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June 21, 2021
54 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Doug Brown, Nancy Taylor, Megan English Braga, Onjalé Scott Price, Sam Patterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Board of Assessors Robert Dolan
Appoint Mr. Dolan and Mr. Skelly to terms ending 6/30/24
To appoint Mr. Dolan and Mr. Skelly to terms ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Mr. Dolan and Mr. Skelly to terms ending 6/30/24. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Board of Health Diana Molloy
Appoint Ms. Molloy to a term ending 6/30/24
Appoint Ms. Molloy to a term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion appoint Ms. Molloy to a term ending 6/30/24. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. N-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Conservation Commission Elizabeth Gladfelter
Appoint Ms. Gladfelter and Ms. Harlow-Hawkes to terms ending 6/30/24
To appoint Ms. Gladfelter and Ms. Harlow-Hawkes to terms ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion to appoint Ms. Gladfelter and Ms. Harlow-Hawkes to terms ending 6/30/24. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. N-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Historical Commission Annie Dean
Ms. Dean and Ms. Reed to a term ending 6/30/24
Ms. Dean and Ms. Reed to a term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion Ms. Dean and Ms. Reed to a term ending 6/30/24. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. N-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval alternate position ending 6/30/24
Approval alternate position ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval alternate position ending 6/30/24. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. N-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Zoning Board of Appeals James Morse
Appoint Mr. Potamis to the full time position ending 6/20/26
To appoint Mr. Potamis to the full time position ending 6/20/26.
Yes: Patterson, PriceNo: Braga, Brown, Taylor
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion to appoint Mr. Potamis to the full time position ending 6/20/26. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-2 (Mr. Patterson and Ms. Scott Price). No3..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Appoint Mr. Morse to a full voting position
To appoint Mr. Morse to a full voting position.
Yes: Braga, Patterson, TaylorNo: Brown, PriceThe minutes read "Vote: Yes-3 (Ms. English Braga, Mr. Patterson, and Vice Chair Taylor.) NoChair Brown, Ms. Scott Price." The number of no votes is missing, but the two no voters are named.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion to appoint Mr. Morse to a full voting position. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-3 (Ms. English Braga, Mr. Patterson, and Vice Chair Taylor.) NoChair Brown, Ms. Scott Price..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Braga)
J. Hurrie, ZBA Chair, said he understands it is Mr. Morse's alternate position up for renewal tonight. Ms. Barry still h
Appoint Mr. Potamis to the alternate position term ending 6/30/26
To appoint Mr. Potamis to the alternate position term ending 6/30/26.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to appoint Mr. Potamis to the alternate position term ending 6/30/26. Second Ms. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Affordable Housing Committee
Appoint Mr. Frye to a term ending 6/30/24
To appoint Mr. Frye to a term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Mr. Frye to a term ending 6/30/24. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. N-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Appoint Mr. Mahan to term ending 6/30/22
To appoint Mr. Mahan to term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Mr. Mahan to term ending 6/30/22. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. N-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Beach Committee Barbara Schneider
Appoint Ms. Schneider to a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint Ms. Schneider to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to appoint Ms. Schneider to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Ms. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. N-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Appoint Mr. Bi llard to a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint Mr. Bi llard to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to appoint Mr. Bi llard to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Ms. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. N-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Community Preservation Committee Sandy Cuny
Approval of Ms. Cuny to a term ending 6/30/23
Approval of Ms. Cuny to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion approval of Ms. Cuny to a term ending 6/30/23. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. N-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Approval of Michael Stone to a term ending 6/30/24
Approval of Michael Stone to a term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of Michael Stone to a term ending 6/30/24. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Cultural Council Stacey Wiessbock-unable to attend tonight's meeting.
Appoint Ms. Wiessbock to a term ending 6/30/24
Appoint Ms. Wiessbock to a term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion appoint Ms. Wiessbock to a term ending 6/30/24. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Braga)
Water Quality Management Committee Kenneth Foreman
Appoint Mr. Foreman to a term ending 6/30/24
Appoint Mr. Foreman to a term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion appoint Mr. Foreman to a term ending 6/30/24. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Braga)
Vote committee reappointments (blanket vote, list in packet)
Approval of the committee reappointments
Approval of the committee reappointments.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval of the committee reappointments. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Not to reappoint the two names from blanket vote (Ms. Douglas and Mr. Grunden)
Not to reappoint the two names from blanket vote (Ms. Douglas and Mr. Grunden).
Yes: Brown, Patterson, Price, TaylorAbstained: Braga
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion not to reappoint the two names from blanket vote (Ms. Douglas and Mr. Grunden). Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1 (Ms. English Braga).” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Boyd DeMello Mr. DeMello worked for the FFRD for 33+ years, last 10 years as an inspector, and has a
Appoint Ms. Nickerson
To appoint Ms. Nickerson.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion to appoint Ms. Nickerson. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Appoint Mr. DeMello
To appoint Mr. DeMello.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion to appoint Mr. DeMello. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Appoint Mr. Callahan
To appoint Mr. Callahan.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, TaylorNo: Price
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Mr. Callahan. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-4. No-1. (Ms. Scott Price).” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Appoint Mr. Valle
To appoint Mr. Valle
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, TaylorNo: Price
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Mr. Valle, Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes- 4. No-1. (Ms. Scott Price).” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Appoint Mr. Simmler
To appoint Mr. Simmler.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion to appoint Mr. Simmler. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Appoint Mr. Rogers
To appoint Mr. Rogers.
From the minutes
“Chair Brown motion to appoint Mr. Rogers. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Appoint Mr. Finneran
To appoint Mr. Finneran.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, PriceNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to appoint Mr. Finneran. Second Mr. Patterson. Yes-4. No-1. (Dr. Taylor).” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application for seven special one-day wine & malt beverages license-Barnstable County Agricultural Society-Barnstable Co
Application for seven special one-day wine & malt beverages license-Barnstable County Agricultural Society-Barnstable County Fair-1220 Nathan Ellis Highway, East Falmouth-from
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application for special one-day wine & malt beverages license-WM Cycling Events, Inc.Really RAD Festival of Cyclo Cross-
Application for special one-day wine & malt beverages license-WM Cycling Events, Inc.Really RAD Festival of Cyclo Cross-Barnstable County Fairgrounds-1220 Nathan Ellis Highway, East Falmouth-from...
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Application for change of entertainment license for Shipwrecked, LLC located at 263 Grand Ave., Falmouth
Application for change of entertainment license for Shipwrecked, LLC located at 263 Grand Ave., Falmouth
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve. Second Ms. English Braga. Amended by Mr. Patterson to include outdoor music that will not extend beyond the property line. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License and Sunday Entertainment License-Shipwrecked, LLC-ASICS Fal
Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License and Sunday Entertainment License-Shipwrecked, LLC-ASICS Falmouth Road Race Post Party-263 Grand Avenue
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application for a Lodging House License for Heights House located at 25 Harbor Avenue, Falmouth
Application for a Lodging House License for Heights House located at 25 Harbor Avenue, Falmouth
Approval.
Yes: Brown, Patterson, Price, TaylorAbstained: Braga
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1. (Ms. English Braga).” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to expend $109,000 from AFCEE Mitigation Funds for a Herring Brook Nutrient Threshold Study
Expend $109,000 from AFCEE Mitigation Funds for a Herring Brook Nutrient Threshold Study
Approval.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Vote to accept donation from The Falmouth Men's Club in the amount of $500.00 to the Recreation Department Donation Acco
Accept donation from The Falmouth Men's Club in the amount of $500.00 to the Recreation Department Donation Account
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve an exemption from the conflict of interest law prohibition on holding more than one position, G.L.c.268A
Approve an exemption from the conflict of interest law prohibition on holding more than one position, G.L.c.268A, s.20 for Adam Souweine
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to approve request from The 300 Committee Land Trust, Inc. for a Conservation Restriction of the Hallman and Ladd p
Approve request from The 300 Committee Land Trust, Inc. for a Conservation Restriction of the Hallman and Ladd property located at 0 Kane Way, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Community Memorial Service-Falmouth Clergy Association Lawn-Sunday, 6/27/21-6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Community Memorial Service-Falmouth Clergy Association Lawn-Sunday, 6/27/21-6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Request for a waiver/reduction of special event permit fee-Cape Cod Guang Ping Tai Ji Qugn Club-Marina Park
Request for a waiver/reduction of special event permit fee-Cape Cod Guang Ping Tai Ji Qugn Club-Marina Park
Approval.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson with condition that the applicant will clean up any litter debris. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Application for an Alteration of the Licensed Premises of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License-Chapaquoit Grill, I
Continue to 7/12/22 at the applicant's request
To continue to 7/12/22 at the applicant's request.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to continue to 7/12/22 at the applicant's request. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Wetland/Dock Hearing-Ladyfair, LLC for permission to maintain and repair an existing licensed pier landward to regain ac
Wetland/Dock Hearing-Ladyfair, LLC for permission to maintain and repair an existing licensed pier landward to regain access to the pier and to replace decking in and over the waters of Eel; Pond...
Close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion close the hearing. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Application for an Alteration of the Licensed Premises of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License-Qhog, Inc. d/b/a Qu
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
Application for an Alteration of the Licensed Premises of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License-Qhog, Inc. d/b/a Quahog Republic Dive Bar, 97 Spring Bars Road, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Discussion/update on COVID-19 issues Vote to affirm ending of temporary masking order for municipal government buildings
End as of 7/6/22 and implement a mask advisory
To end as of 7/6/22 and implement a mask advisory.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion to end as of 7/6/22 and implement a mask advisory. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Discuss Indoor and Outdoor Options for June 28 Special Town Meeting
Have the Special Town Meeting indoors
To have the Special Town Meeting indoors.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to have the Special Town Meeting indoors. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund (FAHF), Discussion and Vote update to FAHF Funding Guidelines
Approval to allow for up to $100,000 per unit
Approval to allow for up to $100,000 per unit.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion approval to allow for up to $100,000 per unit. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, Presentation and Vote on application from Falmouth Housing T
Acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, Presentation and Vote on application from Falmouth Housing Trust for $85,000 to secure a deed restriction in perpetuity and thereby
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Approve Request for Sign Variance-Promotional Signage-Molly's Parking Ben Mezzacappa, owns 29 Depot Ave and Molly's Park
Approve Request for Sign Variance-Promotional Signage-Molly's Parking Ben Mezzacappa, owns 29 Depot Ave and Molly's Parking, asked if they could have a two-year period
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Discussion and Appointment of two Select Board Members to the Davis Straits Joint Working Group Mr. Suso noted items 11
Appoint Ms. Scott Price and Ms. English Braga to the working group
To appoint Ms. Scott Price and Ms. English Braga to the working group.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion to appoint Ms. Scott Price and Ms. English Braga to the working group. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Discussion and Vote on Appointing a Working Group for FalmouthNet Art Gaylord, member of the Board of Directors of Falmo
Approval of that format
Approval of that format.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of that format. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
Presentation of Transportation Management Committee Report on Steamship Authority Ed Dewitt, Chair, reported that last J
Approval to send a letter
Approval to send a letter.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval to send a letter. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Direct a letter to the New Bedford Mayor asking for participation in the task force and, if not, ask if there is interest to continue to be a voting member
To direct a letter to the New Bedford Mayor asking for participation in the task force and, if not, ask if there is interest to continue to be a voting member.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion to direct a letter to the New Bedford Mayor asking for participation in the task force and, if not, ask if there is interest to continue to be a voting member. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Braga)
Include in the letter support of a facilitator because of the issues Falmouth raised, and want more objectivity in the facilitator
Include in the letter support of a facilitator because of the issues Falmouth raised, and want more objectivity in the facilitator.
The minutes give the count (4-2) and name Nancy Taylor and Doug Brown, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion include in the letter support of a facilitator because of the issues Falmouth raised, and want more objectivity in the facilitator. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-2. (Dr. Taylor and Chair Brown).” (Motion: Price, second: Braga)
Presentation of Transportation Management Committee Report on Steamship Authority Ed Dewitt, Chair, reported that last July they had the Transportation Management Committee's first
Approval of item #4.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion approval of item #4. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Approval of the rewording, remove the second sentence in paragraph 5 and reword
Approval of the rewording, remove the second sentence in paragraph 5 and reword.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval of the rewording, remove the second sentence in paragraph 5 and reword. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Braga)
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso attended the Annual Day of Portugal on 6/12/21; Ribbon cutting dedication of the New
Adjourn at 11:41 pm
To adjourn at 11:41 pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to adjourn at 11:41 pm. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
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