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July 24, 2023
14 recorded votes, 0 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
Appoint Patricia Kauffman to the Cultural Council for the term ending 6/30/2026
To appoint Patricia Kauffman to the Cultural Council for the term ending 6/30/2026
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint Patricia Kauffman to the Cultural Council for the term ending 6/30/2026 Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Price)
Nominate Dr. Tracy LaChapelle to the Commission on Disabilities for a term ending 6/30/2026
To nominate Dr. Tracy LaChapelle to the Commission on Disabilities for a term ending 6/30/2026.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To nominate Dr. Tracy LaChapelle to the Commission on Disabilities for a term ending 6/30/2026. Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Approve the traffic calming policy as written
To approve the traffic calming policy as written
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the traffic calming policy as written Second: Ms. Scott Price At this point, the Board took public comment from Helen Michaelsdorf, who said she has been studying Falmouth's traffic for the past year. She said she has been nearly hit several times crossing streets in Town and welcomes the policy, but said it will take additional money and people to be successful in making Falmouth roads operational and safe. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, grant $125,000 to Falmouth Housing Trust for the purchase of a market rate house at a discount and convert it to a deed...
That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, grant $125,000 to Falmouth Housing Trust for the purchase of a market rate house at a discount and convert it to a deed restricted home in perpetuity for ownership on Club Valley Drive and authorize the Town Manager to execute a commitment letter and grant agreement setting the terms of the financial award to the Falmouth Housing Trust.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, grant $125,000 to Falmouth Housing Trust for the purchase of a market rate house at a discount and convert it to a deed restricted home in perpetuity for ownership on Club Valley Drive and authorize the Town Manager to execute a commitment letter and grant agreement setting the terms of the financial award to the Falmouth Housing Trust. Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, approve to allocate $40,000 in supplemental funding for a total aggregate amount of $70,000 from the Fund to retain the...
That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, approve to allocate $40,000 in supplemental funding for a total aggregate amount of $70,000 from the Fund to retain the services of a consultant to update the Housing Production Plan, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract with the selected consultant
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, approve to allocate $40,000 in supplemental funding for a total aggregate amount of $70,000 from the Fund to retain the services of a consultant to update the Housing Production Plan, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute a contract with the selected consultant Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Approve and send the letter
To approve and send the letter
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve and send the letter Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
That we approve this request to supplementally fund the water main replacements with ARPA funding and fund the Edward Marks Building 1st floor interior renovations
That we approve this request to supplementally fund the water main replacements with ARPA funding and fund the Edward Marks Building 1st floor interior renovations
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr, Brown: That we approve this request to supplementally fund the water main replacements with ARPA funding and fund the Edward Marks Building 1st floor interior renovations Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Approve the request for the variance
To approve the request for the variance
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the request for the variance Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Approve
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
That we adhere to the November 2023 Annual Town Meeting schedule as proposed
That we adhere to the November 2023 Annual Town Meeting schedule as proposed
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: That we adhere to the November 2023 Annual Town Meeting schedule as proposed Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Price)
Vote to approve a Grant of License to Lloyd Beckett to maintain a parking area within the layout of Wickertree Road, as
Approve the Consent Agenda excluding Items "a" and "d" under Administrative Orders
To approve the Consent Agenda excluding Items "a" and "d" under Administrative Orders
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the Consent Agenda excluding Items "a" and "d" under Administrative Orders Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Accept the donation of $35,000 for this project
To accept the donation of $35,000 for this project
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To accept the donation of $35,000 for this project Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Authorize outside work for the electrical inspector for the Town of Falmouth
To authorize outside work for the electrical inspector for the Town of Falmouth
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To authorize outside work for the electrical inspector for the Town of Falmouth Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Approve a Grant of License to Lloyd Beckett to maintain a parking area within the layout of Wickertree Road, as more fully described as "Existing Stone Parking" in a sketch plan of the
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To adjourn Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
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