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June 18, 2018
34 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson, Doug Brown
Absent: Susan Moran
Every vote, in order
Convene the executive session under 1
To convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c30A s21 (a)(6)-Status/update on potential purchase of Lyberty Green project site because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Acting Chair English Braga called the open session to order at 6:30 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c30A s21 (a)(6)-Status/update on potential purchase of Lyberty Green project site because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations. Mr. Patterson 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; Acting Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Jones, aye. Absent: Chair Moran..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Affirm Appointment of Beach Superintendent Mr. Suso recommended Bruce Mogardo, who has been the Acting Superintendent an
Endorse appointment of Mr. Mogardo to the position of Beach Superintendent
To endorse appointment of Mr. Mogardo to the position of Beach Superintendent.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to endorse appointment of Mr. Mogardo to the position of Beach Superintendent. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Application for Lodging House License - The Heights House, 20 Grand Avenue, Falmouth Maureen Kelley, applicant present.
Application for Lodging House License - The Heights House, 20 Grand Avenue, Falmouth Maureen Kelley, applicant present
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Application for Change in Sunday Opening for an All Alcoholic Package Store License - Himalayan King, Inc. d/b/a Old Bar
Application for Change in Sunday Opening for an All Alcoholic Package Store License - Himalayan King, Inc. d/b/a Old Barn Package Store, 20 Luscombe Ave., Woods Hole
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 Liquor License - Buzzards Bay Coalition Reception for Science Symposium - Falmouth Acade
Application for Special One-Day Liquor License - Buzzards Bay Coalition Reception for Science Symposium - Falmouth Academy, 7 Highfield Drive, Friday, 6/29/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Jones)
Application for Change of Manager - Portuguese American Association of Falmouth, Inc. - 55 Ashumet Road, Hatchville
Application for Change of Manager - Portuguese American Association of Falmouth, Inc. - 55 Ashumet Road, Hatchville
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Jones)
Approve Release of Water Main Extension Agreement and Easement for Hiken Way, East Falmouth, as authorized by vote of To
Approve Release of Water Main Extension Agreement and Easement for Hiken Way, East Falmouth, as authorized by vote of Town of April 2018 Town Meeting on Article 25
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Eversource Energy Petition to Install One 4" Conduit on English Street, east of Maravista Avenue Ext.
Move this item out of order
To move this item out of order.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to move this item out of order. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Mr. Patterson motion to move this item out of order. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0.
Mr. Patterson motion to move this item out of order
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
As quoted by Mr. Johnson Staub
As quoted by Mr. Johnson Staub.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion as quoted by Mr. Johnson Staub. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Mr. Patterson motion to move this item out of order
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for a New Wine and Malt Common Victualler License - Silver Beach Pizza of Cape Cod Inc.
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve with appropriate conditions and findings
To approve with appropriate conditions and findings.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve with appropriate conditions and findings. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Application for Alteration of Premises of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - The Tasty Oyster, Inc. d/b/a Epic
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval with the conditions and findings
Approval with the conditions and findings.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval with the conditions and findings. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Application for a New All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - JZ Restaurant, Inc. - 366 East Falmouth Highway, East Fa
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Application for a New All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - JZ Restaurant, Inc. - 366 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Flow Neutral Bylaw - Evaluation of Request for Variance - LaFrance Hospitality Corp. - 763 Main Street and 24 Scranton A
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval based on economic development
Approval based on economic development. Granting variance from the flow neutral bylaw of 13,500 gallons per day with provision the project needs to be completed 3 years from July 1, 2018 with an option of granting a variance.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval based on economic development. Granting variance from the flow neutral bylaw of 13,500 gallons per day with provision the project needs to be completed 3 years from July 1, 2018 with an option of granting a variance. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Request for Sign Variance - ConvenientMD, 40 Davis Straits Attorney Laura Moynihan represents ConvenientMD and CEO is pr
Approval with the condition that urgent care lettering is lit and after 10 pm the lighting is turned down
Approval with the condition that urgent care lettering is lit and after 10 pm the lighting is turned down. He would like to have the opportunity to have the applicant back once the sign is up.
Yes: Braga, Jones, PattersonNo: Brown
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval with the condition that urgent care lettering is lit and after 10 pm the lighting is turned down. He would like to have the opportunity to have the applicant back once the sign is up. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-3. No-1. (Mr. Brown). Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Request for Sign Variance - St. Barnabas Church, 91 Main Street - Lobster on the Lawn
Request for Sign Variance - St. Barnabas Church, 91 Main Street - Lobster on the Lawn
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Reopen the application to anyone new and all that applied previously
To reopen the application to anyone new and all that applied previously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to reopen the application to anyone new and all that applied previously. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1. The deadline for applications will be 4:30 Friday 6/29/18.” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Board of Assessors Michael Sullivan term ending 6/30/21, he is interested in reappointment and told the Board of
Appoint Michael Sullivan to a term ending 6/30/21
To appoint Michael Sullivan to a term ending 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Michael Sullivan to a term ending 6/30/21. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Conservation Commission Maureen Harlow Hawkes has been on the board for several years, concerned with
Appoint Ms. Harlow Hakes to a term ending 6/30/21
To appoint Ms. Harlow Hakes to a term ending 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Ms. Harlow Hakes to a term ending 6/30/21. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Constable Kevin Casey is serving as constable now and would like to continue, he serves no trespassing,
Appoint Mr. Casey, Mr. Dalton, and Mr. Crossen as constables with terms ending 6/30/21
To appoint Mr. Casey, Mr. Dalton, and Mr. Crossen as constables with terms ending 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Mr. Casey, Mr. Dalton, and Mr. Crossen as constables with terms ending 6/30/21. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Appoint Mr. Braga to a term ending 6/30/19
To appoint Mr. Braga to a term ending 6/30/19.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Mr. Braga to a term ending 6/30/19. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Retirement Board Jerry Potamis has reviewed the annual reports and audit reports, seems to be doing well. $132
Appoint Mr. Slivinski to a term ending 6/30/18
To appoint Mr. Slivinski to a term ending 6/30/18.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Mr. Slivinski to a term ending 6/30/18. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Annual Committee Reappointments
Approval to appoint Kim Douglas to the Commission on Disabilities to a term ending 6/30/21; Megan Amsler to the Energy Committee to a term ending 6/30/21; J. Michael Kinney to the Waterways...
Approval to appoint Kim Douglas to the Commission on Disabilities to a term ending 6/30/21; Megan Amsler to the Energy Committee to a term ending 6/30/21; J. Michael Kinney to the Waterways Committee to a term ending 6/30/18.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval to appoint Kim Douglas to the Commission on Disabilities to a term ending 6/30/21; Megan Amsler to the Energy Committee to a term ending 6/30/21; J. Michael Kinney to the Waterways Committee to a term ending 6/30/18. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session - June 4, 2018
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session - June 4, 2018
Approval as edited.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as edited. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
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)
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 None.
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received None
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn. 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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