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July 26, 2021
21 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Doug Brown, Nancy Taylor, Sam Patterson, Onjalé Scott Price
Absent: Megan English Braga
Every vote, in order
Application for four (4) Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor Licenses - Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth -
Application for four (4) Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor Licenses - Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Drive, Falmouth - Sundays, 8/8/21, 8/15/21, 8/22/21 and 9/19/21
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Food Truck Festivals of America - Cape Cod Food Truck & C
Approval as conditioned
Approval as conditioned.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as conditioned. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Application for Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Food Truck Festivals of America - Cape Cod Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival - Cape Cod Fairgrounds - Saturday
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to approve Water Main Extension Agreement and Easement to serve Dylans Way, East Falmouth
Approve Water Main Extension Agreement and Easement to serve Dylans Way, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Vote to approve Grant of License to Margaret J. Duncan and Alexander D. Fraenkel to maintain a wood post and chain struc
Approve Grant of License to Margaret J. Duncan and Alexander D. Fraenkel to maintain a wood post and chain structure within the layout of Bell Tower Lane, a public way, as it ends at the
Approval.
The minutes say 3-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Doug Brown, Nancy Taylor, Sam Patterson and Onjalé Scott Price). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-3. Recused-1. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Arts Alive - ArtsFalmouth - Library Lawn, Peg Noonan Park, Shore St. Ext. - Friday, 9/10/21 - Sunday, 9/12/21
Arts Alive - ArtsFalmouth - Library Lawn, Peg Noonan Park, Shore St. Ext. - Friday, 9/10/21 - Sunday, 9/12/21
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Sign variance request - promotional signage - "Connect with the Arts in Falmouth" flags on poles along Main Street - Art
Sign variance request - promotional signage - "Connect with the Arts in Falmouth" flags on poles along Main Street - ArtsFalmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Sign variance request - off-premise promotional signage for special event - Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride
Sign variance request - off-premise promotional signage for special event - Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride
Approval as edited.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as edited. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Request for waiver of special event permit fee - ArtsFalmouth - Arts Alive DPW will need to be reimbursed for putting up
Request for waiver of special event permit fee - ArtsFalmouth - Arts Alive DPW will need to be reimbursed for putting up the flags and taking them down
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
PUBLIC HEARINGS Ongoing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
PUBLIC HEARINGS Ongoing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Application for Multiple Amendments to an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Black Dog Tavern Company, Inc. d/b/a
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close the hearing. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Application for Multiple Amendments to an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Black Dog Tavern Company, Inc. d/b/a The Black Dog Heights Café, located at 465 Grand Avenue, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Discussion of future alternate dates for public meeting on proposed Joint Base Cape Cod machine gun range
Approval of the community meeting date of 8/26/21 at 6pm, alternate date of 9/2/21
Approval of the community meeting date of 8/26/21 at 6pm, alternate date of 9/2/21.
From the minutes
“Chair Brown motion approval of the community meeting date of 8/26/21 at 6pm, alternate date of 9/2/21. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Review Draft Select Board mission statement for FalmouthNet Working Group Mr. Suso said there are two documents, one rec
Review Draft Select Board mission statement for FalmouthNet Working Group Mr. Suso said there are two documents, one received from Mr. Gaylord, and provided a staff alternative
Approval as amended.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval as amended. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Price, second: Taylor)
Vote committee appointment: Veterans Council Committee - William Doherty (AMVETS representative)
Approval to a term ending 6/30/22
Approval to a term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval to a term ending 6/30/22. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Announce November 2021 Town Meeting schedule Schedule in the packet.
Announce November 2021 Town Meeting schedule Schedule in the packet
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Taylor. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Public Session - April 5, 2021
Approve minutes: Public Session - April 5, 2021
Approval.
Yes: Brown, Patterson, TaylorAbstained: Price
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-1. AbstainMs. Scott Price..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approval as edited.
Yes: Brown, Patterson, TaylorAbstained: Price
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as edited. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-1. Abstain- Ms. Scott Price..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approval as edited.
Yes: Brown, Patterson, TaylorAbstained: Price
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as edited. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-1. Abstain- Ms. Scott Price..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Executive Session - June 7, 2021;
Approve minutes: Executive Session - June 7, 2021
Approval and not release.
Yes: Brown, Patterson, TaylorAbstained: Price
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and not release. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-1. Abstain- Ms. Scott Price..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso attended the SSA meeting, Bikeway and Pedestrian Committee Meeting, and the DPW
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso attended the SSA meeting, Bikeway and Pedestrian Committee Meeting, and the DPW
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to adjourn. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
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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