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April 1, 2024
19 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Robert Mascali, Onjalé Scott Price
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Call to Order by Chair Taylor at 6:30pm.
Call to Order by Chair Taylor at 6:30pm
As a motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown read the proclamation as a motion. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Zylinski, aye; Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Affordable Housing Committee David Sutkowy
Appoint Mr. Sutkowy to an unexpired term ending 6/30/24
To appoint Mr. Sutkowy to an unexpired term ending 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motioned to appoint Mr. Sutkowy to an unexpired term ending 6/30/24. Mr. Mascali seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Zylinski, aye; Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Cultural Council Luke Okoshi-Michel
Appoint Ms. Petrosyan to an unexpired term to 6/30/24
To appoint Ms. Petrosyan to an unexpired term to 6/30/24.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mascali made a motion to appoint Ms. Petrosyan to an unexpired term to 6/30/24. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Zylinski, aye; Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye..” (Motion: Mascali, second: Zylinski)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing. Attorney Tsakalos requests continuing the hearing to a future date to give him the opportunity to discuss options discussed with the owners regarding an option of beer and wine and operating hours. Mr. Johnson-Staub said the Select Board could make a decision based on what is in front of them tonight or they could continue the hearing. The Select Board is not obligated to continue the hearing. The comments from the public were emailed at 5pm today. Mr. Zylinski noted earlier there was time but the applicant did not reach out to the community. Attorney Tsakalos said they submitted the application in February but did not receive formal comments provided to the Town, the owners of the business would like them to be reviewed. Mr. Gura has mentioned to folks they would think about pursuing it, continuing it will give them a chance to review the comments. Mr. Zylinski stated due to the applicant's previous disregard, and size of the property, it will be uphill battle getting his support. Ms. Scott Price asked who would check identification and where would it occur? As people go through the rope? At the counter? Mr. Gura said there would be a designated bartender taking orders. When busy, they will check identification at both choke points. Ms. Scott Price said if someone is checking identification in the front and back when there is a crowd, if someone under 21 wanted to buy a coffee, how would that occur. Mr. Gura said that possibly a wristband, they intend
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to close the hearing..” (Motion: Zylinski)
Continue the hearing to May 20, 2024
To continue the hearing to May 20, 2024.
Yes: Brown, Mascali, PriceNo: Taylor, Zylinski
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to continue the hearing to May 20, 2024. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mascali, aye ; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, no; Mr. Zylinski, no..” (Motion: Brown)
Application for an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for King Kraken, Inc. d/b/a Romeo's - 75 Davis Straits, Fa
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to close the hearing. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Application for an All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License for King Kraken, Inc. d/b/a Romeo's - 75 Davis Straits, Falmouth
To approve as presented.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to approve as presented. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Application from Scott A. Tynell for re-certification of the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) dives at a land-based up
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to close the hearing. Mr. Mascali seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Approve the application from Scott A. Tynell for recertification of the Division of Marine Fisheries dives at a land based upweller site in Rands Canal, floating bags within Rands Canal, and a 5.9...
To approve the application from Scott A. Tynell for recertification of the Division of Marine Fisheries dives at a land based upweller site in Rands Canal, floating bags within Rands Canal, and a 5.9 acre site in Megansett Harbor for a Shellfish Aquaculture Permit.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to approve the application from Scott A. Tynell for recertification of the Division of Marine Fisheries dives at a land based upweller site in Rands Canal, floating bags within Rands Canal, and a 5.9 acre site in Megansett Harbor for a Shellfish Aquaculture Permit. Mr. Mascali seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Authorize the Town draft the letter supporting the application and include concerns about the safety of the materials
To authorize the Town draft the letter supporting the application and include concerns about the safety of the materials.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mascali made a motion to authorize the Town draft the letter supporting the application and include concerns about the safety of the materials. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye..” (Motion: Mascali, second: Zylinski)
Sign Bond Anticipation Note(s) (BAN's) Mr. Renshaw said the purpose is to request the Select Board sign ff on these note
Support the motion read from the packet by the Town Manager
To support the motion read from the packet by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to support the motion read from the packet by the Town Manager. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Approve Community Preservation Committee request for approval of Highfield Hall Phase II CP Fund application.
Approve the request to fund $415,500 additional funds for the renovation
To approve the request to fund $415,500 additional funds for the renovation.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to approve the request to fund $415,500 additional funds for the renovation. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Approve Waquoit Bay Intermunicipal Agreement Falmouth, Mashpee, and Sandwich share this and contribute nitrogen load to
Approve the intermunicipal agreement with the three towns
To approve the intermunicipal agreement with the three towns.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to approve the intermunicipal agreement with the three towns. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Consider and vote Fiscal Policy update.
Mascali approved the amended 7 E of the fiscal policy
Mascali approved the amended 7 E of the fiscal policy.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Mascali approved the amended 7 E of the fiscal policy. Second Mr. Brown. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye..” (second: Brown)
Vote to place proposition 2 ½ debt exemption ballot question for North Falmouth Elementary School Roof Replacement on th
Approve the Select Board vote to place the proposition 2 ½ debt exemption question for the North Falmouth Elementary School Roof, as presented, on the election ballot of May 21, 2024
To approve the Select Board vote to place the proposition 2 ½ debt exemption question for the North Falmouth Elementary School Roof, as presented, on the election ballot of May 21, 2024.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to approve the Select Board vote to place the proposition 2 ½ debt exemption question for the North Falmouth Elementary School Roof, as presented, on the election ballot of May 21, 2024. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
License Renewals - 2024 Seasonal and Spring Annual
Approval as posted
Approval as posted.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown motion approval as posted. Mr. Zylinski seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Approve a Grant of License to The Osprey Project to install educational signage on town property at Guv Fuller Field, 74
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“Mr. Zylinski made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Mascali seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye..” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Public Session June 5, 2023
Approve minutes: Public Session June 5, 2023
To approve.
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown made a motion to approve. Mr. Mascali seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye..” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Adjourn at approximately 8:50pm
To adjourn at approximately 8:50pm.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mascali made a motion to adjourn at approximately 8:50pm. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Mascali, aye; Mr. Brown, aye; Ms. Scott Price, aye; Chair Taylor, aye; Mr. Zylinski, aye..” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
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