MassVoter.com← Falmouth Select BoardFalmouth Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 6, 2020
21 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Doug Jones, Susan Moran, Sam Patterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Proclamation: Rachel Carson Day / 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
Proclamation: Rachel Carson Day / 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
In the packet.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones read the proclamation in the packet. Second Mr. Patterson..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to Accept Donation from Gosnold in the amount of $500.00 to the Human Services Donation Account
Accept Donation from Gosnold in the amount of $500.00 to the Human Services Donation Account
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Request for Change in Shellfish Regulations - Southern Bournes Pond (family area)
Approve Request for Change in Shellfish Regulations - Southern Bournes Pond (family area)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Letter to Governor Baker regarding Plymouth Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant
Approve Letter to Governor Baker regarding Plymouth Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Vote to Place Charter Amendments on the Town Ballot
Put the articles on ballot
To put the articles on ballot.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to put the articles on ballot. Second Ms. Moran. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
S. Department of Commerce for Funding in Support of WHOI Waterfront Redesign Efforts
S. Department of Commerce for Funding in Support of WHOI Waterfront Redesign Efforts
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approve Letter of Support for Edward Marks Building Committee's Application for Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund
Approve Letter of Support for Edward Marks Building Committee's Application for Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund (MPPF) Round 26 for Pre-Development Project Funding for an Historic
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. Moran. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Andrew Reed He brings a different background, he and his wife are new members of the community at 1.5 year; he
Appoint Mr. Zylinski II
To appoint Mr. Zylinski II.
Yes: Brown, Moran, PattersonNo: Braga, Jones
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion to appoint Mr. Zylinski II. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, nay; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, nay. Motion passed with a 3:2 vote..” (Motion: Moran, second: Brown)
Robert Dolan Mr. Dolan thanked the BOS.
Robert Dolan Mr. Dolan thanked the BOS
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Vote to Approve the Questions to be Placed on the Election Warrant
Put the twelve questions on the ballot as listed
To put the twelve questions on the ballot as listed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to put the twelve questions on the ballot as listed. Second Ms. Moran. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Vote to Execute the Election Wa1,ant for Planned May 19, 2020 Municipal Election
Execute the Election Warrant
To execute the Election Warrant.
Susan Moran stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to execute the Election Warrant. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye. Recused: Ms. Moran..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Use stamps for documents requiring BOS signatures
To use stamps for documents requiring BOS signatures.
From the minutes
“Megan English Braga motion to use stamps for documents requiring BOS signatures. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Sunday Worship Services
Approve item a. fee waivers and item b. reduction of waiver fee
To approve item a. fee waivers and item b. reduction of waiver fee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve item a. fee waivers and item b. reduction of waiver fee. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Arts Alive and Jazz Stroll - "Connect with the Arts in Falmouth" Flags on Main Street
Arts Alive and Jazz Stroll - "Connect with the Arts in Falmouth" Flags on Main Street
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
The Falmouth Walk
The Falmouth Walk
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve 2020 Annual/Seasonal License Renewals: Second Hand Dealer
Approve 2020 Annual/Seasonal License Renewals: Second Hand Dealer
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Public Session March 9, 2020
Approve minutes: Public Session March 9, 2020
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso noted the Conservation Commission and the ZBA held regular meetings this week via Zoom.
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso noted the Conservation Commission and the ZBA held regular meetings this week via Zoom
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn. Second Ms. Moran. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (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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