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May 23, 2022
18 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Onjalé Scott Price, Sam Patterson, Doug Brown, Scott Zylinski
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Convene the executive session M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all unions excluding police and fire; and M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) to discuss...
To convene the executive session M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all unions excluding police and fire; and M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) to discuss strategy with respect to nonunion personnel (COVID premium pay) M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) - To conduct strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel: Town Manager because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
The roll call lists a member twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chair Brown called the open session to order at 6:00 p.m. and motioned to convene the executive session M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with all unions excluding police and fire; and M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) to discuss strategy with respect to nonunion personnel (COVID premium pay) M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) - To conduct strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel: Town Manager 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: Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Dr. Taylor, aye; Chair Brown, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Reorganization of the Select Board
Dr. Taylor for Select Board Chair
Dr. Taylor for Select Board Chair.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price nominated Dr. Taylor for Select Board Chair. Second Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes-5. No0. Chair Taylor accepted the nomination..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Reorganization of the Select Board Ms. Scott Price nominated Dr. Taylor for Select Board Chair. Second Mr. Zylinski. Vot
Ms. Scott Price for Vice Chair
Ms. Scott Price for Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“Chair Taylor nominated Ms. Scott Price for Vice Chair. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Patterson)
Interview, vote and appoint committee members to the Commission on Disabilities - Rosemarie Gagnon, There are several po
Ms. Gagnon for a term expiring 6/30/24
Ms. Gagnon for a term expiring 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson nominated Ms. Gagnon for a term expiring 6/30/24. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Ms. Mota for a term expiring 6/30/23
Ms. Mota for a term expiring 6/30/23.
Yes: Brown, Patterson, PriceNo: Taylor, Zylinski
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson nominated Ms. Mota for a term expiring 6/30/23. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-3. No-2 (Mr. Zylinski and Chair Taylor.).” (Motion: Patterson, 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
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Discussion of Select Board policy for disposition of items valued less than $10,000 Ms. Johnson-Staub noted draft policy
Approval of the first policy, Disposal of Surplus Supplies Policy
Approval of the first policy, Disposal of Surplus Supplies Policy.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval of the first policy, Disposal of Surplus Supplies Policy. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approve the disposal of surplus firearms policy in the packet
To approve the disposal of surplus firearms policy in the packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve the disposal of surplus firearms policy in the packet. Second Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Zylinski)
Acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, consider approval of application from Falmouth Housing Corp.
Acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, motion approval of application from the Falmouth Housing Corp. for $100,000 to secure permanent deed restriction to preserve...
Acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, motion approval of application from the Falmouth Housing Corp. for $100,000 to secure permanent deed restriction to preserve affordability of one existing single family house located at 51 Esker Place.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, motion approval of application from the Falmouth Housing Corp. for $100,000 to secure permanent deed restriction to preserve affordability of one existing single family house located at 51 Esker Place. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Consider changes to Select Board meeting schedule
Approval of the revised schedule in the packet
Approval of the revised schedule in the packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval of the revised schedule in the packet. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Application for a special one-day wine and malt liquor license - Shipwrecked - Road Race After Party - Shipwrecked and H
Application for a special one-day wine and malt liquor license - Shipwrecked - Road Race After Party - Shipwrecked and Heights Hotel parking lot - Sunday, 8/21/22
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Vote to accept a donation in the amount of $335.00 from Kane Productions to the Conservation Department donation account
Accept a donation in the amount of $335.00 from Kane Productions to the Conservation Department donation account
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Public Session - January 31, 2022
Approve and release minutes: Public Session - January 31, 2022
Approval and release for public access as edited.
Yes: Brown, Patterson, Price, TaylorAbstained: Zylinski
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and release for public access as edited. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1 (Mr. Zylinski)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approval and release for public access as edited.
Yes: Brown, Patterson, Price, TaylorAbstained: Zylinski
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and release for public access as edited. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1 (Mr. Zylinski)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approval and release for public access as edited.
Yes: Brown, Patterson, Price, TaylorAbstained: Zylinski
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and release for public access as edited. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1 (Mr. Zylinski)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Executive Session - May 9, 2022 Session #1
Approve minutes: Executive Session - May 9, 2022 Session #1
Approval and not release for public access as edited.
Yes: Brown, Patterson, Price, TaylorAbstained: Zylinski
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and not release for public access as edited. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1 (Mr. Zylinski)..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Adjourn at approximately 9pm
To adjourn at approximately 9pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion to adjourn at approximately 9pm. Second Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
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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