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July 25, 2022
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Onjalé Scott Price, Sam Patterson, Doug Brown, Scott Zylinski
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Chair Taylor called the open session to order at 5:30 pm.
Convene the executive session 1
To convene the executive session 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) - To discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiation with non-union personnel (Julian M. Suso, Town Manager) and M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation (Julian M. Suso, Town Manager) because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations. Ms. Scott
The roll call reads "Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Scott Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye" (Ms. Scott Price's name is typed twice in one entry).
From the minutes
“Chair Taylor motioned to convene the executive session 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) - To discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiation with non-union personnel (Julian M. Suso, Town Manager) and M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation (Julian M. Suso, Town Manager) because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations. Ms. Scott Ms. Scott Price 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: Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Ms. Scott Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Proclamation - Eagle Scout Nicholas Cenzalli, Jr. of Boy Scout Troop 40
Proclamation - Eagle Scout Nicholas Cenzalli, Jr. of Boy Scout Troop 40
As a motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson read the proclamation as a motion. Second Ms. Scott Price. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Susanne Murphy
Appoint Ms. Murphy to a term ending 6/30/2025
To appoint Ms. Murphy to a term ending 6/30/2025.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to appoint Ms. Murphy to a term ending 6/30/2025. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Marc Finneran Mr. Finneran said that he has been on a Town committee for the last six years, and he did what he
Appoint Mr. Finneran to a full term ending 6/30/2027
To appoint Mr. Finneran to a full term ending 6/30/2027.
From the minutes
“Chair Taylor motion to appoint Mr. Finneran to a full term ending 6/30/2027. Second Mr. Brown. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Brown)
Matthew Patrick
Appoint Mr. Patrick to a term ending 6/30/2024
To appoint Mr. Patrick to a term ending 6/30/2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to appoint Mr. Patrick to a term ending 6/30/2024. Second Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Scott Mueller
Appoint Mr. Mueller as an alternate to a term ending 6/30/2024
To appoint Mr. Mueller as an alternate to a term ending 6/30/2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to appoint Mr. Mueller as an alternate to a term ending 6/30/2024. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
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)
Scott Mueller
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Announce November 2022 Annual Town Meeting schedule (5 minutes) Mr. Johnson-Staub noted the proposed schedule in the pac
Post the proposed schedule in the packet
To post the proposed schedule in the packet.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to post the proposed schedule in the packet. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approve application for a Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Woods Hole Historical Museum - Oyster Talk and
Approve application for a Special One-Day Wine and Malt Liquor License - Woods Hole Historical Museum - Oyster Talk and Tasting - 579 Woods Hole Road - Friday, 8/26/22
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Authorize approval of grant agreement with Barnstable County for receipt of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funds
Authorize approval of grant agreement with Barnstable County for receipt of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funds for Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Retroactively approve application for the 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds in the amount of $10
Retroactively approve application for the 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant funds in the amount of $10,516 for Bosch Crash Computer Reader (CDR) for use by Police
Approval.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Approve Warrant for the Tuesday, September 6, 2022 State Primary
Approve Warrant for the Tuesday, September 6, 2022 State Primary
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Vote to accept donation from Teaticket Civic Association in the amount of $600.00 to the Veterans Department Donation Ac
Accept donation from Teaticket Civic Association in the amount of $600.00 to the Veterans 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 - June 6, 2022
Approval with edits and release for public access
Approval with edits and release for public access. Ms. Scott Price second.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval with edits and release for public access. Ms. Scott Price second. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson)
Approval and release for public access
Approval and release for public access. Ms. Scott Price second.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and release for public access. Ms. Scott Price second. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson)
Hold the June 21 and July 11 minutes for revision
To hold the June 21 and July 11 minutes for revision.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to hold the June 21 and July 11 minutes for revision. Second Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Zylinski)
Executive Session - July 11, 2022
Approve and release minutes: Executive Session - July 11, 2022
Approval and release for public access.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and release for public access. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approve minutes: Executive Session - July 11, 2022
To approve and not release for public access.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve and not release for public access. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Executive Session - July 11, 2022
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion to adjourn. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (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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