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April 2, 2018
32 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Susan Moran, Megan English Braga, Doug Jones, Doug Brown
Absent: Sam Patterson
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. 3. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Vote/approve collective bargaining agreement with Police Lieutenants 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)(6) - Status/update on potential purchase of Lyberty Green Project site. 3. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Vote/approve collective bargaining agreement with Police Lieutenants 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; Ms. English Braga, aye; Chairman Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye. Absent: Mr. Patterson..” (Motion: Moran, second: Jones)
Arbor Day - April 27, 2018
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year - Carl F. Cavossa, Jr.
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Vote to Affirm Appointment of Fleet Services Manager Mr. Suso recommends James Reynolds for the position and reviewed hi
Affirm the appointment
To affirm the appointment.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to affirm the appointment. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Food Truck Festivals of America - Cape Cod Fairgr
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Food Truck Festivals of America - Cape Cod Fairgrounds - Saturday, 8/11/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Gray Matter Marketing - Craft Beer Festival - Cap
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Gray Matter Marketing - Craft Beer Festival - Cape Cod Fairgrounds - Saturday, 10/13/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approve Application for One-Day Entertainment License - Beach Concert Fundraiser for Recovery Without Walls - Old Silver
Approve Application for One-Day Entertainment License - Beach Concert Fundraiser for Recovery Without Walls - Old Silver Beach - Wednesday, 7/25/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Authorize Negotiating Team for Discussions on a Potential Inter-Municipal Agreement for Waquoit Bay
Have membership as Mr. Suso described
To have membership as Mr. Suso described.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to have membership as Mr. Suso described. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Appointment of Mr. Brown from the BOS
Appointment of Mr. Brown from the BOS.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion appointment of Mr. Brown from the BOS. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Beach Concert Fundraiser for Recovery Without Walls - Old Silver Beach - Wednesday, 7/25/18
Beach Concert Fundraiser for Recovery Without Walls - Old Silver Beach - Wednesday, 7/25/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
Approve Application for Transfer of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License and Entertainment License - Rose M Corp.
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approval of the license
Approval of the license.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of the license. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approve Application for Transfer of a Wine and Malt Common Victualler License - Martha's East, LLC d/b/a Martha's - 281
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approve Application for Transfer of a Wine and Malt Common Victualler License - Martha's East, LLC d/b/a Martha's - 281 Main Street, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Vote Position on April 2018 Town Meeting Article 18 High School All Purpose Field Mr. Suso explained that the cost would
Voice support for the recommendation
To voice support for the recommendation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to voice support for the recommendation. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Approve Debt Exclusion Ballot Vote on High School All Purpose Field for May 2018 Municipal Election
Approve Debt Exclusion Ballot Vote on High School All Purpose Field for May 2018 Municipal Election
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
Appoint Falmouth Representative to the Cape Cod Commission Charlie McCaffrey addressed the BOS and reviewed some interac
Reappoint Mr. McCaffrey to a three year term through 4/24/2021. 4
To reappoint Mr. McCaffrey to a three year term through 4/24/2021. 4. Interview, Vote and Appoint Members to the Charter Review Committee Mr. Suso reported that Town Counsel said if the BOS concludes work to appoint 7 members, they also need to be designate who is to convene the first meeting and suggested Town Counsel would be temporary chair to call the meeting to order. a. Marc Finneran Unable to attend. b. Charles M. Radar He has served on Charter Review Committees in the past and is good at it; he has conducted one in Middlesex County and explained the process. He was on the Chatham Charter Review Committee. c. Daniel H. Shearer There is some tweaking that needs to be done on the charter, this is his 50th town meeting as town meeting member and has held a variety of committee memberships. d. David Garrison Spent his career working in and around local government in urban policy. Reviewed his experience, this is a lifelong area of interest to him. Mr. Garrison is fond of Town Meeting, it is part of the process and understanding how the Town works. He has read the charter and state statutes behind it. Nothing about the issue of the Wellfleet range encouraged him to apply to the charter review committee. e. Pamela Harting-Barrat f. Judith Fenwick Enjoyed her time on a previous Charter Review Committee, she likes big projects and liked the people who were on the committee. She would like to be a part of it again. g. Peter L. Clark He supports the Town form of g
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to reappoint Mr..” (Motion: Jones)
Michael Palmer
Appoint Judy Fenwick
To appoint Judy Fenwick.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Judy Fenwick. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Appoint Peter Clark
To appoint Peter Clark.
From the minutes
“Chair Moran motion to appoint Peter Clark. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Moran, second: Braga)
Appoint David Garrison
To appoint David Garrison.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to appoint David Garrison. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Jones)
Appoint Flannery Rogers
To appoint Flannery Rogers.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to appoint Flannery Rogers. Second Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Moran)
Appoint Pam Harting-Barrat
To appoint Pam Harting-Barrat.
From the minutes
“Chair Moran motion to appoint Pam Harting-Barrat. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Moran, second: Braga)
Appoint Dan Shearer
To appoint Dan Shearer.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Dan Shearer. Second Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Appoint Carter Hunt
To appoint Carter Hunt.
From the minutes
“Chair Moran motion to appoint Carter Hunt. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Moran, second: Brown)
Authorize Town Counsel convene the first meeting as Acting Chair
To authorize Town Counsel convene the first meeting as Acting Chair.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize Town Counsel convene the first meeting as Acting Chair. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Appoint Michael Palmer as Ex Officio
To appoint Michael Palmer as Ex Officio.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to appoint Michael Palmer as Ex Officio. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Signs - Gosnold - National Rx Drug Take Back Day
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Signs - Gosnold - National Rx Drug Take Back Day
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approve Request for Waiver of Special Event Permit Fee - Sunday Worship - Surf Drive Beach - John Wesley United Methodis
Approve Request for Waiver of Special Event Permit Fee - Sunday Worship - Surf Drive Beach - John Wesley United Methodist Church
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Approve Request for Waiver of Special Event Permit Fee - Falmouth Farmers Market - Marina Park
Approve Request for Waiver of Special Event Permit Fee - Falmouth Farmers Market - Marina Park
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1. The applicants.” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Final Review of 2018-2019 Town Manager Goals
Approval of the Town Manager's goals for 2018-19
Approval of the Town Manager's goals for 2018-19.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of the Town Manager's goals for 2018-19. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Announce Board of Selectmen Second Quarter 2018 Meeting Schedule Next Monday and Tuesday, possible wed.
Approval of the schedule
Approval of the schedule.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of the schedule. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received
Adjourn at 8:40 p.m
To adjourn at 8:40 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (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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