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18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Start my ballot →Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Heather Goldstone
Absent: Robert Mascali
Enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A § 21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to ongoing litigation where discussion in an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the...
To enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A § 21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to ongoing litigation where discussion in an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body.
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To enter into Executive Session per M.G.L. c. 30A § 21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to ongoing litigation where discussion in an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body. Second: Ms. Goldstone. Roll Call Vote: Taylor - aye; Zylinski - aye; Brown- aye; Goldstone - aye; Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
Approve the slate, as presented, with Camille Romano as an alternate member and amend the charging document as suggested by the Town Manager
To approve the slate, as presented, with Camille Romano as an alternate member and amend the charging document as suggested by the Town Manager.
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the slate, as presented, with Camille Romano as an alternate member and amend the charging document as suggested by the Town Manager. Second: Ms. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To close the hearing. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Approve the application for a One-Day Entertainment License - Rise & Shine Productions LLC - Coast Fest, Lin Whitehead Band Shell at Marine Park, 180 Scranton Ave. - Saturday, August 2, 2025, 2:00...
To approve the application for a One-Day Entertainment License - Rise & Shine Productions LLC - Coast Fest, Lin Whitehead Band Shell at Marine Park, 180 Scranton Ave. - Saturday, August 2, 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with an exemption from Section 7C of the Town's Entertainment regulations and a condition that no deliveries occur on Thursday July 31, 2025, due to the Town Band using the Band Shell and field on that date.
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the application for a One-Day Entertainment License - Rise & Shine Productions LLC - Coast Fest, Lin Whitehead Band Shell at Marine Park, 180 Scranton Ave. - Saturday, August 2, 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with an exemption from Section 7C of the Town's Entertainment regulations and a condition that no deliveries occur on Thursday July 31, 2025, due to the Town Band using the Band Shell and field on that date. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Approve the sale of $8,887,250 4.00% General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes "The Notes" of the Town dated April 4, 2025, and payable October 3, 2025, to Truist Securities Inc., at par, and...
To approve the sale of $8,887,250 4.00% General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes "The Notes" of the Town dated April 4, 2025, and payable October 3, 2025, to Truist Securities Inc., at par, and accrued interest if any, plus a premium of $50,035.22; Further, vote that in connection with the marketing and sale of The Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated March 5, 2025, and a Final Official Statement dated March 12, 2025, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved, and adopted; Further, vote that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be and hereby are authorized to execute and deliver a Significant Events Disclosure Undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15-C2-12, in such form as may be approved by Bond Counsel to the Town which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in The Notes for the benefit of the holders of The Notes from time to time; Further, vote that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and Bond Counsel deemed sufficient or, if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures in order to monitor and maintain the tax exempt status of The Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws; Further, vote that any certificates or documents relating to The Notes, collecti
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the sale of $8,887,250 4.00% General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes "The Notes" of the Town dated April 4, 2025, and payable October 3, 2025, to Truist Securities Inc., at par, and accrued interest if any, plus a premium of $50,035.22; Further, vote that in connection with the marketing and sale of The Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated March 5, 2025, and a Final Official Statement dated March 12, 2025, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved, and adopted; Further, vote that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be and hereby are authorized to execute and deliver a Significant Events Disclosure Undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15-C2-12, in such form as may be approved by Bond Counsel to the Town which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in The Notes for the benefit of the holders of The Notes from time to time; Further, vote that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and Bond Counsel deemed sufficient or, if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures in order to monitor and maintain the tax exempt status of The Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws; Further, vote that any certificates or documents relating to The Notes, collectively "The Documents," may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a document by electronic e-mail in a PDF file or other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such document and electronic signatures on any of The Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of The Documents and all matters relating thereto having the same legal effect as original signatures; Further, vote that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk, and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts, or other documents as may be determined by them or any of them to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Approve the revised Utility Standards recommended by the Department of Public Works
To approve the revised Utility Standards recommended by the Department of Public Works.
The minutes give only the count (3-1), not how each member voted.
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the revised Utility Standards recommended by the Department of Public Works. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 1.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Approve the adoption of 20 MPH Safety Zones as recommended by the Traffic Advisory Committee
To approve the adoption of 20 MPH Safety Zones as recommended by the Traffic Advisory Committee.
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the adoption of 20 MPH Safety Zones as recommended by the Traffic Advisory Committee. Second: Mr. Brown. Discussion: Dave Buzanoski, President of the Maravista/Falmouth Heights Neighborhood Association, stated that this has been discussed at their board level. Safety is an important issue. Between the ballpark on Central/Grand to Great Pond Bridge, there are currently no speed signs. There is a need for signage and enforcement in this area. Katherine Jansen, Chair of the Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee, explained that, at 20 MPH, a pedestrian has an 18% chance of death or serious injury when being hit by a car. At 30 MPH, this is 50% and at 40 MPH it is 77%. She asked that the Board consider the fact that the speed limit is important. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)
Accept a grant from the Falmouth Road Race for the purchase of an electronic message board sign for the Department of Public Works
To accept a grant from the Falmouth Road Race for the purchase of an electronic message board sign for the Department of Public Works.
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To accept a grant from the Falmouth Road Race for the purchase of an electronic message board sign for the Department of Public Works. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Zylinski)
Approve the request to submit two Expressions of Interest for the One Stop for Growth grant program as presented, and to approve the request to submit full applications for each project by the...
To approve the request to submit two Expressions of Interest for the One Stop for Growth grant program as presented, and to approve the request to submit full applications for each project by the program deadline.
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the request to submit two Expressions of Interest for the One Stop for Growth grant program as presented, and to approve the request to submit full applications for each project by the program deadline. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Approve the reorganization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) under the Planning Division
To approve the reorganization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) under the Planning Division.
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the reorganization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) under the Planning Division. Second: Ms. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Approve the request from Cape Cod Guang Ping Tai Ji Quan Club for a waiver of the special event permit fee for the Tai Ji Practice at Marina Park on Saturday mornings from April - December 2025
To approve the request from Cape Cod Guang Ping Tai Ji Quan Club for a waiver of the special event permit fee for the Tai Ji Practice at Marina Park on Saturday mornings from April - December 2025.
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve the request from Cape Cod Guang Ping Tai Ji Quan Club for a waiver of the special event permit fee for the Tai Ji Practice at Marina Park on Saturday mornings from April - December 2025. Second: Ms. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Goldstone)
Approve the request from ArtsFalmouth, Inc. for a waiver of the special event permit fee for the Arts Alive Festival on the Library Lawn, Peg Noonan Park and Shore Street Extension on Friday,...
To approve the request from ArtsFalmouth, Inc. for a waiver of the special event permit fee for the Arts Alive Festival on the Library Lawn, Peg Noonan Park and Shore Street Extension on Friday, 6/13, Saturday, 6/14 and Sunday, 6/15/25.
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the request from ArtsFalmouth, Inc. for a waiver of the special event permit fee for the Arts Alive Festival on the Library Lawn, Peg Noonan Park and Shore Street Extension on Friday, 6/13, Saturday, 6/14 and Sunday, 6/15/25. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Approve a request from Locust Street Sign for a variance to Sign Code §184-37: Measurement of Sign Area for Flying Bridge Marina, 250 Scranton Ave., Falmouth
To approve a request from Locust Street Sign for a variance to Sign Code §184-37: Measurement of Sign Area for Flying Bridge Marina, 250 Scranton Ave., Falmouth.
“Motion by Mr. Brown: To approve a request from Locust Street Sign for a variance to Sign Code §184-37: Measurement of Sign Area for Flying Bridge Marina, 250 Scranton Ave., Falmouth. Second: Mr. Zylinski. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Brown, second: Zylinski)
Approve as published the seasonal and spring license renewals for 2025
To approve as published the seasonal and spring license renewals for 2025.
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve as published the seasonal and spring license renewals for 2025. Second: Ms. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
Approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Administrative Item d
To approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Administrative Item d.
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Administrative Item d. Second: Ms. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
Approve Administrative Item d
To approve Administrative Item d.
The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.
“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve Administrative Item d. Second: Ms. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 0 Abstain - 1.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)
Approve the meeting minutes of March 28, 2022; March 1, 2025; and March 10, 2025, as amended
To approve the meeting minutes of March 28, 2022; March 1, 2025; and March 10, 2025, as amended.
“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To approve the meeting minutes of March 28, 2022; March 1, 2025; and March 10, 2025, as amended. Second: Mr. Brown Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)
Adjourn at 9:10pm
To adjourn at 9:10pm.
“Motion by Mr Zylinski: To adjourn at 9:10pm. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 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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