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February 11, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Dorcas McGurrin, Tracy Post, Mark Forest, Joyce Flynn
Absent: Liz Argo
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Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 316 Route 28 Pump Station...
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 316 Route 28 Pump Station and Section 21(a}({3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Yarmouth Professional Firefighters Local 2122, as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 316 Route 28 Pump Station and Section 21(a}({3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Yarmouth Professional Firefighters Local 2122, as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes.” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Close the Hearing
To close the Hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the Hearing. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: McGurrin)
Approve the proposal as stipulated, with the allowance for the transportation time for alcohol from February 13, 2025, through 11:30 p.m. on February 15, 2025
To approve the proposal as stipulated, with the allowance for the transportation time for alcohol from February 13, 2025, through 11:30 p.m. on February 15, 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the proposal as stipulated, with the allowance for the transportation time for alcohol from February 13, 2025, through 11:30 p.m. on February 15, 2025. Motion by: Joyce Fiynn Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Forest)
Support the request from the Finance Director to close out the remaining $160,000 Anaerobic Digester amount of the grant of July 25th, 2022, from the Green Communities Program, and support...
To support the request from the Finance Director to close out the remaining $160,000 Anaerobic Digester amount of the grant of July 25th, 2022, from the Green Communities Program, and support reapplying for said funds at a future date for another energy efficient project.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To support the request from the Finance Director to close out the remaining $160,000 Anaerobic Digester amount of the grant of July 25th, 2022, from the Green Communities Program, and support reapplying for said funds at a future date for another energy efficient project. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Post)
Send a letter of support with Cape Cod Commission's letter to MassDOT to study the problems with this intersection and solutions to address them
To send a letter of support with Cape Cod Commission's letter to MassDOT to study the problems with this intersection and solutions to address them.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To send a letter of support with Cape Cod Commission's letter to MassDOT to study the problems with this intersection and solutions to address them. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Endorse and approve the submission of this grant proposal as presented to us in the memo prepared by the Town Administrator and that the Select Board authorize the Chair to execute a letter on...
To endorse and approve the submission of this grant proposal as presented to us in the memo prepared by the Town Administrator and that the Select Board authorize the Chair to execute a letter on behalf of the full Board expressing its full support.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To endorse and approve the submission of this grant proposal as presented to us in the memo prepared by the Town Administrator and that the Select Board authorize the Chair to execute a letter on behalf of the full Board expressing its full support. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Discussion: Select Board Member Flynn commented that having an Energy Manager in place could help reduce utility costs, particularly by optimizing HVAC systems with smart controllers. She also noted that the position would be valuable for identifying grant opportunities early and for dedicating focused time to preparing applications. This would provide both immediate and long-term benefits to the Town. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Accept lan Kelley's letter of resignation from the Mattacheese Utilization Committee (MUC) with thanks and to wish him the best
To accept lan Kelley's letter of resignation from the Mattacheese Utilization Committee (MUC) with thanks and to wish him the best.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept lan Kelley's letter of resignation from the Mattacheese Utilization Committee (MUC) with thanks and to wish him the best. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Post)
Appoint Casey Schmidt to the MUC. The appointment will run until a recommendation has been made by the MUC and accepted by the Select Board
To appoint Casey Schmidt to the MUC. The appointment will run until a recommendation has been made by the MUC and accepted by the Select Board.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Casey Schmidt to the MUC. The appointment will run until a recommendation has been made by the MUC and accepted by the Select Board. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Forest)
Appoint David Geanacopolous as the Historical Commission Representative to the Community Preservation Committee
To appoint David Geanacopolous as the Historical Commission Representative to the Community Preservation Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint David Geanacopolous as the Historical Commission Representative to the Community Preservation Committee. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Forest)
Accept the consent agenda with the added item from the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce
To accept the consent agenda with the added item from the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the consent agenda with the added item from the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
From the Yarmouth Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and its Archive Center (2018 and 2019). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Yarmouth (Tracy Post, Liz Argo); The Provincetown Independent, courtesy Mark Forest (Mark Forest); Cape Cod Times (Joyce Flynn); AARP (Dorcas McGurrin)
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