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December 21, 2020
16 recorded votes, 5 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
During the meeting:
- Nancy Taylor left the meeting for a time ("Nancy Taylor lost internet").
Every vote, in order
Call to Order by Chair English Braga at 6:30 p.m.
Convene the executive session under 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...
To convene the executive session under 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 6:00 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under 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)
Vote to affirm appointment of Water Superintendent Cathal O'Brien, previously worked for the City of Taunton.
Affirm and waive the residency requirement
To affirm and waive the residency requirement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to affirm and waive the residency requirement. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Engineering Dept. recommends approval.
Engineering Dept. recommends approval
Approval.
The count lists Sam Patterson as absent for this vote, so Sam Patterson is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye. Absent: Mr. Patterson..” (Motion: Brown, second: Taylor)
Approve Eversource petition to install one (1) 3" conduit and one (1) Handhole #2/H70 on Wild Harbor Road, West of Main
Approve Eversource petition to install one (1) 3" conduit and one (1) Handhole #2/H70 on Wild Harbor Road, West of Main Entry Road
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Affirm agreement with outside counsel on wastewater matters with DEP
Affirm agreement with outside counsel
To affirm agreement with outside counsel.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to affirm agreement with outside counsel. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Taylor)
Request to temporarily make Parsons Lane one-way - Waquoit Congregational Church - Friday, December 25, 2020 from 10:00
Request to temporarily make Parsons Lane one-way - Waquoit Congregational Church - Friday, December 25, 2020 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm - Christmas meals pick-up
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Taylor)
Shade Tree Hearing - on application of Peter Killelea for the removal of four (4) Sycamore maple trees abutting 10 Bell
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Taylor)
Remove these four trees
To remove these four trees.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to remove these four trees. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Wetland/Dock Hearing - Wild Harbor Yacht Club for permission to reconstruct the existing boat ramp in the same location
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Wetland/Dock Hearing - Wild Harbor Yacht Club for permission to reconstruct the existing boat ramp in the same location as currently exists in and over the waters of Wild Harbor, located at 386...
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Interview, vote and appoint committee member: Commission on Disabilities - Caroline Knox Ms. Knox resident for six years
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: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Presentation and Vote: Green Communities Act Energy Reduction Plan Mr. Suso explained they have been working diligently
Presentation and Vote: Green Communities Act Energy Reduction Plan Mr. Suso explained they have been working diligently towards this initiative, including the building code
In the packet.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it. Nancy Taylor had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Doug Brown read the motion in the packet..” (Motion: Brown)
The Select Board adopt the Energy Reduction Plan as submitted and authorize the Chair to send a letter to the MA Department of Energy Resources to affirm this action
That the Select Board adopt the Energy Reduction Plan as submitted and authorize the Chair to send a letter to the MA Department of Energy Resources to affirm this action
The count lists Nancy Taylor as absent for this vote, so Nancy Taylor is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion that the Select Board adopt the Energy Reduction Plan as submitted and authorize the Chair to send a letter to the MA Department of Energy Resources to affirm this action Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye. Absent: Ms. Taylor..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approve 2021 Annual License Renewals:
Approve 2021 Annual License Renewals
Approval.
The count lists Nancy Taylor as absent for this vote, so Nancy Taylor is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye. Absent: Ms. Taylor..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
Discuss and vote 2021 Select Board meeting calendar, including confirming proposed date(s) for joint meeting with the Pl
2021 Select Board meeting calendar, including confirming proposed date(s) for joint meeting with the Planning Board in late January/early February
To approve.
The roll call lists Nancy Taylor, but the minutes show this member as not present (Nancy Taylor had left the meeting). Showing the count only. Nancy Taylor had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
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Adjourn at approximately 10:40pm
To adjourn at approximately 10:40pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at approximately 10:40pm. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, 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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