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December 18, 2023
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Robert Mascali
Absent: Onjalé Scott Price
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Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - Police Lieutenant impact bargaining
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - Police Lieutenant impact bargaining
From the minutes
“called for a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - Police Lieutenant impact bargaining Motion by Mr. Zylinski: So moved Second: Mr. Brown Roll call vote: Zalinski: Aye Mascali: Aye Brown: Aye Taylor: Aye.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
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)
That the Town of Falmouth continues to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of "1" and to reject the residential, commercial, and open space exemption
That the Town of Falmouth continues to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of "1" and to reject the residential, commercial, and open space exemption
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: That the Town of Falmouth continues to tax all classes at the same rate by adopting a factor of "1" and to reject the residential, commercial, and open space exemption Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Zylinski)
That we direct the Town Manager to look into options for implementing the residential exemption or other more practical alternatives that may be out there
That we direct the Town Manager to look into options for implementing the residential exemption or other more practical alternatives that may be out there. Chair Taylor said that she would like to include relief for people who are in some of the town's affordable or attainable housing. Mr. Brown said he thought that inclusion would be by default due to income requirements. Chair Taylor said she would hope so but wanted to be sure because of all the Board is trying to do for the issue of affordable housing. She said she would go with
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: That we direct the Town Manager to look into options for implementing the residential exemption or other more practical alternatives that may be out there..” (Motion: Brown)
Motion (the minutes do not state its wording)
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From the minutes
“Mr. Brown's motion. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, grant $73,859 to Falmouth Housing Trust (FHT) to reimburse them a portion of the cost to rehabilitate the property at 5...
That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, grant $73,859 to Falmouth Housing Trust (FHT) to reimburse them a portion of the cost to rehabilitate the property at 5 Esker Place and put an affordable deed restriction in perpetuity on the property and to authorize the Town Manager to execute a commitment letter and grant agreement setting forth the terms of the financial award to Falmouth Housing Trust
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: That the Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, grant $73,859 to Falmouth Housing Trust (FHT) to reimburse them a portion of the cost to rehabilitate the property at 5 Esker Place and put an affordable deed restriction in perpetuity on the property and to authorize the Town Manager to execute a commitment letter and grant agreement setting forth the terms of the financial award to Falmouth Housing Trust Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Approve the one-time 5-year extension with the Town of Bourne Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility for receiving Town of Falmouth municipal solid waste
To approve the one-time 5-year extension with the Town of Bourne Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility for receiving Town of Falmouth municipal solid waste.
From the minutes
“Motion by Chair Taylor: To approve the one-time 5-year extension with the Town of Bourne Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility for receiving Town of Falmouth municipal solid waste. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Zylinski)
Approve the fourth amendment and extension of lease agreement between the Town and the Steamship Authority as presented, with a term to expire December 31, 2024
To approve the fourth amendment and extension of lease agreement between the Town and the Steamship Authority as presented, with a term to expire December 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the fourth amendment and extension of lease agreement between the Town and the Steamship Authority as presented, with a term to expire December 31, 2024 Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Approve the application for a change of manager of an all-alcoholic beverage club license for the Portuguese American Assoc
To approve the application for a change of manager of an all-alcoholic beverage club license for the Portuguese American Assoc
From the minutes
“asked for a motion to approve the application for a change of manager of an all-alcoholic beverage club license for the Portuguese American Assoc. of Falmouth, Inc., located at 55 Ashumet Road, Hatchville as presented. Motion by Mr. Zylinski: So moved Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Authorize the chair and the town manager to forward a letter similar to this with any minor adjustments that may be deemed acceptable by the chair
To authorize the chair and the town manager to forward a letter similar to this with any minor adjustments that may be deemed acceptable by the chair
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To authorize the chair and the town manager to forward a letter similar to this with any minor adjustments that may be deemed acceptable by the chair Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Approve as presented with the exception of Timber as a hold
To approve as presented with the exception of Timber as a hold
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve as presented with the exception of Timber as a hold Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
That we extend the all-alcohol restaurant with common victualler license for Timber at 23 Town Hall Square
That we extend the all-alcohol restaurant with common victualler license for Timber at 23 Town Hall Square
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: That we extend the all-alcohol restaurant with common victualler license for Timber at 23 Town Hall Square Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Zylinski)
Designate the Per Diem Communications Officer position as a "special employee" for the purposes of the conflict-of-inter
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the Consent Agenda Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Designate the Per Diem Communications Officer position as a "special employee" for the purposes of the conflict-of-interest law MGL c. 268A
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To adjourn Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
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