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May 13, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Dorcas McGurrin, Tracy Post, Mark Forest, Joyce Flynn, Liz Argo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
That the Yarmouth Select Board will consider entering into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21({a)(6) to consider the purchase exchange, lease or value...
That the Yarmouth Select Board will consider entering 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 pertaining to pump station number two, as the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the public body.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Yarmouth Select Board will consider entering 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 pertaining to pump station number two, as the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the public body. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Joyce Flynn, aye; Liz Argo, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye.” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Flynn)
Accept the resignation of Elly Tierney from the Library Building Committee with thanks
To accept the resignation of Elly Tierney from the Library Building Committee with thanks.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the resignation of Elly Tierney from the Library Building Committee with thanks. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes.” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Approve the appointment of Timothy Scanian as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals
To approve the appointment of Timothy Scanian as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals. This is a one-year term running through January 2026.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the appointment of Timothy Scanian as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals. This is a one-year term running through January 2026. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5S ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Approve the appointment of Richard Chwastiak as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals
To approve the appointment of Richard Chwastiak as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals. This is a one-year term running through January 2026.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the appointment of Richard Chwastiak as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals. This is a one-year term running through January 2026. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Post)
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: Flynn)
Designate May 25" as "Jack Braginton-Smith Day."
To designate May 25" as "Jack Braginton-Smith Day."
From the minutes
“MOTION: To designate May 25" as "Jack Braginton-Smith Day." Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Approve the placement of the memorial bench in honor of Jack Braginton-Smith on the Yarmouth Port Common
To approve the placement of the memorial bench in honor of Jack Braginton-Smith on the Yarmouth Port Common.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the placement of the memorial bench in honor of Jack Braginton-Smith on the Yarmouth Port Common. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the Public Hearing Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes.” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Approve the application as presented with the stipulation that Ms. Yound meet with the alcohol liaison from the Police Department prior to service
To approve the application as presented with the stipulation that Ms. Yound meet with the alcohol liaison from the Police Department prior to service.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the application as presented with the stipulation that Ms. Yound meet with the alcohol liaison from the Police Department prior to service. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Flynn)
Close the public portion of the hearing
To close the public portion of the hearing.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To close the public portion of the hearing. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
Approve the fees as presented
To approve the fees as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the fees as presented. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Discussion: Select Board Member Post returned to a point raised earlier by Mr. Nickinello, noting that the proposed fee increases, which were approximately 40%, were significant. She stressed that such sizable adjustments occurred largely because fees had not been reviewed regularly. To avoid steep increases in the future, she recommended that the Board establish a consistent, annual fee review process. She referenced the Town's golf operations, which followed a policy limiting annual fee increases to no more than 5%, and suggested that a similar approach be applied across Town departments to ensure predictable, incremental adjustments rather than large jumps after long intervals. While she supported the current updates, she emphasized that fee-setting "should not be an every-year shock." Chair McGurrin agreed, stating that January, the start of a new calendar year, was the most appropriate time for an annual review. The Board reached consensus to direct the Town Administrator to place a comprehensive fee review on the agenda every January, ensuring annual evaluation of all Town departmental fees going forward. Vote: 5 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: 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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