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February 27, 2023
27 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Onjalé Scott Price, Doug Brown, Scott Zylinski, Sam Patterson
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The open session was called to Order by Chair Taylor at 6pm.
Convene the executive session under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - non-union personnel because to not go into executive session could...
To convene the executive session under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - non-union personnel because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motioned to convene the executive session under M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - non-union personnel because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. It was followed by a unanimous 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: Chair Taylor, aye; Doug Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Proclamation in Recognition of Waquoit Congregational Church
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Chair Taylor read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Agricultural Commission - Stanwood Ingram Mr. Ingram stated he served on the commission before.
Appoint Mr. Ingram to a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint Mr. Ingram to a term ending 6/30/23.
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Nancy Taylor, Onjalé Scott Price, Doug Brown, Scott Zylinski and Sam Patterson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski motioned to appoint Mr. Ingram to a term ending 6/30/23. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-4. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Patterson)
Commission on Substance Use Beverly Costa-Ciavola, Chair, noted there are two openings on the committee.
Appoint Mr. Corey to a term ending 6/30/24
To appoint Mr. Corey to a term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion to appoint Mr. Corey to a term ending 6/30/24. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close hearing
To close hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson made a motion to close hearing. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Approval
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Discuss and vote 5% local retirement COLA option Falmouth Retirement Board requested approval, effective this year going
Grant an increase to the Cost-of-Living Adjustment from 3.0% to 5.0% on a maximum base retirement allowance of $14,000 for FY2023, pursuant to Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022
To grant an increase to the Cost-of-Living Adjustment from 3.0% to 5.0% on a maximum base retirement allowance of $14,000 for FY2023, pursuant to Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion to grant an increase to the Cost-of-Living Adjustment from 3.0% to 5.0% on a maximum base retirement allowance of $14,000 for FY2023, pursuant to Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Application for a Change of Officers/Directors and a Change of Manager - Cape Verdean Club of Falmouth, Inc., located at
Application for a Change of Officers/Directors and a Change of Manager - Cape Verdean Club of Falmouth, Inc., located at 126 Sandwich Road, East Falmouth
To approve.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motioned to approve. Second Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Vote Article Recommendations for April 2023 Annual Town Meeting Mr. Johnson-Staub noted the reason to call a special tow
Request to hold a Special Town Meeting for consideration of the two articles
To request to hold a Special Town Meeting for consideration of the two articles. Mr. Johnson-Staub said the Select Boards needs to vote the following: 1. Call a Special Town Meeting for 4/10/23. 2. Announce the warrant for the Special Town Meeting will close on 3/1/23, then they will have an additional meeting on 3/6/23 to vote the warrant.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to request to hold a Special Town Meeting for consideration of the two articles..” (Motion: Brown)
Announce the warrant for the Special Town Meeting will close on 3/1/23, then they will have an additional meeting on 3/6
Hold a Special Town Meeting on 4/10/23
To hold a Special Town Meeting on 4/10/23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to hold a Special Town Meeting on 4/10/23. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant on 3/1/23
To close the Special Town Meeting Warrant on 3/1/23.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant on 3/1/23. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Vote articles.
Recommend Article 14 as printed
To recommend Article 14 as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to recommend Article 14 as printed. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Recommend indefinite postponement of Article 15
To recommend indefinite postponement of Article 15.
Yes: Brown, Patterson, ZylinskiNo: Price, Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motioned to recommend indefinite postponement of Article 15. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-3. No-2 (Chair Taylor and Ms. Scott Price.).” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Support Article 18 as printed
To support Article 18 as printed.
Yes: Brown, Patterson, Price, ZylinskiNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to support Article 18 as printed. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-4. No-1 (Chair Taylor)..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Recommend as printed
To recommend as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to recommend as printed. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Recommend as printed in case it is a fallback position
To recommend as printed in case it is a fallback position. If the special election is approved, they can change their recommendation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to recommend as printed in case it is a fallback position. If the special election is approved, they can change their recommendation. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Recommend as printed
To recommend as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson made a motion to recommend as printed. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Zylinski)
Articles
To approve as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to approve as printed. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
To approve as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to approve as printed. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
To approve as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to approve as printed. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Approve as printed
To approve as printed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson made a motion to approve as printed. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
To approve as printed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to approve as printed. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Brown)
Authorize Application for SAFER Grant to Fund Additional Fire Department Personnel (5 minutes) Safer grant would fund 6
Authorize application for SAFER Grant to fund additional Fire Department Personnel
To authorize application for SAFER Grant to fund additional Fire Department Personnel.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motioned to authorize application for SAFER Grant to fund additional Fire Department Personnel. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Confirm name of Hatchville Fire Station
Confirm the name of the Hatchville fire station
To confirm the name of the Hatchville fire station.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to confirm the name of the Hatchville fire station. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Authorize application to Division of Local Services for a second referendum due to the increase cost for wastewater impr
Approve the consent agenda
To approve the consent agenda.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Public Session January 23, 2023
Approve and release minutes: Public Session January 23, 2023
To approve with edits and release for public access.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson made a motion to approve with edits and release for public access. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Public Session January 23, 2023
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, 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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