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January 27, 2020
44 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Doug Brown, Susan Moran, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson
Absent: Megan English Braga
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Proclamation - No Guff Week - February 3 - 7, 2020
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Acting Chair Brown read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Application for Change of Manager of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC, 30 Davi
Application for Change of Manager of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC, 30 Davis Straits, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for a New Common Victualler License - Triple MT Group, Inc. DBA Le Bon Jour, 420 East Falmouth Highway, East
Application for a New Common Victualler License - Triple MT Group, Inc. DBA Le Bon Jour, 420 East Falmouth Highway, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Application for a New Common Victualler License - Moto Pizza Falmouth, LLC DBA Moto Pizza, 500 Waquoit Highway, East Fal
Application for a New Common Victualler License - Moto Pizza Falmouth, LLC DBA Moto Pizza, 500 Waquoit Highway, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Transfer care and control of Andrews Farm to Agricultural Commission pursuant to Article #38 of the April 2018 Town Meet
Approval to transfer care and control of Andrews Farm to the Agricultural Commission
Approval to transfer care and control of Andrews Farm to the Agricultural Commission.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval to transfer care and control of Andrews Farm to the Agricultural Commission. Second Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Sign Warrant for Special State Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Mr. Suso explained that the Town Clerk prefers the old
Sign Warrant for Special State Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Mr. Suso explained that the Town Clerk prefers the old Senior Center and would like to
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Sign Warrant for Presidential Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Sign Warrant for Presidential Primary on Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Sign Warrant for Special State Election on Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Sign Warrant for Special State Election on Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Authorize Project Eligibility Letter regarding 40B Comprehensive Permit Application for: 1) 10 units of affordable renta
Authorize the Town Manager submitting the letter on behalf of the BOS
To authorize the Town Manager submitting the letter on behalf of the BOS.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to authorize the Town Manager submitting the letter on behalf of the BOS. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
To authorize the Town Manager submitting the letter on behalf of the BOS.
From the minutes
“Mr. Moran motion to authorize the Town Manager submitting the letter on behalf of the BOS. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Authorize Project Eligibility Letter regarding 40B Comprehensive Permit Application for: 1) 10 units of affordable rental housing known as "Cardinal Place" located at 2 Rebecca
Approval as edited.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as edited. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Execute Letter of Intent (LOI) for Phase 2 Solar Photovoltaic Development at Falmouth Capped Landfill
Approval of paragraphs one-three of the letter of intent, which authorizes to go through the RFP process
Approval of paragraphs one-three of the letter of intent, which authorizes to go through the RFP process. Further consideration is needed for the issues in paragraphs 4-12.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval of paragraphs one-three of the letter of intent, which authorizes to go through the RFP process. Further consideration is needed for the issues in paragraphs 4-12. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Application for Transfer of an All Alcoholic Package Store License and Pledge of Collateral - RJ's Variety & Liquors, In
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for Transfer of an All Alcoholic Package Store License and Pledge of Collateral - RJ's Variety & Liquors, Inc., 174 Sandwich Road, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Affordable Housing Committee: Kerry Walton, Woods Hole, has been to several meetings. Affordable housing is important an
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/21
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/21. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Falmouth Cultural Council: Jodi McGowan
Approval to a term ending 6/30/22
Approval to a term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval to a term ending 6/30/22. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Retroactively affirm the posting to be open until 1/31/20
To retroactively affirm the posting to be open until 1/31/20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to retroactively affirm the posting to be open until 1/31/20. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote Articles and Execute Warrant for April 2020 Town Meeting
Place Articles 1 through 6 on the Warrant
To place Articles 1 through 6 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to place Articles 1 through 6 on the Warrant. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Place Articles 7 through 13 on the Warrant
To place Articles 7 through 13 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to place Articles 7 through 13 on the Warrant. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Place Article 14 on the Warrant
To place Article 14 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to place Article 14 on the Warrant. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1. The BOS noted that this does not guarantee the West Falmouth Fire Station will remain open, this could pass and still not have the firefighters needed to keep it open..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Place Articles 15 and 16 on the Warrant
To place Articles 15 and 16 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to place Articles 15 and 16 on the Warrant. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Place Article 17 on the Warrant
To place Article 17 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to place Article 17 on the Warrant. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Place Articles 18 and 19 on the Warrant
To place Articles 18 and 19 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to place Articles 18 and 19 on the Warrant. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Place Articles 20 and 21 on the Warrant
To place Articles 20 and 21 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to place Articles 20 and 21 on the Warrant. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Place Articles 22 on the Warrant
To place Articles 22 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to place Articles 22 on the Warrant. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Place Articles 23 on the Warrant
To place Articles 23 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to place Articles 23 on the Warrant. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Place Article 24 on the Warrant
To place Article 24 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to place Article 24 on the Warrant. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Place Article 25 on the Warrant as edited
To place Article 25 on the Warrant as edited.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion to place Article 25 on the Warrant as edited. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Place Article 26 on the Warrant
To place Article 26 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to place Article 26 on the Warrant. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Place Article 27 on the Warrant
To place Article 27 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to place Article 27 on the Warrant. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Place Articles 28 and 29 on the Warrant
To place Articles 28 and 29 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to place Articles 28 and 29 on the Warrant. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Place Articles 30 and 31 on the Warrant
To place Articles 30 and 31 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to place Articles 30 and 31 on the Warrant. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Place Article 32 on the Warrant
To place Article 32 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to place Article 32 on the Warrant. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Place Article 33 on the Warrant
To place Article 33 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to place Article 33 on the Warrant. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Place Article 34 on the Warrant
To place Article 34 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to place Article 34 on the Warrant. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Place Article 35 on the Warrant
To place Article 35 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to place Article 35 on the Warrant. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Place Article 36 on the Warrant
To place Article 36 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to place Article 36 on the Warrant. Second Ms. Moran. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
Place Article 27 on the Warrant and make it article 15, move all other articles back one
To place Article 27 on the Warrant and make it article 15, move all other articles back one.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to place Article 27 on the Warrant and make it article 15, move all other articles back one. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Place Articles 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, and 48 on the Warrant
To place Articles 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, and 48 on the Warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to place Articles 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, and 48 on the Warrant. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Approval with edits.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval with edits. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso attended the Finance Committee meeting, Marks Building Advisory Committee meeting, and th
Adjourn at 9:24 p.m
To adjourn at 9:24 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 9:24 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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