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September 12, 2022
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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 approximately 5:00 p.m.
Convene the executive sessions: 1
To convene the executive sessions: 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) - To discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiation with non-union personnel (Interim Town Manager Peter Johnson-Staub). 2. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining: Police Sergeants. 3. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining COVID premium pay. 4. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining: Firefighters Union because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski motioned to convene the executive sessions: 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) - To discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiation with non-union personnel (Interim Town Manager Peter Johnson-Staub). 2. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining: Police Sergeants. 3. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining COVID premium pay. 4. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(2) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining: Firefighters Union because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations. 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 Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Proclamation - Hispanic Heritage Month
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. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Commission on Substance Use - Greg Giardi-not present.
Appoint Ms. Kraemer to a term ending 6/30/2025
To appoint Ms. Kraemer to a term ending 6/30/2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price moved to appoint Ms. Kraemer to a term ending 6/30/2025. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Community Preservation Committee - Tom Crane has been a summer resident all his life and lived here year round in the 19
Appoint Mr. Crane to a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint Mr. Crane to a term ending 6/30/23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski moved to appoint Mr. Crane to a term ending 6/30/23. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Cultural Council - Nicole Engstrom, present, self-employed musician.
Appoint Ms. Engstrom to a term ending 6/30/25
To appoint Ms. Engstrom to a term ending 6/30/25.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to appoint Ms. Engstrom to a term ending 6/30/25. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Appoint Mr. Scharr to a term ending 6/30/2024 and then amended his motion to 6/30/2025
To appoint Mr. Scharr to a term ending 6/30/2024 and then amended his motion to 6/30/2025.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to appoint Mr. Scharr to a term ending 6/30/2024 and then amended his motion to 6/30/2025. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Wetlands/Dock - Peter and Karen Hargraves - Application for Special Permit to construct an elevated walkway, ramp and fl
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price moved to close the hearing. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Approve the permit
To approve the permit.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson moved to approve the permit. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Application for a Wine and Malt Common Victualler License - Dilly's Grill, LLC d/b/a Dilly's Taqueria, located at 281 Ma
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson moved to close the hearing. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Zylinski)
Approve the license
To approve the license.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to approve the license. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approve application for an Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License - Tony Andrews Farm, 394 Old Meetingho
Approve contingent on the plans being submitted and working out any safety issues with the Falmouth Fire Department and the Falmouth Police Department
To approve contingent on the plans being submitted and working out any safety issues with the Falmouth Fire Department and the Falmouth Police Department.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to approve contingent on the plans being submitted and working out any safety issues with the Falmouth Fire Department and the Falmouth Police Department. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Request Support for Bike path Overpass Mural - David Vieira The mural is a memorial to Kianna Paige Barrows. David Vieir
Approve the Select Board letter of support
To approve the Select Board letter of support.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski moved to approve the Select Board letter of support. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Vote Articles and Execute Warrant for November 2022 Annual Town Meeting (20 minutes) Mr. Johnson-Staub said that a copy
Approve the articles and execute warrant for the November Town Meeting
To approve the articles and execute warrant for the November Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price moved to approve the articles and execute warrant for the November Town Meeting. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
G.L. c. 268a, § 20(b) filed by Nancy R. Taylor.
G.L. c. 268a, § 20(b) filed by Nancy R. Taylor
To approve this item.
The minutes say 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Onjalé Scott Price, Sam Patterson, Doug Brown and Scott Zylinski). Showing the count only. Nancy Taylor stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski moved to approve this item. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Patterson)
Golf Advisory Committee - Carey Murphy, The 300 Committee Representative
Approve all the consent agenda items including licenses, administrative orders, and committee appointments
To approve all the consent agenda items including licenses, administrative orders, and committee appointments.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson moved to approve all the consent agenda items including licenses, administrative orders, and committee appointments. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Adjourn at approximately 9 p.m
To adjourn at approximately 9 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown moved to adjourn at approximately 9 p.m. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, 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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