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September 9, 2019
31 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson
Absent: Susan Moran
Every vote, in order
Convene the executive session under 1
To convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. Ch. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Discuss response to appeal to U. S. Supreme Court Smythe v. Conservation Commission because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga called the open session to order at 6:30 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. Ch. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Discuss response to appeal to U. S. Supreme Court Smythe v. Conservation Commission 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: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye. Absent: Ms. Moran..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Eagle Scout - Stephen Swenson - Troop 38
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. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
National Recovery Month - September 2019
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
Approve Application for a Change of Manager of a Farmer Brewery License and Common Victualler License - Bad Martha's Bre
Approve Application for a Change of Manager of a Farmer Brewery License and Common Victualler License - Bad Martha's Brewery located at 876 East Falmouth Highway, East
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for a Change of Manager of a Common Victualler License and an Automatic Amusement Device License - T
Approve Application for a Change of Manager of a Common Victualler License and an Automatic Amusement Device License - The Tea Room located at 196 Crystal Springs Ave., N. Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License - Samaritans of Cape Cod & the Islands - Bocce Festiv
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine & Malt Liquor License - Samaritans of Cape Cod & the Islands - Bocce Festival - Falmouth Academy, 7 Highfield Dr. - Saturday, 9/14/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to accept donation from New England Endurance Events in the amount of $1,400 to the Beach Department Donation Accou
Accept donation from New England Endurance Events in the amount of $1,400 to the Beach Department Donation Account
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Letter to MassHousing Regarding 40 Shore Street Affordable Housing Site Approval and Project Eligibility
Have the Town Manager work on the letter with recommendation and send letter with updated comments including continuing to encourage one and two bedroom home ownership
To have the Town Manager work on the letter with recommendation and send letter with updated comments including continuing to encourage one and two bedroom home ownership.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to have the Town Manager work on the letter with recommendation and send letter with updated comments including continuing to encourage one and two bedroom home ownership. Second Mr. Patterson. Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve filing of grant application to MassDEP under Electric Vehicle Incentive Program
Approval subject to Finance Committee approval
Approval subject to Finance Committee approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval subject to Finance Committee approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Vote to accept Local Community Grant Funding from Walmart in the amount of $3,500.00 to the Police Department Donation A
Accept Local Community Grant Funding from Walmart in the amount of $3,500.00 to the Police Department Donation Account for Bicycle Safety Helmets for Falmouth Youth Bike Safety
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Vote to approve proposed changes in the 2019-2020 Shellfish Regulations Chuck Martinsen, Shellfish Constable and Deputy
Approve proposed changes in the 2019-2020 Shellfish Regulations Chuck Martinsen, Shellfish Constable and Deputy Director of MES, presented recommendations
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Affirm staff appointment to County Coastal Resources Subcommittee Julian Suso provided Board of Selectmen with communica
Appoint Jen McKay
To appoint Jen McKay.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Jen McKay. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Woods Hole Centennial Celebration - Woods Hole Community Association - Water Street from drawbridge to Candle House, Woo
Woods Hole Centennial Celebration - Woods Hole Community Association - Water Street from drawbridge to Candle House, Woods Hole - Sunday, 9/22/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Wedding Ceremony - Old Silver Beach - Motta - Saturday, 9/28/19 Approval from Beach Superintendent.
Wedding Ceremony - Old Silver Beach - Motta - Saturday, 9/28/19 Approval from Beach Superintendent
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the hearing at 7:39 p.m
To close the hearing at 7:39 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing at 7:39 p.m. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for Shellfish Aquaculture Permit - Mary M. Murphy, Falmouth Shellfish Cooperative - Site identified as Site
Close the hearing at 7:43 p.m
To close the hearing at 7:43 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing at 7:43 p.m. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for Shellfish Aquaculture Permit - Mary M. Murphy, Falmouth Shellfish Cooperative - Site identified as Site A in the Falmouth Statement of Qualifications issued 7/5/2019 within a...
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for Shellfish Aquaculture Permit - Matthew Weeks - Site identified as Site C in the Falmouth Statement of Qu
Close the hearing at 7:46 p.m
To close the hearing at 7:46 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing at 7:46 p.m. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for Shellfish Aquaculture Permit - Matthew Weeks - Site identified as Site C in the Falmouth Statement of Qualifications issued 7/25/2019 within a perimeter of approximately 0.5 acre...
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
FY2021 Operating Budget Policy, Financial Update and Capital Plan Presentation - Jennifer Mullen, Director of Finance
Approval of the budget policy
Approval of the budget policy.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of the budget policy. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Send the capital plan to the Finance Committee
To send the capital plan to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to send the capital plan to the Finance Committee. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Status update from the Department of Public Works on the Palmer Avenue crosswalk at Goodwill Park Mr. Suso commented tha
File the formal construction plans to the MA DOT
To file the formal construction plans to the MA DOT.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to file the formal construction plans to the MA DOT. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Shellfish Aquaculture License - Great Harbor - Peter Chase and Francis Doohan Peter Chase and Francis Doohan pre
Approve Shellfish Aquaculture License - Great Harbor - Peter Chase and Francis Doohan Peter Chase and Francis Doohan present, no changes from previous plan
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
File with the Conservation Commission
To file with the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to file with the Conservation Commission. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Flags on Main Street - Cape Cod Marathon - Falmouth Track Club
Approve the banners being up and removed by the DPW, payment to be made for those services
To approve the banners being up and removed by the DPW, payment to be made for those services.
The minutes give only the count (1-1), not how each member voted. 4 members were present.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve the banners being up and removed by the DPW, payment to be made for those services. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-1. No-1. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Vote to Form a Subcommittee of Two Selectmen to Review the Request to Name the Emergency Operations Center "The Paul D.
Have Mr. Jones and Mr. Brown review requests and make recommendations
To have Mr. Jones and Mr. Brown review requests and make recommendations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to have Mr. Jones and Mr. Brown review requests and make recommendations. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Affirm Appointment of Annie Dean as the Historical Commission Representative to the Community Preservation Commi
Affirm the appointment to a term ending 6/30/21
To affirm the appointment to a term ending 6/30/21.
Doug Jones stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to affirm the appointment to a term ending 6/30/21. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-1. Recused-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Public Session August 5, 2019
Approve minutes: Public Session August 5, 2019
Approval.
Yes: Braga, Brown, JonesAbstained: Patterson
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-1. Abstain-1 (Mr. Patterson)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Approval with edits.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval with edits. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received
Adjourn at 10:13 p.m
To adjourn at 10:13 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 10:13 p.m. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
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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