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Falmouth Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

June 26, 2023

19 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Onjalé Scott Price, Robert Mascali

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to negotiation with non-union personnel - Technical Administrative Management employees; and to discuss strategy with respect to...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to negotiation with non-union personnel - Technical Administrative Management employees; and to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation - former Emergency Communications Officer; and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation - Lawrence School Pickleball courts

From the minutes

“called for a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to negotiation with non-union personnel - Technical Administrative Management employees; and to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation - former Emergency Communications Officer; and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation - Lawrence School Pickleball courts. Motion by Ms. Scott Price: So moved. Second: Mr. Zylinski Roll call vote: Mascali: Aye Brown: Aye Scott Price: Aye Zylinski: Aye Taylor: Aye.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Mr. O'Brien to a term ending 6/30/2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mr. O'Brien to a term ending 6/30/2026

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint Mr. O'Brien to a term ending 6/30/2026 Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Mr. Valle to a full member position ending 6/30/2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mr. Valle to a full member position ending 6/30/2026

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To appoint Mr. Valle to a full member position ending 6/30/2026 Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Sam Patterson as the representative for low-income/affordable housing, one position for the term 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Sam Patterson as the representative for low-income/affordable housing, one position for the term 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2026

From the minutes

“Motion by Chair Taylor: To appoint Sam Patterson as the representative for low-income/affordable housing, one position for the term 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2026 Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Mr. Mascali as the municipal representative to the EDIC for a term ending 6/30/2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · 4–0

To appoint Mr. Mascali as the municipal representative to the EDIC for a term ending 6/30/2026

Yes: Brown, Price, Taylor, ZylinskiAbstained: Mascali

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint Mr. Mascali as the municipal representative to the EDIC for a term ending 6/30/2026 Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1 (Mr. Mascali).” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Sadie Inman to one term to end on 6/30/2025

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Sadie Inman to one term to end on 6/30/2025

From the minutes

“Motion by Chair Taylor: To appoint Sadie Inman to one term to end on 6/30/2025 Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Appoint Caroline Inman to a term ending 6/30/22026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Caroline Inman to a term ending 6/30/22026

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint Caroline Inman to a term ending 6/30/22026 Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Motion (the minutes do not state its wording)

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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From the minutes

“Ms. Scott Price: So moved. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, grant $177,293.96 to Megansett Crossing, LLC to supplement funding for 10 affordable deed restricted rental units at...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–1

That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, grant $177,293.96 to Megansett Crossing, LLC to supplement funding for 10 affordable deed restricted rental units at Megansett Crossing and authorize the Town Manager to execute a commitment letter and grant agreement setting forth the terms of the financial award to Megansett Crossing, LLC.

Yes: Brown, Mascali, Price, TaylorNo: Zylinski

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, grant $177,293.96 to Megansett Crossing, LLC to supplement funding for 10 affordable deed restricted rental units at Megansett Crossing and authorize the Town Manager to execute a commitment letter and grant agreement setting forth the terms of the financial award to Megansett Crossing, LLC. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1 (Mr. Zylinski).” (Motion: Price, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Authorize the FY2024 Wage Rates for Technical Administrative and Management Employees as submitted

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the FY2024 Wage Rates for Technical Administrative and Management Employees as submitted

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To authorize the FY2024 Wage Rates for Technical Administrative and Management Employees as submitted Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Move the draft as written

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To move the draft as written.

Yes: Brown, Price, Taylor, ZylinskiNo: Mascali

From the minutes

“Motion by Chair Taylor: To move the draft as written. Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1 (Mr. Mascali).” (Motion: Taylor, second: Price)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the request from Seacoast Shores Association, Inc. for a grant of access license to allow the transport of beach sand over the Bayside Drive right-of-way

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request from Seacoast Shores Association, Inc. for a grant of access license to allow the transport of beach sand over the Bayside Drive right-of-way

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the request from Seacoast Shores Association, Inc. for a grant of access license to allow the transport of beach sand over the Bayside Drive right-of-way Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Vote to accept donation in the amount of $500.00 from David's Old Silver Swim, Inc. c/o Robert Catalano to the Beach Don

Approve the consent agenda

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the consent agenda

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the consent agenda Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Accept donation in the amount of $500.00 from David's Old Silver Swim, Inc. c/o Robert Catalano to the Beach Donations Account, 28-632-5655-4830, to fund the Dr. David Garber "Dare

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve

Yes: Brown, Price, Taylor, ZylinskiAbstained: Mascali

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1 (Mr. Mascali).” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve

Yes: Brown, Price, Taylor, ZylinskiAbstained: Mascali

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1 (Mr. Mascali).” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve and not release to the public

Yes: Brown, Price, Taylor, ZylinskiAbstained: Mascali

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve and not release to the public Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1 (Mr. Mascali).” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To adjourn Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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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