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Falmouth Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

December 4, 2023

23 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Steamship Authority Board of Governors - Peter Jeffrey

Reappoint Peter Jeffrey to the Steamship Authority Board of Governors with a term to expire December 31, 2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappoint Peter Jeffrey to the Steamship Authority Board of Governors with a term to expire December 31, 2026.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To reappoint Peter Jeffrey to the Steamship Authority Board of Governors with a term to expire December 31, 2026. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

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

Solid Waste Advisory Committee - Richard Merrick

Appoint Richard Merrick to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Richard Merrick to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To appoint Richard Merrick to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2024. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

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

Fee Hearing - Discuss and vote proposed fee changes for 2024 Mr. Zylinski read and reopened the hearing.

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing.

From the minutes

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

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

Approve the fee schedule, as proposed

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the fee schedule, as proposed.

From the minutes

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

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

Authorize grant application for a feasibility assessment of beach and dune nourishment along Surf Drive

Authorize the submission of this grant application, as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the submission of this grant application, as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To authorize the submission of this grant application, as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Vote to request funding from the Community Preservation Committee for the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund

Approve and recommend that the Town Manager send a request to the CPC to consider allocating $1.5M in funding to the Falmouth Affordable Housing Trust Fund at the April 2024 Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve and recommend that the Town Manager send a request to the CPC to consider allocating $1.5M in funding to the Falmouth Affordable Housing Trust Fund at the April 2024 Annual Town Meeting.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve and recommend that the Town Manager send a request to the CPC to consider allocating $1.5M in funding to the Falmouth Affordable Housing Trust Fund at the April 2024 Annual Town Meeting. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

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

Hold the letter at this time, in order to host a public discussion before sending it

Minutes, page 10

Adopt orderFailed · 2–3

To hold the letter at this time, in order to host a public discussion before sending it.

The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To hold the letter at this time, in order to host a public discussion before sending it. Second: Mr. Mascali. Vote: Yes - 2 No - 3.” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Manager to send the letter as presented

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To authorize the Town Manager to send the letter as presented.

The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To authorize the Town Manager to send the letter as presented. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 2.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Announce April 2024 Town Meeting schedule The Board reviewed the proposed April 2024 Town Meeting schedule.

Adopt and approve the April 2024 Town Meeting schedule as presented

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adopt and approve the April 2024 Town Meeting schedule as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To adopt and approve the April 2024 Town Meeting schedule as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve annual license renewals for 2024 ALL ALCOHOL RESTAURANT with

Approve the ALL ALCOHOL RESTAURANT with COMMON VICTUALLER license renewals as presented

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the ALL ALCOHOL RESTAURANT with COMMON VICTUALLER license renewals as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the ALL ALCOHOL RESTAURANT with COMMON VICTUALLER license renewals as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the ALL ALCOHOL PACKAGE STORE license renewals as presented

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the ALL ALCOHOL PACKAGE STORE license renewals as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the ALL ALCOHOL PACKAGE STORE license renewals as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the WINE, MALT & CORDIAL RESTAURANT with COMMON VICTUALER license renewals as presented

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the WINE, MALT & CORDIAL RESTAURANT with COMMON VICTUALER license renewals as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the WINE, MALT & CORDIAL RESTAURANT with COMMON VICTUALER license renewals as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the WINE & MALT RESTAURANT with COMMON VICTUALER license renewals as presented

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the WINE & MALT RESTAURANT with COMMON VICTUALER license renewals as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the WINE & MALT RESTAURANT with COMMON VICTUALER license renewals as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Approve the WINE & MALT PACKAGE STORE license renewals as presented

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the WINE & MALT PACKAGE STORE license renewals as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the WINE & MALT PACKAGE STORE license renewals as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the BREWERY - WINERY license renewals as presented

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the BREWERY - WINERY license renewals as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the BREWERY - WINERY license renewals as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the COMMON VICTUALLER license renewals as presented

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the COMMON VICTUALLER license renewals as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the COMMON VICTUALLER license renewals as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the INNHOLDER license renewals as presented

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the INNHOLDER license renewals as presented.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the ENTERTAINMENT license renewals as presented

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the ENTERTAINMENT license renewals as presented.

From the minutes

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

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT license renewals as presented

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT license renewals as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT license renewals as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Approve the AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE license renewals as presented

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE license renewals as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE license renewals as presented. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Accept donation to the in the amount of $500.00 from the Roger & Kathy Marino Foundation to the Falmouth Fire Rescue Dep

Approve the Consent Agenda

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Public Session - November 20, 2023

Approve the meeting minutes of November 20, 2023

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the meeting minutes of November 20, 2023.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the meeting minutes of November 20, 2023. Second: Ms. Scott Price. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Adjourn at 10:18pm

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 10:18pm.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To adjourn at 10:18pm. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (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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