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July 12, 2021
24 recorded votes, 1 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
Convene the executive session under 1
To convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To consider settlement of police officer personal injury claim 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)(3) - To consider settlement of police officer personal injury claim 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. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Proclamation - Falmouth Historical Society - Heritage Awards Mr. Patterson announced the names and read the proclamation
Certificate in the packet as a motion
Certificate in the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson read the recognition certificate in the packet as a motion. Second Ms. English Braga. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approve application for Sunday Entertainment License - Barnstable County Agricultural Society, Inc. - Cape Cod Fairgroun
Approve application for Sunday Entertainment License - Barnstable County Agricultural Society, Inc. - Cape Cod Fairgrounds - Sunday, 7/25/21
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License - Gray Matter Marketing, Cape Cod Brewfest - Cape Cod Fa
Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License - Gray Matter Marketing, Cape Cod Brewfest - Cape Cod Fairgrounds - Saturday, 9/25/21
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Bond Refinancing Jennifer Mullen, Finance Director, referred to the memo in the Select Board's packet. Ms. Mullen
Bond Refinancing Jennifer Mullen, Finance Director, referred to the memo in the Select Board's packet
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to sign Preservation Restriction for 533 Woods Hole Road (the Dome) Atty. Bob Ament representing Woods Hole Partner
Sign Preservation Restriction for 533 Woods Hole Road (the Dome) Atty
To accept.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to accept. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Vote to accept donation from David's Old Silver Swim, Inc. (Robert & Susan Catalano) in the amount of $500.00 to the Bea
Accept donation from David's Old Silver Swim, Inc. (Robert & Susan Catalano) in the amount of $500.00 to the Beach Department Donation Account
To accept.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to accept. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Vote to accept donation from Teaticket Civic Association in the amount of $600.00 to the Veterans Department Donation Ac
Accept donation from Teaticket Civic Association in the amount of $600.00 to the Veterans Department Donation Account
To accept.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to accept. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Approve request to refinance affordable home mortgage, 3 St. Marks Rd.
Approve the refinance up to $199,228.00
To approve the refinance up to $199,228.00.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to approve the refinance up to $199,228.00. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Vote to appoint member of the Select Board to the Steamship Authority's Woods Hole-Falmouth Noise & Traffic Mitigation W
Defer matter to Mr. Suso to recommend an appropriate individual
To defer matter to Mr. Suso to recommend an appropriate individual.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to defer matter to Mr. Suso to recommend an appropriate individual. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride - Bike path to Swope Center, MBL, Woods Hole - Sunday, 10/3/21 - 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride - Bike path to Swope Center, MBL, Woods Hole - Sunday, 10/3/21 - 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Annual Summer Bazaar - Waquoit Congregational Church - Parsons Lane One-Way - Friday and Saturday, 7/16 and 7/17/2021 -
Annual Summer Bazaar - Waquoit Congregational Church - Parsons Lane One-Way - Friday and Saturday, 7/16 and 7/17/2021 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Blues & Views Concert - William Maurer - Bandshell - Wednesday, 8/18/21 - 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Blues & Views Concert - William Maurer - Bandshell - Wednesday, 8/18/21 - 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Taylor)
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Falmouth Heights Beach - Jaquith - Friday, 9/10/21
Beach Wedding Ceremony - Falmouth Heights Beach - Jaquith - Friday, 9/10/21
Approval.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion approval. Second Ms. Scott Price. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Beach Parking - Mill Road parking lot - Moore - Thursday, 7/29/21 The Select Board cannot guarantee spots, it is nice to
Beach Parking - Mill Road parking lot - Moore - Thursday, 7/29/21 The Select Board cannot guarantee spots, it is nice to have a heads up
Approval as outlined in the packet.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, PriceNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval as outlined in the packet. Second Mr. Patterson. Yes-4. No-1 (Dr. Taylor)..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to close the hearing. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Table this hearing to a future date
To table this hearing to a future date.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to table this hearing to a future date. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Update on Traffic Improvements - Jones/Gifford Intersection and Route 28 Corridor from Falmouth Heights Road to Sandwich
Update on Traffic Improvements - Jones/Gifford Intersection and Route 28 Corridor from Falmouth Heights Road to Sandwich Road - Department of Public Works
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Affirmative Action Committee - Lynne Rhodes
Reappointment of Ms. Rhodes to a term ending 6/30/24
Reappointment of Ms. Rhodes to a term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion reappointment of Ms. Rhodes to a term ending 6/30/24. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Veterans Council Committee - Robert Foos (at-large position)
Reappointment of Mr. Foos to a term ending 6/30/22
Reappointment of Mr. Foos to a term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion reappointment of Mr. Foos to a term ending 6/30/22. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Veterans Council Committee - Carissa April (Joe Q Veterans Coffee Break, Inc.
Reappointment of Ms. April to a term ending 6/30/22
Reappointment of Ms. April to a term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion reappointment of Ms. April to a term ending 6/30/22. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Cable Advisory Committee - Anne Pride Ms. Pride is a long time Falmouth resident and maker of bimonthly calls to Comcast
Reappointment of Ms. Pride to a term ending 6/30/24
Reappointment of Ms. Pride to a term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion reappointment of Ms. Pride to a term ending 6/30/24. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Cultural Council - Stacey Wiessbock Ms. Wiessbock has lived in Falmouth for three years, she is a change consultant, loo
Reappointment of Ms. Wiessbock to a term ending 6/30/24
Reappointment of Ms. Wiessbock to a term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion reappointment of Ms. Wiessbock to a term ending 6/30/24. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso is awaiting confirmation from Joint Base Cape Cod on a potential public meeting date of
Adjourn at approximately 10:03 p.m
To adjourn at approximately 10:03 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to adjourn at approximately 10:03 p.m. Second Ms. Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
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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