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July 8, 2019
32 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Susan Moran, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order by Chair English Braga at 6:30 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under MGL c30A,s.21 (a)(
Ective bargaining-Falmouth Police Sergeants-NEPBA Local 61 and Falmouth Firefighters Union Local 1397 because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations
Ective bargaining-Falmouth Police Sergeants-NEPBA Local 61 and Falmouth Firefighters Union Local 1397 because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“ective bargaining-Falmouth Police Sergeants-NEPBA Local 61 and Falmouth Firefighters Union Local 1397 because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations. Ms. Moran 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 item and return to Open Session after discussion. Roll call vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (second: Moran)
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Food Truck Festivals of America - Food Truck and
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Food Truck Festivals of America - Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival - Cape Cod Fairgrounds, 1220 Nathan Ellis
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Climate Concert - Woods Hole Research Center, 149
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Climate Concert - Woods Hole Research Center, 149 Woods Hole Rd. - Saturday 7/20/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Application for New Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment License - Bad Martha's Farmer Brewery, Located at 876 East Fa
Application for New Entertainment and Sunday Entertainment License - Bad Martha's Farmer Brewery, Located at 876 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for new Second-Hand Dealer License - Calico Collections - 94 E. Falmouth Hwy. (inside Home Again Con
Approve Application for new Second-Hand Dealer License - Calico Collections - 94 E. Falmouth Hwy. (inside Home Again Consignments), E. Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Brown)
Approve Eversource Energy Petition to Install one (1) 4" Conduit and one (1) Handhole 283/H5 on Cape Codder Road, East o
Approve Eversource Energy Petition to Install one (1) 4" Conduit and one (1) Handhole 283/H5 on Cape Codder Road, East of Standish Avenue
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Execute Discharge of Mortgage, 12 Amvets Avenue, Falmouth Mr. Suso noted recommendation from Town Counsel's office to mo
Execute Discharge of Mortgage, 12 Amvets Avenue, Falmouth Mr. Suso noted recommendation from Town Counsel's office to move forward on this
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Expenditure from the Police Donation Account in the Amount of $3,272.00 for Lettering on Hidden in Plain
Approve Expenditure from the Police Donation Account in the Amount of $3,272.00 for Lettering on Hidden in Plain Sight Vehicle
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Notice of Naming Request: Marina F. Andrews Community Garden; memorial boulder to be placed at Tony Andrews Farm. Per Na
Allow the time to start
To allow the time to start.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to allow the time to start. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Annual Transfer of Funds Request for Snow and Ice Mr. Suso noted this is brought to the BOS annually at end of t
Approve Annual Transfer of Funds Request for Snow and Ice Mr. Suso noted this is brought to the BOS annually at end of the fiscal year and is recommended
Approval.
From the minutes
“Chair Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Affirm Letter of Retirement Request for Legislation - Police Department Mr. Suso explained 1 year ago incident involving
Affirm sending the letter
To affirm sending the letter.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to affirm sending the letter. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Notice of Naming Request: Rename the Falmouth Community Play Space to Evans Inclusive Play Space & Park. Per Naming Poli
Toll the time to start
To toll the time to start.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to toll the time to start. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Moran)
Annual Neighborhood Cookout - Bayside Drive Beach - Saturday, 7/20/19
Annual Neighborhood Cookout - Bayside Drive Beach - Saturday, 7/20/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Blues & Views Concert - Bandshell at Marina Park - William Maurer - Wednesday, 8/28/19 Bill Maurer noted free concert, l
Blues & Views Concert - Bandshell at Marina Park - William Maurer - Wednesday, 8/28/19 Bill Maurer noted free concert, local performers
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Chapoquoit Beach - Parrelli-Dmitruk - Saturday, 5/16/20
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Chapoquoit Beach - Parrelli-Dmitruk - Saturday, 5/16/20
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve with findings that this new dock is an improvement over what was there, the homeowner will need to get a license, is not affecting navigation, is in keeping with the piers near it, and...
To approve with findings that this new dock is an improvement over what was there, the homeowner will need to get a license, is not affecting navigation, is in keeping with the piers near it, and limited to 2 boats at the dock.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve with findings that this new dock is an improvement over what was there, the homeowner will need to get a license, is not affecting navigation, is in keeping with the piers near it, and limited to 2 boats at the dock. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for a New All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Bluefins Falmouth, Inc. d/b/a Bluefins, Located at 295 M
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Application for a New All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Bluefins Falmouth, Inc. d/b/a Bluefins, Located at 295 Main Street, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Board of Assessors Brian Ridgeway until 6/20/22
Appoint Mr. Ridgeway to a term ending 6/20/22
To appoint Mr. Ridgeway to a term ending 6/20/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Mr. Ridgeway to a term ending 6/20/22. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Conservation Commission
Appoint Mr. Bird to a term ending 6/30/22
To appoint Mr. Bird to a term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Mr. Bird to a term ending 6/30/22. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Appoint Mr. Matthews to a full member position ending 6/30/22
To appoint Mr. Matthews to a full member position ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Mr. Matthews to a full member position ending 6/30/22. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Appoint Mr. Robbins to a full member position ending 6/30/22
To appoint Mr. Robbins to a full member position ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Mr. Robbins to a full member position ending 6/30/22. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Appoint Mr. Gurney to a full member position ending 6/30/20
To appoint Mr. Gurney to a full member position ending 6/30/20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Mr. Gurney to a full member position ending 6/30/20. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Appoint Mr. Walsh to an alternate position ending 6/30/22
To appoint Mr. Walsh to an alternate position ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Mr. Walsh to an alternate position ending 6/30/22. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Historical Commission Kara Foley
Appoint Mr. Haddad to a position ending 6/30/22
To appoint Mr. Haddad to a position ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Mr. Haddad to a position ending 6/30/22. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. NO-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Appoint Ms. Foley to a term ending 6/30/22
To appoint Ms. Foley to a term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Ms. Foley to a term ending 6/30/22. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Appoint Ms. Drescher as alternate to a term ending 6/30/22
To appoint Ms. Drescher as alternate to a term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Ms. Drescher as alternate to a term ending 6/30/22. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Sign Variance - Informational signage to prevent storage of private boats on Town property - Conservation Department
Approval to use the signs as an educational process
Approval to use the signs as an educational process.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval to use the signs as an educational process. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Sign Variance - Ashumet Valley Neighborhood Association - to place a sign at the entrance to Club Valley Drive off Sandw
Sign Variance - Ashumet Valley Neighborhood Association - to place a sign at the entrance to Club Valley Drive off Sandwich Road
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Sign Variance - Temporary Off-Premise Signs - East Falmouth Village Association Annual Meeting
Sign Variance - Temporary Off-Premise Signs - East Falmouth Village Association Annual Meeting
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received
Adjourn at 10:20 p.m
To adjourn at 10:20 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 10:20 p.m. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, 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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