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May 6, 2019
41 recorded votes, 5 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. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - review and discuss settlement proposals for the following litigation: Quinn v. Town of Falmouth and Lessard v. Falmouth Public Schools (MCAD) because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
The count lists Doug Brown as absent for this vote, so Doug Brown is left out of it.
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. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - review and discuss settlement proposals for the following litigation: Quinn v. Town of Falmouth and Lessard v. Falmouth Public Schools (MCAD) 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 abovelisted items, and to return to Open Session after discussion. Roll call vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. English Braga aye; Chairman Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye. Absent: Mr. Brown..” (Motion: Moran, second: Jones)
To convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - review and discuss settlement proposals for the following litigation: Quinn v. Town of Falmouth and Lessard v. Falmouth Public Schools (MCAD) because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
The count lists Doug Brown as absent for this vote, so Doug Brown is left out of it.
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. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - review and discuss settlement proposals for the following litigation: Quinn v. Town of Falmouth and Lessard v. Falmouth Public Schools (MCAD) 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. Patterson, aye; Ms. English Braga aye; Chairman Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye. Absent: Mr. Brown..” (Motion: Moran, second: Jones)
Proclamation: Police Week - May 12-18, 2019
Proclamation: Police Week - May 12-18, 2019
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From the minutes
“Proclamation in the packet read as a motion by Ms. English Braga. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve application for special one-day wine and malt liquor license and Sunday entertainment license - British Beer Com
Approve application for special one-day wine and malt liquor license and Sunday entertainment license - British Beer Company - Beer & Oyster Festival - Sunday, 6/2/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Approve application for special one-day wine and malt liquor license and Sunday entertainment license - British Beer Company - Road Race Beer Garden - Sunday, 8/18/19
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)
Approval.
Doug Brown stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Recused: 1. (Mr. Brown).” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Approve Eversource Energy and Verizon New England petition to install one (1) pole at Main Street, east of Scranton Aven
Approve Eversource Energy and Verizon New England petition to install one (1) pole at Main Street, east of Scranton Avenue
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approve Eversource Energy petition to install one (1) 4" conduit and one (1) hand hole at Hamlin Avenue, north of Dillin
Approve Eversource Energy petition to install one (1) 4" conduit and one (1) hand hole at Hamlin Avenue, north of Dillingham Avenue
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Authorize Falmouth Housing Authority receipt of $492,351 from US HUD Mr. Suso explained that there is a note from Mr. Jo
Authorize Falmouth Housing Authority receipt of $492,351 from US HUD Mr. Suso explained that there is a note from Mr. Johnson Staub summarizing the request from the
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to designate Special Counsel for Affordable Housing as a special municipal employee for purposes of M.G.L. c. 268A,
Designate Special Counsel for Affordable Housing as a special municipal employee for purposes of M.G.L. c. 268A, s. 1 et seq., the Conflict of Interest Law
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve and sign the Ground Lease to Little Pond Place LLC for 41 Spring Bars Rd. (formerly known as '0 Spring Bars Rd')
Approve and sign the Ground Lease to Little Pond Place LLC for 41 Spring Bars Rd. (formerly known as '0 Spring Bars Rd') for construction of 40 units of affordable rental housing pursuant to
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve Amendment to Traffic Rules and Orders received from the Police Department
Approve Amendment to Traffic Rules and Orders received from the Police Department
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Accept Grant Funding in the amount of $8,000.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Highway
Accept Grant Funding in the amount of $8,000.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division - FY2019 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Bands for Badges - Bands for Badges, Inc. - Cape Cod Fairgrounds - Saturday, 8/24/19
Bands for Badges - Bands for Badges, Inc. - Cape Cod Fairgrounds - Saturday, 8/24/19
Approval.
Doug Brown stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Recused: 1. (Mr. Brown).” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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)
Approval with conditions that no boat over 25 feet will be attached, only one boat at the dock, and construction will in no way interfere with the waterway
Approval with conditions that no boat over 25 feet will be attached, only one boat at the dock, and construction will in no way interfere with the waterway.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval with conditions that no boat over 25 feet will be attached, only one boat at the dock, and construction will in no way interfere with the waterway. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
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)
Determine the dog is a dangerous dog
To determine the dog is a dangerous dog.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to determine the dog is a dangerous dog. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Support the recommendation of the Hearing Officer
To support the recommendation of the Hearing Officer.
Yes: Jones, PattersonNo: Braga, Brown, Moran
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to support the recommendation of the Hearing Officer. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-2. No-3. (Mr. Brown, Ms. English Braga, Chair Moran)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Continue the portion of the hearing to determine the remedy for this dangerous dog to the next Board of Selectmen meeting on 5/20/19 to allow the owner to look at and present viable options, if...
To continue the portion of the hearing to determine the remedy for this dangerous dog to the next Board of Selectmen meeting on 5/20/19 to allow the owner to look at and present viable options, if there are any, for the dog to go to a specialized facility.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to continue the portion of the hearing to determine the remedy for this dangerous dog to the next Board of Selectmen meeting on 5/20/19 to allow the owner to look at and present viable options, if there are any, for the dog to go to a specialized facility. Second Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Moran)
Commercial Shellfish License - Richard Baker - Request appeal of temporary revocation of commercial shellfish license
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)
Finding violation for 6 months with 60 days tolled against it
Finding violation for 6 months with 60 days tolled against it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion finding violation for 6 months with 60 days tolled against it. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Edit her original motion to include the Board of Selectmen request that reinstatement of the license after that day because licensing is done 9/4/19
To edit her original motion to include the Board of Selectmen request that reinstatement of the license after that day because licensing is done 9/4/19.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to edit her original motion to include the Board of Selectmen request that reinstatement of the license after that day because licensing is done 9/4/19. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application for a New Second-Hand Dealer License - Soo Soo's Vintage, located within Home Again, 93 East Falmouth Highwa
Application for a New Second-Hand Dealer License - Soo Soo's Vintage, located within Home Again, 93 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Commission on Disabilities Paul Richard Grunden would like to be on the Commission, this is his second time applying.
Approval to a term ending 6/30/21
Approval to a term ending 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval to a term ending 6/30/21. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Affordable Housing Committee Karen Bissonnette attends the meetings, David Vieira asked if she would serve.
Appoint Ms. Bissonnette to a term ending 6/30/21
To appoint Ms. Bissonnette to a term ending 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Ms. Bissonnette to a term ending 6/30/21. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Agricultural Commission John Jack Simonds, E. Falmouth, has a small farm and vendor at Farmers Market, he would
Appoint Mr. Simonds to a term ending 6/30/19
To appoint Mr. Simonds to a term ending 6/30/19.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to appoint Mr. Simonds to a term ending 6/30/19. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Community Preservation Committee
Appoint Mr. Stone to a term ending 6/30/21
To appoint Mr. Stone to a term ending 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to appoint Mr. Stone to a term ending 6/30/21. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
Substance Abuse Commission Charles Chard Faulkner would like to assist. He has been in recovery since 2010. He
Appoint Mr. Faulkner to a term ending 6/30/21
To appoint Mr. Faulkner to a term ending 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to appoint Mr. Faulkner to a term ending 6/30/21. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Request for Sign Variance - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution - Woods Hole Village Campus Anna Farrington, consultant
Request for Sign Variance - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution - Woods Hole Village Campus Anna Farrington, consultant for WHOI signage and way finding consultant
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Signs - Spring at Spohr Event
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Signs - Spring at Spohr Event
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Signs - Falmouth Commodores "Game Today"
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Signs - Falmouth Commodores "Game Today"
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
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 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)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Discussion and Vote on Mission Statement for Edward Marks Jr. Building Advisory Committee Mr. Suso noted at last regular
Approve with amendment and change of date to December 2019
To approve with amendment and change of date to December 2019.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to approve with amendment and change of date to December 2019. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Public Session December 17, 2018
Approve minutes: Public Session December 17, 2018
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. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
Review of approved executive session minutes and vote to release Reviewed by town counsel and adding street addresses.
Approval of previously reviewed and voted to release with addition of the Town Hall address
Approval of previously reviewed and voted to release with addition of the Town Hall address.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of previously reviewed and voted to release with addition of the Town Hall address. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received
Adjourn at 9:45 pm
To adjourn at 9:45 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 9:45 pm. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
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