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June 24, 2019
26 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Doug Brown, Doug Jones, Susan Moran, Sam Patterson
Absent: Megan English Braga
Every vote, in order
Convene the executive session under 1
To convene the executive session under 1. MGL Ch. 30A,s.21(a)(6) Status/update on potential purchase of Lyberty Green project site and 2. MGL c.30A s21 (a)(3) Review and discuss proposed workers' compensation settlement for school employee because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown called the open session to order at 5:30 pm and motioned to convene the executive session under 1. MGL Ch. 30A,s.21(a)(6) Status/update on potential purchase of Lyberty Green project site and 2. MGL c.30A s21 (a)(3) Review and discuss proposed workers' compensation settlement for school employee because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations. Mr. Patterson 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. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye. Absent: Ms. English Braga..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Board of Health Steven Rafferty
Approve Steven Rafferty and George Heufelder to terms ending 6/30/22
To approve Steven Rafferty and George Heufelder to terms ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve Steven Rafferty and George Heufelder to terms ending 6/30/22. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga).” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Zoning Board of Appeals Robert Dugan
Appoint Mr. Dugan to a term ending 6/30/24
To appoint Mr. Dugan to a term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Mr. Dugan to a term ending 6/30/24. Second Mr. Patterson. Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Edward Marks Building Advisory Committee - Ann Latimer Howe-not present
Appoint Ed Haddad
To appoint Ed Haddad.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Ed Haddad. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Commission on Disabilities - William Edes
Appoint William Edes to a term ending 6/30/22
To appoint William Edes to a term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint William Edes to a term ending 6/30/22. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Conservation Commission - Russell Robbins
Appoint Ms. Barry to ZBA alternate position term expiring 6/30/24
To appoint Ms. Barry to ZBA alternate position term expiring 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Ms. Barry to ZBA alternate position term expiring 6/30/24. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Substance Abuse Commission - Michael Leslie
Appoint to term ending 6/30/22
To appoint to term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to term ending 6/30/22. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Waterways Committee - Chris Dunn
Appoint Mr. Eastman and Mr. Shearer to terms ending 6/30/22
To appoint Mr. Eastman and Mr. Shearer to terms ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Mr. Eastman and Mr. Shearer to terms ending 6/30/22. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Appoint Mr. Voci to a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint Mr. Voci to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Mr. Voci to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Affirm Appointment of Christian Valle as the Historical Commission Representative Member of the Edward Marks Bui
Affirm Appointment of Christian Valle as the Historical Commission Representative Member of the Edward Marks Building Advisory Committee
To affirm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to affirm. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Affirm Appointment of Carey Murphy as The 300 Committee Representative Member of the Golf Advisory Committee
Affirm Appointment of Carey Murphy as The 300 Committee Representative Member of the Golf Advisory Committee
To affirm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to affirm. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Affirm Appointment of Chuck Eastman as the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Representative Member of the Golf Adviso
Affirm Appointment of Chuck Eastman as the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce Representative Member of the Golf Advisory Committee
To affirm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to affirm. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Annual Committee Reappointments
Approve reappointments in the packet
To approve reappointments in the packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve reappointments in the packet. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Appointment of the certified weighers, etc. in the packet
Appointment of the certified weighers, etc. in the packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion appointment of the certified weighers, etc. in the packet. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for Agricultural Liquor License - Cape Cod Winery - Falmouth Farmer's Market, Marina Park, Thursdays, 6/6/19
Application for Agricultural Liquor License - Cape Cod Winery - Falmouth Farmer's Market, Marina Park, Thursdays, 6/6/19 - 10/10/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Authorize the Use of $9,500 from AFCEE Mitigation Funds for Waquoit Bay Watershed Nitrogen Allocation Evaluation
Authorize the Use of $9,500 from AFCEE Mitigation Funds for Waquoit Bay Watershed Nitrogen Allocation Evaluation
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Vote to Accept Donation to the Beach Department Donation Account from Robert and Susan Catalano in the Amount of $500.00
Accept Donation to the Beach Department Donation Account from Robert and Susan Catalano in the Amount of $500.00 for David's Old Silver Swim Award
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Vote to Expend $500.00 from the Beach Department Donation Account to M.R. Soares Co., Inc.
Expend $500.00 from the Beach Department Donation Account to M.R. Soares Co., Inc
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Fashion Show - Samantha Peters, Inspiration is Everywhere Inc. - Main Street sidewalks - Saturday, 8/10/19
Fashion Show - Samantha Peters, Inspiration is Everywhere Inc. - Main Street sidewalks - Saturday, 8/10/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Consideration of FY20 2% COLA for Non-Union Employees Mr. Suso explained extending the COLA for non-union employees. Tho
Approval, including the Town Manager
Approval, including the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval, including the Town Manager. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Presentation/Discussion of Cape Cod Canal Transportation Study - Ray Jack, Director, Department of Public Works
Support Mr. Jack's recommendation
To support Mr. Jack's recommendation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to support Mr. Jack's recommendation. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Adjourn at 9:50 pm
To adjourn at 9:50 pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion to adjourn at 9:50 pm. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1 (Ms. English Braga)..” (Motion: Moran, 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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