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June 5, 2023
47 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Onjalé Scott Price, Robert Mascali
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Daniel Gessen Unavailable until after June 12, 2023.
Appoint Michael Lewis
To appoint Michael Lewis.
Yes: Brown, Mascali, Taylor, ZylinskiNo: Price
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to appoint Michael Lewis. Mr. Mascali seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-4. No-1. (Ms. Scott Price).” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Appoint Amy Roth
To appoint Amy Roth.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to appoint Amy Roth. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Appoint Kristine Copley
To appoint Kristine Copley.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to appoint Kristine Copley. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Appoint Philip Gessen
To appoint Philip Gessen.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to appoint Philip Gessen. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Appoint Geralyn Schad
To appoint Geralyn Schad.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mascali made a motion to appoint Geralyn Schad. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Mascali, second: Price)
Appoint Stephanie Murphy
To appoint Stephanie Murphy.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mascali made a motion to appoint Stephanie Murphy. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Mascali, second: Price)
Appoint Stephen Vannerson
To appoint Stephen Vannerson.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to appoint Stephen Vannerson. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Board of Health - Amy Roth
Appoint Amy Roth to a term ending 6/30/26
To appoint Amy Roth to a term ending 6/30/26.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to appoint Amy Roth to a term ending 6/30/26. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Appoint Kevin Kroeger to a term ending 6/30/26
To appoint Kevin Kroeger to a term ending 6/30/26.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to appoint Kevin Kroeger to a term ending 6/30/26. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Conservation Commission Stephen Patton
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/26
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/26.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/26. Mr. Mascali seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
Zoning Board of Appeals Frank Duffy full member
Appoint Frank Duffy to the full member vacancy
To appoint Frank Duffy to the full member vacancy.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski motion to appoint Frank Duffy to the full member vacancy. Mr. Mascali seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Appoint Mr. Petrucci to the Associate member vacancy term ending 6/30/26
To appoint Mr. Petrucci to the Associate member vacancy term ending 6/30/26.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to appoint Mr. Petrucci to the Associate member vacancy term ending 6/30/26. Mr. Mascali seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
Affordable Housing Committee Samuel Patterson
Appoint to the unexpired term ending 6/30/24
To appoint to the unexpired term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Chair Taylor made a motion to appoint to the unexpired term ending 6/30/24. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee ending 6/30/26.
Appoint Paul Joyce to a term ending 6/30/26
To appoint Paul Joyce to a term ending 6/30/26.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to appoint Paul Joyce to a term ending 6/30/26. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Appoint Matthew Delaney to a term ending 6/30/26
To appoint Matthew Delaney to a term ending 6/30/26.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to appoint Matthew Delaney to a term ending 6/30/26. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Appoint Ellen Adams to a term ending 6/30/26
To appoint Ellen Adams to a term ending 6/30/26.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to appoint Ellen Adams to a term ending 6/30/26. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Commission on Substance Use Dennis Lyons
Appoint Mr. Lyons to a term ending 6/30/26
To appoint Mr. Lyons to a term ending 6/30/26.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to appoint Mr. Lyons to a term ending 6/30/26. Mr. Mascali seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Solid Waste Advisory Committee - Robert Garritt
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/26
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/26.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/26. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
South Cape Beach Advisory Committee - Debbie Scott
Appoint to a term ending 6/30/26
To appoint to a term ending 6/30/26.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to appoint to a term ending 6/30/26. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Brown)
Water Quality Management Committee - Two Term ending 6/30/26.
Appoint Edward Jalowiec to a term ending 6/30/26
To appoint Edward Jalowiec to a term ending 6/30/26.
Yes: Brown, Price, Taylor, ZylinskiNo: Mascali
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to appoint Edward Jalowiec to a term ending 6/30/26. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-4. No-1. (Mr. Mascali)..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Appoint John Waterbury to a term ending 6/30/26
To appoint John Waterbury to a term ending 6/30/26.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to appoint John Waterbury to a term ending 6/30/26. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Committee Re-appointments (uncontested seats) Chair Taylor read each board and member.
Approve all except those held
To approve all except those held.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to approve all except those held. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Brown)
Appoint Barbara Schneider
To appoint Barbara Schneider.
Yes: Brown, Mascali, PriceAbstained: Taylor, Zylinski
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to appoint Barbara Schneider. Mr. Mascali seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-3. No-0. Abstain-2. (Chair Taylor and Mr. Zylinski).” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
Appoint Sandra Cuny
To appoint Sandra Cuny.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to appoint Sandra Cuny. Mr. Mascali seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
Appoint Thomas Crane
To appoint Thomas Crane.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to appoint Thomas Crane. Mr. Mascali seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
Appoint Russell Robbins
To appoint Russell Robbins.
Yes: Brown, Mascali, Price, ZylinskiAbstained: Taylor
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to appoint Russell Robbins. Mr. Mascali seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-4. No-0. Abstain-1. (Chair Taylor).” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
Appoint Joseph Strazzulla
To appoint Joseph Strazzulla.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to appoint Joseph Strazzulla. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Proclamation - Day of Portugal - June 10, 2023
Proclamation - Day of Portugal - June 10, 2023
In the packet.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price read the motion in the packet. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price motion to close the hearing. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
For approval under condition of the food service permit and certificate of inspection
For approval under condition of the food service permit and certificate of inspection.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion for approval under condition of the food service permit and certificate of inspection. Mr. Mascali seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
Reopen the hearing
To reopen the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to reopen the hearing. Mr. Mascali seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to close the hearing. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Approve the transfer
To approve the transfer.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to approve the transfer. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Application for a Transfer of an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License by RGMD CORP d/b/a Ristorante Avellino locat
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to close the hearing. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve under condition of inspection and food service permit
To approve under condition of inspection and food service permit.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to approve under condition of inspection and food service permit. Mr. Mascali seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
Affirm Police Chief Appointment Mr. Johnson-Staub described the hiring process and qualifications of Mr. Lourie, he is t
Affirm the Police Chief appointment
To affirm the Police Chief appointment.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to affirm the Police Chief appointment. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Brown)
Presentation and vote to send letter to EPA regarding machine gun range at Joint Base Cape Cod Rosemary Carey, Precinct
Add language to the beginning that says in light of the EPA sole source aquifer review…finds project as proposed in its entirety
To add language to the beginning that says in light of the EPA sole source aquifer review…finds project as proposed in its entirety.
Yes: Brown, Price, ZylinskiNo: Mascali, Taylor
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to add language to the beginning that says in light of the EPA sole source aquifer review…finds project as proposed in its entirety. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-3. No-2. (Mr. Mascali and Chair Taylor).” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Approve with this letter language as amended and eliminating the hyphen from Ms. Scott Price's last name
To approve with this letter language as amended and eliminating the hyphen from Ms. Scott Price's last name.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to approve with this letter language as amended and eliminating the hyphen from Ms. Scott Price's last name. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion to approve letter with the edits and send it on. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve request from Cape Cod Guang Ping Tai Ji Quan Club for a waiver of the special event permit fee for the Tai Ji Pr
Waive the total fee
To waive the total fee.
Yes: Brown, Mascali, Price, TaylorNo: Zylinski
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to waive the total fee. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-4. No-1. (Mr. Zylinski)..” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Request for variance to Sign Code - §184-32 Off-Premise Signs: Falmouth Art Market - Art Market on Tuesdays, 6/27/23 - 8
Request for variance to Sign Code - §184-32 Off-Premise Signs: Falmouth Art Market - Art Market on Tuesdays, 6/27/23 - 8/29/23
To approve.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to approve. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Review of Select Board liaison assignments (10 minutes) Copy in the packet with the liaison policy.
Approve with the amendments
To approve with the amendments.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to approve with the amendments. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Approve the application for an Automatic Amusement Device License - Shipwrecked, LLC d/b/a Shipwrecked located at 263 Gr
Approve the application for an Automatic Amusement Device License - Shipwrecked, LLC d/b/a Shipwrecked located at 263 Grand Avenue, Falmouth
To approve.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to approve. Second Dave Buzanoski, appreciates what was done with the facility and he enjoys going there..” (Motion: Price)
Defer and seek more information
To defer and seek more information.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to defer and seek more information. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Vote to authorize grant application to be submitted to Coastal Zone Management for design of improvement of storm water
Authorize grant application to be submitted to Coastal Zone Management for design of improvement of storm water management on Thomas B. Landers Road
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to approve. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Move the consent agenda holding license a and administrative order e
To move the consent agenda holding license a and administrative order e.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to move the consent agenda holding license a and administrative order e. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Public Session - May 22, 2023 Mr. Mascali corrected Nobska light land vote was 4 yes and Mr. Mascali recused himself.
Approve minutes: Public Session - May 22, 2023 Mr. Mascali corrected Nobska light land vote was 4 yes and Mr. Mascali recused himself
To approve.
The minutes say 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown and Onjalé Scott Price). Showing the count only. Robert Mascali stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to approve. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Executive Session - April 3, 2023-none.
Adjourn at 8:49 p.m
To adjourn at 8:49 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to adjourn at 8:49 p.m. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. 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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