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April 26, 2021
25 recorded votes, 25 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
Proclamation: Police Week - May 9-15, 2021
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve application for a Change of Manager of a Second-Hand Dealer License - Hand in Hand Thrift Shop, 141 Sandwich Roa
Approve application for a Change of Manager of a Second-Hand Dealer License - Hand in Hand Thrift Shop, 141 Sandwich Road, East Falmouth
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to Approve Warrant for Annual Town Election on May 18, 2021
Approve Warrant for Annual Town Election on May 18, 2021
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Jones)
Vote to layout Winthrop Road and refer to the Planning Board for recommendation
Layout Winthrop Road and refer to the Planning Board for recommendation
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Jones)
Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Friends of Falmouth Dogs and Grant of License for 150 Blacksmith Shop Road
Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Friends of Falmouth Dogs and Grant of License for 150 Blacksmith Shop Road
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Taylor motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve extension of existing parking agreement with the Steamship Authority
Approve a two year extension with 60 spaces
To approve a two year extension with 60 spaces. The SSA keeps threatening to cut off the bike path.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve a two year extension with 60 spaces. The SSA keeps threatening to cut off the bike path. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve extension of Woods Hole Business Association Church Street Parking Agreement
Approve to 12/31/23
To approve to 12/31/23.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve to 12/31/23. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to approve proposed Department of Public Works Water Conservation Measures
In the packet to implement the water restrictions, adding the newly installed lawns and plantings exemption effective 5/1/21
In the packet to implement the water restrictions, adding the newly installed lawns and plantings exemption effective 5/1/21.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson read the motion in the packet to implement the water restrictions, adding the newly installed lawns and plantings exemption effective 5/1/21. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Consider letter to Barnstable County Regarding Septic Finance
Letter to Barnstable County Regarding Septic Finance
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approve grant of license to Lawrence T. and Valerie N. Sullivan to place, erect and maintain a retaining wall for 345 Gr
Approve grant of license to Lawrence T. and Valerie N. Sullivan to place, erect and maintain a retaining wall for 345 Grand Avenue
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Authorize letter to our U.S. Senators and Representative requesting that federal infrastructure funds to support clean w
Authorize the letter
To authorize the letter.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to authorize the letter. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approve grant of license to USGS to install a monitoring well in the field behind the ball park in Woods Hole for scient
Approve grant of license to USGS to install a monitoring well in the field behind the ball park in Woods Hole for scientific research study of carbon cycling in coastal wetlands
To approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to approval. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Jones)
Approve application for MVP grant funding for "Falmouth Coastal Sewer Infrastructure Vulnerability Improvements"
Approve application for MVP grant funding for "Falmouth Coastal Sewer Infrastructure Vulnerability Improvements"
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approve request for a reduction of the special event permit fee for Sunday Worship Services - John Wesley United Methodi
Approve request for a reduction of the special event permit fee for Sunday Worship Services - John Wesley United Methodist Church - Surf Drive Beach
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Taylor motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Approve request for a reduction of the special event permit fee for Falmouth Farmers Market - Marina Park
Approve request for a reduction of the special event permit fee for Falmouth Farmers Market - Marina Park
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Approve request for a waiver/reduction of the special event permit fee for Boy Scout Troop 38 - Marina Park
Approval of a $50 permit fee, $10 application fee, and $50 in kind for some service project to be determined by the Boy Scout Troop
Approval of a $50 permit fee, $10 application fee, and $50 in kind for some service project to be determined by the Boy Scout Troop.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Taylor motion approval of a $50 permit fee, $10 application fee, and $50 in kind for some service project to be determined by the Boy Scout Troop. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Taylor)
Approve request for a waiver/reduction of the special event permit fee for Falmouth Art Market - Marina Park
$200 first, $200 last, 100 fee, $10 filing fee
$200 first, $200 last, 100 fee, $10 filing fee.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion $200 first, $200 last, 100 fee, $10 filing fee. Second Mr. Patterson. Mr. Jones amended his motion to $300 instead of $500, plus the $10 filing fee: total of $310. Mr. Patterson seconded. Second sp. All aye. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Retroactively approve application for World Tai Chi Day, Tai Chi performance - Cape Cod Guang Ping Tai Ji Quqn Club - Ma
Retroactively approve application for World Tai Chi Day, Tai Chi performance - Cape Cod Guang Ping Tai Ji Quqn Club - Marina Park - Saturday, April 24, 2021, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (30-40
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Application for an Alteration of the Licensed Premises of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Chapoquoit Grill,
Continue the hearing to May 24, 2021
To continue the hearing to May 24, 2021.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to continue the hearing to May 24, 2021. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Taylor)
Announcement/discussion of Sandwich Road Fire Station Building Committee and adoption of mission statement
Accept the mission statement and advertise for positions for this committee
To accept the mission statement and advertise for positions for this committee.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to accept the mission statement and advertise for positions for this committee. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Signs - Falmouth Commodores - Game Day Signs
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Signs - Falmouth Commodores - Game Day Signs
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Signs - Falmouth Commodores - Baseball Clinics
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Signs - Falmouth Commodores - Baseball Clinics
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Annual reappointment of Inspectors of Animals
Appointment for a term period May 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022
Appointment for a term period May 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion appointment for a term period May 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve 2021 Annual/Seasonal License Renewals: Lodging House License
Approve 2021 Annual/Seasonal License Renewals: Lodging House License
Approval.
The roll call does not give a vote for Doug Jones, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Jones)
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso noted 4/28/21 at 10 a.m. is police awards recognition ceremony. Next business meeting 5/1
Adjourn at approximately 10:20 p.m
Adjourn at approximately 10:20 p.m.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion adjourn at approximately 10:20 p.m. Second Mr. Patterson..” (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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