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October 7, 2024
25 recorded votes, 5 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
Brown offered a second
Brown offered a second.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Brown offered a second. Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.”
That the Select Board approve the charge that is in the packet along with the establishment of the advisory committee for the police station
That the Select Board approve the charge that is in the packet along with the establishment of the advisory committee for the police station
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: That the Select Board approve the charge that is in the packet along with the establishment of the advisory committee for the police station Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Approve the late fee of $100 for annual renewal of all liquor licenses effective November 1, 2024, with some way of getting notification out to people that this will happen effective November 1
To approve the late fee of $100 for annual renewal of all liquor licenses effective November 1, 2024, with some way of getting notification out to people that this will happen effective November 1
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To approve the late fee of $100 for annual renewal of all liquor licenses effective November 1, 2024, with some way of getting notification out to people that this will happen effective November 1 Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Approve the application submitted by Falmouth Engineering on behalf of Eric and Sabina Hamre to construct a fixed pier that will extend approximately 76 feet seaward of mean high water into Green...
To approve the application submitted by Falmouth Engineering on behalf of Eric and Sabina Hamre to construct a fixed pier that will extend approximately 76 feet seaward of mean high water into Green Pond, located at 218 Acapesket Road in East Falmouth as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the application submitted by Falmouth Engineering on behalf of Eric and Sabina Hamre to construct a fixed pier that will extend approximately 76 feet seaward of mean high water into Green Pond, located at 218 Acapesket Road in East Falmouth as presented 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. Brown: To close the hearing Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Approve the application of the Town Engineer for the removal of one Acer rubrum (Red Maple), contingent upon Planning Board written consent following its October 22 hearing, to accommodate...
To approve the application of the Town Engineer for the removal of one Acer rubrum (Red Maple), contingent upon Planning Board written consent following its October 22 hearing, to accommodate construction of an upcoming sidewalk at 31 Old Dock Road, North Falmouth, to include the planting of three new suitable trees no less than 2 inch caliper to replace the removed tree
Yes: Brown, Mascali, Taylor, ZylinskiNo: Goldstone
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the application of the Town Engineer for the removal of one Acer rubrum (Red Maple), contingent upon Planning Board written consent following its October 22 hearing, to accommodate construction of an upcoming sidewalk at 31 Old Dock Road, North Falmouth, to include the planting of three new suitable trees no less than 2 inch caliper to replace the removed tree Second: Mr. Zylinski Mr. Mascali asked what would happen if the planning board does not approve the application. Mr. Renshaw said if that were to happen, the Board's vote would be null and void. Vote: Yes: 4 No - 1 (Ms. Goldstone).” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To close the hearing Second: Ms. Goldstone Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Approve the one-day entertainment license as submitted for ShipwreckedFalmouth in the Fall Road Race After Party - Shipwrecked/The Heights Hotel parking lot, 263 Grand Avenue - Sunday, November 3,...
To approve the one-day entertainment license as submitted for ShipwreckedFalmouth in the Fall Road Race After Party - Shipwrecked/The Heights Hotel parking lot, 263 Grand Avenue - Sunday, November 3, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the one-day entertainment license as submitted for ShipwreckedFalmouth in the Fall Road Race After Party - Shipwrecked/The Heights Hotel parking lot, 263 Grand Avenue - Sunday, November 3, 2024 - 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Mascali)
That the Select Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, award $2,400,000 to Bushwood 545 Main Street, LLC, for the creation of affordable housing at 545 Main Street, to...
That the Select Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, award $2,400,000 to Bushwood 545 Main Street, LLC, for the creation of affordable housing at 545 Main Street, to be awarded as a loan secured by a mortgage on the property, of which $465,000 will be awarded for the acquisition of the property located at 545 Main Street and $1,935,000 for the construction of 30 affordable deed restricted rental units with the condition that 3 of the units deed restricted at 120% AMI be further deed restricted at 100% of the AMI and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the documentation setting forth the terms of the financial award to Bushwood 545 Main Street, LLC
Yes: Brown, Goldstone, MascaliNo: Taylor, Zylinski
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: That the Select Board, acting as Trustees of the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, award $2,400,000 to Bushwood 545 Main Street, LLC, for the creation of affordable housing at 545 Main Street, to be awarded as a loan secured by a mortgage on the property, of which $465,000 will be awarded for the acquisition of the property located at 545 Main Street and $1,935,000 for the construction of 30 affordable deed restricted rental units with the condition that 3 of the units deed restricted at 120% AMI be further deed restricted at 100% of the AMI and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the documentation setting forth the terms of the financial award to Bushwood 545 Main Street, LLC Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 3 No - 2 (Chair Taylor, Mr. Zylinski).” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Approve the amended Memorandum of Understanding as presented and authorize the Town Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding
To approve the amended Memorandum of Understanding as presented and authorize the Town Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding
Yes: Brown, Mascali, Taylor, ZylinskiNo: Goldstone
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the amended Memorandum of Understanding as presented and authorize the Town Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1 (Ms. Goldstone).” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Approve the request for a variance to Sign Code, Section 184-32 Off-Premises Signs, size, and content: The Irish Goodbye Pint House, 444 North Falmouth Highway as presented
To approve the request for a variance to Sign Code, Section 184-32 Off-Premises Signs, size, and content: The Irish Goodbye Pint House, 444 North Falmouth Highway as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the request for a variance to Sign Code, Section 184-32 Off-Premises Signs, size, and content: The Irish Goodbye Pint House, 444 North Falmouth Highway as presented Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
That the Board vote Article 3 as printed in the warrant
That the Board vote Article 3 as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: That the Board vote Article 3 as printed in the warrant Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
That the Board vote Article 18 as printed in the warrant
That the Board vote Article 18 as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: That the Board vote Article 18 as printed in the warrant Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
That the Board vote Article 19 as printed in the warrant
That the Board vote Article 19 as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: That the Board vote Article 19 as printed in the warrant Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
That the Board vote Indefinite Postponement on Article 20
That the Board vote Indefinite Postponement on Article 20
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: That the Board vote Indefinite Postponement on Article 20 Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
That the Town vote this article as printed in the warrant with the amendment to the effect that the details of the housing to be constructed have yet to be determined following a public input...
That the Town vote this article as printed in the warrant with the amendment to the effect that the details of the housing to be constructed have yet to be determined following a public input process including the Select Board and Affordable Housing Committee. The Town Manager will establish certain parameters for the housing to be constructed in a Request For Proposal that is used to select the buyer/developer Mr. Brown asked if the motion is recommending that the petitioner amend it, because the Board cannot amend a petitioner's article. Mr. Mascali said yes. Mr. Johnson-Staub clarified that the original article has to be printed as is, but the recommendation would include the extra language.
Yes: Brown, Goldstone, Mascali, TaylorNo: Zylinski
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: That the Town vote this article as printed in the warrant with the amendment to the effect that the details of the housing to be constructed have yet to be determined following a public input process including the Select Board and Affordable Housing Committee. The Town Manager will establish certain parameters for the housing to be constructed in a Request For Proposal that is used to select the buyer/developer Mr. Brown asked if the motion is recommending that the petitioner amend it, because the Board cannot amend a petitioner's article. Mr. Mascali said yes. Mr. Johnson-Staub clarified that the original article has to be printed as is, but the recommendation would include the extra language. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 1 (Mr. Zylinski).” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
Make the same recommendation as the prior article, that the Town vote the article as printed in the warrant with the explanation to contain that language with respect to the process to be overseen...
To make the same recommendation as the prior article, that the Town vote the article as printed in the warrant with the explanation to contain that language with respect to the process to be overseen by the Town Manager to get to an RFP
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To make the same recommendation as the prior article, that the Town vote the article as printed in the warrant with the explanation to contain that language with respect to the process to be overseen by the Town Manager to get to an RFP Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Brown)
That the Board vote Indefinite Postponement on Article 23
That the Board vote Indefinite Postponement on Article 23
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: That the Board vote Indefinite Postponement on Article 23 Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
That the Board vote Article 31 as amended
That the Board vote Article 31 as amended
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Brown: That the Board vote Article 31 as amended Second: Mr. Zylinski Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
That with respect to Article 32, that the Board recommend Indefinite Postponement
That with respect to Article 32, that the Board recommend Indefinite Postponement
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: That with respect to Article 32, that the Board recommend Indefinite Postponement Second: Chair Taylor Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali, second: Taylor)
Indefinitely Postpone Article 33
To Indefinitely Postpone Article 33
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Mascali: To Indefinitely Postpone Article 33 Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Mascali)
Approve warrant for State Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Move the Consent Agenda
To move the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To move the Consent Agenda Second: Mr. Mascali Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Mascali)
Approve warrant for State Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To adjourn Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 5 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
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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