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February 12, 2024
15 recorded votes, 1 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
Chair Taylor called the open session to order at 6:00 p.m.
Convene the executive session under 1
To convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Review and discuss proposed workers' compensation settlements for town employees because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to convene the executive session under 1. M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - Review and discuss proposed workers' compensation settlements for town employees because to not go into executive session could prejudice ongoing negotiations. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. It was followed by a unanimous roll call vote in Open Session to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the above-listed items, and to return to Open Session after discussion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye; Chair Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Announcements
In the packet: February, 2024 Black History Month
In the packet: February, 2024 Black History Month. Mr. Mascali said Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) announced free fares for people with disabilities and seniors. Mr. Brown is participating in an event on Broadband tomorrow at the Museums on the Green at 7pm. 5. Public Comment Michael Palmer, Silver Beach Avenue, MBL Community Action League, asked about the proposed projects, stating it is important to have representatives at the Panning Board Meetings and other board meetings. If the Town calls it a priority, the Town should treat it as such. Marc Finneran, Grand Ave., requested an update on the issue around town where the sewer has been installed, it is causing water to back up into people's basements. One individual needs to have a sixth water pump installed. There are three people he knows of having difficulties with their basements since the sewer was installed in their area. This should be investigated before we have other problems. COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS 1. Interview, vote and appoint committee members a. Constable - Ahmed A. Mustafa Mr. Mustafa was present.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price read a proclamation in the packet: February, 2024 Black History Month..” (Motion: Price)
Constable - Ahmed A. Mustafa
Appoint Mr. Mustafa to a term ending 6/30/24
To appoint Mr. Mustafa to a term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to appoint Mr. Mustafa to a term ending 6/30/24. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to close the hearing. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Brown)
Grant the name of the beach side of the new bridge in the name of Bruce G. Mogardo
To grant the name of the beach side of the new bridge in the name of Bruce G. Mogardo.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to grant the name of the beach side of the new bridge in the name of Bruce G. Mogardo. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Application for an Annual Entertainment License and Sunday Entertainment License for Historic Highfield d/b/a Highfield
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to close the hearing. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve as proposed
To approve as proposed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to approve as proposed. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Susan Lumping reviewed benefits and personnel policy, improve recruitment efforts, consider retention, and asked employe
Approve 2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Technical Administrative and Management Positions for FY2025
To approve 2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Technical Administrative and Management Positions for FY2025.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to approve 2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Technical Administrative and Management Positions for FY2025. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve the changes to benefits and personnel policies for Technical Administrative and Management positions as submitted subject to funding appropriation
To approve the changes to benefits and personnel policies for Technical Administrative and Management positions as submitted subject to funding appropriation.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to approve the changes to benefits and personnel policies for Technical Administrative and Management positions as submitted subject to funding appropriation. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Recommend Town Meeting approval of changes to the Town Position Classification Plan for Technical Administrative and Management positions and one AFSCME Unit a position
To recommend Town Meeting approval of changes to the Town Position Classification Plan for Technical Administrative and Management positions and one AFSCME Unit a position.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to recommend Town Meeting approval of changes to the Town Position Classification Plan for Technical Administrative and Management positions and one AFSCME Unit a position. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Discuss and vote on Real Estate Transfer Fee provisions Copy of presentation in the packet at 11/9/23 meeting.
Direct the Town Manager to draft home rule petition with a graduated scale starting at $1 million - $1.5 million (1% of excess), $1.5 million - $2 million (1.5% of excess), above $2 million (2% of...
To direct the Town Manager to draft home rule petition with a graduated scale starting at $1 million - $1.5 million (1% of excess), $1.5 million - $2 million (1.5% of excess), above $2 million (2% of excess), payable by the seller.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mascali motioned to direct the Town Manager to draft home rule petition with a graduated scale starting at $1 million - $1.5 million (1% of excess), $1.5 million - $2 million (1.5% of excess), above $2 million (2% of excess), payable by the seller. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Mascali, second: Zylinski)
Discuss and consider the approval of a Letter of Support for the 41 North Offshore LLC's proposal to the Steamship Autho
Approve a Letter of Support be sent to the Steamship Authority in support of the Island Freight Lines' request to renew, extend, and modify its Freight Truck Transportation Service Agreement to...
To approve a Letter of Support be sent to the Steamship Authority in support of the Island Freight Lines' request to renew, extend, and modify its Freight Truck Transportation Service Agreement to allow service to Martha's Vineyard for the Fish Island Terminal in New Bedford on an on-demand basis.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to approve a Letter of Support be sent to the Steamship Authority in support of the Island Freight Lines' request to renew, extend, and modify its Freight Truck Transportation Service Agreement to allow service to Martha's Vineyard for the Fish Island Terminal in New Bedford on an on-demand basis. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No0..” (Motion: Price, second: Brown)
Accept the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and Department of Fire Services (DFS) FY2024 Firefighter Safet
Approve the consent agenda
To approve the consent agenda.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Ms. Scott Price seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
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To approve as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to approve as presented. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Ms. Scott Price made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Mascali seconded the motion. Vote: Yes-5. No-0..” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
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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