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April 27, 2020
17 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Board of Health. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Susan Moran, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Police Week - May 10-16, 2020
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Moran, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week - May 3-9, 2020
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. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Moran, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application for Change of Manager of an All Alcoholic Club License - Portuguese American Association of Falmouth, Inc.,
Application for Change of Manager of an All Alcoholic Club License - Portuguese American Association of Falmouth, Inc., 55 Ashumet Road, Hatchville
Approval.
Megan English Braga stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye. Recused: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Jones, second: Moran)
Application for Change of Manager of a Second-Hand Dealer License - St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Shop., 18A Davisville Road
Application for Change of Manager of a Second-Hand Dealer License - St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Shop., 18A Davisville Road, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Moran, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Sign Warrant for Special State Election of Tuesday, May 19, 2020 All reminded that you can vote via mail.
Sign Warrant for Special State Election of Tuesday, May 19, 2020 All reminded that you can vote via mail
Approval.
Susan Moran stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye. Recused: Ms. Moran..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to Accept 2019 Edward Byrne Grant Funding in the Amount of $11,390.00 For dashboard cameras.
Accept 2019 Edward Byrne Grant Funding in the Amount of $11,390.00 For dashboard cameras
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Moran, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Moran)
Vote to Accept Donation Check in the amount of $1,000.00 from Linda E. and John L. Williams to the Falmouth Fire Rescue
Accept Donation Check in the amount of $1,000.00 from Linda E. and John L. Williams to the Falmouth Fire Rescue Department Donation Account
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Moran, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Moran, second: Patterson)
Approve Eversource Petition for the Installation of One (1) FO Pole on Palmer Avenue, South of Ter Heun Drive. The propo
Approve Eversource Petition for the Installation of One (1) FO Pole on Palmer Avenue, South of Ter Heun Drive
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Moran, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Approve Eversource Petition for the Installation of Two (2) 6" conduits on Palmer Avenue, South of Ter Heun Drive. The p
Approve Eversource Petition for the Installation of Two (2) 6" conduits on Palmer Avenue, South of Ter Heun Drive
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Moran. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Moran, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Moran)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continue to June 15, 2020 at the request of the applicant
To continue to June 15, 2020 at the request of the applicant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to continue to June 15, 2020 at the request of the applicant. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Moran, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Road/Bikeway Maintenance and Improvements: ‒ Main Street Water Line Replacement; contractor continuing into May, most wi
Have this project move forward
To have this project move forward.
Yes: Brown, MoranNo: Braga, Jones, Patterson
From the minutes
“Ms. Moran motion to have this project move forward. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, nay; Mr. Patterson, nay; Chair English Braga; nay..” (Motion: Moran, second: Brown)
Status Report/Update on Special Events Chair English Braga noted the BOS has a list of events in the packet. Many have p
Cancel all events to the end of August 2020
Cancel all events to the end of August 2020. Event organizer may petition the Board of Selectmen for a variance for a new approval with measures in place that comply with State Orders and the Board of Health at that time.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion cancel all events to the end of August 2020. Event organizer may petition the Board of Selectmen for a variance for a new approval with measures in place that comply with State Orders and the Board of Health at that time. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Annual Reappointment of Inspectors of Animals
Reappoint those listed in the packet for the term dates noted
To reappoint those listed in the packet for the term dates noted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to reappoint those listed in the packet for the term dates noted. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Approve 2020 Annual/Seasonal License Renewals:
Approve 2020 Annual/Seasonal License Renewals
Approval.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Public Session March 23, 2020
Approve minutes: Public Session March 23, 2020
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Town Manager's Report-none.
Adjourn at 11:26 p.m
To adjourn at 11:26 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to adjourn at 11:26 p.m. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Moran, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
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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