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February 25, 2019
36 recorded votes, 2 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
Proclamation - Woods Hole Model Boat Show Weekend
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Application for One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - On the Water, LLC - Striper Fest - Marina Park - Saturday
Approve Application for One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - On the Water, LLC - Striper Fest - Marina Park - Saturday, 9/28/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approve Application for One Day All Alcoholic Liquor License for Belonging to Each Other at Trade Center Bowl located at
Approve Application for One Day All Alcoholic Liquor License for Belonging to Each Other at Trade Center Bowl located at 89 Spring Bars Road, Falmouth - Saturday, 3/16/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Approve Application for a Change of Manager of an All Alcoholic Package Store License - Lisa Liquor Inc. d/b/a Family Fo
Approve Application for a Change of Manager of an All Alcoholic Package Store License - Lisa Liquor Inc. d/b/a Family Foods, located at 350 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for a Second Hand Dealers License - Home Again, located at 93 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth
Approve Application for a Second Hand Dealers License - Home Again, located at 93 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
Approve Applications for One Day Wine and Malt Liquor Licenses - Fresh Pond Holy Ghost Society - Portuguese Festivals lo
Approve Applications for One Day Wine and Malt Liquor Licenses - Fresh Pond Holy Ghost Society - Portuguese Festivals located at 408 Carriage Shop Road, East Falmouth - Sunday, 6/9/19; Saturday
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Vote to approve Falmouth Housing Trust's LIP LAU application to the Department of Housing and Community Development to i
Approve Falmouth Housing Trust's LIP LAU application to the Department of Housing and Community Development to include the affordable home built at 72 Deer Pond on the Falmouth Subsidized
In the packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones read the motion in the packet. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve request from the Falmouth Housing Corp. for a waiver of building permit, sewer service application and s
Approval of the waiver of the building permit, sewer, and sidewalk application fees
Approval of the waiver of the building permit, sewer, and sidewalk application fees.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of the waiver of the building permit, sewer, and sidewalk application fees. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Continue the discussion on the request to waive the fees
To continue the discussion on the request to waive the fees. Chair Moran noted it will be put on the next agenda. c. Acting as Trustees of Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, Vote to authorize Town Manager to amend Land Development Agreement with Falmouth Housing Corp for Little Pond Place affordable housing complex as submitted. And further to authorize previously awarded funds in the form of a loan with terms to be determined in consultation with Falmouth Housing Corporation, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute all documents consistent with this vote. Mr. Johnson-Staub explained this addresses the clerical change to the agreement and in consultation with Ms. Clark and her partners, restructure the award from a grant with a bond to a loan, it allows them to get the money sooner and is less costly to the developer.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to continue the discussion on the request to waive the fees..” (Motion: Braga)
Acting as Trustees of Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, Vote to authorize Town Manager to amend Land Development Agreeme
Acting as Trustees of Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, Vote to authorize Town Manager to amend Land Development Agreement with Falmouth Housing Corp for Little Pond Place affordable housing
In the packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson read the motion in the packet. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Authorize Town Manager and Town Counsel to respond to Beaty Open Meeting Law complaints received 2/12/19 and 2/14/19
Authorize Town Manager and Town Counsel to respond to Beaty Open Meeting Law complaints received 2/12/19 and 2/14/19
To authorize.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to authorize. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve Grant of License to Peter and Diane Wirth for them to enter upon and use a portion of the Town's propert
Approve Grant of License to Peter and Diane Wirth for them to enter upon and use a portion of the Town's property to construct a retaining wall on their own property at 88 Gardiner Road, Woods Hole
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to temporarily relocate voting for the voters of Precinct 2, currently at the Recreation Center, 790 East Main Stre
Temporarily relocate voting for the voters of Precinct 2, currently at the Recreation Center, 790 East Main Street, to the Senior Center, 300 Dillingham Avenue
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Woods Hole Model Boat Show - Woods Hole Historical Collection & Museum - Parking Meters Not in Use along Water St. and L
Approval not to collect the fairs
Approval not to collect the fairs.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval not to collect the fairs. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Wetland Hearing - Thomas Dmytryck - Remove licensed float and install a new pile supported pier and pile supported boat
Continue this matter at the applicant's request
To continue this matter at the applicant's request.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to continue this matter at the applicant's request. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Flow Neutral Bylaw - Evaluation of Request for Variance - Holmes and McGrath, Inc. - 24 Spencer Baird Road, Woods Hole (
Continue to 3/11/19 at 7:45 p.m
To continue to 3/11/19 at 7:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to continue to 3/11/19 at 7:45 p.m. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Application for Shellfish Aquaculture License - Matthew Weeks - 7.5 acre area in waters of Nantucket Sound offshore of W
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 Shellfish Aquaculture License - Matthew Weeks - 7.5 acre area in waters of Nantucket Sound offshore of Washburn Island
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Flow Neutral Bylaw - Evaluation of Request for Variance - Falmouth Commodores - Ray Paltz Building, Guv Fuller Field, 74
Continue the hearing until 4/22/19 at 7:30 p.m
To continue the hearing until 4/22/19 at 7:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to continue the hearing until 4/22/19 at 7:30 p.m. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Town Meeting approval is triggered only when a new permanent position that Town Meeting would need to fund.
The Board of Selectmen direct staff to forward that initiative that Mr. Johnson-Staub is talking about for a new administrative position that will work beyond the summer season to learn the...
The Board of Selectmen direct staff to forward that initiative that Mr. Johnson-Staub is talking about for a new administrative position that will work beyond the summer season to learn the administrative and supervisory aspects of the job from the Beach Superintendent.
From the minutes
“Chair Moran motion the Board of Selectmen direct staff to forward that initiative that Mr. Johnson-Staub is talking about for a new administrative position that will work beyond the summer season to learn the administrative and supervisory aspects of the job from the Beach Superintendent. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Braga)
Have staff review how to improve services and expand services and deliverability of services, along with the role the Assistant Director would have
To have staff review how to improve services and expand services and deliverability of services, along with the role the Assistant Director would have.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to have staff review how to improve services and expand services and deliverability of services, along with the role the Assistant Director would have. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Discussion and Update on Marks Building, Old Senior Center, Emerald House and Andrews Farmhouse
Have the Town Manager go forward with the asphalt roof
To have the Town Manager go forward with the asphalt roof.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to have the Town Manager go forward with the asphalt roof. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Proceed on the Human Services move to the Marks Building
To proceed on the Human Services move to the Marks Building.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to proceed on the Human Services move to the Marks Building. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Discussion of Renaming and Modifying Charge, Bikeways Committee to Bikeways/Pedestrian Committee
Approval of the name change
Approval of the name change.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval of the name change. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
Protect Our Cape Cod Aquifer (POCCA) Presentation/Request on Proposed Ban on Landscaping Chemicals
Defer the matter to the Board of Health
To defer the matter to the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to defer the matter to the Board of Health. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Sign Variance Application - Additional Freestanding Sign - Pier 37 - 88 Scranton Ave, Falmouth
Sign Variance Application - Additional Freestanding Sign - Pier 37 - 88 Scranton Ave, Falmouth
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 - Fresh Pond Holy Ghost Society - Portuguese Festivals located
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Signs - Fresh Pond Holy Ghost Society - Portuguese Festivals located at 408 Carriage Shop Road, East Falmouth - Sunday 6/9/19; Saturday 6/22/19;...
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
Vote April 2019 Town Meeting Article Recommendations
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. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval of Article 20 as printed
Approval of Article 20 as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of Article 20 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval of Article 26 as printed
Approval of Article 26 as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of Article 26 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5 No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval of Article 27 as printed
Approval of Article 27 as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of Article 27 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5 No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval of Article 28 as printed
Approval of Article 28 as printed.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Moran, PattersonNo: Jones
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of Article 28 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-1 (Mr. Jones)..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Indefinite postponement of Article 29
Indefinite postponement of Article 29.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion indefinite postponement of Article 29. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0. ..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Approval of Article 30 as printed
Approval of Article 30 as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval of Article 30 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Indefinite postponement of Article 31
Indefinite postponement of Article 31.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion indefinite postponement of Article 31. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received
Adjourn at 11:09 p.m
To adjourn at 11:09 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to adjourn at 11:09 p.m. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
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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