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June 7, 2021
25 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Doug Brown, Nancy Taylor, Megan English Braga, Sam Patterson, Onjalé Scott Price
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order MGLc30A s21(a)(6)-to consider the purchase, exchange
Convene the executive session under 1
To convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(6) - to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property easements and rights of way for Mayflower Wind power lines because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Chair Brown called the open session to order at 6:30 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(6) - to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property easements and rights of way for Mayflower Wind power lines 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: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Call to Order MGLc30A s21(a)(6)-to consider the purchase, exchange Chair Brown called the open session to order at 6:30
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application for three, special one-day liquor licenses - Silver Beach Improvement Association - Association Courts (corn
Application for three, special one-day liquor licenses - Silver Beach Improvement Association - Association Courts (corner of West Ave. and Ocean View) - Saturdays, 6/26, 8/21 and 8/28/21
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application for entertainment license for 2021 functions - Historic Highfield - Highfield Hall & Gardens - 56 Highfield
Application for entertainment license for 2021 functions - Historic Highfield - Highfield Hall & Gardens - 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to sign Preservation Restriction for the 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House, 55 Palmer Avenue
Sign Preservation Restriction for the 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House, 55 Palmer Avenue
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to approve waiver of building fees for rehabilitation of affordable home at 2 Esker Place on request of Falmouth Ho
Waive fees to extent the Select Board policy allows
To waive fees to extent the Select Board policy allows.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to waive fees to extent the Select Board policy allows. Second Ms. English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Vote to approve waiver of building fees for construction of 3 units of affordable housing at Lewis Neck Road on request
Waive fees to extent the Select Board policy allows
To waive fees to extent the Select Board policy allows.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to waive fees to extent the Select Board policy allows. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to affirm transitional mask wearing - municipal government buildings Mr. Suso noted a slight adjustment to the orig
Affirm mask wearing in municipal government buildings
To affirm mask wearing in municipal government buildings.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, PriceNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to affirm mask wearing in municipal government buildings. Second Ms. Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, no; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Cape Cod Marathon Weekend - Falmouth Running Club - Saturday, 10/30/21 and Sunday, 10/31/21
Cape Cod Marathon Weekend - Falmouth Running Club - Saturday, 10/30/21 and Sunday, 10/31/21
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Application for an Alteration of the Licensed Premises of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Chapoquoit Grill,
Continue to 6/21/21 at the request of the applicant
To continue to 6/21/21 at the request of the applicant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to continue to 6/21/21 at the request of the applicant. Second Ms. English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Wetland/Dock Hearing - Ladyfair, LLC for permission to maintain and repair an existing licensed pier landward to regain
Continue to 6/21/21 at the request of the applicant
To continue to 6/21/21 at the request of the applicant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to continue to 6/21/21 at the request of the applicant. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Application for a New All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler License and a Bowling Alley License - Town Hall Partners
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approval of the liquor license
Approval of the liquor license.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of the liquor license. Second Ms. Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approval of bowling alley license
Approval of bowling alley license.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval of bowling alley license. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Review suggestion to send a follow-up letter to MassDOT regarding truck weight regulation and existing sight lines on Wo
Approval for Mr. Suso to draft and send a follow up letter addressing the site lines on Woods Hole Road and weight piece of the issue throughout the Town roads
Approval for Mr. Suso to draft and send a follow up letter addressing the site lines on Woods Hole Road and weight piece of the issue throughout the Town roads.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion approval for Mr. Suso to draft and send a follow up letter addressing the site lines on Woods Hole Road and weight piece of the issue throughout the Town roads. Second Ms. English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Braga)
Taking connectivity items 1 and 2
Taking connectivity items 1 and 2.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion taking connectivity items 1 and 2. Second Ms. Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
Approval of #2 as edited
Approval of #2 as edited.
From the minutes
“Ms. Taylor motion approval of #2 as edited. Second Ms. Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Approval of #5 as edited
Approval of #5 as edited.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, PriceNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval of #5 as edited. Second Ms. English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, no; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Price, second: Braga)
Inquiry into waiver of residency requirement for a constable Ms. English Braga thought they would have a discussion, rec
Waive the residency requirement for Mr. Dalton
To waive the residency requirement for Mr. Dalton.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to waive the residency requirement for Mr. Dalton. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Review committee liaison assignments
Continue this item to the next Select Board meeting
To continue this item to the next Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to continue this item to the next Select Board meeting. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to affirm FY22 2% COLA for non-union employees
Affirm FY22 2% COLA for non-union employees
To affirm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to affirm. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Review and vote to approve minutes of meetings: Public session - March 22, 2021
Approve minutes of meetings: Public session - March 22, 2021
Approval as edited and release for public access.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, TaylorAbstained: Price
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as edited and release for public access. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye. Abstain: Ms. Scott Price..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Town Manager's report Mr. Suso confirmed the search process under way for successor to retired Building Commissioner Rod
Adjourn at 11:11pm
To adjourn at 11:11pm.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, TaylorAbstained: Price
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion to adjourn at 11:11pm. Second Ms. English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye. Abstain: Ms. Scott Price..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Braga)
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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