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April 25, 2022
22 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
Convene the executive session under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Review and discuss proposed workers' compensation settlement for a town employee because to not go into executive session could...
To convene the executive session under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Review and discuss proposed workers' compensation settlement for a town employee because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Chair Brown called the open session to order at 6:45 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Review and discuss proposed workers' compensation settlement for a town employee 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 above-listed 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. Dr. Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Eagle Scout Max C. April, Boy Scout Troop 40
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. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Falmouth Chamber of Commerce 2022 Citizen of the Year - Jay Zavala
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Affirm appointment of Town Planner Jed Cornock, he has been Asst. Town Planner, Acting Town Planner, and his resume is i
Affirm the appointment
To affirm the appointment.
From the minutes
“Chair Brown motion to affirm the appointment. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to close the hearing. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Dr. Taylor motion approval. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Wetlands/Dock - Andrew Goldman - Application for Special Permit to construct a fixed pier with a 4' walkway and a 6'x16'
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion to close the hearing. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Taylor)
Wetlands/Dock - Andrew Goldman - Application for Special Permit to construct a fixed pier with a 4' walkway and a 6'x16' float in the waters of Green Pond located at 60 Pheasant Lane (15 minutes)
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Vote to Adopt Amended Order of Betterment Assessment for the Little Pond Sewer Service Area (Kendall Lane)
In agreement with the applicant, to continue this item to Monday May 9, 2022
In agreement with the applicant, to continue this item to Monday May 9, 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion, in agreement with the applicant, to continue this item to Monday May 9, 2022. Second Ms. English Braga. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Braga)
Application for a New Wine, Malt and Cordials Common Victualler License - Mike Bullard Concierge Services, Inc. d/b/a Do
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to close the hearing. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Application for a New Wine, Malt and Cordials Common Victualler License - Mike Bullard Concierge Services, Inc. d/b/a Doggz & Hoggz located at 781 Main Street, Falmouth
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Comcast cable license ratification Michael Eder, Chair Cable Advisory Committee, reviewed membership. The committee has
I hereby move that the Board, as cable television license Issuing Authority, vote as follows: To grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License, with a License renewal term of April 1, 2022 -...
I hereby move that the Board, as cable television license Issuing Authority, vote as follows: To grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License, with a License renewal term of April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2032, to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC. ("Comcast"). All terms and conditions contained in the Renewal License have been agreed to by Comcast. Comcast, by and through its authorized representative, shall execute this Renewal License (Agreement) as set out on the Signature Page of the Renewal License.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price read the following as a motion: I hereby move that the Board, as cable television license Issuing Authority, vote as follows: To grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License, with a License renewal term of April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2032, to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC. ("Comcast"). All terms and conditions contained in the Renewal License have been agreed to by Comcast. Comcast, by and through its authorized representative, shall execute this Renewal License (Agreement) as set out on the Signature Page of the Renewal License. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Recognize and acknowledge the Senior Citizen Discount letter from Comcast, dated April 11, 2022 and signed by Comcast's Senior Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Michael Galla
To recognize and acknowledge the Senior Citizen Discount letter from Comcast, dated April 11, 2022 and signed by Comcast's Senior Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Michael Galla.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion to recognize and acknowledge the Senior Citizen Discount letter from Comcast, dated April 11, 2022 and signed by Comcast's Senior Manager of Government & Regulatory Affairs, Michael Galla. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Request for Variance to Sign Code - The Yoga Collaborative - 580B North Falmouth Highway
Request for Variance to Sign Code - The Yoga Collaborative - 580B North Falmouth Highway
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Wind Turbine Disposition On-Line Permitting
Make the summary evaluation part of the record and include Mr. Suso's comments
To make the summary evaluation part of the record and include Mr. Suso's comments.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to make the summary evaluation part of the record and include Mr. Suso's comments. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Naming request to consider naming the connector from the Shining Sea Bikeway to the crossing at Palmer Ave. onto Kathari
Approval of the consent agenda license items a through g as printed
Approval of the consent agenda license items a through g as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of the consent agenda license items a through g as printed. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Approval of administrative order items a through k
Approval of administrative order items a through k.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion approval of administrative order items a through k. Second Dr. Taylor. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Taylor)
Naming request to consider naming the connector from the Shining Sea Bikeway to the crossing at Palmer Ave. onto Katharine Lee Bates Rd. as the Kevin Lynch Connector and to place a sign or
.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga read Item 3 as a motion. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Patterson)
Public Session: March 14, 2022
Approve and release minutes: Public Session: March 14, 2022
Approval as edited and release for public access.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as edited and release for public access. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Executive Session: April 11, 2022 (#1 and #2) Session 1
Approve minutes: Executive Session: April 11, 2022 (#1 and #2) Session 1
Approval and not release for public access.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, PriceAbstained: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and not release for public access. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1. (Dr. Taylor).” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approve and release minutes: Executive Session: April 11, 2022 (#1 and #2) Session 1
Approval and release for public access.
Yes: Braga, Brown, Patterson, PriceAbstained: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and release for public access. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1. (Dr. Taylor).” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Adjourn at approximately 11pm
To adjourn at approximately 11pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. English Braga motion to adjourn at approximately 11pm. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Braga, second: Price)
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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