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March 22, 2021
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Megan English Braga, Doug Brown, Doug Jones, Sam Patterson, Nancy Taylor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Chair English Braga called the open session to order at 6 p.m. an motioned to convene the executive session under 1. MGL
PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) and MGL c30A s21(a)(2)-Discuss Town Manager Employment Agreement because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations
PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) and MGL c30A s21(a)(2)-Discuss Town Manager Employment Agreement because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) and MGL c30A s21(a)(2)-Discuss Town Manager Employment Agreement 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; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye..” (second: Jones)
Application for One-Day Sunday Entertainment Licenses - Falmouth Yacht Club, 290 Clinton Avenue - Sundays, 6/27, 7/11, 7
Approval to 6:30 p.m. and acknowledge Covid-19 precautions in place for these events
Approval to 6:30 p.m. and acknowledge Covid-19 precautions in place for these events.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval to 6:30 p.m. and acknowledge Covid-19 precautions in place for these events. Second Mr. Patterson..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Application for One-Day Sunday Entertainment Licenses - Falmouth Yacht Club, 290 Clinton Avenue - Sundays, 6/27, 7/11, 7/25, 8/8, 8/22 and 9/5/21 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m
Approval
From the minutes
“Ms. Taylor motion approval Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Vote to accept FY21 First Responder Naloxone Grant funds from the Department of Public Health in the amount of $6,750.01
Accept FY21 First Responder Naloxone Grant funds from the Department of Public Health in the amount of $6,750.01
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Discussion of potential separation of April Town Meeting Articles and future Special Town Meeting, and Consider and anno
Create a Town Meeting warrant for the June town meeting and indefinite postponement at the April Town Meeting with articles suggested for June
To create a Town Meeting warrant for the June town meeting and indefinite postponement at the April Town Meeting with articles suggested for June.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to create a Town Meeting warrant for the June town meeting and indefinite postponement at the April Town Meeting with articles suggested for June. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Open the warrant for a Special Town Meeting on April 1, 2021, and close on 4/2/21
To open the warrant for a Special Town Meeting on April 1, 2021, and close on 4/2/21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to open the warrant for a Special Town Meeting on April 1, 2021, and close on 4/2/21. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
The Select Board agrees to put articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant when it is created
That the Select Board agrees to put articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant when it is created. Those articles are 2, 17-36, and 38-40 and committed to Special Town Meeting for June.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion that the Select Board agrees to put articles on the Special Town Meeting Warrant when it is created. Those articles are 2, 17-36, and 38-40 and committed to Special Town Meeting for June. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Interview, vote and appoint alternates for two Beach Committee positions: Chair English Braga asked the appointment to e
Appoint Dr. Schneider to a term ending 11/1/21
To appoint Dr. Schneider to a term ending 11/1/21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Dr. Schneider to a term ending 11/1/21. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Appoint Ms. Quigg to a term ending 11/1/21
To appoint Ms. Quigg to a term ending 11/1/21.
From the minutes
“Ms. Taylor motion to appoint Ms. Quigg to a term ending 11/1/21. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Discussion and proposed policy recommendation regarding requests for sewer connections for properties outside of existin
Only properties located within a state approved sewer service area are allowed to connect to the sewer
That only properties located within a state approved sewer service area are allowed to connect to the sewer.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motioned that only properties located within a state approved sewer service area are allowed to connect to the sewer. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Consider/approve proposed ballot question for May 2021 municipal ballot Mr. Suso explained that there was a request from
The Town of Falmouth shall be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to replace the roof for the...
The Town of Falmouth shall be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to replace the roof for the Teaticket Elementary School. to approve language in the packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion the Town of Falmouth shall be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to replace the roof for the Teaticket Elementary School. to approve language in the packet. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approve 2021 Annual/Seasonal License Renewals: All Alcohol Restaurant License
Approve 2021 Annual/Seasonal License Renewals: All Alcohol Restaurant License
To approve.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion to approve. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Brown)
Discussion and vote on Town Manager employment agreement The Select Board met in Executive Session, subcommittee Ms. Tay
Town Manager employment agreement The Select Board met in Executive Session, subcommittee Ms. Taylor and Mr. Jones worked with Town
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session December 21, 2021
Minutes of Meetings: Public Session December 21, 2021
To approve and release for public access.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve and release for public access. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso attended SSA long range task force, making a lot of headway, and meeting regularly. He at
Adjourn at approximately 10:14pm
To adjourn at approximately 10:14pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at approximately 10:14pm. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Jones, 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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