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December 5, 2022
23 recorded votes, 6 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
Affirm the appointment of Eduard Senteio to the position of Finance Director
To affirm the appointment of Eduard Senteio to the position of Finance Director.
From the minutes
“Motion by Douglas Brown: To affirm the appointment of Eduard Senteio to the position of Finance Director. Second: Sam Patterson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Endorse both letters to MADEP and ask the Town Manager to send them out on the Select Board's behalf
To endorse both letters to MADEP and ask the Town Manager to send them out on the Select Board's behalf
From the minutes
“Motion by Sam Patterson: To endorse both letters to MADEP and ask the Town Manager to send them out on the Select Board's behalf Second: Scott Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Patterson, second: Zylinski)
Waive the residency requirement for Eduard Senteio
To waive the residency requirement for Eduard Senteio
From the minutes
“Motion by Scott Zylinski: To waive the residency requirement for Eduard Senteio Second: Onjalé Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Appoint Mr. Hodor to the Veterans Council Committee
To appoint Mr. Hodor to the Veterans Council Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Douglas Brown: To appoint Mr. Hodor to the Veterans Council Committee. Second: Sam Patterson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Appoint Ron Nasif to the Veterans Council as a representative from DAV
To appoint Ron Nasif to the Veterans Council as a representative from DAV
Yes: Brown, Patterson, PriceNo: Taylor, Zylinski
From the minutes
“Motion by Douglas Brown: To appoint Ron Nasif to the Veterans Council as a representative from DAV Second: Sam Patterson Vote: Yes - 3 No - 2 (Nancy Taylor and Scott Zylinski).” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Scott Zylinski: To close the hearing Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski)
That the Town of Falmouth continues to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of "1" and to reject the residential, commercial, and open space exemption
That the Town of Falmouth continues to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of "1" and to reject the residential, commercial, and open space exemption
From the minutes
“Motion by Onjalé Scott Price: That the Town of Falmouth continues to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of "1" and to reject the residential, commercial, and open space exemption Second: Sam Patterson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
The minutes add: "(Mr. Zylinski was not present for vote.)". Scott Zylinski had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Motion by Onjalé Scott Price: To close the hearing Second: Sam Patterson Vote: Yes - 4 (Mr. Zylinski was not present for vote.) No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Approve the application as submitted
To approve the application as submitted
From the minutes
“Motion by Sam Patterson: To approve the application as submitted Second: Scott Zylinski At this point, Peter Johnson-Staub said that he was not certain about the details of other Main St. businesses regarding entertainment, and that if there were complaints, it is more challenging to restrict an already-approved license. He cautioned that there may be standards involved regarding showing cause for restrictions in those cases. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Patterson, second: Zylinski)
Allow the applicant to withdraw the pending application without prejudice
To allow the applicant to withdraw the pending application without prejudice.
From the minutes
“Motion by Scott Zylinski: To allow the applicant to withdraw the pending application without prejudice. Second: Sam Patterson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Patterson)
That the Board approve an Amendment to the Intermunicipal Agreement among the Towns of Falmouth, Sandwich, Mashpee and Bourne For the Maintenance and Operation of a Regional Municipal Services...
That the Board approve an Amendment to the Intermunicipal Agreement among the Towns of Falmouth, Sandwich, Mashpee and Bourne For the Maintenance and Operation of a Regional Municipal Services Facility at the Joint Base Cape Cod, dated July 1, 2018, for the purpose of effecting the Town of Bourne's withdrawal from the intermunicipal Agreement prior to the December 31, 2022 Agreement termination date.
Yes: Brown, Patterson, Price, TaylorAbstained: Zylinski
From the minutes
“Motion by Onjalé Scott Price: That the Board approve an Amendment to the Intermunicipal Agreement among the Towns of Falmouth, Sandwich, Mashpee and Bourne For the Maintenance and Operation of a Regional Municipal Services Facility at the Joint Base Cape Cod, dated July 1, 2018, for the purpose of effecting the Town of Bourne's withdrawal from the intermunicipal Agreement prior to the December 31, 2022 Agreement termination date. Second: Sam Patterson Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1 (Scott Zylinski).” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Further, that the Board vote pursuant to Article XIV of the amended intermunicipal Agreement among the Town of Falmouth, Sandwich and Mashpee to extend the term of said Intermunicipal Agreement to...
Further, that the Board vote pursuant to Article XIV of the amended intermunicipal Agreement among the Town of Falmouth, Sandwich and Mashpee to extend the term of said Intermunicipal Agreement to June 30, 2026 upon the mutual agreement of said Towns.
Yes: Brown, Patterson, Price, TaylorAbstained: Zylinski
From the minutes
“Motion by Onjalé Scott Price: Further, that the Board vote pursuant to Article XIV of the amended intermunicipal Agreement among the Town of Falmouth, Sandwich and Mashpee to extend the term of said Intermunicipal Agreement to June 30, 2026 upon the mutual agreement of said Towns. Second: Sam Patterson Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1 (Scott Zylinski).” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Approve the application to the Conservation Commission for invasive species management
To approve the application to the Conservation Commission for invasive species management.
From the minutes
“Motion by Douglas Brown: To approve the application to the Conservation Commission for invasive species management. Second: Sam Patterson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approve the requested allocation
To approve the requested allocation.
From the minutes
“Motion by Douglas Brown: To approve the requested allocation. Second: Scott Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Approve the April 2023 Town Meeting schedule
To approve the April 2023 Town Meeting schedule
From the minutes
“Motion by Douglas Brown: To approve the April 2023 Town Meeting schedule Second: Sam Patterson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approve all license application for each of the types of applications provided to us
To approve all license application for each of the types of applications provided to us
From the minutes
“Motion by Sam Patterson: To approve all license application for each of the types of applications provided to us Second: Onjalé Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Vote to approve expenditure in excess of $500.00 from the Falmouth Fire Rescue Department donation account to purchase a
Approve all items under the Consent Agenda except for "c" and "d" under Administrative Orders
To approve all items under the Consent Agenda except for "c" and "d" under Administrative Orders
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
“Motion by Chair Taylor: To approve all items under the Consent Agenda except for "c" and "d" under Administrative Orders Second: Onjalé Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Approve expenditure in excess of $500.00 from the Falmouth Fire Rescue Department donation account to purchase a new replacement commercial grade range for the Fire Department
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Onjalé Scott Price: To approve Second: Sam Patterson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Approve (Nancy Taylor)
To approve (Nancy Taylor)
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Onjalé Scott Price: To approve (Nancy Taylor) Second: Sam Patterson Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain: 1.” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Approve expenditure in excess of $500.00 from the Falmouth Fire Rescue Department donation account to purchase a new replacement commercial grade range for the Fire Department
To approve and release Open Session Minutes 10/3/2022
From the minutes
“Motion by Sam Patterson: To approve and release Open Session Minutes 10/3/2022 Second: Onjalé Scott Price. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0 (October 24, 2022 minutes- held).” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approve Executive Session minutes for 9/12/2022 Items listed as 2, 3, and 4, with correction, and not release for public access
To approve Executive Session minutes for 9/12/2022 Items listed as 2, 3, and 4, with correction, and not release for public access.
From the minutes
“Motion by Sam Patterson: To approve Executive Session minutes for 9/12/2022 Items listed as 2, 3, and 4, with correction, and not release for public access. Second: Onjalé Scott Price. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approve Executive Session Minutes for 9/12/2022 Item #1, and release for public access
To approve Executive Session Minutes for 9/12/2022 Item #1, and release for public access
From the minutes
“Motion by Sam Patterson: To approve Executive Session Minutes for 9/12/2022 Item #1, and release for public access Second: Onjalé Scott Price. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approve expenditure in excess of $500.00 from the Falmouth Fire Rescue Department donation account to purchase a new replacement commercial grade range for the Fire Department
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Onjalé Scott Price: To adjourn Second: Sam 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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