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October 26, 2020
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Nancy Taylor, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Convene the executive session under 1
To convene the executive session under 1. Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2): to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or contract negotiations with non-union personnel (town manager contract) because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga called the open session to order at 6:45 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under 1. Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2): to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or contract negotiations with non-union personnel (town manager contract) 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)
Application for new Common Victualler License - Train Bridge View, LLC d/b/a Sweet Rice, located at 167 Teaticket Highwa
Application for new Common Victualler License - Train Bridge View, LLC d/b/a Sweet Rice, located at 167 Teaticket Highway, East Falmouth
Approval.
The count lists Sam Patterson as absent for this vote, so Sam Patterson is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye. Absent: Mr. Patterson..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Vote to Accept FY2020 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Award in the Amount of $7,809.54
Accept FY2020 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Award in the Amount of $7,809.54
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Vote to Adopt and Execute Order of Taking for William Road Atty. Duffy explained that this road is in N. Falmouth from t
Adopt and Execute Order of Taking for William Road Atty
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Approve Warrant for State Election on November 3, 2020
Approve Warrant for State Election on November 3, 2020
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Authorize Chair to execute document in support of Retirement Board Mr. Suso explained that a new internet domain is bein
Authorize Chair to execute document in support of Retirement Board Mr. Suso explained that a new internet domain is being established, because it is Falmouth.gov, it
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Authorize the Town Manager to seek out the parcels as recommended by the committee
To authorize the Town Manager to seek out the parcels as recommended by the committee.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to authorize the Town Manager to seek out the parcels as recommended by the committee. Second Mr. Patterson..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Authorize Atty
Authorize Atty. Duffy investigate special legislation around procurement and the Town Manager contact the Clean Water Trust and any other entities involved to discuss forgiveness of the loan.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion authorize Atty. Duffy investigate special legislation around procurement and the Town Manager contact the Clean Water Trust and any other entities involved to discuss forgiveness of the loan. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Jones)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session - September 28, 2020
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session - September 28, 2020
To approve.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to approve. Second Mr. Jones..” (Motion: Brown, second: Jones)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Town Manager's Report Thursday afternoon, Mr. Suso attended a meeting with EDIC regarding community broadband network,
Town Manager's Report Thursday afternoon, Mr. Suso attended a meeting with EDIC regarding community broadband network
To adjourn.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn. Second Mr. Brown..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Patterson, 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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