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May 20, 2019
29 recorded votes, 3 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
Eagle Scout - Alden H. Thomas, Troop 40
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)
Rotary Club of Falmouth's Inaugural Kids' Day of Play - June 8, 2019 Bob Mascali, President Rotary Club of Falmouth, tol
In the packet as motion
In the packet as motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones read the proclamation in the packet as motion. Second Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Vote to Affirm Appointment of Communications Administrator and Waiver of Residency Requirement Mr. Suso asked the BOS af
Affirm and waive the residency requirement
To affirm and waive the residency requirement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to affirm and waive the residency requirement. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for Transfer of Common Victualler License and Automatic Amusement License by New England Authentic East, LLC
Application for Transfer of Common Victualler License and Automatic Amusement License by New England Authentic East, LLC d/b/a D'Angelo Located at 689 Main Street, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for New Second-Hand Dealer License - Old Nouveau, Located at Home Again Consignment Shop, 94 East Falmouth H
Application for New Second-Hand Dealer License - Old Nouveau, Located at Home Again Consignment Shop, 94 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for Change of Name and Change of Manager of a Common Victualler License - The Black Dog Tavern Company, Inc.
Approval of the change of name
Approval of the change of name.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of the change of name. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval of the change of manager
Approval of the change of manager.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of the change of manager. Second Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Moran)
Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Debra Rogers, Falmouth Community Television (FCTV) Annual
Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Debra Rogers, Falmouth Community Television (FCTV) Annual Meeting - 310 Dillingham Ave. - Thursday, 5/30/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Moran)
Approve Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. Petition to Install one (1) pole #35/6 on Barrows Road, East of
Approve Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. Petition to Install one (1) pole #35/6 on Barrows Road, East of Willette Way
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Coastal Resiliency Action Committee Application to the CZM Coastal Resiliency Grant Program for an Amount up to
Approval contingent Finance Committee Review
Approval contingent Finance Committee Review.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval contingent Finance Committee Review. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Vote to Accept a Gift of Floats from a Member of the West Falmouth Boat Club with a Declared Value of $15,000 to be Inst
Accept a Gift of Floats from a Member of the West Falmouth Boat Club with a Declared Value of $15,000 to be Installed in West Falmouth Harbor
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to 1) Approve the Water Quality Management Committee as a project partner with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institu
1) Approve the Water Quality Management Committee as a project partner with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in submission of a grant proposal to EPA-Southeast New
Approval of #1.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval of #1. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approval of #2.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of #2. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Expenditure from the DNR Donations Account and the Shellfish Donations Account in the Amount of $5,974.0
Approve Expenditure from the DNR Donations Account and the Shellfish Donations Account in the Amount of $5,974.00 for the Purchase of Shellfish Upweller Pumps
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Dog Hearing - Deborah Ewald - Request Appeal of Decision of Dog Hearing Officer, Continued from May 6, 2019
Dog Hearing - Deborah Ewald - Request Appeal of Decision of Dog Hearing Officer, Continued from May 6, 2019
To close hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Uphold decision of the Dog Hearing Officer
To uphold decision of the Dog Hearing Officer.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to uphold decision of the Dog Hearing Officer. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Lenahan O'Connell, has done a lot of work with environmental issues, college teacher, last 20 years she has been a resea
Appoint Ms. Barry to a term ending 6/30/19
To appoint Ms. Barry to a term ending 6/30/19.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to appoint Ms. Barry to a term ending 6/30/19. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Request for Sign Variance - Temporary Off-Premise Sign - Compassionate Care ALS - Request for Extension of Time to Displ
Approval for both items 4 and 4
Approval for both items 4 and 4.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval for both items 4 and 4. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Edward (Skip) McCormack would like this job because he was asked by Democratic Town Committee to apply for this position
Appoint Mr. McCormack
To appoint Mr. McCormack.
The minutes say 4-0, 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 appoint Mr. McCormack. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Annual Reappointment of Inspectors of Animals Phillip G. Lang
Approve all to a term expiring April, 2020
To approve all to a term expiring April, 2020.
The minutes say 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Susan Moran, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson and Doug Brown). Showing the count only. Megan English Braga stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve all to a term expiring April, 2020. Second Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
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 Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Public Session April 29, 2019
Approve minutes: Public Session April 29, 2019
Approval with edit.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval with edit. Second Chair Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Moran)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Executive Session May 6, 2019
Approve minutes: Executive Session May 6, 2019
Approval and not release.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval and not release. Second Chair Moran. Vote Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Moran)
Approval and not release.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and not release. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received-none.
Adjourn at 9:33 pm
To adjourn at 9:33 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 9:33 pm. 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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