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June 15, 2020
37 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Finance Committee on the budget, followed by the Select Board's regular meeting (both in one file). Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson, Nancy Taylor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Vote amended FY21 budget Finance Director Jennifer Mullen reviewed the FY21 Budget, local receipts reduced by $2,240,000
Move $666,500 for health insurance to line items as listed by the Finance Director and sent to the Finance Committee for their deliberation
To move $666,500 for health insurance to line items as listed by the Finance Director and sent to the Finance Committee for their deliberation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to move $666,500 for health insurance to line items as listed by the Finance Director and sent to the Finance Committee for their deliberation. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Jones move a recommendation of a total operating budget of $139,231,499 to the Finance Committee
Jones move a recommendation of a total operating budget of $139,231,499 to the Finance Committee.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Jones move a recommendation of a total operating budget of $139,231,499 to the Finance Committee. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (second: Patterson)
Benjamin Van Mooy Has enjoyed being on the board the last two years and has brought a couple things
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Kevin O'Brien (alternate)
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Mark Gurnee Mr. Gurnee would like to become an alternate.
Appoint as an alternate term ending 6/30/23
To appoint as an alternate term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint as an alternate term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Stephen Patton
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Edwin P. Zylinski II
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/25
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/25.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/25. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Affirmative Action Committee - Susan O'Brien
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Commission on Substance Use - Maro Titus
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/22
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/22. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Cathy Rozynek
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Jean-Pierre Riu has not yet been in the building, has interested in construction and preservation of historical building
Appoint to a term ending 9/31/20 or however long it is extended by the BOARD
To appoint to a term ending 9/31/20 or however long it is extended by the BOARD.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term ending 9/31/20 or however long it is extended by the BOARD. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Robert Pacheco All service staff masked, sanitizing carts, traffic flow to the building regulated. Practice
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/22
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/22. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Stephen Rafferty
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
From the packet, with exception of the Water Quality Management and Community Preservation Committees
From the packet, with exception of the Water Quality Management and Community Preservation Committees.
From the minutes
“List of Annual Committee Re-Appointments read by Chair English Braga as a motion from the packet, with exception of the Water Quality Management and Community Preservation Committees. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Kevin King Linda DeVito
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/23.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Jones, PattersonAbstained: Taylor
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye. Abstain: Ms. Taylor..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/23.
The roll call does not give a vote for Nancy Taylor, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Ms. Taylor..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/23.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Jones, PattersonAbstained: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye. Abstain: Ms. Taylor..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/23.
The roll call does not give a vote for Nancy Taylor, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Ms. Taylor..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Appoint to a term ending to be determined
To appoint to a term ending to be determined.
The roll call does not give a vote for Nancy Taylor, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint to a term ending to be determined. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Ms. Taylor..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continue until July 27 at 7:30pm at the applicant's request
To continue until July 27 at 7:30pm at the applicant's request.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to continue until July 27 at 7:30pm at the applicant's request. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Wetland/Dock Hearing - Scott and Nillah Lutz for permission to modify and maintain an existing dock, located at 109 Made
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
No objection from abutters
Approve as conditioned by the Conservation Commission with the findings listed above
To approve as conditioned by the Conservation Commission with the findings listed above.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve as conditioned by the Conservation Commission with the findings listed above. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve application for Change of Manager of an All Alcoholic Club License - Falmouth Yacht Club, 290 Clinton Av
Approve application for Change of Manager of an All Alcoholic Club License - Falmouth Yacht Club, 290 Clinton Avenue, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve application for a New Common Victualler License - The Stand - 75 County Road, North Falmouth
Approve application for a New Common Victualler License - The Stand - 75 County Road, North Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve application to the Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) for priority status for Upper Coonamessett R
Approve application to the Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) for priority status for Upper Coonamessett River project
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to accept federal grant funds from the Department of Justice for the FY2020 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Fund
Accept the federal grant funds
To accept the federal grant funds.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to accept the federal grant funds. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to authorize the New Silver Beach Improvement Association to file a Notice of Intent with the Conservation Commissi
Authorize the New Silver Beach Improvement Association to file a Notice of Intent with the Conservation Commission for an Order of Conditions to rake/screen the town beach parcel
To authorize.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to accept donation from the Teaticket Village Association in the amount of $500.00 to the Veterans Services donatio
Accept donation from the Teaticket Village Association in the amount of $500.00 to the Veterans Services donation account
To accept.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to accept. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve request for variance with modified plan to include social distancing procedures - Sunday Worship Service
Approve permit as specified with appropriate relaxation on fees
Approve permit as specified with appropriate relaxation on fees.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approve permit as specified with appropriate relaxation on fees. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to approve application for special event - Food 4 Vets - food pickup for Veterans - reserved lot at Cape Cod Fairgr
Approve application for special event - Food 4 Vets - food pickup for Veterans - reserved lot at Cape Cod Fairgrounds - Thursday, June 25, 2020
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Discussion and consideration to approve proposed phase II solar at Falmouth landfill EDIC requested this be put over.
Ram to assist small business in Falmouth with job retention and expansion associated with the COVID-19 pandemic at such time as the Recovery Loan Program is authorized and has legal existence with...
Ram to assist small business in Falmouth with job retention and expansion associated with the COVID-19 pandemic at such time as the Recovery Loan Program is authorized and has legal existence with the Select Board's decision to be deferred until such time as details about the Recovery Loan Program are known and evaluated and the town's authority to contribute has been confirmed.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“ram to assist small business in Falmouth with job retention and expansion associated with the COVID-19 pandemic at such time as the Recovery Loan Program is authorized and has legal existence with the Select Board's decision to be deferred until such time as details about the Recovery Loan Program are known and evaluated and the town's authority to contribute has been confirmed. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (second: Brown)
The EDIC intends to sublease the Phase 2 area of the Solar Project at the town's capped landfill described in the Inter-Governmental Agreement previously approved by this board to Falmouth...
That the EDIC intends to sublease the Phase 2 area of the Solar Project at the town's capped landfill described in the Inter-Governmental Agreement previously approved by this board to Falmouth Landfill Solar II, LLC for the development of Phase 2 of the Solar Project at the town's capped landfill and that the town assents to the Contract and Sublease Agreement as presented.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“that the EDIC intends to sublease the Phase 2 area of the Solar Project at the town's capped landfill described in the Inter-Governmental Agreement previously approved by this board to Falmouth Landfill Solar II, LLC for the development of Phase 2 of the Solar Project at the town's capped landfill and that the town assents to the Contract and Sublease Agreement as presented. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (second: Patterson)
And Falmouth Landfill Solar II, LLC whereby fifty (50%) percent of the on bill credits generated by the operation of the Phase 2 solar project at the town's capped landfill will be sold to the...
And Falmouth Landfill Solar II, LLC whereby fifty (50%) percent of the on bill credits generated by the operation of the Phase 2 solar project at the town's capped landfill will be sold to the town at the SMART utility tariff rate less a discount of twenty (20%) percent and the remaining on bill solar credits will be allocated to low income residents in the Town of Falmouth.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“and Falmouth Landfill Solar II, LLC whereby fifty (50%) percent of the on bill credits generated by the operation of the Phase 2 solar project at the town's capped landfill will be sold to the town at the SMART utility tariff rate less a discount of twenty (20%) percent and the remaining on bill solar credits will be allocated to low income residents in the Town of Falmouth. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (second: Patterson)
Vote to affirm FY21 2% COLA for non-union employees
Affirm FY21 2% COLA for non-union employees
To affirm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to affirm. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Public session - June 1, 2020
Public session - June 1, 2020
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Annual compensation adjustment for Sealer of Weights and Measures position This position has been overlooked for cost of
Adjourn at 9:42 pm
To adjourn at 9:42 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 9:42 pm. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
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