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April 22, 2019
60 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
Arbor Day - April 30, 2019
Arbor Day - April 30, 2019
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From the minutes
“Proclamation in the packet read as a motion by Mr. Jones. Second Mr. Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Art Week - April 26 - May 5, 2019
Art Week - April 26 - May 5, 2019
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From the minutes
“Proclamation in the packet read as a motion by Mr. Brown. Second Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Moran)
Approve Application for a One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License - Coast Fest - Bandshell/ Marina Park - Saturday, 8/3/19
Approve Application for a One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License - Coast Fest - Bandshell/ Marina Park - Saturday, 8/3/19
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 One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License - Barnstable County Agricultural Society, Harvest Fest - Ca
Approve Application for a One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License - Barnstable County Agricultural Society, Harvest Fest - Cape Cod Fairgrounds - Saturday, 9/28 and Sunday, 9/29/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approve Application for Nine, One-Day All Alcohol Liquor Licenses - Falmouth Theatre Guild - Highfield Theater - Friday,
Approve Application for Nine, One-Day All Alcohol Liquor Licenses - Falmouth Theatre Guild - Highfield Theater - Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19, 2019
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for a Motor Vehicle Class II License - Excel Auto Repair and Sales, 94 East Falmouth Highway, East F
Approve Application for a Motor Vehicle Class II License - Excel Auto Repair and Sales, 94 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 Eversource Petition to Install One New 4" Conduit and Two Hand Holes on Hudson Street, South of Lake Leaman Road
Approve Eversource Petition to Install One New 4" Conduit and Two Hand Holes on Hudson Street, South of Lake Leaman Road for Service to 48 Hudson Street
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Vote to Support House Bill No. 2881 and Senate Bill No. 452S Seeking a 5-Cent Deposit on Nip Bottles
Support House Bill No. 2881 and Senate Bill No. 452S Seeking a 5-Cent Deposit on Nip Bottles
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Application to Massachusetts Dredging Program for a 2019 Massworks Grant in the amount of $20,000 to Dre
Approve Application to Massachusetts Dredging Program for a 2019 Massworks Grant in the amount of $20,000 to Dredge Green Pond Channel
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
Vote to Approve License from the Town of Falmouth to Allow Eagle Scout Candidate Sam Mack of Boy Scout Troop 42 to Const
Approve License from the Town of Falmouth to Allow Eagle Scout Candidate Sam Mack of Boy Scout Troop 42 to Construct a Trail near the Falmouth Dog Park
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve Warrant for Annual Town Election on May 21, 2019 The Board of Selectmen noted that Precinct 2 is voting at Senio
Approve Warrant for Annual Town Election on May 21, 2019 The Board of Selectmen noted that Precinct 2 is voting at Senior Center instead of the Recreation
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Approve Expenditure from Historical Commission Account for Temporary Planning Intern Ed Haddad, Chair Historical Commiss
Approval of up to $4,000
Approval of up to $4,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of up to $4,000. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval of Donation Funds for Senior Center Stone Veneer Mr. Johnson-Staub noted the Building Committee is working, pro
Approval of $59,000 from the donation account
Approval of $59,000 from the donation account.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of $59,000 from the donation account. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Vote to Adopt and Execute Orders of Taking for Winthrop Drive and Capt. Davis Lane
Adopt and Execute Orders of Taking for Winthrop Drive and Capt
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Cinco de Mayo Woods Hole - Quicks Hole and Landfall Restaurant - Luscombe Avenue, Woods Hole - Sunday, 5/5/19
Cinco de Mayo Woods Hole - Quicks Hole and Landfall Restaurant - Luscombe Avenue, Woods Hole - Sunday, 5/5/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0. M.” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Woods Hole May Festival - Woods Hole Community Association - Taft Playground and Ballpark, Woods Hole - Saturday, 5/25/1
Woods Hole May Festival - Woods Hole Community Association - Taft Playground and Ballpark, Woods Hole - Saturday, 5/25/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Pedal to Parcels - The 300 Committee - Bike Tour of Conservation Lands in Falmouth - Sunday, 6/2/19
Pedal to Parcels - The 300 Committee - Bike Tour of Conservation Lands in Falmouth - Sunday, 6/2/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Falmouth Art Market - Falmouth Cultural Council - Marina Park (bandshell side) - Thursdays, 6/13 - 8/29/19
Falmouth Art Market - Falmouth Cultural Council - Marina Park (bandshell side) - Thursdays, 6/13 - 8/29/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Beach Worship Services - John Wesley United Methodist Church - Surf Drive Beach and Parking Lot - Sundays, 6/30 - 9/1/19
Beach Worship Services - John Wesley United Methodist Church - Surf Drive Beach and Parking Lot - Sundays, 6/30 - 9/1/19 (except 7/14 and 8/18)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Autumn Escape Bike Trek - American Lung Association - Ride through Falmouth, stop at Surf Drive Beach - Friday, 9/27/19
Autumn Escape Bike Trek - American Lung Association - Ride through Falmouth, stop at Surf Drive Beach - Friday, 9/27/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
British Beer Company Beer & Oyster Festival - British Beer Company - BBC/Seaside Inn Property Parking Lot - Sunday, 6/2/
British Beer Company Beer & Oyster Festival - British Beer Company - BBC/Seaside Inn Property Parking Lot - Sunday, 6/2/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Walk for HOPE - Housing Assistance Corp - Village Green Start/Finish, Walk on Sidewalks - Sunday 6/2/19
Walk for HOPE - Housing Assistance Corp - Village Green Start/Finish, Walk on Sidewalks - Sunday 6/2/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Falmouth Kids Day of Play - Falmouth Rotary Club - Mullen-Hall School - Saturday, 6/8/19
Falmouth Kids Day of Play - Falmouth Rotary Club - Mullen-Hall School - Saturday, 6/8/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
British Beer Company Road Race Beer Garden - British Beer Company - BBC/Seaside Inn Property Parking Lot - Sunday, 8/18/
British Beer Company Road Race Beer Garden - British Beer Company - BBC/Seaside Inn Property Parking Lot - Sunday, 8/18/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Wings for Falmouth Families Carnival - Wings for Falmouth Families - Marina Park, Tuesday, 8/20/19
Wings for Falmouth Families Carnival - Wings for Falmouth Families - Marina Park, Tuesday, 8/20/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Insogna - Falmouth Heights Beach - Saturday, 8/3/19
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Insogna - Falmouth Heights Beach - Saturday, 8/3/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Curran - Surf Drive Beach - Saturday, 8/10/19
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Curran - Surf Drive Beach - Saturday, 8/10/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Flow Neutral Bylaw - Evaluation of Request for Variance - Holmes and McGrath, Inc. - 24 Spencer Baird Road, Woods Hole (
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)
Flow Neutral Bylaw - Evaluation of Request for Variance - Holmes and McGrath, Inc. - 24 Spencer Baird Road, Woods Hole (Parcel 49A 06 000D 044), Continued from February 25, 2019, March 11, 2019
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Wetland Hearing - Thomas Dmytryck - Remove licensed float and install a new pile-supported pier and pile-supported boat
Continue to May 6, 2019 at 7:30 p.m
To continue to May 6, 2019 at 7:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to continue to May 6, 2019 at 7:30 p.m Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Water Rate Hearing (continued from March 25, 2019 to April 22, 2019 at 7:45 p.m.) Steve Rafferty, Water Superintendent,
Water Rate Hearing (continued from March 25, 2019 to April 22, 2019 at 7:45 p.m.) Steve Rafferty, Water Superintendent, noted Board of Selectmen has example motion in the packet
In the packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones read the motion in the packet. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
No increase on the sewer rate
No increase on the sewer rate.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion no increase on the sewer rate. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Application for Transfer of a Wine and Malt Liquor License, Common Victualler License, and Automatic Amusement License -
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Application for Transfer of a Wine and Malt Liquor License, Common Victualler License, and Automatic Amusement License - New England Authentic Eats, LLC. d/b/a Papa Gino's, 56 Davis Straits, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Ms English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
Application for Transfer of Wine and Malt Package Store License - Wild Harbor General Store, Inc. d/b/a Wild Harbor Gene
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Application for Transfer of Wine and Malt Package Store License - Wild Harbor General Store, Inc. d/b/a Wild Harbor General Store, 200 Old Main Road, North Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
Cable Advisory Committee Robert Mascali
Appoint Mr. Mascali to a term ending 6/30/19
To appoint Mr. Mascali to a term ending 6/30/19.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to appoint Mr. Mascali to a term ending 6/30/19. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Appoint Ms. Jemmott to a term ending 6/30/21
To appoint Ms. Jemmott to a term ending 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to appoint Ms. Jemmott to a term ending 6/30/21. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Appoint Mr. Zavala to a term ending 6/30/21
To appoint Mr. Zavala to a term ending 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to appoint Mr. Zavala to a term ending 6/30/21. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Energy Committee Matthew Patrick
Appoint Mr. Patrick to a tern ending 6/30/20
To appoint Mr. Patrick to a tern ending 6/30/20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Mr. Patrick to a tern ending 6/30/20. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Human Services Committee -
Appoint Dr. Langer to a term ending 6/30/20
To appoint Dr. Langer to a term ending 6/30/20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Dr. Langer to a term ending 6/30/20. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Gerald Potamis
Appoint Mr. Potamis to a full member term ending 6/30/20
To appoint Mr. Potamis to a full member term ending 6/30/20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Mr. Potamis to a full member term ending 6/30/20. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Appoint Mr. Morse to an associate member term ending 6/30/21
To appoint Mr. Morse to an associate member term ending 6/30/21.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Jones, PattersonNo: Moran
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Mr. Morse to an associate member term ending 6/30/21. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-1. (Chair Moran).” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Aquaculture Plan Presentation for Falmouth Estuaries Chuck Martinsen, Deputy Harbor Master, reviewed plan goals to impro
Give the Committee approval to proceed as they see fit
To give the Committee approval to proceed as they see fit.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to give the Committee approval to proceed as they see fit. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Vote Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund Guidelines Ms. English Braga read the fund guidelines in the packet.
Approval of the guidelines and they still apply
Approval of the guidelines and they still apply.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of the guidelines and they still apply. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Authorize Expenditure of up to $12,000 for Legal and Financial Assistance Expenses Mr. Johnson-Staub noted these are com
The Board of Selectmen acting as the Trustees for the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund authorize $3,000 for each project up to $12,000 total
The Board of Selectmen acting as the Trustees for the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund authorize $3,000 for each project up to $12,000 total.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion the Board of Selectmen acting as the Trustees for the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund authorize $3,000 for each project up to $12,000 total. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Presentation and Vote Fund Request from Northstar Place LLC for 123 Brick Kiln Rd., East Falmouth
Approval by the Board of Selectmen acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund $650,000 with the additional $325,000 subject to available funds for this project
Approval by the Board of Selectmen acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund $650,000 with the additional $325,000 subject to available funds for this project.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval by the Board of Selectmen acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund $650,000 with the additional $325,000 subject to available funds for this project. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Falmouth Farmer's Market
Falmouth Farmer's Market
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Falmouth Art Market
Approval for permit reduction to $300
Approval for permit reduction to $300.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval for permit reduction to $300. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
John Wesley United Methodist Church Sunday Beach Worship
Reduce to $262.50 permit fee
To reduce to $262.50 permit fee.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to reduce to $262.50 permit fee. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve 2019 Annual/Seasonal License Renewals: Lodging House License
Approve 2019 Annual/Seasonal License Renewals: Lodging House License
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 Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Discussion of Make-up and Structure of a Poor House Working Group What the options are and what would be a good makeup f
Create a working group appointed by the Board of Selectmen with no more than 7 members
To create a working group appointed by the Board of Selectmen with no more than 7 members.
Yes: Braga, Brown, MoranNo: Jones, Patterson
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to create a working group appointed by the Board of Selectmen with no more than 7 members. Second Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-3. No-2 (Mr. Patterson and Mr. Jones).” (Motion: Braga, second: Moran)
The makeup would be 1 member from the Historic Commission, 1 Finance Committee, 1 CPC, and 4 at large positions for a total of seven
That the makeup would be 1 member from the Historic Commission, 1 Finance Committee, 1 CPC, and 4 at large positions for a total of seven.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion that the makeup would be 1 member from the Historic Commission, 1 Finance Committee, 1 CPC, and 4 at large positions for a total of seven. Second Mr. Patterson. Mr. Jones amended removing the CPC and including 5 at large members. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Public Session November 19, 2018
Approve minutes: Public Session November 19, 2018
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
April 8, 2019
Approve minutes: April 8, 2019
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)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received
Adjourn at 10:50 p.m
To adjourn at 10:50 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to adjourn at 10:50 p.m. 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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