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August 20, 2018
31 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 MBL c30A s21(a)(3)-Discussion on Fire Collective Bargaining because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations
To convene the executive session under MBL c30A s21(a)(3)-Discussion on Fire Collective Bargaining because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Chair Moran called the open session to order at 6:30 pm and motioned to convene the executive session under MBL c30A s21(a)(3)-Discussion on Fire Collective 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; Ms. English Braga, aye; Chair Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Moran, second: Jones)
Chair Moran reconvened the open session at 7:05 pm.
Chair Moran reconvened the open session at 7:05 pm
In the packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson read the motion in the packet. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
College Light Opera Company Day
College Light Opera Company Day
In the packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones read the motion in the packet. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Application for New Common Victualler License - Eat Your Heart Out Café & Gourmet Market, 587 Main Street
Application for New Common Victualler License - Eat Your Heart Out Café & Gourmet Market, 587 Main Street
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Application for One-Day Liquor License - Falmouth Historical Society, 55-65 Palmer Avenue - Octoberfest "Beer B-Q" - Fri
Application for One-Day Liquor License - Falmouth Historical Society, 55-65 Palmer Avenue - Octoberfest "Beer B-Q" - Friday, 10/5/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Application for One-Day Liquor Licenses - Falmouth Theatre Guild - Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive - Friday, 9/14;
Application for One-Day Liquor Licenses - Falmouth Theatre Guild - Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive - Friday, 9/14; Saturday, 9/15 and Sunday, 9/16
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application for One-Day Liquor License - Barnstable County Agricultural Society - Harvest Fest & Comedy Fest - Saturday,
Application for One-Day Liquor License - Barnstable County Agricultural Society - Harvest Fest & Comedy Fest - Saturday, 9/22/18 and Sunday, 9/23/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve 8/30 date and then have applicant come back to report how it went and then request additional dates
To approve 8/30 date and then have applicant come back to report how it went and then request additional dates.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve 8/30 date and then have applicant come back to report how it went and then request additional dates. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Application to Community Preservation Committee from the Falmouth Water Stewards for Community Preservat
Approve Application to Community Preservation Committee from the Falmouth Water Stewards for Community Preservation Recreation Grant Funds for Installation of Eight Water
Approval .
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. Jones motion approval .Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Recused-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Authorize Town Counsel and Town Manager to Respond to an Open Meeting Law Complaint Regarding the Board of Selec
Authorize Town Counsel and Town Manager to Respond to an Open Meeting Law Complaint Regarding the Board of Selectmen's Minutes of July 9, 2018 Approved on July 23
To authorize.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approve Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Closing Documents Julian Suso explained in multiyear process working with MA CWT
Approve Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Closing Documents Julian Suso explained in multiyear process working with MA CWT re: utility upgrades to water
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Appointment of Sam Patterson to Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Advisory Board
Appointment of Sam Patterson to Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Advisory Board
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride - Bike Path from Old Dock Rd. to Swope Center, MBL St. - Buzzards Bay Coalition - Sunday, 9/
Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride - Bike Path from Old Dock Rd. to Swope Center, MBL St. - Buzzards Bay Coalition - Sunday, 9/30/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Delaney-Morin - Falmouth Heights Beach - Saturday, 6/8/19
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Delaney-Morin - Falmouth Heights Beach - Saturday, 6/8/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
S.O.S. Cape Cod Rise for Climate - Surf Drive Beach - Saturday, 9/8/18
S.O.S. Cape Cod Rise for Climate - Surf Drive Beach - Saturday, 9/8/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Wetlands Hearing - Brewer Fiddler's Cove Marina, 42 Fiddler's Cove Road, North Falmouth - Proposed Maintenance Dredging
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)
Wetlands Hearing - Brewer Fiddler's Cove Marina, 42 Fiddler's Cove Road, North Falmouth - Proposed Maintenance Dredging - Fiddler's Cove Canal and Megansett Harbor
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application to Amend Fuel Storage License: Installation of Aboveground Storage Tank for Class II Diesel Fuel - Savon Hat
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 to Amend Fuel Storage License: Installation of Aboveground Storage Tank for Class II Diesel Fuel - Savon Hatem LLC, 561 Thomas B. Landers Road, Hatchville
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
Flow Neutral Bylaw - Evaluation of Request for Variance - Markantonis Properties, LLC 117 Main Street, Falmouth (Parcel
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 - Markantonis Properties, LLC 117 Main Street, Falmouth (Parcel 47A 07 064 001)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Financial Update and Capital Plan Presentation - Jennifer Petit, Finance Director Ms. Petit reviewed the packet provided
Recommend this for review by the Finance Committee
To recommend this for review by the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to recommend this for review by the Finance Committee. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
Discussion on Medical Marijuana Host Community Agreement
Support the concepts of the draft host community agreement
To support the concepts of the draft host community agreement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to support the concepts of the draft host community agreement. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Request for Sign Variance - On-Premise Promotional Signs - John Wesley United Methodist Church, 270 Gifford St.
Request for Sign Variance - On-Premise Promotional Signs - John Wesley United Methodist Church, 270 Gifford St
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Signs - Falmouth Rotary Club Craft Fair
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Signs - Falmouth Rotary Club Craft Fair
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
Annual Committee Reappointments
Appoint Ms. O'Connell to Parking Clerk term ending 6/30/19
To appoint Ms. O'Connell to Parking Clerk term ending 6/30/19.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to appoint Ms. O'Connell to Parking Clerk term ending 6/30/19. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Annual Committee Reappointments Ms. English Braga motion to appoint Ms. O'Connell to Parking Clerk term ending 6/30/19.
Appoint Ms. Cecil to Parking Clerk Assistant term ending 6/30/19
To appoint Ms. Cecil to Parking Clerk Assistant term ending 6/30/19.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to appoint Ms. Cecil to Parking Clerk Assistant term ending 6/30/19. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Appoint James Sawyer to the Veteran's Council term ending 6/30/19
To appoint James Sawyer to the Veteran's Council term ending 6/30/19.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint James Sawyer to the Veteran's Council term ending 6/30/19. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Discussion of Selectmen Meeting Format - Calendar Year Schedule
Approve Mr. Johnson Staub's suggestion with the template
To approve Mr. Johnson Staub's suggestion with the template.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to approve Mr. Johnson Staub's suggestion with the template. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
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)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received-none.
Adjourn at 10:220 pm
To adjourn at 10:220 pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to adjourn at 10:220 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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