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July 23, 2018
40 recorded votes, 3 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 1
To convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. Ch. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Fire Bargaining 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 1. M.G.L. Ch. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Fire Bargaining 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)
Eagle Scout Proclamation - Owen R. Smith of Boy Scout Troop 40
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 Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Eagle Scout Proclamation - Troy M. Otter of Boy Scout Troop 38
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-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Approve Application for Sunday Entertainment - Barnstable County Agricultural Society - Sunday, 7/29/18
Approve Application for Sunday Entertainment - Barnstable County Agricultural Society - Sunday, 7/29/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for Change of Manager of a Wine and Malt Package Store - OSJL Spirits, LLC d/b/a Ocean State Job Lot
Approve Application for Change of Manager of a Wine and Malt Package Store - OSJL Spirits, LLC d/b/a Ocean State Job Lot, 50 Teaticket Highway, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approve Application for Common Victualler License - The Black Dog Tavern Co., Inc. d/b/a Heights Café - 465 Grand Avenue
Approve Application for Common Victualler License - The Black Dog Tavern Co., Inc. d/b/a Heights Café - 465 Grand Avenue, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Vote Recommendation on Application for Abatement of Sewer Betterment - 197 Grand Avenue Mr. Suso explained at the last m
Recommendation on Application for Abatement of Sewer Betterment - 197 Grand Avenue Mr. Suso explained at the last meeting, this was not acted on
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From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson read the language in the email as a motion. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Vote to Accept a Personal Donation to the Beach Donation Account from Bruce Mogardo in the amount of $1,375.00 to be Use
Accept a Personal Donation to the Beach Donation Account from Bruce Mogardo in the amount of $1,375.00 to be Used to Purchase an AED for the Beaches
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve Eversource Energy Petition to Install One Pole #37/17.5 on Carriage Shop Road, West of Parsons Lane
Approve Eversource Energy Petition to Install One Pole #37/17.5 on Carriage Shop Road, West of Parsons Lane
Approval of items c and d.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval of items c and d. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approve Preservation Restriction for Waquoit Congregational Church of the United Church of Christ Located at 15 Parsons
Approve Preservation Restriction for Waquoit Congregational Church of the United Church of Christ Located at 15 Parsons Lane in East Falmouth
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. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approval of the MOU
Approval of the MOU.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of the MOU. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve Letter of Support to MassDOT for Palmer Avenue Pedestrian Crossing in Vicinity of Goodwill Park
Authorize the letter being sent with additional sentence requesting the speed limit reduction and include the information from the DPW supporting the decrease and thickly settled
To authorize the letter being sent with additional sentence requesting the speed limit reduction and include the information from the DPW supporting the decrease and thickly settled.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize the letter being sent with additional sentence requesting the speed limit reduction and include the information from the DPW supporting the decrease and thickly settled. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Authorize Town Manager and Town Counsel to Prepare Open Meeting Law Complaint Response
Authorize Town Manager and Town Counsel to Prepare Open Meeting Law Complaint Response
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
Authorize Town Manager to Approve Falmouth Housing Authority HUD Grant as per M.G.L.
Authorize Town Manager to Approve Falmouth Housing Authority HUD Grant as per M.G.L
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Authorize Town Manager and Board of Selectmen Chair to Execute Letter to Governor's Office and Mass Development Regardin
Authorize Town Manager and Board of Selectmen Chair to Execute Letter to Governor's Office and Mass Development Regarding Joint Base Cape Cod Wastewater Facilities
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve grant proposal to submit to National Fish and Wildlife Federation (NFWF) competition on coastal resiliency and l
Approve grant proposal to submit to National Fish and Wildlife Federation (NFWF) competition on coastal resiliency and letter of support for the Coonamessett River Restoration Project, Phase 2
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Wetlands Hearing - Brewer Fiddler's Cove Marina, 42 Fiddler's Cove Road, North Falmouth - Proposed Maintenance Dredging
Continue to 8/20/18 at 7:30 pm
To continue to 8/20/18 at 7:30 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to continue to 8/20/18 at 7:30 pm. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Present Concept of Multi-Generational-Inclusive Playground at the Dillingham Ave. Existing Senior Center Site and Reques
Allow the Commission to move forward with this application
To allow the Commission to move forward with this application.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to allow the Commission to move forward with this application. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve application with understanding the parking lot and existing senior center building would not be used and would not hinder use of the parking lot
To approve application with understanding the parking lot and existing senior center building would not be used and would not hinder use of the parking lot.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve application with understanding the parking lot and existing senior center building would not be used and would not hinder use of the parking lot. Second Ms. English Braga on the floor that clarifies what was said in the presentation. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Interview, Vote and Appoint Member to Charter Review Committee Mary Pat Flynn withdrew her application.
Appoint Mr. McCaffrey
To appoint Mr. McCaffrey.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Mr. McCaffrey. Second Mr. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Interview, Vote and Appoint Members to Shellfish Advisory Committee Mr. Chase not available for interview.
Appoint 8 people from this group to make up the committee, the Water Quality Management Committee will add a 9th person
To appoint 8 people from this group to make up the committee, the Water Quality Management Committee will add a 9th person.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint 8 people from this group to make up the committee, the Water Quality Management Committee will add a 9th person. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Appoint Mr. Sargent
To appoint Mr. Sargent.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to appoint Mr. Sargent. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Appoint David Bailey
To appoint David Bailey.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint David Bailey. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Appoint Mr. Sylvia
To appoint Mr. Sylvia.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to appoint Mr. Sylvia. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
Appoint Mr. Heffernan
To appoint Mr. Heffernan.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Mr. Heffernan. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Appoint Daniel ward
To appoint Daniel ward.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Daniel ward. Second Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Appoint Brian Ridgeway
To appoint Brian Ridgeway.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Brian Ridgeway. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Appoint Scott Lindell
To appoint Scott Lindell.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Scott Lindell. Second Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Appoint Mr. Zweig
To appoint Mr. Zweig.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to appoint Mr. Zweig. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Jones)
Review Proposed Funding Priorities and Review Process for Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund Carla Feroni, Falmouth Housin
Review Proposed Funding Priorities and Review Process for Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund Carla Feroni, Falmouth Housing Coordinator, reviewed the 2018 funding priorities in the packet
Approval as submitted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval as submitted. Second Mr. Patterson. Mr. Jones amended his motion to include providing the developer an opportunity to meet with the decision makers. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Discuss and Vote to Establish Number of Constables in Town
Establish eight constables in Falmouth
To establish eight constables in Falmouth.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to establish eight constables in Falmouth. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval of Harold March to a term ending 6/30/21
Approval of Harold March to a term ending 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of Harold March to a term ending 6/30/21. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Annual Committee Reappointments
Approval as Weighers listed in the packet with terms ending 6/30/19
Approval as Weighers listed in the packet with terms ending 6/30/19.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval as Weighers listed in the packet with terms ending 6/30/19. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Discuss and Vote Non-Binding Resolution on Medical Aid in Dying Correspondence received on this from St. Anthony's churc
Non-Binding Resolution on Medical Aid in Dying Correspondence received on this from St. Anthony's church asking for reconsideration
Approval of this language.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of this language. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1.” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Announce November 2018 Annual Town Meeting Schedule
Move the closing of the warrant date to 8/31/18
To move the closing of the warrant date to 8/31/18.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to move the closing of the warrant date to 8/31/18. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Announce November 2018 Annual Town Meeting Schedule
In the packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones read the motion in the packet. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Amend Cable Advisory Committee Name and Request to Review Potential Municipal Broadband Mr. Patterson reported that the
Rename the committee
To rename the committee. Communication technology advisory committee is new name.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to rename the committee. Communication technology advisory committee is new name. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session - July 9, 2018
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session - July 9, 2018
Approval with edits.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval with edits. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received-none.
Adjourn at 11:04 pm
To adjourn at 11:04 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 11:04 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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