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December 7, 2020
28 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson, Nancy Taylor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order by Chair English Braga at 6:45 p.m.
Convene the executive session under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Vote to affirm Memorandum of Agreement with New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA), Local 165 (Lieutenants) because to not...
To convene the executive session under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Vote to affirm Memorandum of Agreement with New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA), Local 165 (Lieutenants) 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 M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Vote to affirm Memorandum of Agreement with New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA), Local 165 (Lieutenants) 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 Fire Chief Mr. Suso requested the affirmation of Tim Smith, a 30-year employee and Deputy
Affirm the appointment
To affirm the appointment.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to affirm the appointment. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, vote to extend the deadline for execution of a grant agreeme
The Select Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, hereby extend the award of $650,000 from the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund to Megansett Crossing LLC, for 270 days...
The Select Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, hereby extend the award of $650,000 from the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund to Megansett Crossing LLC, for 270 days until August 28, 2021, to develop ten 80%-100% affordable rental apartments located at 676, 688, and 702 North Falmouth Highway as described in an application submitted November 2, 2018 and subject to the terms and commitment letter issued on July 21, 2020, by the Town Manager; and that the Town Manager be authorized to sign a letter to effect said extension.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion the Select Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, hereby extend the award of $650,000 from the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund to Megansett Crossing LLC, for 270 days until August 28, 2021, to develop ten 80%-100% affordable rental apartments located at 676, 688, and 702 North Falmouth Highway as described in an application submitted November 2, 2018 and subject to the terms and commitment letter issued on July 21, 2020, by the Town Manager; and that the Town Manager be authorized to sign a letter to effect said extension. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Vote to accept donation from Dan Ward of 200,000 mature oysters This is recommended by the Shellfish Warden.
Accept the donation
To accept the donation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to accept the donation. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Vote to reduce aquaculture rental fees to $18/1,000 combined total for rental of upwellers, field gear, floating bags, w
Reduce aquaculture rental fees to $18/1,000 combined total for rental of upwellers, field gear, floating bags, work floats and gear storage for first year oysters for one season only
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Update Select Board policies on Liaisons and Committee Appointments Mr. Johnson-Staub noted these policy updates precipi
Update Select Board policies on Liaisons and Committee Appointments Mr. Johnson-Staub noted these policy updates precipitated by work Judy Fenwick and Mr. Brown
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Taylor motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Extension of working deadline for Coastal Resiliency Action Committee activities and final report to June 30, 2021
Extend the deadline
To extend the deadline.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to extend the deadline. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Fee Hearing - Proposed fee changes for 2021 - Inspectional Services, proposed change of solar and alternative energy fee
Approval of the proposed fee cap of $20,000
Approval of the proposed fee cap of $20,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval of the proposed fee cap of $20,000. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Tax Classification Hearing Chair English Braga read the hearing notice.
Continue to tax all taxes at same rate by adopting a factor of one
To continue to tax all taxes at same rate by adopting a factor of one.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to continue to tax all taxes at same rate by adopting a factor of one. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Taylor)
Flow Neutral Bylaw - Evaluation of Request for Variance - The Blended Berry, LLC - 56 Davis Straits, Falmouth (Parcel 39
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approval to grant the waiver
Approval to grant the waiver.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval to grant the waiver. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Wetlands/Dock Hearing - Warren Family Irrevocable Trust - Construction and maintenance of fixed timber pier, ramp, float
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Wetlands/Dock Hearing - Warren Family Irrevocable Trust - Construction and maintenance of fixed timber pier, ramp, float, pipe piles, dug-in stone steps with lighting for existing path in and over...
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Wetlands/Dock Hearing - James P. & Jean F. Bourdon - Installation of composite dock, timber pier, ramp, tee float and in
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Wetlands/Dock Hearing - James P. & Jean F. Bourdon - Installation of composite dock, timber pier, ramp, tee float and installation of dug-in stone steps with lighting in and over the waters of...
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Application for new Common Victualler License - The Blended Berry, LLC located at 56 Davis Straits, Falmouth
Application for new Common Victualler License - The Blended Berry, LLC located at 56 Davis Straits, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Report - Edward Marks Building Advisory Committee Ed Haddad and Barbara Weyand made a presentation via shared screen. Mi
Extend the deadline to the end of 2021
To extend the deadline to the end of 2021. Mr. Suso noted that this vote is not on tonight's agenda. Mr. Patterson requested this go on the next Select Board meeting agenda. 4. Update on a) fire stations - Hatchville and West Falmouth and b) the new replacement fire truck in capital spending plan Mr. Suso provided the Select Board a report and reviewed same. FFD Chief Tim Smith joined the meeting. New Fire Station location is recommended to be in the north central area, Hatchville, based on three years of FFD run data. The location near the Sandwich Rd. Fields, property acquired in 2002. The packet includes West Falmouth Fire Station summary staffing sheets for October and November; in the nighttime shifts at West Falmouth Station, 65% of those shifts were staffed and 60% of night shifts in November were staffed. Mr. Suso noted that closing of the West Falmouth Fire Station has not been determined, only after construction of the new fifth station would steps be taken to address the West Falmouth Fire Station. Chief Smith commented on the run data, more consistency with staffing of nighttime shifts, days has been a challenge. Still have issues with staffing levels due to existing vacancies, these are the times of the year they see more time off requests, long term personnel issues, and that adds to the staffing levels being where they are at. They are in process of hiring of six individuals who will attend the academy. Interviews are being conducted to fill the nine vaca
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to extend the deadline to the end of 2021..” (Motion: Patterson)
Committee re-appointments
Appoint Jim McLoughlin to the Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee for a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint Jim McLoughlin to the Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee for a term ending 6/30/23.
The roll call does not give a vote for Megan English Braga, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Jim McLoughlin to the Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee for a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Appoint Ray Jack to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative for a term mending 6/30/22; Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station for a term ending 6/30/21; Upper Cape Water Supply Collaborative...
To appoint Ray Jack to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative for a term mending 6/30/22; Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station for a term ending 6/30/21; Upper Cape Water Supply Collaborative for a term ending 6/30/22.
The roll call does not give a vote for Megan English Braga, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Ray Jack to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative for a term mending 6/30/22; Upper Cape Regional Transfer Station for a term ending 6/30/21; Upper Cape Water Supply Collaborative for a term ending 6/30/22. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Appoint Carla Feroni to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council for a term ending 1/1/24
To appoint Carla Feroni to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council for a term ending 1/1/24.
The roll call does not give a vote for Megan English Braga, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Carla Feroni to the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Advisory Council for a term ending 1/1/24. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Affirm appointment of Ahmed Mustafa to the Veteran's Counsel Committee, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) representative to a term ending 6/30/21
To affirm appointment of Ahmed Mustafa to the Veteran's Counsel Committee, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) representative to a term ending 6/30/21.
The roll call does not give a vote for Megan English Braga, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to affirm appointment of Ahmed Mustafa to the Veteran's Counsel Committee, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) representative to a term ending 6/30/21. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Announce April 2021 Annual Town Meeting Schedule Warrant close 1/15/21.
Adopt the April 2021 schedule as proposed
To adopt the April 2021 schedule as proposed.
The roll call does not give a vote for Megan English Braga, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to adopt the April 2021 schedule as proposed. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approve 2021 Annual License Renewals:
Approve 2021 Annual License Renewals
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Megan English Braga, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr.
Mr. Brown motion approval
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Megan English Braga, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Public Session - November 23, 2020
Approve and release minutes: Public Session - November 23, 2020
Approval and release for public access.
The roll call does not give a vote for Megan English Braga, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and release for public access. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Executive Session - November 23, 2020
Approval of executive sessions 1, 2, and 3 with edits and not release for public access
Approval of executive sessions 1, 2, and 3 with edits and not release for public access.
The roll call does not give a vote for Megan English Braga, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval of executive sessions 1, 2, and 3 with edits and not release for public access. Second Mr. Jones as edited. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Approve minutes: Executive Session - November 23, 2020
Approval with edits and not release for public access.
The roll call does not give a vote for Megan English Braga, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval with edits and not release for public access. Second Mr. Jones as edited. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso noted the install of the downtown and common Christmas holiday and lighting displays. Wor
Adjourn at approximately 11:13pm
To adjourn at approximately 11:13pm.
The roll call does not give a vote for Megan English Braga, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at approximately 11:13pm. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, 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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