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April 22, 2024
28 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Onjalé Scott Price, Robert Mascali
Absent: None
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That we, Nancy Robbins Taylor, Edwin (Scott) Zylinski II, Douglas C. Brown, Onjalé Scott Price, and Robert P. Mascali, as Select Board of the Town of Falmouth, by the authority vested in us, do...
That we, Nancy Robbins Taylor, Edwin (Scott) Zylinski II, Douglas C. Brown, Onjalé Scott Price, and Robert P. Mascali, as Select Board of the Town of Falmouth, by the authority vested in us, do hereby proclaim 2024 as the 40th Anniversary of the Newcomers Club of Falmouth
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: That we, Nancy Robbins Taylor, Edwin (Scott) Zylinski II, Douglas C. Brown, Onjalé Scott Price, and Robert P. Mascali, as Select Board of the Town of Falmouth, by the authority vested in us, do hereby proclaim 2024 as the 40th Anniversary of the Newcomers Club of Falmouth Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Appoint John Druley as Falmouth's representative to the Cape Cod Commission to a term expiring April 24, 2027
To appoint John Druley as Falmouth's representative to the Cape Cod Commission to a term expiring April 24, 2027
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint John Druley as Falmouth's representative to the Cape Cod Commission to a term expiring April 24, 2027 Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Appoint Luke Okoshi-Michel to serve on the Cultural Council for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2024
To appoint Luke Okoshi-Michel to serve on the Cultural Council for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To appoint Luke Okoshi-Michel to serve on the Cultural Council for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2024 Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
Ppoint Paul Courtney to serve on the Cultural Council to fill the unexpired term ending June 30, 2025
Ppoint Paul Courtney to serve on the Cultural Council to fill the unexpired term ending June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Brown: To appoint Paul Courtney to serve on the Cultural Council to fill the unexpired term ending June 30, 2025 Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Appoint Kim Comart to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Kim Comart to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint Kim Comart to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2027 Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Price)
Appoint William Kerfoot to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint William Kerfoot to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint William Kerfoot to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2026 Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Appoint William Mebane to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint William Mebane to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To appoint William Mebane to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2026 Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
Appoint George Heufelder to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint George Heufelder to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint George Heufelder to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2027 Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
Appoint Lynn Francis to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Lynn Francis to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To appoint Lynn Francis to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee for the term ending June 30, 2025 Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Brown)
Appoint Steven Solbo to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee as an alternate member for the term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Steven Solbo to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee as an alternate member for the term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To appoint Steven Solbo to the Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee as an alternate member for the term ending June 30, 2026 Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Mascali)
Approve the petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for permission to install approximately 48' (feet
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the Consent Agenda Second: Ms. Scott Price Mr. Brown said he would like to second the comment offered for the donation for the After-Prom event, saying the event is exactly the kind of pro-active action the Town should be taking. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Approve this application as presented for a term of 5 years from today
To approve this application as presented for a term of 5 years from today
Yes: Brown, Price, Taylor, ZylinskiNo: Mascali
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve this application as presented for a term of 5 years from today Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1 (Mr. Mascali).” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To close the hearing. Second: Ms. Scott Price Mr. Renshaw commented that Mr. Johnson-Staub checked the general law, and the Board does have the discretion to issue the license for a period of up to 10 years. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Price)
Approve the application for the renewal of the Shellfish Aquaculture License #A14-01 - Daniel Ward, Ward Aquafarms LLC - 50' x 50' slip in Fiddler's Cove Marina
To approve the application for the renewal of the Shellfish Aquaculture License #A14-01 - Daniel Ward, Ward Aquafarms LLC - 50' x 50' slip in Fiddler's Cove Marina
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the application for the renewal of the Shellfish Aquaculture License #A14-01 - Daniel Ward, Ward Aquafarms LLC - 50' x 50' slip in Fiddler's Cove Marina Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, 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)
Approve the one-day entertainment license as submitted by Main Street Gallery, 189 Main St., Falmouth, to be executed on July 10, 2024, from noon to 5:00 p.m
To approve the one-day entertainment license as submitted by Main Street Gallery, 189 Main St., Falmouth, to be executed on July 10, 2024, from noon to 5:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the one-day entertainment license as submitted by Main Street Gallery, 189 Main St., Falmouth, to be executed on July 10, 2024, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Approve the request to submit an Expression of Interest for the One Stop for Growth Grant Program as presented and to approve the request to submit a full application by the program deadline
To approve the request to submit an Expression of Interest for the One Stop for Growth Grant Program as presented and to approve the request to submit a full application by the program deadline
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the request to submit an Expression of Interest for the One Stop for Growth Grant Program as presented and to approve the request to submit a full application by the program deadline Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
That the Board re-establishes the LIP Review Advisory Committee, that the Board appoints Bob Mascali to the LIP Review Advisory Committee, and that the Board adopts the Local Initiative Program...
That the Board re-establishes the LIP Review Advisory Committee, that the Board appoints Bob Mascali to the LIP Review Advisory Committee, and that the Board adopts the Local Initiative Program Application process and Review Guidelines as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Chair Taylor: That the Board re-establishes the LIP Review Advisory Committee, that the Board appoints Bob Mascali to the LIP Review Advisory Committee, and that the Board adopts the Local Initiative Program Application process and Review Guidelines as presented Second: Mr. Zylinski Mr. Brown commented that past practice has been that the project is pretty well "fully baked" when the Board sees it, so this is an improvement, and "we can update as needed later." Mr. Mascali said he has concerns about some of the provisions but will approve it tonight and be more diligent moving forward. He thanked Ms. Fish for all the work she has put into this. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Zylinski)
Approve the draft project eligibility letter and submit to Mass Housing as presented
To approve the draft project eligibility letter and submit to Mass Housing as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To approve the draft project eligibility letter and submit to Mass Housing as presented Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Price, second: Zylinski)
That the Board acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund grant $1,875,000 to Excel 464 Main Street, LLC to construct 15 rental units, 4 units deed restricted at 80% AMI and 11...
That the Board acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund grant $1,875,000 to Excel 464 Main Street, LLC to construct 15 rental units, 4 units deed restricted at 80% AMI and 11 units deed restricted at 120% AMI in perpetuity at 464 Main Street and authorize the Town Manager to execute a commitment letter and grant agreement setting forth the terms of the financial award to Excel 464 Main Street, LLC
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: That the Board acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund grant $1,875,000 to Excel 464 Main Street, LLC to construct 15 rental units, 4 units deed restricted at 80% AMI and 11 units deed restricted at 120% AMI in perpetuity at 464 Main Street and authorize the Town Manager to execute a commitment letter and grant agreement setting forth the terms of the financial award to Excel 464 Main Street, LLC Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Price)
Brown's reading, Chair Taylor said, "There's your motion."
Brown's reading, Chair Taylor said, "There's your motion."
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Brown's reading, Chair Taylor said, "There's your motion." Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (second: Zylinski)
I move consideration for the approval of the police department traffic control official policy
I move consideration for the approval of the police department traffic control official policy
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: I move consideration for the approval of the police department traffic control official policy Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Approve the resubmission of an application filed by AMVETS Falmouth Post 70, Inc., 336 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, for a Change of Manager and a Change of Officers/Directors to its AllAlcoholic...
To approve the resubmission of an application filed by AMVETS Falmouth Post 70, Inc., 336 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, for a Change of Manager and a Change of Officers/Directors to its AllAlcoholic Beverages Non-Profit Club License
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the resubmission of an application filed by AMVETS Falmouth Post 70, Inc., 336 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth, for a Change of Manager and a Change of Officers/Directors to its AllAlcoholic Beverages Non-Profit Club License Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Approve the annual licenses as posted in the agenda tonight
To approve the annual licenses as posted in the agenda tonight
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the annual licenses as posted in the agenda tonight Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No -0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Vote to Release Executive Session - February 12, 2024
Approve with corrections
To approve with corrections
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve with corrections Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Release Executive Session - February 12, 2024
To approve and release
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve and release Second: Ms. Scott Price Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Price)
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Scott Price: To adjourn Second: Mr. Mascali 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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