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September 21, 2020
24 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
Vote to affirm appointment of Water Superintendent Mr. Suso asked for affirming of Phil McNulty, he is a resident of Fox
Affirm the appointment of Mr. McNulty and waive the residency requirement
To affirm the appointment of Mr. McNulty and waive the residency requirement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to affirm the appointment of Mr. McNulty and waive the residency requirement. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approve request from Citizens for the Protection of Waquoit Bay (CPWB) to place a dog bag dispenser at the town landing
Approve request from Citizens for the Protection of Waquoit Bay (CPWB) to place a dog bag dispenser at the town landing on Seapit Road
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to approve proposed changes in the 2020-2021 Shellfish Regulations
Accept the regulations are presented with those changes
To accept the regulations are presented with those changes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to accept the regulations are presented with those changes. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to accept donation in the amount of $2,000.00 from The Clam Man to Falmouth Fire & Rescue
Accept the donation
To accept the donation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to accept the donation. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Affirm past Letter of Support for EDIC grant initiative Mr. Suso explained that this is regarding a letter regarding a M
Affirm past Letter of Support for EDIC grant initiative Mr. Suso explained that this is regarding a letter regarding a MA Development grant, that was transmitted
To affirm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to affirm. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Chris Wetherbee Memorial Toy Run; motorcycle ride from Bourne through Falmouth to the Navigator on Ashumet Road, East Fa
Approval with conditions and waiver of all fees they are able to
Approval with conditions and waiver of all fees they are able to.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval with conditions and waiver of all fees they are able to. Second Mr. Jones..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Chris Wetherbee Memorial Toy Run; motorcycle ride from Bourne through Falmouth to the Navigator on Ashumet Road, East Falmouth - Sunday, November 1, 2020
To affirm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to affirm. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Wedding Ceremony - Brewster - Falmouth Heights Beach - Saturday, October 10, 2020, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Wedding Ceremony - Brewster - Falmouth Heights Beach - Saturday, October 10, 2020, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Wedding Ceremony - Saucier - Old Silver Beach - Saturday, October 17, 2020, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Wedding Ceremony - Saucier - Old Silver Beach - Saturday, October 17, 2020, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Capital Plan Presentation and Budget Policy - Jennifer Mullen, Finance Director Ms. Mullen reviewed the budget policy. T
Approve the policy
To approve the policy.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve the policy. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Approve and transmit to the Finance Committee
To approve and transmit to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve and transmit to the Finance Committee. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Vote articles and execute warrant for November 2020 Town Meeting Draft warrant is in the packet, ten articles being requ
Place Articles 1 and 2 on the warrant
To place Articles 1 and 2 on the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to place Articles 1 and 2 on the warrant. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Include Article 4 in the warrant but rename it Article 3
To include Article 4 in the warrant but rename it Article 3.
Yes: Braga, Brown, PattersonNo: Jones, Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to include Article 4 in the warrant but rename it Article 3. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, no; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, no..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Place Articles 5-10, now renamed 4-9 on the warrant
To place Articles 5-10, now renamed 4-9 on the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to place Articles 5-10, now renamed 4-9 on the warrant. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Affirmative Action Committee - Deb Berglin Term ending 6/30/2021
Affirmative Action Committee - Deb Berglin Term ending 6/30/2021
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Taylor)
Beach Committee - Colin W. Reed Mr. Reed's priority would be to listen, learn, allow for safe access to beaches, that th
Appoint Mr. Strazzulla to a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint Mr. Strazzulla to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to appoint Mr. Strazzulla to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Taylor)
Commission on Disabilities - Kathleen Haynes
Appoint Ms. Haynes to a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint Ms. Haynes to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Ms. Taylor motion to appoint Ms. Haynes to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Brown)
Human Services Committee - Johnny Hatem, Jr.
Appoint Mr. Hatem to a term ending 6/30/22 and Ms. Chioatto to a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint Mr. Hatem to a term ending 6/30/22 and Ms. Chioatto to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to appoint Mr. Hatem to a term ending 6/30/22 and Ms. Chioatto to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Recreation Committee - Patricia Morano
Appoint Ms. Morano to a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint Ms. Morano to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Ms. Morano to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Public Session April 6, 2020
Approve minutes: Public Session April 6, 2020
To approve as edited.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Jones, PattersonAbstained: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve as edited. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye. Abstain: Nancy.” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Executive Session - August 10, 2020
Approve minutes: Executive Session - August 10, 2020
To approve and not release.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve and not release. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso noted the School Department beginning remote classes beginning today and 9/28/20 in perso
Adjourn at approximately 10:33pm
To adjourn at approximately 10:33pm.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at approximately 10:33pm. Second Mr. Brown..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso noted the School Department beginning remote classes beginning today and 9/28/20 in person
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Megan English Braga, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Doug Jones, aye; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
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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