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October 7, 2019
39 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Susan Moran, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson
Absent: None
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) -Settlement of police officer personal injury lawsuit because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga called the open session to order at 6:45 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. Ch. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) -Settlement of police officer personal injury lawsuit 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 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; Ms. Moran, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Moran)
Proclamation - Community Media Day in Falmouth - October 20, 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. Jones. Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Patriot Bartending Service - Touch A Truck Fundra
Approve Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Patriot Bartending Service - Touch A Truck Fundraiser - Cape Cod Fairgrounds - Sunday, 10/27/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Approve Eversource Energy Petition to Install Two (2) Poles on St. Marks Road, North of Neves Way
Approve Eversource Energy Petition to Install Two (2) Poles on St. Marks Road, North of Neves Way
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Approve Eversource Energy Petition to Install one (1) 4" Conduit and One (1) Handhole #238/H17 on Teaticket Path, South
Approve Eversource Energy Petition to Install one (1) 4" Conduit and One (1) Handhole #238/H17 on Teaticket Path, South of Seabrook Drive
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve Historical Commission Application for CPC Funding in the Amount of $30,000 for Phase 4 of the Historic Inventory
Approve Historical Commission Application for CPC Funding in the Amount of $30,000 for Phase 4 of the Historic Inventory Survey Project
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Accept FY2019 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Award in the Amount of $6,318.38
Accept FY2019 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Award in the Amount of $6,318.38
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Moran)
Vote to Accept FY2020 NARCAN Grant Award in the amount of $9,050.00
Accept FY2020 NARCAN Grant Award in the amount of $9,050.00
Approval
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Jones)
Vote to Approve Expenditure from the Recreation Department Donation Account in the Amount of $1,212.83 for the Purchase
Approve Expenditure from the Recreation Department Donation Account in the Amount of $1,212.83 for the Purchase of Pickleball Sets
Approval
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Authorize Application to State Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for Funding to Modestly Alter the High School Gymnasiu
Authorize the application
To authorize the application.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize the application. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Authorization for Request of AFCEE Funding in an Amount Not to Exceed $4,000 for Supplies /Equipment Related to Mill Pon
Authorize the request
To authorize the request.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion to authorize the request. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Special Events Recurring - Recommended:
Special Events Recurring - Recommended
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
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)
Approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Signs - Gosnold, Inc. - Rx Take Back Day - Saturday, 10/26/19
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Signs - Gosnold, Inc. - Rx Take Back Day - Saturday, 10/26/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Vote Article Recommendations for November 2019 Town Meeting
Recommend and add to the warrant and include the explanation as it is
To recommend and add to the warrant and include the explanation as it is.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to recommend and add to the warrant and include the explanation as it is. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
To recommend and add to the warrant and include the explanation as it is.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to recommend and add to the warrant and include the explanation as it is. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Recommend as reworded with explanation
To recommend as reworded with explanation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to recommend as reworded with explanation. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Recommend indefinite postponement
To recommend indefinite postponement.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Moran, PattersonNo: Jones
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to recommend indefinite postponement. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-1 (Mr. Jones)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Recommend the article
To recommend the article.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to recommend the article. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Approve the explanation as edited
To approve the explanation as edited.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve the explanation as edited. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Recommend as printed with the explanation
To recommend as printed with the explanation.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Jones, MoranNo: Patterson
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion to recommend as printed with the explanation. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-1 (Mr. Patterson)..” (Motion: Moran, second: Brown)
Support the article and recommendation
To support the article and recommendation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to support the article and recommendation. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Indefinite postponement
Indefinite postponement.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Jones, PattersonNo: Moran
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion indefinite postponement. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-1 (Ms. Moran)..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Move as printed
To move as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion to move as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Indefinite postponement with explanation that the BOS does not have sufficient information to endorse this article at this time
Indefinite postponement with explanation that the BOS does not have sufficient information to endorse this article at this time.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion indefinite postponement with explanation that the BOS does not have sufficient information to endorse this article at this time. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Move as printed
To move as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to move as printed. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
To move as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to move as printed. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
To move as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to move as printed. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Move as printed and explained
To move as printed and explained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to move as printed and explained. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Move as printed
To move as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion to move as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
To move as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to move as printed. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
To move as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion to move as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
To move as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to move as printed. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Move with changes
To move with changes.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion to move with changes. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Move as printed
To move as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion to move as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
To move as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion to move as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Public Session - September 16, 2019
Approve minutes: Public Session - September 16, 2019
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received
Adjourn at 10:16 p.m
To adjourn at 10:16 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 10:16 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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