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March 25, 2024
23 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Onjalé Scott Price, Robert Mascali
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - AFSCME C
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - AFSCME C
From the minutes
“called for a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - AFSCME C Motion by Mr. Brown: So moved Second: Ms. Scott Price Roll call vote: Zalinski: Aye Mascali: Aye Brown: Aye Scott Price: Aye Taylor: Aye.” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
M.G.L. c. 30A s. 21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - AFSCME C
Make a change in the agenda to bring Business Item #7 into a public hearing as it was noticed in the newspaper as of 3/15/2024
To make a change in the agenda to bring Business Item #7 into a public hearing as it was noticed in the newspaper as of 3/15/2024
From the minutes
“asked for a motion to make a change in the agenda to bring Business Item #7 into a public hearing as it was noticed in the newspaper as of 3/15/2024. Motion by Mr. Mascali: So moved Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Appoint Mananjo Jonahson to the Affirmative Action Committee for the term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Mananjo Jonahson to the Affirmative Action Committee for the term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To appoint Mananjo Jonahson to the Affirmative Action Committee for the term ending June 30, 2026 Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Appoint Dr. Topulos to the term ending 6/30/2025
To appoint Dr. Topulos to the term ending 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint Dr. Topulos to the term ending 6/30/2025 Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Appoint Mr. Herbst for the term ending 6/30/2026
To appoint Mr. Herbst for the term ending 6/30/2026
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint Mr. Herbst for the term ending 6/30/2026 Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Appoint Ronald Driscoll to the Conservation Commission for the unexpired term ending 6/30/2025
To appoint Ronald Driscoll to the Conservation Commission for the unexpired term ending 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To appoint Ronald Driscoll to the Conservation Commission for the unexpired term ending 6/30/2025 Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Appoint Kevin Murphy to the Council on Aging for the term ending 6/30/2024
To appoint Kevin Murphy to the Council on Aging for the term ending 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint Kevin Murphy to the Council on Aging for the term ending 6/30/2024 Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
M.G.L. c. 30A s. 21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - AFSCME C
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
On Avenue, Falmouth, on June 23,, July 21, and September 1, 2024, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM as presented, with the condition that if the Police Department responds to a complaint of loud music and...
On Avenue, Falmouth, on June 23,, July 21, and September 1, 2024, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM as presented, with the condition that if the Police Department responds to a complaint of loud music and determines that it is a violation of the Town by-law or the volume of music exceeds beyond the parking lot then the music must cease for the remainder of that day
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“on Avenue, Falmouth, on June 23,, July 21, and September 1, 2024, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM as presented, with the condition that if the Police Department responds to a complaint of loud music and determines that it is a violation of the Town by-law or the volume of music exceeds beyond the parking lot then the music must cease for the remainder of that day Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (second: Brown)
Approve the Housing Production Plan as presented
To approve the Housing Production Plan as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the Housing Production Plan as presented Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve the Recreation Department's request to submit an application to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for an amendment to the Bell Tower Tennis Court application in the amount of $82,000
To approve the Recreation Department's request to submit an application to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for an amendment to the Bell Tower Tennis Court application in the amount of $82,000
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the Recreation Department's request to submit an application to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for an amendment to the Bell Tower Tennis Court application in the amount of $82,000 Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
Approve the use of the Town logo/seal on the marketing flyer of the Cape Light Compact's Main Streets Initiative brochure that will be used to market the program to Falmouth businesses
To approve the use of the Town logo/seal on the marketing flyer of the Cape Light Compact's Main Streets Initiative brochure that will be used to market the program to Falmouth businesses
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the use of the Town logo/seal on the marketing flyer of the Cape Light Compact's Main Streets Initiative brochure that will be used to market the program to Falmouth businesses Second: Mr. Brown There was brief Board comment on how best to increase awareness in the Falmouth business community. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Brown)
Approve the application by Seacrest Concessionaire LLC d/b/a Seacrest Concessionaire for a Change of Manager located at 350 Quaker Road, North Falmouth, as presented
To approve the application by Seacrest Concessionaire LLC d/b/a Seacrest Concessionaire for a Change of Manager located at 350 Quaker Road, North Falmouth, as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the application by Seacrest Concessionaire LLC d/b/a Seacrest Concessionaire for a Change of Manager located at 350 Quaker Road, North Falmouth, as presented Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve the application by Quicks Hole, LLC. d/b/a Quicks Hole Taqueria for a Change of Manager located at 28 Water Street, Unit C, Woods Hole as presented
To approve the application by Quicks Hole, LLC. d/b/a Quicks Hole Taqueria for a Change of Manager located at 28 Water Street, Unit C, Woods Hole as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the application by Quicks Hole, LLC. d/b/a Quicks Hole Taqueria for a Change of Manager located at 28 Water Street, Unit C, Woods Hole as presented Second: Mr.Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price)
Approve the Taskforce charge, which is the mission statement, as presented
To approve the Taskforce charge, which is the mission statement, as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the Taskforce charge, which is the mission statement, as presented Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
Approve the policy for the disposal of surplus firearms as initially presented by the Town Manager
To approve the policy for the disposal of surplus firearms as initially presented by the Town Manager
Yes: Brown, Price, Taylor, ZylinskiAbstained: Mascali
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the policy for the disposal of surplus firearms as initially presented by the Town Manager Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0 Abstain - 1 (Mr. Mascali).” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Approve the Resolution in Support of Higher Education for All as presented and to send a copy of the Resolution to our legislative delegation
To approve the Resolution in Support of Higher Education for All as presented and to send a copy of the Resolution to our legislative delegation
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the Resolution in Support of Higher Education for All as presented and to send a copy of the Resolution to our legislative delegation Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Authorize the non-binding Solar Letters of Intent (LOI's) for the Senior Center and Water Treatment Plant
Authorize the non-binding Solar Letters of Intent (LOI's) for the Senior Center and Water Treatment Plant
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Approve both sets of executive session minutes and not release to the public at this time
To approve both sets of executive session minutes and not release to the public at this time
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve both sets of executive session minutes and not release to the public at this time Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Authorize the non-binding Solar Letters of Intent (LOI's) for the Senior Center and Water Treatment Plant
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To adjourn Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
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