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January 11, 2021
19 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
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Present: Doug Brown, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson, Nancy Taylor
Absent: Megan English Braga
Every vote, in order
Application for a Change of Manager and Change of Officers - Cape Verdean Club, 126 Sandwich Road, East Falmouth
Application for a Change of Manager and Change of Officers - Cape Verdean Club, 126 Sandwich Road, East Falmouth
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Approve Eversource petition to install one (1) 3" conduit and one (1) handhole on Bell Tower Lane, North of Millfield St
Approve Eversource petition to install one (1) 3" conduit and one (1) handhole on Bell Tower Lane, North of Millfield Street
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approve Eversource petition to install two (2) 6" conduits and one (1) 4"x6"x6" manhole and one pad mount transformer at
Approve Eversource petition to install two (2) 6" conduits and one (1) 4"x6"x6" manhole and one pad mount transformer at Carriage Shop Road, North of Waquoit Highway
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approve request for license for the portion of an existing stone wall located within the public right-of-way of Bell Tow
Approve request for license for the portion of an existing stone wall located within the public right-of-way of Bell Tower Lane
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approve request for license for the existing stone retaining walls located within the public rightof-way of Clapp Road M
Approve request for license for the existing stone retaining walls located within the public rightof-way of Clapp Road Mr. Suso noted the wall is on the right of way, the address of the property...
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to approve Certification of Estimated Summer Resident Population as of July 10, 2021
Approve Certification of Estimated Summer Resident Population as of July 10, 2021
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to accept donation of fill material and labor from Cape Cod Aggregates to complete repairs to town-owned dirt roadw
Accept the donations with gratitude
To accept the donations with gratitude.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to accept the donations with gratitude. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to recommend an application for Community Preservation funds for Guv Fuller Field improvements to supplement amount
Authorize the application
To authorize the application.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to authorize the application. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continue to 2/1/20 at 7:30 p.m
To continue to 2/1/20 at 7:30 p.m.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to continue to 2/1/20 at 7:30 p.m. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for Alteration of Licensed Premises of a Wine and Malt Common Victualler License - Seafood Sam's, 356 Palmer
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Application for Alteration of Licensed Premises of a Wine and Malt Common Victualler License - Seafood Sam's, 356 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth
To approve.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Interview, vote and appoint committee member: Steamship Authority Board of Governors - Kathryn Wilson
Appoint Atty
To appoint Atty. Wilson to a three year term that expires in 2023.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Taylor motion to appoint Atty. Wilson to a three year term that expires in 2023. Second Mr. Patterson. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Vote to adopt FY2022 budget and submit it to the Finance Committee
Adopt FY2022 budget and submit it to the Finance Committee
To approve.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to hold remote Annual Town Meeting via Zoom teleconference on January 25, 2021 to act on the Town Meeting Warrant o
Vote to hold remote Annual Town Meeting via Zoom teleconference on January 25, 2021 to act on the Town Meeting Warrant originally posted for November 16, 2020, as requested by the Town Moderator...
To vote to hold remote Annual Town Meeting via Zoom teleconference on January 25, 2021 to act on the Town Meeting Warrant originally posted for November 16, 2020, as requested by the Town Moderator in a letter dated January 8, 2021.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to vote to hold remote Annual Town Meeting via Zoom teleconference on January 25, 2021 to act on the Town Meeting Warrant originally posted for November 16, 2020, as requested by the Town Moderator in a letter dated January 8, 2021. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to issue a notice to Town Meeting members and other participants pursuant to Section 8 of Chap. 92 of Acts of 2020 that the meeting originally called for November 16, 2020 will be held by...
To vote to issue a notice to Town Meeting members and other participants pursuant to Section 8 of Chap. 92 of Acts of 2020 that the meeting originally called for November 16, 2020 will be held by remote participation on January 25, 2021.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to vote to issue a notice to Town Meeting members and other participants pursuant to Section 8 of Chap. 92 of Acts of 2020 that the meeting originally called for November 16, 2020 will be held by remote participation on January 25, 2021. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Jones, second: Taylor)
Approve 2021 annual license renewals: COMMON VICTUALLER
Approve 2021 annual license renewals: COMMON VICTUALLER
To approve.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Public Session - November 9, 2020.
Approve minutes: Public Session - November 9, 2020
To approve.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Executive Session - December 7, 2020;
Approve and not release Executive Session Meeting Minutes for December 7, 2020 and December 21, 2020
To approve and not release Executive Session Meeting Minutes for December 7, 2020 and December 21, 2020.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve and not release Executive Session Meeting Minutes for December 7, 2020 and December 21, 2020. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso noted annual Town Common Lighting Display will continue to mid January.
Adjourn at approximately 9:16 pm
To adjourn at approximately 9:16 pm.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Brown, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at approximately 9:16 pm. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye. Absent: Chair English Braga..” (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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