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October 28, 2019
24 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
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Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Susan Moran, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Susan Moran arrived at 8:15 p.m. (attendance line: "arrival 8:15 p.m."). The minutes do not say where in the meeting; she is counted from the first vote recorded 5-0, and the earlier votes are recorded 4-0 with one absent.
Every vote, in order
Convene the executive session under 1
To convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining - Falmouth Police Sergeants - NEPBA Local 61 because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
The count lists Susan Moran as absent for this vote, so Susan Moran is left out of it.
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. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To Discuss Strategy with Respect to Collective Bargaining - Falmouth Police Sergeants - NEPBA Local 61 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, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for Special One-Day All Alcohol Liquor Licenses - Falmouth Theatre Guild - Highfield Theater, 58 Hig
Approve Application for Special One-Day All Alcohol Liquor Licenses - Falmouth Theatre Guild - Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive - November 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, and 24, 2019
Approval.
Susan Moran had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Approve Eel River Aquaculture Licenses Mr. Johnson-Staub explained 3 license hearings for same day for these thr
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a shellfish license to Daniel Ward
To authorize the Town Manager to execute a shellfish license to Daniel Ward.
Susan Moran had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize the Town Manager to execute a shellfish license to Daniel Ward. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a shellfish license to Matthew Weeks
To authorize the Town Manager to execute a shellfish license to Matthew Weeks.
Susan Moran had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize the Town Manager to execute a shellfish license to Matthew Weeks. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a shellfish license to Mary Murphy
To authorize the Town Manager to execute a shellfish license to Mary Murphy.
Susan Moran had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize the Town Manager to execute a shellfish license to Mary Murphy. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Authorize Police Department Application for State Traffic Enforcement Grant in the amount of $14,000.00
Authorize Police Department Application for State Traffic Enforcement Grant in the amount of $14,000.00
Approval.
Susan Moran had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Vote to Accept Funding for Annual Emergency Planning Grant to Fire / Emergency Operations in the amount of $8,500.00
Accept Funding for Annual Emergency Planning Grant to Fire / Emergency Operations in the amount of $8,500.00
Approval.
Susan Moran had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-01..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Accept Annual Funding from Mass Cultural Council to Falmouth Cultural Council in the amount of $6,300.00
Accept Annual Funding from Mass Cultural Council to Falmouth Cultural Council in the amount of $6,300.00
Approval.
Susan Moran had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Vote to Approve Two Requests for Exemption under G.L. c. 268A, § 20(d), Disclosure by Special Municipal Employee of Fina
Approve Two Requests for Exemption under G.L. c. 268A, § 20(d), Disclosure by Special Municipal Employee of Financial Interest, from the Conflict of Interest Law - Peter Chase
Approval.
Susan Moran had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Adopt FY2020 - FY2024 Board of Selectmen Strategic Plan Draft plan in the packet. Mr. Brown noted a discussion w
Adopt FY2020 - FY2024 Board of Selectmen Strategic Plan Draft plan in the packet
Approval.
Susan Moran had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Authorize Town Manager to Proceed with Potential Bond Refinancing Mr. Suso referred to a memo in the packet from
Authorize to proceed with potential bond refinancing
To authorize to proceed with potential bond refinancing.
Susan Moran had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to authorize to proceed with potential bond refinancing. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Appoint Board of Selectmen Sub-Committee on Proposed Municipal Broadband The EDIC really wants BOS input and to be part
Appoint Ms. Moran and Mr. Patterson as the sub-committee
To appoint Ms. Moran and Mr. Patterson as the sub-committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Ms. Moran and Mr. Patterson as the sub-committee. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Vote to Approve Request for Waiver of Special Events Permit Fee - Chris Wetherbee Memorial Toy Run - Sunday, 11/3/19
Approve Request for Waiver of Special Events Permit Fee - Chris Wetherbee Memorial Toy Run - Sunday, 11/3/19
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Board of Selectmen - Falmouth Housing Authority Interview, Vote and Appoint Member to Falmouth Housing Authority -
Appoint to a term to the next Town election
To appoint to a term to the next Town election.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term to the next Town election. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Discuss and Vote on the Recommendation of the Naming Subcommittee to Name the Emergency Operations Center "The Paul D. B
Finalize the process of naming the center
To finalize the process of naming the center.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to finalize the process of naming the center. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Moran)
Approve Expenditure from the Fire Department Donation Account in the amount of $4,100.00 for a Bronze Memorial Plaque an
Approve Expenditure from the Fire Department Donation Account in the amount of $4,100.00 for a Bronze Memorial Plaque and Door Signs for the Naming Ceremony of the Emergency Operations Center
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Vote to Affirm the Following Committees: Recreation Committee, Waterways Committee, Beach Committee and Human Services C
Affirm the committees
To affirm the committees.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion to affirm the committees. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Vote Board/Committee Email Policy Chart in packet reviewed.
Approval of option 1 version in the packet
Approval of option 1 version in the packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of option 1 version in the packet. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Discuss Creation of Citizens Advisory Committee for Future Fire Station Locations This came out of the meeting about Nor
Appoint an adhoc citizen advisory committee for future fire station locations
To appoint an adhoc citizen advisory committee for future fire station locations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint an adhoc citizen advisory committee for future fire station locations. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Public Session October 7, 2019
Approve minutes: Public Session October 7, 2019
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Executive Session October 7, 2019
Approve minutes: Executive Session October 7, 2019
Approval and not release.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and not release. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Review of Executive Session Minutes and Vote to Release
Release the wind turbine executive session meetings listed in the packet
To release the wind turbine executive session meetings listed in the packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to release the wind turbine executive session meetings listed in the packet. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Release the minutes in the packet beginning with June 1, 2015
To release the minutes in the packet beginning with June 1, 2015.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion to release the minutes in the packet beginning with June 1, 2015. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Review and/or Discuss Correspondence Received-none.
Adjourn at 10:15 p.m
To adjourn at 10:15 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 10:15 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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