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October 4, 2021
23 recorded votes, 2 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
Proclamation - Community Media Day - October 20, 2021
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Chair Brown read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes- 5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, Vote on amended application for $260,000 from Falmouth Housi
Table this item until Atty
To table this item until Atty. Duffy arrives.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to table this item until Atty. Duffy arrives. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval of the amended application with three houses
Approval of the amended application with three houses.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of the amended application with three houses. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Vote to approve expenditure from the Library Department Donation Account in the amount of approximately $2,000 for the r
Approve expenditure from the Library Department Donation Account in the amount of approximately $2,000 for the replacement of book trucks
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Authorize letter of support for WHOI grant request to U.S. Economic Development Administration for Water Project
Authorize letter of support for WHOI grant request to U.S. Economic Development Administration for Water Project
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Authorization for Town Manager to pursue language in the State's ARPA bill that would include Blue Tech as a funding cat
Authorization for Town Manager to pursue language in the State's ARPA bill that would include Blue Tech as a funding category and add Falmouth as an eligible municipality
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close hearing
To close hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close hearing. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Discussion and Authorization to demolish dilapidated buildings on Andrews Farm parcel Chair Brown asked how much lot cov
Authorization to demolish dilapidated buildings on Andrews Farm parcel Chair Brown asked how much lot coverage is on the site and would like the Engineering Department to
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Vote to Appoint Kevin Casey as the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Representative to the Veterans Council Committee
Approval to term ending 6/30/22
Approval to term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval to term ending 6/30/22. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Vote article recommendations for November 2021 Town Meeting Chair Brown noted the language is provided by the petitioner
Approval of Article 15 as printed, effective date 7/1/22
Approval of Article 15 as printed, effective date 7/1/22.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval of Article 15 as printed, effective date 7/1/22. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approval of Article 16 as printed effective 7/1/22
Approval of Article 16 as printed effective 7/1/22.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of Article 16 as printed effective 7/1/22. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
Approval of Article 17 as printed
Approval of Article 17 as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of Article 17 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval of Article 19 as printed
Approval of Article 19 as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval of Article 19 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Approval of Article 20 as printed
Approval of Article 20 as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of Article 20 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval of Article 21 as printed
Approval of Article 21 as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval of Article 21 as printed. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Approval of Article 22 as amended
Approval of Article 22 as amended.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval of Article 22 as amended. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Indefinite postponement of Article 23
Indefinite postponement of Article 23.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion indefinite postponement of Article 23. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Recommend Articles 26-31 as printed
To recommend Articles 26-31 as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to recommend Articles 26-31 as printed. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Recommend Article 32 as printed
To recommend Article 32 as printed.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, PriceNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to recommend Article 32 as printed. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-4. No-1 (Dr. Taylor)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Review and Vote to Approve Minutes of Meetings ‒ Public Session
Approve Minutes of Meetings ‒ Public Session
Approval as edited.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as edited. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approval and release for public access.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, PriceAbstained: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and release for public access. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1 (Dr. Taylor)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso noted the Select Board continued interest in Scranton Main Senior housing project, the ZB
Town Manager's Report Mr. Suso noted the Select Board continued interest in Scranton Main Senior housing project, the ZBA
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to adjourn. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
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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