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March 26, 2018
41 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 s.21(a)(3) - Collective bargaining update on fire union negotiations. 3. M.G.L. c.30A s.20(a)(6) - Status/update on potential purchase of Lyberty Green Project site-none. 4. Ballymeade water case 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) - Collective bargaining update on fire union negotiations. 3. M.G.L. c.30A s.20(a)(6) - Status/update on potential purchase of Lyberty Green Project site-none. 4. Ballymeade water case 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: Eagle Scout - Mason Drummey
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Jones)
Vote to Affirm Appointment of Health Agent Mr. Suso recommended Scott McGann as Town Health Agent. Mr. McGann addressed
Affirm the appointment
To affirm the appointment.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to affirm the appointment. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Jones)
Approve Application for One-Day Sunday Entertainment License - British Beer Company - Outdoor Beer and Oyster Festival -
Approval of items a. and b
Approval of items a. and b.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of items a. and b. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for Livery/Limo License - NeveRest LimoVan Services, LLC - 38 Village Common Drive
Approve Application for Livery/Limo License - NeveRest LimoVan Services, LLC - 38 Village Common Drive
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Vote to Approve Easement to the Town of Falmouth from Falmouth Boardsailing and Beach Club, Inc. to Facilitate Re-Constr
Approve Easement to the Town of Falmouth from Falmouth Boardsailing and Beach Club, Inc. to Facilitate Re-Construction for the Salt Pond Inlet on Surf Drive
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Vote to Retroactively Approve Transmittal of Letter to Cape Cod Commission in Support of EDIC, related to Tech Park
Approval of the letter already sent
Approval of the letter already sent.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of the letter already sent. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Authorize Expenditure from Conservation Commission Donation Account for Municipal Vulnerability Program Expenses
Authorize expenditure
To authorize expenditure.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize expenditure. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Authorize Grant Application to Fund a Herring Brook Study Amy Lowell, Town Wastewater Superintendent, request for permis
Authorize Grant Application to Fund a Herring Brook Study Amy Lowell, Town Wastewater Superintendent, request for permission to apply for a grant to
To authorize.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Authorize Letter to Eversource in Opposition to Herbicide Spraying for Vegetation Management Mr. Suso provided backgroun
Authorize Letter to Eversource in Opposition to Herbicide Spraying for Vegetation Management Mr. Suso provided background, organization in opposition regularly, in the past the Board of
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
Authorize a Letter of Support for Cape Cod Commission in Seeking MassHousing Funding for a Regional Housing Preference S
Draft a letter of support
To draft a letter of support.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to draft a letter of support. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Retroactively Authorize Transmittal of Application to State Dept. of Housing and Economic Development to Establi
Retroactively Authorize Transmittal of Application to State Dept. of Housing and Economic Development to Establish One/More Opportunity Zones in Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Falmouth Farmers Market - Marina Park - Thursdays, 5/24/18 - 10/11/18 & 11/20/18
Falmouth Farmers Market - Marina Park - Thursdays, 5/24/18 - 10/11/18 & 11/20/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Falmouth 4th of July Fireworks - Falmouth Heights Beach and Ball Field - Wednesday, 7/4/18
Approve items a-c, e-g
To approve items a-c, e-g.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve items a-c, e-g. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Outdoor Beer & Oyster Festival - British Beer Company - 263 Grand Ave. - Sunday, 5/20/18
Approval of items a. and b
Approval of items a. and b.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of items a. and b. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Wedding Ceremony - Levy - Surf Drive Beach (children's swim area) - Saturday, 6/9/18
Wedding Ceremony - Levy - Surf Drive Beach (children's swim area) - Saturday, 6/9/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Wedding Ceremony - Allen-Sturtevant - Megansett Beach - Saturday, 9/29/18
Wedding Ceremony - Allen-Sturtevant - Megansett Beach - Saturday, 9/29/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Wedding Ceremony - Maggiore - Falmouth Heights Kite Field - Saturday, 9/15/18
Wedding Ceremony - Maggiore - Falmouth Heights Kite Field - Saturday, 9/15/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Out piling shown on the plan, that is there for docking applicants' boat. The tie off to that out piling is needed for t
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Table the hearing to get feedback from the harbormaster by 9 p.m. or earlier this evening
To table the hearing to get feedback from the harbormaster by 9 p.m. or earlier this evening.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to table the hearing to get feedback from the harbormaster by 9 p.m. or earlier this evening. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Approve to include condition that the piling has a reflective component around circumference to be more visible at night and with transient use for another boat
To approve to include condition that the piling has a reflective component around circumference to be more visible at night and with transient use for another boat.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve to include condition that the piling has a reflective component around circumference to be more visible at night and with transient use for another boat. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Interview, Vote and Appoint Committee Member - Board of Health Benjamin Van Mooy is looking for the opportunity to get i
Appoint Mr. Van Mooy to a term ending 6/30/20
To appoint Mr. Van Mooy to a term ending 6/30/20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to appoint Mr. Van Mooy to a term ending 6/30/20. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Jones)
Application for Commercial Shellfish License - Louis Romiza Louis Romiza requested the Board of Selectmen to reinstate c
Reinstate the license
To reinstate the license.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to reinstate the license. Second Mr. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approve Request for Waiver of Special Event Permit Fee - Falmouth Art Market
Approval to the extent they can waive the fees
Approval to the extent they can waive the fees.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval to the extent they can waive the fees. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Discuss and Vote to Consider a Dog Hearing Decision Appeal Request as Timely Filed Mr. Suso explained that following the
Deny the request
To deny the request.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to deny the request. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Request for Sign Variance for Water Station Locations - Refill Reuse Falmouth Mr. Brown disclosed he is a member on the
Approve the sign variance at the locations
To approve the sign variance at the locations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve the sign variance at the locations. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Signs - Falmouth Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Signs - Falmouth Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Signs - Falmouth Commodores Baseball Clinics
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Signs - Falmouth Commodores Baseball Clinics
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve 2018 Seasonal License Renewals: ALL ALCOHOL RESTAURANT
Approval, except the held item
Approval, except the held item.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval, except the held item. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve 2018 Seasonal License Renewals: ALL ALCOHOL RESTAURANT
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval, except the held item
Approval, except the held item.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval, except the held item. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval, except the held item.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval, except the held item. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval, except the held item.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval, except the held item. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval of all Boathouse licenses
Approval of all Boathouse licenses.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of all Boathouse licenses. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Approval with edits.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval with edits. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
Approval and release.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and 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 Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approval and release.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval and release. 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. 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 10:46 p.m
To adjourn at 10:46 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 10:46 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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