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July 29, 2024
23 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining -Unit B (various professional staff)
Enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where discussion in an open session would have a detrimental effect on the...
To enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where discussion in an open session would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town.
The minutes give the result as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Nancy Taylor yes, Scott Zylinski yes, Robert Mascali yes, Heather Goldstone yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c.30A s.21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where discussion in an open session would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. Second: Mr. Mascali Roll Call Vote: Taylor - aye; Zylinski- aye; Mascali - aye; Goldstone - aye; Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Appoint Jim Tietje to the Waterways Committee for a three year term
To appoint Jim Tietje to the Waterways Committee for a three year term.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint Jim Tietje to the Waterways Committee for a three year term. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Zylinski)
Application for One-Day Entertainment License - Shipwrecked - Asics Falmouth Road Race After Party - Shipwrecked/The Hei
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To close the public hearing. Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Approve the application as submitted
To approve the application as submitted.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the application as submitted. Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Approve the amendment to the FAHF Funding Allocation Guidelines
To approve the amendment to the FAHF Funding Allocation Guidelines.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the amendment to the FAHF Funding Allocation Guidelines. Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Mascali)
Endorse the application and letter as included in the packet
To endorse the application and letter as included in the packet.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To endorse the application and letter as included in the packet. Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Mascali)
That the Select Board, acting as the Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, award $500,000 to Habitat for Humanity for creation of affordable housing at 805 Gifford Street Extension, of...
That the Select Board, acting as the Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, award $500,000 to Habitat for Humanity for creation of affordable housing at 805 Gifford Street Extension, of which $250,000 will be awarded as a grant for land acquisition, and $250,000 will be awarded as a zero interest loan for construction of four single-family homes, two of which will be deed-restricted as affordable at 60% area median income and two of which will be deed restricted at 80% area median income, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute all documents of the financial awards.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: That the Select Board, acting as the Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, award $500,000 to Habitat for Humanity for creation of affordable housing at 805 Gifford Street Extension, of which $250,000 will be awarded as a grant for land acquisition, and $250,000 will be awarded as a zero interest loan for construction of four single-family homes, two of which will be deed-restricted as affordable at 60% area median income and two of which will be deed restricted at 80% area median income, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute all documents of the financial awards. Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Mascali)
Approve the letter amended to read .1 increase the number of deed restricted affordable units and to mention conforming with the modifications to the project regarding the Affordable Housing Fund...
To approve the letter amended to read .1 increase the number of deed restricted affordable units and to mention conforming with the modifications to the project regarding the Affordable Housing Fund availability.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the letter amended to read .1 increase the number of deed restricted affordable units and to mention conforming with the modifications to the project regarding the Affordable Housing Fund availability. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Approve the letter amended to read .1 increase the number of deed restricted affordable units, to mention conforming with the modifications to the project regarding the Affordable Housing Fund...
To approve the letter amended to read .1 increase the number of deed restricted affordable units, to mention conforming with the modifications to the project regarding the Affordable Housing Fund availability, and to consider energy efficiency and appropriate energy provisions.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the letter amended to read .1 increase the number of deed restricted affordable units, to mention conforming with the modifications to the project regarding the Affordable Housing Fund availability, and to consider energy efficiency and appropriate energy provisions. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Zylinski)
Approve the letter for 419 Waquoit Hwy, as discussed and amended
To approve the letter for 419 Waquoit Hwy, as discussed and amended.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the letter for 419 Waquoit Hwy, as discussed and amended. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Approve the request to utilize technical assistance from the Barr Foundation to apply for grant funding through the USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program for potential infrastructure...
To approve the request to utilize technical assistance from the Barr Foundation to apply for grant funding through the USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program for potential infrastructure improvements on Water Street in Woods Hole and to expend up to $12,000 from the Public Works account for a grant match.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the request to utilize technical assistance from the Barr Foundation to apply for grant funding through the USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program for potential infrastructure improvements on Water Street in Woods Hole and to expend up to $12,000 from the Public Works account for a grant match. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Approve the request from the Commission on Disabilities to submit an application to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) to apply for funds for costs associated with engineering and design...
To approve the request from the Commission on Disabilities to submit an application to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) to apply for funds for costs associated with engineering and design as well as site preparation for the AllInclusive Playground development at Goodwill Park. Discussion: Mr. Renshaw explained that, while the original request was for funding for site preparation and playground equipment, in coordination with the Public Works Director, it was determined that engineering design would be a more appropriate use of funds at this time. There was no second for the motion.
The minutes record this motion but no vote on it.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the request from the Commission on Disabilities to submit an application to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) to apply for funds for costs associated with engineering and design as well as site preparation for the AllInclusive Playground development at Goodwill Park..” (Motion: Zylinski)
To approve the request from the Commission on Disabilities to submit an application to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) to apply for funds for costs associated with engineering and design for the All-Inclusive Playground development at Goodwill Park.
Yes: Brown, Goldstone, Mascali, TaylorNo: Zylinski
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the request from the Commission on Disabilities to submit an application to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) to apply for funds for costs associated with engineering and design for the All-Inclusive Playground development at Goodwill Park. Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1, Mr. Zylinski against.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Goldstone)
Approve the request from the Recreation Department to apply to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for funds to complete improvements to the John Neil Little League field complex
To approve the request from the Recreation Department to apply to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for funds to complete improvements to the John Neil Little League field complex.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the request from the Recreation Department to apply to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for funds to complete improvements to the John Neil Little League field complex. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Zylinski)
Approve the request from the North Falmouth Village Association to apply to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for funding for exterior envelope preservation and restoration of the Village...
To approve the request from the North Falmouth Village Association to apply to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for funding for exterior envelope preservation and restoration of the Village Junction Community Building located at 212 Old Main Road, North Falmouth, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the request from the North Falmouth Village Association to apply to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for funding for exterior envelope preservation and restoration of the Village Junction Community Building located at 212 Old Main Road, North Falmouth, as presented. Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Approve the application for a Second-Hand Dealer's License - The Curator, 17 Walker St., Suite A, Falmouth
To approve the application for a Second-Hand Dealer's License - The Curator, 17 Walker St., Suite A, Falmouth.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the application for a Second-Hand Dealer's License - The Curator, 17 Walker St., Suite A, Falmouth. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Approve the application for a seasonal Common Victualler license - The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Spring Ave., North Falmouth, with the condition that serving inside the premises be limited to Sunday...
To approve the application for a seasonal Common Victualler license - The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Spring Ave., North Falmouth, with the condition that serving inside the premises be limited to Sunday 8AM-10PM and serving outside the premises be limited to Monday-Sunday 8AM-7PM.
Yes: Brown, Goldstone, Mascali, TaylorNo: Zylinski
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the application for a seasonal Common Victualler license - The Tea Room, 196 Crystal Spring Ave., North Falmouth, with the condition that serving inside the premises be limited to Sunday 8AM-10PM and serving outside the premises be limited to Monday-Sunday 8AM-7PM. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1, with Mr. Zylinski against.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Approve a petition to the State Traffic Engineer for speed limit changes along Woods Hole Road in Falmouth as reflected in the submitted map, pursuant to MGL Chapter 90 section 18 as amended by...
To approve a petition to the State Traffic Engineer for speed limit changes along Woods Hole Road in Falmouth as reflected in the submitted map, pursuant to MGL Chapter 90 section 18 as amended by Chapter 358 of the Acts of 2022.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve a petition to the State Traffic Engineer for speed limit changes along Woods Hole Road in Falmouth as reflected in the submitted map, pursuant to MGL Chapter 90 section 18 as amended by Chapter 358 of the Acts of 2022. Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Nominate Mr. Brown as the member of the Select Board to seek input on the request to name the Water Treatment Plant for Raymond A. Jack
To nominate Mr. Brown as the member of the Select Board to seek input on the request to name the Water Treatment Plant for Raymond A. Jack.
From the minutes
“Motion by Chair Taylor: To nominate Mr. Brown as the member of the Select Board to seek input on the request to name the Water Treatment Plant for Raymond A. Jack. Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Mascali)
Nominate Mr. Mascali as the member of the Select Board to seek input on the request to name a sports field or village green for Harry Hill
To nominate Mr. Mascali as the member of the Select Board to seek input on the request to name a sports field or village green for Harry Hill.
From the minutes
“Motion by Chair Taylor: To nominate Mr. Mascali as the member of the Select Board to seek input on the request to name a sports field or village green for Harry Hill. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Brown)
Consider the approval to pay for the Town Manager's registration and travel expenses to attend the 2024 International Ci
Approve Consent Agenda, as presented
To approve Consent Agenda, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve Consent Agenda, as presented. Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
Public Session - July 15, 2024
Approve the meeting minutes of July 15, 2024, as presented
To approve the meeting minutes of July 15, 2024, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the meeting minutes of July 15, 2024, as presented. Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Adjourn at 9:38pm
To adjourn at 9:38pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To adjourn at 9:38pm. Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Goldstone)
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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