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Falmouth Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

March 24, 2025

18 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Nancy Taylor, Scott Zylinski, Doug Brown, Heather Goldstone

Absent: Robert Mascali

Every vote, in order

M.G.L. c. 30A sec. 21(a)(3) - to discuss strategy with respect to ongoing litigation where discussion in an open meeting

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...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Judith Fenwick The Board heard from and interviewed the following candidates: Jane Stimpson, Andrew W.

Approve the slate, as presented, with Camille Romano as an alternate member and amend the charging document as suggested by the Town Manager

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the slate, as presented, with Camille Romano as an alternate member and amend the charging document as suggested by the Town Manager.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Consider a vote to approve an application for a One-Day Entertainment License - Rise & Shine Productions LLC - Coast Fes

Close the hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the hearing.

From the minutes

“Motion by Ms. Goldstone: To close the hearing. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Goldstone, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Vote to approve and sign the Bond Anticipation Notes (BANs) for Wastewater and North Falmouth School roof

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...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Discuss and consider a vote to approve the revised Utility Standards as recommended by the Department of Public Works

Approve the revised Utility Standards recommended by the Department of Public Works

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · 3–1

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Discuss and consider a vote to approve the adoption of 20 MPH Safety Zones as recommended by the Traffic Advisory Commit

Approve the adoption of 20 MPH Safety Zones as recommended by the Traffic Advisory Committee

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the adoption of 20 MPH Safety Zones as recommended by the Traffic Advisory Committee.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Discuss and consider the acceptance of a grant from Falmouth Road Race for the purchase of an electronic message board s

Accept a grant from the Falmouth Road Race for the purchase of an electronic message board sign for the Department of Public Works

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept a grant from the Falmouth Road Race for the purchase of an electronic message board sign for the Department of Public Works.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Discuss and consider a vote to approve the Planning Department's One Stop for Growth Expression of Interest submittal

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...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Discuss and consider a vote to approve the reorganization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) under the Planning Div

Approve the reorganization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) under the Planning Division

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the reorganization of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) under the Planning Division.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Consider the request from Cape Cod Guang Ping Tai Ji Quan Club for a waiver of the special event permit fee for the Tai

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

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Consider the request from ArtsFalmouth, Inc. for a waiver of the special event permit fee for the Arts Alive Festival on

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,...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Consider a request from Locust Street Sign for a variance to Sign Code §184-37: Measurement of Sign Area for Flying Brid

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

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Consider approval of seasonal and Spring license renewals for 2025 Mr. Renshaw reviewed the seasonal and spring license

Approve as published the seasonal and spring license renewals for 2025

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve as published the seasonal and spring license renewals for 2025.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Consider a vote to approve the rooftop solar Notice of Lease (NOI) and Lease Agreement with Solect Energy Development LL

Approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Administrative Item d

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Administrative Item d.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Approve Administrative Item d

Minutes, page 10

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve Administrative Item d.

The minutes give only the count (3-0-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr. Zylinski: To approve Administrative Item d. Second: Ms. Goldstone. Vote: Yes - 3 No - 0 Abstain - 1.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Goldstone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Public Session - March 28, 2022; March 1, 2025; March 10, 2025

Approve the meeting minutes of March 28, 2022; March 1, 2025; and March 10, 2025, as amended

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the meeting minutes of March 28, 2022; March 1, 2025; and March 10, 2025, as amended.

From the minutes

“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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjourn at 9:10pm

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn at 9:10pm.

From the minutes

“Motion by Mr Zylinski: To adjourn at 9:10pm. Second: Mr. Brown. Vote: Yes - 4 No - 0.” (Motion: Zylinski, second: Brown)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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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