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January 31, 2022
21 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 - Eagle Scout - Matthew J. Briggs, Boy Scout Troop 40
Proclamation - Eagle Scout - Matthew J. Briggs, Boy Scout Troop 40
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)
Vote to Affirm Appointment of Town Counsel Mr. Suso introduced and recommended Maura O'Keefe as Town Counsel, she was pr
Affirm the appointment and waive residency requirement
To affirm the appointment and waive residency requirement.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion to affirm the appointment and waive residency requirement. Second Mr. Patterson. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Application for a New All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler License - Woho, LLC d/b/a Provisions located at 87 Water
Application for a New All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler License - Woho, LLC d/b/a Provisions located at 87 Water Street, Units 1 and 2, Woods Hole (10 minutes)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Wetlands/Dock Hearing - Nina's Marina Realty Trust - Install new vinyl sheet pile bulkhead adjacent to and landward of e
Wetlands/Dock Hearing - Nina's Marina Realty Trust - Install new vinyl sheet pile bulkhead adjacent to and landward of existing licensed timber bulkheads, and removal of existing tongue and groove...
To close haring.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to close haring. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Brags motion approval. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
Wetlands/Dock Hearing - Daniel M. Solien - Installation of a light duty dock in the waters of Coonamessett Pond at 91 At
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
Approval with reminder of the existing limitation for the horsepower
Approval with reminder of the existing limitation for the horsepower.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval with reminder of the existing limitation for the horsepower. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Wetlands/Dock Hearing - George Psyhojos - Construct a pier, ramp and float in the waters of Siders Pond at 94 Emmons Roa
Wetlands/Dock Hearing - George Psyhojos - Construct a pier, ramp and float in the waters of Siders Pond at 94 Emmons Road, Falmouth
Close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion close the hearing. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Braga)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Taylor)
Flow Neutral Bylaw - Evaluation of Request for Variance - Jeffrey and Donna Stearns - 156 Teaticket Highway, East Falmou
Flow Neutral Bylaw - Evaluation of Request for Variance - Jeffrey and Donna Stearns - 156 Teaticket Highway, East Falmouth (parcel 39 14 026 000)
Close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion close the hearing. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Braga)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Taylor)
Discuss and Vote preference for potential Municipal Light Plant Board Mr. Patterson noted about $10,000 for a special el
Petition the State to allow a special election to be held at the same time as the State General Election in November 2022 for the purpose of determining this Municipal Light Plant Board
To petition the State to allow a special election to be held at the same time as the State General Election in November 2022 for the purpose of determining this Municipal Light Plant Board. Dr. Taylor cannot vote for that given what it will do to the Town Clerk and the Town Clerk is not in favor of it. Marc Finneran asked if they have option of doing it during the primary. Atty. Duffy noted the Select Board is allowed to call a Special Election to fill a vacancy on the Select Board at any time, for any other special election you need special legislation. Mr. Suso noted the Town Clerk said it is the printing of the separate ballot that represents the increased cost. Ms. Scott Price asked how long it takes Special Legislation to pass, Suso explained that they rely on their local State representatives to move that forward. It is widely variable. Town Meeting would act first, then they would reach out to seek approval through the General Court and communicate directly with the legislative delegation. Atty. Duffy noted if decided to petition the General Court for special legislation, his office would draft that petition. The Town chooses the timeline and it's very short. Ms. Scott Price asked if the Select Board decision on this will affect how Town Meeting votes on Articles 25 and 26. Ms. English Braga noted Town Meeting generally makes the right decisions, issues are hashed out, and she likes to put more rather than less to Town Meeting.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Chair Brown motion to petition the State to allow a special election to be held at the same time as the State General Election in November 2022 for the purpose of determining this Municipal Light Plant Board..” (Motion: Brown)
Petition for a special election for Municipal Light Plant Board if it should be voted by Town meeting in November, 2022
To petition for a special election for Municipal Light Plant Board if it should be voted by Town meeting in November, 2022.
Yes: Braga, Brown, PattersonNo: Price, Taylor
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to petition for a special election for Municipal Light Plant Board if it should be voted by Town meeting in November, 2022. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-3. No-2. (Dr. Taylor and Ms. Scott Price).” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Vote Articles and Execute Warrant for April 2022 Annual Town Meeting Mr. Suso noted the schedule is on adjacent page to
Include draft articles 1-38 on the warrant
To include draft articles 1-38 on the warrant.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to include draft articles 1-38 on the warrant. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Request for Variance to Sign Code - Chapter 184-30 (C) Special Events - St. Barnabas Church, 91 Main Street, Falmouth
Request for Variance to Sign Code - Chapter 184-30 (C) Special Events - St. Barnabas Church, 91 Main Street, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Discussion on distribution of County ARPA Funds Mr. Johnson-Staub noted issue that came up in meeting; allocate the fund
Direct the Town Manager to transmit a follow up letter asking that ARPA Funding be redistributed to Cape Cod municipalities based on population as originally allocated by the federal government
To direct the Town Manager to transmit a follow up letter asking that ARPA Funding be redistributed to Cape Cod municipalities based on population as originally allocated by the federal government.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to direct the Town Manager to transmit a follow up letter asking that ARPA Funding be redistributed to Cape Cod municipalities based on population as originally allocated by the federal government. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to respond to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by David Moriarty re: Select
Authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to respond to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by David Moriarty re: Select Board meeting of January 15, 2022
Approval.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion approval. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Braga)
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 as edited.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval as edited. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Adjourn at 9:30 pm
To adjourn at 9:30 pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to adjourn at 9:30 pm. 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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