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May 10, 2021
27 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
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Convene the executive session under 1
To convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Discussion on potential settlement of litigation involving Town wastewater facilities 2. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - Falmouth Firefighters Union Local 1397 because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
The count lists Doug Brown as absent for this vote, so Doug Brown is left out of it. The count lists Doug Jones as absent for this vote, so Doug Jones is left out of it.
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 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Discussion on potential settlement of litigation involving Town wastewater facilities 2. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - Falmouth Firefighters Union Local 1397 because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations. Mr. Patterson 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; Sam Patterson, aye; Nancy Taylor, aye. Absent: Mr. Brown and Mr. Jones..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve Application for a Fortune Teller's License for Jacqueline Duffy to be located at 268 West Falmouth Highway, West
Approve Application for a Fortune Teller's License for Jacqueline Duffy to be located at 268 West Falmouth Highway, West Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve application for a change to a Pledge of Collateral of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Shipwrecked,
Approve application for a change to a Pledge of Collateral of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Shipwrecked, LLC - 263 Grand Avenue, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve application for a Change of Hours (10:00 a.m. Sunday opening) of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Sh
Approve application for a Change of Hours (10:00 a.m. Sunday opening) of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Shipwrecked, LLC - 263 Grand Avenue, Falmouth
Approval of items b and c.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval of items b and c. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to authorize Town Manager to proceed with Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN) and potential refinancing
Approve the bond anticipation note as written in the Select Board's packet
To approve the bond anticipation note as written in the Select Board's packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to approve the bond anticipation note as written in the Select Board's packet. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve extension of Memorandum of Understanding with Cape Cod Baseball League, Inc. for use of Guv Fuller Field
Approve extension of Memorandum of Understanding with Cape Cod Baseball League, Inc. for use of Guv Fuller Field
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to authorize submission of application for a Priority River grant application to the Division of Ecological Restora
Authorize submission of the application
To authorize submission of the application.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize submission of the application. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Vote to authorize Town Manager to sign Mill Pond Notice of Intent with the Conservation Commission
Authorize Town Manager to sign Mill Pond Notice of Intent with the Conservation Commission
To authorize.
Doug Brown stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to authorize. Second Mr. Jones. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye. Abstain: Mr. Brown..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Jones)
Approve appointment of Ray Jack as Falmouth representative to the JBCC Community Advisory Council
Approve appointment of Ray Jack as Falmouth representative to the JBCC Community Advisory Council
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Approve request to expend funds in the amount of $410,000 from the Coonamessett Greenway Heritage Trail donation account
Approve request to expend funds in the amount of $410,000 from the Coonamessett Greenway Heritage Trail donation account to complete projects associated with the Coonamessett Greenway
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Authorize Project Eligibility Letter regarding 40B Comprehensive Permit Application for Scranton Ave./Main Street inters
Authorize Project Eligibility Letter regarding 40B Comprehensive Permit Application for Scranton Ave./Main Street intersection
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Authorize town Marine & Environmental Services application for CZM Coastal Resilience Grant and letter of support
Authorize town Marine & Environmental Services application for CZM Coastal Resilience Grant and letter of support
To authorize.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to authorize. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Authorize letter of support for WHOI application for CZM Coastal Resilience Grant Rob Munier, WHOI, explained this is co
Authorize the letter
To authorize the letter.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to authorize the letter. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Authorize letter opposing the U.S. Coast Guard's actions to downgrade the operational response capabilities of Station C
Send letter of support
To send letter of support.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to send letter of support. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve an extension of the term ending date for the Edward Marks Building Advisory Committee
Extend the term until 12/31/21
To extend the term until 12/31/21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to extend the term until 12/31/21. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approve grant of license to J. Jacob Fricke and Kimberly M. Ulmer to maintain a stone wall for 5 Nobska Road, Woods Hole
Approve grant of license to J. Jacob Fricke and Kimberly M. Ulmer to maintain a stone wall for 5 Nobska Road, Woods Hole
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Beach wedding ceremony - Griffin/Correll - Chapoquoit Beach - Sunday, 6/13/21 5:45p.m. - 6:30 p.m., 28 guests, similar t
Beach wedding ceremony - Griffin/Correll - Chapoquoit Beach - Sunday, 6/13/21 5:45p.m. - 6:30 p.m., 28 guests, similar to other requests and biggest challenge may be parking at
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Beach wedding ceremony - Griffin/McGarrigle - Stony Beach - Tuesday, 9/7/21
Beach wedding ceremony - Griffin/McGarrigle - Stony Beach - Tuesday, 9/7/21
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Taylor)
Discussion/vote on potential EEE opt-out Mr. McGann noted the Towns have ability to opt out from State-based spraying. I
Discussion/vote on potential EEE opt-out Mr. McGann noted the Towns have ability to opt out from State-based spraying
To not opt out.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to not opt out. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Historical Commission One fulltime position ending 6/30/21 and one alternate 6/30/21
Appoint Johanna Reed to a full position ending 6/30/21 and Tamsen George to alternate ending 6/30/21
To appoint Johanna Reed to a full position ending 6/30/21 and Tamsen George to alternate ending 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to appoint Johanna Reed to a full position ending 6/30/21 and Tamsen George to alternate ending 6/30/21. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Transportation Management Committee Albert (Ted) Fitzelle
Approval of Mr. Fitzelle to a term ending 6/30/21
Approval of Mr. Fitzelle to a term ending 6/30/21.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval of Mr. Fitzelle to a term ending 6/30/21. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Taylor)
Vote to appoint representative of FCTV to the negotiating committee for the cable TV license renewal process, and design
Appoint Ms. Rogers
To appoint Ms. Rogers.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Ms. Rogers. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Brown)
Update and discussion of Fire Department Station and Staffing Matters Mr. Johnson-Staub noted issue of firefighters leav
Authorize the Town Manager and Chief Smith to search for an appropriate property for a possible northwest station
To authorize the Town Manager and Chief Smith to search for an appropriate property for a possible northwest station.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to authorize the Town Manager and Chief Smith to search for an appropriate property for a possible northwest station. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Taylor)
Ask Mr. Suso and the Finance Director to come up with a plan to make sure we have West Falmouth open even when the Sandwich Rd. station opens, to include coming back to the Select Board with...
To ask Mr. Suso and the Finance Director to come up with a plan to make sure we have West Falmouth open even when the Sandwich Rd. station opens, to include coming back to the Select Board with information about staffing models, plan if running six stations what would staffing look like and how to build up to that staffing. This is nonbinding and does not authorize entering into a purchase and sale agreement.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to ask Mr. Suso and the Finance Director to come up with a plan to make sure we have West Falmouth open even when the Sandwich Rd. station opens, to include coming back to the Select Board with information about staffing models, plan if running six stations what would staffing look like and how to build up to that staffing. This is nonbinding and does not authorize entering into a purchase and sale agreement. Second Mr. Brown. All aye. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Chair English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Brown)
Approve 2021 Spring Annual License Renewal: Second-Hand Dealer
Approve 2021 Spring Annual License Renewal: Second-Hand Dealer
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Jones, second: Patterson)
Review and Vote to Approve Minutes of Meetings: Public Session February 22, 2021
Approve Minutes of Meetings: Public Session February 22, 2021
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Town Manager's Report On 4/30/20 attended Arbor Day event included planting trees on Queen Street. Attended Steamship
Adjourn at approximately 10:50pm
To adjourn at approximately 10:50pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jones motion to adjourn at approximately 10:50pm. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Taylor, aye; Mr. Jones, aye; Ms. 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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