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May 7, 2018
34 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Susan Moran, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson, Doug Brown
Absent: Megan English Braga
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. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Discussion and vote on settlement of employment related claim 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. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Discussion and vote on settlement of employment related claim 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; Chairman Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye. Absent: Ms. English Braga..” (Motion: Moran, second: Jones)
Proclamation - Eagle Scout - Anthony Fusaro
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Application for Change of Corporate Name and d/b/a of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - East End Tap Incorpor
Application for Change of Corporate Name and d/b/a of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - East End Tap Incorporated d/b/a East End Tap - 734 Teaticket Highway, E. Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Application for Innholder License - Fontelux Hospitality Systems LLC - Palmer House Inn, 81 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth
Application for Innholder License - Fontelux Hospitality Systems LLC - Palmer House Inn, 81 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for Second-Hand Dealer's License - Cape Kids' Treasures - Falmouth Plaza, Davis Straits - Consignment Sale E
Application for Second-Hand Dealer's License - Cape Kids' Treasures - Falmouth Plaza, Davis Straits - Consignment Sale Event twice/year
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for Annual Sunday Entertainment License - Rose M Corp. d/b/a Soprano's - Casino by the Sea, 286 Grand Avenue
Application for Annual Sunday Entertainment License - Rose M Corp. d/b/a Soprano's - Casino by the Sea, 286 Grand Avenue, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for Common Victualler License - The Buffalo Jump LLC, 277 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth
Application for Common Victualler License - The Buffalo Jump LLC, 277 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for Change of Sunday Hours - Windward Merchants LLC d/b/a Wild Harbor General Store, 200 Old Main Road, Nort
Application for Change of Sunday Hours - Windward Merchants LLC d/b/a Wild Harbor General Store, 200 Old Main Road, North Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor Licenses - Historic Highfield, Inc., 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth -
Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor Licenses - Historic Highfield, Inc., 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth - Saturday, 5/19/18; Thursday, 6/21/18; Monday, 7/23/18; Sunday
Approval.
Doug Jones stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-1. Recused-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - VIPS - Feasts of Falmouth and Beyond - Mahoney's Garden C
Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - VIPS - Feasts of Falmouth and Beyond - Mahoney's Garden Center, 958 E. Falmouth Hwy. - Friday 6/8/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Falmouth Art Center - Summer Gala Fundraiser - Friday, 6/
Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Falmouth Art Center - Summer Gala Fundraiser - Friday, 6/22/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Approve Warrant for Annual Town Election on May 15, 2018
Approve Warrant for Annual Town Election on May 15, 2018
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Vote to accept donation of three, 37" LG flat screen T.V.'s with a total value of $900 from the Sea Crest Resort to the
Accept donation of three, 37" LG flat screen T.V.'s with a total value of $900 from the Sea Crest Resort to the Falmouth Recreation Department
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Authorize expenditure of up to $30,000 from Article 17 (April 2011 Town Meeting) to fund a contract with the Woods Hole
Authorize expenditure of up to $30,000 from Article 17 (April 2011 Town Meeting) to fund a contract with the Woods Hole Research Center to monitor nitrogen removal in the lower
To authorize.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Accept easement for water services - Cedar St. - Maravista Mr. Suso noted this came from Attorney Duffy who recommended
Accept easement for water services - Cedar St. - Maravista Mr. Suso noted this came from Attorney Duffy who recommended consideration for approval
To authorize.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Petition to General Court for Special Legislation - Extending Chief Edward Dunne's retirement date
Sign the petition
To sign the petition.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to sign the petition. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Authorize application for State Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant Program Funding
Authorize application for State Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant Program Funding
To authorize.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Approval of letter of support for Marine Biological Laboratory pursuit of State funding for repair/replacement of Waterf
Approval of letter of support for Marine Biological Laboratory pursuit of State funding for repair/replacement of Waterfront Park
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve purchase from Library Donation Account in the amount of $902.09 for bookcases at the North Falmouth Library
Approve purchase from Library Donation Account in the amount of $902.09 for bookcases at the North Falmouth Library
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Arts Alive - Falmouth Village Association - Shore Street Extension & Library Lawn - Friday, 6/15/18 - Sunday, 6/17/18
Arts Alive - Falmouth Village Association - Shore Street Extension & Library Lawn - Friday, 6/15/18 - Sunday, 6/17/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Wedding Ceremony - Deane - Megansett Beach - Saturday, 8/11/18
Wedding Ceremony - Deane - Megansett Beach - Saturday, 8/11/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Yoga Class - Sandra Waite - Marina Park (bandshell side) - Saturday, 7/14/18 and Saturday, 8/4/18
Yoga Class - Sandra Waite - Marina Park (bandshell side) - Saturday, 7/14/18 and Saturday, 8/4/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Board to discuss and consider approval
Discuss and consider approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approval of $650,000 from the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund contingent on Community Preservation Committee recommendation
Approval of $650,000 from the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund contingent on Community Preservation Committee recommendation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval of $650,000 from the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund contingent on Community Preservation Committee recommendation. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Annual appointment of Inspectors of Animals Mr. Suso noted looking for reappointment and recommends the appointments.
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/19
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/19.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/19. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Appoint member to Board of Registrars
Appoint Kathleen Mortensen to a term ending 4/1/20
To appoint Kathleen Mortensen to a term ending 4/1/20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Kathleen Mortensen to a term ending 4/1/20. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Request for sign variance - off-premise promotional signs - Falmouth Commodores Baseball "Game Today"
Request for sign variance - off-premise promotional signs - Falmouth Commodores Baseball "Game Today"
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve 2018 seasonal/annual license renewals LODGING HOUSE
Approve 2018 seasonal/annual license renewals LODGING HOUSE
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Minutes of meetings: Public session
Minutes of meetings: Public session
Approval with edits.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval with edits. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Approval and not release.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval and not release. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval and not release.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval and not release. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval and release.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval and release. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval and not release.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval and not release. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Review and/or discuss correspondence received
Adjourn at 8:17 p.m
To adjourn at 8:17 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (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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