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June 1, 2020
16 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson, Nancy Taylor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Select Board
Appoint Ms. English Braga as Chair of the Select Board (SB)
To appoint Ms. English Braga as Chair of the Select Board (SB).
Megan English Braga stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Ms. English Braga as Chair of the Select Board (SB). Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye. Ms. English Braga recused herself from the vote..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Appoint Mr. Brown as CoChair of the SB
To appoint Mr. Brown as CoChair of the SB.
Doug Brown stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Mr. Brown as CoChair of the SB. Second Chair English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Jones, aye. Mr. Brown recused himself from the vote..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Appoint Mr. Patterson as the SB member to the EDIC
To appoint Mr. Patterson as the SB member to the EDIC.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Mr. Patterson as the SB member to the EDIC. Second Chair English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Braga)
Vote to sign letter of support for Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant application for Woods Hole se
Sign letter of support for Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant application for Woods Hole sewer force main relocation evaluation
Approval.
The count lists Megan English Braga as absent for this vote, so Megan English Braga is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. All aye. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye. Absent: Ms. English Braga..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to accept grant funding in the amount of $6,000.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Highway
Accept grant funding in the amount of $6,000.00 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division - FY2020 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Approval.
The count lists Megan English Braga as absent for this vote, so Megan English Braga is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. All aye. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye. Absent: Ms. English Braga..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve execution of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cape Light Compact related to Green Communities Initiative
Approve execution of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cape Light Compact related to Green Communities Initiative
Approval.
The count lists Megan English Braga as absent for this vote, so Megan English Braga is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. All aye. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye. Absent: Ms. English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Authorize installation at end of Worcester Court of "Take a Book" library, for 2020 only to assess the outcome, in colla
Approval to authorize
Approval to authorize.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval to authorize. Second Mr. Patterson. All aye. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Vote to accept donation from Robert and Susan Catalano on behalf of David's Old Silver Swim, Inc. in the amount of $500.
Accept donation from Robert and Susan Catalano on behalf of David's Old Silver Swim, Inc. in the amount of $500.00 to the Beach Department Donation Account for the "Dare to be
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. All aye. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approval to move forward with the application
Approval to move forward with the application.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval to move forward with the application. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Discussion/update on Spring Town Meeting Mr. Suso explained that he sent the SB an alternative daytime venue proposal di
Request Moderator Vieira to consider the 6/22/20 date if it proves to be feasible
To request Moderator Vieira to consider the 6/22/20 date if it proves to be feasible.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Jones, PattersonNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to request Moderator Vieira to consider the 6/22/20 date if it proves to be feasible. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, no; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Partial closure of Academy Lane and Library Lane Picture of proposal reviewed. This was the initial concept, easy closur
For full closure Shore St., to Elm Arch and keep library lane open
For full closure Shore St., to Elm Arch and keep library lane open.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Jones, PattersonNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion for full closure Shore St., to Elm Arch and keep library lane open. Second Mr. Patterson. Motion was amended by Mr. Jones to closing Main St. from Walker to Shore St., including soft closures at Elm Arch, Cahoon, and Library Lane. Ms. Taylor Second. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, no; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Public Session April 27, 2020
Approve minutes: Public Session April 27, 2020
Approval as edited.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Jones, PattersonNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as edited. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, no; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye. Abstain: Ms. Taylor..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Approval as edited.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Jones, PattersonNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as edited. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, no; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye. Abstain: Ms. Taylor..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Executive Session May 18, 2020
Approve minutes: Executive Session May 18, 2020
Approval and not release.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Jones, PattersonNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and not release. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, no; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye. Abstain: Ms. Taylor..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Town Manager's Report
Adjourn at 10:45 pm
To adjourn at 10:45 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 10:45 pm. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (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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