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September 10, 2018
33 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Susan Moran, Megan English Braga, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson
Absent: Doug Brown
Every vote, in order
Convene the executive session under 1
To convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Review/Discussion of Elijah Smith Legal Claim because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Chair Moran called the open session to order at 6:00 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Review/Discussion of Elijah Smith Legal Claim 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. Patterson, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye; Chair Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye. Absent: Mr. Brown..” (Motion: Moran, second: Jones)
Application for 12 Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor Licenses - On the Water Outfitters, 707 Teaticket Highway - "Fun
Table this item to later this evening
To table this item to later this evening.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to table this item to later this evening. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval for the dates requested
Approval for the dates requested.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval for the dates requested. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application for New Entertainment License - Josh's at Davisville, 339 East Falmouth Highway
Application for New Entertainment License - Josh's at Davisville, 339 East Falmouth Highway
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - 13 River Street, LLC d/b/a International Cycling - Cape C
Approval as conditioned
Approval as conditioned.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as conditioned. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approve Request for Waiver of Building Permit Fees - 72 Deer Pond Road Mr. Suso received a request from applicant for wa
Approve Request for Waiver of Building Permit Fees - 72 Deer Pond Road Mr. Suso received a request from applicant for waiver of fee, they are a private nonprofit
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Accept Donation from Falmouth Triathlon New England Endurance Events in the Amount of $1,400.00 to the Beach Dep
Accept Donation from Falmouth Triathlon New England Endurance Events in the Amount of $1,400.00 to the Beach Department Donation Account
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Authorize Town Counsel and Town Manager to Respond to Open Meeting Law Complaint Received by the Board of Select
Authorize Town Counsel and Town Manager to Respond to Open Meeting Law Complaint Received by the Board of Selectmen on August 21, 2018
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Roman - Menauhant Beach - Saturday, 10/6/18
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Roman - Menauhant Beach - Saturday, 10/6/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
It is a manmade canal, not naturally occurring water body, and the Conservation Commission might look at things differen
Approve the findings
To approve the findings.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to approve the findings. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve a finding regarding shellfish and navigation
To approve a finding regarding shellfish and navigation. This particular float does not pose any specific impact to shellfish, there has been no testimony to that fact.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to approve a finding regarding shellfish and navigation. This particular float does not pose any specific impact to shellfish, there has been no testimony to that fact. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Regardless of the configuration and number of boats, navigation is challenging in this canal
That regardless of the configuration and number of boats, navigation is challenging in this canal.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion that regardless of the configuration and number of boats, navigation is challenging in this canal. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1. Mr. Johnson Staub.” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Recommend granting the permit
To recommend granting the permit.
Yes: Braga, Moran, PattersonNo: JonesThe minutes say the motion failed, although the count is 3-1.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to recommend granting the permit. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-3. No-1 (Mr. Jones) Absent-1. Motion failed..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Discussion of FY2020 Budget Policy Jennifer Petit noted the policy in the Board of Selectmen packet. Highlighted changes
Of FY2020 Budget Policy Jennifer Petit noted the policy in the Board of Selectmen packet
To approve.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to approve. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote Articles and Execute Warrant for November 2018 Town Meeting
Approve Articles 1 through 7
To approve Articles 1 through 7.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Articles 1 through 7. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Article 8 as 8, 10 as 9, 9 as 10, and 11
Article 8 as 8, 10 as 9, 9 as 10, and 11.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion Article 8 as 8, 10 as 9, 9 as 10, and 11. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Article 12
To approve Article 12.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to approve Article 12. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve Articles 13 and 14
To approve Articles 13 and 14.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Articles 13 and 14. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Article 15
To approve Article 15.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to approve Article 15. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Approve Articles 16 and 17
To approve Articles 16 and 17.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to approve Articles 16 and 17. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve Article 18
To approve Article 18.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to approve Article 18. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve Articles 19, 20, 21, and 22
To approve Articles 19, 20, 21, and 22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Articles 19, 20, 21, and 22. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approve Article 23
To approve Article 23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Article 23. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approve Article 24
To approve Article 24.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to approve Article 24. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve Article 25
To approve Article 25.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Article 25. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approve Articles 26 through 32
To approve Articles 26 through 32.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to approve Articles 26 through 32. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Review, Vote and Approve 2018 - 2019 Shellfish Regulations Greg Frasier, Marine and Environmental Services Director, sai
Review, Vote and Approve 2018 - 2019 Shellfish Regulations Greg Frasier, Marine and Environmental Services Director, said these are the standard regulations brought
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Banners - Cape Cod Marathon - Falmouth Track Club
Approval for up to 20 signs or some amount to be determined to work to be put up 10/17/18 through 10/29/18
Approval for up to 20 signs or some amount to be determined to work to be put up 10/17/18 through 10/29/18.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval for up to 20 signs or some amount to be determined to work to be put up 10/17/18 through 10/29/18. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Annual Committee Reappointment
Reappoint Robert Teixeira to a term ending 6/30/19
To reappoint Robert Teixeira to a term ending 6/30/19.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to reappoint Robert Teixeira to a term ending 6/30/19. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Announce Revision to November 2018 Annual Town Meeting Schedule Ms. English Braga noted a single change for date the Boa
Announce Revision to November 2018 Annual Town Meeting Schedule Ms. English Braga noted a single change for date the Board of Selectmen to vote article recommendations
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Approval and not release.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and not release. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received
Adjourn at 10:13 pm
To adjourn at 10:13 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 10:13 pm. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (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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