I missed a hamburger. I missed a good hamburger. >> Okay. Good evening everybody and welcome to the Yarmmer Select Board meeting of July 21st, 2026. If you'd please all join me in the pledge of allegiance. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the
United States of America to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you all. I'd like to also ask you to please uh join me in a moment of
silence to um reflect and think about our service members that are serving in uh harm's way this evening. Thank you very much. Uh, we are going to begin with our 6 pm item of announcements. Is there anybody
who has any announcements, Liz? >> No, I have no announcements. >> All quiet here. >> Okay. >> All quiet. >> Mark, >> uh, Bob, you want to? >> No announcements. >> No announcements. Okay. >> No announcements. >> Does anybody in the public, any staff or anybody have any announcements? Okay. We're gonna move to public comment.
>> Is there anybody who would like to address the board this evening? Please come and identify yourself. Hi, Christine. >> Good evening. and Christine Marzigiano. Um, I'm here tonight to talk about the sign for Chase Brook Park. For those of you who don't don't know
the history of this park, I'd like to share with you the following. Over 20 years ago, when the nightclub burned down, it was the neighbors, store owners, and organizations that came together to save this waterfront property.
together with land bank funds, federal funds, 25 businesses and organizations, 28 individuals and 15 memorials. Chasebook Park was finally created, and the park sign reflected in appreciation
the source of the funds used to acquire this parkland. Then the town acquired the property too late city east to become Mil Creek Park. And nine years ago, the town came to the open space committee and I filed an
application to acquire the Yankee Village property in anticipation of merging the three properties into one Vista View Park. This complete application with letters of recommendation was filed in 2017. I was there for the demolition of the
motel, continued to take pictures of the progress creating this new park. Many of these photos were used in obtaining the grant that partially financed the new park. The very reason the name Chasebrook Park was chosen was because of the many
donations that came from the community in creating the original Chasebrook Park. This park was not created solely from town and municipal funds and the original sign reflected these contributions. It's most disappointing to see that the
new sign proposed merely reflects the park name and not the donors that originally saved the Chasebook Park portion. I urge this town to reconsider this new sign proposal and once again reflect how
the property was originally required. It's hard to understand eliminating the donors. You know, when Grace Beach a couple years ago lost the planks from the boardwalk, not for resources went out and got those
planks, but they were they were obtained by making donations to the town. The same thing is with Chase Brook Park. It's it's a unique park. It it was started by the community, not just with uh town funds.
The Landbank people, Jack Moeen, Jack Griby, Duncan Oliver, they're all my friends. And I think they would be greatly disappointed to see the elimination of the donors from this sign. I don't think you destroy history. You celebrate it. And I think that the
donor's name should be uh somewhere. There's a compromise here. You can have the new sign where Yankee Village was and put the old sign back o back over where the Shay's Brook was or you can return the donor's names to the back of the sign as was originally proposed. So
later on tonight, I urge your consideration to, you know, take another look at the proposal for the sign. Thank you. >> Thank you, Christine. We did receive your email today and uh we appreciate your comments and for all of your work
uh your volunteerism in the community. I know you're really passionate about open space and we've been the beneficiary of that. So, is there anybody else who would like to address the board this evening? Seeing nobody seeing nobody online that has their hand
raised. I'm going to give it one second. Okay, we are moving on to our 615 item. Chief, are you uh deputy, are you prep ready or
should we give it a Okay. I didn't know if anybody else was coming. >> I don't think any of the individuals involved are going to be in attendance. >> Okay. >> Probably at the beach. >> Not raining. >> All right. Do you have um not sure how
you want to do this. You want to say a little bit of something about each of them or would you like me to read each proclamation and take them one at a time? I'd >> like to say a little something about each. >> Absolutely, sir. So tonight we acknowledge three individuals who had a tremendous impact on the Armor Police Department. Two sergeants and one
longtime detective who served our community with pride and integrity. As with most retirements, we are sad to lose great people with experience and knowledge that these three have. But we're also excited for them to go on to the next chapter of their lives. Uh the
first one we want to acknowledge is Detective Eric Nus. Detective Nus retires after proudly serving law enforcement for more than 32 years. Detective Nus started his career with the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center in Worcester in 1994. He
relocated to Cape Cod in 1995 and joined the Dennis Police Department. He came to us uh in the spring of 1997 as a patrol officer. During his tenure with the YPD, Detective Nus served in a variety of capacities. He began as a patrol officer
and went on to serve as a field training officer, an ATV operator, alcohol licensing liaison, citizen police academy instructor, and numerous other roles. Throughout his career, Detective Nus handled hundreds of cases. He conducted countless victim interviews,
always demonstrating compassion, respect, and professionalism. He tirelessly pursued offenders, sometimes across the country. He conducted complex interrogations and built airtight cases for court. On behalf of the men and women of the Yarm Police Department, we
want to thank Eric uh Detective Eric Nus for a job well done and congratulate him on his retirement. The second officer we want to recognize is Sergeant Andrew Kovville. Sergeant Andrew Kovville joined our department in 2012 after serving our country in the
United States Marine Corps. Sergeant Kovville wanted to serve the community he grew up in and did so with a high degree of professionalism, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to others. Throughout his career, he took on a variety of roles, consistently going
above and beyond expectations. As a field training officer, he helped shape and mentor the next generation of officers. As a peer support team leader, he ensured fellow officers received critical support during some of the most challenging moments of their careers. Recognizing a need within the community,
Sergeant Kovville created our veterans outreach program, connecting veterans facing mental health challenges with vital resources and support. His leadership and dedication have left a lasting impact both inside and outside the department.
The third officer we want to recognize is Sergeant George Sucalis. Sergeant Sucalis um is retiring after nearly 30 years of dedicated service to the Yarmmouth Police Department. Since joining the department in 1997, Sergeant Sukalis has served our community with
professionalism, leadership, and dedication. From mentoring new officers as a field training officer and supervisor to serving a firearms instructor, Cape Cod regional SWAT team leader, and a member of our peer support team, his impact on the department and our members he worked with is
immeasurable. We thank Sergeant Sukalis for his years of service, sacrifice, and leadership, and it congratulate him on the next chapter of his life. We wish him a long, healthy, and well-deserved retirement filled with quality time with family and new adventures.
All of these officers will be difficult for us to replace. They have left the Yarmmouth Police Department in a better place for having worked here for so many years. Legacy is important to all of us and these three officers have definitely left an impactful legacy on the Yarmouth Police Department. We want to thank them
for their service and wish them a happy and healthy healthy retirement. Thank you. >> Thank you. I'm going to read our uh citations into the record. The town of Yarmouth official citation. Be it known that the town of Yarmouth hereby recognizes
Andrew W. Kovville on his retirement as a police sergeant effective March 22nd, 2026 for the dedicated service to the town of Yarmmouth. And be it further known that the town of Yarmouth extends its sincere thanks and gratitude for almost 12 years of tireless service as a
police officer. Did I say 12? >> 14. >> It's 14. I'm sorry. His selfless efforts in aiding and protecting the citizens of Yarmouth are greatly appreciated. This citation is duly signed by the chair of the Yarm Select Board on the 21st day of
July in in the year of our Lord 2026. It's crazy to think I was sitting here and I remember him as um somebody just out of the Marines um and shaking his hand welcoming him to our town. >> So um >> it's all crazy how time flies. One of
the things that I left out Detective Nus was my FTO when I first came. >> That was a very important point. >> Oh, it's crazy. Um, the town of Yarmouth, official citation. Be it known that the town of Yarmouth hereby recognizes George Sakalis on his retirement as a police
sergeant effective April 30th, 2026, and for his dedication and his dedicated service to the town of Yarmouth. And be it further known that the town of Yarmouth extends its sincere thanks and gratitude for almost 29 years of tireless service as a police officer. His selfless efforts in aiding and
protecting the citizens of Yarmouth are greatly appreciated. Again, signed by the chair of the board. on behalf of the board and uh the town of Yarmouth. Official citation be it known that the town of Yarmouth recognizes Eric H. Nus on his
retirement as a police detective effective June 20th, 2026 for his dedicated service to the town of Yarmouth. And be it further known that the town of Yarmouth extends its sincere thanks and gratitude for 29 years of tireless service as a police officer. His selfless efforts in aiding and
protecting the citizens of Yarmouth are greatly appreciated. Duly signed by the board. And um is there anybody on the board that would like to make any comments? I can make just a quick comment that it's I'm I'm makes me so proud that Yarmouth can boast the police department
that it has and it's wonderful that we have the new police officers who um we had last uh two weeks ago at our select board meeting. So, Yarmouth Police, >> we appreciate the support. Thank you. Okay.
>> Thank you for the community policing all of you and thank you for the uh stuff a cruiser last week. Is there anybody else? Dorcas, Mark, >> we I agree with everything that's been said. >> So do I. >> I have to tell you, I'm going to be a
little fresh for a second because um I have another citation that I asked to prepare. It's for Erica Wemberg who um also uh retired after 30 years of service and did not want to be recognized by this board. So um but >> it did her no good, didn't it? I did her
no good because she's because she's my friend and um anybody who gives that type of service to the town whether you want to be recognized or not should get our thanks and I'm not going to read it um into the record but I just want to make sure that she knows that we
appreciate her thanks. Uh we know and we give her our thanks for her service. >> Erica was a very valuable member and also very humble. Um, we've made our feelings known to Erica and she she did the same thing as she left. She didn't want any fair affair, but um, she will
be missed and um, by the police department as well as the community with all of the work that she did for us. >> Absolutely. I think uh, one of the things uh, you know, all of them they find their niche. You know, you talked a little bit about it with you know, Andrew and his his military service and he was able to help other military
services. I watched um Erica behind the scenes go out of her way to make sure our some of our older population or or challenged population had heat. Things that were way above and beyond what a police officer does, but when she found out
about it, she did not let it be. Um and that's a true reflection of what we want in our in our town employees and in our police officers. It's it's it's above and beyond. All of them do. I'm not trying to um pull her out. I just know some stories about some of the things
that she's done and it's uh it's very heartwarming and it makes me proud uh to sit here and we have such a wonderful police force, every one of them. But um it is interesting how they all kind of find their little niche and um you know excel and and shine in those places. And
we're just fortunate that we have a leadership that allows that to happen. >> So I'm going to give these to you if you would please make sure that they get them. Just to piggy back on that, we have great officers, but the one thing that we have above and beyond everything
is good people. And that's really what makes great officers. >> Absolutely. >> Thank you very much. We are going to move on. I see the deputy >> fire chief is here. Yep. >> Chief's here. >> Chief's here, too. >> Hiding behind the podium.
>> There you are. >> He's hiding. >> Where is she? >> It's your time to shine. >> Good evening. >> How you doing? Nice to have see you all. >> You going for? Yeah. Uh, so I think we're here to recognize Keith Sins. Unfortunately, he had a family emergency
and couldn't be here tonight. But, uh, you know, it's typical for Keith, uh, cuz he's that guy who's always taking care of everything for everybody else. Uh, we had prepared some words for him, so I'll read him anyway. Um, and hopefully he can watch it at some point. Um, tonight we want to recognize firefighter paramedic Keith Salins for
an incredible 33 years of dedicated service to the town and to the Armouth Fire Department. Keith's career is a testament to unwavering commitment, starting his journey as a call firefighter before stepping up to become a full-time firefighter paramedic. Uh throughout his 33 years, he has been
known for his steady, calm demeanor and his consmate professionalism, always bringing a sense of reassurance to the most chaotic and high pressure situations. His leadership shown brightly during his time serving as acting lieutenant, where he stepped up for the department and did a phenomenal
job guiding his crew with grace and expertise. Beyond the emergency calls, Keat's impact has been felt deeply throughout the organizational side of our firehouse. He spent years meticulously managing the books for the Yarmouth Firefighter Relief Association. As a treasurer
uh wherever there was a need, whether for the union, the department, or the association, Keith was always the first to volunteer his time and energy without hesitation. Um Keith did a lot of volunteerism. Uh he's still involved. He was just uh did a lot with the big Nicks ride and a lot
of the other rides in town. Uh Keith has always make himself available and helps in any way he can. Uh so Keith on behalf of everyone in Yarmouth and thank you for your 33 years of excellence, brotherhood, and selfless service. Thank you. >> Thank you, Chief.
>> Read his proclamation into the record. The town of Yarmouth select board official citation. Be it known that the town of Yarmouth hereby recognizes Keith A. Selins on his retirement as a firefighter, EMT, paramedic, effective March 31st, 2026, and for dedicated
service to the town of Yarmouth. And be it further known that the town of Yarmouth extends its sincere thanks and gratitude for over 33 years of tireless service in the Yarmouth Fire Department. His selfless contributions to the safety and well-being of our community are greatly appreciated. the citations duly
signed by the chair of the select board on this 21st day of July in the year of our lord 2026. >> Does anybody from the board want to say anything about >> I no just you know again we have such um a treasure with our our public servants
and our first responders. So thank you all. >> Yeah. >> Thank you. I can tell you that um you know Keith is one of the reasons why I always say that I'd rather my my no disrespect to the to the Cape Cut Hospital, but um my I've had very few
interactions personally with the Yarmouth Fire Department, but one of the ones that I did was um a 911 call with my husband many years ago when my son was little. And when I took my son to school at the time, I knew he was in good hands because Keith was with him.
And you know, after the fact, I learned that, you know, Keith had advocated for him at the hospital when I wasn't there yet. And um so that's a that's a long relationship that uh that I'm I'm just really really grateful for. And I thank Keith for all that he does.
>> Thank you. >> Amen. >> Thank you. >> Great. All right. Next, I see Jeff. >> We have two more. >> Yes. Good evening. Good evening. Jeff Colby, public works director. We're here
to recognize Kevin Buckland and Dan Hansen, both uh valuable members of the DPW team. Kevin Buckland uh retired recently as the parks and cemetery supervisor, but he came to us from the town of Sandwich, which he had a number of years with them. Came over to the
town of Yarmouth as the park foreman in 2015. Not quite as long a service as the, you know, uh previous um people that we've recognized, but 11 years was still a very important, valuable member of the
management team. uh overseeing up to 30 seasonal people whether it's uh the beachgate attendants or uh seasonal laborers uh making things um work uh seamlessly and so that was very valuable. Uh something to also know
about uh Kevin as well as the rest of the uh the park staff is they alter their schedule so that there is seven day a week coverage with the uh the six members of that uh team. So, it's very important for them to uh be recognized for all their efforts they've put in over the years, even if it's a a rather
uh short period compared to to some other long lengthy careers that we're recognizing tonight. He also brought that experience from other communities with him. He was a tree warden in a previous community and so that was invaluable to help us. He was never formerly the tree warden here in Yarmouth. Uh but he did help us with
that experience. always picking the right trees, you know, uh educating us as to what uh the right mechanism is to prune trees and uh so that was very very helpful. Um as I mentioned before, he did retire as the park and cemetery supervisor. He was promoted to that
position in February 2022 and it's going to be very difficult shoes to fill uh for that position, which we do hope to fill very soon. Uh we I think we'll have an announcement shortly on filling that important position in this very busy time of year. >> And the other one I can uh cover as well
or do you want to? >> Uh well, let me I'll read his uh citation into the record. The town of Yarmouth select board official citation. Be it known that the town of Yarmouth hereby recognizes Kevin J. Buckland on his retirement as park supervisor effective June 21st, 2026 and for the
dedicated service to the town of Yarmouth. And be it further known that the town of Yarmmouth extends its sincere thanks and gratitude for 11 years of tireless service in the department of public works. His commitment to fostering a positive, productive work environment within the parks department is greatly appreciated.
This citation is duly signed by the chair of the armor select board on this 21st day of July in the year of our lord 2026. And the other individual from the DPW we're here to recognize tonight is uh Dan Hansen. He was a heavy truck driver. Uh he is a great example of somebody
that had a career somewhere else. Uh this happened to be a utility company that he had a lengthy career in and then came to uh serve the town of Yarmouth for 10 years. So it's you know nice to see people on that uh second career if you will giving back to the community. That's an example of what uh Dan did. He
was hired in June of 2016. He was also a union representative supporting others that he worked with and uh getting them uh the support they needed to address their issues. Uh he was a key snow and ice team member. So that's critical for us especially when
we're um short positions. Sometimes they have to step up and do multiple routes within that um snow and ice operation. And he was a good example of that. As I mentioned before, he had um his utility experience was also invaluable in bringing knowledge to the team while he
was here for the 10 years that he was. >> Excellent. >> I will read the citation to the record. The town of Yarmouth Select Board official citation be it known that the town of Yarmouth hereby recognizes Daniel R. Hansen as on his retirement as a heavy truck driver effective June
22nd, 2026 and for his dedicated service to the town of Yarmouth. And be it further known, the town of Yarmouth extends its sincere thanks and gratitude for 10 years of tireless service in the department of public works. His commitment to hard work and demonstrating professionalism within the
highway depart division is greatly appreciated. This citation is duly signed to the Yarmouth uh select board chair on this 21st day of July in the year of our Lord 2026. >> Thank you. Uh thank you. >> I just want to say um I don't know if anybody on the board has anything to say
about that, but um just for the it's it's really important to us to recognize staff and you know a lot of a lot of what they do the day in day out behind the scenes. you know how um sometimes the squeaky wheel gets the
gets the oil, but it's often a lot of criticism, especially now publicly, unfortunately, for a lot of these people. Um, >> so they work very very very hard and for the public to also see not only the many years of service that we're able to
retain our staff, which is um, you know, admirable and wonderful to have such a long career, but how difficult it's it is for us to continue to retain or not only retain but recruit uh, people to
fill these voids. uh the expertise that they gather over so many years is as has been mentioned is very invaluable to us. So it's important um you know when we think about upcoming budgeting and and things like that that we recognize that
we need to train a whole new staff to fill all of this all these many many years of expertise that we've um had the benefit of uh of having. So I'm going to give these to you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Okay. So, um, next up on our agenda is a
a proclamation that we have here for the second annual Evelyn M. Beal impact award is um hi how are you good >> wonderful >> my name is Drew Krauss I'm here as the
current chair of the commission on disability >> wonderful >> and this is uh another form of recognition for our community and uh I'll explain it with some remarks I have that we have uh here each year
the Evelyn MBiel impact award recognizes a disability impact leader who advances accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunity in Yarmouth. The award honors Evelyn Beiel's enduring legacy and her lifetime of advocacy,
including her pivotal role in reestablishing the Town of Yarmouth Commission on Disability in 2020. This year we recognize Seafood Sam's Restaurant for its outstanding commitment to accessibility and inclusive hospitality.
Every guest enjoys a welcoming dining experience with independence, dignity, and comfort for all. Sam's accessibility features include dedicated wheelchair accessible parking spaces conveniently located near the
entrance. A smooth wide accessible ramp leading directly to the front entrance. Spacious interior dining areas with open flat single level access throughout. Flexible wheelchair friendly seating arrangements. Fully compliant accessible
restroom facilities. counter service operations with attentive and helpful staff available to assist guests as needed. As a public accommodation under title three of the American Disabilities Act, Seafood Sams demonstrates a strong
commitment to fostering an inclusive hospitality environment. Their example reminds us that when we design spaces with everyone in mind, we create stronger, more connected communities where all people can participate and
thrive. So on behalf of the town of Yarmouth Commission on Disability, it is my honor to present the Evelyn Miel impact award to see food Sam's restaurant. I believe Mr. Jonathan Curry is here, the general manager of the restaurant.
I have a proclamation I'd like to to read for you, sir. I' I have a proclamation I'd like to read for you. Uh first, I want to say um to Mr. Krauss, um those were wonderful words. Uh just just a wonderful example of of recognizing. You'd think that these
things would um be no-brainers, right, for a lot of our businesses, but um making sure that that uh our disabled are are able to uh feel comfortable in our community is extremely important. So, uh for all the steps that you took
uh we we very much thank you. So, our the proclamation is the citizens of the town of Yarmouth whereas the Yarmouth Commission on Disabilities Evelyn M. Beal impact award recognizes an individual, organization or business who
has demonstrated outstanding compassion, commitment and leadership in support of Yarmouth residents and visitors living with a disability. And whereas dining out is a fundamental social ex experience and establishments that go above and beyond to remove physical,
sensory, and digital barriers champion the spirit of true hospitality. And whereas Seafood Sams located in South Yarmouth has distinguished itself as an establishment which has eliminated the physical barriers and traditionally
that traditionally isolate diners with mobility challenges including wheelchair wheelchair accessible parking spaces and entrances, thoughtfully spaced dining areas and inclusive communication tools such as
their accessible website. And whereas by embracing accessible hospitality standards, Seafood Sams not only complies with the essential civil rights standard, but actively fosters a welcoming environment where patrons of all abilities can enjoy a seamless and
dignified dining experience. Whereas the dedication shown by ownership, management, and staff of Seafood Sams serves as a model for the broader business community, illustrating that accessibility is both a moral imperative and a pathway to fostering a deep
customer loyalty. And whereas the recognition of such dedication, encourages further advocacy, and reinforces the importance of disability inclusion as a core community value. Now therefore, be it proclaimed that the town of Yarmouth on this 21st day of
July, 2026 recognizes and commends Seafood Sams for the outstanding commitment to accessibility and inclusive excellence. Be it further proclaimed that the citizens of Yarmouth are encouraged to join in acknowledging and appreciating Seafood Sams and to
support the ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive, accessible, and supportive environment for its individuals with disabilities in our community. This recognition in memory of Evelyn M. Beiel in her impact as an advoc advocate for people
with disabilities is in Yarmouth is signed this 21st day of July 2026 by the town of Yarmouth select board and all of the board members have signed it. I've seen it always. >> I have nothing really to say. Thank you so much.
So long. >> Great. Okay, next we are going to recognize the Yarmouth Historical Society which I see members are here if they would like to come forward.
The Historic Society of Yarmouth, the Yarmouth Historical Commission and the Community Development Team. So I have I have multiple >> no Kane Thank you very much. >> Hey, Bob.
>> Um, I also see Megan here. Megan, would you like to say a few more words first before I read the proclamation? I'm glad that you're all here. I think that it's very important for the public um to be able to see these wonderful volunteers. Um before we speak about all that you've
done, >> thank you for allowing me to say a few words about this amazing group of people who have managed to put together the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War here in in Yarmouth. Um, I came in
sort of at the tail end of of planning, but I was able to jump in and help with the the monument dedication as well as the grave markers and ceremony at Ancient Cemetery. These people are incredibly dedicated to
this event and all things history related. uh working with them has shown me that there is an incredible world of history here in Yarmouth that many people aren't aware of. They were able
to to gather um groups from all over the state, all over New England to come and participate in this event. And it went off without a hitch and every aspect was taken care
of. they they were able to get the press there. Um, hundreds of people were able to come and it was it was beautiful and I want to thank you for for allowing me to be a part of that as well. Thank you. >> You're here.
>> Thank you, Megan. And before I read this proclamation, Megan, um, that goes for you as well. We were fortunate that you were able to, um, I feel like, you know, things happen for a reason. you joined our team at just such a beautiful time in our community. Not only, you know, we we
talked about this at our board before and you folks weren't here. Just a few weeks before we celebrated the 250th, we celebrated the grand opening of the Parkers River Landing, which is um you know, another wonderful space in Yarmouth that uh we got to celebrate and
and both were kind of uh not kind of they were under Megan's um domain, so to speak. So, um I hope to keep this ball rolling of wonderful things, but it's so great to have you on our team and uh that you helped. I mean, you were there,
you know, we we were all there and we got to see you, you know, you're in the golf cart going here and going there and and uh you made it happen. It doesn't happen, you know, the behind the scenes that people don't see is uh really where where it comes down to it. And there are
so many people um on all of these boards and uh departments that deserve specific recognition. Um and we weren't able to to identify all of them specifically. So, in order to not leave anybody out, um I
think it's uh you know what we tried to do is just recognize the the boards themselves because each individual on the board really truly deserves to be recognized individually for all the work that you did. This was an event that all
of us were absolutely um amazed with uh proud of, happy, and uh thought was just wonderful. So, I'm going to read the official citation. The town of Yarmouth Select Board official citation. Be it known that the town of Yarmouth hereby
recognizes the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth, the Yarmouth Historical Commission, and the Community Development Department team for exemplary actions in promoting Yarma's 250th anniversary of independence on
June 20th, 2026. And be it further known that the town of Yarmouth extends its sincere thanks and gratitude for their comprehensive coordination of tributes to honor revolutionary war service by Yarma citizens. These legacy of liberty
tributes included but were not limited to the unveiling and dedication of the revolutionary war monument at Thatche Park. a grave marker dedication, leaf rings, leath
wreath laying ceremony at ancient cemetery as well as many other events that has been pointed out that that are not identified here. I know that there was a a live um >> historical >> historical reenactment >> history,
>> right, that we we should have also recognized on here, but I want to make sure that we say that publicly. The public thor thoroughly enjoyed the period music, the militia exhibition, the colonial arts exhibits. The town of Yarmouth greatly appreciate what was
accomplished to celebrate its this important aspect of its heritage and how it all reflected very positively on our community. This citation is approved by the Arma Select duly signed by the chair on the 21st day of July in the year of our Lord 2026.
Um, I'm sure there's board members that have other things to say, but it's it's interesting when they they read the history. They read at the event uh the town meeting minutes from many many
years ago. And it really makes me reflect as what we are doing now, everything that we do really is shaping the future and will someday be reflected upon in history. Um, so I'm honored to
be part of that and I was honored to um be able to say a few words on behalf of the board. Uh, the lineup of speakers, the attendance, I I mean I just can't say enough thank you to everybody who was involved in this wonderful event. Mark, do you have anything?
Yeah, in addition to the event, um you know, the event itself was quite a celebration, but there's an enormous amount of work that goes into it as you all know and um I think >> they do know
>> it certainly all that hard work uh is is very much appreciated and I think it's a reflection uh of your care, your love and dedication to this community and helping us all understand uh the richness and and and the incredible
history that we do have here in this community. And so to each and every one of you who perhaps, you know, are involved in this, um we know that you're going to continue to stay engaged in this kind of work in the community. And I just want you to know it's very much appreciated not by the board, but also by everybody in the community. Uh we've
heard nothing but great things from our from our friends, neighbors, and uh and visitors uh about what a wonderful day and an event that was. And uh so thank you so much on behalf of everybody in the town of Yarmouth.
>> We talk about behind the scenes, I mean the hours and hours of work and planning that went into this event and the research that you did. I mean, the the the actual history that we were all able to see, you know, to highlight all of
these um revolutionary uh war patriots was unbelievable. I mean, all of it was just totally unbelievable. It was a real class act and you guys really show
showed our town to be like really like numero uno. And I just for the public, there are t-shirts that are available. >> There you go. >> And did in more than one color perhaps? >> Yes,
>> they are available in blue and red. >> And how would one get them? >> One would go to the Bangs house and be able to buy purchase them there. >> And I believe is it is there a website as well? I >> Yeah, hsy.org. There's a
>> hsy.org for the people >> society of the arms. >> I just want to make sure they hear you. >> All right. Thank you, Joyce. >> Uh, I'd just like to say a big thank you. And some of the things that were so special about this are things that I
would never have thought of. Um, I'm thinking of the graveyard um, companions where we had interpreters pretending to be so well that we thought they were. um the the people from the se the 18th
century um the the men who volunteered some of their family members and that really made it um that that made it hit home and I think I'll never walk through that cemetery again without remembering those live faces who who just made it
happen. I'm so impressed that you had uh pulled with the weather gods. You couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. Thank you for a great treat for the whole town. >> Great, Liz. >> And I I have to celebrate um Steve Flack
in particular because I was one of the reenactors and I was texting and emailing him up until noon the day of are you sure now what church did we attend? And because I was representing Mary Gray, um, and I had I really dug
into it and it was such a privilege to be the wife of one of the heroes of Yarmouth in 1775 and thank you for um, allowing me the privilege and handling it so well. So I
felt totally like I was that person. >> Yeah, that's wonderful. We have a proclamation um for each group um here. Um you know we talk about the event but people should know that there is a
wonderful memorial that was not just in the event planning but it has been in the planning for >> uh probably a couple of years. So um we're fortunate that even after this event is over that we can uh probably
still go to the website. Is that section still on the website? because I know there was a lot of really great information there that I learned stuff. I've lived here my whole life, but I'm not a historian. We're fortunate to have Bob Kelly that did so much research for this. And we are the beneficiary of um
of a of a monument that recognizes those that um we lost and that will be there forever and serve as history. And um hopefully everybody will visit it. It's over off of 6A in the Thatcher Park where the playground is by the gas
station at the end of Union Street if you if you don't know. But please take the time and go over there and and read the names and go on to the website and uh read all the information. You will be amazed at
how our town contributed to the history of this country. >> It's really remarkable. So, thank you. But did anybody want to say anything? >> Okay. >> Thank you all for this
help and support. >> Yes, Megan is amazing >> and the whole committee. >> So to you. Thank you. We have one for the historical society and the Yarmouth Historic Commission.
Okay. >> Society. Wonderful. Come on, Lisa. >> I have a photograph. >> You can block us. Everybody, >> we're making history, you see. >> Thank you very much. >> Perfect.
>> Slide over there. >> There you go. >> There we go. >> Wonderful. >> Remember the wedding portraits? Shouldertosh shoulder. >> Perfect. There you go.
>> Move in a little. >> Everybody squeeze in. >> Squeeze in. >> There's a seat here. >> One more seat. You have another seat. >> Somebody has to sit in that chair or it's gonna look weird. >> Sit there. >> Yeah. Otherwise, it'll be an awkward
family photo. >> You don't want that. >> There you go. That's much better somebody. >> Good. >> That's wonderful. >> Excellent. >> Good picture. >> Wonderful shot. >> Congratulations all of you.
standing ovation. Standing ovation for this incredible work. >> Thank you. Thank you. >> Thank you, Bob, >> so much. >> You're a hero. >> Thank you so much.
>> Thank you, Bob. Great. >> Well done. >> Thank you. >> Great. Thank you. Our next um Our next item on the agenda is the uh appointment confirmation of the director of assessing.
I don't know if we um if it's appropriate to have Tara and um let me just find my I need to I need to catch up on my package. >> I can kick things off for you. Um >> that' be great. >> Um a little bit
>> we could get pictures since they happen to be here. >> Yeah, this is a very photogenic crew here. So, we'll have to make sure that that we do get pictures. And um we're here this evening to request the select board to confirm the appointment of Tara Monroe to the position of director of
assessing. A little bit about our process here is uh the director of assessing is a division head level position in the department of finance. And in accordance with the town's charter, this appointment is made by the town
administrator. Now the appointment becomes effective not later than 15 days um following which a notice is presented to the select board and the select board um by four fifths of a of a vote may uh
decline the appointment and um so we generally bring those in right away and uh request a confirmation of the appointment uh so that we can move it it forward. And um uh I want to acknowledge our finance director Jennifer Mullen
who's here with us uh this evening. Also uh Sarah O'Reilly, director of human resources who assisted with um our panel um always with these positions. I like to have a panel um that lends their expertise to the process. I I also um
want to acknowledge Andy Mashado who will be our retiring director of assessing and will also get um in due time uh a lovely proclamation um for his outstanding absolutely outstanding one of the best assessors in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. And I want to thank Andy uh tremendously and um in in thanking him I I do want to acknowledge um also um for a moment Tara Monroe. you know, she's worked with the town assessing division since 2007. So,
this is her 20th year here um with the town, and she served as our assistant assessor since 2019. Um she is a Massachusetts accredited assessor, holds her certificate in governmental leadership and management from Suffach
University. Uh Tara is a lifelong Yarmouth resident and also a graduate of the Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School. I I might add um which makes this recommendation I think special um for our community and um I I just want
to say on a personal um level I'm very enthusiastic about um this particular appointment um this is an excellent example of what's possible in our organization and in our community with our succession planning efforts. Uh Tara
has worked for many many years in this department to prepare herself painstakingly um for this position. Um, I want to thank uh Andy Machado, our director of assessing recognized talent I I think early on in Tara and um has provided not
just supervision but um complete mentorship training program um and advice and uh Tara has taken that and and run with it uh right to leadership positions in the Massachusetts um assessing association and it really I I
feel she's become uniquely qualified um for this position uh represents the town extremely well. Um and with with with all of that, I'm just very proud to have appointed her to this position.
>> Well, I will start by um making a motion that we uh affirm your appointment of Tara Monroe as the director of assessing. >> Second. >> Any discussion on the motion? >> All those in favor? >> I opposed passes unanimously.
I just want to say um to piggyback what Bob has already said um you know we strive to have a succession plan here and and sometimes when these
um retirements happen we have to go out to a long process. Um to me this was a no-brainer. Um there's probably not been a time in I don't know how many years that we have seen Andy that you weren't
right by his side and um that is uh a direct directly attributed to Andy making sure that you knew have the knowledge and are in place when he retired with and it will be a seamless
transition. I mean, we're thankful for Andy and all of his time, but I have um all the faith in the world. I know that, you know, Andy has uh when when uh our previous finance director, he was always adamant that we were the first in the
state to get our tax rate set. Um but you were right there with him every step of the way. For everything that I've seen in our board, when he comes, you've been here. So, um, I'm extremely proud to make this appointment and, um, thankful that you have the desire to
continue to work with the organization and have the ability to move into this and I hope that you will do the same going forward with um, with your staff. So, Liz, do you have anything you want to say? >> Yeehaw.
That's it. >> I'd just like to say a big thank you um to Andy for the mentoring, to Tara for her town service. Um I got to work with Tara informally because she was again because she was town staff an informal
member of energy committee for years and years. Um, and the the things that don't necessarily show in the assessor's job, but that she's incredibly good at include grant writing and include writing, capital W. I mean, we had a a
PhD chair, a PhD vice chair, and Tara would improve the pros. It was great. Anyway, welld deserved, Tara. Um, we we think very highly of you. I I suppose you probably will have less time for renewable energy now, but but your own
energy will carry the town forward. Thank you. >> That was nice. Well said, Dorcas. >> Tara, I've come to know you since being on this board, and I I really admire all the hard work that you've done. And Andy's done a great job mentoring you.
He um you know, I it is true. Every time we've seen Andy, you've been faithfully right by his side, no matter how late at night it was. So, we kept you here. Um, and >> his face right now is thinking, "How many more of these do I have to sit through?" >> Now, they're both blushing.
>> It's It's just been such a pleasure to this point and now going forward. I I can't say enough of how confident I am of um the job that you're going to do. Andy's left everything in very good
hands. There are a lot of interesting things we could go into about what'll be coming up in the coming year and so forth, but u we know they're in good hands with you, Tara. Thank you, >> Mark. >> Thanks. Um Tara, congratulations
and good luck. and Andy, uh, I I hate to see you go. Um, you've been you've done an incredible job for the town of Yarmouth, and we're all very grateful for the work that you have done. And, uh, we're going to miss you. Uh, we're going to miss you being such a steady
presence and an important sort of foundation in our finance team. People don't realize the incredibly important work that an assessor plays in managing a town's finances. And, uh, it's often overlooked. it's not always fully appreciated. Um, but the work is
incredibly important and um, I've always taken great pride when I've been in Boston, whether it's at the state house or up at the Department of Revenue or at conferences and conventions and um, and how much you you are admired uh, by so
many state officials, by your peers, um, your work uh, as a leader in the profession both statewide and here on Cape Cod and being a mentor for so many people in this incredibly important field uh that you're you're considered a
leader in. And so um we've been very grateful to have you here. Obviously, you've done a great job in in mentorship. Um but we're losing someone who's really contributed a great deal uh to the profession and to service here in
the town of Yarmouth. And um you know I guess when we always take positions like this uh we want to leave you know our job in in in a better shape than we found it. And I and I think you've made huge improvements in the department and you certainly leave having left a very
important legacy behind. So um I'm very very grateful. I'm very appreciative and I know everybody in this town feels the same way. So thank you for everything. >> Thank you. >> Wonderful. >> Congratulations. and just say >> no. Yeah,
>> I won't be long very mindful of the fact that you have a packed agenda, but um and I I appreciate all the kind words, all the support over the years truly. Um that being said, I I wouldn't feel comfortable accepting the
appointment if I didn't uh thank um my support team. It you know, I've I've had a great support team over the years and really we're we're only as good as our support team. So, um, thank you. The reason I am here before you right now is because of the support that I received
from our town staff over the years. Um, starting on day one, our former assessor, Matt Zurich, hired me, uh, back in 2007, and I had no idea what assessing was, but I was bartending. I was uh and I needed a job with health
insurance and there happened to be a part-time opening and I said sure I have known nothing about assessing but I can learn and I know how to work in an office. So I had that going for me and it was a very last minute phone call and
I had literally 19 minutes to get here shower update my resume and and and and I made it. I nobody saw me. I was sweating to death in my car. It was probably 62 degrees out and I had my air conditioning blasting on high, but none
of that was known when I walked in the door and Matt, God bless him, he hired me on the spot and uh so I I I said something right that day and boy did that start a career for me. you know, eventually, fast forward, I eventually graduated and and um you know, was able
to transition into a full-time position and um I just continued learning and learning and learning and um I was also very fortunate. We had Ed Centio at the time, finance director, who was also a big advocate of of learning. So I I need
to thank Ed Centio for for always not just promoting the learning um within assessing but also in taking me outside of my comfort zone which is actually how I met Joyce um getting involved with the energy and some of the grant writing and you know some of the things that he knew
I had a passion for. So um and and he was you know he was a great supporter. So I did want to I want to make sure I recognize Ed Centio for that. Um, certainly Bob Lton. I I can't say enough about Bob Lton, but I'm I'm I'm I'm gonna do it. Um, because you all know um
Bob Lton. So Bob Lton um has always always been a big supporter of mine over the years. I I can't tell you when when I was at uh attending SUFFK um going for my my certificate in government leadership and management, Bob Lton just
I couldn't say enough about me. He was beaming ear to ear because he was so supportive of that particular um the the the class the collaboration with the M mm and um and and Mark Forest who
actually was uh sat in uh as a substitute instructor the day we were giving the biggest presentation of our longest class. And so no pressure there. And I was I was uh typing the town of Yarmouth and I said, "Oh god, of all
days for Mark Forest to show up. What if he doesn't like my typology?" But it all it all worked out and uh so Mark's always uh been a very big supporter of that of that program as well and and been played an active part
in that. Um, our next Bob, Bob Written Hour, thank you very much again for your kind words, for always always being there to support not just me, but to support us. It is I will give you this.
It's going to be weird to see me in the beginning after Andy retires because I'm going to be walking down the hall alone. So, um, but we'll get used to that, you know. We'll we'll still have lunch once in a while. Um but Bob uh really in all
seriousness uh just the support over the years, you know, um allowing me to also actively participate in in other areas that were, you know, maybe outside my comfort zone, but yet that I embraced, you know, 100%. So the opportunities
have have really just never stopped. It was just up to me to to just move along and take advantage of of those opportunities. Um, so I could seriously go on and on. I have to stop it there. And um, >> well, I want to say thank you so much
for sharing that story because those stories in in your history because I think it it's important for people to see as you've just said that >> the opportunities are there and I makes me very proud of our organization that you feel like you've had so much support and what you you know that 62 degree
day. Um, I mean from from that and now you're leading the department and it's important for people to say see that that that opportunity is there if you work for it and you did. You you earned it. >> You very much earned it. you put in so
much time >> and you've you've been a lifelong learner since you've been here and and I'm I'm not only proud of that, I'm proud that you had an environment where that was allowed for you and I hope other people see that and um you know
think maybe they want to work for the town of Yarmouth because >> those opportunities are here for them. So >> they are they absolutely are. >> Thank you for sharing that >> and of course of course you're welcome. Thank you for listening to me frankly. Well, we'll get to listen to you a whole lot more. >> I'm almost done. I'm almost done. I
promise. I'll get there. I promise. >> You said you were going to be quick. >> Well, well, quick on each person, but there's so many people. >> Jennifer Mullen. Um, again, you know, always always supporting me and, you know, once again, you know, allowing me
to get outside of that comfort zone and work on the the budget book. Uh, I'm an assessor. You sure you want me? Yeah. This is going to be great. I said, "Okay, then I'd love to do it." You know, and I think it's it's something about you finance people that, you know, oh, let's get you outside your comfort zone and and and it's good. It's great.
It feels great. And then, of course, last but not least, and I had to leave Andy for last because I was afraid I was going to start blubbering. And I want to make sure I get all my thank yous out for everybody else, but Andy has truly I you've all said, and Mark, I think you coined it best, that, you know, Andy
really, he is, he's well recognized through the state. um the the the county as being that mentor and that person, you know, as many of you have mentioned, of not leaving people behind. A lot of leaders in our profession tend to keep information from their people because
they're afraid their people will somehow end up smarter than they are. Um and he's never done that. You're right. I've been allowed to attend and present the classification hearings, you know, and so I didn't write anything formal
because I didn't want to go on too long because I already have. But, um, really truly, thank you, Andy. Always. Um, now I have to stop because I'm afraid the bling's coming. So, thank you all. Seriously, I appreciate it. >> Wonderful.
It's wonderful. Thank you, Tara. And we look forward to um seeing what the future has in store for you and for the town. So, we're excited. All right. Next, we have our 720 hearing. And I see Lieutenant Wells here. So, um if you come forward, I'm
going to read the public notice into the record. Um, it's a public notice that was advertised in the Cape Cod Times on July 7th, 2026. The town of Yarmas Select Board Special Entertainment License for the National Night Out bringing the police and
community together. The town the town of Yarma select board acting as the local licensing authority has received an application for a special entertainment license from Lieutenant Diana Wells Yarmouth Police Department for a national night out bringing police in the community together event at the
Parker River Landing Park 669 Route 28 West Jarmath Mass 02673. This free event is open to the public and will be held on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. There will
be music and entertainment and food will be served. A hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 at Yarmat Town Hall, 11:46 Route 28 South Yarmouth. The select board meeting begins at 6 p.m. Written comments will be accepted until
4:30 on Friday, July 17, 2026 in the Select Board office at town hall or submitted electronically to public comment at yarmath.mma. us and verbal comments will be accepted at the hearing. With that, um, I will that the
public hearing is open and I, um, want to recognize Lieutenant Wells and allow her to talk a little bit about the application and what it is that we're trying to achieve here. >> Good evening. So, National Night Out is something that's celebrated across the
country every year on uh the first Tuesday of August and it's an event to bring people community bring the community together um and strengthen the relationships between the police department and the residents of the town. Uh we have over 30 organizations
that will be there at the event. Um they set up tables, they provide information, various organizations, um uh social service organizations that will provide, you know, education to the public and um just be able to interact with our
community members and um for people to just meet police officers. We usually do a SWAT demonstration, a canine demonstration, and you know, we have a scavenger hunt that we're really looking forward to doing at Parker's River Landing because there's so many uh great
spots there um for the kids. So, we'll really incorporate hopefully all the aspects and all the things that Parker's River Landing has to offer. >> Well, that's wonderful. Thank you. And I'm just looking at our agenda because it's always usually on a Tuesday that we have a meeting and this this particular
Tuesday we don't have a meeting. So >> I always feel bad every >> All right. So with that we're opening it up to the to the public. Um Amy, is there anything that you would like to say on this application? >> Uh well there are no public comments
that have come in um either online or in the office. Um, we did advertise and we did send a Butters notices. Diana sent them by first class mail to uh a Butters within 200 ft of the properties. Nobody has responded either for or against. And
um we're really excited to be part of it. >> Yes. And this is um yet another uh wonderful opportunity to showcase our new park. We've had this um over the years in several different locations. Um and it would be great for uh a lot of
people to come and uh see this particular event at that space. So is there anybody from the public that would like to speak either for or against this application? >> Nobody. >> Madam Chair, I move we close the public
portion of the hearing. >> Is there a second? >> Second. >> Any discussion on that? All those in favor? >> I. >> Any opposed? Is there anybody on the board who has any questions or comments or would like to make a motion? >> I move that we approve the special entertainment license for the Armouth
Police Department National Night Out event at Parker River Landing uh on the first t Tuesday of August from 5 to 8 and we wave the fee. Is there a second? >> Enthusiastic second. >> Okay. Any discussion on the motion? All
those in favor? I. >> Any opposed? Passes unanimously. Thank you very much for for coming and for placing this application on behalf of the town and we wish you a successful event and hope that everybody attends and gets to meet our police officers and
usually you have trucks and all sorts of equipment out there for the kids and so it's just wonderful. So everybody August 4th 5 to 8:00 p.m. Parkers River Landing >> we have a chance to go this year. >> Yes. All right. Thank you very much. All
right. Our next is uh fortune teller Donna Eli. Is Donna here? >> Hi, Donna. >> Hi, Donna. How are you? >> So, before I open the >> Right. >> Before I open the hearing, I'm going to ask you what I asked the last fortune teller. >> Oh,
>> do you know what we're going to do? >> Okay. I'm going to read the public notice uh into the record before we begin. Ma'am, one second. Public notice. This was posted and published to the Cape Cod Times on July 12th, 2026. This is our legal advertisement to open our hearing for the Yarmouth uh town of
Yarmas Select Board, a new fortune teller license. The Yarm Select Board acting as the local licensing authority has received an application for a fortune teller from Donna Eli DBA Miss Donna's Mystical Astrology located at
615 Route 28 West Jarmath Mass 02673. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 at the Yarmouth Town Hall, 11:46 through 28 South Yarmouth. The Select Board meeting begins at 6 PM. Written comments will be accepted until
4:30 on Friday, July 17th in the Select Board's office at town hall or could be sub submitted electronically to public comment at yarm.mma. us. And verbal comments will be accepted at the hearing. With that, the hearing is open. Uh we have your application. If you
would like to uh talk to us a little bit about what your request is tonight, that would be wonderful. >> Uh it's just a license to con to expand a little bit on what I already have there. So I already have a retail store in which I do uh Reiki and teach meditation, have some crystals, candles,
things like that. So now I'm just going to be doing readings. >> Okay. Um All right. Amy, is there anything that you'd like to add on this application? >> Sure. So um per state statute um fortune tellers need to reside in the community
where they have a license >> for 12 months consecutively. So we collected information from uh Miss Eli that showed that she has that residency um requirement done. Um she was uh given
a Corey check. So, we've got uh information the police department has um has accepted her and um we did do the ad. We also did uh or Miss Eli did a um
a buyer's notice and I've got the the receipts here. She has um taken out a a business certificate and she's also gone through the building department to be sure that the place that she is both residing in and having the uh business
run as appropriate. So, she's got everything in order and um as far as I know, you can consider her request. >> Okay. I see in here that there's a workman's comp affidavit, insurance affidavit. Have you received the actual
certificate with us? So, uh, um, Miss Eli is a sole proprietor and has no employees. >> Correct. >> Correct. >> We've got the affidavit that she >> I I have I have the affidavit. Usually, it's accompanied by a certificate though
for that. We show that she has coverage. >> You're saying she doesn't need coverage. >> Correct. >> Okay. So, >> she doesn't need workman's comp coverage, >> correct? >> But she has other coverage and we're not we don't request that.
Just workman's comp. That's correct. >> All right. >> I I just have a question, Madam Chair. So, is is she are you a sole practitioner? >> Yes. >> Ah, got it. Okay. Thank you. >> All right. >> It's owned and operated just by me. >> Okay. With that, we will see if anybody
in the public has any comments. Is there anybody in the public that have any comments or would like to speak either for or against the application? I move we close the public portion of the hearing. >> Second. Any discussion on that? All those in favor? I. >> Any opposed? Is there anybody on the
board has any questions or comments they'd like to make? >> No. >> Thank you. >> Is there anybody would like to make a motion? I move that we approve the fortune teller license for Donna Eli DBA Miss
Donna's Mystical Astrology 615 Route 28 West Jarmath. >> Second. >> Any discussion on the motion? All those in favor? I. >> Any opposed? Passes unanimously. Good luck. Thank you very much for coming. Okay. Next we have
a hearing to transfer the all alcohol on premise hotel liquor license from SNH Hotel LLC to the Cape DBA the Cape Point to Cape Aiden Inc. DBA Irish Village new
weekday and Sunday entertainment license at 476 Route 28. With that, I am going to find the public notice and read it into the record. If you would like to come forward while I'm doing that, that would
be wonderful. It's a public notice that was published in the Cape Cod Times on July 10th, 2026. You you could probably have a seat right up here at the table, both of you, if you'd like. That way you get comfy. Not too comfy.
All right. The town of Yarmas Select Board ABCC transfer license hearing Cape Cut Irish Village uh 476 Route 28 West Jarmath. The Yarm Select Board acting as the local licensing authority has received an application for a transfer
of the annual all alcohol on premise hotel liquor license located at 476 Route 28 West Jarmath Mass 02673. The license is being transferred from SNH Hotel Inc. Nope. SNH Hotel Yarmouth
LLC DBA the Cape Point to Cape Aiden Inc. DBA the Irish Village with the new manager will be Thomas McCormack. The applicant is also seeking a weekday and Sunday entertainment license for indoor
and outdoor with recorded and live music by a DJ or live band with up to six musicians using amplification system appropriate for dinner music. Hours of entertainment will be Monday through
Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 at the Yarmouth Town Hall, 11:46 Route 28 South Yarmouth. The select board
meeting begins at 6 pm. Written comments will be accepted until 4:30 on Friday, July 17th in the select board office or can be submitted electronically to public comment at yarmath.mma. us and verbal comments will be accepted at the hearing. With that, we're going to open the hearing. If you would like to
introduce yourself and talk a little bit about uh your application and what it is that you're uh asking. >> Sure. Uh Tommy McCormack. uh been owned Irish Village since 2014. Held the liquor license before that,
held several other liquor licenses. There's one mistake on that. We're not looking to play outdoor music until 11:00 p.m. >> That is so good to hear, Tommy. You have no idea. >> Okay. >> Because uh you know the I think there are outdoor pools open to 9
or four times a year. There's certain groups who have acoustic music during the day till about 5 or 6 but uh no our music is all inside where it's not uh affecting the neighbors. >> So for outdoor music you're willing to
limit the time to what what is your request then? >> The outdoor pool closes at 9. So, you know, usually sometimes some of the guests will have music that they're playing, but uh like live bandwise, maybe once or twice a year, we would
have somebody a group that specifically wants music for barbecue during the day. But, uh >> can you give us those hours like from when to to when? >> All music should be stopped out there by 9 9m
>> outside. Okay. And that's the only correction to the application. Okay. Um, >> did you have anything else you wanted to add, Tommy? >> No. For the indoor music, we did put in up until
12:30 a.m. >> Indoors. >> Yes. >> A.M. >> Yeah. From noon to 12:30 a.m. >> Okay. >> Seven days. >> Sunday. He's saying >> no. from that's uh seven days a week. >> Ah, sorry.
>> Indoors. Indoors. >> 11:30 to 7. >> No, noon to 12:30 a.m. >> Noon to >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> And the bar restaurant is located right on the 20th site. >> So indoors is something that you know we have more flexibility with. That's more
about you and your and your guests and keeping that sound inside, not to go outside. It's the outdoor that >> we um >> No, that's my mistake. must have put that in without even noticing. >> All right. Um and with that, we have we we have received some public comment on
this. We had uh two butter notices. Um two butter letters, I should say. I have one here in my packet and then the other one at my place. I'm missing one. >> The other two should be at the end of
your packet, Tracy. I have um I have Nicholas Brady. I know there was another one. I saw it. I just don't it's not >> Oh, I got it. It's just they're they're in two separate places. So, I'm going to um because this is a public hearing, I'm
going to read our public comment um or at least summize most of it. But, uh you have a neighbor at Two Rig Lane. uh that is deeply concerned about the impact on the proposal um ability to have peaceful use enjoy their home. On previous
occasion during the weekends of July 20th when the outdoor music was playing at the property, the volume was loud. They were unable to enjoy their own backyard or listen to music of their own. Outside the sound carried well beyond the property and substantially interfered with their use of their own home. They recognize the business's
contribute contribute to the community. We're not opposed to the Irish Village operating successfully. However, we believe that the outdoor amplified entertainment, particularly into the late evening hours, is incompatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods and would significantly diminish our quality of life. We are also concerned
about the regularly scheduled outdoor amplified entertainment could negatively affect the desirable value of nearby residential properties. Our home is our home is one of our largest investments and we worry about excessive noise and frequent outdoor entertainment could
make this less attractive for future buyers. For these reasons, we respectfully request that the board deny the request for outdoor amplified entertainment. We appreciate the board's consideration of the rights of nearby homeowners to the peaceful enjoyment of their of our property. Thank you. And
then we have we have another one um by Nick Brady. I am a neighbor who lives directly behind the Irish Village pool uh on Coachman Lane. I strongly protest their live entertainment until 11 p.m.
daily. This is simply unreasonable as there's a whole neighborhood of houses right behind them and having loud music until late in the evening is simply not feasible. People have to go to sleep and get up for work. We're not on vacation. We live here year round.
Previous uh we live here year round. Previously with the last hotel, it was established that pool and music would be done by 900 p.m. And that is a more reasonable time. The previous hotel owners and already one time so far with
this current hotel owner have had guests in the pool well past midnight being extremely loud and disruptive while we're trying to sleep. If you allow music until 11 p.m., that's going to invite more people to stay out and congregate in the area approaching midnight and later. This is simply
unfair to me and other neighbors that we live in a close proximity. And then we have um another one that we received today from Joe Glenn that uh supports your application and uh very fond memories of the location as a child in
the house a few feet across from Route 28. I know my neighbors and surrounding neighborhoods still. I enthusiastically endorse the new Irish village. I believe it's an asset to the community and will be run in the same efficient and respect in respect of the neighbors that the
ownership and management team has done is doing with all of the properties. I'm confident that they are aware of the rules and regulations and laws and all the workers in management are up to date and aware of the responsibilities incumbent upon them to have a liquor license. This team has done a lot for
the community including many of you called one of the best not the be not if not the best event on Cape Cod or Yarmouth or Cape Cod for that matter the new Irish village position at the end of the Cape Cod St. Patrick's Day could not
be more appropriate for the new Irish village. I think that it will be attract attract more visitors revenue and families to enjoy that day and will benefit the entire community. I wish them luck, the luck of the Irish in the new endeavor, and I respectfully ask you
to endorse and approve the application after usual qualifications and review process is satisfied, of course. Keep up the great work. All right, so those are our public comments. >> Um, I think to to the to the extent of
um uh Nicholas Brady, I think you've already addressed addressed that. I know in our packet as additional information we um we have had an application there before
and there's a memo in our packet that there have been two public comments from abutters at Joe's came in after today the property who concerned about granting outdoor entertainment since they have been affected by loud music on the property in the past and here are some factors to consider according to
the licensing authority um certification in 2019 19 when the Best Western Cape Aiden applied for a new liquor license. Alcohol service conditions were weekdays and Saturdays 11:00 a.m. I'm sorry, 8:00 a.m. to 1 1:00 a.m. Sundays 10 to 1:00
a.m. Outdoor services to cease at 9 uh Monday through Saturday and 8:00 p.m. on Sundays. The property was most recently granted a weekday and Sunday entertainment license at the select board on February 2nd, 2022, which was
um which was not reviewed not re renewed since. Excerpts from that from the minutes of that is the motion was to approve the weekday and Sunday license for inside allowing amplified music during the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. 7 days per week for outside allowing a
one piece acoustical music only with no amplification, no steel drums during the hours of 100 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 6 days a week and 1 to 8 on Sundays subject to the issuance of a certificate of inspection from the health department building fire and other applicable
authority. The applicant is seeking outdoor entertainment in the designated areas attached in the floor plan Monday through Saturday 12 to 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Outdoors and indoors 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. which we've already pretty much addressed. This indicates
the outdoor entertainment will be one or two musicians and the indoor will be up to six with amplification. Okay. So, that's kind of our history on that parcel after taking a lot of um public comment the last time from the neighbors. And as you know, we try to do
the best job we can with making sure our businesses are successful and also making sure that our residents can uh live in peace. >> Yeah. And again, they were putting in for music previously, you know, seven
days a week. There's maybe two or three groups a year who have a barbecue during the day and that would be the only time we would have any type of live music outside. >> Okay. So, your live music, when you talk about live music, um I'm happy with the
amendment to to 9:00 p.m. I don't know if you um heard the previous one was allowed till 9:00 p.m. except for on Sundays. It was allowed till 8:00 p.m. and it was also limited in terms of uh the amount you know of amplification and number of Are you comfortable with those
condition? >> I'm very comfortable with >> Wonderful. Um because that seemed, you know, it seemed to be a good balance. Again, inside the only people you're going to disrupt are your own clients and that's pretty much your problem, which is great for us. But the rest of
it, we have to we just have to worry about, like I said, the the balance uh between, >> you know, you having an amenity for your guests and our residents being able to have some peace as well. So, um that's great. So, so if we made the same basic
uh stipulations on the outside, you're okay. >> Yep. >> Excellent. And for the public, uh I know you've said it. Uh Tom Tommy ran the Irish Village before. We have a long history. Um he has a long history not
only of that, but with his community service. And so we're very grateful. I'm happy to see your name uh back in Yarmouth again. >> We're happy to be back. >> So, but with that, I'm going to go to the public. Is there anybody here who would like to speak either for or against this application?
>> Yes, sir. Please come to the microphone. >> Good evening. >> Evening. I'd like to request that to use a bag pipe one day a week. >> Outside or inside? >> Inside. Right. >> Inside or outside. >> Okay.
I have I have an office in my house and I do quite a bit of studying. >> Can you identify yourself for the record? I'm sorry for the problem. >> Armstrong. >> Thank you, Mr. Armstrong. >> And I have difficulty concentrating on a book or anything I'm reading when there's a lot of jing activity and noise
outside. Uh I've mentioned something the last time. I'm not opposed to the music outside if it's one instrument like a guitar or a violin or anything like that. Uh the music has not been too
runchy for me to accept so far, but I just don't want it loud late. >> Understood. >> I think everybody else in the neighborhood feels the same way. >> Now, did you hear um the restrictions that were put on the previous license that we just discussed? >> I go along with that. >> Thank you very much, sir. I appreciate
you coming tonight. >> Just want the bag pipe one day. >> Is there anybody else here from the public that would like to address the board? >> Yes, sir. >> Good evening. Can you identify yourself? >> Thank Brady. Um, well, like the issues
to be resolved. Um, just wanted to make it like aware for everyone. There's basically no difference between a concert in my backyard and a concert at this hotel. Um, it's literally just a fence separating us. So, I've already listened to one of their concerts. It was pretty good. Um, during the daytime,
like five o'clockish, so no problem with it. Just, yeah, I was just concerned about late music because it's like three hotel owners in a row. Had a problem with every one of them. They have people out there very late, passive, and I have to call constantly repeatedly. So, I just don't want this to be a continuing
issue with, you know, hopefully they're the hotel owners for a long period of time, but I've gone through like I've lived at this house for nine years. I've gone through like three hotel owners and 10 managers. And every year they all say, "Oh, we'll do this and that and everything." And >> well, I can tell you from historically,
Tommy is always every time I walked into the Irish village where it was before, he was always on site and very um um >> responsive, >> very responsive. So if you have any any are you first of all you've heard what we've discussed in terms >> I know everything sounds great I'm
honestly okay if I had known if they had put the correct thing in I probably wouldn't have even but I waited here the whole meeting so I might as well >> Absolutely. Absolutely. Well you don't want to miss the good stuff. >> Yeah. But no I they sound like they're going to have a lot of fun. It's going to be good experience of uh
>> so if you have any issues please don't hesitate to reach out to Tom and if he does not rectify them you have a course of action you call the police if if if he um is in violation then the license comes back before us. So that just >> yeah, I don't know what the delay is. Like last year the previous owner before
they bought it, I actually had an issue and I emailed the select board and a whole year went by and no response. And then I called them again and said, "Oh, we're so sorry. We must have lost it." And I sent them another still no response. They never nothing ever came from. This is like two years past now. >> Sorry.
>> So I'm a little concerned about that. Doesn't seem like I get any. If you call, I believe the police is the are the ones with the with the noise >> complaint response to a violation of that like previous stuff that we agreed to because I was at that meeting where we agreed to the 9:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. all that stuff and it was like several times
I like documented, you know, video evidence and so I sent an email. I just didn't never heard anything back from the blackboard. >> I'm sorry about that. But but so the course of action would be to to talk to Mr. McCormick and if it's not rectified then call the police because the police
the police are the ones who would document it and bring it to uh Amy to determine whether or not it's a violation of the license. So >> I actually had I did have to call the police a couple times and uh one of the times they actually just gave up. They couldn't resol resolve the issue. Um there was a large like tractor trailer
truck um and it was running for like six seven hours all throughout the night. It's very loud. my other neighbors are also >> that's not a that's not a licensing issue but >> yeah well it was just like tremendous again like it's like having >> I'm not minimizing it I'm just saying
that that's not that's not that wouldn't be part of uh >> No but it was like again it was like a noise complaint kind of thing um so but yeah no I get it but I think these uh the new owners are going to have be fine there shouldn't be any issues hopefully so
>> well thank you Mr. Brady for your comments and for coming here tonight for your >> thank you >> for uh yeah for your letter um we we we do get it again we do try to do our best of of balancing it's hard when you have
residential and commercial um but abuing each other >> now just on the indoor license will can you rectify that from noon to half 12 please >> it's noon to 12:30 a.m. is what you're >> indoor
>> indoor >> and you can have as many pieces in there as you want. Six is request whatever you requested. The outdoor um I think we're going to try to use this um language that we had before not for the indoor
but uh for the outdoor is allowing one piece acou acoustical music with no amplification, no steer drums from 100 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 6 days a week and 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays. >> Okay. Good.
>> Madame chair, for the record, the steel drums um were part of the specific application from the previous applicant. So, >> 22. >> I don't know if you need to have that in the um description.
>> We don't use a lot of steel drums in Irish music. >> We need to put something about the bag pipes. >> Okay. a week. >> All right. >> Is there anybody else from the public would like to address the board?
>> Okay. Seeing nobody, we'll take a motion to public I move we close the public hearing. >> Second. >> All the all those in favor I. >> Any opposed? Is there anybody on the board has any questions or comments? Mark. >> Yeah, Madam Chair. Um first of I I too uh I'm I'm great to thrilled to see the
um the Irish village come back to Yarmouth. This is this is your home. This is where you should be. We're we're glad that you're back. >> Yep. Thank you. >> Um I fully support the the application as it relates to the indoor I'm assuming the indoor entertainment and alcohol. It's going to be in that front section
by the highway >> right on 28. The only thing besides there is a Dunkin Donuts, >> right? Yeah. That that and that and that to me should should be fine. Um the only question I think is going to be on the outdoor entertainment and making sure
that we properly manage that and limit that to the acoustic music and uh the time frames involved. So, and again, I will speak with Nicholas after. I'm assuming that they must have had a lot of complaints about people playing their
own music, the guests. >> Mhm. Poolside, >> you know, some guests will bring a jukebox or whatever they call them there, a boom box, >> you know. So, I I believe I I I think there's probably some truth to that. I I just having been there myself uh on
previous occasions um there have been times where it hasn't been really that well managed in the back and that it wouldn't surprise me if that was a problem but um that as you know that neighborhood's very close. >> No it borders and we'll have a look at to see what we can put up to you know
prevent we want to be good neighbors. That's what we always uh aim for. And you may have to close the pool for them to I mean whatever it takes you're gonna you know what I mean to you you'll figure it out. I have no doubt >> whatever you have to do but
>> Mark you have anything else? >> No that's it. Thank you. >> Dorcas >> I think they're in good hands having the Irish village back. >> Uh I Mr. McCormick thank you for being here and back on 28. Um I have one personal question. What is the future of
the Indian restaurant? So the Indian restaurant they left when we purchased or well when we went into the building. So I think I'm not sure where they relocated to. >> Mash. >> Mash B. Nick tells us.
>> Ah okay. >> I smell every day. >> Well thank you. We we trust you to to take good care of this site and take good care of the neighbors. >> No. Thank you >> Liz. Um, I'm I'm just glad we could please Joe Glenn.
>> It's so rare. >> We'll make sure that's in the minutes. >> Should we reconsider? >> All right. Is there anybody who wants to make a motion? I move that we approve the transfer of
the annual all alcohol on premises hotel liquor license from SNH Hotel Yarmouth LLC DBA the Cape Point to Cape Aiden Incorporated DBA the Irish Village and
provide new weekday and Sunday entertainment licenses which will be restricted to as per the conversation um outdoor uh Monday through Saturday from 1 to 9, no amplification
and on Sunday from 1 to 8 uh uh and then indoors 12 to 12:30 a.m. >> as with the music as requested. >> As requested. >> Okay. and to also um approve the uh Thomas
McCormack as manager with Raymond Flynn in >> Holly andclude the new manager Thomas McCormack. >> Second. >> Second. >> Okay. Is there anything else on the motion? Any discussion? All those Oh, sir, did you want to say
anything? >> No. >> He's We got the abutters um notification. >> Yes, those need to be turned in. I can see them there. So, turn them in before you leave. Um, >> thanks. >> All right. All those in favor? >> I. >> Any opposed? We wish you the best of luck.
>> Good luck. >> Thank you. >> Cue the bag pipes. >> Cue the bag pipes here. >> Cue the bag pipes quietly. All right. Wonderful. >> Thank you very much. >> Thank you.
>> All right. Next, we have a update on a MVP grant, a two-year um hi Amanda, come on down. Good evening.
Good evening. Welcome back. >> Good evening. Amanda Lima. the town engineer and I'm here tonight with Britney Hothmeaggel from Woodsole Group. Okay. And we're here tonight to go over the two-year grant that we had. We gave
an update last year. So, we'll the the while the presentation has a lot of slides. Um we're kind of just put them all together. So, you'd have like a comprehensive packet, but we'll be going pretty briefly over the the first half and then focusing on what we've completed in year two. And then, um
we're looking for potentially two votes. The first vote is in regards to um our approach for our submission for the next round of grants for the MVP. And then also um I drafted up a letter um to DOT u because based on our findings that
we've had in the last year um we got a pretty good understanding in regards to how we would like some resiliency factors added into um their project along Route 28. So I'll kick this off Britney Bob really quick before we start. Will
we be able? We have like a link inside embedded in the PowerPoint. Will we be able to click on that? >> You sure will. >> Oh boy. >> And the bag pipes will start. Is that what you >> Yes. >> Well, good. Good evening everyone. Um, good to see you all. Um, my name is
Britney Hoffnagel, uh, climate resiliency specialists with what's full group. Um, and as Manda said, just recapping the last two years of this grant project, which was focused on the Route 28 corridor. As we know, it's a low-line um low-line area, densely
populated, and um the most vulnerable side of of the town of Yarmouth. So trying to figure out how we can address um access and emergency response within this low-line neighborhood and also providing the residents and business
owners that live here um their own ability to act as stewards and take responsibility on what they can do to help mitigate their their um vulnerabilities to steel rise and storm surge. >> Point if you point if you point it at me
it works a lot better. >> Okay. So I just want to emphasize that this was a uh collaboration between the town of Yarmouth um Amanda um and the two consultants Woodsville Group and Beta and as well as many of you who
participated in the coastal resiliency fair. Um so the purpose of today is again to have a a wrapup of the fiscal year 2526 MVP grant. Um kind of talk about the grant work that's been completed. will emphasize or highlight the community
engagement that um we've undertaken and Amanda will talk about the next steps. So as part of this two-year grant again funded by MVP municipal vulnerability preparedness program um was two years uh year one really focused on that
emergency routing and egress analysis. So understanding how important um access to the residents who are vulnerable during natural hazards, storms and in the future and how we can maintain access to those residents. Um year two
is really focusing on the residents and the business owners business owners. So we were able to do coastal vulnerability assessments for business owners and residents and we hosted that public community resilience event. So overall,
this grant request was about $178,000 um over the last two years. So the work completed was really that technical analysis again that road network and emergency egress assessment and then those neighborhood scale vulnerability assessments. Um as you
recall 2019 we did townwide vulnerability assessment that really focused on town owned buildings. This is really bringing it down to the residents and the business owner infrastructure. The area of interest as I said was is
that area below Route 28 um which is the main road that goes east to west through the study area highlighted in yellow. Um and again understanding the impacts to emergency response and transportation throughout this low-line road network.
um and then using a tool through um GIS software to evaluate um how emergency response times might be impacted with road flooding. Um so important parameters that went into that modeling is these areas of interest. So these are
um areas like Southshore Drive and Wolfen Road uh um Bay View and Windmill. These are all areas that are kind of along the coastline that if you can't access those points through the road network because of flooding um can have
impacts um for emergency response. So just understanding where the fire departments are, the hospitals are and those those more popular um or densely populated areas. >> Britney, can I just ask one quick question? Why isn't Great Island shown on that? >> So Great Island is a private
neighborhood. I don't know if you want to I think it was just chosen that the roads leading into that neighborhood are not under the town's purview for for strategies. If you want to elaborate >> Yeah. So the point is as far
>> all these neighborhoods kind of be private. I don't I'm just curious because that that's one of the worst access for >> right. I mean, you'll see when we go through the analysis is that um you know, that area does I mean, it does have some high points along Great
Island, but there the causeway does flood out currently. Um and I I don't know at this time that there would be like town funds that would improve that causeway or if it would be relying on the the residents of the island. I know that um I'm just familiar with that that
>> Madam Chair, can I add to to your concern? And I I I too agree with the chair that it's important to maintain public access to that area if there's a fire, there's an emergency. Um we don't want our ambulances or our fire equipment cut off from being able to
deal with a public service emergency. It's also a part of the town where we may need to get equipment out there in order to deal with an incident out at sea. Um so you know to just sort of blow off that area is certainly a concern of mine as
well in addition to the chair >> necessarily blown off. I think because we had met with um the chief to talk about this project and the scope of it. I know that they have like a um a water level reader that's right on the roadway that the fire department has access to
so they know how much water is on the roadway if it is flooded out. So I know there's been a lot of communication um when we were talking with the chief about that. Um, so it's not necessarily it's more or less the the goal of this was, you know, to really determine like
emergency egress like if you're as you'll see with the as Britney continues on with the modeling that a lot of the roads like in South Yarmouth are very vulnerable, but it might not be intuitive like you might be like, "Oh, let me just go up um Run Pond Road and but we now know that it will flood and
maybe you shouldn't go run Pond Road and you should go up, you know, Pine Grove." So, and we should invest, you know, in investing in uh Pinerove to make it more resilient um so that people have an emergency egress. >> I I don't want to I didn't want to um go
off topic, but I don't want it to be lost that that is that is also in my mind of something that we, you know, should certainly be continue to look at. >> Yeah, I certainly recognize your concern. And I also will say that we've been involved with the homeowners in
this area to do a sightsp specific local vulnerability assessment. So I know that the homeowners in this neighborhood are self-funding their own evaluation and also considering taking projects f for their further to maintain access. So I think under our scope it was more of
like town-owned roads and emergency egress but also acknowledging that the town the homeowners in this area are also self-funding their own assessment. >> Again madam chair on this point I don't want to beat a dead horse here but this is an important area of the community
where we need to have access. I saw the fire chief in the back uh seeking uh to be recognized to speak to this point. So would we could we hear from him? >> Hi there. Uh sure. I just wanted to say that we have had a lot of conversations with uh the Great Island Association
specific to the causeway. Um they've done a lot of environmental impact studies. Uh we do uh like Amanda mentioned, they do have a sensor that we have access to and dispatch. uh whenever we get a call out there uh they're able to access to see the water level on the causeway to see if the road is
accessible or not. Uh during the last storm in February, we were in communication with them to make sure uh whether they were on island or not. So, we needed to evacuate people or or you know know that they're out there or not. But uh they they're working uh very closely with the Woods Hole Group
actually on some environmental studies on what they're going to do with that causeway. uh there is some prediction of some flooding uh within the next 20 25 years as far as water level rise and and that causeway being affected. So uh we've been working with them and they they know it's coming as well.
>> Madam Chair, can I have some followup while the chief is here? Um so you're aware that there is a problem in terms of access and this is an area that could be flooded. What? And just so that we're on clear, you're looking at making sure you get support from the board to at
least identify the publicly owned properties that might be eligible for public assistance, grant monies under the MVP program and other programs. I get that distinction, but I I just don't want it to get lost that somehow that um
that's an area of the community that is subject to flooding. And those the pictures that we saw of West Yarmouth uh in the photograph, that's clearly we're talking about water levels that are even much higher and much greater and we have
much more serious access problems there. My my hope is that the town can find a way to work with the residents of that area. If they're going to fund it, that's terrific. Um, but I do think there's an interest that we have in
asssuring public safety access to that area, both police and fire. I'd hate to see a fire or another emergency happened there, and there's no plan uh to deal with it. Um, and I think it's it's certainly in our interest to monitor and communicate and engage with them, which
which is going on. It's terrific. But um I'd hate to think that after going through this exercise, we're going to have a segment of the community that's just totally inaccessible in the case of a flood and that some of the efforts that are being made are not at least
supported. Um because I think they um they're they're talking about raising a significant amount of money and my hope is is that they're successful in doing what they're doing. But it is an area where clearly public safety ought to be access ought to be sustained. And if we
can help them do it, that would be great. So, I just want to be clear that we have we do have a problem there. All right. Um, and through the development of this model, working with Amanda and and and understanding the
storm scenarios that she wanted to evaluate, we've come to the conclusion for this purpose of the study is looking at out years 2030 and looking at two different storm scenarios. Um, a 20% storm, which is something that might come more frequently, but it's more of a
less intense storm. So showing that nearterm risk for a more common storm and then a 5% storm. So a storm that's much larger but less common to occur. Um and then looking out into more of a longer term risk profile at that 2050
time horizon. So in our model, these are the storm scenarios. I don't want to get into details of what these storm scenarios mean, but just understanding that we're looking at near-term and long-term resiliency and the different types of storms we might expect. >> Can I before you move off that slide? So
the the near-term the less common more intense storm actually has a lower exceedence flood exceedence probability. Can you repeat your sorry >> you're the the um arrows
>> the the near-term 20% near-term more common storm has a 20% coastal flood exceedence probability but the bigger storm has only a 5% coastal flood exceedence probability.
>> Yes. So that just describes your annual chance of flooding. So, anything that has a >> 100% 50% is a more common storm that every year you have a 50% chance or 100% storms. That's a storm you might see every year.
>> All right. So, we have a 20% chance to see the >> the more common storms and and the big intense is only 5%. >> Like a hurricane Sandy was a thousand-year storm. That's a 0.1% chance. So you have a 0.1% chance every
year to see a storm like Sandy. >> Got it. >> Yeah. >> So based on um and quickly going to go through these, but just based on the models, all the parameters that we included um in that model, we can
understand what we're calling the service areas for the Buck Island Fire Department. So, anything in that really bright green is where you can potentially access within five minutes. And then once you get to those darker brown colors, that's a longer um that's
your service area for 22 minutes. >> If I could just add on to that, those are not accurate what the fire department or police are getting to. It's more if you were abiding by speed limits and it just kind of for us it just gives us being able to compare apples to apples. So, they're not when
you see these numbers, don't be alarmed. I know we had discussed it with the chief previously. They're just for us to be able to compare one road to another, proximity, and and speed. And it includes traffic signals, stop signs, and those. So you that's why they're all um in there. >> And it's just Buck Island.
>> And this is Buck Island to the entire town. Okay. So then obviously we have a second, you know, >> Yeah. Yeah. So, hype like you would not expect the Buck Island fire department to go to the other the east side of the town because you have the other fire department, but it's just the tool that
we were using. You can calculate your service area or where's the extent that an emergency vehicle can access um within 5 minutes or 10 minutes, 15 minutes. So, this is just again computer software based on all the stop signs and
parameters. when you think about service area and how that might be impacted during those different storm scenarios and you can start to see where there's flooding along these roads can start to make those service areas smaller. So this does show that access to great
island is restricted because of flooding along those low along the causeway and the lowline areas. So you start to see in that earlier storm set, that near-term smaller storm, you're starting to see a reduction in the service area. And when you increase the storm intensity or look out into the future,
you can continue to see how those storm scenarios are the service areas get smaller and smaller and you start to see along Route 28 because of flooding along Route 28, you're starting to see disruption of of service. So um these are just this is just inform um
informing us that you know there are going to be disruptions to service um once we start seeing flooding from these more larger and more frequent coastal storms. Um so then we can also evaluate the road
network based on certain routes. So, we I did highlight um the green areas, which are those more um general areas along the neighborhoods and how the access to the hospital um or to the from the fire department and how those um
routes might get disrupted um because of those different storm scenarios. So, I'm just going to walk quickly through these examples, but basically we reran a variety of routes. Um, and you can see in the original green color would be the oxim um optimized route going through
Silver Leaf Lane up through Route 28 over to the hospital. And then when we start to see flooding events in areas predicted in those brown circles, you can start to see how emergency egress has to go up and around up to Buck Island Road to get to the hospital,
which can add time that maybe someone doesn't have um during storm events. So the purpose of these analyses is really to h help us identify which roads are critical for access in these neighborhoods and which roads can maybe
possibly serve as alternatives for um routing around flooded roads. This is just another example um for uh South Yarmouth um where the green line is the original route adding about 5
minutes to travel time from the old main fire department. Um and once you start thinking about that larger storm in 2030 or out to 2050 because of multiple areas of projected flooding along the route um it starts to become impassible. Um, and
so in this scenario, this is where it's really critical is if we can't use those major common roads for travel, are there other more cost-effective strategies to identify other egress routes or other roads like Pinerove, like Amanda said,
or what are types of projects or strategies can we start to look at to help alleviate some of these these problems um of the low-lying roads? So, all in all, um, a lot of those results are going to be on the website, which I'll talk about in a few. Um, and
I don't want to get into the details of all of the network analyst, um, results, but we basically came up with an evaluation matrix that basically highlights which road segments cause the most disruptions of service. Um, so we
had our major routes on the left hand side. um and then the time that it increases travel time from the storm scenarios and then we can also identify the particular road areas that get flooded that cause the disruption of
those routes. And what we learned from this assessment is that route 28 which is the main corridor is disrupting the most um routes. So it's really highlighting um you know that route 28 is really critical for travel um and
could be ideal situation for you know these more cost effective strategies raising the roads a little bit um if possible to get them out of the flood zone. So that was kind of year one and then year two we're bringing up down
to the neighborhood vulnerability assessment. So building upon that townwide vulnerability assessment including residents and business owners and then able to provide sight specific and neighborhood scale strategies. So we were able to include all of the
parcels. Um we took all the parcels within the study area and we were able to identify which ones were commercial, which ones were multi-use, industrial, residential, forest, open land. um and um inventory all of the structures that
are within those parcels. So we know that a lot of the businesses are along the Route 28 corridor as well as some of those beachfront resorts along the South Yarmouth coastline. Um what we really needed for this project is critical elevations of these
structures. So is the house on the ground? Is it elevated on stilts? Is it three steps high? is it 10 steps high? Um, and so we really needed to understand in real life what the critical threshold of each of these structures were so that we could have an
accurate reading of what their vulnerabilities are. So what we're calling first floor elevations is if water gets above the elevation of the first floor elevation that would deem that structure as a failure or failing or getting flooded or having flooding
risks. So Amanda, you can elaborate, but you had she had her interns from the summer of 2025 drive around the entire study area. It was a lot of work, a lot of effort to coordinate. and they had um a virtual um
map called field maps on like a tablet and they were able to put up dots on every parcel that they inventory take a picture and answer a few questions to really get that sight specific building in information. So um that provided
opportunities for interns to learn some of this EZRI software um understand some of the information that is critical for these type of evaluations. um and help provide data to to get this project done. Um so again, this created
a database of all of the structures within the study area so that we could identify the critical elevation. I think just to add on to that, like this piece was really important because it compared like the homes to the roadway elevations. So, you know, we looked at a lot with emergency egress, but it will
help us in the future grant be able to start prioritizing based on who's invested into their home and has made their home more resilient and, you know, now that the town would be able to come in and implement a project. So, it kind of just gives a you know, just a comparative state.
So once we were able to get those critical elevations just like we did for um the lowline roads project through the Cape Cod Commission, we're able to conduct um resident and business owner vulnerability assessment. So using again
the Massachusetts Coast flood risk model and being able to compare that data to the house, the residents critical elevation. So now we can understand resident and business owners um risks um
to flooding along with the roads. So um this is for 2030 um and you can see that we've inventoried about 273 structures and the graph the table in the chart will show you the number of structures for each of those annual exudence
probability data sets. Um so during any given year every year um there's about 32 structures that are likely to get flooded in a year whereas if a big storm like Sandy comes through um in 2030 we
might see 696 structures um have a flooding risk. >> Okay that's 2030 and we can do the same for 2050 and see how the probability of flooding chance increases. Um so all of again all of this data will be on the in
on the website. Um but it just gives you an idea of the amount of structures within the study area that are vulnerable to to the storm conditions. >> And then 2070. >> So I've been talking about this website. Um, so a lot of this work has been
uploaded onto an experience builder, which is a website that will eventually be linked to Amanda's um, coastal resiliency page on the department of um, DPW's website. But, Bill Bob, if you can click on that link and then I can come over and should I just bring this mic
with me? Okay. says it's loading. So that's good. >> Do we have to change the setting? >> Can't reach this page. It's >> trying to diagnose the problem.
>> I'm trying to I'm looking at the photograph there and I'm trying to understand where on route 28 that is. It doesn't look familiar. >> 28. >> 28. >> All right. >> But it says Route 28 corridor. It's just a picture. Yeah. >> Where is that?
>> Looks like it's down on >> It's the red jacket, isn't it? Down the end there. Hocan road, >> maybe. >> C view. >> While we're working on this, I I have a question for Amanda. um
for future MVP funding, what are the typical projects that the state is likely to underwrite? I know when we received this grant, I attended that um ceremony and they had their focus was a lot on the freshwater culverts um which
we are very limited to as you're familiar with Cape Cod >> and um and because they were we had accepted it in the city of Lemonster and you know as as you're aware of the flooding that they had a few years ago and it seemed like that was the focus but if you look at um the projects that
have been awarded from MVP it is a large range from um you know hiring interns to do inspections for different um storm water facilities. Uh it's it's very scattered. Um Britney and I had put together this the two-year grant um
because we thought it was really unique and it was a lot of the feedback that we had gotten from the town assessment was like well we don't care about the town facilities like the sailing we care about our house you know and um so I think we were able to scope um this to get at least collecting the data because
that's that's the important piece like between I we had conversations with conservation and building and no one really had a comprehensive um kind of an analysis of like who's you know has some resilience and see and who and who doesn't and I know there was concerns before about insuranceances and that but this was a very like you know I
mean I it was in the field so it wasn't a tabletop exercise but um but at least just gives us an idea like a snapshot of you know >> yeah but looking at given what we know about Yarmouth today given the work that you you and Britney have done uh what
are the kinds of projects that are likely to come out of this exercise that we're going to need construction or implementation funds So >> yeah. So yeah, looking at the crystal ball for our slides a little further. >> Should have kept the fortune teller. >> We've um we've identified about 10
different 11 different roads to consider moving forward in the future. Some of them may be as um a consideration for raising the road such as Prince Road, >> right? Um and then but others like where Bayiew hits a windmill because we had met with the Hyannis Park Association
and um you know that might be more of like a sand dune and you know doing something with the beach to protect it versus like raising the road. Um, so th that will be what we're going to be looking for for the next round would be taking that list of 11 that will be on
our third to last slide >> getting ahead of oursel >> and then you know and and then figuring those out like some you know narrowing them down to three of what are the you know highest priorities because that's been the hard part is that you know we get phone calls um you know we hear from other departments and is trying to you
know prioritize one over the other. I know that MVP might not be the future partner once you get into construction. So, we'll have to explore that. But now that you know that they combined all the grants together, you know, it should make it um you know, now that we've we've done all this leg work um ahead of
it and you know, we're you know, cohesively agreeing with where the priorities are to you know, move forward. Yeah. >> Um they should be a pretty favorable application. >> Yeah. I think one of the things that I hope to see come out of this planning work and I I think it's terrific that you're doing it and we've got the help
from Britney and her team um is we probably identify the areas where shoreline protection is something that we're going to have to pay more attention to. Britney's nodding her head because what'll happen is is that if we don't protect those dunes, if we don't protect those coastal resources, then
what happens is we lose uh the ability to protect uh access in roads and uh the impact and storm damage becomes really significant. Um, one of the things I've been fascinated with is in the town of Provincetown, um, we've seen a number of
homes get elevated, >> but now that the homes are elevated, the storms come through, they pass through the property and are now impacting >> other homes in. So what's happening is >> the home right the homeowner is doing
what they're being asked to do to elevate the home but it may protect the home but on the other hand it's having a huge impact on the neighborhood so they're saving the home >> but losing the neighborhood >> the street and everything
>> right so I think this is sort of the perspective that I'm taking as I look at this because um in province town this has become very controversial >> and It's become uh it's the the town officials have had really to spend a lot
of time on it. And that's one of the things that concerns me. That's why when I get back to Great Island, um you know, if a group of homeowners want to put beach nourishment, you know, along the beach, you know, I'm as a just a a resident of the town, if they want to spend their own money and stabilize that
beach, there's a public benefit to that. And that is it stabilizes the road. It provides uh safe access uh in in the event of an emergency and uh there's there's a broader public benefit to that >> right into them that's a bufferact is a
buffer for exactly exactly and the other thing is is that >> what happened >> yeah it and and again I hope that the um the planning work that we do also informs us as to what kind of offshore
structures may be helpful. Uh cuz some communities in other coastal areas are actually looking at offshore reefs to to knock down the very devastating impact of waves and wave energy. Um and you
know, we've had in in fact years ago our our former uh natural resources director Mo Johnson used to talk about this and the importance of having structures and reefs offshore. They provide valuable habitat, but they also reduce wave energy that could have a real adverse
impact. So, you know, my hope is is as we go along and continue this planning that um you know, we're able to look at the the big picture as much as we can. I think it's important. I I I applaud the the fact that we're trying to identify
how best to position Yarmouth to pursue pursue state resources to deal with local problems. I think that's terrific because we're in a very very challenging financial time right now. So, I applaud you and uh and uh our consultants for doing that work.
>> You can applaud the Senate too, our Massachusetts Senate with the Mass Ready Act. It's going to be very beneficial with the money coming to the municipal vulnerability preparedness program. So >> state about so that the state
>> you're not crazy about it. >> Oh, I'm I am crazy that the crazy about the state giving out money to the municipalities. It just doesn't happen as often as it should. >> Well, it's a step in the right direction here. >> Well, the problem that we're going to have with the Mass Ready Act, I'm glad you brought this up, is the strings that they're going to attach to the money.
>> All right. Already the Mass Municipal Association is on the war path >> because the strings that are being attached require us as a municipality to weaken our environmental regulations and our environmental protections and uh that's that's going to be a problem for
us in pursuing those funds. Are we going to be asked to do things that are hurt us in in other areas? >> We'll see. as as far as uh I guess there's two things the last time you were here that we discussed which was the flooding that happens in uh the
captains right that's obviously not part of this plan but um I think somehow has to be >> addressed yeah we started inventorying we have a lot of the systems are from the 80s and 90s um so we've been using
our camera we started um the largest system so we're um making progress on that to figure out what is going on with the existing infrastructure. >> And uh so yeah, so that one um kind of goes under the purview of the the drainage funds for our CIP, but yeah,
we're making incremental um we got to do an evaluation and we're trying to do that inhouse to save money. So we've been having our intern and our uh civil engineer has been taking the lead on that. >> That's great. >> Wonderful. That's great progress. So we need we need that information. And then um you know kind of back to the great
island thing. It's kind of like, you know, it's a p private organization or private road, so to speak. A lot of our roads are private. And I'd be interested I I know when we went through, you know, we go through there's always the argument about plowing private roads,
managing private roads, and I'm wondering in your plan >> um >> are all these roads that we're looking at that are having that are that have could be potentially used. Have we done an inventory of how much of them are actually public roads and how many of
them are private roads? So, the one we the ones we proposed are public, but like one that comes to mind that we'll see is um Pakanocket. That one is a very vulnerable road. Um and we did not include that as part of it because it is that >> and that's the one that's that road
right there, right? >> I don't know where you isn't that >> I think that is >> that's what you're showing us. >> Yeah. Sorry, >> it's getting late. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> And the other one that you had was I think along Shore Drive in West German. >> Yeah. >> Are we ready? >> Yeah. Yeah. So, I just wanted to show
you all of this information that we've been talking about is on the website. >> So, we have a nice welcome page. Um, we have a h and then so there's buttons at the top >> which will give you more information about the Massachusetts coast flood risk
model but also um provides some of these interactive data viewers that you can use your mouse um to click on and off the data. Um it might not load because of internet capabilities but my phone here.
>> Um but this page itself talks about the cape the lowline roads project from Cape Cod commission and also the townwide um vulnerability assessment. >> And how do you get to this? >> Um we I I don't know how we'll provide access. >> Okay. It's to be determined. Yeah, it
will probably be linked to the DPW website um >> or our projects page >> or projects page. Yeah. Um and then so year one um talks about the emergency egress analysis learning from the community selecting the analysis
parameters and the results. So again a lot of project information. Um we might have a picture from the fire department here somewhere. Yeah. So our meetings with >> looks so happy there. >> Yeah. Um but um this will show all the
results of that work. >> Then we have a website for the neighborhood and building vulnerability. So the methods and the results. So again um interactive data viewers where you can interact with whether b buildings
are residential or businesses. >> Um and then all of the results of of that work. Um so and then um next steps which we haven't talked about yet is what are we going to do about all of this work um is is kind of um hopefully
um is the adaptation planning. So we've um which we haven't talked about but we created this little picture book that kind of talks about the 11 must be pushing the wrong button. Um it zooms into the most vulnerable areas. So we can talk about Bay View Street and this is an area where we could consider, you
know, a dune that might help prevent um block this flood pathway. Um zoom into another area, Park A, which is a low-lying road that might flood a lot of these buildings here. Um so this is a nice um Prince Road. Um it's a mixture
of um homes that might become isolated if a road floods andor identifying more cost-effective um project strategies. Um so providing narrative um to a lot of
these um projects. Um but just a way um for you guys to all the residents to learn more about the risks and um Silverleaf Lane isn't vulnerable to um tidal flooding but could serve as an
alternative route for egress to maintain access throughout neighborhoods. So there's a little bit more information for these 11 top projects. >> Wow. Very good. >> Um yeah, so really cool. Um, we're still
making edits to it, but um, it's in a good shape with a lot of information and covering over the last two years. >> Don't forget to change the the town. >> Oh, the seal. >> Yes. >> Seal. >> We're still using the Okay. >> One of them.
>> Yep. All right. Um, Bob, if you want to get back to the PowerPoint. We just have a couple more slides. >> Sure. I don't know. >> Now, Amanda, Britney had mentioned something about the lowlying roads initiative. Have we found any way to put that to use here in Yarmouth? I know
they've done some work here. >> Yeah. >> Is it helpful and does it bring money? >> Uh, well, they have I mean, they did the the first round and we've kind of taken it from there to kind of really adapt it to what you know, I think the >> You've been able to build on that and use that. >> Yeah. and we went back to it while we
were um going through this to make sure nothing was kind of like left behind. So, yeah. >> Thank you. >> That one's tough. Okay. So then I just want to quickly go over we had big um this past year and the end of the first year um this
engagement. So we had some tableabling events at the local libraries. Um but we also created these property report cards for the business owners. So without having to go and talk to every single business, we were able to put together
these onepage info sheets that provides a snapshot of the pro um business owner's property and parcel. This is not telling them that they're required to do anything. This is not telling them that they're breaking some regulation or rule. This is really justformational
like if you're interested, you know, here's the data that the state uses and here is the the the risk to your property. um in 2030 507D. So >> may I ask if it affects insurance? >> No, >> there is no binding legal binding to
this document at all. It's more of just whether or not a business owner wants to take their own initiative to kind of think about elevating electrical equipment off the ground. Maybe they're in a place where maybe elevating on stilts makes sense. Not sure, but this
is purely justformational. Um, and we're just calling them report cards to just give them information at their hands. >> Just to add to this, >> Britney might hit me, but um, as you know, like it's it's very conservative. That's why we kind of focused. I mean,
we're almost at 2030 now. And, uh, so we've talked about, you know, how the modeling will, you know, probably be adjusted. Um, so we are the, as you had heard for about the roads, like we were focusing more on what the modeling results showed for 2030 and 2050. So like you look at 2070 and it shows the
DPW building getting water and if the DPW building's getting water then we're in very poor shape. So they are yeah just uh Britney said they're just you know more or less um for information just to kind of take different considerations in mind. >> And when you say conservative you mean
sort of the opposite of conservative. It's more worst case scenario. >> Yeah. Yeah. The Massachusetts coast flood risk in itself was really designed for, you know, state highways, these big item infrastructures, not
necessarily designed for residents or business owners. It's more of these um worst case scenario situations that will affect larger regional. So, yes, it's likely. Um, so really you could think of 2030 really being a crosswalk over to
2050 and then 2050 could be a crosswalk to 2070 and then 2070 could be a crosswalk over to 2100. So in itself the MCFRM is a little bit more conservative and worst case scenario just because of the purpose of why that model was developed.
>> Good. Okay. >> Takes the onus off of it. Um and then I think the last thing I wanted to touch base on was the coastal resiliency fair. So the MVP um did cover the cost of the tent. So that was um
when we were developing this scope. Uh >> great. We did want to kind of provide an opportunity for residents, business owners, community organizations to come to a central location and learn about the work that Yarmouth is doing, learn about things that they could do, take be
their own stewards for their own um risk mitigation. And so that was really the resiliency fair and then the planning of that resiliency fair coincided with the grand opening of Parker's River. So it was a really great event. You all were there, saw many of you. Um, so it was a
really great idea, um, great event that really highlighted the work that Yarmouth is doing and such a great location. Um, MVP had a small piece of it, but we had a nice shaded tent, albeit a little windy, >> um, as an opportunity to to host an
opening ceremony. So, um >> just to add on to that, um we had about almost 20 tables underneath the tent um with different state agencies, local agencies, um our own commissions, um our consultants, you know, who all volunteered their time to be there. Um
much of the feedback that I received was that they've never had such a great public engagement. I mean, I know that a lot of people were driven there for the opening. Um but it was amazing to see how many people before the ceremony had started um that were really exploring all the tables and seeing all the tools that we have because you know sometimes
that engagement is hard to get um people to go. I >> thought what you did was excellent. It >> really did. >> It really was. The resiliency fair was a terrific idea and if if the state helped um funding it that's terrific and riding a tent that's even better
>> because it it sort of touched all the right bases. Um, what I enjoyed about the resiliency fair was the the engagement of the residents. They were just as engaged in the Parker River landing in the park and the boardwalk
and so forth, but they were also very interested in the other things that were going on. And so, um, and it was nice also to have the various, u partners that had a table have a chance to interact with one another. So the state was there, you know, I mean, it was it
it was it was it was obviously great. And our Cape Cut Conservation District had a nice presence there as well. So I got to hear firsthand from a lot of residents on some of the projects that we're working on here. So that was a wonderful idea and um I quite think it
frankly think if you were to do it again um you'd probably get a good a good turnout if you co if you did that with maybe some other festival or some other event or some other thing to celebrate. Um yeah, I think it would be a very nice touch. People people enjoyed it. So I
congratulate you on all all of your work and energy in pulling it together because it was well worth it. So thank you. >> And then I just wanted to summarize that was a lot of information but just over the last two years the major project
outcomes of this work is really identifying the critical roads that are important for emergency access and egress and identified less vulnerable roads that represent more cost-effective resiliency projects and provide additional egress routes. So this is a focused list of kind of those vulnerable
roads and neighborhoods. Um, so it's a kind of a build upon the low-line roads project, a build upon of the townwide vulnerability assessment, but adding on this emergency access is able to give us this really well-rounded focus list um potentially for future projects. Um, and
then again providing this opportunity for residents and business owners to take their own steps to be more resilient. Um, so on that note, I'm gonna hand it over to Amanda. Before you leave that slide, no, I'm I'm glad that you're putting on the culverts as well, >> right? >> Because people need to be educated on
the importance of doing these culvert improvements. I'm not sure they understand how critical a role they can play in terms of helping address uh how we manage our flood waters and storm water. >> Um that Paul Park a culvert, I've seen
photographs from the residents on the amount of water that comes into those culverts. It's unbelievable. And clearly I I very much appreciate for a variety of reasons, Amanda, you and the work that DPW are doing to sort of prioritize that and find ways to help
get funding for that. I think that that's great and I think it's good to educate as part of uh the ongoing education and public engagement to uh explain to people the importance of these culverts. I just wish we could convince the state that these tidal culverts are critical pieces of
infrastructure here on the Cape >> and I and hope I don't speak too much on this one but the park a I think would align really well with the bog restoration >> in that same area right so that I think that was the idea is knowing that that work is happening >> but also can we address the road at the
same time that the culvert is addressed um in concert with that frog program it is also crow pond and smug at smuggler's beach that cover friends of bass is exploring. So we've talked about the efforts that we've done to date here uh because as well as you know there's goals but when you add more goals you
can get more funding um that have different you know lens of interest for achieving their goals. So I think that kind of um you know summarizes all all of that. So with that being said, we were hoping um to explore, you know, receiving the, you know, board's support on submitting the next round for the ECO
one-stop application. And again, that's a collaboration of a bunch of different um grant opportunities, including MVP, including the CZM um resiliency grant. And but we wanted to take those 11 roads. Um maybe we
could amend it to include, you know, Great Island. um just we wouldn't probably like select it to go further because you know the the interests but at least maybe looking at some collaborating maybe some of the work that the private work they've done and you know reflecting that they you know
should be included. Well, I would like to move that uh as a board, we um support uh the efforts of of uh our DPW to continue to seek uh state and federal funds for or andor an application for
MVP dollars in the next round of funding this winter 2027 >> and to authorize me to sign this letter here. >> Yes. >> If you'd like to combine them, I can talk on that as well. No, >> let's go. You want two votes? We can work on two. We can do two. >> It's up to you.
>> So, um and to uh uh support submitting an application for a prioritization plan for focused roadway projects. Is that the is that the motion you'd like? >> Second. >> Second. >> Any discussion on the motion? >> All those in favor?
>> I. And then, Madam Chair, I'd like to uh make another motion, and that is as I I move that we as a select board uh support the efforts of the the town administration and the DPW to work with Mass DOT to include resiliency
strategies in the proposed work along Route 28 between Barn the Barnstable Town line and the Parker's River Bridge and to authorize the chair to sign a letter uh or authorize the chair to execute a letter on behalf of the board
in support of these efforts. >> Second. >> Any discussion on the motion? All those in favor? >> I I could add that at the um meetings it has been brought up that the the work that they're about to do needs to be
very conscious of the resiliency aspect and they were receptive during the the Metropolitan Planning Organization meetings. >> Okay. Excellent. Thank you very much for your presentation and your time.
>> Thank you for such a thorough project. >> Yeah, >> web web page is going to be amazing. >> It's wonderful. Next uh on the agenda, we have a donation for a training building from last call foundation. I see the chief is here. I know there was
a letter here and I misplaced it now. >> Here it is. That's yours. Wonderful. >> Good evening. >> Oh, she's got hers. >> I'm well. How are you? >> Throw it away. >> You want it? >> No, I'm good. Thanks.
>> So, for once, I'm here to talk about money we're getting versus asking for money. So, you like that? Uh, so, uh, real quick, um, obviously my name is Enrique Rasco. I'm the fire chief. I'm here with Deputy Chief Chris
McMahon and Jay Burns from the Last Call Foundation. Um, just as a quick introduction, obviously we know we went through a promotional process uh last year. Um, and Deputy McMahon was selected as the deputy fire chief of training. Uh, and one of his first
successful moves here has been to uh get us a grant through the last call foundation, which is a significant grant uh for $31,000 uh that's going to help us get across the finish line with the uh training building uh that we've been working on uh since 2018. Uh so we're very close uh
with a lot of work. We've been working with the Barnstable County Commissioners. Uh you know, we've been working really closely to get it done. Uh a lot of hurdles along the way. Uh but we're we're happy to be uh within sight of the finish line anyway. And one of the big pieces uh was this this grant
work that that Deputy McMahon did. So uh I'll I'll let him speak first and then I'll introduce uh Jason Burns. >> Um I think everybody's probably familiar with the project. if you're not. It's a regional training building. Um it was
the the original grant was was applied for and awarded in 2018 for through uh the town of Province Town and the county. It's been a collaborative effort and unfortunately it everything showed up around the time COVID showed up and
threw a horrible monkey wrench into everything. So, uh, we've kind of been behind the eight-ball the entire time because we're working on $ 2018. And if people I had $ 2018 today, I'd be happy. Um, >> so, uh, it's the the county's been great
with putting money towards it. Whenever there's money, they get an earmark, they can do something. We've been pushing it through. We've had good contractors. We've had the ability to get this thing. It's erected. It's close. Um the final hurdle is getting actual gas fired
props, clean uh safe props that we can train with. And uh there was hopes to have that done by July. Um and then there were some issues and like everything the the price went up. So uh the county was kind enough to put some
money towards it. They they they dug deep and found some extra money. Um, but I knew that I was going to be responsible for the project no matter what. So, I figured I'd take a little ownership and started reaching out to a couple of of places and the Last Call Foundation was one of them. Um, I
originally talked with Kathy Crosby Bell who was a big part of the foundation and she was really excited about the project and put me in touch with with Lieutenant Burns here and we uh we basically were able to
get a little buffer and have a little extra room to some wiggle room to to when these little hiccups show up, we're able to actually push through them. So, uh, that's where we stand right now. Um, I can the the foundation's fantastic.
I'm sure Lieutenant Burns will tell you all about >> love to hear about it. >> So, full disclosure, I've known Jason for almost 20 years. Uh, he's a Fall River firefighter. uh and through my previous association through the through the union uh but I was union president uh my previous employment. So we've
known each other for a long time and I consider him a friend. Hopefully he still thinks that way about me. >> He does the other side. >> So uh just real quick, you know, I wrote some words down. Uh you know, he's a lifelong resident of Fall River. He's been in the firefighting community since
2006, I believe. Uh he's a steadfast advocate for firefighter safety. Um he works tirelessly for working conditions for firefighters uh and their all their initiatives. He's the district vice president for the PFFM for our area. Uh and that's how I knew him for a long
time. Um he's an uh advocate for uh safety measures, equipment, training, education, cancer prevention. I know he does a lot with behavioral health and wellness. Um and he's done a lot to uh to help firefighters uh in this area and and across the across the country. And
he works really really hard. uh one of his biggest contributions has been uh his initiative focus focusing on eliminating PAS uh in firefighter gear. Um I know he speaks all over the country uh on that initiative and uh and he does a fantastic job for for firefighters
everywhere. Um and his uh other commitment has been through the last call foundation um where he serves as the executive director um that the foundation honors uh firefighter Michael Kennedy who was a Boston firefighter who was killed in the line of duty in 2014.
Uh and he works very closely with them and uh distributes uh grant funding across the country and beyond. So uh I just like to introduce Lieutenant Jason Burns. >> Thank you. Very kind of you. Um really just wanted to say thank you
for allowing me to be here before you and discuss a little bit of what we're doing at Last Call Foundation. Um it really is an honor and a privilege. I don't always have this opportunity. Um but so this is um a new one for me, but I I want to say thank you. I want to thank your leadership team here on the
fire department. They have been fantastic to work with. Um that makes it very helpful and seamless when we're doing these grants. um you know my background as a firefighter I am still a firefighter in Fall River that helps me understand
you know the needs that is being communicated through these grant applications you know to be honest with you in Fall River there are a lot of uh times that we don't have the appropriate equipment we don't have appropriate staffing we don't have um a lot of different things that help keep
firefighters safe right and so if we're talking about Last Call Foundation what our goals are Um, back in 2014, March 26 of 2014, we lost firefighter Michael Kennedy and Lieutenant Eddie Walsh in the uh, Back Bay fire. Um, very tragic
and it can be traced back to uh, some equipment. Um, you know, things that were out of our control at that time, the weather, the the wind, there was some gale force winds at the time pushing the fire through the building through open doors, but um, they had
fire hose that was burned through. And you know, Kathy Crosby Bell is our president. That's Michael's mother. She just said, "We got to do something better." and she wanted to create a foundation that memorialized Michael and remembered him and his contributions and
you know wanted to really make sure that other firefighters get to go home to their families after their shift in any way that they can. And so it started with helping develop a fire hose that is extremely high heat resistant. Uh I'd encourage you to look at that, Chief. Uh
we we we do uh grants to try to put that fire hose. So a regular fire hose can compromise in somewhere in 60 to 90 seconds and and when it's exposed to heat, i.e. you know the fire that your your firefighter is going to. And this high heat version can hold up to high heat sometimes upwards in the in the
range of 60 to 90 minutes. It's unbelievable. And it's an equipment change and everybody said it couldn't be done. And Kathy in the last call foundation um I was not there at the time. I'm not taking credit for it. um really buckled down and said, "Hey, we're going to find a way." And they talked with people in NASA, they talked
to fire industry leaders all over the place and they found a way and that hose is available to this day. And that is the type of stuff that Last Call Foundation is focused on. Whether it's finding a way to prevent cancer, whether it's getting equipment in the hands of firefighters who need it, i.e. that that
fire hose, whether it's this these burn props with the propane um burn, that that training um not only is a true benefit to your community because your firefighters are better prepared to respond to those types of events, but those firefighters are more likely to be
able to successfully mitigate and that means they're going to be safer. That means they get to go home to their families. That is my goal. Enrique talked a little bit of what I do left and right and I will tell you the core of that, the common thread that goes through all of it is I want firefighters
to get home to their families at the end of their tour, at the end of um their their shift protecting and serving your community. That is my goal. It's a singular focus. Um and and I thought this was a great opportunity. I was thrilled when your leadership team asked
for some support here. It is exactly what we do and I'm proud to be here and I'm uh incredibly thankful that you guys are, you know, accepting the grant and and I look forward to coming back and see seeing it come to fruition and and seeing how how it works out for the team down here. But thank you.
>> Thank you so much for your words and um for the organization. I don't think any of us will forget that Backbay fire and um it's you know when um people like his mom create these foundations that make
his memory go on the the number of lives that they that they impact and serve um you know in his memory is really absolutely remarkable. So, I'm so I just want to say thank you on behalf of the residents for um
for the funding and um I guess I'm I'm always interested in learning. I know uh we just had our goals thing and I'm kicking myself in the butt because I had made a list of things and that the PAS didn't get on it. That's one of the things that we're we would love to work
towards an faster in replacing all of our uniforms. I'm just wondering I'm I'm not I'm not trying to ask for more money, but I mean I mean that's what we do. You have it, but um how a lot of comm I mean you know especially I know
Fall Rivers history, you know, I mean we've been so fortunate here that our fire department no doubt Fall River is wonderful. Our form of government is a little bit different than Fall River. Having open town meeting, you have a city council. Um, our population has
historically always supported our fire department. We're so so fortunate about that. Um, but like every community, we're living within, you know, financial constraints and trying to keep the property taxes down and at the same time fold in all of these advances that um
are out there. And I'm just wondering I I know last call there if if you've seen how other communities have been able to successfully do that faster. Um I'd love to hear it. Um because it's something that you know we struggle with. I mean
hearing about this new hose is amazing. And you know obviously I think that will be probably on our list of things that we want to do in in the upcoming year. We're we're still trying to get the non-PAS outfits uh changed over faster.
We have a plan, but in my mind, it should happen today and it's all about, you know, trying to prioritize it and um but anyway, I think what you do is absolutely wonderful and I'm very grateful that you recognize Jarmath. I'm
grateful that you um a you both are uh you know, reached out and were were able to get this grant. I I know I think Mark and I were there when um you did the first training and it the building is is wonderful and it's not just a resource for for our firefighters which obviously
you know we want our firefighters to be as trained as possible. Um, as you say, we want them to go home, >> right, >> every day. And that's that really is is the ultimate goal, but but other departments are are able to use this facility as well and train, which is,
you know, something that we had to work through. It took time. Um, it's it's a training facility that uh so many people will benefit from. And we have that in Yarmouth with police and fire. So, we're really a hub of uh first responders uh
that have these facilities that we're just fortunate about. So, I just want to say thank you uh thank your foundation uh for recognizing that uh these communities need assistance and for looking favorably upon our application.
>> Mark, thanks, Madam Chair. Um, and I too am I'm am I'm very appreciative of uh your generosity and the work of the foundation. Um, if anybody's watching and they want to contribute to the foundation, they can just go online and Google the Last Call Foundation.
>> www.lastcallfoundation.org. We got a nice little donate button up top, but they can send a check in. They can uh there's many ways they can donate. And to be honest with you, that is how we get to send these grants out. They are donations. We do a bulk of our fundraising through the Boston Marathon.
we get some bibs up there. But um so if you know any of our runners, we've had some Cape firefighter runners that have been on our team. Uh but if if you don't, there's always a way to donate online. >> I appreciate that. I also appreciate the fact that that you're here um here on
the Cape and uh your very kind words about our you know fire chief and our leadership team in the fire department because um we're very proud of the work that they do and uh they've done a great job in terms of helping bring this training facility to fruition. um as as
you heard that we've it's been a journey um and uh the journey I think quite frankly um it's in the right place with the right people. Um, Yarmouth has developed, I think, a an identity now as a place where you can
train, you know, our police officers and our firefighters. And I think that's quite frankly that's a that's a role that we play that I think we embrace fully. And it's great to have uh you and your foundation as a partner in that
effort. And um we hope that we can continue to work together in finding ways we can help uh better prepare our firefighters and help equip them uh with the resources that they need. It's unfortunate that we can't get the kind of government dollars that we need to do
that and it's unfortunate that we have to rely on this foundation and others and their generosity to to do what needs to be done. But thank God you're there. Thank God you're there doing what you're doing. and uh we're very appreciative of uh your support. We really are. So,
thank you. >> Thank you. >> When do you get to sleep? >> I'm a terrible sleeper. So, so even when I I I lay down, I'm I'm my mind is racing and I'm thinking of an email, a phone call, or something. I I uh and
what wasn't mentioned, which also takes up a little bit of my time. I have five daughters. >> Wow. Oh, that's okay. >> So, so so I'm active. I so clearly I don't sleep. >> I'm blessed. It keeps me moving.
>> Thank you so much. >> It's too bad that it had something so wonderful had to come out of such a tragedy. >> Correct. >> Um but there are a lot of people that will be forever grateful for what you are doing. And uh >> thank you. It's it's truly a privilege
to be able to be in this position and to be able to help, you know, communities and in this case friends, people that I have not only uh personal relationships but professional relationships for a long time and understanding >> I'm not just somebody who approved a
grant that was really well written, right? um someone who does the job and understands what that need is and connect it to the importance and um it just it it it's I I'm overjoyed and I'm not um making that up hearing from a
board that understands that listen things get tough in in in government but we're going to do everything possible to outfit this team with what they need to get the job done. That is everything to us. They're giving us the ultimate sacrifice. Every day you come to work
and there's a possibility you might not go home. Um and still you come to work. We thank you so much. I mean this community feels so sa safe thanks to our public safety um personnel, both the
fire department and our police department. >> Thank you, >> Joyce. Thank you for the generosity and thank you for helping our leadership team um train new generations of firefighters. Much appreciated.
>> You're welcome. >> I'm I'm so pleased and this is a very tender conversation because everybody's um really said it all. And I'll just say, yeah, we we
can't ever begin to thank the fire department in a little bit in particular because also all of the um we're learning about the the repercussions of fighting fires that we don't see until
years later. And you know, so even getting home after your shift, Yeah. but even living a good long life is something that we need to protect. So, yeah, I'm glad you're here and I'm glad we're we're getting we're we're as committed as we are here in Yarmouth.
So, >> I appreciate it. I I do um appreciate your commitment to to our public safety team here. And um he you know, the chief knows how to get in touch with me. If you have any further questions, I I am a talker. If you want to talk be fast, I would be
here until you got sick of me talking. But, however you want to do it, I'll keep I'll keep it. >> Next time, bring the girls. >> Right. Exactly. >> There you go. Well, I'd like to uh make the motion that we accept the uh donation of 31,000
with great uh thanks >> from the last call foundation second. >> Second. >> Any dis any discussion on the motion? All those in favor? >> Any opposed? Thank you and thank you so much for coming for writing it, writing the grant and recognizing the need.
>> Good work you guys. Um yeah, great efforts from everybody and uh many many people will benefit from this in the future. >> Thank you very much. Thanks for coming down. >> Thanks for having me. >> Welcome to the Cape. >> It's too bad it's raining. >> Tough weather. >> I know >> the flooding conversation.
>> Well, I think >> Do you need a map before you go? You want to take the >> I'm going to take a look at the uh the slideshow and see if I >> alternate routes. >> We can give you the We can map it out for you. >> Thank you. We can map it out how you get back too, not just to leave.
>> Bye. >> Prioritize. >> Yes. All right. So, our next agenda item is the signage at Chase Brook Park. I see Megan here. Good evening again. >> Good evening.
>> Um, thanks for having me. We had um a discussion with Amanda Lima and Jeff Colby following your prior select board meeting talking about the sign at Sandy Sandy Pond. They alerted
me to the conversation knowing that the Chase Brook Park sign is still in the design phase and wanted to ensure that this sign that we're currently designing stays consistent with the select board's desires. And coming out of that
conversation, they had given me some uh pointers on what to do to change the sign um in order to be uh more in line with what your what your your dreams are for signs in in town. And I I agree consistency in
signs is very important. So, the original sign design is in your packet and unfortunately we were hoping to have a revised proof, but it is not here. >> Uh we don't have the final revised proof
showing what we what we are going to hopefully implement, but I can describe the sign and and I'd love your feedback on whether or not we're in the going in the right direction. So, the original design was for two signs, one at the east
entrance and one at the west entrance. And the one at the east entrance was going to be uh perpendicular to the road. So, you can read it going both ways. And either side of the sign would would be just as you have in your
packet. Um the same on either side. and the west entrance to the park was going to have the sign uh closer to the entrance to the parking lot and it was going to be um parallel to the road. So,
as you're driving by, you wouldn't necessarily see that sign, but as you pulled into the parking lot, you would. And the front of that sign would be the same as the east entrance sign. And the back of that sign was going to uh
recognize the funding sources, CPA and other grant um donors. And then it was going to have the list of the original donors for the original Chase Brook Park as well as list the
inmemoriam names that were on the back of the original sign. Knowing that there was discussion about prior donors and and listing names on signs, we have proposed to change the
orientation of that sign to be similar to the other entrance where they're both visible from either side, either direction. And we'd love your thoughts on the original donors and if there's a desire to put that on a separate plaque
within the park. Um, we have thought about that. There are 14 benches that are programmed into this park where plaques could go onto benches or we could do something separate like a a boulder of some sort with a plaque inset
with names on it of the original donors as well as those that have the inmemorial names along them. Um, there are quite a few names. I don't know if you remember what that sign looks like. Yeah, we have a picture of it here. >> There are there are quite a few names. I
I do want to say the the sign as it was proposed was those names were very small, very hard to read. So, changing it from having those names along the back of the sign to perhaps two or three
different areas within the park might be might be more beneficial, easier to read. We do want to recognize the the donors and the grant recipients. Um we have the interpretive sign that's going
there's a several interpretive signs or educational display signs where we could put the funding sources on those signs too. >> Okay. >> Wonderful. >> So the new sign is going to look very
similar to Parker's River Landing. same color, same font, same shape, same posts. They aren't going to be pilings, but they're going to be natural wood with the slants on them. So, they
there will be similarities in the in the signs. >> Excellent. I think that this board has discussed several times about having some continuity. Um, and you know, re after hearing uh Christine's comments,
um, I'm happy that uh that we're considering some other form of recognition of um those those people that were originally on that sign. Um, whether it's on, you know, you're now having them both this
way on 28. I was thinking originally when you had it that way, maybe it would go on the back. Um, so at least I don't particularly have a um personally a um
a specific way, but I am just happy to hear that you're working to incorporate it somehow. Mhm. >> Um but as far as Route 28 and the park signage, I would um wholeheartedly support it to be consistent with the other two parks that we've just
approved. >> That's that's me. Um Liz, >> yeah, I think um it's of course the it does need to be someplace where people who are walking in the park can see it because it's obviously not going to be read from the road, right? So there's no
point in having it facing the road in any way. Um, something we might also consider is, and I don't know how it fits into the plan, but we did talk at some point about QR codes being placed at at um
locations and um so wherever this is, I think the QR code for um a little bit of understanding about why this was created >> might be along with those who have
donated. So maybe this contribution signage should also have a QR code that would be about for more information about the donations. >> We we we did consider that our IT department does not particularly care
for QR codes. They're easy to um mask and bring someone to a malicious website. So we've been we've been shying away from those. Uh perhaps in the future that will change, but we we do have a a very nice website for Chase
Brook Park where where we could we could list all all of the right the in recognition of >> Okay. And I guess if they don't want to do the QR code, then you have to have the web page or correct which >> or Christine could be right there and
explain it to them. Full-time job. But yeah, so I'm essentially I'm on the same page with Tracy and and some kind of uh some kind of link to further information
as you go. You're obviously all over that already, so I don't need to say anything more. >> Joyce, >> um I love this sign, the full design. Obviously, there'd have to be an updated shield covering that one, but um this
seems like a perfect thing for me for, as Christine mentioned, um internal in the park and as Liz mentioned, you know, something that walkers would see. I think my preference would be to have it on a very large rock um or something
freestanding, not just a bench. Because just think if Trace Book Park is very popular, they're going to be seats that are taken on those benches and then no one will ever know. >> Right. >> Right. >> But I I'm delighted to think that this will be in the mix because it sounds
like such a a wonderful combination of different kinds of efforts. And that's why I'd love to see it not split up, but all as it is. And this is a lovely design as it is >> together.
I support what's been said so far. I mean, I I too feel that um not having it on the sign makes the most sense, but to have like for instance, when I see a rock in a park, I'm always looking to see, you know, that generally has
something to do with um donations that have been made or or memors that have been made. And I think that people would be more likely to go up to it and read it than they would to try to find a couple of benches through throughout the park.
>> U especially given the number of people. Um interesting to see my best friend is on here. I didn't realize it. I got to talk to her about that. Uh >> but that would be my idea too. Mark.
>> Uh thank you, Madam Chair. Um, I'm glad we're going in the direction that we are. I think your plan makes sense. Um, um, I believe somehow preserving the story
and naming the the donors is very very important and finding an appropriate way to do that. Um what I have seen in other areas that I think has been very useful um are some of the interpretive signs that Bob Kelly
and the other historical society and historical commission folks have worked on in Yarmouth. Uh the the there's one in particular uh at the Indian Memorial sacred site for the uh uh in the middle of what was once an Indian reservation.
There's interpretive signage there that gives some background in terms of the history of the site and it was well done, well put together. The mounting was very, very sturdy. Um, and I think something similar to like that should should be considered because um I think
what we want to make sure is is that people understand not just and remember the organizations and the individuals involved, but it might help inspire other people to be involved in protecting other parks
in doing other things that involve conservation in the town of Yarmouth. that a group of people can come together and actually find a way to save a place that's special. Um, and I think the more we're able to sort of tell those kinds of stories at the sites that we're
protecting, uh, helps inspire other people to get involved in maybe protecting a place that's special for them. Mhm. >> So, anything that we can do to acknowledge folks, tell the story and leave people with a sense that they can they can do conservation too and they
can get involved. Um, and by mentioning the organizations that have invol been involved, I think there's a value in that because it might inspire folks to maybe participate or make a contribution or do something in their own on in their own way to help sort of further the cause.
>> So, I think that's kind of how I approach this. It's almost like something that we really have to do because I think what we want to be able to do is encourage and perpetuate and and some somehow inspire others to be just as engaged as the people who help
make this this park possible, you know. >> Great. Thank you. >> Yeah. The one thing I think of when I think of this is um I don't know what year this was, but we've redone the park a couple of times I think even since this sign. M
>> so the nice part about having it take you somewhere else is we can add to it we can you know update it because there's probably some updated I'm not sure but I know this last time was basically funded through the town.
So um but um I think adding the historical piece information about about not just the people but you know the whole you know Christine wrote a write great letter about the history of it. >> So I mean all that information can be put somewhere if it can be uh through
some some type of link. I know I'm I'm surprised about the QR code thing. Um, that's unfortunate, but because it's an easy way, right, to to to get them right to a website that has all the information, but in any event, um,
>> I think >> I think it's I think we have a pretty much a consensus of the board. I'm not sure what it is that you need from us. Do you need us to vote on the actual new sign? because we can make a vote that we I I would like to make a vote that or make a motion that we approve the
signage that has been presented by Megan tonight for Chase book Park to be consistent with um the newer signage that is at Parker's River Landing and at the Sandy Pond Park and to somehow
incorporate and honor um the history and maybe you want to come back with that piece of it um or not. I don't know how the board feels about it, but in some way make sure that um the history and the donor's names are somehow um
incorporated in the park, but that the Route 28 signage be consistent with our um most recent >> uh votes. >> I second that. >> Is there any discussion on that motion? >> That sounds like a good idea. That gives
Megan the latitude that she needs. And I just point out the the history is sort of vanishing as as we look. I mean, Yankee Village Restaurant, the Christmas tree shops, Salty's Diner. >> Well, this would be a nice memory of them.
>> Some of them aren't even already there, but >> Okay. Any other discussion on the motion? All those in favor? I. >> Any oppose? Pass unanimously. Thank you. >> Thank you, Megan. Thank you, Christine. >> Thank you, Christine. >> All right. Next up, we have Oh, look at that. It's 9:05. How odd is that? Our
905 item is uh the naming policy. We have uh the current naming policy which was um dated September 30th, 2008. And we have a draft naming policy here in
our packet. Um I had one question about something that was left off from the old one. There's only basically five points on the old one. Um I didn't highlight it though.
Um particular the bid receiving approval. Uh I just have a question because it talks about this policy does not apply to other municipal properties that have been placed exclusively under control and authority of another town border commission.
>> Just >> I can explain that. >> Yeah. Um, under Massachusetts general laws or under a vote at town meeting, there are sometimes properties that are put under the care of the conservation
commission or some other body or board. Uh, the most common example is conservation commission. >> So, um, that's and and and typically mass general laws recognizes their authority on naming. I think that this
is um while that is probably the intent, I'm not sure. Um you know, I would say that recreation is under the recreation commission. So, are we uh giving our authority to name that parcel to them by having this worded in here? Mhm.
>> If the if the vote of town meeting or if the there's a law or some other measure that was taken that sort of ties our hands, I think that's what it's intended to refer to. That's my interpretation of it. Uh when this was worked on by Karen,
uh I had given her naming policies of other similar municipalities and um there was a general understanding in other communities that um there are some
properties that are under the care of conservation commissions when they're required. In some cases, it's by statute or it's by actually the vote of the town meeting. And so, um, I mean, you you you could we could
conceivably have an article that acquires a property at town meeting, authorizes the acquisition of the property, and the article could name the property. That's allowed.
I don't know. I'm I I understand the intent, but I don't think that that's what we have here. I think somehow we need to I don't know, maybe it's by vote of town meeting or control and authority. I >> Well, we do have properties that are
county town owned that are under the control of other boards. >> Correct. And um >> so that's why I'm asking are we relinquishing our authority to allow other people to name those properties? That's what I'm that's what this says to me
>> because it it does. Yeah. So say for instance um >> well one of the things you could do is that you could make it tighter and make it applicable
only if we're we're required to submit to another authority. Right. >> I still can't picture where we'd be required. Well, I think >> a conservation example of a a parcel that that they would name that we
wouldn't want to have a vote on. I'm just I'm just just hypothetically. >> No, I think >> there was one messy thing a couple years ago where somebody on the recreation commission was um talking to to a family and suggested um that their name go on
something. I don't know if it was the whole park, but you know, occasionally people freelance. >> That's still out there, too. um >> hasn't been resolved. >> Well, and you know, I guess you could split hairs that they would say that the parks are in the authority of the recreation commission, right? But
I I think ultimately the the select board should be the ones that have the the authority to name a park. You should reserve all all >> naming naming to the >> and if there's an extenduating circumstance, it doesn't mean that the select board wouldn't understand that. >> Yeah. But it still I think
>> again this is a common policy that was drafted in several other municipalities. Got >> so um it was sometimes you work with things that work well in other places. So like I said this was lifted because in other communities they probably have more properties that are
>> named and controlled by other non- select board. >> You know >> again there's no there's no pride of authorship in this. if there if you want to strike some language. Like I said, this was this actually came up when we were dealing with the uh the drive-in
site >> and the thinking the thinking at the time was that maybe we need an updated policy >> and that so that's where this came and then we went through the process of >> doing a naming uh under other circumstances. But I I do think there is
a value in having an updated naming policy and and I think if this board wants to strike that language to see it struck >> fine with me. >> I would like um our staff to incorporate both of them together for um
only because like Okay, so you start to read what we're getting rid of, right? Um the town administrator who afforded to the appropriate town department or division for review. Um I'm not sure in the new policy what the process is.
Yeah, it it has it all in there. What do you mean? It's uh suggestions are made. It must be if it comes from the public, it must be supported by registered voters. >> Registered voters. So, we have to bring the we have
>> if it comes from a member of the public. >> Oh, that's like a petitioned. >> But that's not how that's not how it happens. Now, somebody can petition us. We don't have to bring it to town meeting. >> It doesn't say town meeting. It just says it's they want support. So if somebody decides they would like to name
something, they need to have not just them but 50 other neighbors agree. >> Sounds like a history of the the landing. >> We don't need to do that. No, because what happened like with smugglers, right? A person came and they brought it to us and we don't we didn't need the
voters. We had we have the authority to make that. >> I'm saying that if we could take >> I I think this is a great start. I definitely think we should update it, but I think we should take and make sure that all the pieces that are here. We're not that we're not getting rid of
the the the process and things like before it goes to town meeting. Why do we need it to go have it have a petition article? >> Well, there's a couple of issues I think that that need to be talked about separately. I think if if you're incorporating the old policy and there's
to me the thrust of this old policy is that anybody like the naming goes to the highest bidder. >> It just seems unseammly. I think it should be the old board. I'm talking about the old one. Yeah. >> And so so I I I don't know if you'd want to incorporate those things. And you
know there's another thing that I'll I'll just say this take the heat. you know, um I on on the Parker's River Landing, I I think that the select board did a great job with that a couple of times, but I I I really didn't like to see a process where, you know, you have
an advisory committee and then they come before you and they threaten you and say, "Well, if you don't do what we want, we're going to uh take you to town meeting." And and I I think you ought to clarify that and just say that it if it's under statute, it's the select board that has the naming and the town
meeting does not review that naming. So that way people don't come in and say, "Well, if you don't do what I want, I'm going to do you know, it takes just a couple of signatures to bring it to town meeting and then um you know, all bets are off. >> It's not a good way to to to do it." >> Yeah. >> Have fun with that. Do you think we
could just tighten it up? As Bob says, under Massachusetts general law, it's the select board that has the primary responsibility for naming properties. All right, that's what it says in the policy. It's a recognition, but that
under other circumstances, there are properties named uh by other boards that have perhaps under general laws the same that same power. Um, I think that that statement is abundantly clear that anybody wants to know about
naming, it says it right there. This policy recognizes that under Mass General laws, it's the select board that makes the call. And I think that trumps Now, we can get an opinion from town council. I think that even trumps town meeting.
>> Well, because we're the ones who appoint the boards >> because because it's mass general laws gives us the authority. No, >> I don't know. I kind of think it's important to to leave the window open for the public to participate in these
defi decisions and that's the only window they have. >> Well, we let them participate and then we ignored them the last time, so I'm not sure about that. But anyway, >> um, >> well, you need a new policy. This was a draft and like I said, I put some ideas
together based on what other towns did. I gave them to Karen Green before she left. >> This is what she came up with. Uh, we never really moved on it because I think the Parker River thing sort of >> moved at a different pace. Uh, and this thing was sort of sitting there, but we
still have no really decent naming policy. So I I'm I'm open to consider any and all amendments. >> Me too. I agree with that. >> But I think I think this is a good start. >> Bitter thing and I definitely think it should be changed. But I just want to
make sure that the process is clear >> um on how it how it arrives at us. >> So maybe maybe you want to propose some changes. I don't I I would like staff to make sure that >> we're that we're have a process and that
this has have you has is this just Karen this never went through town administration right or >> Right. Right. This was something that >> I would like you to take a look at it and make sure it's consistent with Mass General Law and to to make sure it's as
clear as clear as uh mud. >> Clear as mud. Personally, I have no problem with the sentence. This policy recognizes the Massachusetts General Laws gives the authority and responsibility for the naming of municipal property and uh with local
select boards. Period. >> Then let's take out that the last the last sentence then in that in that applicability. >> Yeah, I don't think we need it. >> Take it out. Not with me. >> That works. I I still don't see a
process of which it comes to us. So >> you don't >> Well, nothing gets named unless it unless we name it, right? >> That's what the policy says. >> Yeah. >> But yeah, >> you guys what to do? I'm just telling you my concerns. >> Yeah. It just talks about where it comes
from and then which if you know >> we're the ones that name >> and I don't that's what Mass General says. >> I believe it needs to go through the public. So I I think to that extent it needs to >> strike that then. >> Okay. I would like a nice fresh good copy to vote on personally.
>> So, we take that up next time with a a clean copy or would you like a motion now? >> No, you guys do whatever you want. If you want to make a motion and approve it with amendments or or whatever you want to do. I'm I'm saying I would like staff to look at it >> and make sure >> give them till the next meeting then. Yeah,
>> that that's that's just me. Um, if you guys >> I kind of like the um the final sent the final paragraphs about before making a final decision or if the board decides to consider naming a particular property or portion
thereof, you make an announcement at a public meeting and you make that gives an opportunity to receive comments from the public. >> This doesn't even require a a quorum of the board. So if you have three members present, it just it it doesn't this is this is >> How does a board meet and decide on
anything without a quorum? >> I'm saying if there's three people here with a >> three would be a quorum. It says a majority vote. What am I looking at the same? Oh, you're looking at the final sentence. >> That's what you said. You're looking >> No, no, I was looking at be I was reading the the third paragraph up from
that final final paragraph. It's >> not that complicated. >> No, it's not. But I like the fact that you have an opportunity. So I'm an idiot. So because I don't understand it. >> I want it to be clear. I don't think it's >> Make changes. >> I I have made my my comments.
>> You've just asked the staff to review it. That's not a change. >> I don't think we need the final sentence. >> The final sentence. >> Yeah. >> I mean, no, the final paragraph. Beg your pardon. >> There you go. >> For this the reasons you Tracy was
mentioning. But I do like the public having some opportunity to be a part of the decision. >> Well, we always meet and make these things in a public meeting. But what what does that mean by having them What does that mean? >> It means that they just make can make a
suggestion. It it just gives the board we may solicit comment. For instance, the paragraph during the comment period, the board may solicit comment on the naming from the historical commission or other committees blah blah blah. >> Doesn't that take care of it? That in
the paragraph, it's very public. >> Yeah, >> that's what I'm saying. I think that's good. >> That's good. >> Yeah. >> Sounds good. >> It calls for a comment period and public Yeah. engagement, which is what I'm saying is good. >> Yeah. No, that is good. >> Okay.
Um, I make a motion that we refer this to staff who may even need to consult legal, I guess, um, uh, with a mission to come back with two suggestions, um, that they think are are sensible given that we're supposed to be in
charge of naming. >> You want two versions? >> Two versions. >> Wouldn't you just want them to review it and come back with what they're what? >> Yes. overall. I mean, like just >> May >> maybe just um and give us the u give us the bylaw
text as well. >> I mean, for me personally, I have no problem with this except for this that one that says that this policy does not apply to other municipal properties that have been placed exclusively under the control and authority of another town,
border, or commission simply because I think it gets confusing. >> Right. >> I I have no problem with cutting that. Oh, I'm fine. >> I think that makes a great deal of sense right there. >> Yep. >> Well, we're referring it. So, it's referring. >> So, let me just ask you a question that
um if there's something that that the board wants to name, you could the board could bring it up that they want to name something. Mhm. >> Um it could be suggested to the board by
a town official or committee or member of the public and if it's from a member of the public they want to get some signatures and but that's the method. >> So that would be the process that that would >> so the board can bring it up themselves or someone can suggest it to the board.
But but the key thing is is you you can't come in and threaten the board. It's the board's decision. >> Right. And and that is clarified. >> I would like that clarified. Okay. And I think I don't know how the board feels about them collecting signatures. I I'm
not we don't request that now. If somebody wants to >> I like it because otherwise you get frivolous stuff and the onus of having to collect a few signatures. 50 is nothing. >> So what do you think? >> So 500 signatures. >> No, no, 50. I mean, it's it's we're not
trying to kill them, >> but it just it just prevents the the cra, you know, 25 million different suggestions. >> See, part part of this is to make it abundantly clear that it's the select board >> that's in charge of this. All right,
>> because that's why there's a naming policy. So, when people go running around say, I want to name this park for my uncle Fred. he was a great guy, you know, he was on the post office or whatever, right? We we have all heard those stories. And so the value of
having a policy is that it makes it abundantly clear that it's us and this is the process and this is these are the factors. So I would say to someone if they were lobbying me during my office hours that they want
>> that's thunder. >> Oh, >> is that what that is? >> Yeah. >> Whoa. We have good lightning rods, right? >> I've been watching radar. >> Okay. >> So, Mark, do you do you think that the 50 signatures are are something that you want and then so what does that get
certified by the >> I think what I think what we did was put something. A number of other communities had that recommendation in it. What we wanted to do was put together what we thought made the best from a small selection of communities that had what
we thought were good policies. And so we put them together and uh this is what uh Karen thought made sense. And I and I and I and I thought it was a good place to start. I'm not wedded to that 50 10 whatever, but I'm just saying this is
what other communities thought was good. I like it. >> I'm I'm very agnostic. I I do think, however, though, as as Liz said, having people think a little bit about it before they just drop something in and spend a little bit of time and energy
behind it in in doing so with a policy that names the other factors, you know, um I think is is important. So I think when you add that to the totality of it, uh maybe it doesn't have to be 50, maybe it can be another
number. But the the point is is that it requires a certain degree of work. >> Yeah. And support >> of and to show it shows in creating an administrative record for the select board. It creates at least a sense that there's some community support.
>> That's what is important. We got to recognize >> the community, >> right? and then having some public hearing, some public vetting >> and awareness of it at least covers us that we can't be accused of having done
it in the dark of night or >> so when it says public hearing then is that advertised public hearing or is that just at a public meeting? >> I mean these are the things that >> that's a good question. >> I mean but there's a lot of them. Okay, so the 50 signatures is fine if that's what we want but what as certified by
the town clerk? I mean, we we got to get into details. >> Needs to take a look. >> No. Well, on this >> I I mean, I just think it needs to be more clear. That's all. I'm not voters. They would have to go through it and and think about these questions that it just it's a good start.
>> Again, in many of the others that we saw that didn't say certified by the town clerk, but I think that's a legitimate suggestion. Sure. Put that in. >> You can just say certified. >> Yeah. >> As evidenced by their certified signatures. Yeah. So you get that Bob?
>> Yes. >> I think he can take it from here. >> So you can bring us back something that >> again this was drafted based on the best policies from a handful. >> So should we say a public in a in a in a public meeting or do you want it to be
an advertised public hearing? >> I'm not sure I would call it an advertised public hearing but we so in a public in a public meeting. >> I think we've we've done public hearings on the budget, right? We've done a public hearing on the capital budget. Those are advertised. >> I just don't know who's going to pay to,
you know what I mean? Like is it something that we want the public to know before we do it? >> One thing that you you should do is change it. The board may hold a public hearing. Shall >> may not shall because the board decides are you know
>> the board is the one who decides if the interest is significant. >> Yes. There you go. And then if the board decides we want to hold a hearing, why don't we put it in the paper? You know, then it's up to the board to decide this needs a hearing, then we're going to advertise it. If not, it's a
>> How else do people know about it? >> Yeah, that's Well, that's Isn't that what a public hearing is? Is that we advertise it? >> It's normally a public meeting unless you decide it's a public hearing >> and then we advertise it like we do all of our hearings. If it's if it's on the agenda for us to
decide whether or not there's public interest without the public being noticed. >> That's what I'm saying. So, put the public hearing requirement in there. >> Okay. >> Every time you name something. >> That's what I'm That's what I think we need to clarify. >> Yeah. >> It says we may decide we may decide
something. Yeah. May. Yeah. >> But then there there's two places where I think that has to be changed. There's a lot to be said about, you know, like when you say public hearing, you know, as advertised in the paper, nobody reads the paper anymore. I mean, are we really even are we really even advertising it
where somebody, >> you know, does that mean as advertised on Facebook? That >> I'm not saying I want it advertised. I'm saying these are things that need to be clarified. >> To me, to me personally, >> if it's on our agenda, it's a public
hearing. I mean just by the the nature of it being on the select board agenda and um >> and I would say public meeting. >> Yeah, public meeting is fine. It doesn't have to be hearing. >> But again, the way Bob was suggesting the language, he was suggesting may
>> see here here's the >> giving notice to the people that may be pushing for something. >> Here's the process, right? Let's just talk. It's a structural process, right? Now, if if you follow the whole process,
what it's saying is that if the board is going to do a naming, it it does it it announces it at a public meeting. So, you're already there. That's your minimum floor at a public meeting. And then it says the
board shall provide opportunity to receive comments for 30 days. There's another these are standards, right? So, so you establish your standard. They're all done at public meetings. >> Yeah. >> And then it's it's left open on the um after the first hearing for 30 days to
receive comments. Now, the thing is is you have to leave this to the board's discretion. If in that comment period you receive a lot of comments, then then you may take a vote that you want to raise the level of the performance
standard to an actual hearing. and and so so you start off it's a public meeting. You start off with a minimum public comment period and if the comments come in if you decide that it should be elevated you decide that it's
a public hearing and if it's a public hearing we'll advertise it. We'll advertise it on the website. We'll you know we have all kinds of ways of advertising it. But you see how that it it's set up for the the selectman control it. it's at a public meeting and if you're moved by how many people come
out then you can have an extra you know and if you remove the word hearing you say you can have an extra public meeting >> but but that's the idea is it starts here and then it goes to this step and then if you decide you can elevate it to a third step >> and the process is transparent rather
than making it up as you go along. >> Yes. >> All right. >> All right. That way the public so again if someone is approaching us with naming a park after Uncle Fred they at least are served notice that this is the process. >> Yes.
>> So whether it's Uncle Fred or Aunt Mary or somebody else or the Pope whatever it is this is our process. >> I like the fact that um what other towns recognize is that some places are just known for a geographical feature. It's
like when Sandy Pond, right? >> Right. Sandy Pond. That's >> we all refer to that as Sandy Pond. That makes sense to name the Sandy Pond Park or the Sandy Pond Playground, the Sandy Pond Playground. >> Um that makes eminent sense, right? So it suggests in the policy that people
shouldn't be surprised if we name something after that place. >> Yep. Mhm. >> And that as far as it being an actual person that they have to have done something significant, >> some association with it >> to make it
>> right >> to make that possible. So just because you like some child's name and you want to have it on the playground doesn't mean that >> that person >> meets the criteria for why you they
should be on the >> Exactly. Yeah. There many people that get emotionally connected to >> Oh yeah. >> Right. >> So yeah. >> So it's sort of like well >> is there what's their connection to that site?
>> Right. What's their connection >> or to the town in general? Okay. So >> yeah. >> So can we ask Bob and Amy to to help on this? >> Yes. Bring it back on for next the next agenda. Perfect. >> Thank you. >> All right. Thank you.
>> Board and committee actions. >> Okay. Um >> before we lose power. >> Yeah. >> Yes. In which case they would serve forever. Isn't that the way we do it? >> Um I'd like to uh uh propose that we accept the resignation of Eric Weston
from the board of health with thanks for his service during an especially colorful few years on the board of health. >> So moved. Second with thanks. >> Uh any discussion? No. All in favor? I >> I'd like to vote that we accept the
resignation of Mike Duffy from the Cape Lake compact governing board alter alter alternate rep position. Um he's uh brought engineering expertise but he's putting his engineering expertise totally into energy committee right now.
>> Thanks. >> Second. >> Okay. Any discussion? Nope. Okay. Um, all in favor? >> Good. >> I >> Okay, then appointments. We will have one edit on the appointments. Um, I'd like to uh propose the uh uh appointment
of Christine Dolan to the Conservation Commission for a three-year term um to end June 2029. >> Any move? Second. >> Any discussion? All in favor? I >> I
>> Okay, then um the next one is the one that requires an edit. Um the uh Capeite compact governing board appointments run by the calendar year. So what we'd be doing is we'd be wanting to appoint to appoint Capelike compact governing board
alternate rep um Michael Ahern from Energy Committee to finish Mike Duffy's unfinished term and have that end December 31st, 2026. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Second. >> Discussion. All in favor? >> I.
>> Okay. Reappoints. Um we have uh reappointments to the historical commission. um Julie Makabe and David Ginopoulos for three-year renewals um ending July 2029. >> So moved.
>> Second. >> Discussion. >> All in favor? >> I. >> And then for Sam Lawrence, a one-year term that will extend through July 2027. >> Moved. Second. >> Second. >> Discussion. All in favor?
>> I. >> Okay. Then our final item is uh recreation commission um for Mary Johnson, a three-year term um that would run through July 2029. >> So moved. Second.
>> Discussion. All in favor? >> And for Debbie Clark, a one-year term that would run through July 2027. >> I'll move. >> Second. >> Discussion.
All in favor? Hi. Thank you. >> All right. >> Wonderful. >> Um, upcoming agenda review. We just added something to our next meeting. We just added the uh for >> policy >> policy >> policy naming vote
>> August 11th naming policy. Okay. All right. Recognition of Andy. So, we get to give him accolades once again. The dog hearing will be on there. >> Maybe.
>> Um, I think it will be. It's been postponed a couple of times now. >> Yeah. Everyone's had their chance to say they can't make it once and and >> Whoa. >> Moving right along. We got those appointments. >> Wait a minute. Are we moving right
along? Because we just our recordings stop >> TV might be down. Someone's gonna have to take some minutes. >> I have it. It's all on the serve. So, >> you got it. >> So, we can we can >> even even if we continue is recording now. >> Okay.
>> Just not live and I I think the Zoom recording is done, but I still have >> Thank you, Liam. No problem. >> Perfect. All right. Wonderful. So then we have long the long pawn study uh disbanding the drive-in site utilization committee and discussion vote on
complete streets. Um the other and maybe I'm missing this. Um I have a letter here that was in the packet that for for signature from for support of legislation review for local
aid. Um did we vote on this already? Yes, we did. That's over. You you um wanted to make amendments to it. Um I I missed that part of the meeting. I had to go get the presentation
from >> substance letter. We when you had spoken about it um it was going to the conferences. So we we had asked to just send it to the legislative delegation. >> But the board the board already took a vote on this.
>> They did. Yes. >> Okay. All right. I'm just making sure before I sign it because I don't remember. >> That was the last meeting, wasn't it? >> Yep. And that language got stricken. >> And Tracy, the compact would like to give a a a report at some point like September. Fine. Um because um we've
been paying attention to your your wish to hear updates from what's going on on boards we have a representative on. >> All right. Great. So, we'll have to find out when we can meet with them. Um, we add that the Cape Compact to to
find out when we could coordinate that >> is there any need to attend to the library building committee? >> You mean disband it? >> Mhm. >> No, they were only they were only in effect through the vote. >> Through through the vote. That was it.
>> So, they're disbanded automatically, >> right? So whatever happened I know we I had asked you before about um Mary Alice reaching out to our assembly of delegate member about coming. I don't I think that that's dropped off here now just for an update.
>> I'll have to check on the status of that. originally she said she would come and then if there was some and I just would love to know what's going on in in that uh regard >> and are we still working away with um we
had the letter from the school committee >> that'll be >> about taking legal yeah >> it's August 10th right >> August 10th and um I had that for my um update to to bring Thank you everyone for responding um to the email and um
because we have to get back to the superintendent on who's going to be attending and um I have Tracy Post and Joyce Flynn will be representing the board at that meeting. >> Right. Right. I mean it's open for everybody if >> Well, we would have to post they asked
for a representative. >> Okay. >> We got um we got two people responded that they wanted to go. So that's what we got. >> And that's not a quorum. So then we don't have to. All right. as long as the board's comfortable with that representation. If everybody wants to attend and participate, then let us know. We should post a meeting.
>> No. Okay. >> Okay. Um and so for the public, we had our goals uh meeting on Saturday and are are there I know that this agenda came out before we had
our goals meeting. So are there um I can't remember now. Um, we have to I my recollection is we have lots of things that we wanted to but I think feel like we need to wait for Bob to >> Great. Yeah, you guys are doing my report. So, this will this will cut it short.
>> So, as far All right, we'll move we'll move on. Does anybody have anything else for upcoming regender review then? >> No. >> Okay, great. Individual items. list. Um
I wanted to report that I um have reached out to Cape Media and the new executive director and I will be meeting um this week at some point. Um >> excellent. >> The working group for the capital
improve or capital improvement program. That's something that Bob you're going to set up, right? and we'll have a a working group much like we did at the uh for the goals meeting for the capital improvement program or plan or whatever the peak.
>> Yep. That's part of the goals, >> right? Okay. So, we'll wait on that. Yep. >> The other thing I just want I wanted to report that this the we had a our discussion about the library at the goals meeting and um I we are continuing
to meet as a fundraising group and I did reach out to the inspector general's office because Dorcas was a little bit concerned about a conflict of interest >> or abuse of power >> or abuse of power and he has um confirmed that there's no it yet there's
no entity It's five people who are meeting to talk about what might happen. So he feels very strongly that there's no conflict of interest or abuse of power. So just to report back on that. >> So if you're going to have a baked sale
or a car wash, you you just don't use the car the town shield >> with the fun. >> Absolutely. That's correct. Yes. >> I'm relieved. I think the difference in well I mean it's it's your that an ethics thing that people should
understand is that's your personal thing that if if you're in violation of it that's your personal fine it's not the board. >> Um but the key to that piece is and you said it at our goals meeting which which may make the difference is that you said it might be a private library. That's
one thing. But if it's something that ultimately you're going to donate back to the town that money, I think that that's where, you know, and obviously my personal opinion, I've said it before, um I think you put business owners in a
while ethically, I think it puts them in a difficult position as a select board member to say to say no to you. But I'm not soliciting anything. That's important for for everybody to understand. All we're doing is meeting
as five people to talk about what might happen. There's no 501c3. There's no known profit. All we're doing is talking. >> Okay. So there's >> I think if you're concerned about appearances and potential conflicts, there may be some value in officially disbanding the committee. That way no
one could accuse >> the library committee. >> Yeah. It may it may very that way no one could accuse a member of the committee. >> She's not a member of the committee. She wasn't she wasn't on that. >> Oh, you weren't. >> No, I was was our representative. She's doing it as an individual. She's trying
to fundra for >> No, no. And let's back up. I'm not trying to fundra for anything. >> I I'm helping them with their coordination of um a me a talk as five people. So, we're not fundraising yet. We don't have any. >> I I just think in terms of appearance's
sake, if there's something going on, I don't want to be getting questions if the committee's been disbanded and there's something else going on with the private group. I think there might be some value in just officially disbanding that committee. >> That's I think from my point of view that kind of brought it up.
>> No, because Yeah. No, I I think there may be some value in doing that. So I I I I think if there are these other discussions going on, I don't want people to assume that it's being done, these meetings are going on with the support of the select board. >> Right. >> All right. >> Yeah. >> How about if I throw disbanding the
committee onto um appointments next time? >> We should definitely I was going to say we should definitely look at the charge and see if it's uh >> dispandable. No, if it's if it's already dissolved >> because that's what we we assumed, but we need to verify. I think there was
some value to re if it indeed it has been disbanded to at least make an announcement that it has all right under appointments uh when that comes up Joyce I think it's a great idea >> that will be a clear division chapter one next chapter >> and yeah so if there's something else that comes up it's going to have to be a
whole new committee >> okie dokie so those were my individual items >> and I have no individual items >> none for me I'm waiting for the lightning to strike. >> No, my poor little Coco. >> I know. Poor Coco. All right. Little dog
is also freaking uh we have a consent agenda here. Um on the consent agenda, we have um an employment agreement for Bob Lton that extends his >> Bob sayuck. >> I'm sorry. That's no not wishful
thinking. >> No, that's classic Bob. We're dealing with contemporary >> TV is back. >> Well, >> all right. So, this is this um extends his uh time to April 5th, 2027. Is that correct?
>> An additional year. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Oh, I thought but I thought we moved to have it >> we did that in and we did that in executive session when we were moved to >> Yes. No, you said you um had originally
made the motion for December 2026 to the end of the year and then I think he said April 2027. >> What are you thinking? >> It's not my memory of it at all. >> Remember we talked about this. It gives a little um you know
>> flexible time. Yeah. So that >> you might want to go you know we got town meeting and stuff like that. You might need some more help there. And then um if if you want help after that, I'd you know, still be available. Yes. Time basis. But that way at least you have, you know, the contract covered.
It's not uh um you know, >> so what do I do? I made a motion and it passed. Do we just >> What was What was I'm sorry. >> Um it was to um extend the contract um through December 31st, 2027. I made that
in executive session. It was seconded by Dorcas and we passed it. You have to vote it in public session. >> I know, but she's saying the date's not consistent with what we voted in executive session. So, can we >> Doesn't have to be. It's It's what you vote in public session. I just what we talked about add, you know, um you add
an extra year. I If you want to do it till change it to December, do that. Whatever you know makes you more comfortable. >> Personally, I'd like to see how how do we make it then December 31st for 2027? We just amend this. >> Okay.
>> Is what he's saying. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> So that keeps you on longer. >> No, that's that cuts off from >> No, no. Shorter. >> No, she's talking about to the end of 2027. >> Is that instead of April >> because that was the motion
>> December 31st. >> Yeah, that's what I remember too. You're right, Joyce. >> That work. original contract was till April of um >> so maybe we just didn't maybe we just didn't get the updated one here. Can you
can you review the >> catch choice? If you want I could I make a motion that we >> he's reviewing. >> You want to wait? >> Well, no. I just want to make sure that what I mean if Bob doesn't have an intent of staying till the end of >> it is I I mean I I'm not sure what
you're reading. >> So, >> you got to like look at the document. I >> this this says um April um 28. >> Oh. Oh, wait. >> It goes It goes to April 27 already. >> And what what you wanted to do is add
another year to it. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> I I didn't realize we talked about 2028 at all. I'm I'm now at C. >> Okay. I see what you're saying. The term agreement is extend for a one-year period until April. Okay. So, our vote at the meeting was December of 2027.
That's what I >> Yes. But now we going. >> Yeah. Okay. >> So we need to >> is is it the preference of um Bob that we go till April 2028? I just you know this was new to me with
this um agenda because it didn't seem to be one of the possibilities we talked about last time. >> Yeah. What what we talked about was that um you know my target retirement date is the beginning of t is 28 but we'll we'll
extend the contract out a year to allow if there's any like float time. So it it's not like a drop dead situation but at least you're covered till 28 contractwise. >> So so we don't have to renegotiate that. So you would you would suggest that the
end date the ideal end date would be >> April 2028. So we need to amend our uh you need to amend your motion. >> Is that right? I think >> Hold on a second. I I think what we should do to be consistent is to leave
section B here that says the town will grant town administrator a 5% merit um increase in a 5% cost of living adjustment effective April 5th, 2027. And then in a say the term agreement shall extend until
December 31st, 2027 with all compensation benefits to remain in place. And then we're consistent with the vote we already took. And if we need to do anything beyond that, we can have another discussion. >> So in instead of up here, Bob, where it says by a period of one year,
>> I got it. >> Okay. >> Um is there a motion to amend the consent agenda? >> Motion to amend the consent agenda. >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> Motion to approve the >> All those in favor? >> I.
>> Motion to approve the consent agenda. Okay. >> Is that our only item on it? >> Yeah. >> All right. Town Minister. >> Well, I guess we voted on that. >> We did. All those in favor? We said I. >> We voted on the amendment to the approval to
>> Yeah. Then we It would be the same. >> The amendment was the only thing in question, right? >> Okay. We just >> Okay, good enough. >> We voted to approve the amended agenda. >> All right. So, I think don't have to approve. >> Is anybody else unclear on that? Are we're good? >> We're good. You can tell we're getting
fuzzier as it gets later. >> I get fuzzy every time when I show up these days. I'm getting old. So are we all. So what's up, Bob? >> All right. Well, just congratulations on a very successful goal setting workshop which you conducted last Saturday, July
18th. It's very valuable process that the board goes through in in setting the major priority for the town for the for the upcoming year. Now, currently I have um all the material. We have very detailed notes and then we have all of the big sheets that are rolled up that's
called the the scroll. >> The scroll. And so, um, I'll be processing along with Amy the scroll and we'll be preparing a draft of the goals that we'll present to the select board hopefully at your next meeting and we'll
be able to review those and then um get an approval on how the draft looks and then we'll move towards the implementation phase which I'm very much looking forward to not only the um capital improvement uh task force that we're going to be working on but I I think more importantly working with the
individ individual departments on um you know getting them involved with the update of the goals and folks have been looking forward to that. So um thank you very much. That really gives us the fuel that we need as an organization to push everything forward. Um I want to hand
this out. You don't need to take any action on it, but if you could maybe just grab one and hand them down. I promised I would do this at our last meeting and and this is uh the town meeting calendar for a meeting that's proposed for November 16, 2026.
And what I wanted to just call your attention to so you can start looking at the details of it earlier. Um you don't need to go through it this evening, but the key thing is that um step one would be on August 11, 2026 would be to
establish a town meeting date. So, and this shows you if you do that what all the different steps are and how they line up and everything. So, >> we need to have that on the agenda. >> Take a look at that. We'll put that on the agenda, but you have the detail now. So, you get a couple of weeks head start
um on that one. And we talked already about the Dennis Yarmouth Regional School District agreement and that meeting is going to be August 10. And we've got our representatives there. I wanted to call your attention to um we
had every meeting we have the calendar and the last few meetings it's shown um but next week I'm on vacation so I just wanted to make sure I >> have a great time >> warned everybody >> all right have a great time >> and I that's all I had for this evening
>> I thank you Bob I move to adjourn a second >> second >> any discussion >> oh let's have a discussion >> have a great vacation Bob >> thank Goodbye.