MassVoter.com← Falmouth Select BoardFalmouth Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
July 9, 2018
31 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Susan Moran, Megan English Braga, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson, Doug Brown
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Application for Entertainment License - Cape Cod Winery, 4 Oxbow Road, East Falmouth The applicants told the Board of Se
Application for Entertainment License - Cape Cod Winery, 4 Oxbow Road, East Falmouth The applicants told the Board of Selectmen that they want to start a summer concert series with
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approve Preservation Restriction Agreement between Town of Falmouth and WGBH Educational Foundation, 3 Water Street
Approve Preservation Restriction Agreement between Town of Falmouth and WGBH Educational Foundation, 3 Water Street
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Affirm Letter of Support for Town of Bourne EPA Application - Retroactively Mr. Suso transmitted copy of a letter spoken
Affirm Letter of Support for Town of Bourne EPA Application - Retroactively Mr. Suso transmitted copy of a letter spoken about at last meeting, provided letter to the Board of
To affirm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to affirm. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Temporary Easement for Access to the Town Bulkhead at Simpson's Landing, Falmouth Inner Harbor, for Bulkhead Rep
Approve Temporary Easement for Access to the Town Bulkhead at Simpson's Landing, Falmouth Inner Harbor, for Bulkhead Repairs
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approve Expenditure from Veterans Services Donation Account in the Amount of $2,300 to Help Pay for a Handicap Accessibl
Approve Expenditure from Veterans Services Donation Account in the Amount of $2,300 to Help Pay for a Handicap Accessible Shower for a Disabled Veteran
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approve Letter of Support for Farley Bog/Upper Childs River Restoration Project
Approve Letter of Support for Farley Bog/Upper Childs River Restoration Project
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve Annual Transfer of Funds Request for Snow and Ice
Approve Annual Transfer of Funds Request for Snow and Ice
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote Recommendations on Applications for Abatement of Sewer Betterments Mr. Suso stated there was a request for abatemen
Not to approve the 41 Swallow Street abatement
Not to approve the 41 Swallow Street abatement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion not to approve the 41 Swallow Street abatement. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve the abatement for 28 Short Street
To approve the abatement for 28 Short Street.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to approve the abatement for 28 Short Street. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve 40b Project Letter of Eligibility for Falmouth Housing Corp Proposal at 587 Gifford Street
Approval of this letter
Approval of this letter.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval of this letter. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Autumn Escape Bike Trek - Surf Drive Beach - Bike Ride through Town - Friday, 9/28/18
Autumn Escape Bike Trek - Surf Drive Beach - Bike Ride through Town - Friday, 9/28/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Falmouth in the Fall Road Race - Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights - Sunday, 11/4/18
Falmouth in the Fall Road Race - Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights - Sunday, 11/4/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Bastille Day - Crepe Cod - 649 Main Street - Saturday, 7/14/18
Bastille Day - Crepe Cod - 649 Main Street - Saturday, 7/14/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Bayside Beach Annual Neighborhood Cookout - Bayside Drive - Saturday, 7/21/18
Bayside Beach Annual Neighborhood Cookout - Bayside Drive - Saturday, 7/21/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Kevin Looney Fundraiser Bike Ride - Shining Sea Bikeway - Saturday, 9/28/18 9/8/18 is the correct date.
Kevin Looney Fundraiser Bike Ride - Shining Sea Bikeway - Saturday, 9/28/18 9/8/18 is the correct date
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Old Silver Beach - Curran - Saturday, 8/11/18
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Old Silver Beach - Curran - Saturday, 8/11/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Old Silver Beach - Lemons/Koss - Friday, 9/14/19
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Old Silver Beach - Lemons/Koss - Friday, 9/14/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Falmouth Heights Beach - Dionne - Wednesday, 9/19/18
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Falmouth Heights Beach - Dionne - Wednesday, 9/19/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Application for New Farmer-Brewery Pouring License and Common Victualler License - Bad Martha Farmer's Brewery, LLC - 87
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 New Farmer-Brewery Pouring License and Common Victualler License - Bad Martha Farmer's Brewery, LLC - 876 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Shade Tree Hearing - Two (2) Black Locust Trees - Corner of Thomas B. Landers Road and Sandwich Road
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)
Approval to remove the two trees with the condition that curbing would be put in place to prevent trespassing the property with vehicles
Approval to remove the two trees with the condition that curbing would be put in place to prevent trespassing the property with vehicles.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval to remove the two trees with the condition that curbing would be put in place to prevent trespassing the property with vehicles. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Ruth Brazier Mr. Jones and Ms. English Braga commented that term limits ask to take a break, they are
Appoint Mr. Peck
To appoint Mr. Peck.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Mr. Peck. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
EDIC-Treasurer Chair Moran noted as Vice Chair of the EDIC, she interviewed Mr. Paul Burke, and he was
EDIC-Treasurer Chair Moran noted as Vice Chair of the EDIC, she interviewed Mr. Paul Burke, and he was
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Board Acting as Trustees of Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund: Potential Action to Preserve Deed Restricted Units Subject
In the packet into the record
In the packet into the record.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones read the motion in the packet into the record. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Sign Variance - Off-Premise Signs - Bayside Drive Beach Annual Neighborhood Cookout
Sign Variance - Off-Premise Signs - Bayside Drive Beach Annual Neighborhood Cookout
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Sign Variance - Off-Premise Signs - East Falmouth Village Association Annual Meeting
Sign Variance - Off-Premise Signs - East Falmouth Village Association Annual Meeting
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Discuss/Consider Non-Binding Resolution on Medical Aid in Dying (Roger Kligler, MD) Dr. Kligler told the Board of Select
Discuss/Consider Non-Binding Resolution on Medical Aid in Dying (Roger Kligler, MD) Dr. Kligler told the Board of Selectmen that this would permit terminally ill mentally competent adults to
To support.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Jones, MoranAbstained: Patterson
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to support. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain- Mr. Patterson..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received
Adjourn at 11:26 pm
To adjourn at 11:26 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 11:26 pm. 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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