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December 20, 2021
27 recorded votes, 0 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
Convene the executive session under 1
To convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - First Responder pandemic payments - Police Sergeants Union; 2. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(6) and s.21(a)(3) - To consider the value of Mayflower Wind Electric Cable easements and other matters to be presented at the Energy Facilities Siting Board and Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act regulatory tribunals in connection the proposed electric cable - Mayflower Wind; and 3. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(6) and s.21(a)(3) - To consider the value of Eversource Electric Cable easements associated with transmission of electricity to Martha's Vineyard and other matters to be presented at the Energy Facilities Siting Board and Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act regulatory tribunals in connection the proposed electric cable Eversource cable to Martha's Vineyard because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Chair Brown called the open session to order at approximately 5:30 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - First Responder pandemic payments - Police Sergeants Union; 2. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(6) and s.21(a)(3) - To consider the value of Mayflower Wind Electric Cable easements and other matters to be presented at the Energy Facilities Siting Board and Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act regulatory tribunals in connection the proposed electric cable - Mayflower Wind; and 3. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(6) and s.21(a)(3) - To consider the value of Eversource Electric Cable easements associated with transmission of electricity to Martha's Vineyard and other matters to be presented at the Energy Facilities Siting Board and Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act regulatory tribunals in connection the proposed electric cable Eversource cable to Martha's Vineyard because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations. English Braga 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; English Braga, aye; Taylor, aye; Patterson, aye; Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
Proclamation: Eagle Scout Proclamation - Richard LaRuffa, Boy Scout Troop 38
Proclamation: Eagle Scout Proclamation - Richard LaRuffa, Boy Scout Troop 38
As a motion.
From the minutes
“Patterson read the proclamation as a motion. Second English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approve application for a Change of Manager of a Wine & Malt Common Victualler License - Steve's Pizzeria and More, loca
Approve application for a Change of Manager of a Wine & Malt Common Victualler License - Steve's Pizzeria and More, located at 374 Main Street, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion approval. Second Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approve application for a Change of Manager of a Wine & Malt Common Victualler License - New Golden Dynasty, located at
Approve application for a Change of Manager of a Wine & Malt Common Victualler License - New Golden Dynasty, located at 13 Davis Straits, Unit #7, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion approval. Second Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approve application for Special One-Day Liquor Licenses - Falmouth Theatre Guild, located at 58 Highfield Drive, Falmout
Approve application for Special One-Day Liquor Licenses - Falmouth Theatre Guild, located at 58 Highfield Drive, Falmouth - January 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, and 30 - Friday and Saturday hours
Approval.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion approval. Second Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approve application for a Change of DBA of an all Alcoholic Common Victualler License - The Pizza Bar, LLC, d/b/a The Pi
Approve application for a Change of DBA of an all Alcoholic Common Victualler License - The Pizza Bar, LLC, d/b/a The Pizza Bar located at 146 Sandwich Road, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion approval. Second Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Vote to approve letter of support for the application to The Recycling Partnership for Residential Curbside Recycling Ca
Approve letter of support for the application to The Recycling Partnership for Residential Curbside Recycling Cart Grant
Approval.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion approval. Second Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
Vote to accept grant in the amount of $15,000 from MassDEP Electric Vehicle Incentive Program
Accept the grant
To accept the grant.
From the minutes
“Taylor motion to accept the grant. Second English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Braga)
Vote to accept donation in the amount of $500.00 from Roger and Kathy Marino to the Falmouth Fire Rescue Department dona
Accept the donation
To accept the donation.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion to accept the donation. Second Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Vote to allocate $98,000 from Airforce Center for Environmental Excellence (AFCEE).
The Select Board allocate $98,000 from AFCEE Mitigation Funds for the purposes of hydrodynamic modeling of ocean outfall alternatives
That the Select Board allocate $98,000 from AFCEE Mitigation Funds for the purposes of hydrodynamic modeling of ocean outfall alternatives.
From the minutes
“Taylor motion that the Select Board allocate $98,000 from AFCEE Mitigation Funds for the purposes of hydrodynamic modeling of ocean outfall alternatives. Second Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Approve Grant of License to Buca Corp d/b/a Bucatino Restaurant and Wine Bar to maintain encroachments at 7 Nathan Ellis
Approve Grant of License to Buca Corp d/b/a Bucatino Restaurant and Wine Bar to maintain encroachments at 7 Nathan Ellis Highway, North Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion approval. Second Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
Vote to affirm appointment of Frank Duffy, Town Counsel
Affirm the appointment
To affirm the appointment.
From the minutes
“Taylor motion to affirm the appointment. Second Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Vote to approve request to raise an Osprey nesting structure on a parcel of Town land Asking for waiver of the fees as w
Approval and waive the fees if the Select Board has the authority to do so
Approval and waive the fees if the Select Board has the authority to do so.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion approval and waive the fees if the Select Board has the authority to do so. Second Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Diving into Recovery - Freezin' for a Reason Polar Plunge - Gosnold, Inc. - Falmouth Heights Beach - Saturday, 2/12/22,
Diving into Recovery - Freezin' for a Reason Polar Plunge - Gosnold, Inc. - Falmouth Heights Beach - Saturday, 2/12/22, 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Rain date: Saturday, 2/26/22
Approval.
From the minutes
“Scott Price motion approval. Second Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Taylor)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close hearing
Close hearing.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion close hearing. Second Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Scott Price motion approval. Second Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Wetlands/Dock Hearing - Richard Fontana - Reconstruction of dock within the same footprint.
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion to close the hearing. Second Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval for item 2 Muse and item 3 Fontana
Approval for item 2 Muse and item 3 Fontana.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion approval for item 2 Muse and item 3 Fontana. Second Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Discussion on Right of First Refusal on 31.7-acre property on Route 151, continued from 12/6/21 Scott Price is not convi
Not to exercise right of first refusal for this property
Not to exercise right of first refusal for this property.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion not to exercise right of first refusal for this property. Second Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
Cape Cod Commission: Robert Mascali Mascali appreciates the opportunity, he is involved in various organizations in Town
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/24
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Taylor motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/24. Second English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Braga)
Council on Aging: Jamie MacDonald
Approval to a term ending 6/30/24
Approval to a term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion approval to a term ending 6/30/24. Second Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Historical Commission: Tamsen George
Approval to a term ending 6/30/22
Approval to a term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion approval to a term ending 6/30/22. Second Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Veterans Council Committee: Paula Smith Retired from US Army five years ago and looking to give back to the Town. She en
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/22
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/22.
From the minutes
“Taylor motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/22. Second English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Braga)
Update on ARPA funding and CZM grant opportunities Suso filed a report with the Select Board and it is in the packet. Th
Transmit a letter emphasizing the importance of moving quickly to determine the process for allocating these funds
To transmit a letter emphasizing the importance of moving quickly to determine the process for allocating these funds.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion to transmit a letter emphasizing the importance of moving quickly to determine the process for allocating these funds. Second Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Annual License Renewals
Annual License Renewals
Approval.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion approval. Second Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Review and Vote to Approve Minutes of Meetings: Public Session - December 6, 2021
Approve Minutes of Meetings: Public Session - December 6, 2021
Approval as edited.
From the minutes
“Patterson motion approval as edited. Second English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Town Manager's Report The Select Board's next meeting will be 1/3/22 where the annual budget will be presented. Next reg
Town Manager's Report The Select Board's next meeting will be 1/3/22 where the annual budget will be presented
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“English Braga motion to adjourn. Second Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
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