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February 25, 2025
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Dorcas McGurrin, Tracy Post, Mark Forest, Joyce Flynn, Liz Argo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public hearing. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Approve the fees as presented
To approve the fees as presented.
The minutes give the count as 6 in favor and none opposed, but 5 members were present for this vote (Dorcas McGurrin, Tracy Post, Mark Forest, Joyce Flynn and Liz Argo). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the fees as presented. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 6 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Endorse the Town Administrator's appointment of Steve Reynolds as Recreation Director
To endorse the Town Administrator's appointment of Steve Reynolds as Recreation Director.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To endorse the Town Administrator's appointment of Steve Reynolds as Recreation Director. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Post)
Approve and send the letters presented before the Select Board to both DEP and the Governor
To approve and send the letters presented before the Select Board to both DEP and the Governor.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve and send the letters presented before the Select Board to both DEP and the Governor. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Discussion: The Town Administrator confirmed that a typographical error in the letters had been corrected. Select Board Members Post and Argo agreed the letters were well-written but felt they could be stronger to reflect the critical nature of the issue. Ms. Post emphasized that the state changing rules mid-implementation, undermined prior presentations to voters and created uncertainty for residents. Select Board Member Forest stressed the importance of a Cape-wide advocacy effort to remove the proposed caps and restrictions. Both Mr. Forest and Ms. Post underscored that more funding, not less, was essential in addressing Cape Cod's clean water needs. Members noted that awareness of the proposal only surfaced during February vacation, adding urgency to the March 3 submission deadline. The Board members expressed strong support for sending the letters and emphasized the need to escalate advocacy, including coordinating with county commissioners, town managers, and other Cape Cod officials. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Put Article 33 on the Town Meeting Warrant, at least as a placeholder
To put Article 33 on the Town Meeting Warrant, at least as a placeholder.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To put Article 33 on the Town Meeting Warrant, at least as a placeholder. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Put a placeholder for the Hero Act, which would be Article Number 34
To put a placeholder for the Hero Act, which would be Article Number 34.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To put a placeholder for the Hero Act, which would be Article Number 34. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Appoint Paula Morrison to the Old King's Highway Committee to serve through the end of December 2025
To appoint Paula Morrison to the Old King's Highway Committee to serve through the end of December 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Paula Morrison to the Old King's Highway Committee to serve through the end of December 2025. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
Reappoint Joyce Flynn to the Cape Light Compact Governing Board
To reappoint Joyce Flynn to the Cape Light Compact Governing Board.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Joyce Flynn to the Cape Light Compact Governing Board. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
Reappoint Paul Rooney as Constable to serve through December 31, 2025
To reappoint Paul Rooney as Constable to serve through December 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Paul Rooney as Constable to serve through December 31, 2025. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Post)
Reappoint John Sircom as Constable to serve through December 31, 2025
To reappoint John Sircom as Constable to serve through December 31, 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint John Sircom as Constable to serve through December 31, 2025. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Post)
Approve the February 6, 2024 Select Board meeting minutes, invoking the rule of necessity
To approve the February 6, 2024 Select Board meeting minutes, invoking the rule of necessity.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the February 6, 2024 Select Board meeting minutes, invoking the rule of necessity. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Argo)
Approve the February 27, 2024 Select Board meeting minutes, invoking the rule of necessity
To approve the February 27, 2024 Select Board meeting minutes, invoking the rule of necessity.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the February 27, 2024 Select Board meeting minutes, invoking the rule of necessity. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Appoint Select Board Member Joyce Flynn as representative on the Plastic Reduction Task Force
To appoint Select Board Member Joyce Flynn as representative on the Plastic Reduction Task Force.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Select Board Member Joyce Flynn as representative on the Plastic Reduction Task Force. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Argo)
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes.” (Motion: Forest, second: Argo)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Post)
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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