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March 8, 2021
17 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
Application for a Pledge of Collateral of an All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License - Gajanan Package Corporation
Application for a Pledge of Collateral of an All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License - Gajanan Package Corporation d/b/a Falmouth Wine & Spirits, 322 Palmer Avenue, 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)
Application for a new Second-Hand Dealer's License - Hope Restored, 75 County Road, North Falmouth
Application for a new Second-Hand Dealer's License - Hope Restored, 75 County Road, North 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)
Authorize Town Manager to enter into an agreement with a qualified, independent consultant for community environmental,
Authorize Town Manager to enter into an agreement with a qualified, independent consultant for community environmental, health, engineering and similar services related to Mayflower Wind
To authorize.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to authorize. 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)
Discussion with Beach Committee on proposal to expand membership, and status report on preparations for upcoming beach s
Appoint two alternate positions for the Beach Committee
To appoint two alternate positions for the Beach Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint two alternate positions for the Beach Committee. 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)
Veterans Council Committee ‒ Discuss and vote update to charge
The Select Board amend its policy and add Joe Q. Veteran Coffee Break, Inc. as a representative organization as substitute for the position filled in the American Legion in Sandwich
That the Select Board amend its policy and add Joe Q. Veteran Coffee Break, Inc. as a representative organization as substitute for the position filled in the American Legion in Sandwich.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion that the Select Board amend its policy and add Joe Q. Veteran Coffee Break, Inc. as a representative organization as substitute for the position filled in the American Legion in Sandwich. 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)
Affirm the appointment
To affirm the appointment.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to affirm the appointment. 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)
Golf Advisory Committee ‒ Discuss and vote update to charge
Replace Finance Committee member with at large member to adhere to the rules that Finance Committee members are not on more than one committee
To replace Finance Committee member with at large member to adhere to the rules that Finance Committee members are not on more than one committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to replace Finance Committee member with at large member to adhere to the rules that Finance Committee members are not on more than one committee. 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)
Appointment to a term ending 6/30/23
Appointment to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion appointment to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Jones)
Vote April 2021 Town Meeting Warrant Article Recommendations
Recommend Article 17 as edited and printed
To recommend Article 17 as edited and printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to recommend Article 17 as edited and printed. 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)
Recommend Article 23 as printed
To recommend Article 23 as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to recommend Article 23 as printed. 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)
Approval of Article 29
Approval of Article 29.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval of Article 29. 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)
Recommend Article 30 as petitioned
To recommend Article 30 as petitioned.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to recommend Article 30 as petitioned. 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)
Indefinite postponement
Indefinite postponement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion indefinite postponement. 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)
Indefinite postponement, but in the explanation, they note that they could be supportive if this was limited to Town Meeting
Indefinite postponement, but in the explanation, they note that they could be supportive if this was limited to Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion indefinite postponement, but in the explanation, they note that they could be supportive if this was limited to Town Meeting. 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)
The money recommendation noted will be the Finance Committee's printed recommendation and, in the explanation, the Select Board can reference support to the creation of the task force
The money recommendation noted will be the Finance Committee's printed recommendation and, in the explanation, the Select Board can reference support to the creation of the task force.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion the money recommendation noted will be the Finance Committee's printed recommendation and, in the explanation, the Select Board can reference support to the creation of the task force. 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)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Approve and release for public access
To approve and release for public access. Mr. Jones second.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve and release for public access. Mr. Jones second. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson)
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso attended the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting with Building Commissioner Rod Palmer and
Adjourn at 10:11pm
To adjourn at 10:11pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at 10:11pm. 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)
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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