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May 22, 2023
22 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Robert Mascali, Onjalé Scott Price
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining -Public Works - M
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining -Public Works - M
The roll call does not give a vote for Onjalé Scott Price, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“called for a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining -Public Works - M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3), and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining Emergency Communications AFSCME Unit C - M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) Motion by Mr. Zylinski: So moved. Second: Mr. Brown Roll call vote: Zylinski: Aye Brown: Aye Mascali: Aye Taylor: Aye.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Nominate Ms. Taylor for position of Chair
To nominate Ms. Taylor for position of Chair
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To nominate Ms. Taylor for position of Chair Second: Mr. Zylinski Ms. Taylor accepted the nomination. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Nominate Mr. Zylinski for position of Vice-Chair Mr. Zylinski accepted the nomination
To nominate Mr. Zylinski for position of Vice-Chair Mr. Zylinski accepted the nomination.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To nominate Mr. Zylinski for position of Vice-Chair Mr. Zylinski accepted the nomination. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price)
Falmouth Chamber of Commerce 2023 Outstanding Citizen of the Year - Rev. Nell Fields
Aloud
Aloud. Motion: We, Nancy R. Taylor, Onjalé Scott Price, Douglas C. Brown, Edwin (Scott) Zylinski II, and Robert P. Mascali as members of the Select Board of the Town of Falmouth, do proclaim by the authority vested in us Revered Nell Fields Falmouth's 2023 Outstanding Citizen of the Year.
From the minutes
“Chair Taylor read the proclamation aloud. Motion: We, Nancy R. Taylor, Onjalé Scott Price, Douglas C. Brown, Edwin (Scott) Zylinski II, and Robert P. Mascali as members of the Select Board of the Town of Falmouth, do proclaim by the authority vested in us Revered Nell Fields Falmouth's 2023 Outstanding Citizen of the Year. Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Wear Orange Day - June 2, 2023 and Wear Orange Weekend - June 3 & 4, 2023
Aloud
Aloud. Motion: We, Nancy R. Taylor, Onjalé Scott Price, Douglas C. Brown, Edwin (Scott) Zylinski II, and Robert P. Mascali as the Select Board of the Town of Falmouth, do hereby proclaim June 2, 2023, to be Wear Orange Day, and June 3 and 4 weekend, 2023, to be Wear Orange Weekend in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price read the proclamation aloud. Motion: We, Nancy R. Taylor, Onjalé Scott Price, Douglas C. Brown, Edwin (Scott) Zylinski II, and Robert P. Mascali as the Select Board of the Town of Falmouth, do hereby proclaim June 2, 2023, to be Wear Orange Day, and June 3 and 4 weekend, 2023, to be Wear Orange Weekend in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Second: Mr Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Price: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve the application
To approve the application
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the application Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve the request
To approve the request
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the request Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve contingent upon the issuance of the Certificate of Inspection and the Food Service Establishment Permit
To approve contingent upon the issuance of the Certificate of Inspection and the Food Service Establishment Permit
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve contingent upon the issuance of the Certificate of Inspection and the Food Service Establishment Permit Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
Take the issue up at a future meeting to be determined to give the COA time to discuss and come back to the Board what their plan is for the wall
To take the issue up at a future meeting to be determined to give the COA time to discuss and come back to the Board what their plan is for the wall
Nancy Taylor stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To take the issue up at a future meeting to be determined to give the COA time to discuss and come back to the Board what their plan is for the wall Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Move forward as recommended with hearings on the proposed schedule with the tiered rate increase
To move forward as recommended with hearings on the proposed schedule with the tiered rate increase
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To move forward as recommended with hearings on the proposed schedule with the tiered rate increase Second: Doug Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
That we send a letter of intent indicating our interest in the Nobska property
That we send a letter of intent indicating our interest in the Nobska property
The minutes add: "(Mr. Mascali had recused himself.)". Robert Mascali stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: That we send a letter of intent indicating our interest in the Nobska property Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 (Mr. Mascali had recused himself.) No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Issue a letter of support for this project highlighting the need for affordable housing in Falmouth
To issue a letter of support for this project highlighting the need for affordable housing in Falmouth
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To issue a letter of support for this project highlighting the need for affordable housing in Falmouth Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Approve
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Brown)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Approve Town Manager Contract
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the Consent Agenda Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Approve Town Manager Contract
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Unanimous in favor.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To adjourn Second: Mr. 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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