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Erik Tolley
Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record
Eric Tolley
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, Tolley voted the same way as…
- Tracy Post88% (7 of 8)
- Michael Stone75% (6 of 8)
- Mark Forest63% (5 of 8)
- Dan Horgan29% (2 of 7)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Tolley as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 21 of 26 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed
- Apr 6, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 23, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 10, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 6, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 28, 2020 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (26)
- Apr 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 23, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 16, 2021 · Special: Present
- Jan 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 22, 2020 · Special: Present
- Dec 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 17, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 10, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 20, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 6, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 29, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 25, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 28, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Apr 6Approve the Annual Election Warrant as submitted to the…Motion: To approve the Annual Election Warrant as submitted to the Board…Failed 2–2 · Tolley: Not recorded
April 6, 2021: Approve the Annual Election Warrant as submitted to the Board of Selectmen, with the dollar figure on question 3 totalling $977,736
To approve the Annual Election Warrant as submitted to the Board of Selectmen, with the dollar figure on question 3 totalling $977,736.
Yes: Horgan, PostNo: Forest, Stone
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the Annual Election Warrant as submitted to the Board of Selectmen, with the dollar figure on question 3 totalling $977,736. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Roll Call Vote: Mike Stone, nay; Tracy Post, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, nay. The motion did not carry..” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
Apr 6Approve the Annual Election Warrant as submitted to the…Motion: To approve the Annual Election Warrant as submitted to the Board…Passed 3–1 · Tolley: Not recorded
April 6, 2021: Approve the Annual Election Warrant as submitted to the Board of Selectmen, with the dollar figure on question 3 totalling $420,034
To approve the Annual Election Warrant as submitted to the Board of Selectmen, with the dollar figure on question 3 totalling $420,034.
Yes: Forest, Horgan, StoneNo: Post
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the Annual Election Warrant as submitted to the Board of Selectmen, with the dollar figure on question 3 totalling $420,034. Motion by: Mike Stone Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Mike Stone, aye; Tracy Post, nay; Dan Horgan, aye; Mark Forest, aye. The motion passed (3 ayes, 1 nay)..” (Motion: Stone, second: Forest)
Mar 16Approve the recommendation of items 1 through 5 as…Motion: To approve the recommendation of items 1 through 5 as presented.Passed 4–1 · Tolley: Yes
March 16, 2021: Approve the recommendation of items 1 through 5 as presented
To approve the recommendation of items 1 through 5 as presented.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Forest, Horgan, Stone, TolleyNo: Post
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the recommendation of items 1 through 5 as presented. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Erik Tolley Roll Call Vote: Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Tracy Post, nay; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 1 nay. The motion passed 4-1..” (Motion: Horgan, second: Tolley)
Mar 9Reappoint Robert C. Lawton, Jr. as a regular member…Motion: To reappoint Robert C. Lawton, Jr. as a regular member to…Passed 3–0 · Tolley: Not recorded
March 9, 2021: Reappoint Robert C. Lawton, Jr. as a regular member to the Affordable Housing Trust
To reappoint Robert C. Lawton, Jr. as a regular member to the Affordable Housing Trust. This appointment is for a two-year term to run through March 2023.
Yes: Forest, Horgan, PostThe roll call does not list Erik Tolley and Michael Stone, who were present; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Robert C. Lawton, Jr. as a regular member to the Affordable Housing Trust. This appointment is for a two-year term to run through March 2023. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Mark Forest Roll Call Vote: Mr. Forest-Y, Dan Horgan-Y, Erik Tolley, Ms. Post-Y.” (Motion: Post, second: Forest)
Mar 9Find out what advice former Town Administrator Dan Knapik…Motion: To find out what advice former Town Administrator Dan Knapik had…Passed 3–2 · Tolley: Yes
March 9, 2021: Find out what advice former Town Administrator Dan Knapik had at the time when he sent the invoice of $138,000, and what was that number based on
To find out what advice former Town Administrator Dan Knapik had at the time when he sent the invoice of $138,000, and what was that number based on. Also, to find out what the Board's present recourse of action could be to recoup the $14,000 amount owed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Post, Stone, TolleyNo: Forest, Horgan
From the minutes
“MOTION: To find out what advice former Town Administrator Dan Knapik had at the time when he sent the invoice of $138,000, and what was that number based on. Also, to find out what the Board's present recourse of action could be to recoup the $14,000 amount owed. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Michael Stone Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, nay; Mike Stone, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mark Forest, nay. Vote: 3 ayes; 2 nays (Dan Horgan; Mark Forest). The motion passed..” (Motion: Post, second: Stone)
Feb 23Approve and sign the Town Administrator's contractMotion: To approve and sign the Town Administrator's contract.Passed 3–0 · Tolley: Not recorded
February 23, 2021: Approve and sign the Town Administrator's contract
To approve and sign the Town Administrator's contract.
Yes: Horgan, Post, StoneThe roll call does not list Mark Forest, who was present; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve and sign the Town Administrator's contract. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Dan Horgan Discussion: Chairman Forest thanked Selectmen Stone and Tolley for their efforts in the search for a new Town Administrator and for bringing this to a very favorable conclusion. Mr. Stone thanked the Board for its collaboration in the effort. Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Dan Horgan, aye.” (Motion: Post, second: Horgan)
Feb 16Reappoint Mr. James Saben as a member-at-large to the…Motion: To reappoint Mr. James Saben as a member-at-large to the Land…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Tolley: Yes
February 16, 2021: Reappoint Mr. James Saben as a member-at-large to the Land Disposition Committee
To reappoint Mr. James Saben as a member-at-large to the Land Disposition Committee. This reappointment is for a one-year term to run through February 2022.
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Erik Tolley as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Mr. James Saben as a member-at-large to the Land Disposition Committee. This reappointment is for a one-year term to run through February 2022. Motion by: Erik Tolley Seconded by: Erik Tolley Roll Call Vote: Tracy Post, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Tolley)
Feb 16Reappoint Ed Senteio as Finance Director for a three-year…Motion: To reappoint Ed Senteio as Finance Director for a three-year term…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Tolley: Yes
February 16, 2021: Reappoint Ed Senteio as Finance Director for a three-year term to expire December 2023
To reappoint Ed Senteio as Finance Director for a three-year term to expire December 2023. Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously. 6. Approval of Minutes
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To reappoint Ed Senteio as Finance Director for a three-year term to expire December 2023. Roll Call Vote: Dan Horgan, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mike Stone, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..”
Feb 9Approve the appointment of McGregor and Legere as Special…Motion: To approve the appointment of McGregor and Legere as Special Legal…Passed 4–0 · Tolley: Not recorded
February 9, 2021: Approve the appointment of McGregor and Legere as Special Legal Counsel
To approve the appointment of McGregor and Legere as Special Legal Counsel.
The minutes give the count as 4 ayes and 0 nays and 1 abstaining, but the roll call reads: Michael Stone yes, Tracy Post abstained, Erik Tolley yes, Mark Forest yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the appointment of McGregor and Legere as Special Legal Counsel. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Erik Tolley Discussion: Selectman Post asked for clarification of the procurement process. Chairman Forest stated that he had worked previously with the firm in a similar Article 97 land management case and had recommended them to the prior Town Administrator as an expert in Article 97 land management in Massachusetts and were known to be a top environmental law firm. Interim Town Administrator Lawton confirmed that the initial fee for the first phase of consultation on the Drive-In site was to be $4,000 to $5,000, and he would obtain in writing the cost for the second phase. Roll Call Vote: Mike Stone, aye; Tracy Post, abstain; Erik Tolley, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; and 1 abstention. The motion passed..” (Motion: Forest, second: Tolley)
Jan 26Support the fees, with the exception of those fees…Motion: To support the fees, with the exception of those fees that…Passed 4–1 · Tolley: Yes
January 26, 2021: Support the fees, with the exception of those fees that go above the 5% (the pass holder cart fees) and hold them to the 5% increase
To support the fees, with the exception of those fees that go above the 5% (the pass holder cart fees) and hold them to the 5% increase.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Forest, Horgan, Post, TolleyNo: Stone
From the minutes
“MOTION: To support the fees, with the exception of those fees that go above the 5% (the pass holder cart fees) and hold them to the 5% increase. Motion by: Tracy Post Seconded by: Erik Tolley Discussion: Selectman Horgan stated that he agreed with the legal opinion that the golf cart fee could exceed 5%, but he would support the motion to go forward. Roll Call Vote: Mike Stone, nay; Dan Horgan, aye; Erik Tolley, aye; Tracy Post, aye; Mark Forest, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 1 nay. The motion passed 4-1..” (Motion: Post, second: Tolley)
Votes with no disagreement (138)
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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