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August 26, 2024
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Robert Mascali, Heather Goldstone
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Proclamation as presented
To approve the Proclamation as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the Proclamation as presented. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Affordable Housing Committee - Elizabeth Klein
Appoint Elizabeth Klein to the Affordable Housing Committee for a term on June 30, 2027
To appoint Elizabeth Klein to the Affordable Housing Committee for a term on June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To appoint Elizabeth Klein to the Affordable Housing Committee for a term on June 30, 2027. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Nick Hanney
Appoint Nick Hanney to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term until June 30, 2029
To appoint Nick Hanney to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term until June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To appoint Nick Hanney to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term until June 30, 2029. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Consider request from Freshwater Ponds Advisory Committee to change its membership to 7 full voting members.
Approve Consent Agenda, as presented
To approve Consent Agenda, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve Consent Agenda, as presented. Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Shade Tree Hearing - on application of Doug Gage for the removal of 1 Acer Platanoides (Norway maple) and removal of 1 T
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To close the public hearing. Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Approve the application to remove the two trees, as described by the Tree Warden
To approve the application to remove the two trees, as described by the Tree Warden.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the application to remove the two trees, as described by the Tree Warden. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Shade Tree Hearing - on application of The Village at Brick Kiln for the removal of an inventory of trees located betwee
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To close the public hearing. Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Approve the application of The Village at Brick Kiln LLC for the removal of an inventory of 15 trees located between 485 Brick Kiln Road and Josiah Path, as presented
To approve the application of The Village at Brick Kiln LLC for the removal of an inventory of 15 trees located between 485 Brick Kiln Road and Josiah Path, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the application of The Village at Brick Kiln LLC for the removal of an inventory of 15 trees located between 485 Brick Kiln Road and Josiah Path, as presented. Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Mascali)
Approve acceptance of the SFY25 Law Enforcement BodyWorn Camera Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Office of Grants and Research (OGR) in the amount of $250,000 to the...
To approve acceptance of the SFY25 Law Enforcement BodyWorn Camera Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Office of Grants and Research (OGR) in the amount of $250,000 to the Falmouth Police Department.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve acceptance of the SFY25 Law Enforcement BodyWorn Camera Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Office of Grants and Research (OGR) in the amount of $250,000 to the Falmouth Police Department. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Submit the proposed Capital Improvement Plan to the Finance Committee, as presented by the Town Manager
To submit the proposed Capital Improvement Plan to the Finance Committee, as presented by the Town Manager.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To submit the proposed Capital Improvement Plan to the Finance Committee, as presented by the Town Manager. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Approve the new name of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee
To approve the new name of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion by Chair Taylor: To approve the new name of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee. Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Goldstone)
Approve the mission statement of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee, as presented
To approve the mission statement of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion by Chair Taylor: To approve the mission statement of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee, as presented. Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Taylor, second: Goldstone)
Approve the waiver of the special event permit fee for the 25th Annual Chris Wetherbee Memorial Toy Run motorcycle fundraising ride - Sunday, 11/3/24
To approve the waiver of the special event permit fee for the 25th Annual Chris Wetherbee Memorial Toy Run motorcycle fundraising ride - Sunday, 11/3/24.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the waiver of the special event permit fee for the 25th Annual Chris Wetherbee Memorial Toy Run motorcycle fundraising ride - Sunday, 11/3/24. Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Approve the requested variance as presented
To approve the requested variance as presented.
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Robert Mascali and Heather Goldstone). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the requested variance as presented. Second by Ms. Goldstone: Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
Approve the license for the landscape work in Town Hall Square adjacent to 159 Main Street - Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc., 159 Main Street, Falmouth
To approve the license for the landscape work in Town Hall Square adjacent to 159 Main Street - Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc., 159 Main Street, Falmouth.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the license for the landscape work in Town Hall Square adjacent to 159 Main Street - Blue Moon Sea Grille, Inc., 159 Main Street, Falmouth. Second by Mr. Mascali: Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Mascali)
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Barnstable District Department of Veterans' Services for temporary Veterans Services Officer Services
To authorize the Town Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Barnstable District Department of Veterans' Services for temporary Veterans Services Officer Services.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To authorize the Town Manager to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Barnstable District Department of Veterans' Services for temporary Veterans Services Officer Services. Second by Mr. Mascali: Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Public Session - August 12, 2024
Approve the meeting minutes of August 12, 2024
To approve the meeting minutes of August 12, 2024.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the meeting minutes of August 12, 2024. Second by Mr. Zylinski: Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Zylinski)
Adjourn at 8:45pm
To adjourn at 8:45pm.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To adjourn at 8:45pm. 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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