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April 11, 2022
16 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Present: Doug Brown, Sam Patterson, Onjalé Scott Price, Megan English Braga
Absent: Nancy Taylor
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) and s.21(a)(6) - To consider, with potential vote, the value of Mayflower Wind Electric Cable easements and to discuss strategy, with potential vote, regarding pending regulatory litigation before the Energy Facilities Siting Board for Mayflower Wind, EFSB 21-03/D.P.U. 21-142 & 21-143 and M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Falmouth Public Library Association 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 1. M.G.L. Ch.30A s.21(a)(3) and s.21(a)(6) - To consider, with potential vote, the value of Mayflower Wind Electric Cable easements and to discuss strategy, with potential vote, regarding pending regulatory litigation before the Energy Facilities Siting Board for Mayflower Wind, EFSB 21-03/D.P.U. 21-142 & 21-143 and M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Falmouth Public Library Association because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations. Mr. Patterson 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 abovelisted items, and to return to Open Session after discussion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga, aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye. Absent: Dr. Taylor..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Arbor Day
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Ms. Scott Price. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga, aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye. Absent: Dr. Taylor..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga, aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye. Absent: Dr. Taylor..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga, aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye. Absent: Dr. Taylor..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Approve
To approve.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion to approve. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga, aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye. Absent: Dr. Taylor..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
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Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga, aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye. Absent: Dr. Taylor..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
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To approve.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to approve. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga, aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye. Absent: Dr. Taylor..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Request for Variance to Sign Code - Chapter 184-30 (C) Special Events - John Wesley United Methodist Church, 270 Gifford
Request for Variance to Sign Code - Chapter 184-30 (C) Special Events - John Wesley United Methodist Church, 270 Gifford Street, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga, aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye. Absent: Dr. Taylor..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Ms. Scott Piece. Roll Call Vote: Ms. English Braga, aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye. Absent: Dr. Taylor..” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
Approve 2022 Seasonal/Annual License Renewals SEASONAL COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE
Approve 2022 Seasonal/Annual License Renewals SEASONAL COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE
Approval.
The count lists Megan English Braga as absent for this vote, so Megan English Braga is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2. (Ms. English Braga, Dr. Taylor).” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Public Session - February 14, 2022
Approve minutes: Public Session - February 14, 2022
Approval as edited.
The count lists Megan English Braga as absent for this vote, so Megan English Braga is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as edited. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent2. (Ms. English Braga and Dr. Taylor)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Executive Session - March 14, 2022
Approve minutes: Executive Session - March 14, 2022
Approval and not release for public access.
The count lists Megan English Braga as absent for this vote, so Megan English Braga is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and not release for public access. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2. (Ms. English Braga, Dr. Taylor).” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approval and not release for public access.
The count lists Megan English Braga as absent for this vote, so Megan English Braga is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and not release for public access. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2. (Ms. English Braga, Dr. Taylor).” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approval and not release for public access.
The count lists Megan English Braga as absent for this vote, so Megan English Braga is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and not release for public access. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2. (Ms. English Braga, Dr. Taylor).” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approve and release minutes: Executive Session - March 14, 2022
Approval and release for public access.
The count lists Megan English Braga as absent for this vote, so Megan English Braga is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and release for public access. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2. (Ms. English Braga, Dr. Taylor).” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Executive Session - March 14, 2022
To adjourn.
The count lists Megan English Braga as absent for this vote, so Megan English Braga is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion to adjourn. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Absent-2. (Ms. English Braga, Dr. Taylor).” (Motion: Price, 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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