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October 1, 2018
28 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Susan Moran, Megan English Braga, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson, Doug Brown
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order by Chair Moran at 7 pm.
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)
Vote to Accept Donation from the Falmouth Art Market in the Amount of $3,200.00 to the Falmouth Cultural Council Donatio
Accept Donation from the Falmouth Art Market in the Amount of $3,200.00 to the Falmouth Cultural Council Donation Account
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Vote to Accept Water Main Agreement/Easement for Water Service to Cypress Street, Falmouth Js noted prepared by Attorney
Accept Water Main Agreement/Easement for Water Service to Cypress Street, Falmouth Js noted prepared by Attorney Bob Ament and approved by Attorney Duffy, allows water service
To accept.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to accept. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approve Recommendation for Adjusting Parking Meter Seasonal Utilization
Approve Recommendation for Adjusting Parking Meter Seasonal Utilization
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Vote to Approve Referral of Proposed Town Meeting Article 19 - Accept Road Takings: Winthrop Drive and Captain Davis Lan
Approve Referral of Proposed Town Meeting Article 19 - Accept Road Takings: Winthrop Drive and Captain Davis Lane to the Planning Board for Recommendation before
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application for Shade Tree Hearing - Jamey and Jennifer Pedro, 11 Crescent Avenue - Two 60' Tulip Trees
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)
Approval of the Tree Warden's recommendation
Approval of the Tree Warden's recommendation.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of the Tree Warden's recommendation. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Agricultural Commission Warren Collins has been in the field most of her life, recently moved to Falmouth after selling
Approve Warren Collins for a term until 6/30/21
To approve Warren Collins for a term until 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to approve Warren Collins for a term until 6/30/21. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Board of Health George Heufelder interested in the Board of Selectmen, served many BOH on Cape Cod,
Approve George Heufelder for term until 6/30/19
To approve George Heufelder for term until 6/30/19.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve George Heufelder for term until 6/30/19. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Cultural Council Linda Dias is an artist and musician, works with individuals with special needs, teaches yoga
Approve Linda Dias to a term ending 6/30/21
Approve Linda Dias to a term ending 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approve Linda Dias to a term ending 6/30/21. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Recreation Committee Sandra Cuny grew up in Falmouth, Town Meeting Member since 1985, member of the
Appoint Sandra Cuny to a term until 6/30/20
To appoint Sandra Cuny to a term until 6/30/20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Sandra Cuny to a term until 6/30/20. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Request for Sign Variance - Freestanding Sign - Falmouth Animal Hospital, 1184 Sandwich Road Kevin Watson, Plymouth Sign
Request for Sign Variance - Freestanding Sign - Falmouth Animal Hospital, 1184 Sandwich Road Kevin Watson, Plymouth Sign Co. said new facility on Sandwich Road and the only other tenant in the
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
Vote Article Recommendations - November 2018 Town Meeting
Indefinite postponement of Article 12
Indefinite postponement of Article 12.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga recommended indefinite postponement of Article 12. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Approval of Article 16 as printed
Approval of Article 16 as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of Article 16 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval of Article 17 as printed
Approval of Article 17 as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of Article 17 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No0. ..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval of Article 18 as printed
Approval of Article 18 as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of Article 18 as printed. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Recommend approval of Article 19 as printed
To recommend approval of Article 19 as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motioned to recommend approval of Article 19 as printed. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Approval of Article 20 as printed
Approval of Article 20 as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval of Article 20 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approval of Article 21 as printed
Approval of Article 21 as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of Article 21 as printed. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Recommend Article 22 as printed
To recommend Article 22 as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to recommend Article 22 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Indefinite postponement of Article 23
Indefinite postponement of Article 23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion indefinite postponement of Article 23. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
The Board of Selectmen is in favor of the concept, but the wording needs work
The Board of Selectmen is in favor of the concept, but the wording needs work.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board of Selectmen is in favor of the concept, but the wording needs work. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..”
Indefinite postponement of Article 25
Indefinite postponement of Article 25.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones recommended indefinite postponement of Article 25. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Indefinite postponement of Article 26
Indefinite postponement of Article 26.
From the minutes
“Chair Moran recommended indefinite postponement of Article 26. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: yes5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Indefinite postponement of Article 27
Indefinite postponement of Article 27.
The minutes name Sam Patterson as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson recommended indefinite postponement of Article 27. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson)
Indefinite postponement of Article 28
Indefinite postponement of Article 28.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion indefinite postponement of Article 28. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Indefinite postponement of Article 29
Indefinite postponement of Article 29.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion indefinite postponement of Article 29. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received
Adjourn at 9:03 pm
To adjourn at 9:03 pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to adjourn at 9:03 pm. Second Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Moran)
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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