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April 15, 2025
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Dorcas McGurrin, Mark Forest, Joyce Flynn, Liz Argo
Absent: Tracy Post
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session
To enter into Executive Session.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To enter into Executive Session. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: Flynn)
Approve the farmers market proposal with the edits suggested
To approve the farmers market proposal with the edits suggested.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the farmers market proposal with the edits suggested. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Forest)
Accept Option A as presented by the Historic Commission
To accept Option A as presented by the Historic Commission.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept Option A as presented by the Historic Commission. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
Have the Yarmouth Select Board delegate its authority given under Chapter 92, Section 72 of the Acts of 2022 to detail a sufficient number of police officers or constables for each building that...
To have the Yarmouth Select Board delegate its authority given under Chapter 92, Section 72 of the Acts of 2022 to detail a sufficient number of police officers or constables for each building that contains the polling addresses for one or more precincts at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws related to the elections to the Police Chief in consultation with the Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To have the Yarmouth Select Board delegate its authority given under Chapter 92, Section 72 of the Acts of 2022 to detail a sufficient number of police officers or constables for each building that contains the polling addresses for one or more precincts at every election therein to preserve order and to protect the election officers and supervisors from interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws related to the elections to the Police Chief in consultation with the Town Clerk. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Have the Yarmouth Select Board adopt the warrant for the May 20, 2025 Annual Town Election as presented by the Town Clerk and direct that the warrant be duly advertised and posted in accordance...
To have the Yarmouth Select Board adopt the warrant for the May 20, 2025 Annual Town Election as presented by the Town Clerk and direct that the warrant be duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws, the Town of Yarmouth Charter, and its bylaws.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To have the Yarmouth Select Board adopt the warrant for the May 20, 2025 Annual Town Election as presented by the Town Clerk and direct that the warrant be duly advertised and posted in accordance with the Massachusetts General Laws, the Town of Yarmouth Charter, and its bylaws. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Accept the Municipal Energy Manager Grant
To accept the Municipal Energy Manager Grant.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the Municipal Energy Manager Grant. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Argo)
Accept with great appreciation the resignation of Christine Marzigliano from the Community Preservation Committee to be effective April 30, 2025
To accept with great appreciation the resignation of Christine Marzigliano from the Community Preservation Committee to be effective April 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept with great appreciation the resignation of Christine Marzigliano from the Community Preservation Committee to be effective April 30, 2025. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Dissolve the Library Planning Committee and the Library Study Ad Hoc Committee
To dissolve the Library Planning Committee and the Library Study Ad Hoc Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To dissolve the Library Planning Committee and the Library Study Ad Hoc Committee. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Appoint the following individuals to the Library Building Committee: Ellie Tierney as Construction Representative; Tom Pendleton as South Yarmouth Library User Representative; Judy Tarver as...
To appoint the following individuals to the Library Building Committee: Ellie Tierney as Construction Representative; Tom Pendleton as South Yarmouth Library User Representative; Judy Tarver as Construction Representative; Vicky Giannetos, West Yarmouth Library User Representative; Dorcas McGurrin as Select Board Representative; Sandy Fife as Capital Budget Committee Representative; Susan Brita, Planning Board Representative; Mindy Herington, Library Staff Representative; and Joseph LeBrecque as Library Staff Representative. The term will be for the length of the project.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint the following individuals to the Library Building Committee: Ellie Tierney as Construction Representative; Tom Pendleton as South Yarmouth Library User Representative; Judy Tarver as Construction Representative; Vicky Giannetos, West Yarmouth Library User Representative; Dorcas McGurrin as Select Board Representative; Sandy Fife as Capital Budget Committee Representative; Susan Brita, Planning Board Representative; Mindy Herington, Library Staff Representative; and Joseph LeBrecque as Library Staff Representative. The term will be for the length of the project. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Argo)
Appoint Chris Peterson as an Alternate to the Recreation Commission for one year
To appoint Chris Peterson as an Alternate to the Recreation Commission for one year.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint Chris Peterson as an Alternate to the Recreation Commission for one year. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
Accept the minutes of March 26, 2024 as amended with all changes noted from the previous meeting, and as a vote of necessity due to the current Board set up versus the Board that was at that time
To accept the minutes of March 26, 2024 as amended with all changes noted from the previous meeting, and as a vote of necessity due to the current Board set up versus the Board that was at that time.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the minutes of March 26, 2024 as amended with all changes noted from the previous meeting, and as a vote of necessity due to the current Board set up versus the Board that was at that time. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: Flynn)
Accept the minutes of December 17, 2024
To accept the minutes of December 17, 2024.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the minutes of December 17, 2024. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously, 5..” (Motion: Argo, second: Flynn)
Approve and accept the Consent Agenda
To approve and accept the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve and accept the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: Flynn)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, 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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