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August 10, 2020
20 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
Approve Warrant for 2020 State Primary on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Mr. Suso noted in the packet is a warrant for the S
Approval of Precinct 2 voting in the old senior center and Precinct 5 voting in the St. Elizabeth Seton Hall
Approval of Precinct 2 voting in the old senior center and Precinct 5 voting in the St. Elizabeth Seton Hall.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of Precinct 2 voting in the old senior center and Precinct 5 voting in the St. Elizabeth Seton Hall. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Jones)
Vote to accept donation from Marilyn Yee in the amount of $500.00 to the Marine and Environmental Services donation acco
Accept donation from Marilyn Yee in the amount of $500.00 to the Marine and Environmental Services donation account
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Vote to approve consent to mortgage - application by Locustfield, LLC for 40B project at 0 Locustfield Road
Approve consent to mortgage - application by Locustfield, LLC for 40B project at 0 Locustfield Road
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve withdrawal of the application without prejudice
To approve withdrawal of the application without prejudice.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve withdrawal of the application without prejudice. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Reopen the hearing
To reopen the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to reopen the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
The applicant proposing to shift 40' to give greater access to the neighbor.
Deny the application
To deny the application.
From the minutes
“Mr. Paterson motion to deny the application. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Create two Mask Advisory Zones in Woods Hole from Water Street to Luscombe Avenue and on Main Street from the Village Green to Shore Street
To create two Mask Advisory Zones in Woods Hole from Water Street to Luscombe Avenue and on Main Street from the Village Green to Shore Street. These are the areas in Town where one must wear a mask because one cannot social distance in these areas.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to create two Mask Advisory Zones in Woods Hole from Water Street to Luscombe Avenue and on Main Street from the Village Green to Shore Street. These are the areas in Town where one must wear a mask because one cannot social distance in these areas. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Approve request for variance to sign code - Cumberland Farms Inc., located at 8 Old Meeting House Road and 400 East Falm
Approval to grant the variance of the wall signs
Approval to grant the variance of the wall signs.
From the minutes
“Mr. Joes motion approval to grant the variance of the wall signs. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Jones)
Approval of the application for the variance
Approval of the application for the variance.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, TaylorNo: Jones
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of the application for the variance. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, no..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Announce November 2020 Town Meeting schedule Mr. Suso referred to the suggested schedule in the packet. Encouraging any/
Approval of the posted agenda and the 8/28/20 closure of the warrant
Approval of the posted agenda and the 8/28/20 closure of the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of the posted agenda and the 8/28/20 closure of the warrant. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to change polling place location for Precinct 5
Approval to change the polling place location to Elizabeth Seton Meeting Hall
Approval to change the polling place location to Elizabeth Seton Meeting Hall.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval to change the polling place location to Elizabeth Seton Meeting Hall. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Annual town committee reappointments
Approval of Certified Weighers in the packet to terms ending 6/30/20
Approval of Certified Weighers in the packet to terms ending 6/30/20.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of Certified Weighers in the packet to terms ending 6/30/20. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Discussion of special events scheduled from September through December and follow-up actions Mr. Suso noted a listing of
Recommend rescinding approval of events through the end of the year previously approved
To recommend rescinding approval of events through the end of the year previously approved. If the event organizer comes to the Select Board with a plan consistent with Governor Baker's orders it will be reconsidered.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to recommend rescinding approval of events through the end of the year previously approved. If the event organizer comes to the Select Board with a plan consistent with Governor Baker's orders it will be reconsidered. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval of the three weddings and the need to comply with the Governor's order
Approval of the three weddings and the need to comply with the Governor's order.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion approval of the three weddings and the need to comply with the Governor's order. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Approval.
The minutes name Doug Jones as the seconder, but the vote does not include Doug Jones (is listed as absent for this vote). Showing the count only. The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Mr. Jones..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Approval.
The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Mr. Jones..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Town Manager's report Mr. Jones met last Thursday with Mr. Johnson-Staub, Mr. Brown, and the Marks Building Advisory
Adjourn at 11:31 pm
To adjourn at 11:31 pm.
The minutes name Doug Jones as the mover, but the vote does not include Doug Jones (is listed as absent for this vote). Showing the count only. The minutes name Sam Patterson as the seconder, but the vote does not include Sam Patterson (not listed). Showing the count only. The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 11:31 pm. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Mr. Jones..” (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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