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May 1, 2023
17 recorded votes, 1 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 6:00 p.m.
Convene the executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A s. 21(a)(2) - To discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager) because to not go into executive...
To convene the executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A s. 21(a)(2) - To discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager) because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski motioned to convene the executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A s. 21(a)(2) - To discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager) 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: Ms. Scott Price, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Mr. Patterson, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye; Chair Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Police Week - May 14 - 20, 2023
In the packet as a motion
In the packet as a motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson read the proclamation in the packet as a motion. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
Falmouth Community Television (FCTV) Month - June 2023
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. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
Falmouth Community Television (FCTV) Month - June 2023 Ms. Scott Price read the proclamation in the packet as a motion.
Recess for ten minutes to celebrate Mr. Patterson
Recess for ten minutes to celebrate Mr. Patterson.
From the minutes
“Chair Taylor motion recess for ten minutes to celebrate Mr. Patterson. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Affirmative Action Committee Milene Chioatto
Approve Ms. Chioatto for the unexpired term ending 6/30/24
To approve Ms. Chioatto for the unexpired term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motioned to approve Ms. Chioatto for the unexpired term ending 6/30/24. Second Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve Ms. Bower for a term ending June 30, 2025
To approve Ms. Bower for a term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motioned to approve Ms. Bower for a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve Ms. Mapp for a term ending June 30, 2025
To approve Ms. Mapp for a term ending June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motioned to approve Ms. Mapp for a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Authorize Water Superintendent to amend water usage restrictions as needed based on drought conditions.
Amend by lifting the water use restrictions recommended by the Water Department and implemented by the Falmouth Select Board on 8/8/2022 as needed based on drought conditions
To amend by lifting the water use restrictions recommended by the Water Department and implemented by the Falmouth Select Board on 8/8/2022 as needed based on drought conditions.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motioned to amend by lifting the water use restrictions recommended by the Water Department and implemented by the Falmouth Select Board on 8/8/2022 as needed based on drought conditions. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Beach Committee mission statement The mission statement was brought forward, in the packet is the mission statement and
Amend the item one to include serving as volunteers and representatives for Falmouth beaches under the direction of the Beach Superintendent
To amend the item one to include serving as volunteers and representatives for Falmouth beaches under the direction of the Beach Superintendent.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motioned to amend the item one to include serving as volunteers and representatives for Falmouth beaches under the direction of the Beach Superintendent. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve mission statement for disposable plastic regulation committee.
Approval of the mission statement and change of the name to the Plastic Reduction Advisory Committee and the committee will sunset once the BOH has acted on the Committee's recommendation
Approval of the mission statement and change of the name to the Plastic Reduction Advisory Committee and the committee will sunset once the BOH has acted on the Committee's recommendation.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motioned approval of the mission statement and change of the name to the Plastic Reduction Advisory Committee and the committee will sunset once the BOH has acted on the Committee's recommendation. Second Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Police vehicle replacement policy
Amend the language in the policy
To amend the language in the policy.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motioned to amend the language in the policy. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, Discussion and Vote on application from Falmouth Housing Tru
Acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, Discussion and Vote on application from Falmouth Housing Trust for $500,000 for affordable housing project at on Mr. Patterson Turner Road
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motioned approval. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Patterson)
Residential occupancy deed restriction
Approval to send letter of support to enable residential deed restriction
Approval to send letter of support to enable residential deed restriction.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motioned approval to send letter of support to enable residential deed restriction. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Vote to accept donation from Nancy L. Erikson and John S. Erikson in memory of Jack Erikson in the amount of $500.00 to
Accept donation from Nancy L. Erikson and John S. Erikson in memory of Jack Erikson in the amount of $500.00 to the Falmouth Fire Rescue Department
Approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski motioned approval. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Public Session - April 10, 2023 (meetings 1 and 2) Meeting 1
Approve and release minutes: Public Session - April 10, 2023 (meetings 1 and 2) Meeting 1
To approve as edited and release for public access.
From the minutes
“Mr. Patterson motion to approve as edited and release for public access. Second Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Patterson, second: Price)
To approve and release for public access.
Yes: Brown, Price, Taylor, ZylinskiAbstained: Patterson
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motioned to approve and release for public access. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1. (Mr. Patterson Abstained)..” (Motion: Price, second: Brown)
Public Session - April 10, 2023 (meetings 1 and 2) Meeting 1
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motioned to adjourn. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Patterson)
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