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February 12, 2018
24 recorded votes, 0 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 2.21(a)(3) - Review of settlement agreement with Mass CEC. 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 6:32 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 2.21(a)(3) - Review of settlement agreement with Mass CEC. 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)
Approve Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. petition to install one new pole (#86/10.5) on Hinckley Road, we
Approve Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. petition to install one new pole (#86/10.5) on Hinckley Road, west of Little Harbor Road
To hold a. and b.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to hold a. and b. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Accept Donation in the amount of $500.00 from the Falmouth Classic Car Club to the Veterans Donation Account
Accept Donation in the amount of $500.00 from the Falmouth Classic Car Club to the Veterans Donation Account
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Authorize Town Manager to sign Amendment to Agreement for Wastewater Planning - Funding from AFCEE Mitigation Fu
Authorize the Town Manager to execute this amendment
To authorize the Town Manager to execute this amendment.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize the Town Manager to execute this amendment. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Extension of Woods Hole Business Association Church Street Parking Agreement Mr. Suso noted the BOS authorized a
Approval of extension for 40-60 spaces
Approval of extension for 40-60 spaces.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of extension for 40-60 spaces. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Authorize Town Manager to Contract with a Consulting Engineering Firm on Wind Turbines Mr. Suso noted a few discussions
Authorize the Town Manager to contract with a consulting engineering firm on wind turbines
To authorize the Town Manager to contract with a consulting engineering firm on wind turbines.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize the Town Manager to contract with a consulting engineering firm on wind turbines. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Cape Cod Marathon Weekend - Start/Finish Village Green & Town Hall Square - Saturday, 10/27/18 and Sunday, 10/28/18
Cape Cod Marathon Weekend - Start/Finish Village Green & Town Hall Square - Saturday, 10/27/18 and Sunday, 10/28/18
Approval of items a-m.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of items a-m. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Holiday Stroll - Queens Buyway - Main Street - Saturday, 12/8/18
Approval items n-t
Approval items n-t.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval items n-t. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Wedding Ceremony - Surf Drive Beach (Mill Road) - Robbins - Saturday 10/6/18 All were reviewed by Beach Director and app
Approval items a, c, and d
Approval items a, c, and d.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones approval items a, c, and d. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Application for New On Premise Liquor License for a Farmer-Brewery - Aquatic Brewing, LLC, 661 Main Street, Falmouth
Continue to 7:15 p.m. on 2/26/18
To continue to 7:15 p.m. on 2/26/18.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to continue to 7:15 p.m. on 2/26/18. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Wetlands/Dock Hearing - James and Erica Milligan - 59 Childs River Road, E. Falmouth - Childs River Chair Moran read the
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approval as conditioned, including removal of the tie off and limiting the dock to one boat
Approval as conditioned, including removal of the tie off and limiting the dock to one boat.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval as conditioned, including removal of the tie off and limiting the dock to one boat. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for Transfer of All Alcoholic Package Store License - Himalayan King, Inc. d/b/a Old Barn Package Store, 20
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Application for Transfer of All Alcoholic Package Store License - Himalayan King, Inc. d/b/a Old Barn Package Store, 20 Luscombe Ave., Woods Hole
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Amend warrant for April Annual Town Meeting to include petition article to amend the Falmouth zoning bylaw properly subm
Add new article 35 and others after increased by one
To add new article 35 and others after increased by one.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to add new article 35 and others after increased by one. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Building Code Board of Appeals Don Devaney was on the committee before, enjoyed helping townspeople solve their problems
Appoint to the term ending 6/30/20
To appoint to the term ending 6/30/20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to the term ending 6/30/20. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Commission on Disabilities Jean Stack has passion about disability and accessibility, she has been nurse for 40 years, c
Appoint to the term ending 6/30/20
To appoint to the term ending 6/30/20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to the term ending 6/30/20. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Substance Abuse Commission Esther Ann Price wants to be on the committee because of her personal involvement with substa
Approval to the term ending 6/30/21
Approval to the term ending 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval to the term ending 6/30/21. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Present Petition Article # 32 - Stephen C. Bazycki Not present.
Present Petition Article # 32 - Stephen C. Bazycki Not present
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Approval as edited.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as edited. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approval and not release.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval and not release. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval and not release.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval and not release. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval and not release.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval and not release. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received
Adjourn at 9:20 p.m
To adjourn at 9:20 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 9:20 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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