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August 5, 2019
25 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Susan Moran, Doug Jones
Absent: Sam Patterson
During the meeting:
- Doug Jones arrived after the meeting began (the attendance line says "arrived at 7:45 p.m."); he is counted from the first vote recorded 4-0 with one absent. The minutes later say "Mr. Jones will be back by about 7:45 p.m." and a motion was tabled "until Mr. Jones returns"; he is counted again from the next hearing, where he made the first motion.
Every vote, in order
Call to Order by Chair English Braga at 6:30 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(
Falmouth Conservation Commission - consider plaintiff's request for extension to file appeal because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations
Falmouth Conservation Commission - consider plaintiff's request for extension to file appeal because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
The roll call lists Doug Jones, but the minutes show this member as not present (Doug Jones had not yet arrived). Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion. Doug Jones had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Falmouth Conservation Commission - consider plaintiff's request for extension to file appeal because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations. Doug 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 item and return to Open Session after discussion. Roll call vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye. Absent: Mr. Patterson..” (second: Jones)
Proclamation: Katharine Lee Bates 160th Birthday
Proclamation: Katharine Lee Bates 160th Birthday
As a motion.
Doug Jones had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga read the proclamation as a motion. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2..” (Motion: Braga, second: Moran)
Application for Special One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License - Woods Hole Historical Museum - Oyster Talk & Tasting, 579 W
Application for Special One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License - Woods Hole Historical Museum - Oyster Talk & Tasting, 579 Woods Hole Road - Friday, August 23, 2019
Approval.
Doug Jones had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2..” (Motion: Moran, second: Brown)
Application for Special One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License - Historic Highfield, Inc. - Bluegrass on the Lawn - 56 Highf
Application for Special One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License - Historic Highfield, Inc. - Bluegrass on the Lawn - 56 Highfield Drive - Sunday, August 11, 2019
Approval.
Doug Jones had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2..” (Motion: Moran, second: Brown)
Approval.
Doug Jones had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2..” (Motion: Moran, second: Brown)
Approval.
Doug Jones had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2..” (Motion: Moran, second: Brown)
Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2.
Ms. Moran motion approval
Approval.
Doug Jones had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2..” (Motion: Moran, second: Brown)
Vote to Exercise the Right of First Refusal for 42 Mill Farm Way, Unit 7 and assign said property to the Falmouth Housin
Exercise the Right of First Refusal for 42 Mill Farm Way, Unit 7 and assign said property to the Falmouth Housing Trust
Approval.
Doug Jones had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2..” (Motion: Brown, second: Moran)
Vote to Accept Donation in the Amount of $500.00 from the Teaticket Civic Association to the Veterans Donation Account
Accept Donation in the Amount of $500.00 from the Teaticket Civic Association to the Veterans Donation Account
Approval.
Doug Jones had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2..” (Motion: Moran, second: Brown)
Vote to Approve Expenditure in the Amount of $500.00 from the Beach Department Donation Account for Life Guard Awards Ni
Approve Expenditure in the Amount of $500.00 from the Beach Department Donation Account for Life Guard Awards Night
Approval.
Doug Jones had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2..” (Motion: Moran, second: Brown)
Approve Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Applications - Various Sources 1) Affirm Public Works Application for CPC
Approve Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Applications - Various Sources 1) Affirm Public Works Application for CPC Funding for design, North Falmouth Bikeway
To affirm.
Doug Jones had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to affirm. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2..” (Motion: Brown, second: Moran)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Moran)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Moran)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Moran)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Table this item until Mr. Jones returns
To table this item until Mr. Jones returns.
Doug Jones had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to table this item until Mr. Jones returns. Second Chair English Braga. Vote; Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
Close hearing
Close hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion close hearing. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approval with findings and conditions
Approval with findings and conditions.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval with findings and conditions. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
For two weeks for more information, put the matter over to 8/19/19
For two weeks for more information, put the matter over to 8/19/19.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion for two weeks for more information, put the matter over to 8/19/19. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Moran, second: Brown)
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Signs - Falmouth Rotary Club Craft Fair
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Signs - Falmouth Rotary Club Craft Fair
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Moran, second: Jones)
Veterans' Council Committee
Appoint Jim Sawyer to a term ending 6/30/20
To appoint Jim Sawyer to a term ending 6/30/20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Jim Sawyer to a term ending 6/30/20. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Correct term date for Building Code Board of Appeals
The correct date is 6/30/24
The correct date is 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion the correct date is 6/30/24. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Public Session July 8, 2019
Approve minutes: Public Session July 8, 2019
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Executive Session July 8, 2019
Approve minutes: Executive Session July 8, 2019
Approval and not release.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval and not release. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received
Adjourn at 10:17 p.m
To adjourn at 10:17 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion to adjourn at 10:17 p.m. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Moran, second: Brown)
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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