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December 19, 2022
13 recorded votes, 3 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 p.m.
Convene the executive session M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating...
To convene the executive session M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson moved to convene the executive session M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position 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: Patterson, second: Price)
Acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, Discussion and Vote on application from Falmouth Housing Cor
The Select Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing fund, grant $2,500,000 to Falmouth Housing Corp for the construction of 48 units of affordable rental housing for seniors...
That the Select Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing fund, grant $2,500,000 to Falmouth Housing Corp for the construction of 48 units of affordable rental housing for seniors age 62 and older at 24 Scranton Ave. and 763 Main Street. This amount is in addition to the $2,300,000 previously approved bringing the total subsidy for the property to $4,800,000 in total. And to authorize the Interim Town Manager to execute a commitment letter setting forth the terms of the financial award to the Falmouth Housing Trust.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion that the Select Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing fund, grant $2,500,000 to Falmouth Housing Corp for the construction of 48 units of affordable rental housing for seniors age 62 and older at 24 Scranton Ave. and 763 Main Street. This amount is in addition to the $2,300,000 previously approved bringing the total subsidy for the property to $4,800,000 in total. And to authorize the Interim Town Manager to execute a commitment letter setting forth the terms of the financial award to the Falmouth Housing Trust. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, Discussion and Vote on application from Falmouth Housing Tru
The Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing fund, grant $32,500 to Falmouth Housing Trust to place a permanent deed restriction on the existing house at 33 Pheasant Lane
That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing fund, grant $32,500 to Falmouth Housing Trust to place a permanent deed restriction on the existing house at 33 Pheasant Lane. This amount is in addition to the $100,000 previously approved bringing the total subsidy for the property to $132,500 in total. And to authorize the Interim Town Manager to execute a commitment letter setting forth the terms of the financial award to the Falmouth Housing Trust.
Yes: Brown, Patterson, Price, TaylorAbstained: Zylinski
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion that the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing fund, grant $32,500 to Falmouth Housing Trust to place a permanent deed restriction on the existing house at 33 Pheasant Lane. This amount is in addition to the $100,000 previously approved bringing the total subsidy for the property to $132,500 in total. And to authorize the Interim Town Manager to execute a commitment letter setting forth the terms of the financial award to the Falmouth Housing Trust. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1. (Mr. Zylinski)..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Deny the applicant's request in its entirety
To deny the applicant's request in its entirety.
Yes: Brown, Price, Taylor, ZylinskiNo: Patterson
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski motion to deny the applicant's request in its entirety. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-4. No-1. (Mr. Patterson).” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Town Manager selection process Mr. Johnson-Staub recused himself.
Approval of the screening committee
Approval of the screening committee.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval of the screening committee. Second Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Appoint Keith Schwegel as Chair of the Screening Committee
To appoint Keith Schwegel as Chair of the Screening Committee.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski motion to appoint Keith Schwegel as Chair of the Screening Committee. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Patterson)
Approval of the Town Manager salary range of $180,000-210,000
Approval of the Town Manager salary range of $180,000-210,000.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval of the Town Manager salary range of $180,000-210,000. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Approve Annual License Renewals for 2023 ALL ALCOHOL RESTAURANT LICENSE and
Approval of the annual license renewals for 2023
Approval of the annual license renewals for 2023.
The count lists Sam Patterson as absent for this vote, so Sam Patterson is left out of it.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval of the annual license renewals for 2023. Second Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Absent-1. (Mr. Patterson).” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve Eversource easements for Surf Dr. and Mill Rd.
Approval of the consent agenda
Approval of the consent agenda.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval of the consent agenda. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Review and Vote to Approve Minutes of Meetings Public Session - the time should be listed in the minutes.
Approval as amended adding the time of the meeting
Approval as amended adding the time of the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval as amended adding the time of the meeting. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approve Minutes of Meetings Public Session - the time should be listed in the minutes
Approval as amended.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion approval as amended. Second Mr. Patterson. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Approval and release for public access.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion approval and release for public access. Second Mr. Zylinski. Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Zylinski)
Adjourn at approximately 8:07 p.m
To adjourn at approximately 8:07 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion to adjourn at approximately 8:07 p.m. 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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