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August 6, 2018
32 recorded votes, 20 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. c30A s21 (a)(3)-Vote to Affirm Collective Bargaining Agreement with Police Patrol Officers 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. c30A s21 (a)(3)-Vote to Affirm Collective Bargaining Agreement with Police Patrol Officers 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)
Approve Application for One-Day Liquor License - Samaritans on Cape Cod & the Islands - Bocce Tournament - Falmouth Acad
Approve Application for One-Day Liquor License - Samaritans on Cape Cod & the Islands - Bocce Tournament - Falmouth Academy - Saturday, 9/22/18
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for One-Day Liquor License - Quicks Hole Taqueria Parking Lot, 6 Luscombe Avenue, Woods Hole - Take
Approve Application for One-Day Liquor License - Quicks Hole Taqueria Parking Lot, 6 Luscombe Avenue, Woods Hole - Take Back the Beach Ball Event - Sunday, 9/16/18
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Temporary Shellfish Regulations for Event During National Estuaries Week in September
Approve Temporary Shellfish Regulations for Event During National Estuaries Week in September
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Accept a Donation from the Falmouth Human Services Department in the Amount of $1,500 to the Falmouth Police Dep
Accept a Donation from the Falmouth Human Services Department in the Amount of $1,500 to the Falmouth Police Department Donation Account to Furnish a Mobile "Hidden in
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Accept a Donation from the Teaticket Civic Association in the Amount of $500.00 to the Veterans Donation Account
Accept a Donation from the Teaticket Civic Association in the Amount of $500.00 to the Veterans Donation Account
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Accept Donations amounting to $500.00 from Robert & Susan Catalano on behalf of Compassionate Care ALS to the Be
Accept Donations amounting to $500.00 from Robert & Susan Catalano on behalf of Compassionate Care ALS to the Beach Department Donation Account
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Payment from the Beach Department Donation Account in the Amount of $500.00 for the "Dare to Be Great" A
Approve Payment from the Beach Department Donation Account in the Amount of $500.00 for the "Dare to Be Great" Award
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Payment from the Beach Department Donation Account in the Amount of $2,750.00 to Life Support Systems fo
Approve Payment from the Beach Department Donation Account in the Amount of $2,750.00 to Life Support Systems for an AED
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Payment from the Library Donation Account to Library Store Inc. in the Amount of $988.51 for Children's
Approve Payment from the Library Donation Account to Library Store Inc. in the Amount of $988.51 for Children's Room Shelving
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Payment from the Library Donation Account to Crane Corp. in the Amount of $909.99 for a Refrigerator to
Approve Payment from the Library Donation Account to Crane Corp. in the Amount of $909.99 for a Refrigerator to be Used for the Summer Food Service Program
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Vote to Approve Application to Community Preservation Committee from the Recreation Department for Community Preservatio
Approve Application to Community Preservation Committee from the Recreation Department for Community Preservation Funds to Renovate Tennis Courts at Lawrence School
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Application for Massworks 2018 Navigational Dredging Pilot Program Grant
Approve Application for Massworks 2018 Navigational Dredging Pilot Program Grant
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Main Street Mile - Falmouth Track Club - Village Green to Surf Drive Beach - Sunday, 9/9/18 The BOS discussed the time a
Main Street Mile - Falmouth Track Club - Village Green to Surf Drive Beach - Sunday, 9/9/18 The BOS discussed the time and conflict regarding parking at this time of day on Sunday, it could
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones)
Ms. English Braga motion approval
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Turner - Old Silver Beach - Saturday, 8/25/18
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Turner - Old Silver Beach - Saturday, 8/25/18
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Take Back the Beach Ball - Elizabeth Colt - Quicks Hole Taqueria, 6 Luscombe Avenue - Sunday, 9/16/18
Take Back the Beach Ball - Elizabeth Colt - Quicks Hole Taqueria, 6 Luscombe Avenue - Sunday, 9/16/18
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Anything but a Boat - Shelly Dawicki - NOAA - Great Harbor Beach ("Garbage Beach"), Woods Hole, Sunday, 9/16/18
Anything but a Boat - Shelly Dawicki - NOAA - Great Harbor Beach ("Garbage Beach"), Woods Hole, Sunday, 9/16/18
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Wetlands Hearing - Steven Balas, Michael Kachadoorian, #64 and Lot 77 Muskegat Road, East Falmouth - Proposed Ramp and F
Approve continuing the hearing to 8:10 pm
To approve continuing the hearing to 8:10 pm.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve continuing the hearing to 8:10 pm. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Continue the hearing to 9/10/18 at 7:30 pm
To continue the hearing to 9/10/18 at 7:30 pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to continue the hearing to 9/10/18 at 7:30 pm. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application for New Wine, Malt and Cordial Liquor License - Fontelux Hospitality Systems, LLC d/b/a Palmer House Inn, 81
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Moran, PattersonAbstained: Jones
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. AbstainMr. Jones..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Flow Neutral Bylaw - Evaluation of Request for Variance - Town of Falmouth, Falmouth Senior Center, adjacent to Gus Cant
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)
Flow Neutral Bylaw - Evaluation of Request for Variance - Town of Falmouth, Falmouth Senior Center, adjacent to Gus Canty Recreation Center at 744 Main Street, Falmouth (parcel 39 21 001 000)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Authorize Request for Proposal to Lease Andrews Farm Property Mr. Johnson Staub provided a PowerPoint presentation. Revi
Authorize Request for Proposal to Lease Andrews Farm Property Mr. Johnson Staub provided a PowerPoint presentation
In the packet.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga read the motion in the packet. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Application for Vista Pruning - Gisele Dionne on Behalf of Eastwind Village, 153 Jericho Path, Falmouth Gisele Dionne, 1
Authorize to proceed
To authorize to proceed.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to authorize to proceed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Sign Variance - Off-Premise Educational Signs Regarding Recycling and Litter - Solid Waste Advisory Committee and Depart
Approval as laid out in the proposal
Approval as laid out in the proposal.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval as laid out in the proposal. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote Terms for Members Appointed to the Shellfish Advisory Committee
Appoint John W. Sylvia, Sr., Brian Ridgeway, and Scott Lindell to term ending June 30, 2018
To appoint John W. Sylvia, Sr., Brian Ridgeway, and Scott Lindell to term ending June 30, 2018. Daniel Ward, David Bailey, and David A. Heffernan to a term ending June 30, 2020, and Robert O. Sargent, Sr. Peter Chase, and Tom Duncan to a term ending June 30, 2010.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint John W. Sylvia, Sr., Brian Ridgeway, and Scott Lindell to term ending June 30, 2018. Daniel Ward, David Bailey, and David A. Heffernan to a term ending June 30, 2020, and Robert O. Sargent, Sr. Peter Chase, and Tom Duncan to a term ending June 30, 2010. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Discuss and Vote Request for Waiver of Building Permit Fees for FCTV Facility Expansion at 310 Dillingham Ave.
Waive all allowed fees possible
To waive all allowed fees possible.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to waive all allowed fees possible. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Review/Adopt FY2019 - FY2023 Board of Selectmen Strategic Plan The BOS met and updated the plan, edits were discussed in
Review/Adopt FY2019 - FY2023 Board of Selectmen Strategic Plan The BOS met and updated the plan, edits were discussed including exploring integration of electric
To adopt as edited.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adopt as edited. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session - July 23, 2018
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session - July 23, 2018
To approve as edited.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve as edited. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
To approve as edited.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve as edited. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received-none.
Adjourn at 10:23 pm
To adjourn at 10:23 pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to adjourn at 10:23 pm. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, 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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