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May 21, 2018
31 recorded votes, 5 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 M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Discuss mediation Best Revenge 5 LLC v
To convene the executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Discuss mediation Best Revenge 5 LLC v. Town of Falmouth - damages caused by boat fire because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
The count lists Megan English Braga as absent for this vote, so Megan English Braga is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Chair Moran called the open session to order at 6:30 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Discuss mediation Best Revenge 5 LLC v. Town of Falmouth - damages caused by boat fire 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; Chair Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye. Absent: Ms. English Braga..” (Motion: Moran, second: Jones)
Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen
Ms. Moran as Chair
Ms. Moran as Chair.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones nominated Ms. Moran as Chair. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen Mr. Jones nominated Ms. Moran as Chair. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5.
Ms. English Braga as Vice Chair
Ms. English Braga as Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson nominated Ms. English Braga as Vice Chair. Second Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Application for Special One-Day Liquor Licenses - The Casual Gourmet, Inc. - Highfield Hall, 58 Highfield Drive for Even
Application for Special One-Day Liquor Licenses - The Casual Gourmet, Inc. - Highfield Hall, 58 Highfield Drive for Events on Saturday, 6/30/18; Sunday, 7/8/18; Sunday, 8/5/18; Sunday
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Application for Special One-Day Liquor License - Barnstable County Agricultural Society - County Fair - Beer Garden - Mo
Application for Special One-Day Liquor License - Barnstable County Agricultural Society - County Fair - Beer Garden - Monday, July 23 - Sunday, July 29, 2018
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Application for Transfer of Lodging House License - Woods Hole Passage - 186 Woods Hole Road
Application for Transfer of Lodging House License - Woods Hole Passage - 186 Woods Hole Road
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approve Land Management Plan and Conservation Restriction for Andrews Farm Property JS explained these have been reviewe
Approve Land Management Plan and Conservation Restriction for Andrews Farm Property JS explained these have been reviewed and vetted by Town Counsel and Associate Town Counsel
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve Town/WQMC Partnering with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) to Apply for an EPA SNEP Grant to Install
Approve Town/WQMC Partnering with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) to Apply for an EPA SNEP Grant to Install a Demonstration Permeable Reactive Barrier (PRB) at 0
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
Approve Eversource Energy Petition to Install one 4" conduit and Two Handholes on Walden Avenue, west of Grand Avenue
Approve Eversource Energy Petition to Install one 4" conduit and Two Handholes on Walden Avenue, west of Grand Avenue
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approve Eversource Energy Petition to install one 4" conduit and one handhole #6/H68A on Sippewissett Road, opposite Upl
Approve Eversource Energy Petition to install one 4" conduit and one handhole #6/H68A on Sippewissett Road, opposite Upland Avenue
Approval of items d, e, and f.
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Susan Moran, Megan English Braga, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson and Doug Brown). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval of items d, e, and f. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Accept the donation
To accept the donation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to accept the donation. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Designate Members of the Charter Review Committee as Special Municipal Employees for the Purposes of the Conflict of Int
Designate members
To designate members.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to designate members. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Designate Members of the Charter Review Committee as Special Municipal Employees for the Purposes of the Conflict of Interest Law
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approve Water Main Easement Lower Road, East Falmouth Town Counsel recommended Board of Selectmen consider favorable act
Approve Water Main Easement Lower Road, East Falmouth Town Counsel recommended Board of Selectmen consider favorable action on it
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Falmouth Water Stewards' Water Bottle Refill Station Celebration - Peg Noonan Park - Saturday, 6/16/18 - 11:00 - 11:30 a
Falmouth Water Stewards' Water Bottle Refill Station Celebration - Peg Noonan Park - Saturday, 6/16/18 - 11:00 - 11:30 a.m
Approval
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
Wedding Ceremony - DeMatos - Falmouth Heights Beach - Sunday, 6/3/18
Wedding Ceremony - DeMatos - Falmouth Heights Beach - Sunday, 6/3/18
Approval.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application for Alteration of Premises of an All Alcoholic Package Store License - Falmouth Wine and Spirits, Inc., 322
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 Alteration of Premises of an All Alcoholic Package Store License - Falmouth Wine and Spirits, Inc., 322 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Application for Transfer of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License, Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment L
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for Transfer of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License, Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License - Sheng Yuan, Inc. d/b/a New Peking Palace, 452 Main Street, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application for Installation of Aboveground Storage Tank for #2 Diesel and Gasoline - Brewer Fiddler's Cove Marina, 42 F
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Application for Installation of Aboveground Storage Tank for #2 Diesel and Gasoline - Brewer Fiddler's Cove Marina, 42 Fiddler's Cove Road
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to approve. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Continue the hearing to 6/18/18
To continue the hearing to 6/18/18.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to continue the hearing to 6/18/18. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Senior Center - Schematic Design Presentation and Discussion Jim Vieira, Building Committee Chair, updated the Board of
Approve going forward with exception of the connector
To approve going forward with exception of the connector.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to approve going forward with exception of the connector. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve Shellfish Advisory Committee Charge of May 3, 2018 Mr. Jones suggested the last sentence may not be something fo
Charge with the edits
Charge with the edits.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion charge with the edits. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Annual Reappointment of Inspector of Animals
Annual Reappointment of Inspector of Animals
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Discussion of Response to Building Commissioner's Directive on Wind I Mr. Suso passed out a draft letter of transmission
Authorize the Town Manager to transmit the letter
To authorize the Town Manager to transmit the letter.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to authorize the Town Manager to transmit the letter. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Approve 2018 Seasonal/Annual License Renewals COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE
Approve 2018 Seasonal/Annual License Renewals COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Approval and not release.
Yes: Brown, Jones, Moran, PattersonAbstained: Braga
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and not release. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain: Ms. English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Approval and not release.
Yes: Brown, Jones, Moran, PattersonAbstained: Braga
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and not release. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain: Ms. English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn. 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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