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March 25, 2019
33 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Susan Moran, Megan English Braga, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson, Doug Brown
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Application for a New Common Victualler License - Clam Shack, 227 Clinton Avenue, Falmouth Jim Murray, 381 Blacksmith Sh
Application for a New Common Victualler License - Clam Shack, 227 Clinton Avenue, Falmouth Jim Murray, 381 Blacksmith Shop Rd., is taking over the existing business
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Application for Renewal of a Common Victualler License - Trade Center Bowl, 89 Spring Bars Road, Falmouth
Application for Renewal of a Common Victualler License - Trade Center Bowl, 89 Spring Bars Road, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Falmouth Highway, West Falmouth - Saturday, 3/30/19
Falmouth Highway, West Falmouth - Saturday, 3/30/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Barnstable County Agricultural Society - Barnstable Count
Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Barnstable County Agricultural Society - Barnstable County Fair, 1220 Nathan Ellis Hwy. - 7/22/19 - 7/28/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Application for a Sunday Entertainment License - Barnstable County Agricultural Society - Barnstable County Fair, 1220 N
Application for a Sunday Entertainment License - Barnstable County Agricultural Society - Barnstable County Fair, 1220 Nathan Ellis Hwy. - Sunday, 7/28/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Acting as trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund (FAHF) vote to authorize payment of a sum of money related to
Approve up to $5,000 to support the allocation subject to approval by the CPC
To approve up to $5,000 to support the allocation subject to approval by the CPC.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve up to $5,000 to support the allocation subject to approval by the CPC. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Authorize Town Manager to sign letter to MassHousing regarding project eligibility for 40B comprehensive permit applicat
Authorize Town Manager to sign letter to MassHousing regarding project eligibility for 40B comprehensive permit application - Wild Harbor Condominium LLC, 213 N. Falmouth Highway
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve License Agreement for a water refill reuse station installation and maintenance in Marine Park on Water
Approve License Agreement for a water refill reuse station installation and maintenance in Marine Park on Water Street in Woods Hole by and between Marine Biological Lab and Town of
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Authorize Department of Public Works application to the MA DEP for recycling program grant
Authorize Department of Public Works application to the MA DEP for recycling program grant
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Brag motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Wetland Hearing - Thomas Dmytryck - Remove licensed float and install a new pile-supported pier and pile-supported boat
Continue the hearing to 4/22/19 at 7:30pm
To continue the hearing to 4/22/19 at 7:30pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to continue the hearing to 4/22/19 at 7:30pm. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Wetland Hearing - Clowes Easterly Limited Partnership - Reconstruction and maintenance of a 136 foot long licensed timbe
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 finding that this is a smaller license that what was approved in 1929, less impact than it was, and no issue with the neighbors
To approval finding that this is a smaller license that what was approved in 1929, less impact than it was, and no issue with the neighbors. There is adequate construction access and this is not for boat use.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approval finding that this is a smaller license that what was approved in 1929, less impact than it was, and no issue with the neighbors. There is adequate construction access and this is not for boat use. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Wetland Hearing - Robert Irving - Construct a fixed pier that will extend approximately 64 feet beyond mean high water i
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 with the following findings: this is an improvement of what is currently there, Harbormaster says it does not impede the channel, appropriate pier as compared to the others in the area,...
Approval with the following findings: this is an improvement of what is currently there, Harbormaster says it does not impede the channel, appropriate pier as compared to the others in the area, complies with current standards, would also get this licensed, and putting stairs down to the salt marsh will help control erosion from people walking.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval with the following findings: this is an improvement of what is currently there, Harbormaster says it does not impede the channel, appropriate pier as compared to the others in the area, complies with current standards, would also get this licensed, and putting stairs down to the salt marsh will help control erosion from people walking. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Water Rate Hearing Chair Moran read the public notice.
Continue to April 22, 2019 at 7:45 pm
To continue to April 22, 2019 at 7:45 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to continue to April 22, 2019 at 7:45 pm. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Fee Hearing - Zoning Board of Appeals - Proposed new fee for processing amendments: Amendment Fee: $50.00
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Fee Hearing - Zoning Board of Appeals - Proposed new fee for processing amendments: Amendment Fee: $50.00
To approve.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Jones, PattersonNo: Moran
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-1 (Chair Moran)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Request for a Waiver of Special Event Permit Fee - Run Jack Run Family Fun Run/Walk
Approve Request for a Waiver of Special Event Permit Fee - Run Jack Run Family Fun Run/Walk
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Continue to April 22, 2019 Board of Selectmen meeting
To continue to April 22, 2019 Board of Selectmen meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to continue to April 22, 2019 Board of Selectmen meeting. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve 2019 Annual/Seasonal License Renewals: All Alcohol Restaurant License
Approve 2019 Annual/Seasonal License Renewals: All Alcohol Restaurant License
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Minutes of Meetings: Public session:
Minutes of Meetings: Public session
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve. Second Ms. English Brag. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
To release.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to release. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approval but not release
Approval but not release.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval but not release. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Release the executive session minutes as read from the packet
To release the executive session minutes as read from the packet.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to release the executive session minutes as read from the packet. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Review and/or discuss correspondence received Mr. Johnson Staub is working with Town Counsel and others on the aquacultu
Adjourn at 11:13 pm
To adjourn at 11:13 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 11:13 pm. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
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