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July 13, 2020
15 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson, Nancy Taylor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Convene the executive session under 1
To convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Department of Public Works negotiation settlement for FY21 and M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(6) - Discuss Lyberty Green appeal by the Zoning Board of Appeals because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga called the open session to order at 6:30 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Department of Public Works negotiation settlement for FY21 and M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(6) - Discuss Lyberty Green appeal by the Zoning Board of Appeals because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations. Mr. Jones seconded the motion. It was followed by a unanimous roll call vote in Open Session to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the above-listed items, and to return to Open Session after discussion. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Vote to affirm appointment of Fleet Services Manager Mr. Suso recommended the appointment of Edwin Riviera, he told the
Affirm the appointment
To affirm the appointment.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to affirm the appointment. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve application for a new Common Victualler License - RTP LLC d/b/a Lobos House of Pizza, 338 East Falmouth
Approve application for a new Common Victualler License - RTP LLC d/b/a Lobos House of Pizza, 338 East Falmouth Highway
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Vote to accept donation from Thomas W. Irvine, MD in the amount of $500.00 to the Falmouth Police Department Donation Ac
Accept donation from Thomas W. Irvine, MD in the amount of $500.00 to the Falmouth Police Department Donation Account
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Taylor)
Vote to accept donation from Susan Lewis and Steven Karas in the amount of $500.00 to the Falmouth Police Department Don
Accept donation from Susan Lewis and Steven Karas in the amount of $500.00 to the Falmouth Police Department Donation Account
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to accept donation from Old Stone Dock Association in the amount of $510.30 to the Beach Department Donation Accoun
Accept donation from Old Stone Dock Association in the amount of $510.30 to the Beach Department Donation Account for flower boxes at the Ellen T. Mitchell bath house
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund: 1) Vote to authorize expenditure of up to $4,000 for consult
Authorize items 1 and 2 above
To authorize items 1 and 2 above.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Jones, PattersonAbstained: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize items 1 and 2 above. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye. Abstain: Nancy Taylor..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Authorize Project Eligibility Letter regarding 40B Comprehensive Permit Application for Lewis Neck Road. Application pro
Authorize the Project eligibility letter
To authorize the Project eligibility letter.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Jones, PattersonAbstained: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to authorize the Project eligibility letter. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye. Abstain: Nancy Taylor..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Vote to adopt resolution to affirm the sale of real property of the town, located in Palm Coast, Florida, in the name of
Adopt resolution to affirm the sale of real property of the town, located in Palm Coast, Florida, in the name of the Lieutenant James M. Pafford, Jr. Essay Fund
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Taylor)
Vote to designate members of the Historical Commission special municipal employees for purposes of the Conflict of Inter
Designate members of the Historical Commission special municipal employees for purposes of the Conflict of Interest law
Approval.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, TaylorAbstained: Jones
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga aye; Doug Brown, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye. Abstain: Mr. Jones..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Acknowledgement of contribution - Gardiner Road seawall Mr. Suso explained the copy of draft letter in packet; property
Acknowledgement of contribution - Gardiner Road seawall Mr. Suso explained the copy of draft letter in packet; property owners of the property affected by
Approval.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, TaylorAbstained: Jones
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga aye; Doug Brown, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye. Abstain: Mr. Jones..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, vote to award $585,000 to the Falmouth Housing Corporation f
Approval subject to Town Meeting allocation
Approval subject to Town Meeting allocation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval subject to Town Meeting allocation. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to approve closure of additional portions of Great Bay Street Mr. McConarty was asked by 7 abutters to close additi
Approve closure of additional portions of Great Bay Street Mr. McConarty was asked by 7 abutters to close additional sections
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Vote to approve an extension of the term ending date for Fire Station Location Committee
Approve an extension of the term ending date for Fire Station Location Committee
Approval of items 6 and 7.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval of items 6 and 7. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Town Manager's report
Adjourn at 10:57 pm
To adjourn at 10:57 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 10:57 pm. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, 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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