MassVoter.com← Falmouth Select BoardFalmouth Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 11, 2023
17 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Robert Mascali
Absent: Onjalé Scott Price
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager) - M
To go into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager) - M
From the minutes
“called for a motion to go into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager) - M.G.L. c. 30A s. 21(a)(2). Motion by Mr. Zylinski: So moved Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Approve the removal of the shade tree at 259 Old Main Rd., North Falmouth
To approve the removal of the shade tree at 259 Old Main Rd., North Falmouth
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the removal of the shade tree at 259 Old Main Rd., North Falmouth Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Remove the tree at 196 Elm Rd. for safety concerns as described by the tree warden
To remove the tree at 196 Elm Rd. for safety concerns as described by the tree warden
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To remove the tree at 196 Elm Rd. for safety concerns as described by the tree warden Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Accept an easement granted to the Conservation Commission for wetlands restoration of the Upper Coonamessett bogs as described by the Town Manager in his presentation
To accept an easement granted to the Conservation Commission for wetlands restoration of the Upper Coonamessett bogs as described by the Town Manager in his presentation
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To accept an easement granted to the Conservation Commission for wetlands restoration of the Upper Coonamessett bogs as described by the Town Manager in his presentation Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Direct staff to explore Option #1 with no affordable housing, to build the accessible play space on Parcel #81, and to continue to look for alternatives for the play space on Town-owned property,...
To direct staff to explore Option #1 with no affordable housing, to build the accessible play space on Parcel #81, and to continue to look for alternatives for the play space on Town-owned property, if a more effective space is available
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To direct staff to explore Option #1 with no affordable housing, to build the accessible play space on Parcel #81, and to continue to look for alternatives for the play space on Town-owned property, if a more effective space is available Second: Mr. Brown At this point, the Board continued to attempt to clarify exactly what the guidance for forward action of this project would be..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Approve the use of AFCEE Nutrient Management Grant funds for the Outfall Project in the amount of $550,000
To approve the use of AFCEE Nutrient Management Grant funds for the Outfall Project in the amount of $550,000
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the use of AFCEE Nutrient Management Grant funds for the Outfall Project in the amount of $550,000 Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Not to exercise the Town's right of first refusal, and to authorize an extension of the timeline for the owner to close the sale of the property by July 6, 2025
Not to exercise the Town's right of first refusal, and to authorize an extension of the timeline for the owner to close the sale of the property by July 6, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: Not to exercise the Town's right of first refusal, and to authorize an extension of the timeline for the owner to close the sale of the property by July 6, 2025 Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Approve
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Authorize the Town Manager to submit a letter of support for the Friends of Nobska Light, Inc. application for ownership to be submitted to the U.S. General Services Administration
To authorize the Town Manager to submit a letter of support for the Friends of Nobska Light, Inc. application for ownership to be submitted to the U.S. General Services Administration
The minutes add: "(Mr. Mascali not present for vote due to recusal.)". Robert Mascali stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To authorize the Town Manager to submit a letter of support for the Friends of Nobska Light, Inc. application for ownership to be submitted to the U.S. General Services Administration Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 3 No - 0 (Mr. Mascali not present for vote due to recusal.).” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Not to pursue Town ownership of Nobska Light
Not to pursue Town ownership of Nobska Light
The minutes add: "(Mr. Mascali not present for vote due to recusal.)". Robert Mascali stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: Not to pursue Town ownership of Nobska Light Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 3 No - 0 (Mr. Mascali not present for vote due to recusal.).” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Remove Article 21
To remove Article 21
Yes: Brown, Taylor, ZylinskiAbstained: Mascali
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To remove Article 21 Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 0 Abstain - 1 (Mr. Mascali).” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Vote the articles and execute the warrant with the provision of deleting Article 21
To vote the articles and execute the warrant with the provision of deleting Article 21
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To vote the articles and execute the warrant with the provision of deleting Article 21 Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Approve the appointments as submitted
To approve the appointments as submitted
Yes: Brown, Mascali, TaylorAbstained: Zylinski
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the appointments as submitted Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 3 No - 0 Abstain - 1 (Mr. Zylinski).” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Vote to accept donation from New England Endurance Events in the amount of $1,900 to the Beach Department donation accou
Approve the items on the Consent Agenda
To approve the items on the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the items on the Consent Agenda Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Executive Session - July 10, 2023, sessions 1 and 2
Executive Session - July 10, 2023, sessions 1 and 2
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To adjourn Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
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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