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March 14, 2022
11 recorded votes, 1 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 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...
To convene the executive session under 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 transmission cable - Mayflower Wind 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 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 transmission cable - Mayflower Wind because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations. Ms. English Braga seconded the motion. It was followed by a 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; Dr. Taylor, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair Brown, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Braga)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to close the hearing. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair Brown, aye..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Scott Price, aye; Ms. English Braga, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Chair Brown, aye..” (Motion: Price, second: Taylor)
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) digital bus schedule signage Researched by the Transportation Committee.
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) digital bus schedule signage Researched by the Transportation Committee
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Signs - Falmouth Commodores Baseball Clinics and Falmouth Commodores
Request for Sign Variance - Off-Premise Promotional Signs - Falmouth Commodores Baseball Clinics and Falmouth Commodores Game Day Signs - late-April to August 14, 2022
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Follow up discussion on fire station staffing policy Proposed adjustment to the policy was voted by the Board November 2
Approval of the language for strategic priority plan and to continue to staff West until and unless such time as they build the North-West Station
Approval of the language for strategic priority plan and to continue to staff West until and unless such time as they build the North-West Station.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion approval of the language for strategic priority plan and to continue to staff West until and unless such time as they build the North-West Station. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Discussion of Nutrient Management Bylaw Judith McDowell, President of the Falmouth Water Stewards, the Water Stewards wo
Support the initiative
To support the initiative.
Doug Brown stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to support the initiative. Second Dr. Taylor. Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1. (Chair Brown).” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Authorize Planning Department to submit grant application to Massachusetts Historical Commission for Edward Marks Buildi
Authorize Planning Department to submit grant application to Massachusetts Historical Commission for Edward Marks Building exterior improvements
Approval with edits.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval with edits. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Public Session - January 31, 2022
Approve minutes: Public Session - January 31, 2022
Approval as edited.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as edited. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Executive Session - March 5, 2022 (and vote to release/not release)
Approve and release minutes: Executive Session - March 5, 2022 (and vote to release/not release)
Approval and release for public access.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and release for public access. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
Executive Session - March 5, 2022 (and vote to release/not release)
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to adjourn. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Taylor)
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