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February 13, 2023
11 recorded votes, 2 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
Proclaim February 2023 to be Black History Month in the Town of Falmouth and urge all citizens to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities
To proclaim February 2023 to be Black History Month in the Town of Falmouth and urge all citizens to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
From the minutes
“Motion by Doug Brown: To proclaim February 2023 to be Black History Month in the Town of Falmouth and urge all citizens to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Second: Sam Patterson Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Nominate Trisha Herlihy for the unexpired term on the Beach Committee ending on 6/30/2024 Ms. Scott Price noted that anyone can attend Beach Committee meetings and offer input, even if not an...
To nominate Trisha Herlihy for the unexpired term on the Beach Committee ending on 6/30/2024 Ms. Scott Price noted that anyone can attend Beach Committee meetings and offer input, even if not an active member.
From the minutes
“Motion by Scott Zylinski: To nominate Trisha Herlihy for the unexpired term on the Beach Committee ending on 6/30/2024 Ms. Scott Price noted that anyone can attend Beach Committee meetings and offer input, even if not an active member. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Sam Patterson: To close the hearing Second: Scott Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Patterson, second: Zylinski)
Move approval of an application by Portuguese American Association of Falmouth, Inc. to amend its entertainment license and its Sunday entertainment license to be exercised at 55 Ashumet Road,...
To move approval of an application by Portuguese American Association of Falmouth, Inc. to amend its entertainment license and its Sunday entertainment license to be exercised at 55 Ashumet Road, East Falmouth
From the minutes
“Motion by Doug Brown: To move approval of an application by Portuguese American Association of Falmouth, Inc. to amend its entertainment license and its Sunday entertainment license to be exercised at 55 Ashumet Road, East Falmouth Second: Scott Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Close the hearing Brown had recused himself.)
To close the hearing Brown had recused himself.)
Doug Brown stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Sam Patterson: To close the hearing Brown had recused himself.) Second: Scott Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 (Doug Mr. Zylinski said he could agree to a six-month time period. Mr. Patterson said it would be the responsibility of the applicant to install enough sound proofing to be effective at noise mitigation. Ms. Scott Price said she appreciates what the applicant has done to be a good neighbor in addressing the noise concerns..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Zylinski)
Approve the license for 6 months, with it being incumbent upon the applicant to make sure they install enough sound absorbing material, and to return before the Select Board in 6 months
To approve the license for 6 months, with it being incumbent upon the applicant to make sure they install enough sound absorbing material, and to return before the Select Board in 6 months
The minutes add: "(Doug Brown had recused himself.)". Doug Brown stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Scott Zylinski: To approve the license for 6 months, with it being incumbent upon the applicant to make sure they install enough sound absorbing material, and to return before the Select Board in 6 months Second: Onjalé Scott Price Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 (Doug Brown had recused himself.).” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, approve an expenditure of $9,500 from the Fund to retain the services of Brian Switzer to create a video outlining the...
That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, approve an expenditure of $9,500 from the Fund to retain the services of Brian Switzer to create a video outlining the affordable housing issues in our community and authorize the Interim Town Manager to expend said funds for this purpose
From the minutes
“Motion by Onjalé Scott Price: That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, approve an expenditure of $9,500 from the Fund to retain the services of Brian Switzer to create a video outlining the affordable housing issues in our community and authorize the Interim Town Manager to expend said funds for this purpose Second: Sam Patterson Vote: Yes- 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund approve an expenditure of $30,000 from the Fund to retain the services of a consultant to update the Housing Production...
That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund approve an expenditure of $30,000 from the Fund to retain the services of a consultant to update the Housing Production Plan and authorize the Interim Town Manager to expend said funds for this purpose
From the minutes
“Motion by Onjalé Scott Price: That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund approve an expenditure of $30,000 from the Fund to retain the services of a consultant to update the Housing Production Plan and authorize the Interim Town Manager to expend said funds for this purpose Second: Scott Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Affirm seasonal wage schedule for calendar year 2023
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Motion by Onjalé Scott Price: To approve the Consent Agenda Second: Scott Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Affirm seasonal wage schedule for calendar year 2023
To approve and release to the public
From the minutes
“Motion by Sam Patterson: To approve and release to the public Second: Onjalé Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Adjourn at 9:15
To adjourn at 9:15
From the minutes
“Motion by Onjalé Scott Price: To adjourn at 9:15 Second: Scott 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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