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January 28, 2019
25 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
No Guff Week - January 28 - February 1, 2019
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Ms English Braga read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Eagle Scout - Matthew Krause, Troop 42
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)
Approve Application for Change of Manager - Paul Harney Golf Club, 74 Club Valley Drive, East Falmouth
Approve Application for Change of Manager - Paul Harney Golf Club, 74 Club Valley Drive, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approve Application for Common Victualler License - Bite on the Go, 5 Old Meeting House Road, East Falmouth MA
Approve Application for Common Victualler License - Bite on the Go, 5 Old Meeting House Road, East Falmouth MA
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve Eversource Petition to Install One New 4" Conduit on Hatchville Road, North of Wellington Way for Service at Lot
Approve Eversource Petition to Install One New 4" Conduit on Hatchville Road, North of Wellington Way for Service at Lot 18 Hatchville Road
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Eversource Petition to Install One New 4" Conduit on Abbies Lane, North of Teele Street, for Service to 29 Abbie
Approve Eversource Petition to Install One New 4" Conduit on Abbies Lane, North of Teele Street, for Service to 29 Abbies Lane
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Vote to Clarify Board of Selectmen Support to Town of Bourne for Bikeway Extension Funding Mr. Suso explained that at th
Approve the amendment to include rail with trail
To approve the amendment to include rail with trail.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve the amendment to include rail with trail. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Borrowing Authorization - Jennifer Petit, Director of Finance Ms. Petit noted signing of the borrowing of the funds. Mem
Authorize borrowing of $16,400,000
To authorize borrowing of $16,400,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize borrowing of $16,400,000. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Adopt Public Comment Rules These were presented at a previous meeting resulting from a decision on a case. Attor
Approval to adopt with the change
Approval to adopt with the change.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval to adopt with the change. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Meghan Hanawalt Lives in East Falmouth with her wife and animals. She would like to serve the Town in some
Appoint Megan Hanawalt to a term ending June 30, 2019 and Lynne Rhodes to a term ending June 30, 2021
To appoint Megan Hanawalt to a term ending June 30, 2019 and Lynne Rhodes to a term ending June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Megan Hanawalt to a term ending June 30, 2019 and Lynne Rhodes to a term ending June 30, 2021. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Human Services Committee Nadine McCall
Appoint Nadine McCall and Sharon Sodekson to terms ending 6/30/21
To appoint Nadine McCall and Sharon Sodekson to terms ending 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Nadine McCall and Sharon Sodekson to terms ending 6/30/21. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Solid Waste Advisory Committee Amy Roth
Appoint Ruth Brazier to a term ending 6/30/20
To appoint Ruth Brazier to a term ending 6/30/20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Ruth Brazier to a term ending 6/30/20. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Vote Articles and Execute Warrant for April 2019 Town Meeting Schedule reviewed by Chair Moran:
Remove Articles 30 and 31 from the list
To remove Articles 30 and 31 from the list.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to remove Articles 30 and 31 from the list. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Remove Article 29 from the list
To remove Article 29 from the list.
The minutes say 2-0, 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 to remove Article 29 from the list. Second Mr. Brown. Yes-2. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Change from 4 to 5% and change article in that regard
To change from 4 to 5% and change article in that regard.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Chair Moran motion to change from 4 to 5% and change article in that regard. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-3. No-2..” (Motion: Moran, second: Jones)
Add Articles 1-8 to the warrant
To add Articles 1-8 to the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to add Articles 1-8 to the warrant. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Add Articles 9-18 to the warrant
To add Articles 9-18 to the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to add Articles 9-18 to the warrant. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Add Articles 18-22 to the warrant
To add Articles 18-22 to the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to add Articles 18-22 to the warrant. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Add Articles 23-25 to the warrant
To add Articles 23-25 to the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to add Articles 23-25 to the warrant. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Add now Articles 26, 27, and 28 to the warrant
To add now Articles 26, 27, and 28 to the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to add now Articles 26, 27, and 28 to the warrant. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Add Article 29 (previously Article 32), 30 (previously Article 33), 31 (previously 34), 32 (previously Articles 36 and 36) to the warrant
To add Article 29 (previously Article 32), 30 (previously Article 33), 31 (previously 34), 32 (previously Articles 36 and 36) to the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to add Article 29 (previously Article 32), 30 (previously Article 33), 31 (previously 34), 32 (previously Articles 36 and 36) to the warrant. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Add Articles 34-43 (previously Articles 37-46) to the warrant
To add Articles 34-43 (previously Articles 37-46) to the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to add Articles 34-43 (previously Articles 37-46) to the warrant. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Add Article 44 to the warrant
To add Article 44 to the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to add Article 44 to the warrant. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session - January 14, 2019
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session - January 14, 2019
Approval with edits.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval with edits. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received-none.
Adjourn at 9:43pm
To adjourn at 9:43pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 9:43pm. 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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