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January 8, 2018
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Susan Moran, Megan English Braga, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson, Doug Brown
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Convene the executive session under 1
To convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Discuss resolution of all turbine litigation 2. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(6) - Status/update on potential purchase of Lyberty Green project site because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
The roll call does not give a vote for Megan English Braga, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Moran called the open session to order at 6:30 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Discuss resolution of all turbine litigation 2. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(6) - Status/update on potential purchase of Lyberty Green project site because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. It was followed by a unanimous roll call vote in Open Session to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the above-listed items, and to return to Open Session after discussion. Roll call vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chairman Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Moran, second: Jones)
Approve Application for Special One-Day All Alcohol Liquor Licenses - Falmouth Theatre Guild - Highfield Theater, 58 Hig
Approve Application for Special One-Day All Alcohol Liquor Licenses - Falmouth Theatre Guild - Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive - 1/26, 1/27, 1/28, 2/2, 2/3 & 2/4/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to adopt FY 2019 Budget Vote to accept fiscal year budget-see revised agenda in the packet.
Adopt and send to the Finance Committee
To adopt and send to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adopt and send to the Finance Committee. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Discussion of State Building Stretch Code as a Potential April Town Meeting Warrant Article Mr. Suso noted the Board of
Put a placeholder on
To put a placeholder on.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to put a placeholder on. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Presentation by the Town Manager on the Status of the Wind Turbines Mr. Suso shared a PowerPoint with the Board of Selec
Have Mr. Suso ask for clarification from the Building Commissioner
To have Mr. Suso ask for clarification from the Building Commissioner.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to have Mr. Suso ask for clarification from the Building Commissioner. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Support Mr. Suso to authorize him to find qualified firm or consultant to look into this, including feasibility and costs
To support Mr. Suso to authorize him to find qualified firm or consultant to look into this, including feasibility and costs.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to support Mr. Suso to authorize him to find qualified firm or consultant to look into this, including feasibility and costs. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Discuss/Announce Charter Review Process Attorney Duffy told the Board of Selectmen it has been 7 years since reviewed. M
Start the process of a nine month board
To start the process of a nine month board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to start the process of a nine month board. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Approval with edits.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval with edits. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval and not release.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and not release. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approval and not release.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and not release. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received Chair Moran noted a long term Finance committee member, Gary Anderson, ann
Adjourn at 9:04 p.m
To adjourn at 9:04 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 9:04 p.m. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
From the Falmouth Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agenda and Meeting Management portal (CivicClerk), linked from the Select Board page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Falmouth Enterprise (capenews.net), by Gene M. Marchand and Devin Ankeney, and an Enterprise campaign photo of Heather Goldstone.
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