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July 22, 2025
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Tracy Post, Dorcas McGurrin, Mark Forest, Joyce Flynn, Liz Argo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the application for multiple amendments related to the corporate structure change
To approve the application for multiple amendments related to the corporate structure change.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the application for multiple amendments related to the corporate structure change. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Flynn)
Approve the request for a Special Alcohol License and Special Entertainment License for the Great Island Homeowners Association's one-day event at the Beach Club
To approve the request for a Special Alcohol License and Special Entertainment License for the Great Island Homeowners Association's one-day event at the Beach Club.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the request for a Special Alcohol License and Special Entertainment License for the Great Island Homeowners Association's one-day event at the Beach Club. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: Flynn)
Approve the Special Entertainment License for the Second Summer Cycle on September 13" and 14", 2025, at Smugglers Beach
To approve the Special Entertainment License for the Second Summer Cycle on September 13" and 14", 2025, at Smugglers Beach.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Special Entertainment License for the Second Summer Cycle on September 13" and 14", 2025, at Smugglers Beach. Motion by: Joyce Flynn Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Flynn, second: Argo)
Accept Courtney Butler's resignation from the Community and Economic Development Committee, with thanks for her time of service
To accept Courtney Butler's resignation from the Community and Economic Development Committee, with thanks for her time of service.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept Courtney Butler's resignation from the Community and Economic Development Committee, with thanks for her time of service. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Accept Danielle Newcombe's resignation from the Community and Economic Development Committee, with thanks for her time of service
To accept Danielle Newcombe's resignation from the Community and Economic Development Committee, with thanks for her time of service.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept Danielle Newcombe's resignation from the Community and Economic Development Committee, with thanks for her time of service. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Accept Joe Gibbs' resignation from the Community and Economic Development Committee, with thanks for his time of service
To accept Joe Gibbs' resignation from the Community and Economic Development Committee, with thanks for his time of service.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept Joe Gibbs' resignation from the Community and Economic Development Committee, with thanks for his time of service. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Accept Joseph Manning's resignation from the Community and Economic Development Committee, with thanks for his time of service
To accept Joseph Manning's resignation from the Community and Economic Development Committee, with thanks for his time of service.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept Joseph Manning's resignation from the Community and Economic Development Committee, with thanks for his time of service. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Accept Sarah Porter's resignation from the Old Kings Highway Committee, with thanks for her months of service as an architect, and to wish her well in her future endeavors
To accept Sarah Porter's resignation from the Old Kings Highway Committee, with thanks for her months of service as an architect, and to wish her well in her future endeavors.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept Sarah Porter's resignation from the Old Kings Highway Committee, with thanks for her months of service as an architect, and to wish her well in her future endeavors. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Accept Thomas Kerr's resignation from the Yarmouth Scholarship Committee, with thanks for his many years of service
To accept Thomas Kerr's resignation from the Yarmouth Scholarship Committee, with thanks for his many years of service.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To accept Thomas Kerr's resignation from the Yarmouth Scholarship Committee, with thanks for his many years of service. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Approve the appointment of Dean Sorenson to the Energy Committee
To approve the appointment of Dean Sorenson to the Energy Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the appointment of Dean Sorenson to the Energy Committee. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Discussion: It was confirmed that the interview included the Energy Committee Chair. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: McGurrin)
Approve the appointment of Christine Brantley to the Community Preservation Committee as the representative from the Open Space Committee
To approve the appointment of Christine Brantley to the Community Preservation Committee as the representative from the Open Space Committee.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the appointment of Christine Brantley to the Community Preservation Committee as the representative from the Open Space Committee. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Liz Argo Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Post, second: Argo)
Reappoint Richard Donovan as a regular member of the Golf Enterprise Committee
To reappoint Richard Donovan as a regular member of the Golf Enterprise Committee. This is for a full three-year term through June 2028.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Richard Donovan as a regular member of the Golf Enterprise Committee. This is for a full three-year term through June 2028. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: Post)
Reappoint Doreen Levitan as a regular member of the Golf Enterprise Committee
To reappoint Doreen Levitan as a regular member of the Golf Enterprise Committee. This is for a full three-year term through June 2028.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Doreen Levitan as a regular member of the Golf Enterprise Committee. This is for a full three-year term through June 2028. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: Post)
Reappoint Robert Kelley to the Yarmouth Historical Commission with a big "thank you" for what he has done for South Yarmouth history
To reappoint Robert Kelley to the Yarmouth Historical Commission with a big "thank you" for what he has done for South Yarmouth history. This is for a full three-year term through June 2028.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Robert Kelley to the Yarmouth Historical Commission with a big "thank you" for what he has done for South Yarmouth history. This is for a full three-year term through June 2028. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: Post)
Reappoint Sam Lawrence as an associate member to the Yarmouth Historical Committee through July 2026
To reappoint Sam Lawrence as an associate member to the Yarmouth Historical Committee through July 2026.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Sam Lawrence as an associate member to the Yarmouth Historical Committee through July 2026. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Tracy Post Vote: 5 ayes.” (Motion: Argo, second: Post)
Approve the May 14, 2024 minutes, out of necessity
To approve the May 14, 2024 minutes, out of necessity.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the May 14, 2024 minutes, out of necessity. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Argo, second: McGurrin)
Approve the Special Town Meeting calendar as presented
To approve the Special Town Meeting calendar as presented.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Special Town Meeting calendar as presented. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes.” (Motion: Argo, second: Flynn)
Approve the consent agenda
To approve the consent agenda.
Mark Forest was not present for this vote, as the minutes note with the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the consent agenda. Motion by: Liz Argo Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 member absent (Mark Forest). The motion carried..” (Motion: Argo, second: McGurrin)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To adjourn. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Joyce Flynn Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: McGurrin, 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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