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November 22, 2021
27 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Doug Brown, Onjalé Scott Price, Sam Patterson, Nancy Taylor
Absent: Megan English Braga
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) - Collective bargaining - Vote to affirm Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) - Police Patrol Union and 2. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Collective bargaining - Vote to affirm Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) - Police Lieutenants Union 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) - Collective bargaining - Vote to affirm Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) - Police Patrol Union and 2. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Collective bargaining - Vote to affirm Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) - Police Lieutenants Union 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: Chair Brown, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye; Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approve Request to Extend Seasonal All Alcoholic Common Victualler License until January 2, 2022 - Landfall Restaurant,
Approve Request to Extend Seasonal All Alcoholic Common Victualler License until January 2, 2022 - Landfall Restaurant, 9 Luscombe Avenue, Woods Hole
Approval.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion approval. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approve Eversource petition to install approximately thirty (30) feet of conduit and cable under town road east of West
Approve Eversource petition to install approximately thirty (30) feet of conduit and cable under town road east of West Avenue and one (1) new handhole #304/4A on Grove Street, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion approval. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Vote to Adopt an Order of Taking Winthrop Drive (east side) as authorized by November 2021 Town Meeting
Adopt an Order of Taking Winthrop Drive (east side) as authorized by November 2021 Town Meeting
Approval.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion approval. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approve Grant of License to Nandu J. Marketkar & Jean M. Marketkar to maintain encroachments onto Grand Avenue at 159 Gr
Approve Grant of License to Nandu J. Marketkar & Jean M. Marketkar to maintain encroachments onto Grand Avenue at 159 Grand Avenue, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion approval. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approve Grant of License to Aspen Holdings, LLC to maintain encroachments at 203 Walker Street Falmouth
Approve Grant of License to Aspen Holdings, LLC to maintain encroachments at 203 Walker Street Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion approval. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approve Grant of License to Sypek Investments, LLC to maintain encroachments at 16 Worcester Court, Falmouth
Approve Grant of License to Sypek Investments, LLC to maintain encroachments at 16 Worcester Court, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion approval. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approve regulatory agreement for affordable housing development - Megansett Crossing LLC located at 676 North Falmouth H
Approval acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, approve regulatory agreement for affordable housing development-Megansett Crossing LLC located at 676, 688, and 702 North...
Approval acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, approve regulatory agreement for affordable housing development-Megansett Crossing LLC located at 676, 688, and 702 North Falmouth Highway.
From the minutes
“Scott Price motion approval acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, approve regulatory agreement for affordable housing development-Megansett Crossing LLC located at 676, 688, and 702 North Falmouth Highway. Second Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Vote retroactive approval of application for the Mass Wildlife Climate Change Resilience Grant Opportunity (CCRGO) to fu
Approval of the application for the Mass Wildlife Climate Change Resilience Grant Opportunity of $20,587 to improve sandplain grasslands at Coonamessett Reservation
Approval of the application for the Mass Wildlife Climate Change Resilience Grant Opportunity of $20,587 to improve sandplain grasslands at Coonamessett Reservation.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion approval of the application for the Mass Wildlife Climate Change Resilience Grant Opportunity of $20,587 to improve sandplain grasslands at Coonamessett Reservation. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of the Beach Department fees as recommended
Approval of the Beach Department fees as recommended.
From the minutes
“Taylor motion approval of the Beach Department fees as recommended. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Approval of the Health Department fees as recommended
Approval of the Health Department fees as recommended.
From the minutes
“Scott Price motion approval of the Health Department fees as recommended. Second Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Approval of the Marine and Environmental Services, harbor master, moorings, and waterways fees as recommended
Approval of the Marine and Environmental Services, harbor master, moorings, and waterways fees as recommended.
From the minutes
“Taylor motion approval of the Marine and Environmental Services, harbor master, moorings, and waterways fees as recommended. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Approval of the Marine and Environmental Services shell fishing license fees
Approval of the Marine and Environmental Services shell fishing license fees.
From the minutes
“Scott Price motion approval of the Marine and Environmental Services shell fishing license fees. Second Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Approval of the Recreation Department fees
Approval of the Recreation Department fees.
From the minutes
“Scott Price motion approval of the Recreation Department fees. Second Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Discuss and Vote to Adopt Speed Regulation - Wild Harbor Road, North Falmouth - 30 MPH Speed Limit from Old Main Road to
Adopt Speed Regulation - Wild Harbor Road, North Falmouth - 30 MPH Speed Limit from Old Main Road to Loren Road (15 minutes)
To close hearing.
From the minutes
“Scott Price motion to close hearing. Second Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
The Select Board received a petition from Patricia Johnson et als under the provisions of G.L. Ch. 90, s. 18 to adopt a speed limit of 30 miles per hour on Wild Harbor Road from Old Main Road to...
The Select Board received a petition from Patricia Johnson et als under the provisions of G.L. Ch. 90, s. 18 to adopt a speed limit of 30 miles per hour on Wild Harbor Road from Old Main Road to Loren Road. In accordance with said statute, the Select Board issued proper public notice and held a public hearing on November 22, 2021, and upon the evidence presented and the public comments received at the public hearing, the Select Board has determined that the petition should be granted. Now therefore the Select Board adopts the following speed regulation: THE SPEED LIMIT ON WILD HARBOR ROAD IN NORTH FALMOUTH, MA SHALL BE THIRTY (30) MILES PER HOUR FROM OLD MAIN ROAD TO LORAN ROAD. Notice of this action shall be sent to the Department of Transportation and the Registry of Motor Vehicles for their joint certification that such speed limit is consistent with the public interest. The town's Department of Public Works shall erect appropriate signage and the Police Department shall enforce the speed limit.
From the minutes
“Chair Brown motion the Select Board received a petition from Patricia Johnson et als under the provisions of G.L. Ch. 90, s. 18 to adopt a speed limit of 30 miles per hour on Wild Harbor Road from Old Main Road to Loren Road. In accordance with said statute, the Select Board issued proper public notice and held a public hearing on November 22, 2021, and upon the evidence presented and the public comments received at the public hearing, the Select Board has determined that the petition should be granted. Now therefore the Select Board adopts the following speed regulation: THE SPEED LIMIT ON WILD HARBOR ROAD IN NORTH FALMOUTH, MA SHALL BE THIRTY (30) MILES PER HOUR FROM OLD MAIN ROAD TO LORAN ROAD. Notice of this action shall be sent to the Department of Transportation and the Registry of Motor Vehicles for their joint certification that such speed limit is consistent with the public interest. The town's Department of Public Works shall erect appropriate signage and the Police Department shall enforce the speed limit. Second Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Discuss and Vote to Establish a Designated Safety Zone on Quissett Harbor Road from Intersection with Sippewissett Road
Read from the packet
Read from the packet.
From the minutes
“Scott Price motion read from the packet. Second Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Approve 2022 Annual License Renewals (10 minutes)
Approve 2022 Annual License Renewals (10 minutes)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion approval. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Scott Price motion approval. Second Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Scott Price motion approval. Second Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Scott Price motion approval. Second Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Chair Brown motion approval. Second Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion approval. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Scott Price motion approval. Second Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Review and Vote to Approve Minutes of Meetings (5 minutes) ‒ Public Session
Approval as edited and release for public access
Approval as edited and release for public access. Scott Price second.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion approval as edited and release for public access. Scott Price second. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson)
Approval as edited and release for public access. Scott Price second.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion approval as edited and release for public access. Scott Price second. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (Motion: Patterson)
Town Manager's Report (5 minutes) Suso said steady progress on online permitting, now internal testing.
Adjourn at approximately 8:45pm
To adjourn at approximately 8:45pm.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion to adjourn at approximately 8:45pm. Second Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Chair Brown, aye; Scott Price, aye; Patterson, aye; Taylor, aye. Absent: English Braga..” (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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