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August 30, 2021
36 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Doug Brown, Nancy Taylor, Megan English Braga, Sam Patterson, Onjalé Scott Price
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 and vote on bankruptcy Plan of Reorganization of Mallinckrodt PLC as recommended by Opioid Litigation consortium counsel and M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Affirm collective bargaining agreement - Police Sergeants 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) - Discussion and vote on bankruptcy Plan of Reorganization of Mallinckrodt PLC as recommended by Opioid Litigation consortium counsel and M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Affirm collective bargaining agreement - Police Sergeants 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; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Special one-day wine & malt liquor license - Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Drive - Sunday, 9/12/21
Special one-day wine & malt liquor license - Highfield Hall, 56 Highfield Drive - Sunday, 9/12/21
Approval.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Braga)
Special one-day wine & malt liquor license - Bands for Badges, Cape Cod Fairgrounds - Saturday, 10/23/21
Special one-day wine & malt liquor license - Bands for Badges, Cape Cod Fairgrounds - Saturday, 10/23/21
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Authorize application from Planning Department for CPA funding for the Edward Marks Building The report is in the packet
Authorize application from Planning Department for CPA funding for the Edward Marks Building The report is in the packet
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Price, second: Taylor)
Authorize application from Planning Department for CPA funding for Old Burying Ground Condition Assessment Report
Approval and refer to the CPC
Approval and refer to the CPC.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and refer to the CPC. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Authorize application from Recreation Department for CPA funding for Falmouth Youth Baseball Fields Improvements
Authorize the application
To authorize the application.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion to authorize the application. Second Ms. English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Braga)
Authorize application from Department of Public Works for CPA funding for Water Stations Related to the Falmouth Water S
Authorize application from Department of Public Works for CPA funding for Water Stations Related to the Falmouth Water Stewards efforts
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Authorize application from Highfield Hall for CPA funding for Highfield Hall Gutter and Fascia Rehabilitation
Authorize the application
To authorize the application.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to authorize the application. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Mr. Patterson said on Little Pond Place properties there was a conservation portion and a housing portion.
Mr. Patterson said on Little Pond Place properties there was a conservation portion and a housing portion
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Authorize Town Manager to apply for grant funding to supplement the potential purchase of recycling carts
Authorize Town Manager to apply for grant funding to supplement the potential purchase of recycling carts
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Vote to exempt Diana Molloy, a member of the Board of Health, from certain provisions of the Conflict of Interest Law wi
Exempt Diana Molloy, a member of the Board of Health
To exempt Diana Molloy, a member of the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to exempt Diana Molloy, a member of the Board of Health. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Autumn Escape Bike Trek - American Lung Association - ride through Falmouth - Saturday, 9/25/21 Doug Brown is concerned
Approval with the following conditions: Use of 1 or more police details as affirmed by the Falmouth Police Department (FPD) in their analysis
Approval with the following conditions: Use of 1 or more police details as affirmed by the Falmouth Police Department (FPD) in their analysis. Roll Call Vote
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval with the following conditions: Use of 1 or more police details as affirmed by the Falmouth Police Department (FPD) in their analysis. Roll Call Vote: Second Mr. Patterson..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Dream Cruise - Falmouth Classic Car Club - Library Lawn, Shore Street Ext. - Saturday, 9/18/21
Dream Cruise - Falmouth Classic Car Club - Library Lawn, Shore Street Ext. - Saturday, 9/18/21
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Wings for Falmouth Families Scavenger Hunt - Wings for Falmouth Families - Start/finish Marina Park - Saturday, 10/2/21
Wings for Falmouth Families Scavenger Hunt - Wings for Falmouth Families - Start/finish Marina Park - Saturday, 10/2/21
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Nancy Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Chris Wetherbee Memorial Toy Run - Ride from Buzzards Bay to Navigator, Falmouth - Sunday, 11/7/21
Chris Wetherbee Memorial Toy Run - Ride from Buzzards Bay to Navigator, Falmouth - Sunday, 11/7/21
Approval.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Approval waiver of fee
Approval waiver of fee.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval waiver of fee. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
Old Stone Dock Association Meeting - Surf Drive Beach - Friday, 9/3/21
Old Stone Dock Association Meeting - Surf Drive Beach - Friday, 9/3/21
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Vote to adopt Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations, continued from 8/9/21 (15 minutes) Mr. Suso said they began c
Adopt Stormwater Management Rules and Regulations, continued from 8/9/21 (15 minutes) Mr. Suso said they began conversations with Conservation Commission about the appeal role of regulatory
English Braga.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“English Braga. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (second: Taylor)
Application for Multiple Amendments to an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Falmouth Golf Management d/b/a Falmo
Close the hearing
To close the hearing. Ms. English Braga second.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close the hearing. Ms. English Braga second. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson)
Application for Multiple Amendments to an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Falmouth Golf Management d/b/a Falmouth Country Club, located at 630 Carriage Shop Road, East Falmouth, including
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Application for Renewal of Shellfish Aquaculture License #A10-04 issued to Peter Chase of Quissett Oyster Co., LLC, 35 W
Close the hearing
To close the hearing. Mr. Patterson second.
From the minutes
“Scott Price motion to close the hearing. Mr. Patterson second. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Price)
Approval
Approval. Scott Price second.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Scott Price second. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Braga)
FY23 Operating Budget Policy, Financial Update, and Capital Plan Presentation - Jennifer Mullen, Finance Director
Approval of the policy
Approval of the policy. Scott Price second.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of the policy. Scott Price second. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Braga)
Refer to Finance Committee
To refer to Finance Committee.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, TaylorNo: Price
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to refer to Finance Committee. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye. Scott Price-no. Scott Price doesn't.” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Discussion on proposed warrant articles from Affordable Housing Committee (10 minutes)
Remove article 1 and replace with the Town article for $4 million
To remove article 1 and replace with the Town article for $4 million.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion to remove article 1 and replace with the Town article for $4 million. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Submit Article 2 as a Select Board article, as written, and to be revised
To submit Article 2 as a Select Board article, as written, and to be revised.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to submit Article 2 as a Select Board article, as written, and to be revised. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
On proposed warrant articles from Affordable Housing Committee (10 minutes)
To submit.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to submit. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Commission on Disabilities - Meghan Lino
Approval to a term ending 6/30/24
Approval to a term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval to a term ending 6/30/24. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Cultural Council - Ilene Karnow
Approval to term ending 6/30/24
Approval to term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval to term ending 6/30/24. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Cultural Council - Ilene Karnow
Approval to 2024.
From the minutes
“Scott Price motion approval to 2024. Second Ms. English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Price, second: Braga)
Approval term ending 6/30/24
Approval term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval term ending 6/30/24. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Scott Peterson Lifelong Falmouth resident, built 5-6 homes in the 1980's, then moved into waste management. He can
Mr. Petersen as alternative position ending 6/30/26
Mr. Petersen as alternative position ending 6/30/26. Mr. Patterson second.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor nominated Mr. Petersen as alternative position ending 6/30/26. Mr. Patterson second. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Taylor)
Appoint Mr. Potamis as alternate position ending 6/30/24
To appoint Mr. Potamis as alternate position ending 6/30/24.
Yes: Braga, Patterson, PriceNo: Brown, Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to appoint Mr. Potamis as alternate position ending 6/30/24. Second Ms. English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Patterson aye. English Braga aye. Scott Price aye. Taylor nay. Brown nay..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Vote to adopt five-year strategic plan FY2022 - FY2026 (10 minutes) Mr. Patterson noted they didn't talk about the AAA b
Adopt the plan as amended
To adopt the plan as amended.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor Motion to adopt the plan as amended. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Review and Vote to Approve Minutes of Meetings Public Session -
Approve Minutes of Meetings Public Session
To approve and release as corrected.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve and release as corrected. Second Ms. English Braga. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Town Manager's Report This past Tuesday the initial meeting of the Community Broadband Fiber Work Group meeting was held
Town Manager's Report This past Tuesday the initial meeting of the Community Broadband Fiber Work Group meeting was held
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to adjourn. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye.at 11:05 p.m..” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
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