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July 15, 2024
22 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange or value of real property (599 Brick Kiln Rd
To go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange or value of real property (599 Brick Kiln Rd
From the minutes
“called for a motion to go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange or value of real property (599 Brick Kiln Rd.); and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining -Communications Officers, AFSCME Local 1636, Unit C. She said discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board. Motion by Mr. Brown: So moved Second: Mr. Zylinski Roll call vote: Zalinski: Aye Mascali: Aye Goldstone: Aye Brown: Aye Taylor: Aye.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining -Communications Officers, AFSCME Loc
Approve the Town Manager's recommendation to hire Laura Sitrin
To approve the Town Manager's recommendation to hire Laura Sitrin
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the Town Manager's recommendation to hire Laura Sitrin Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Waive the department Head residency requirement for the new finance director, given the fact that housing is so difficult to find right now
To waive the department Head residency requirement for the new finance director, given the fact that housing is so difficult to find right now
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To waive the department Head residency requirement for the new finance director, given the fact that housing is so difficult to find right now Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Zylinski)
Approve the application for an All-Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler License - Micro Pubs LLC d/b/a The Irish Goodbye Pint House to be exercised at 444A North Falmouth Highway, North Falmouth
To approve the application for an All-Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler License - Micro Pubs LLC d/b/a The Irish Goodbye Pint House to be exercised at 444A North Falmouth Highway, North Falmouth
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the application for an All-Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler License - Micro Pubs LLC d/b/a The Irish Goodbye Pint House to be exercised at 444A North Falmouth Highway, North Falmouth Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Approve the application for an annual Entertainment License and an annual Sunday Entertainment License for Micro Pubs LLC d/b/a The Irish Goodbye Pint House to be exercised at 444A North Falmouth...
To approve the application for an annual Entertainment License and an annual Sunday Entertainment License for Micro Pubs LLC d/b/a The Irish Goodbye Pint House to be exercised at 444A North Falmouth Highway, North Falmouth
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the application for an annual Entertainment License and an annual Sunday Entertainment License for Micro Pubs LLC d/b/a The Irish Goodbye Pint House to be exercised at 444A North Falmouth Highway, North Falmouth Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Zylinski)
Name the Overlook on the Coonamessett River for Dr. Betsy Gladfelter
To name the Overlook on the Coonamessett River for Dr. Betsy Gladfelter
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To name the Overlook on the Coonamessett River for Dr. Betsy Gladfelter Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Zylinski)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Approve the entertainment regulations presented by the Town Manager amended by Member Mascali and the suggested amendment by Town Counsel Attorney O'Keefe stated with respect to 7c and 8
To approve the entertainment regulations presented by the Town Manager amended by Member Mascali and the suggested amendment by Town Counsel Attorney O'Keefe stated with respect to 7c and 8
Yes: Brown, Mascali, Taylor, ZylinskiNo: Goldstone
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the entertainment regulations presented by the Town Manager amended by Member Mascali and the suggested amendment by Town Counsel Attorney O'Keefe stated with respect to 7c and 8 Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1 (Ms. Goldstone).” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Approve the amendments to the Special Events Use and Entertainment License Policy as presented by the Town Manager and explained by Town Counsel
To approve the amendments to the Special Events Use and Entertainment License Policy as presented by the Town Manager and explained by Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the amendments to the Special Events Use and Entertainment License Policy as presented by the Town Manager and explained by Town Counsel Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
Authorize year end budget transfers under MA General Law c. 44 § 33B
To authorize year end budget transfers under MA General Law c. 44 § 33B
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To authorize year end budget transfers under MA General Law c. 44 § 33B Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
Approve the request of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce to submit an application to the Community Preservation Committee to apply for funds to completely preserve the Lawrence Academy Building
To approve the request of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce to submit an application to the Community Preservation Committee to apply for funds to completely preserve the Lawrence Academy Building
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the request of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce to submit an application to the Community Preservation Committee to apply for funds to completely preserve the Lawrence Academy Building Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
Approve the request from the Falmouth School Department to apply to the Community Preservation Committee for a grant in the amount of $250,000 to renovate the Mullen Hall School Playground
To approve the request from the Falmouth School Department to apply to the Community Preservation Committee for a grant in the amount of $250,000 to renovate the Mullen Hall School Playground.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the request from the Falmouth School Department to apply to the Community Preservation Committee for a grant in the amount of $250,000 to renovate the Mullen Hall School Playground. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Approve the request for a variance to sign code §184-7 for the placement of "Home of the Clippers" flags on the light poles along Main Street during 3 expected periods, and possible special events...
To approve the request for a variance to sign code §184-7 for the placement of "Home of the Clippers" flags on the light poles along Main Street during 3 expected periods, and possible special events and any additional requests
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the request for a variance to sign code §184-7 for the placement of "Home of the Clippers" flags on the light poles along Main Street during 3 expected periods, and possible special events and any additional requests Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Zylinski)
Grant the variance
To grant the variance
Yes: Brown, Goldstone, Mascali, ZylinskiNo: Taylor
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To grant the variance Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 4 (Mr. Brown said, "Just for this one.") No - 1 (Chair Taylor).” (Motion: Mascali, second: Goldstone)
Start the process to name the Green Pond Bridge in honor of Sgt
To start the process to name the Green Pond Bridge in honor of Sgt. Joshua Tipton
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To start the process to name the Green Pond Bridge in honor of Sgt. Joshua Tipton Second: Mr Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Approve the November 2024 Annual Town Meeting Schedule as presented
To approve the November 2024 Annual Town Meeting Schedule as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the November 2024 Annual Town Meeting Schedule as presented Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
Authorize an expenditure from the Manduano donation account for the materials and construction of up to nine new parking
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 - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Accept the June 17 minutes with the amendment
To accept the June 17 minutes with the amendment
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To accept the June 17 minutes with the amendment Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
Approve the May 6 minutes as presented
To approve the May 6 minutes as presented
Yes: Brown, Mascali, Taylor, ZylinskiAbstained: Goldstone
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the May 6 minutes as presented Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 Abstain - 1 (Ms. Goldstone).” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Authorize an expenditure from the Manduano donation account for the materials and construction of up to nine new parking attendant booths
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To adjourn Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Zylinski)
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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