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March 12, 2018
16 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) - Vote to affirm collective bargaining agreement with Library Union. 2. M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Discuss resolution of all turbine litigation. 3. M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(6) - Status/update on potential purchase of Lyberty Green Project site. 4. M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Review of Lyberty Green HAC appeal. 5. M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Review Ballymeade Home Owners Assoc. v. Town of Falmouth because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
The roll call does not give a vote for Megan English Braga and Doug Brown, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Moran called the open session to order at 6:00 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Vote to affirm collective bargaining agreement with Library Union. 2. M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Discuss resolution of all turbine litigation. 3. M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(6) - Status/update on potential purchase of Lyberty Green Project site. 4. M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Review of Lyberty Green HAC appeal. 5. M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Review Ballymeade Home Owners Assoc. v. Town of Falmouth 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. Patterson, aye; Chairman Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Moran, second: Jones)
Vote to Affirm Appointment of Superintendent of Parks/Tree Warden Jeremiah Pearson
Affirm the appointment
To affirm the appointment.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to affirm the appointment. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Affirm Appointment of Town Planner Thomas Bott
Affirm the appointment and waive the residency requirement
To affirm the appointment and waive the residency requirement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to affirm the appointment and waive the residency requirement. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Affirm Appointment of Director of Information Technology Gregory Banworth
Affirm the appointment and waive the residency requirement
To affirm the appointment and waive the residency requirement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to affirm the appointment and waive the residency requirement. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Applications for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Fresh Pond Holy Ghost Society, 408 Carriage Shop
Approve Applications for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Fresh Pond Holy Ghost Society, 408 Carriage Shop Road - Sunday, 5/20; Saturday, 6/23; Sunday, 6/24 and
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for New Common Victualler License - Peel Holdings LLC d/b/a Peel Pizza Company, 31 Teaticket Highway
Approve Application for New Common Victualler License - Peel Holdings LLC d/b/a Peel Pizza Company, 31 Teaticket Highway, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
Vote to Accept FY18 Wellness Grant from the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group in the Amount of $600.00 to the Personnel De
Accept the grant
To accept the grant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to accept the grant. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approve Proposal to License Location of Lawrence Lynch Corp. Sign at 396 Gifford Street Subject to Sign Review Approval
Grant the license
To grant the license.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to grant the license. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. petition to install one new pole (#10/74.25) on Sandwich Road, n
Approve Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. petition to install one new pole (#10/74.25) on Sandwich Road, north of Tamarak Road
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Execute Discharge of Mortgage, 60 Lucerne Avenue Mr. Suso made copies available to the Board of Selectmen.
Execute Discharge of Mortgage, 60 Lucerne Avenue Mr. Suso made copies available to the Board of Selectmen
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Signs - Fresh Pond Holy Ghost Society Buffet Breakfast
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Signs - Fresh Pond Holy Ghost Society Buffet Breakfast
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
Vote to Affirm Town Counsel Draft of Conditions on Falmouth Pier 37 Boathouse License Attorney Duffy said that after mee
Have Mr. Suso sign a copy when completed by Attorney Duffy
To have Mr. Suso sign a copy when completed by Attorney Duffy.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to have Mr. Suso sign a copy when completed by Attorney Duffy. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, 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 Senator Sears has a hotel tax presentation and Chair Moran asked to have t
Adjourn at 9 p.m
To adjourn at 9 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 9 p.m. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
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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