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November 19, 2018
40 recorded votes, 0 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 1
To convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. Ch. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Status/Update on Insurance Claims from MIIA Legal Representative 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 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. Ch. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Status/Update on Insurance Claims from MIIA Legal Representative 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 called the open session to order at 6:30 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L.
Of Gratitude to Kathleen H. Murray
Of Gratitude to Kathleen H. Murray.
From the minutes
“Proclamation read as a motion by Mr. Jones of Gratitude to Kathleen H. Murray. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Application for Two Special One-Day All Alcohol Liquor Licenses - Falmouth Theatre Guild - Highfield Theater, 58 Highfie
Application for Two Special One-Day All Alcohol Liquor Licenses - Falmouth Theatre Guild - Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive - Friday, 12/7/18 and Saturday, 12/8/18
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Vote to Approve Eversource to Locate One Pole #460/25 and Remove One Pole 460/25 on Dillingham Avenue, East of Morse Pon
Approve Eversource to Locate One Pole #460/25 and Remove One Pole 460/25 on Dillingham Avenue, East of Morse Pond Road due to construction of Rear Entrance on
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Massachusetts Environmental Trust Grant Interpretive and Directional Signage for Coonamessett Greenway
Support the signage
To support the signage.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to support the signage. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Letter to the Governor in Support of Open Cape's Request to Release $200,000 in the Approved Economic De
Approve Letter to the Governor in Support of Open Cape's Request to Release $200,000 in the Approved Economic Development Bill for the Installation of High Speed Internet Service to
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for Beach Wedding Ceremony - Old Silver Beach - Saturday, 6/8/19 - Couture
Approve Application for Beach Wedding Ceremony - Old Silver Beach - Saturday, 6/8/19 - Couture
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Tax Classification Hearing Chair Moran read the hearing notice.
Continue taxes at the current rate and adopt factor rate of 1
To continue taxes at the current rate and adopt factor rate of 1.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to continue taxes at the current rate and adopt factor rate of 1. Second Mr. Patterson: Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Reject the residential, commercial, and open space exemptions
To reject the residential, commercial, and open space exemptions.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to reject the residential, commercial, and open space exemptions. Second Mr. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Application for Shade Tree Hearing - Town of Falmouth, Tree Warden - One Red Oak Tree and One Linden Tree Located at 77
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 for Shade Tree Hearing - Town of Falmouth, Tree Warden - One Red Oak Tree and One Linden Tree Located at 77 Scranton Avenue
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Discussion and Action on Proposed Host Community Agreement - Medical Marijuana Mr. Suso noted discussions regarding pote
Approve the Community Host Agreement with Nature's Remedy
To approve the Community Host Agreement with Nature's Remedy.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve the Community Host Agreement with Nature's Remedy. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approval of the letter of support
Approval of the letter of support.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of the letter of support. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Cape and Vineyard Electric Coop (CVEC) Rosemary Care is a strong advocate for renewable energy, interested in being a vo
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/19
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/19.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/19. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Commission on Disabilities - Judy McGrath Worked serving needs of children and adults with disabilities, need to educate
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/19
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/19.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/19. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Council on Aging - Carol Kenney She served before and resigned because of term limits. Volunteer attorney for over 20 ye
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/21
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/21. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Board of Selectmen to Discuss and Consider Approval Mr. Galasso, Megansett Crossing LLC, this was approved in 2009 as a
Approve and read the motion in the packet
To approve and read the motion in the packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve and read the motion in the packet. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Consideration of Motion "To proceed with design on the Main Street Corridor project from Palmer Avenue to Sandwich Road
Move forward with the Main Street Corridor sections 1 and 2 and determine the options for section 3
To move forward with the Main Street Corridor sections 1 and 2 and determine the options for section 3.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to move forward with the Main Street Corridor sections 1 and 2 and determine the options for section 3. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote Route 28 Citizen Committee(s)
Have the Board of Selectmen select a committee to review Section 3 portion of the project to include 9 members selected by the Board of Selectmen to section 3 portion of the project, and look to...
To have the Board of Selectmen select a committee to review Section 3 portion of the project to include 9 members selected by the Board of Selectmen to section 3 portion of the project, and look to do waiver of abutters but not entirety of the committee. Committee membership will be one representative from the Planning Board, Bikeways Committee, Commission on Disabilities, and 6 members at large. Representative David Vieira will be the ex officio position and nonvoting member on the committee.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to have the Board of Selectmen select a committee to review Section 3 portion of the project to include 9 members selected by the Board of Selectmen to section 3 portion of the project, and look to do waiver of abutters but not entirety of the committee. Committee membership will be one representative from the Planning Board, Bikeways Committee, Commission on Disabilities, and 6 members at large. Representative David Vieira will be the ex officio position and nonvoting member on the committee. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve 2018 Annual License Renewals
Approve 2018 Annual License Renewals
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
Approve
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
B. Transportation, 703 Main St.
B. Transportation, 703 Main St
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session - November 5, 2018
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session - November 5, 2018
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn. 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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