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November 23, 2020
20 recorded votes, 0 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) - Discuss possible motion to remand pending litigation Pentikis v. Select Board. 2. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Vote to affirm Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME Local 1636 Unit C. 3. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Discuss town joining pending Board of Appeals Land Court litigation regarding 33 Pheasant Lane. 4. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Status update on 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 6:00 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Discuss possible motion to remand pending litigation Pentikis v. Select Board. 2. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Vote to affirm Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME Local 1636 Unit C. 3. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Discuss town joining pending Board of Appeals Land Court litigation regarding 33 Pheasant Lane. 4. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Status update on 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 Second-Hand Dealer License - Trendy Tots, located at 426 Main Street, Falmouth
Application for new Second-Hand Dealer License - Trendy Tots, located at 426 Main Street, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve request to MassDOT to construct a crosswalk on Route 28 at Central Avenue Jim McLoughlin, Town Engineer,
Approve request to MassDOT to construct a crosswalk on Route 28 at Central Avenue Jim McLoughlin, Town Engineer, and Peter McConarty, DPW Director
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve access agreement with Fuss & O'Neill, civil and environmental engineers of Boston, for test borings near
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement subject to the approval of Town Counsel
To authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement subject to the approval of Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement subject to the approval of Town Counsel. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to affirm temporary road closure of a portion of Carriage Shop Road November 2020 to July 2021
Affirm temporary road closure of a portion of Carriage Shop Road November 2020 to July 2021
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Fee hearing - proposed fee changes for 2021, continued from 11/9/20 Chair English Braga noted there were questions raise
Amend parking meters and downtown: first ticket $20, subsequent tickets $50, subsequent tickets is at the discretion of the enforcement officer as to when cumulative
To amend parking meters and downtown: first ticket $20, subsequent tickets $50, subsequent tickets is at the discretion of the enforcement officer as to when cumulative.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to amend parking meters and downtown: first ticket $20, subsequent tickets $50, subsequent tickets is at the discretion of the enforcement officer as to when cumulative. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Carry the solar fee item to a subsequent meeting
To carry the solar fee item to a subsequent meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion to carry the solar fee item to a subsequent meeting. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
Approval of all other fee changes as proposed
Approval of all other fee changes as proposed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of all other fee changes as proposed. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Conservation Commission (full member): Peter Walsh (currently an alternate)
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/22
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/22. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Council on Aging: David Hearne
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: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Energy Committee: Eleanor Ling, Ph.D.
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approve 2021 Annual License Renewals:
Approve 2021 Annual License Renewals
To approval.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion to approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
To approval.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion to approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
To approval.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion to approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
To approval.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion to approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Sacconnesset Golf Club, 132 Falmouth Woods Road Sea Crest Beach Hotel, 350 Quaker Road
Sacconnesset Golf Club, 132 Falmouth Woods Road Sea Crest Beach Hotel, 350 Quaker Road
To approval.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion to approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson with edits. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approval as edited.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval as edited. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso attended Long Range Vineyard Transportation Task Force.
Adjourn approximately 10:34 p.m
To adjourn approximately 10:34 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn approximately 10:34 p.m. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair English Braga, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. 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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