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January 22, 2018
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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)(3) - Authorize executing memorandum of understanding with DPW union. 3. 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.
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)(3) - Authorize executing memorandum of understanding with DPW union. 3. 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; Ms. English Braga, aye; Chairman Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Moran, second: Jones)
Proclamation
Proclamation
.
From the minutes
“No Guff Week - January 29-February 2, 2018 proclamation in the packet read as a motion by Mr. Jones. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for Change of Ownership of Lodging House License - CMI Hospitality, LLC - Captain's Manor Inn, 27 We
Approve Application for Change of Ownership of Lodging House License - CMI Hospitality, LLC - Captain's Manor Inn, 27 West Main Street, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approve Application for Two One-Day Liquor Licenses - Falmouth Theatre Guild - Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive - F
Approve Application for Two One-Day Liquor Licenses - Falmouth Theatre Guild - Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive - Friday, 2/9/18 and Saturday, 2/10/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Approve Application for a One-Day Liquor License - West Falmouth Library, 575 West Falmouth Hwy., Saturday, 2/3/18
Approve Application for a One-Day Liquor License - West Falmouth Library, 575 West Falmouth Hwy., Saturday, 2/3/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Approve Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Conservation Restriction Mr. Suso told the BOS materials are in the packet
Approve Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Conservation Restriction Mr. Suso told the BOS materials are in the packet regarding conservation restriction on the
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Authorize Town Manager to Accept NRCS Federal Funding for Coonamessett and Megansett Projects
Approval to authorize the Town Manager to accept the funds subject to Town Meeting vote
Approval to authorize the Town Manager to accept the funds subject to Town Meeting vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval to authorize the Town Manager to accept the funds subject to Town Meeting vote. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Payment to Cape Cod Municipal Healthcare from Veterans Department Donation Account
Approve Payment to Cape Cod Municipal Healthcare from Veterans Department Donation Account
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Gosnold Polar Plunge - Falmouth Heights Beach - Saturday, 2/10/18 Lisa Tischer, Community Coordinator Gosnold, this will
Gosnold Polar Plunge - Falmouth Heights Beach - Saturday, 2/10/18 Lisa Tischer, Community Coordinator Gosnold, this will raise funds for prevention department
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Shade Tree Hearing - 744 Main Street Chair Moran read the hearing notice.
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve the removal and recommend replacement occur
To approve the removal and recommend replacement occur.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve the removal and recommend replacement occur. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Shade Tree Hearing - 184 Siders Pond Road Chair Moran read the hearing notice.
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Let the homeowner remove the trees in the roadway
To let the homeowner remove the trees in the roadway.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Jones, PattersonNo: Moran
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to let the homeowner remove the trees in the roadway. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-1 (Chair Moran)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Send a letter to Senator deMacedo asking for support in the renovation of the New Bedford Pier
To send a letter to Senator deMacedo asking for support in the renovation of the New Bedford Pier.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to send a letter to Senator deMacedo asking for support in the renovation of the New Bedford Pier. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Appoint EDIC Chairman to Fill a Vacancy Chair Moran thanked Michael Galasso for his service. Christopher Land, General C
Approval to appoint Christopher Land as President
Approval to appoint Christopher Land as President.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval to appoint Christopher Land as President. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote Articles and Execute Warrant - April 9, 2018 Town Meeting Mr. Suso noted the motion would be on the revised article
Approve Articles 1-47 for April Town Meeting forum
To approve Articles 1-47 for April Town Meeting forum.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to approve Articles 1-47 for April Town Meeting forum. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Number the articles in the draft
To number the articles in the draft.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to number the articles in the draft. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Execute warrant
To execute warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to execute warrant. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve. 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 Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approval and not release.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and not release. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received-none.
Adjourn at 10:04 p.m
To adjourn at 10:04 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 10:04 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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