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June 3, 2025
32 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Dorcas McGurrin, Tracy Post, Mark Forest, Joyce Flynn, Liz Argo
Absent: None
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That the Yarmouth Select Board will consider entering into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to discuss tentative collective bargaining...
That the Yarmouth Select Board will consider entering into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to discuss tentative collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 2122 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 discuss tentative collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 2122 as the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiation position of the public body. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Joyce Flynn, aye; Liz Argo, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye.” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Nominate Tracy Post as Chair
To nominate Tracy Post as Chair.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Tracy Post as Chair. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Forest)
Nominate Dorcas McGurrin as Vice Chair
To nominate Dorcas McGurrin as Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Dorcas McGurrin as Vice Chair. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Nominate Mark Forest as Clerk
To nominate Mark Forest as Clerk.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Mark Forest as Clerk. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
Nominate Tracy Post as Licensing Chair
To nominate Tracy Post as Licensing Chair.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Tracy Post as Licensing Chair. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: § ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Argo)
Nominate Joyce Flynn as Appointments Chair
To nominate Joyce Flynn as Appointments Chair.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Joyce Flynn as Appointments Chair. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Nominate Dorcas McGurrin as Ambulance Waiver Administrator
To nominate Dorcas McGurrin as Ambulance Waiver Administrator.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Dorcas McGurrin as Ambulance Waiver Administrator. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Fiynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Nominate Joyce Flynn as DY Liaison Representative
To nominate Joyce Flynn as DY Liaison Representative.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Joyce Flynn as DY Liaison Representative. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Argo)
Nominate Tracy Post as DY Contract Negotiator
To nominate Tracy Post as DY Contract Negotiator.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Tracy Post as DY Contract Negotiator. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Argo)
Nominate Dorcas McGurrin for Scholarship Committee Representative
To nominate Dorcas McGurrin for Scholarship Committee Representative.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Dorcas McGurrin for Scholarship Committee Representative. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: Flynn)
Nominate Mark Forest for the Affordable Housing Trust
To nominate Mark Forest for the Affordable Housing Trust.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Mark Forest for the Affordable Housing Trust. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Argo)
Nominate Liz Argo for the Alternate Airport Representative
To nominate Liz Argo for the Alternate Airport Representative.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Liz Argo for the Alternate Airport Representative. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: McGurrin)
Nominate Mark Forest for Clean Water Trust Managing Board Representative
To nominate Mark Forest for Clean Water Trust Managing Board Representative.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Mark Forest for Clean Water Trust Managing Board Representative. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Flynn)
Nominate Joyce Flynn for the Public Access Media Center
To nominate Joyce Flynn for the Public Access Media Center.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Joyce Flynn for the Public Access Media Center. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes.” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Argo)
Nominate Bob Lawton to continue on the Regional Transit Authority
To nominate Bob Lawton to continue on the Regional Transit Authority.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Bob Lawton to continue on the Regional Transit Authority. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Argo)
Continue to have Liz Argo as the Select Board Representative for the MPO
To continue to have Liz Argo as the Select Board Representative for the MPO.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To continue to have Liz Argo as the Select Board Representative for the MPO. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. Motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Keep Dennis Prebensen as the Cape Cod Commission Representative
To keep Dennis Prebensen as the Cape Cod Commission Representative.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To keep Dennis Prebensen as the Cape Cod Commission Representative. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes.” (Motion: Argo, second: McGurrin)
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: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Argo)
Approve the Special Entertainment License application
To approve the Special Entertainment License application.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Special Entertainment License application. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, 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: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: McGurrin)
Approve the entertainment licenses with the following conditions: 1
To approve the entertainment licenses with the following conditions: 1. Outdoor entertainment limited to 12 p.m. to 8 p.m; 2. Maximum of four (4) live performers; 3. No dance floor permitted; 4. Approval is contingent on the approval by the Building Commissioner.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the entertainment licenses with the following conditions: 1. Outdoor entertainment limited to 12 p.m. to 8 p.m; 2. Maximum of four (4) live performers; 3. No dance floor permitted; 4. Approval is contingent on the approval by the Building Commissioner. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Argo)
Pennit John Tolley to sell lobsters (and crabs) at 544 Route 28 daily from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. between June 4 and October 31, contingent on product availability
To pennit John Tolley to sell lobsters (and crabs) at 544 Route 28 daily from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. between June 4 and October 31, contingent on product availability.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To pennit John Tolley to sell lobsters (and crabs) at 544 Route 28 daily from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. between June 4 and October 31, contingent on product availability. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Argo)
Nominate Mark Forest as the M.E. Smali Building Committee Representative
To nominate Mark Forest as the M.E. Smali Building Committee Representative.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Mark Forest as the M.E. Smali Building Committee Representative. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Flynn)
Nominate Mark Forest as the Select Board Representative to the Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force
To nominate Mark Forest as the Select Board Representative to the Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To nominate Mark Forest as the Select Board Representative to the Plastic Reduction Bylaw Task Force. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Post)
Accept Stephen O'Neil's resignation from the Community and Economic Development Committee with thanks
To accept Stephen O'Neil's resignation from the Community and Economic Development Committee with thanks.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept Stephen O'Neil's resignation from the Community and Economic Development Committee with thanks. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Flynn)
Appoint current alternate member Chris Peterson as a full regular member on the Recreation Commission for one year
To appoint current alternate member Chris Peterson as a full regular member on the Recreation Commission for one year.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To appoint current alternate member Chris Peterson as a full regular member on the Recreation Commission for one year. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: McGurrin)
Reappoint Pat Armstrong as the Yarmouth Representative for the Community Action Committee
To reappoint Pat Armstrong as the Yarmouth Representative for the Community Action Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Pat Armstrong as the Yarmouth Representative for the Community Action Committee. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Post)
Accept the minutes for April 9, 2024, as a matter of necessity
To accept the minutes for April 9, 2024, as a matter of necessity.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the minutes for April 9, 2024, as a matter of necessity. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: § ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Accept the minutes for November 12, 2024, as a matter of necessity
To accept the minutes for November 12, 2024, as a matter of necessity.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the minutes for November 12, 2024, as a matter of necessity. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Approve the Consent Agenda without the Parkers River Landing Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund item as part of it
To approve the Consent Agenda without the Parkers River Landing Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund item as part of it.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Consent Agenda without the Parkers River Landing Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund item as part of it. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Mark Forest Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Forest)
Accept the request by CEDC to confirm support for funding allocations through the TRPF (Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund)
To accept the request by CEDC to confirm support for funding allocations through the TRPF (Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund).
Yes: Argo, Flynn, Forest, McGurrinAbstained: Post
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept the request by CEDC to confirm support for funding allocations through the TRPF (Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund). Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Tracy Post). The motion carried..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Flynn)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, 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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