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December 6, 2021
18 recorded votes, 1 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
Call to Order by Chair Brown at 7pm.
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Patterson read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approve application for a Change of Officers of an All Alcohol Club License - Cape Verdean Club of Falmouth, Inc., locat
Approve application for a Change of Officers of an All Alcohol Club License - Cape Verdean Club of Falmouth, Inc., located at 126 Sandwich Road, Teaticket
Approval.
From the minutes
“Scott Price motion approval. Second Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Approve application for a Change of Manager of a Wine & Malt Package Store License - MPG Corp. d/b/a Rapid Refill, locat
Approve application for a Change of Manager of a Wine & Malt Package Store License - MPG Corp. d/b/a Rapid Refill, located at 435 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Taylor motion approval. Second Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Approve application for a Change of Manager of a Wine & Malt Package Store License - OSJL Spirits, LLC d/b/a Ocean State
Approve application for a Change of Manager of a Wine & Malt Package Store License - OSJL Spirits, LLC d/b/a Ocean State Job Lot, located at 50 Teaticket Highway, Falmouth
Approval pending CORI check is clear.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion approval pending CORI check is clear. Second Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote to authorize Town Manager to execute Participation Agreements related to opioid litigation upon recommendation of n
The Select Board of the Town of Falmouth, MA hereby appoints Julian M. Suso, Town Manager, to execute, sign, seal, and deliver to the Town's counsel of the national Opioid Litigation Consortium...
The Select Board of the Town of Falmouth, MA hereby appoints Julian M. Suso, Town Manager, to execute, sign, seal, and deliver to the Town's counsel of the national Opioid Litigation Consortium such settlement Participation Agreement and other incidental documents as recommended by said counsel to enable the Town to participate in settlements with defendant manufacturers and distributers of opioids.
From the minutes
“Taylor motion the Select Board of the Town of Falmouth, MA hereby appoints Julian M. Suso, Town Manager, to execute, sign, seal, and deliver to the Town's counsel of the national Opioid Litigation Consortium such settlement Participation Agreement and other incidental documents as recommended by said counsel to enable the Town to participate in settlements with defendant manufacturers and distributers of opioids. Second Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Approve Allocation of America Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds for design of wastewater treatment plant upgrades and pande
The Select Board authorize allocation of $1.7 million in ARPA grant funds for the design of Wastewater Treatment Upgrades and up to $325,000 for Pandemic First-Responder Bonus pay for public...
That the Select Board authorize allocation of $1.7 million in ARPA grant funds for the design of Wastewater Treatment Upgrades and up to $325,000 for Pandemic First-Responder Bonus pay for public safety officers subject to collective bargaining.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion that the Select Board authorize allocation of $1.7 million in ARPA grant funds for the design of Wastewater Treatment Upgrades and up to $325,000 for Pandemic First-Responder Bonus pay for public safety officers subject to collective bargaining. Second Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close hearing
To close hearing.
From the minutes
“Taylor motion to close hearing. Second Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
The Town of Falmouth continues to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of "1" and to reject the residential, commercial, and open space exemption
That the Town of Falmouth continues to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of "1" and to reject the residential, commercial, and open space exemption.
From the minutes
“Taylor motion that the Town of Falmouth continues to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of "1" and to reject the residential, commercial, and open space exemption. Second Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Wetlands/Dock Hearing - Nina's Marina Realty Trust - Install new vinyl sheet pile bulkhead adjacent to and landward of e
Continue to 1/10/22 at the request of applicant
To continue to 1/10/22 at the request of applicant.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion to continue to 1/10/22 at the request of applicant. Second English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Derek Pratt
Appoint Nancy Quigg, Edward Schmitt, and Derek Pratt each to a term ending 6/30/24
To appoint Nancy Quigg, Edward Schmitt, and Derek Pratt each to a term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Taylor motion to appoint Nancy Quigg, Edward Schmitt, and Derek Pratt each to a term ending 6/30/24. Second Patterson. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Determination of conditions to license encroachments at Bucatino's Restaurant, Rt. 151, North Falmouth The license lasts
Issue license under condition the third handicap parking space be added on the south side of the road
Issue license under condition the third handicap parking space be added on the south side of the road.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion issue license under condition the third handicap parking space be added on the south side of the road. Second Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Announce April 2022 Town Meeting schedule
Announce April 2022 Town Meeting schedule
Approval.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion approval. Second English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Presentation on proposed Sustainability Director position for Town of Falmouth - Falmouth Climate Action Network (FalCAN
Allocate funds to engage a consultant to help with the next stage of crafting a sustainability/coastal resiliency director
To allocate funds to engage a consultant to help with the next stage of crafting a sustainability/coastal resiliency director.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion to allocate funds to engage a consultant to help with the next stage of crafting a sustainability/coastal resiliency director. Second Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Discuss and Vote 2022 Select Board meeting calendar Schedule in the packet.
Adopt the meeting calendar for 2022 as laid out
To adopt the meeting calendar for 2022 as laid out.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion to adopt the meeting calendar for 2022 as laid out. Second Taylor. Vote: Yes5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Annual License Renewals ALL ALCOHOL RESTAURANT
Annual License Renewals ALL ALCOHOL RESTAURANT
Approval.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion approval. Second Taylor. Vote: Yes05. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Approval.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion approval. Second Patterson. Vote: Yes-05. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Review and Vote to Approve Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Approve Minutes of Meetings: Public Session
Approval.
Yes: Brown, Patterson, Price, TaylorAbstained: Braga
From the minutes
“Patterson motion approval. Second Scott Price. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1 (English Braga).” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Town Manager's Report The Select Board's next meeting is 12/20/21.
Town Manager's Report The Select Board's next meeting is 12/20/21
Adjourn.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion adjourn. Second Taylor. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
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