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February 28, 2022
21 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Doug Brown, Nancy Taylor, Sam Patterson, Megan English Braga, 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. Ch. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation, Scanlon Finton v. Falmouth Public Schools 2. M.G.L. Ch. 30A, s. 21(a)(6) - Discuss value of real property easements for Martha's Vineyard cable requested by NStar Electric dba Eversource; 3. M.G.L. Ch. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Falmouth Firefighters Local 1397 because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Chair Brown called the open session to order at 6:00 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. Ch. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Discuss strategy with respect to pending litigation, Scanlon Finton v. Falmouth Public Schools 2. M.G.L. Ch. 30A, s. 21(a)(6) - Discuss value of real property easements for Martha's Vineyard cable requested by NStar Electric dba Eversource; 3. M.G.L. Ch. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) - Discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Falmouth Firefighters Local 1397 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: Ms. English Braga aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Affirm appointment of Information Technology Director Mr. Suso introduced Dawn Lewis and requested the Select Board affi
Approval and to waive the residency requirement
Approval and to waive the residency requirement.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval and to waive the residency requirement. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the hearing
Close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion close the hearing. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Approval of the variance
Approval of the variance.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval of the variance. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Application for an Alteration of the Licensed Premises of a Seasonal All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Falmouth
Application for an Alteration of the Licensed Premises of a Seasonal All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - Falmouth Pier 37 Boathouse, LLC located at 88 Scranton Avenue, Falmouth
Close hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion close hearing. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application for an Alteration of the Licensed Premises of an All Alcoholic Club License - Falmouth Yacht Club, Inc. at 2
Approval to withdraw the application without prejudice at the applicant's request and waive the one year limitation
Approval to withdraw the application without prejudice at the applicant's request and waive the one year limitation.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval to withdraw the application without prejudice at the applicant's request and waive the one year limitation. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
COVID-19 update and discussion of mask mandate - Scott McGann Scott McGann, Health Agent, reported that case count is at
Approval to change the mask mandate to a mask advisory
Approval to change the mask mandate to a mask advisory.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion approval to change the mask mandate to a mask advisory. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Vote Article Recommendations for April 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article 4: The Finance Committee already acted on Articl
Recommend as printed
To recommend as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to recommend as printed. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Indefinite postponement
Indefinite postponement.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion indefinite postponement. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Recommend Article 25 as printed
To recommend Article 25 as printed.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, PriceNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to recommend Article 25 as printed. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-1 (Dr. Taylor)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Recommend Article 26 as printed
To recommend Article 26 as printed.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, PriceNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to recommend Article 26 as printed. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-4. No-1 (Dr. Taylor)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Recommend Article 27 as printed
To recommend Article 27 as printed.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, PriceNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to recommend Article 27 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-1 (Dr. Taylor)..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Recommend Article 28 as printed
To recommend Article 28 as printed.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion to recommend Article 28 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Approval of Article 28 as printed
Approval of Article 28 as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of Article 28 as printed. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Indefinite postponement of Article 29 at the request of the petitioner
Indefinite postponement of Article 29 at the request of the petitioner.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion indefinite postponement of Article 29 at the request of the petitioner. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Consideration of vote for the Waiver of the Right of First Refusal of 31.2 Acres on route 151 be in force and effect unt
Approval to extend the right of first refusal to 12/31/24, with the condition that if the developer decides not to go forward, the Select Board will be notified
Approval to extend the right of first refusal to 12/31/24, with the condition that if the developer decides not to go forward, the Select Board will be notified.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, PriceNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval to extend the right of first refusal to 12/31/24, with the condition that if the developer decides not to go forward, the Select Board will be notified. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-4. No-1 (Dr. Taylor)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Discuss and vote revisions to Special Events Policy Ms. English Braga thinks the revisions are good, language about appe
Of the revisions to the Special Events Policy
Of the revisions to the Special Events Policy.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion of the revisions to the Special Events Policy. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Approve application for a Change of Manager of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - The Cape Club located at 125
Approve application for a Change of Manager of an All Alcoholic Common Victualler License - The Cape Club located at 125 Falmouth Woods Road, East Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Authorize Town Manager to execute Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Coast Guard and the Town of Falm
Authorize Town Manager to execute Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Coast Guard and the Town of Falmouth regarding fire protection, protection of life and property
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Public Session - January 31, 2022
Adjourn at approximately 11:20 pm
To adjourn at approximately 11:20 pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to adjourn at approximately 11:20 pm. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
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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