Articles of the Warrant

TOWN OF FALMOUTH

MASSACHUSETTS

ARTICLES OF THE WARRANT

FOR THE

APRIL TOWN MEETINGS

WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE

BOARD OF SELECTMEN · FINANCE COMMITTEE · PLANNING BOARD · COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE ·

PUBLISHED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE VOTERS

MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M.

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING ~ TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2017 AT 7:00 P.M.

MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM, LAWRENCE SCHOOL

FINANCE COMMITTEE MESSAGE

As Chairman of the Finance Committee, I am honored to work with a very qualified group of individuals who care enough about our town to volunteer a considerable amount of time in service to Falmouth. We are extremely fortunate to have such high caliber volunteers and such high quality personnel working for the Town of Falmouth.

The Finance Committee considers every line of the Operating Budget by meeting with Department Heads and, if needed, the Town Manager, to discuss the projected operating needs of the Community. Each financial article in the warrant is also reviewed in this manner. It is our job to anticipate the questions that will be asked at Town Meeting and to make common sense recommendations. Members of the Finance Committee come from different backgrounds and have different points of view. Our recommendations are made after careful consideration by the entire committee and are based upon our best judgment in light of many issues and the fiscal condition of the town.

Our continuous economic stability and strength means we have an enviable bond rating of AA+. For the third year in a row we have funded the Operating Budget and Stabilization Funds with recurring revenues. Smart budget policy and cooperative Department Heads have generated a budget that makes sense. We are living within our means AND saving for a rainy day!

This past year has seen considerable progress on several important projects. The new state-of-the-art dispatch center is up and running. The much anticipated new town website is expected to go live prior to Town Meeting. The water treatment plant will be up and running soon and the Little Pond Sewer project is also coming along nicely. We have accomplished all this without raising your tax rate!

This is a significant Town Meeting because you have the opportunity to express YOUR vision for Falmouth. Is it time to vote yes on the new Senior Center? This project was put off ten years ago during an economic downturn. Our 10,000+ senior citizens have been very patient. You may not know that we have a heavily utilized skateboard park. Shall we support a state-of-the-art skate board park for our active youngsters who don’t play a team sport? Do you think the Town should partner with the 300 Committee to buy an historic farm while adding to the Coonamesset River naturalization project? You may also weigh in on the need for a Community Development Director. This individual would influence the character of our community by creating an environment in Falmouth that is attractive to businesses so that young families can afford to live and work here.

The great thing about Falmouth is the passion of its citizens. You will hear enthusiastic people putting their ideas forward and equally passionate responses. Compromise, collaboration and civility are cornerstones of democracy. So, do your homework by reading the warrant, listen with an open mind, respond courteously and respect the individual (who is likely a volunteer) who has had the courage to stand before you. It is time for you, as a Town Meeting Member, to play your part in guiding the long term direction of our Town!

I am proud of my committee and the relationships that they have built within the Finance Committee and with the department heads. They have my heart felt appreciation for their many hours of hard work. I also wish to express my thanks to Town Manager Julian Suso, Assistant Town Manager Peter Johnson-Staub and Finance Director Jennifer Petit for their cooperation and assistance during this process.

Wendy L. Vogel, Finance Committee Chairman

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

Doug Jones, Chairman Susan L. Moran, Vice Chairman Samuel H. Patterson Megan English Braga Douglas C. Brown

FALMOUTH FINANCE COMMITTEE

Wendy L. Vogel, Chairman Judith P. Magnani, Vice Chairman Susan P. Smith, Secretary

Steven V. Angelo, Joseph L. Drolette, Ron Dyer, Peter Hargraves, Mary Harris, Nicholas S. Lowell, Deborah D. Maguire, John Scanlan, Keith Schwegel and Paul Sellers

FALMOUTH PLANNING BOARD Jim Fox, Chairman Patricia H. Kerfoot, Vice Chairman Paul Dreyer, Clerk/Secretary

Robert Leary, John Druley, Mark Cool, and Pamela Harting-Barrat

COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Virginia Carmichael, Chairman Sandra Cuny, Vice Chairman Kate Jackson, Clerk Russell Robbins, Financial Officer

John Druley, Paul Glynn, Eileen Miskell and Holly Wilson

TOWN MANAGER Julian M. Suso

ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER Peter Johnson-Staub

TOWN CLERK Michael Palmer

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Jennifer Petit

TOWN COUNSEL Frank K. Duffy

TOWN MODERATOR David T. Vieira

TOWN MEETING RULES AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE David T. Vieira, Chairman

Gary Anderson, Sandra Cuny, Adrian C.J. Dufresne, Judy Fenwick, Brian Keefe, Sheryl Kozens-Long, Nicholas S. Lowell, Joseph Netto, Michael Palmer, Jeffrey W. Oppenheim and Daniel Shearer “CITIZEN’S CHECK LIST”

(Written by North Attleboro)

To be considered on each vote:

1. IS IT NECESSARY? Or is it something that is not really needed or perhaps already being provided by a private group?

2. CAN WE AFFORD IT? Remember, there is no limit to what we would like, but there is a limit to what we can afford.

3. WHAT WILL IT COST ULTIMATELY? Many proposals are like icebergs – only a small fraction of the total cost is apparent on the surface.

4. HOW WILL IT AFFECT BASIC LIBERTIES? If it imposes unreasonable or illegal restraints on your life or that of others, it should be vigorously opposed.

5. IS IT IN THE BALANCED BEST INTEREST OF ALL? If it is designed to benefit a small group or special interests, while taking unfair advantage of others, work for its defeat.

6. IS IT A “FOOT-IN-THE-DOOR” PROPOSITION? Compromising a little now may bring an oppressive burden later, either in more regulations or more taxes or a combination of both.

7. DOES IT PLACE TOO MUCH POWER IN THE HANDS OF ONE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP? Once decisive power is granted to a non-elected public official, a commission or a municipal authority, the private citizens lose effective control.

8. DOES IT RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE MINORITY? This is a cornerstone of our Republic.

9. IS ITS APPEAL BASED ON EMOTIONAL PROPAGANDA OR FACTS? The farther a proposition gets away from facts, the more critical one should be.

10. DOES IT SQUARE WITH YOUR MORAL CONVICTIONS? If so, fight for it. If not, oppose it.

Ref. Massachusetts Finance Committee Handbook Section 7.08

PROPOSITION 2 1/2

Proposition 2 ½ limits the property tax revenues that cities and towns can legally assess to support their budgets.

The maximum limit that a community can assess in any year is called the levy limit.

Proposition 2 ½ has provisions which allow a community to levy more than the levy limit. However, this increase must be approved by a simple majority of the voters at an election. The two types of increases allowed are “overrides” and “exclusions.” There are two types of exclusions: capital exclusions and debt exclusions.

OVERRIDE: Used to obtain additional funds for annual operating budgets and fixed costs.

An override question must be placed on the ballot by a majority vote of the Board of Selectmen. Approval of an override by the voters allows the Town to assess taxes in excess of the automatic annual 2-½% increase. The result is a permanent increase in the amount of property taxes a community may levy.

EXCLUSIONS: Used to obtain additional funds for capital projects only, including public building and public works projects, and land and equipment purchases.

Any exclusion question must be placed on the ballot by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Selectmen. Approval of an exclusion by the voters allows the Town to assess taxes in excess of the automatic annual 2-½% increase. The result is a temporary increase in the amount of property taxes a community may levy.

CAPITAL EXCLUSION: Used to raise additional taxes to pay for a specific project or purchase. This is a property tax increase for one year only--the year in which the project or purchase is budgeted.

DEBT EXCLUSION: Used to raise additional taxes for the annual debt service cost of projects funded by borrowing. This is a temporary property tax increase which lasts only for the term of the debt.

April 2017 Annual Town Meeting Index Article 1 Choose Town Officers 2 Hear Reports from Committees and Town Officers 3 Authorize Board of Selectmen to Settle Claims and Suits 4 Authorize Board of Selectmen to Apply for and Accept Grants 5 Fix Salaries of Town Officials 6 Authorize Revolving Funds 7 Amend Ch. 240 Code of Falmouth - Accessory Apartments 8 Amend Article 240-69.A - Business Redevelopment 9 Accept Laying Out Hooppole Road 10 Affirm May 2017 Annual Town Election Question - Recreational Marijuana Establishments 11 Amend Ch. 156 Code of Falmouth - Synthetic Marijuana 12 Amend Ch. 1 Code of Falmouth - Synthetic Marijuana 13 Petition - Amend Ch. 235 Code of Falmouth - Wetland Protection 14 Authorize Petition to MA General Court - North Falmouth Library Branch 15 Purchase or Take by Eminent Domain - Coonamessett River Restoration Project 16 Amend Town's Classification Plan 17 Amend Town's Classification Plan - Community Preservation Fund Administrator 18 FY2018 Operating Budget 19 Fund - General Stabilization Fund 20 Fund - Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund 21 Fund - Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund 22 Fund - Workers Compensation Trust Fund 23 Fund - Cost of Living Adjustments 24 Fund - Debt Stabilization Fund 25 Supplement Prior Votes to Apply Bond Premium to Principal Owed 26 Fund - Design and Construction for Senior Center 27 Fund - Town Hall Telephone System 28 Fund - Construction of New Skateboard Park 29 Fund - Robbins Road Bulkhead Repair 30 Petition - Fund - Maintenance of Shining Sea Bikeway 31 Petition - Fund - Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan 32 Fund - Unpaid Bills 33 FY2017 Budget Transfers 34 FY2017 Budget Appropriations 35 CPC - Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod 36 CPC - Coonamessett Greenway Gateway Park 37 CPC - Woods Hole Public Library Exterior Rehab 38 CPC - Conant House Fence 39 CPC - West Falmouth Library and Archives 40 CPC - Nobska Light Station Preservation 41 CPC - Oak Grove Cemetery Preservation 42 CPC - Falmouth Historical Commission List of Significant Buildings - Phase 1 43 CPC - Falmouth Housing Production Plan 44 CPC - Administrative Expenses 45 CPC - Community Housing Reserve 46 CPC - Historic Preservation Reserve 47 CPC - Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund 48 CPC - Budgeted Reserve 49 CPC - Land Bank Debt Reserve ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

ARTICLE 1: To choose all other necessary Town Officers for the year in accordance with nominations to be offered at Town Meeting.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote Article 1 as printed.

ARTICLE 2: To hear reports of Committees and Town Officers and act thereon.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote Article 2 as printed.

ARTICLE 3: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to settle claims and suits which are pending or may arise against the Town. Or do or take any other action in the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote Article 3 as printed.

ARTICLE 4: To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for and accept state and federal grants they deem beneficial to the Town, provided that the Board of Selectmen shall hold a public meeting prior to the board’s acceptance of any such grant(s) or gifts(s), if said grant(s) or gift(s) require the Town to meet future conditions or requirements including anticipated future costs to the Town. Further, when applicable, the Board of Selectmen will advise the Finance Committee of such anticipated costs prior to the public meeting and may seek further review/comment of the Finance Committee. Or do or take any other action in the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote Article 4 as printed.

ARTICLE 5: To see if the Town will vote to fix the salaries of the Elected Officials as follows:

Moderator………………………………..$1,500 Town Clerk……………………………..$88,991 Selectmen (4)……………………………$5,000 Chairman of Selectmen………………...$6,000

Or do or take any other action in the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote Article 5 as printed.

ARTICLE 6: To see if the Town will vote to authorize continued use of the following Revolving Funds for certain town departments under MGL Chapter 44, Sec. 53E½ for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, with the specific receipts credited to each fund, the purposes for which each fund may be spent and the maximum amount that may be spent from each fund for the fiscal year as follows:

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FY18 Disposition of Revolving Authorized to Revenue Use of Fund Spending FY17 Fund Fund Spend Source Limit Balance Board of Emerald Payments in Maintenance Available for Selectmen / $28,000 House Lieu of Rent of Building expenditure Town Manager Departmental Recreation Recreation Participation Available for Special $7,000 Department Director Fees expenditure Activities Historical Historical Administer Available for Sale of Books $7,500 Commission Commission Book Program expenditure

Shellfish Conservation Mitigation and Purchase Available for $13,000 Propagation Commission Donations Shellfish Seed expenditure

Shellfish Marine and Sale of Support Cont’d Available for $35,000 Propagation Environ Srvcs Shellfish Propagation expenditure

TOTAL $90,500 SPENDING

Or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote Article 6 as printed.

EXPLANATION: Town Meeting approval is required each year to continue the use of revolving funds. In November, the Town plans to introduce a bylaw that would exempt voting these revolving funds every year.

ARTICLE 7: To see if the town will vote to amend Article V “Single Residence Districts” of Chapter 240 - Zoning - of the Code of Falmouth by deleting Sections 240-23 I (1) – (8) in the entirety and to amend Article VIII “Agricultural Districts” of Chapter 240 - Zoning - of the Code of Falmouth by deleting Sections 240-38 I (1) – (8) in the entirety, and replace the same with the following:

“§240- 23 I Accessory Apartments & §240-38 I Accessory Apartments

(1) Purpose

The intent of the Accessory Apartment bylaw is to: Broaden the range of housing choice in Falmouth by increasing the number of small dwelling units available for rent; Encourage greater diversity of population with particular attention to young adult citizens and to allow for “Aging in Place” for our senior citizens; Promote more economic and energy efficient use of the town’s housing supply. All this while maintaining the appearance and character of the town’s single family neighborhoods.

(2) Definitions

Accessory Apartment. Sections 240-3 A, 240-66. D and 240- 70.D not-with-standing, an additional dwelling unit, subordinate in size and accessory to the principle dwelling unit on the lot, located in either the principle dwelling or an accessory structure on the lot. An accessory apartment is constructed so as to maintain the appearance and essential character of a single family dwelling or accessory structure thereto located on the lot.

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(3) Requirements

a) Only one accessory apartment shall be allowed per lot. b) Either the principal dwelling or accessory apartment must be owner-occupied for a period of seven months in every calendar year, or owned by a nonprofit organization or government authority whose purpose is to provide affordable housing. c) Either the principal dwelling or accessory apartment may be rented, but not both during the five months the owner occupant may be absent. Rental periods shall be no less than six (6) months and weekly/monthly rentals (summer rentals so called) are expressly prohibited. Neither the principal dwelling nor accessory apartment shall be used as commercial accommodations at any time. d) The accessory apartment shall have no more than two bedrooms and a maximum of eight hundred (800) square feet of floor area, or forty (40) percent of the floor area of the principal dwelling, whichever is less. e) The total number of bedrooms on the lot shall not exceed four (4) when the lot contains less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet. f) Whether allowed as a matter of right or by special permit, accessory apartments located on lots subject to the provisions of the Water Resource Protection or Coastal Pond Overlay Districts1 the total number of bedrooms shall not exceed one (1) per ten thousand (10,000) square feet of lot area, unless both the principal dwelling and accessory apartment are connected to the municipal sewer system or to an on-site septic system with enhanced nitrogen removal approved by the Board of Health.

(4) Design Standards

Accessory apartments, whether a part of new construction, reconstruction, alteration or change to a single family residence or accessory structure (attached) thereto, shall maintain the following standards:

a) The architectural effect, as the result of the accessory apartment being constructed within the principal dwelling, shall be that of a single family residence compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. b) The architectural effect, as the result of the accessory apartment being constructed within an accessory structure, shall be that of a garage or barn customarily incidental to a single family residence compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. c) Parking for the accessory apartment shall be provided in a manner that is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

(5) Procedures

a) Accessory Apartment constructed within a single family dwelling or accessory structure attached thereto: Prior to the issuance of a building permit for an accessory apartment constructed within a single family dwelling or accessory structure attached thereto: a Site Plan Review (Design Review), pursuant to Article XXXIX (39) of the Zoning Bylaw, shall be conducted by the Planning Board, taking into account the design standards, requirements and purposes of this accessory apartment bylaw. The application for site plan review shall include the information contained in Section 240-195 C, unless waived by the Planning Board. b) Accessory Apartment constructed within or as a detached accessory structure (not attached to a single family dwelling): In addition to the site plan review requirements above, an accessory apartment built within or as an accessory structure, not attached to a single family dwelling, a special permit from the Board of Appeals shall be required. In addition to the design standards, requirements and purposes of this accessory apartment bylaw, the Board of Appeals shall take into account the standards found in section 240-216 A- I of this bylaw.

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(6) Enforcement

a) Upon a written determination by the Building Commissioner that the property owner has failed to comply with these provisions the property owner shall bring the accessory apartment into compliance within ninety (90) days of such notice. Failing compliance the property shall be restored to single family dwelling status within ninety (90) days of said failure determination, in a manner that complies with all requirements of the State Building Code and any other local regulations or bylaws.

(7) Monitoring

a) An affidavit shall be submitted annually to the building commissioner, signed by the property owner, attesting that the principal dwelling or accessory apartment has been owner-occupied for a period of seven months and not otherwise rented as set forth in section 3 (b) above. The Building Commissioner may allow a property owner to be absent during this seven month period for cause, such as military assignment, academic sabbatical or similar circumstance.”

And further to delete from Section 240-13 the definition “Accessory Apartment” in the entirety;

And further to add to Section 240-192 – Applicability – the words “an accessory apartment allowed as a matter of right or special permit” so as to read in its pertinent part “… five or more parking spaces based only on new development; an accessory apartment allowed as a matter of right or special permit; shall be permitted only upon the approval of the Planning Board for site plan review.”

Or do or take any other action on this matter. On request of the Planning Board

RECOMMENDATION (Planning Board): That the Town vote Article 7 as printed, except delete the words “…or accessory structure attached thereto…” from the first sentence of section 5(a), so as to read in its pertinent part: “Accessory Apartment constructed within a single family dwelling:”

Explanation: This Article would allow an accessory apartment as a matter of right in Residential and Agricultural zoning districts if constructed within a single family dwelling. A special permit is required for an accessory apartment located in a detached accessory structure, for example a garage. The Article requires owner occupancy for seven months out of the year; rental periods greater than 6 months; prohibits commercial accommodations or summer rentals. Accessory apartments can be no greater than two bedrooms and a maximum of 800 square feet in size. Bedrooms shall not exceed 4 on lots less than 20,000 square feet. The Article incorporates designs standards and the procedures for applying those standards in either the by-right or special permit circumstance. Enforcement and monitoring requirements are also incorporated into the Article.

ARTICLE 8: Amendment of Article 240-69.A. by amending that section to include the following district and maximum percent of lot coverage:

District By Structures Structures/Paving Parking

Business Redevelopment 20% 60%

Or do or take any other action on this matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Planning Board): That the Town vote Article 8 as printed.

Explanation: This Article clarifies that properties in Business Redevelopment zoning districts can apply for a Special Permit under 240-69A of the Zoning Bylaw for enhanced lot coverage.

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ARTICLE 9: To see if the Town will vote to accept the doings of the Board of Selectmen in laying out Hooppole Road from Ashumet Road to the Mashpee Town Line as a public way according to plans on file with the Town Clerk, or do or take any other action on this matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Board of Selectmen): That the Town vote Article 9 as printed.

EXPLANATION: Hooppole Road is seven hundred and thirty feet long starting at Ashumet Road and ending at the Mashpee Town Line. The roadway is a connector between Falmouth and Mashpee and is used as a primary access for many residential subdivisions. The roadway asphalt has been patched over the years and is in need of replacement. Maintenance on this roadway has been problematic for Public Works due to its classification as a private way. The roadway improvements will be funded through Public Works annual maintenance funds.

ARTICLE 10: To see if the Town will vote to affirm the action of the Board of Selectmen to place upon the ballot of the annual Town election to be held on May 16, 2017 a question for action by the voters prohibiting the operation of all types of recreational marijuana establishments as authorized by the passage of Question 4 on the ballot of November, 2016 biennial state election within the Town of Falmouth, said question to be in such form as the Board of Selectmen may determine, or do or take any other action on this matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Board of Selectmen): That the Town vote Article 10 as printed.

EXPLANATION: A state law was approved on the November 2016 election ballot authorizing the possession, use and transfer of marijuana for recreational purposes. Although the ballot measure received majority support of voters state-wide, the vote in Falmouth was 10,290 against and 9,640 in favor. This state law allows municipalities to prohibit establishments from locating facilities to sell, grow or process marijuana products for recreational purposes within the municipality by approval of a ballot measure. This article seeks a Town Meeting vote to affirm the action of the Board of Selectmen to place this ballot question on the annual town election ballot for May 16, 2017. If voters at the town election approve the ballot question to “opt out,” recreational marijuana establishments will not be permitted in Falmouth but the possession and use of marijuana by persons 21 and older will continue to be legal under the state law.

ARTICLE 11: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of Falmouth, Chapter 156, PEACE AND GOOD ORDER, and adopt the following by-law relative to synthetic marijuana:

ARTICLE VIII Synthetic Marijuana

§ 156-14

A. Purpose & Intent It has been determined that certain businesses and/or individuals on Cape Cod and the Islands are possessing and selling certain substances which when ingested produce intoxicating effects similar to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or marijuana. These substances, which are described herein, are often used as an alternative synthetic to marijuana and are potentially dangerous to users and society, and the long- term effects are not yet known. The effects of these substances are a health concern to the citizens of Falmouth. Not all of the substances are categorized as illegal controlled substances under state or federal law. By selling these legal substances for smoking and ingestion in the guise of incense, the manufacturers avoid the United States Food and Drug Administration process for study and approval of such prior to distribution for consumption. In addition, by marketing such incense products directed at the controlled drug subculture, the manufacturers and sellers avoid the schedule implications of the Controlled Substances Act. There is currently no legitimate purpose for such synthetic chemicals contained therein.

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B. Prohibited activities 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, sell, barter, give, publicly display for sale; attempt to possess, sell, barter, or give; or transport any material, compound, mixture or preparation within the corporate limits of the Town of Falmouth which contains any quantity of synthetic marijuana or synthetic marijuana analogue.

2. This article shall apply regardless of whether the synthetic marijuana or synthetic marijuana analogue is described as tobacco, herbs, incense, spice, bath salts, plant food or any blend thereof, and, regardless of whether the substance is marketed for the purpose of being smoked or ingested, and, regardless of whether the substance is marked "not for human consumption."

C. Exceptions 1. It is not an offense under this article if the person was acting at the direction of the Falmouth Police Department and its officers, or federal or state law enforcement, to enforce or ensure compliance with this article prohibiting the sale of the aforementioned substances.

2. If the Commonwealth of Massachusetts enacts criminal penalties for the possession, sale, transportation, or delivery of any chemical substance listed in this article, then upon the effective date of such enactment, this article shall no longer be deemed effective for that substance. However, a violation of this article occurring prior to the effective date of such enactment may be prosecuted after the effective date of state enactment.

D. Definitions For the purpose of this article, the following words shall have the following meanings.

PERSON An individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, wholesaler, retailer, and any license or unlicensed business, including clerk, manager, or owner of the business.

SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA (i) Any substance as defined by 21 U.S.C. § 812(d), excluding "marijuana" as such term is defined in MGL c. 94C, § 1, 21 U.S.C. § 812(d) notwithstanding; or (ii) any one or any combination of the following cannabinoids, or, a substance containing any one or combination of the following cannabinoids, namely JWH-018, JWH-073, CP-47, 497, JWH-200, or, cannabicyclohexanol; or (iii) vegetable material that has been chemically treated and is possessed, sold, or, purchased that is commonly used for consumption by humans with the intent that it will, despite any labeling to the contrary, for the purpose of voluntary intoxication, said vegetable material typically having a retail price of over $5 per ounce and contained within packaging indicating that the contents is not for human consumption, and which, if consumed, may induce an effect or effects of intoxication similar to a controlled substance or imitation controlled substance, said effect or effects to include elation, euphoria, dizziness, excitement, irrational behavior, exhilaration, paralysis, stupefaction, dulling of the senses or nervous system, or, distortion of audio, visual or mental processes.

SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA ANALOGUE A substance, the chemical structure of which is substantially similar to the chemical structure of synthetic marijuana and which has a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system that is substantially similar to or greater than the stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system of synthetic marijuana; or with respect to a particular person, which such person represents or intends to have a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system that is substantially similar to or greater than the stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system of synthetic marijuana.

E. Violations and penalties 1. Any person found to be in violation of this article will be assessed a fine of $300. Each day a violation occurs will constitute a separate offense.

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2. In addition to any penalty provided in the above Subsection 1, if any of the aforementioned substances listed above are found in the possession of any person, the substance will be forfeited by seizure by the Falmouth Police Department, or its officers, and may be destroyed by such law enforcement officials in a method consistent with law.

F. Severability If any provision of this article shall be held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such provision shall be considered separately and apart from the remaining provisions of this article, which shall remain in full force and effect.

Or do or take any other action on this matter. On request of the Board of Health.

RECOMMENDATION (Board of Selectmen): That the Town vote Article 11 as printed.

EXPLANATION: Synthetic marijuana refers to chemicals designed to be similar to some of the active components in natural marijuana. These chemicals can result in dangerous health effects, and are not well regulated in the Commonwealth. This article bans the sale and possession of synthetic marijuana in Falmouth.

ARTICLE 12: To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 1, § 2, NONCRIMINAL DISPOSITION, of the Code of Falmouth by adding the following:

Chapter/Part Enforcing Article/Section Subject Officer Fine

Ch. 156, § 14 Synthetic Police Officer $300.00 Marijuana Health Agent

Or do or take any other action on this matter. On request of the Board of Health.

RECOMMENDATION (Board of Selectmen): That the Town vote Article 12 as printed.

EXPLANATION: This article provides for the non-criminal enforcement of the new bylaw proposed in Article 11 prohibiting the possession and sale of synthetic marijuana, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1, section 2 of the Code of Falmouth. In non-criminal enforcement, the enforcing office gives the offender a ticket, which if not contested and paid within the prescribed time, is treated as a civil infraction without criminal consequences. The fine is $300.00 per offense.

ARTICLE 13: To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 8 of Chapter 235 – Regulations – of the Code of Falmouth by deleting Subsection A. in its entirety and replacing it with the following new Subsection A:

“No amendments to this chapter or to any rules or regulations used to effectuate the purposes of this chapter shall be made except by a two-thirds vote of Town Meeting and only after any article for that purpose is properly submitted and a public hearing is held by the Conservation Commission. Notice of such a hearing shall be given at least two (2) weeks prior to the public hearing by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town and by positing with the Town Clerk.”

Or do or take any other action on this matter. On petition of D. Haddad, M. Finneran and others.

RECOMMENDATION (Board of Selectmen): Indefinite Postponement

EXPLANATION: Currently section 8 of Chapter 235 (Wetland Protection) of the Code of Falmouth provides the Conservation Commission with authority to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate

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the provision of the bylaw. The rule and regulation making process requires public notice and public hearing. This process has been followed for many years and has been very effective. It is the same process adopted by other communities in Massachusetts and is similar to the process used by state agencies to promulgate and adopt regulations. The town’s Wetlands Protection Bylaw established the framework and parameters of authority to protect the town’s wetlands, water resources and adjoining land areas and which are valuable resources for the community as a whole. The rules and regulations adopted by the Conservation Commission under the authority of the bylaw provide the necessary details to effectuate the purposes of the bylaw. Rules and regulations are typically based upon scientific and engineering study and are appropriately promulgated by the commission with detailed knowledge and enforcement authority.

ARTICLE 14: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the Massachusetts General Court for a special act or an amendment to Chapter 332 of the Acts of 1964, which authorized the Town of Falmouth to use the former Falmouth Community Building located at Francis H. Nye Park in North Falmouth for the North Falmouth branch of the Falmouth Public Library, to permit additional land of the park to be used for a proposed addition and improvements to the library, or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Library Trustees.

RECOMMENDATION (Board of Selectmen): Recommendation will be made on Town Meeting floor.

EXPLANATION: Further dialog is needed with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe regarding the measures required to ensure that Native American ancestral remains are not disturbed by the proposed building project.

ARTICLE 15: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to PURCHASE OR TAKE BY EMINENT DOMAIN a temporary easement over a portion of land now or formerly owned by Marshall C. Stites, said land being described as follows:

Land in Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts being shown on Assessors Map 33 02 003 000 and described in deed of Marshall C. Stites dated February 4, 2016 and recorded with Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 29445, Page 1.

And further, to authorize the removal of a spill way located within said easement area. The spill way is connected to a dam located on immediately adjacent town owned property, which dam is being removed as part of the Coonamessett River Restoration Project. Said Town owned property being shown on Assessors Map 28 03 018 000.

And, further, to appropriate a sum of money for the acquisition of the temporary easement, including costs incidental and related thereto, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen or its designee to accept any gifts of property, real, personal or otherwise, in relation to the foregoing acquisition and to enter into any agreements and to execute all documents it deems advantageous on behalf of the Town, for partial or full reimbursements of the cost of acquisition, and to determine how the same shall be raised.

And, further, that the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager, at the Board of Selectmen’s direction, be authorized to submit, on behalf of the Town, any and all applications deemed necessary, to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments as may be necessary on behalf of the Town to effect said purchase or taking, and to receive and accept such grants or reimbursements for this purpose, or take any other actions relative thereto.

Or do or take any other action on this matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen and the Conservation Commission.

RECOMMENDATION (Board of Selectmen): That the Town vote Article 15 as printed.

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EXPLANATION: The design and permitting of the Coonamessett River restoration project is progressing with support of grant funds and the diligent efforts of the Conservation Commission and staff. The planned restoration requires the removal of an existing dam and spill way. The spill way extends 20 feet onto private property. The spill way is connected to a dam located on the abutting land of the Town of Falmouth and both dam and spill way are to be removed as part of this project. Town representatives continue to reach out to the current property owner in attempt to negotiate a temporary easement for construction and removal purposes. Approval of this article is required to execute the easement.

ARTICLE 16: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town’s Salary Administration Plan as follows:

Action Grade Position Min Max ADD M-10 Community Development Director $ 38.45 $ 50.17

DELETE 1 Parking Attendant - Beach $ 10.00 $ 10.61 ADD $ 11.00 $ 11.44

DELETE 2 Clerk I $ 10.50 $ 11.14 ADD $ 11.44 $ 11.90

DELETE 3 Clerk II $ 11.05 $ 11.72 ADD Clerk II $ 11.90 $ 12.38 DELETE Head Parking Lot Attendant - Beach $ 11.05 $ 11.72 ADD Head Parking Lot Attendant - Beach $ 11.90 $ 12.38 DELETE Maintenance Laborer $ 11.05 $ 11.72 ADD Maintenance Laborer $ 11.90 $ 12.38 DELETE Parking Lot Security - Beach $ 11.05 $ 11.72 ADD Parking Lot Security - Beach $ 11.90 $ 12.38 DELETE Night Watch - Harbormaster $ 11.05 $ 11.72 ADD Night Watch - Harbormaster $ 11.90 $ 12.38 DELETE Camp Counselor - Recreation $ 11.05 $ 11.72 ADD Camp Counselor - Recreation $ 11.90 $ 12.38 DELETE Waterways Assistant $ 11.05 $ 11.72 ADD Waterways Assistant $ 11.90 $ 12.38 DELETE Sailing Instructor $ 11.05 $ 11.72 ADD Sailing Instructor $ 11.90 $ 12.38

DELETE 4 Lifeguard - Beach $ 11.82 $ 12.54 ADD Lifeguard - Beach $ 12.73 $ 13.24 DELETE Senior Waterways Assistant $ 11.82 $ 12.54 ADD Senior Waterways Assistant $ 12.73 $ 13.24 DELETE Sailing Instructor $ 11.82 $ 12.54 ADD Sailing Instructor $ 12.73 $ 13.24

DELETE 5 Water Safety Inst. / Asst. Head Guard - Beach $ 12.65 $ 13.42 ADD Water Safety Inst. / Asst. Head Guard - Beach $ 13.62 $ 14.17 APRIL 2017 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Page 9

DELETE Pump Out Boat Operator - Harbormaster $ 12.65 $ 13.42 ADD Pump Out Boat Operator - Harbormaster $ 13.62 $ 14.17 DELETE Certified Sailing Instructor $ 12.65 $ 13.42 ADD Certified Sailing Instructor $ 13.62 $ 14.17 DELETE Caretaker - Parks $ 12.65 $ 13.42

DELETE 6 Equipment Operator - Beach $ 13.53 $ 14.36 ADD Equipment Operator - Beach $ 14.58 $ 15.16 DELETE Head Guard - Beach $ 13.53 $ 14.36 ADD Head Guard - Beach $ 14.58 $ 15.16 DELETE Maintenance Foreman - Beach $ 13.53 $ 14.36 ADD Maintenance Foreman - Beach $ 14.58 $ 15.16 ADD Caretaker - Parks $ 14.58 $ 15.16

DELETE 7 Clerk III $ 14.48 $ 15.36 ADD Clerk III $ 15.60 $ 16.23 DELETE Staff Guard/Supervisor $ 14.48 $ 15.36 ADD Staff Guard/Supervisor $ 15.60 $ 16.23 DELETE Assistant Harbormaster - Constable $ 14.48 $ 15.36 ADD Assistant Harbormaster - Constable $ 15.60 $ 16.23 DELETE Seasonal Police Officer $ 14.48 $ 15.36 ADD Seasonal Police Officer $ 15.60 $ 16.23

DELETE 8 Swim Program Director - Beach $ 15.49 $ 16.44 ADD Swim Program Director - Beach $ 16.69 $ 17.36 DELETE Assistant Harbormaster - Dockmaster $ 15.49 $ 16.44 ADD Assistant Harbormaster - Dockmaster $ 16.69 $ 17.36

DELETE 9 Assistant Superintendent of Beaches $ 16.58 $ 19.39 ADD Assistant Superintendent of Beaches $ 17.86 $ 20.46

DELETE 11 Superintendent of Beaches $ 18.98 $ 22.20 ADD Superintendent of Beaches $ 20.35 $ 23.42

DELETE Inspector $ 10.00 ADD Inspector $ 11.00 DELETE Election Clerk $ 10.50 ADD Election Clerk $ 11.55 DELETE Deputy Warden/Deputy Clerk $ 10.50 ADD Deputy Warden/Deputy Clerk $ 11.55 DELETE Election Warden $170/day ADD Election Warden $ 22.74

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Or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote Article 16 as printed with the addition of a Wastewater Operator 2 minimum hourly wage of $18.74 and maximum of $23.91 and change Election Warden to $12.34.

EXPLANATION: In response to the minimum wage increase to $11 per hour which became effective 01/01/17, the proposed seasonal salary schedule has been adjusted as outlined. The salary adjustments will assist in maintaining marketability which will aid in our ability to attract and retain qualified candidates for our seasonal programs. These increases will be effective for the FY17-18 season. The cost for implementation is $30,000 for the beaches, $12,000 for Parks and $3,500 for the Town Clerk. The creation of the Wastewater Operator 2 position is funded in the budget and was inadvertently left out of the article. The Election Warden’s hourly rate was a typographical error.

ARTICLE 17: To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town’s Salary Administration Plan as follows:

Action Grade Position Min Max ADD M-6 Community Preservation Fund Administrator $ 29.50 $ 38.47

Or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Community Preservation Committee.

RECOMMENDATION (Community Preservation Committee and the Board of Selectmen): That the Town vote to amend the Town’s Salary Administration Plan to add a Community Preservation Fund Administrator (Grade M-6), a full-time position to be funded each year from the Community Preservation Fund’s administrative budget.

EXPLANATION: The Community Preservation Fund is responsible each fiscal year for $6-$7 million in existing projects (25 on average) and new projects to be funded by Town Meeting appropriations from current year revenues. This requires a full-time administrator to ensure compliance with the Community Preservation Act, including fiduciary responsibility, needs assessment, long-term planning, and project management from initial application through closeout, and to foster ongoing collaboration with other Town departments and municipal bodies. A full-time administrator will provide the core administrative function for the CPFund and ensure continuity of effective operations as committee membership and officers change from year to year.

ARTICLE 18: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate such sums of money as may be deemed necessary to defray the Town’s expenses for Fiscal Year 2018 and to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended, or do or take any other action on this matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): The Fiscal Year 2018 operating budget is found in the center section of the warrant booklet.

EXPLANATION: Please see the Town Manager’s budget message in the back of the warrant booklet.

ARTICLE 19: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to the General Stabilization Fund for further appropriation and to determine how the same shall be raised, or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote to raise and appropriate $440,000 and transfer into the General Stabilization Fund.

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EXPLANATION: Appropriating $440,000 in to the General Stabilization Funds maintains an adequate percentage range for reserves according to the Board of Selectmen’s Fiscal Policy. The total amount in the General Stabilization Fund is $5,729,190 including this appropriation.

ARTICLE 20: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund for the purpose of funding future capital improvements, and to determine how the same shall be raised, or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote to raise and appropriate $1,032,079 and transfer into the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund.

EXPLANATION: The appropriation of $1,032,079 in to the General Stabilization Funds maintains an adequate percentage range for reserves according to the Board of Selectmen’s Fiscal Policy. The total amount in the Capital Stabilization Fund is $5,839,182 including this appropriation.

ARTICLE 21: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund for further appropriation and to determine how the same shall be raised, or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote to raise and appropriate $100,000 and transfer into the Other Post Employment Benefits Trust Fund.

EXPLANATION: The Town’s Other Post Employment Benefits (health insurance) liability is approximately $114 million. The Town has identified a recurring revenue source to fund this liability which has a positive effect on the Town’s bond rating.

ARTICLE 22: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to the Workers Compensation Trust fund, and to determine how the same shall be raised, or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote to raise and appropriate $100,000 and transfer into the Workers Compensation Trust Fund.

EXPLANATION: The Town has a stop loss policy for Worker’s Compensation Benefits. Funding the Trust ensures adequate reserves if there is a large increase in one particular year.

ARTICLE 23: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of Cost of Living Adjustments to employees of the Town within the established wage pattern, and to determine how the same shall be raised, or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote to raise and appropriate $450,000 for the purposes of this article.

EXPLANATION: This article funds anticipated Cost of Living increases for Town employees.

ARTICLE 24: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to the Debt Stabilization Fund for further appropriation and to determine how the same shall be raised, or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote to transfer the amount of $2,500,000 from certified free cash and transfer into the Debt Stabilization Fund.

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EXPLANATION: These funds will be used to partially pay principal and interest on bonds for the Water Treatment Facility, Little Pond Sewer Service Area and Library debt. Setting these funds aside will ensure that the tax levy will remain manageable outside of proposition 2 ½.

ARTICLE 25: To see if the Town will vote to supplement each prior vote of the Town that authorizes the borrowing of money to pay costs of capital projects to provide that, in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, the premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes thereunder, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bond or notes, may be applied to pay project costs and the amount authorized to be borrowed for each such project shall be reduced by the amount of any such premium so applied. Or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote Article 25 as printed.

EXPLANATION: This vote allows the Town to apply premiums received from bonds to reduce the principal that is owed for a long term borrowing.

ARTICLE 26: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purposes of funding design, permitting and construction of a new Senior Center, and any other costs incidental and related thereto, and to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended, or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): Recommendation will be made on Town Meeting floor.

EXPLANATION: The Finance Committee strives to provide Town Meeting with information in a timely manner, especially concerning projects of this size. Unfortunately, we were unable to determine the scope of this project being considered in order to make a recommendation prior to the printing of the warrant.

ARTICLE 27: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purchase of a new telephone system and related upgrades for Town Hall, and to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended. Or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote to transfer the sum of $65,000 from certified free cash for the purposes of this article. Said funds to be expended under the jurisdiction of the Town Manager.

EXPLANATION: The Town Hall telephone system is old and in need of replacement. In fact, Avaya, the vendor for this Definity series system, termed the system End of Life in 2005. It has become increasingly difficult to locate parts and obtain support for this aging system. Regrettably the Town Hall voicemail system failed last fall so the replacement has become a matter of urgency. This article would provide funds to purchase the telephones and related software, hardware, wiring and equipment required to deploy a fully integrated Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) system. This system will provide improved functionality so we can better serve our customers. Our intent is to use the same VOIP system that was recently installed at the Police Station which allows for improved integration of telephone systems across locations. It should be noted that the Town presently maintains 13 phone systems excluding the schools and the Information Technology Department will continue to include in the capital improvement plan requests to replace the systems serving the remaining 10 locations in future years.

ARTICLE 28: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the construction of a new skateboard park, and to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended. Or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

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RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote to transfer the amount of $300,000 from certified free cash for the purposes of this article. To be expended under the jurisdiction of the Town Manager.

EXPLANATION: This request would provide additional funds for a new skatepark to be constructed at Trotting Park on Gifford Street adjacent to the existing skatepark. Town Meeting approved $185,000 from the CPA fund in November of 2013 and these funds were matched by approximately $65,000 in private funds raised by citizens affiliated with the Falmouth Skatepark Association and Falmouth Together We Can. However, the cost of the project was greater than estimated in 2013 due in part to the withdrawal of the preferred contractor and delays since then have resulted in considerable cost increases. The skatepark design has been thoroughly vetted to ensure minimal maintenance requirements and to create a facility that will be attractive to prospective users. The project has received considerable community support for many years, it is heavily used, and it has been recommended by the Recreation Committee.

ARTICLE 29: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of repairing the town bulkhead at Robbins Road, to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended. Or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote to transfer the amount of $100,000 from certified free cash for the purposes of this article. To be expended under the jurisdiction of the Town Manager.

EXPLANATION: This article will supplement funding already approved (Article 12, April 2016 $650,000) for additional work needed to finish this bulkhead repair. After excavation, several problems needed to be addressed which were not included in the original bid. Additional costs included excavation and removal of the old buried bulkhead required by OSHA trenching regulations, electrical work to bring the power supply up to current codes and additional de-watering activities. Funding is being sought from the Waterways Improvement Fund as this is a heavily utilized bulkhead for transient boater tie up in additional to our seasonal slips.

ARTICLE 30: To raise and appropriate $50000 for the maintenance of the Shining Sea Bikeway and other Town bike/pedestrian accommodations, including control of invasive roots and vegetation. Said sum to be expended under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen. On petition of Patricia P. Johnson and others.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote to transfer the amount of $50,000 from certified free cash for the purposes of this article. To be expended under the jurisdiction of the Town Manager.

EXPLANATION: Like any Town infrastructure the Shining Sea Bikeway needs to be maintained. Currently the DPW does routine maintenance on the bikeway such as mowing, brush removal and snow plowing, but there is no budget for larger projects such as repairing the pavement surface where invasive Black Locust roots have caused serious bumps and controlling the roots to prevent further damage. It is anticipated that future Town budgets could include a line item for major bikeway maintenance; these funds are a starting point. The Shining Sea Bikeway has proven a valuable resource for our residents, visitors and businesses. It is only possible to execute an ongoing plan for its maintenance if there is funding set aside to do the necessary work.

ARTICLE 31: To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to fund wastewater management studies, planning, design, engineering and cost estimates of related projects to complete the implementation of the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan and to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended. Or do or take any other action on the matter. On petition of Ronald Zweig and others.

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EXPLANATION: The petitioner withdrew the article.

ARTICLE 32: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of paying unpaid bills from a prior fiscal year, and determine how the same shall be raised and whom expended. Or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote to transfer the sum of $10,125 from certified free cash for the purpose of paying:

Mass Audubon $2,500 Direct Energy $7,130 M. Sylvester Towing $ 165 Sandi’s Towing $ 330

To be expended under the jurisdiction of the Town Manager and/or School Committee.

EXPLANATION: These invoices are from a prior fiscal year and the funds need to be appropriated at Town Meeting.

ARTICLE 33: To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money within the FY 2017 budget approved by Article 14 of the April 4, 2016 Annual Town Meeting to make necessary adjustments thereto, or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote to transfer $1,245,000 within the FY 2017 budget as follows:

Amount Transfer From Transfer To

$150,000 01-914-5177 Health Insurance Town 01-151-5300 Special Counsel $ 20,000 01-914-5177 Health Insurance Town 01-162-5120 Election Salaries $ 50,000 01-914-5177 Health Insurance Town 01-210-5130 Police Overtime $150,000 01-914-5177 Health Insurance Town 01-220-5130 Fire Overtime $ 40,000 01-914-5177 Health Insurance Town 01-230-5130 Cons. Comm Overtime $100,000 01-914-5177 Health Insurance Town 01-423-5120 Snow and Ice S&W $300,000 01-914-5178 Health Insurance School 01-423-5299 Snow & Ice Other Exp. $300,000 01-914-5179 Health Insurance Retiree 01-423-5299 Snow & Ice Other Exp. $ 70,000 01-425-5481 Vehicle Gasoline 01-433-5393 Bourne Contract $ 65,000 01-914-5177 Health Insurance Town 01-543-5770 Veterans Benefits

EXPLANATION: Town Meeting Budget recommendations are restricted to their respective line items. In order to fund projected deficits at year end, it is sound financial practice to use existing funds in the operating budget.

ARTICLE 34: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to supplement the FY 2017 budget approved by Article 14 of the April 4, 2016 Annual Town Meeting, to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended. Or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote to transfer the amount of $212,000 from certified free cash for the purpose of funding line item 01-941-5760 court judgments. To be expended under the jurisdiction of the Town Manager.

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for the sum of $212,000. The Town will acquire the land and there will be no building at any time in the future.

ARTICLE 35: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and/or transfer a sum of money from the Community Preservation Fund for the purpose of affordable housing to pay for the cost of acquiring property and costs incidental to development of property by Habitat For Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc., a 501(3)(c) nonprofit corporation with a principal address of 411Main Street (Route 6A) Yarmouthport, Massachusetts 02675. Said property being described as follows: Approximately 5.57 acres, more or less, of land in Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts now or formerly owned by Living Waters Christian Center, being shown on Assessors Map 29 05 006 00A and described in deed dated June 16, 2000, recorded in Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 13077, Page 166.

And, further, that such grant of funds be contingent upon the property being acquired subject to an affordable housing restriction, restricting the land in perpetuity in accordance with G.L. c. 184, ss. 31 -33, said affordable housing restriction to be in a form subject to approval by the Massachusetts Department of Community Development, and the Board of Selectmen. Said affordable housing restriction shall be in a form which allows all units in the development to be counted towards the Town of Falmouth Subsidized Housing Inventory.

And, further, to authorize the Board of Selectmen or its designee to enter into any agreements and to execute all documents it deems advantageous on behalf of the Town in furtherance of the purpose of the grant of such funds.

Or do or take any other action on this matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen and the Community Preservation Committee.

RECOMMENDATION (Community Preservation Committee): To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and/or transfer Three Hundred and Sixty Two Thousand ($362,000) dollars from the Community Preservation Fund budgeted reserve for the purpose of affordable housing to pay for the cost of acquiring property by Habitat For Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc., a 501(3) (c) nonprofit corporation with a principal address of 411Main Street (Route 6A) Yarmouthport, Massachusetts 02675. Said Property being described as follows:

Approximately 5.57 acres, more or less, of land in Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts now or formerly owned by Living Waters Christian Center, being shown on Assessors Map 29 05 006 00A and described in deed dated June 16, 2000, recorded in Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 13077, Page 166.

And, further, that such grant of funds to be contingent upon the property being acquired subject to an affordable housing restriction, restricting the land in perpetuity in accordance with G.L. c. 184, ss. 31 -33, said affordable housing restriction to be in a form subject to approval by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), and the Board of Selectmen. Said affordable housing restriction shall be in a form which allows all units in the development to be counted towards the Town of Falmouth Subsidized Housing Inventory.

The Finance Committee concurs with the Community Preservation Committee’s recommendation.

EXPLANATION: Funds will be used by Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, Inc. to purchase 5.57 acres of property to be developed as twelve, two-bedroom and three-bedroom single family affordable homes subject to an affordable housing restriction in perpetuity and subject to all provisions detailed above.

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ARTICLE 36: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or transfer from the Community Preservation Fund a sum of money to develop a Coonamessett Greenway Gateway Park conceptual plan and construct two pedestrian bridges and wetland walkways at Coonamessett Greenway Heritage Trail and Gateway Park; to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended, or do or take any action on the matter. On request of the Community Preservation Committee.

RECOMMENDATION (Community Preservation Committee): That the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $137,164 from the Community Preservation Budgeted Reserve to develop a conceptual plan for Coonamessett Greenway Gateway Park and construct two pedestrian bridges and wetland walkways at Coonamessett Greenway Heritage Trail and Gateway Park; to be expended under the jurisdiction of the Community Preservation Committee for the purposes of this article.

The Finance Committee concurs with the Community Preservation Committee’s recommendation.

EXPLANATION: The project is to be undertaken on Town owned land by the Conservation Commission in collaboration with The 300 Committee. Funds will be used to (1) develop a conceptual plan for Coonamesset Greenway Gateway Park that will be located in the Lower Bog area and serve as a major trailhead and include a visitor amphitheater and (2) construct two bridges and wetland walkways to facilitate pedestrian access in the Lower and Middle Bog areas of the Coonamesset River Greenway.

ARTICLE 37: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or transfer from the Community Preservation Fund a sum of money to the Woods Hole Public Library to preserve the exterior stonework at the historic Woods Hole Public Library located at 581 Woods Hole Road; to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended, or do or take any action on the matter. On request of the Community Preservation Committee.

RECOMMENDATION (Community Preservation Committee): That the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $19,550 from the Historic Preservation Reserve for the Woods Hole Public Library project to preserve the exterior cobblestone and granite stonework façade of Woods Hole Public Library and develop a project Preservation Restriction; to be expended under the jurisdiction of the Community Preservation Committee for the purposes of this article.

The Finance Committee concurs with the Community Preservation Committee’s recommendation.

EXPLANATION: Funds will be used to (1) tuck-point exterior cobblestone and granite stonework including remove and replace cracked or missing mortar in the cobblestone façade, front stair walls, and granite parapets, banding, steps and entrance and (2) a develop a project Preservation Restriction. Project will comply with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties as required by the Community Preservation Act. A Preservation Restriction will be required.

ARTICLE 38: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or transfer from the Community Preservation Fund a sum of money to the Falmouth Historical Society, Inc. to replace the deteriorated fence at Conant House located at 65 Palmer Avenue with an historically appropriate fence; to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended, or do or take any action on the matter. On request of the Community Preservation Committee.

RECOMMENDATION (Community Preservation Committee): That the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $9,500 from the Historic Preservation Reserve to the Falmouth Historical Society, Inc. to replace the deteriorated fence at Conant House located at 65 Palmer Avenue with an historically appropriate fence; to be expended under the jurisdiction of the Community Preservation Committee for the purposes of this article.

The Finance Committee concurs with the Community Preservation Committee’s recommendation.

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EXPLANATION: Funds will be used to remove existing fence in front of Conant House and replace it with a historically appropriate cedar “Bishop Picket” style fence, stained white. Project will comply with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties as required by the Community Preservation Act. A Preservation Restriction will be required.

ARTICLE 39: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or transfer from the Community Preservation Fund a sum of money to the West Falmouth Library, Inc. to partially fund the restoration of the West Falmouth Public Library and Archives; to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended, or do or take any action on the matter. On request of the Community Preservation Committee.

RECOMMENDATION (Community Preservation Committee): That the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $122,500 from the Historic Preservation Reserve for the West Falmouth Library project to partially fund the exterior and interior restoration of the 1895 Original West Falmouth Library Building, artwork restoration, and archive room furnishings and equipment, and develop a project Preservation Restriction; to be expended under the jurisdiction of the Community Preservation Committee for the purposes of this article.

The Finance Committee concurs with the Community Preservation Committee’s recommendation.

EXPLANATION: Provide partial funding for (1) exterior preservation including window, door, clapboard, masonry, and painting restoration/rehabilitation, (2) interior preservation including woodwork, floor, wall, ceiling, and lighting restoration/rehabilitation, (3) artwork restoration and archive room furnishings, and (4) and develop a project Preservation Restriction. Project will comply with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties as required by the Community Preservation Act. A Preservation Restriction will be required.

ARTICLE 40: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or transfer from the Community Preservation Fund a sum of money to Friends of Nobska Light, Inc. to fund the preservation of the lighthouse at Nobska Light Station; to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended, or do or take any action on the matter. On request of the Community Preservation Committee.

RECOMMENDATION (Community Preservation Committee): That the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $264,850 from the Historic Preservation Reserve to Friends of Nobska Light, Inc. to fund the preservation of the lighthouse at Nobska Light Station; to be expended under the jurisdiction of the Community Preservation Committee for the purposes of this article.

The Finance Committee concurs with the Community Preservation Committee’s recommendation.

EXPLANATION: Project will fund interior and exterior preservation of the lighthouse including (1) restoration of windows and doors, chart room, and lantern room, (2) concrete and steel/metal finish restoration and painting, (3) display furnishings, and (4) design and engineering. Project will comply with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties as required by the Community Preservation Act.

ARTICLE 41: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or transfer from the Community Preservation Fund a sum of money to the Oak Grove Cemetery Association, Inc. to fund the preservation of historic gravestones and monuments in Oak Grove Cemetery; to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended, or do or take any action on the matter. On request of the Community Preservation Committee.

RECOMMENDATION (Community Preservation Committee): That the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $6,730 from the Historic Preservation Reserve to Oak Grove Cemetery Association Inc. for the purpose of preservation of historic gravestones and monuments in Oak Grove Cemetery; to be expended under the jurisdiction of the Community Preservation Committee for the purposes of this article. APRIL 2017 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Page 18

The Finance Committee concurs with the Community Preservation Committee’s recommendation.

EXPLANATION: Funds will be used to preserve 21 historic gravestones, burial markers, and headstones by a professional cemetery conservator in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties as required by the Community Preservation Act.

ARTICLE 42: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or transfer from the Community Preservation Fund a sum of money to conduct Phase 1 of the Falmouth Historical Commission’s update to the List of Significant Buildings; to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended, or do or take any action on the matter. On request of the Community Preservation Committee.

RECOMMENDATION (Community Preservation Committee): That the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $30,000 from the Historic Preservation Reserve to the Falmouth Historical Commission to conduct Phase 1 of the Town wide Inventory of Historical Resources.; to be expended under the jurisdiction of the Community Preservation Committee for the purposes of this article.

The Finance Committee concurs with the Community Preservation Committee’s recommendation.

EXPLANATION: Funds will be used to complete the Inventory of Historic Resources - Phase 1, which includes development of a Survey Plan including Street Index of all buildings 50 years and older and completion of Mass. Historic Commission detailed survey forms for the fifty highest priority buildings on the Street Index.

ARTICLE 43: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or transfer from the Community Preservation Fund a sum of money to update the Falmouth Housing Production Plan; to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended, or do or take any action on the matter. On request of the Community Preservation Committee.

RECOMMENDATION (Community Preservation Committee): That the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $35,000 from the Community Housing Reserve to update the Falmouth Housing Production Plan; to be expended under the jurisdiction of the Community Preservation Committee for the purposes of this article.

The Finance Committee concurs with the Community Preservation Committee’s recommendation.

EXPLANATION: The Housing Production Plan (HPP) will identify Falmouth’s housing needs and the strategies the Town will undertake to develop affordable housing to meet the identified need. Falmouth’s most recent HPP, developed by the Town and approved by the Dept. of Housing and Community Development in February 2009, expired in February 2014.

ARTICLE 44: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money from the Community Preservation Fund to fund the administrative expenses of the Community Preservation Committee and to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended, or do or take any action on the matter. On request of the Community Preservation Committee.

RECOMMENDATION (Community Preservation Committee): That the Town vote to appropriate from FY 2018 Community Preservation Fund Estimated Revenues the sum of $166,838 for the purpose of funding Community Preservation Administrative expenses.

The Finance Committee concurs with the Community Preservation Committee’s recommendation.

EXPLANATION: The Community Preservation Administrative Expenses include, but are not limited to, office supplies, salary expenses for administrative staff, professional consultant services, staff development, dues to the Community Preservation Coalition, and fees associated with technical contract APRIL 2017 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Page 19

services. The Community Preservation Act allows for an appropriation of up to five percent of the Annual Community Preservation Fund revenues toward Administrative Expenses.

ARTICLE 45: To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from the Community Preservation Fund to the Community Housing Reserve, and to determine how the same shall be raised, or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Community Preservation Committee.

RECOMMENDATION (Community Preservation Committee): That the Town vote to transfer the amount of $367,043 from FY 2018 Community Preservation Estimated Revenues to the Community Housing Reserve. To be expended under the jurisdiction of the Community Preservation Committee.

The Finance Committee concurs with the Community Preservation Committee’s recommendation.

EXPLANATION: The Community Preservation Act requires a minimum of 10% of the annual Community Preservation Fund revenues be reserved or appropriated for purposes of the Act. This appropriation, equal to 11% of FY 2018 Estimated Revenues, is the FY 2018 Community Housing Reserve.

ARTICLE 46: To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of money from the Community Preservation Fund to the Historic Preservation Reserve, and to determine how the same shall be raised, or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Community Preservation Committee.

RECOMMENDATION (Community Preservation Committee): That the Town vote to transfer the amount of $367,043 from FY 2018 Community Preservation Estimated Revenues to the Historic Preservation Reserve. To be expended under the jurisdiction of the Community Preservation Committee.

The Finance Committee concurs with the Community Preservation Committee’s recommendation.

ARTICLE 47: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or transfer from the Community Preservation Fund a sum of money to the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund, and to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended, or do or take any other action on the matter. On the request of the Community Preservation Committee.

RECOMMENDATION (Community Preservation Committee): That the Town vote to transfer the amount of $300,000 to the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund of which $150,000 will be from the Community Housing Reserve and $150,000 will be from the Community Preservation Budgeted Reserve for the purpose of Community Housing. Funds are to be expended in accordance with the Guidelines for the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund.

The Finance Committee concurs with the Community Preservation Committee’s recommendation.

EXPLANATION: This appropriation of Community Preservation funds to the Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund is made for the purpose of Community Housing as defined in the Community Preservation Act.

ARTICLE 48: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or transfer a sum of money from the Community Preservation Fund to a Budgeted Reserve and to determine how the same shall be raised, or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Community Preservation Committee.

RECOMMENDATION (Community Preservation Committee): Indefinite Postponement

The Finance Committee concurs with the Community Preservation Committee’s recommendation. APRIL 2017 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Page 20

EXPLANATION: Funds will be requested for appropriation to the Budgeted Reserve at the November 2017 Town Meeting. Funds in the Community Preservation Budgeted Reserve will be available to appropriate for Community Preservation Act eligible purposes during future Town Meetings.

ARTICLE 49: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or transfer from the Community Preservation Fund a sum of money to the Land Bank Debt Reserve Account, and to determine how the same shall be raised, or do or take any other action on the matter. On the request of the Community Preservation Committee.

RECOMMENDATION (Community Preservation Committee): That the Town vote to appropriate or transfer the sum of $575,000 from the Undesignated Fund Balance to the Open Space Reserve to fund conservation land acquisition debt service payment obligations beyond FY 2020.

The Finance Committee concurs with the Community Preservation Committee’s recommendation.

EXPLANATION: This appropriation reserves funding to pay for the Town’s Land Bank debt service beyond 2020, as first envisioned in 2005 when Falmouth became a participating town in the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act (MGL 44b as amended by St. 2012, c. 139, ss 69-83) as codified in the so called “Cape Cod Amendment” to the Community Preservation Act. These costs from 2021 to 2035 total approximately $4.7 million and the CPC intends to ask Town Meeting for additional appropriations to fully fund that outstanding debt obligation. $2,275,000 in Community Preservation funds was appropriated at November 2015 ATM for this purpose.

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April 2017 Special Town Meeting Index

Article

1 Petition - Tony Andrews Farm

2 Authorize Petition to MA General Court - Room Occupancy Tax

3 Transfer by Sale or Lease - Farley Bog

SPECIAL TOWN MEETING

ARTICLE 1: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into negotiations with the owners of the Tony Andrews Farm Properties (Andrews Lands), being approximately 36.5 acres, more or less, on or in the vicinity of Old Meetinghouse Road in East Falmouth, for the purpose of acquiring the Andrews Lands, or any interest in said lands including appropriate restrictions on future use, and further to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of a down payment, an option to purchase or other form of agreement to acquire said lands, or any interest therein, and to fund appraisals, surveys, engineering studies and other due diligence activities, and further to apply to the Community Preservation Committee, the LAND GRANT program of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs or any other appropriate agency for grants to fund the proposed acquisition, to determine how the same shall be raised and by whom expended. Or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Three Hundred Committee and others.

RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote to transfer the sum of $225,000 from certified free cash for the purposes of this article. Said funds to be expended under the jurisdiction of the Town Manager.

EXPLANATION: The amount of $200,000 is for a down payment once there is a signed purchase and sale agreement. The remaining $25,000 is for surveys, appraisals, etc. The Town will return to Town Meeting for full funding in November if an agreement is reached. If an agreement is not reached the $200,000 deposit will be returned to the Town.

ARTICLE 2: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court for special Home Rule Legislation, as follows:

“Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Town of Falmouth may impose a room occupancy tax, in addition to such occupancy tax currently allowed by law, on any vacation or leisure accommodation including, but not limited to apartments, single or multi-family housing, cottages, condominiums, and time share units, as well as any other vacation or leisure accommodation not expressly taxed pursuant to the provision of General Laws, Chapter 64G, at the rate of 6% of the total amount of the rate for each occupancy. Vacation or leisure accommodation is further defined to include only paid occupancy for a period of ninety consecutive days or less, regardless of whether such use and possession is as a lessee, tenant, guest or license, but excludes those accommodations specifically exempted from General Laws, Chapter 64G, in section 2 of that chapter.”

And to state that the legislature may vary the form of the enactment in order to properly achieve its objectives, or to take any other action relative thereto. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Board of Selectmen): That the Town vote Article 2 as printed.

EXPLANATION: This special legislation was approved by Town Meeting two years ago and needs to be refiled.

ARTICLE 3: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen and/or the Falmouth Conservation Commission to transfer by sale or lease the Farley Bog, Assessors Map 20 06 063 000, containing 14.5 acres, more or less, located off Brown’s Road in East Falmouth to the Falmouth Rod & Gun Club, or a similarly purposed not for profit charitable corporation, upon such terms and conditions and for such consideration as the Board of Selectmen and/or the Conservation Commission deem appropriate, for the purpose of facilitating the restoration of wetlands and inland fisheries in the Childs River and further 1) that the transfer for said purposes be assured by a conservation restriction on said land to be held and enforced by the Conservation Commission, 2) that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to petition the Massachusetts General Court for appropriate special legislation to permit the transfer in accordance with the provisions of Article 97 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and any other legal requirement, and 3) that the Board of Selectmen

APRIL 2017 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Page 1 and/or the Conservation Commission be authorized to apply for or to participate with others in applications for grants or funding to accomplish the purposes of this article. Or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen.

RECOMMENDATION (Board of Selectmen): Recommendation will be made on Town Meeting floor.

EXPLANATION: Information is still being gathered and evaluated on the remaining process and Selectmen will make a motion on Town Meeting floor.

APRIL 2017 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Page 2 FY 18 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS

FY'17 FY'18 FY'18 DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUEST RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION Executive FinCom GENERAL GOVERNMENT 1 TOWN MEETING - 01-113 2 Salary and wages 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 3 Other expenses 34,500 34,500 34,500 34,500 4 36,500 36,500 36,500 36,500 5 TOWN MODERATOR - 01-114 6 Salary and wages 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 7 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 8 SELECTMEN/TOWN MANAGER - 01-122 (FTE 4) 9 Salary and wages 444,120 447,441 447,441 447,441 10 Other Expenses 84,710 84,710 84,710 84,710 11 Green head fly control++ 2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800 12 Appraisals++ 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 13 Town reports++ 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 14 Chamber of Commerce++ 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 15 Buzzards Bay Action Committee++ 620 620 620 620 16 Out of state travel++ 4,300 4,300 4,300 4,300 17 555,550 558,871 558,871 558,871 18 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 01-131 (FTE 1) 19 Salary and wages 120,457 120,457 120,457 120,457 20 Other expenses 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 21 123,457 123,457 123,457 123,457 22 TOWN ACCOUNTANT - 01-135 (FTE 2.6) 23 Salary and wages 151,491 156,748 156,748 156,748 24 Other expenses 2,665 2,665 2,665 2,665 25 Annual Audit++ 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 26 199,156 204,413 204,413 204,413 27 ASSESSING DEPARTMENT - 01-141 (FTE 6) 28 Salary and wages 332,576 337,003 337,003 337,003 29 Other expenses 18,965 18,965 18,965 18,965 30 351,541 355,968 355,968 355,968 31 TOWN TREASURER/COLLECTOR - 01-145 (FTE 5) 32 Salary and wages 311,317 309,094 309,094 314,094 33 Other expenses 222,220 222,220 222,220 222,220 34 533,537 531,314 531,314 536,314 35 PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT - 01-152 (FTE 3) 36 Salary and wages 220,426 221,640 221,640 221,640 37 Other Expenses 64,955 69,124 65,374 65,374 38 285,381 290,764 287,014 287,014 39 LEGAL DEPARTMENT - 01-151 (FTE 3) 40 Salary and wages 300,098 300,098 300,098 300,098 41 Other expenses 56,195 58,220 58,220 58,220 42 Special Counsel++ 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 43 506,293 508,318 508,318 508,318 44 FINANCE COMMITTEE - 01-132 45 Reserve fund 325,000 325,000 325,000 325,000 46 325,000 325,000 325,000 325,000 FY 18 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS

FY'17 FY'18 FY'18 DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUEST RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION Executive FinCom 47 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - 01-155 (FTE 7) 48 Salary and wages 570,920 571,920 539,914 539,914 49 Other expenses 238,519 338,790 321,183 321,183 50 Prof/Tech-Cntrtl Serv++ 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 51 *CAPITAL - Computer Equip and Software** 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 52 829,439 930,710 881,097 881,097 53 GEOGRAPHICAL INFO SYSTEMS - 01-156 (FTE 1) 54 Salary and wages 80,325 85,000 80,325 80,325 55 Other expenses 17,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 56 97,825 102,500 97,825 97,825 57 TOWN CLERK - 01-160 (FTE 3.9) 58 Salary and wages 221,037 224,749 222,524 222,524 59 Other expenses 40,940 40,940 40,940 40,940 60 261,977 265,689 263,464 263,464 61 ELECTIONS - 01-162 62 Salary and wages 49,777 16,500 16,500 20,000 63 Other expenses 23,500 20,850 20,850 20,850 64 73,277 37,350 37,350 40,850 65 66 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 67 CONSERVATION COMMISSION - 01-171 (FTE 4) 68 Salary and wages 229,250 229,624 229,624 229,624 69 Other expenses 14,650 12,350 12,350 12,350 70 Peterson Farm Management++ 200 200 200 200 71 Recording Fees++ 400 400 400 400 72 Contractual services++ 500 3,000 3,000 3,000 73 245,000 245,574 245,574 245,574 70 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - 01-174 (FTE 1) 71 Salary and wages 0 104,754 104,754 104,754 72 Other expenses 0 0 0 0 73 0 104,754 104,754 104,754 74 PLANNING DEPARTMENT - 01-175 (FTE 3.6) 75 Salary and wages 241,118 245,897 245,897 245,897 76 Other expenses 8,125 8,125 8,125 8,125 77 249,243 254,022 254,022 254,022 78 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - 01-176 (FTE 2) 79 Salary and wages 116,500 117,949 117,949 117,949 80 Other expenses 5,050 5,350 5,350 5,550 81 Contractual services++ 600 600 600 600 82 122,150 123,899 123,899 124,099 83 BUILDING DEPARTMENT - 01-241 (FTE 8.5) 84 Salary and wages 527,529 538,909 538,909 538,909 85 Other expenses 30,850 33,850 33,850 33,850 86 558,379 572,759 572,759 572,759 87 HEALTH INSPECTION - 01-510 (FTE 3) 88 Salary and wages 209,825 208,778 208,778 208,778 89 Other expenses 9,450 10,050 10,050 10,050 90 Contractual services++ 8,000 15,400 15,400 15,400 91 Hazardous waste collection++ 26,000 28,000 28,000 28,000 92 253,275 262,228 262,228 262,228 FY 18 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS

FY'17 FY'18 FY'18 DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUEST RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION Executive FinCom 93 PUBLIC SAFETY 94 POLICE DEPARTMENT - 01-210 (FTE 62.5) 95 Salary and wages 4,852,869 5,031,499 4,994,499 4,994,499 96 Educational Incentive++ 345,714 365,533 365,533 365,533 97 Other expenses 367,220 472,651 454,151 454,151 98 Out of state travel++ 4,500 7,000 7,000 7,000 99 *CAPITAL - Police Cruisers** 100,000 140,000 100,000 100,000 100 5,670,303 6,016,683 5,921,183 5,921,183 101 FIRE DEPARTMENT - 01-220 (FTE 70) 102 Salary and wages 5,622,501 6,941,652 6,023,846 6,023,846 103 Educational Incentive++ 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000 104 Other expenses 676,890 686,890 686,890 686,890 105 Out of state travel++ 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 106 *CAPITAL - Equipment and Gear** 25,000 50,000 25,000 25,000 107 6,362,391 7,716,542 6,773,736 6,773,736 108 109 CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT - 01-230 (FTE 10) 110 Salary and wages 540,930 594,376 584,376 584,376 111 Other expenses 45,000 45,665 45,665 45,665 112 585,930 640,041 630,041 630,041 113 MARINE & ENVIRON SERV - 01-295 (9) 114 Salary and wages 666,333 669,251 669,251 669,251 115 Other expenses 154,530 166,000 161,000 161,000 116 OPS-Animal Disease Prevention 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 117 OTR PRCH SERV-MSPCA 500 500 500 500 118 Propagation - fish and game++ 62,500 62,500 62,500 62,500 119 887,863 902,251 897,251 897,251 120 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 121 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE - 01-192 (FTE 12) 122 Salary and wages 623,067 619,674 619,674 619,674 123 Other expenses 140,450 140,500 140,500 140,500 124 Building Maintenance++ 0 0 0 0 125 Contractual Services++ 104,241 104,241 104,241 104,241 126 Custodial Supplies - Beach++ 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 127 *CAPITAL - Facilities Maintenance** 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 128 971,758 968,415 968,415 968,415 129 ADMIN/ENGINEERING - 01-411 (FTE 9) 130 Salary and wages 687,051 682,312 682,312 682,312 131 Other expenses 60,500 62,700 62,700 62,700 132 Out of state travel++ 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 133 749,251 746,712 746,712 746,712 134 HIGHWAY DIVISION - 01-422 (FTE 22.7) 135 Salary and wages 1,236,464 1,251,606 1,241,606 1,241,606 136 Other expenses 461,050 477,550 477,550 479,410 137 Contractual services++ 28,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 138 Supplies - Beach++ 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 139 1,730,514 1,764,156 1,754,156 1,756,016 140 SNOW and ICE CONTROL - 01-423 141 Salary and wages 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 142 Other expenses 95,000 95,000 95,000 95,000 143 175,000 175,000 175,000 175,000 FY 18 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS

FY'17 FY'18 FY'18 DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUEST RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION Executive FinCom 144 STREET LIGHTING - 01-424 145 Power 100,000 102,500 100,000 100,000 146 100,000 102,500 100,000 100,000 147 VEHICLE GASOLINE - 01425 148 Fuel 414,500 410,000 350,000 350,000 149 414,500 410,000 350,000 350,000 150 WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY - 01-431 (FTE 3) 151 Salary and wages 153,948 153,948 153,948 153,948 152 Other expenses 198,300 198,300 198,300 198,300 153 352,248 352,248 352,248 352,248 154 SOLID WASTE COLLECTION - 01-433 155 Rubbish contract++ 1,627,955 1,858,000 1,758,000 1,758,000 156 Curb recycling++ 840,000 962,000 962,000 962,000 157 MSW Disposal contract++ 680,000 772,000 772,000 772,000 158 Trash hauling++ 0 0 0 0 159 Transfer station++ 0 0 0 0 160 3,147,955 3,592,000 3,492,000 3,492,000 161 DPW WASTEWATER UTILITIES - 01-440 (FTE 9) 162 Salaries and wages 632,579 600,779 600,779 600,779 163 Other expenses 622,642 729,642 729,642 729,642 164 1,255,221 1,330,421 1,330,421 1,330,421 165 DPW WATER UTILITIES - 01-450 (FTE 20) 166 Salaries and wages 1,137,114 1,205,766 1,205,766 1,205,766 167 Other expenses 1,179,300 1,486,800 1,486,800 1,486,800 168 Regional water cooperative++ 225,000 225,000 225,000 225,000 169 *CAPITAL - Water Meter Replacement** 175,000 175,000 175,000 175,000 170 2,716,414 3,092,566 3,092,566 3,092,566 171 RENEWABLE ENERGY - 01-460 172 Purchase of Services 199,121 206,307 206,307 206,307 173 199,121 206,307 206,307 206,307 174 DPW PARKS - 01-429 (FTE 15) 175 Salary and wages 826,588 847,301 837,301 849,301 176 Other expenses 231,800 233,000 232,000 232,000 177 Contractual services++ 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 178 Davisville cemetery++ 700 700 700 700 179 Woods Hole cemetery++ 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 180 1,070,288 1,092,201 1,081,201 1,093,201 181 EDUCATION 182 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT - 01-300 (FTE 597) 183 Salary and wages 37,117,950 37,805,332 37,805,332 37,805,332 184 Otherwise unclassified 8,423,135 8,783,197 8,783,197 8,783,197 185 45,541,085 46,588,529 46,588,529 46,588,529 186 UPPER CAPE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL - 01-301 187 Operating expenses 2,103,410 2,520,163 2,520,163 2,520,163 188 Capital program 102,167 103,429 103,429 103,429 189 2,205,577 2,623,592 2,623,592 2,623,592 190 COMMUNITY SERVICES 191 CLINICS AND NURSES - 01-522 192 Contractual services VNA ++ 45,980 45,980 45,980 45,980 193 45,980 45,980 45,980 45,980 FY 18 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS

FY'17 FY'18 FY'18 DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUEST RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION Executive FinCom 194 COUNCIL ON AGING - 01-541 (FTE 3.4) 195 Salary and wages 218,061 219,979 219,979 219,979 196 Other expenses 20,225 20,800 20,800 20,800 197 Volunteers to the Elderly++ 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 198 Meals on Wheels++ 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 199 254,286 256,779 256,779 256,779 200 VETERANS SERVICES - 01-543 (FTE 2) 201 Salary and wages 119,680 121,768 121,768 121,768 202 Other expenses 5,400 4,500 4,500 4,500 203 Grave maintenance++ 1,000 1,200 1,200 1,200 204 Veterans Council++ 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 205 Veterans Ordinary Benefits++ 405,000 465,000 450,000 450,000 206 534,080 595,468 580,468 580,468 207 COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES - 01-560 208 Other expenses 250 250 250 250 209 250 250 250 250 210 HUMAN SERVICES - 01-599 (FTE 4.6) 211 Salary and wages 329,534 338,951 338,951 338,951 212 Other expenses 36,465 38,730 38,730 38,730 213 Substance Abuse++ 0 18,700 18,700 18,700 214 Outmigration Prevention++ 0 20,000 20,000 20,000 215 Mental Health++ 0 17,000 17,000 17,000 216 Support Services++ 0 10,000 10,000 10,000 217 Upper Cape AIDS Network++ 2,500 0 0 0 218 Salvation Army++ 1,000 0 0 0 219 Consumer Assistance++ 1,500 0 0 0 220 Big Brothers/Sisters++ 1,500 0 0 0 221 Independence House++ 10,000 0 0 0 222 Legal Services of Cape Cod++ 3,800 0 0 0 223 Cape Abilities++ 3,500 0 0 0 224 Family Shelter++ 5,000 0 0 0 225 Sight Loss Services++ 1,250 0 0 0 226 Service Center++ 3,000 0 0 0 227 Substance Abuse Commission++ 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 228 Child Development++ 12,800 0 0 0 229 Gosnold Inc.++ 16,200 0 0 0 230 Cape Cod Free Clinic++ 7,000 0 0 0 231 Child Care++ 5,000 0 0 0 232 Homeless Prevention++ 10,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 233 458,049 471,381 471,381 471,381 234 FALMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY - 01-610 (FTE 27.5) 235 Salary and wages 1,474,365 1,482,293 1,482,293 1,482,293 236 Other expenses 435,248 472,130 472,130 472,130 237 Prof/Tech - West Falmouth Library 19,313 19,313 19,313 19,313 238 Prof/Tech - Woods Hole Library 19,313 19,313 19,313 19,313 239 1,948,239 1,993,049 1,993,049 1,993,049 240 RECREATION DEPARTMENT - 01-630 (FTE 5) 241 Salary and wages 330,960 371,845 334,510 334,510 242 Other expenses 100,655 100,655 100,655 100,655 243 Youth Basketball++ 8,450 8,450 8,450 8,450 FY 18 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS

FY'17 FY'18 FY'18 DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUEST RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION Executive FinCom 244 Youth Soccer++ 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 245 Girl's Softball++ 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 246 Youth Summer Camp++ 31,500 31,500 31,500 31,500 247 Youth Sailing++ 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 248 Youth Indoor Soccer++ 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 249 Youth Baseball++ 5,600 5,600 5,600 5,600 250 Adult men's basketball++ 6,350 6,350 6,350 6,350 251 Town Band++ 2,391 2,391 2,391 2,391 252 503,206 544,091 506,756 506,756 253 BEACH DEPARTMENT - 01-632 (FTE 19.6) 254 Salary and wages 513,022 525,926 525,926 555,926 255 Other expenses 49,175 49,175 49,175 49,175 256 *CAPITAL - Beach Nourishment** 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 257 587,197 600,101 600,101 630,101 258 BIKEWAYS COMMITTEE- 01-633 259 Other expenses 3,720 3,720 3,720 1,860 260 3,720 3,720 3,720 1,860 261 TOWNWIDE EXPENSES 262 RETIREMENT - 01-911 263 Retirement payroll++ 7,082,437 7,450,583 7,450,583 7,450,583 264 Noncontributory pensions++ 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 265 7,097,437 7,465,583 7,465,583 7,465,583 266 UNEMPLOYMENT - 01-913 267 Unemployment payments 145,000 145,000 145,000 145,000 268 145,000 145,000 145,000 145,000 269 HEALTH INSURANCE - 01-914 270 Fringe Ben- Health Insurance 13,643,847 14,326,039 14,326,039 14,326,039 271 See detail page 13,643,847 14,326,039 14,326,039 14,326,039 272 LIFE INSURANCE - 01-915 273 Fringe Ben-Life Insurance 9,232 9,232 9,232 9,232 274 9,232 9,232 9,232 9,232 275 MEDICARE TAX - 01-916 276 Employer contribution 830,000 850,000 850,000 850,000 277 830,000 850,000 850,000 850,000 278 OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - 01-919 279 Longevity++ 112,000 112,000 112,000 112,000 280 Sick leave buy back 24,500 24,500 24,500 24,500 281 Employee Assistance Program 16,700 16,700 16,700 16,700 282 MGL CH 41 medical expenses++ 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 283 Benefits - other++ 13,000 13,000 13,000 13,000 284 Long term disability insurance++ 37,000 37,000 37,000 37,000 285 218,200 218,200 218,200 218,200 286 COURT JUDGMENTS - 01-941 287 Misc. claims and suits++ 500 500 500 500 288 500 500 500 500 289 TOWN INSURANCE - 01-193 290 Overall Town Insurance 1,393,400 1,504,872 1,504,872 1,504,872 291 1,393,400 1,504,872 1,504,872 1,504,872 FY 18 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS

FY'17 FY'18 FY'18 DEPARTMENT BUDGET REQUEST RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION Executive FinCom 292 DEBT SERVICE 293 LONG TERM EXCLUDED DEBT - 01-710/750 294 Principal payment++ 6,557,071 8,301,452 8,301,452 8,301,452 295 Interest payment++ 2,606,873 3,049,677 3,049,677 3,049,677 296 9,163,944 11,351,129 11,351,129 11,351,129 297 LONG TERM UNEXCLUDED DEBT - 01-711/751 298 Principal payment++ 2,512,850 2,699,837 2,699,837 2,699,837 299 Interest payment++ 949,917 979,336 979,336 979,336 300 CPA Fund principal++ 1,208,700 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 301 CPA Fund interest++ 329,095 281,164 281,164 281,164 302 5,000,562 5,160,337 5,160,337 5,160,337 303 SHORT TERM DEBT - 01-752/753 304 Principal payment++ 1,200,000 0 0 0 305 Interest payment++ 298,334 1,244 1,244 1,244 306 1,498,334 1,244 1,244 1,244

TOTALS 123,079,362 129,698,709 128,349,305 128,400,005 ARTICLE 18 FISCAL YEAR 2018 OPERATING BUDGET

A. Transfer from the Parking Meter Fund for Police Expenses $ 212,076

B. Transfer from Embarkation Fees for Police and Fire Expenses 350,500

C. Transfer from Wetlands Fund for Conservation Expenses 50,000

D. Transfer from Title V Program for Debt Service 41,697

E. Transfer from Energy Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Account for Debt Service 386,307

F. Transfer from Road Betterment Account for Debt Service 212,282

G. Transfer from Golf Special Revenue Fund for Debt Service 605,832

H. Transfer from Community Preservation Fund for Debt Service 1,481,164

I. Transfer from Bond Premiums Special Revenue Fund for Debt Service 98,553

J. Transfer from Waterways Receipt Reserved for Appropriation Fund for Debt Service 136,616

K. Transfer from Debt Stabilization Fund 1,637,728

L. Raise and Appropriate from the Fiscal 2018 Levy Limit, 123,187,250 State Aid and Estimated Receipts

Total Operating Budget $ 128,400,005

APPENDIX

Town Manager’s Budget Message Budget Overview Debt Schedules Maps

FY2018 BUDGET MESSAGE - Submitted to Board of Selectmen 12/23/2016

INTRODUCTION

The Falmouth Home Rule Charter provides that a comprehensive budget including all Town functions and a related budget message be submitted to the Board of Selectmen each year prior to the first day of January. I respectfully submit the attached FY2018 budget for your review along with this FY2018 Budget Message.

This Fiscal Year 2018 Town of Falmouth budget represents a dynamic balance between the reality of expanding requests for local services and expenditures and the fundamental of only modestly increasing Town revenues. As per the Policy of the Board of Selectmen, Falmouth continues to responsibly fund reserves. Given the experienced professional management of individual departmental budgets by my colleagues, the Town’s free cash continues to increase reasonably. The adopted financial policies of the Board affirm that the Town of Falmouth consistently conducts itself in a business-like manner on behalf of Falmouth taxpayers.

The FY2018 budget continues to demonstrate disciplined, conservative revenue forecasting along with moderate budget increases, living responsibly within the boundaries of the Commonwealth’s Proposition 2 ½ in respect to the limited resources available to the Falmouth taxpayer and that are reasonably sustainable into the future.

BUDGET OVERVIEW

Revenue

There are four major components of revenue used to fund the annual operating budget: Property Taxes, State Aid, Estimated Local Receipts and Other Available Funds. Consistent with Selectmen’s Operating Budget Policy Statement adopted on September 12, 2016, the maximum total revenue growth from property taxes is a 2.5% increase from FY2017. This is supplemented by $700,000 in new growth within the property tax levy. This new growth estimate represents an increase of $100,000 from prior year estimates and the Board’s Budget Policy Statement.

This increase is justified by a sustained pattern of actual new growth results for the last five years. State tax receipts are reportedly lagging behind projections, although there is no indication at this time that State aid to local government will be reduced. Accordingly, State Aid is projected to be level funded by the Commonwealth at FY2017 levels, although we continue to monitor that situation. One exception to level State funding is a projected revenue increase in Veterans’ benefits due to an increase in partially reimbursable Veterans’ benefit expenses. With the long-planned and anticipated increase in water and sewer rates approved by the Board earlier in this calendar year and necessary to responsibly operate the upgraded wastewater treatment facility and the nearly-completed water filtration facility, the anticipated revenues attributable to these two primary Town utility functions will increase accordingly. This will further ensure the proper staffing of these two important facilities in protection of the public health and safety. Per the aforementioned Budget Policy, 2.30% is allocated to annual budget appropriation growth. There are no budget shortfalls projected at this time.

In November, Selectmen approved a reasonable increase in ambulance billing fees. These ambulance rates had not been increased since 2014, during a time when service-related costs have been significantly escalating. Selectmen also authorized a $200 annual fee to private entities for which Falmouth Fire Alarm service is provided. In the past, this valuable service has been provided without charge. The common practice among municipalities in the Commonwealth that provide such a service is to assess a reasonable charge for this supplemental public safety protection, which is of significant value to the benefited properties in insurance savings and enhanced security.

The Selectmen’s Policy determines that 75% of the local Meals Tax Revenue is allocated for capital stabilization and 25% is committed to the general stabilization fund, thereby allowing for contributions of $1,032,079 and $440,000 respectively to bolster these critically important Town reserves. Other Available Funds include revenue from other sources, such as parking revenues, and municipal golf revenues which are routinely transferred into the General Fund in support of the respective debt payments and other minor operating expenses.

Expenses

FY2018 is a significantly challenging budget year for the Town of Falmouth, the most challenging since the national economic recession, with significant fundamental spending pressures having arisen. On the heels of a $645,000 increase in Falmouth’s trash and recycling contract for FY2017, a large supplemental increase estimated at $350,000 is anticipated for FY2018 given the need to negotiate a successor solid waste contract for the coming fiscal year and the demonstrated pressures for continuing cost increases in this primary service area. FY2018 also is the first complete fiscal year in which a 2015 mediated collective bargaining settlement with Firefighters appears in the Town’s annual appropriations budget (this requires an additional $375,000 to the Fire Department budget). The initial settlement was funded with a Special Town Meeting warrant article in April, 2016. The Town continues to be challenged in the traditional cost-escalating areas of employee health insurance, retirement, negotiated annual contractual salary increases, workers’ compensation and general property and liability insurance. Health insurance in particular continues to escalate at levels that make it daunting to sustain under the revenue limitations of Proposition 2 ½. The Town continues to live within reasonable bounds in contractual cost-of-living salary increases for Town personnel. It is paramount that such increases must be reasonable and sustainable.

Caution and discipline is paramount in a challenging budget year. I am proposing only a very limited addition in personnel, all of which are underwritten with an appropriate increase in Town revenue. The FY18 budget includes a new wastewater treatment plant operator position, necessary to responsibly operate the Town’s expanded plant operations and funded by an already-approved increase in sewer rates. The budget also includes an additional position in the water department, necessary to properly staff the new water filtration facility; this position is also funded through the increase in water rates approved this past summer. In the Fire Department, I am proposing that an additional firefighter position be funded. This is the second, consecutive year in which a new firefighter position is included in the budget and it is the final step to move the Town in the direction of funding both of the two vacant, unfunded firefighter positions which were part of an initiative from several years ago, but which was necessarily deferred due to the severe national economic recession (as noted, the first of these two vacant, unfunded firefighter positions has already been funded

3 in the current, FY17 approved budget). An adjustment in the ambulance billing rate approved by the Board of Selectmen will allow the continued funding of both of these firefighter positions, including the expansion in department supplemental costs already described. This proposed budget includes the position of Community Development Director. Selectmen have already voted to create this new position, in furtherance of your Five-Year Strategic Plan. The budget specifically contemplates a Community Development function, including this Director position. As you know, this is in anticipation of the reorganization to include multiple, existing Town permitting departments, the analysis of which is currently underway via a contract with the Collins Center of UMass. The Community Development Director position, while a new position, is planned to be fundamentally “spending-neutral” given the recent action (as recommended) at the November Town Meeting to delete one/more positions which are not envisioned in the organization going forward.

A limited number of existing Town departments will necessarily experience an increase in their annual budget somewhat in excess of 2.3%. This includes, in particular, smaller departments for which a relatively minor adjustment (in scheduled employee “step” increases, for instance) nonetheless represents a larger percentage increase in spending. I have already noted the significant increase in spending in the Fire Department. The Police Department, Health Department, Human Services and Building Department budgets include a modest additional increase for supplementary/temporary assistance at peak demand times of the year. Information Technology has a further increase due to maintenance contracts for new software, including email software and related upgrades. Consolidated Communications includes an increase to accommodate holiday and differential pay (24/7 operations) related to the merger of both Police and Fire communications operations. These are not new costs, but the associated budget amounts were not specifically transferred from the Police and Fire budget for FY2017.

Health Insurance

The Cape Cod Municipal Health Group has projected a possible 12% increase in employee health insurance for the coming year. Such a potential increase will not be finalized until early in the coming calendar year. We are confident that a lesser increase in the health insurance line item will be sufficient, given the Town’s

4 multi-year budget preparations for anticipated “significant” health insurance increases. At this time, we feel that the coming health insurance increase can be accommodated with a 5% increase in the FY2018 budget proposal.

Retirement

Two years ago, the Retirement Board voted to adopt an assessment schedule that fully funds the Retirement System’s unfunded liability by 2032, reflective of a 5% increase per year. The Retirement Board has not voted a new schedule for FY2018, however, this budget reflects a 5% assessment increase of $364,800.

Contractual Employee Increases

The Town is engaged in good faith bargaining with all collective bargaining units at this time. A preliminary amount has been set aside to pay for the anticipated wage rate increases for both union and non-union employees. As needed, a separate spring, 2017 Town Meeting warrant article can be sourced for potential future contract settlements.

Town Insurance

The Town’s general insurance line item has increased by 8.0%. This is due to continued fluctuations in the Town’s workers’ compensation program and an estimated increase in property and liability insurance $111,472. This reflects increases encountered in the present budget year and additional coverages to be forthcoming given the additional utility construction nearing completion in both water and wastewater.

Schools

Falmouth is faced with an increase in cost estimated at $300,000 for FY2018 from the Upper Cape Regional Technical School due to an increase of twenty (20) additional students from Falmouth attending. Final cost confirmation on this increase will not be available until February or March of next year. The School Department budget represents a 2.3% increase, consistent with Selectmen’s adopted Budget Policy. This 2.3% represents $1,047,444 in additional funds for the School Department in FY2018.

Veterans

The budget includes an increase of $46,500 in funding for Veteran’s benefits, given a continued increase in the need for these important services. By standard procedure in the Commonwealth, 75% of this Veterans’ spending is subject to reimbursement and is reflected as an increase in State Aid.

Funding Reserves

As noted earlier, it is proposed that the Town continue to consistently fund the General Stabilization Fund in the amount of $440,000, and the Capital Stabilization Fund in the amount of $1,032,079. In addition, it is important to responsibly continue the pattern established in supporting the Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund in the amount of $100,000, and the Workers’ Compensation Trust Fund in the same amount of $100,000. As a confirmation of disciplined and responsible fiscal health, Falmouth will continue to adequately fund its reserves.

Debt

There is a $2.4 million increase in debt service payments incorporated in the FY2018 budget. The payments represent principal and interest on $45 million authorized for the Water Filtration Facility, the Little Pond Sewer Service Area Project, Wastewater Plant upgrades, the Lawrence School Windows and Energy Services Contract. Within the last two years, Falmouth has issued $76.5 million in debt without raising the tax levy beyond the allowable 2 1/2% plus new growth. This is an extraordinary achievement made possible by the strong fiscal policies adopted by the Board of Selectmen and a carefully planned and executed management plan.

CONCLUDING REMARKS

Falmouth remains in strong fiscal health. I noted in my introductory comments that FY2018 presents significant budgetary challenges. Through a diligent and dedicated commitment to living within our means, Falmouth is able to maintain the fundamental municipal service levels to which our residents and resident businesses have become accustomed. This is directly attributable to the critical leadership of the Board of Selectmen and the strategic support of the Finance

BUDGET OVERVIEW

FY 17 FY 18 FY 18 FY17 TO FY18 % VOTED REQUESTS RECOMMEND CHANGE CHANGE BUDGET General Government 3,855,433 3,947,354 3,895,591 40,158 1.04% Public Safety 13,759,762 15,537,745 14,484,439 724,677 5.27% Public Works and Facilities 12,882,270 13,832,526 13,662,886 780,616 6.06% Community Development 1,174,772 1,301,008 1,301,208 126,436 10.76% Community Services 4,335,007 4,510,819 4,486,624 151,617 3.50% Education 47,746,662 49,212,121 49,212,121 1,465,459 3.07% Employee Benefits 21,944,216 23,014,554 23,014,554 1,070,338 4.88% Ins & Reserve 1,718,400 1,829,872 1,829,872 111,472 6.49% Debt Service 15,662,840 16,512,710 16,512,710 849,870 5.43% TOTALS 123,079,362 129,698,709 128,400,005 5,320,643 4.32%

TOWN MEETING ARTICLES Additional Budget Appropriations Capital Stabilization 1,032,079 1,032,079 1,032,079 - Stabilization General 440,000 440,000 440,000 - OPEB Trust 100,000 100,000 100,000 - Workers Comp Trust 100,000 100,000 100,000 - COLAs 275,000 450,000 450,000 175,000 TOTALS 1,947,079 2,122,079 2,122,079 175,000 8.99%

TAX RECAP APPROPRIATIONS Assessments 2,734,259 2,980,513 2,980,513 246,254 Overlay 550,000 500,000 500,000 (50,000) State Aid Offsets 695,454 751,609 751,609 56,155

TOTAL RECAP APPROPRIATIONS 3,979,713 4,232,122 4,232,122 252,409

*TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 129,006,154 136,052,910 134,754,206 5,748,052 4.46%

SOURCES OF FUNDING

Property Tax 96,926,993 99,857,194 99,857,194 2,930,201 3.02% State Revenue 10,644,977 10,594,228 10,594,228 (50,749) -0.48% Local Receipts 18,253,576 19,090,029 19,090,029 836,453 4.58% Available Funds 3,836,626 5,212,755 5,212,755 1,376,130 35.87%

TOTAL REVENUE 129,662,172 134,754,206 134,754,206 5,092,035 3.93%

Over/(Under) 656,018 (1,298,704) 0

PROPERTY TAX Base 84,437,957 87,481,442 87,481,442 3,043,485 Amended New Growth - 2.5% increase 2,110,947 2,187,036 2,187,036 76,089 New Growth 932,538 700,000 700,000 (232,538) Debt Exclusions (DE-1) 7,671,342 10,291,328 10,291,328 2,619,986 Short Term Debt 1,200,000 (1,200,000) Revenue to offset Water/Wastewater debt (1,300,000) (1,300,000) (1,300,000) Debt Exclusion ST Interest 76,821 (76,821) CC Commission 497,388 497,388 497,388 - TOTAL TAX LEVY 96,926,993 99,857,194 99,857,194 2,930,201 FY 17 FY 18 FY 18 FY17 TO FY18 % VOTED REQUESTS RECOMMEND CHANGE CHANGE

STATE REVENUE Chapter 70 5,918,282 6,072,254 6,072,254 153,972 Charter Tuition Reimbursements 66,330 112,643 112,643 46,313 School Lunch - School Choice 662,349 718,411 718,411 56,062 MSBA Reimbursements 1,384,898 962,492 962,492 (422,406) Subtotal Education 8,031,859 7,865,800 7,865,800 (166,059)

Unrestricted General Government Aid 1,332,997 1,384,984 1,384,984 51,987 Veterans Benefits 334,384 403,366 403,366 68,982 Exemptions: Vets, Blind, Surv Spouses & Eld 173,349 167,597 167,597 (5,752) State Owned Land 739,283 739,283 739,283 - Public Libraries 33,105 33,198 33,198 93 Subtotal General Government 2,613,118 2,728,428 2,728,428 115,310 TOTAL STATE REVENUE 10,644,977 10,594,228 10,594,228 (50,749)

LOCAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS Motor Vehicle Excise 3,400,000 3,551,103 3,551,103 151,103 **Other Excise 1,685,000 1,685,000 1,685,000 - Penalties and Interest 575,000 575,000 575,000 - PILOT 188,000 254,000 254,000 66,000 Charges for Services - Water 6,720,576 7,214,926 7,214,926 494,350 Charges for Services - Trash Disposal 200,000 200,000 200,000 - Other Charges for Services 3,125,000 3,250,000 3,250,000 125,000 Fees 300,000 300,000 300,000 - Rentals 100,000 100,000 100,000 - Departmental Revenue - Libraries 30,000 30,000 30,000 - Departmental Revenue - Recreation 120,000 120,000 120,000 - Licenses and Permits 1,250,000 1,250,000 1,250,000 - Special Assessments 400,000 400,000 400,000 - Fines and Forfeits 80,000 80,000 80,000 - Investment Income 40,000 40,000 40,000 - Misc. Recurring 40,000 40,000 40,000 - Misc. Non-Recurring - TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS 18,253,576 19,090,029 19,090,029 836,453

OTHER AVAILABLE FUNDS Parking Meter Fund 165,000 212,076 212,076 47,076 Embarkation Fees 350,500 350,500 350,500 - Wetlands Fund 50,000 50,000 50,000 - Title V Program 41,226 41,697 41,697 471 Energy Receipts 398,307 386,307 386,307 (12,000) Road Betterment 218,032 212,282 212,282 (5,750) Golf Revenues 607,182 605,832 605,832 (1,350) Community Preservation Fund 1,537,795 1,481,164 1,481,164 (56,631) Bond Premiums 329,218 98,553 98,553 (230,665) Waterways Fund 139,366 136,616 136,616 (2,750) Debt Stabilization Fund 1,637,728 1,637,728 1,637,728 TOTAL OTHER AVAILABLE FUNDS 3,836,626 5,212,755 5,212,755 1,376,130 FY18 BUDGET

FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2018 DEPT # DEPT NAME RECOMMEND REQUESTS RECOMMEND FY17vsFY18 (Review)

01113 TOWN MEETING 36,500 36,500 36,500 - 0.00% 01114 TOWN MODERATOR 1,500 1,500 1,500 - 0.00% 01122 SELECTMEN/TOWN MANAGER 555,550 558,871 558,871 3,321 0.60% 01131 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 123,457 123,457 123,457 - 0.00% 01132 FINANCE COMMITTEE/RESERVE FUND 325,000 325,000 325,000 - 0.00% 01135 TOWN ACCOUNTANT 199,156 204,413 204,413 5,257 2.64% 01141 ASSESSORS 351,541 355,968 355,968 4,427 1.26% 01145 TOWN TREASURER/COLLECTOR 533,537 531,314 536,314 2,777 0.52% 01150 LEGAL DEPARTMENT 506,293 508,318 508,318 2,025 0.40% 01152 PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT 285,381 290,764 287,014 1,633 0.57% 01155 INFORMATION TECH 829,439 930,710 881,097 51,658 6.23% 01156 GIS 97,825 102,500 97,825 - 0.00% 01160 TOWN CLERK 261,977 265,689 263,464 1,487 0.57% 01162 ELECTIONS 73,277 37,350 40,850 (32,427) -44.25% 01171 CONSERVATION 245,000 245,574 245,574 574 0.23% 01174 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - 104,754 104,754 104,754 100.00% 01175 PLANNING 249,243 254,022 254,022 4,779 1.92% 01176 ZONING 122,150 123,899 124,099 1,949 1.60% 01193 PROP, LIAB, WRKR COMP INSURANCE 1,393,400 1,504,872 1,504,872 111,472 8.00% 01198 DPW-FACILITIES MTNC 971,758 968,415 968,415 (3,343) -0.34% 01210 POLICE DEPARTMENT 5,670,303 6,016,683 5,921,183 250,880 4.42% 01220 FIRE/RESCUE DEPARTMENT 6,362,391 7,716,542 6,773,736 411,345 6.47% 01241 BUILDING INSPECTION 558,379 572,759 572,759 14,380 2.58% 01291 CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS 585,930 640,041 630,041 44,111 7.53% 01295 DEPT OF MARINE & ENV SERVICES 887,863 902,251 897,251 9,388 1.06% 01300 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 45,541,085 46,588,529 46,588,529 1,047,444 2.30% 01301 UPPER CAPE REGIONAL 2,205,577 2,623,592 2,623,592 418,015 18.95% 01411 DPW - ADMIN/ENGINEERING 749,251 746,712 746,712 (2,539) -0.34% 01422 DPW - HIGHWAY 1,730,514 1,764,156 1,756,016 25,502 1.47% 01423 DPW-SNOW & ICE 175,000 175,000 175,000 - 0.00% 01424 STREETLIGHTING 100,000 102,500 100,000 - 0.00% 01425 VEHICLE GASOLINE 414,500 410,000 350,000 (64,500) -15.56% 01431 DPW-WASTE MGT FACILITY 352,248 352,248 352,248 - 0.00% 01433 DPW-SOLID WASTE 3,147,955 3,592,000 3,492,000 344,045 10.93% 01440 DPW-WASTEWATER 1,255,221 1,330,421 1,330,421 75,200 5.99% 01451 DPW-WATER UTILITIES 2,716,414 3,092,566 3,092,566 376,152 13.85% 01460 RENEWABLE ENERGY 199,121 206,307 206,307 7,186 3.61% 01499 DPW-PARKS DEPARTMENT 1,070,288 1,092,201 1,093,201 22,913 2.14% 01510 HEALTH INSPECTION 253,275 262,228 262,228 8,953 3.53%

Rev.3/9/2017 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2018 DEPT # DEPT NAME RECOMMEND REQUESTS RECOMMEND FY17vsFY18 (Review)

01522 CLINICS NURSES 45,980 45,980 45,980 - 0.00% 01541 COUNCIL ON AGING 254,286 256,779 256,779 2,493 0.98% 01543 VETERANS SERVICES 534,080 595,468 580,468 46,388 8.69% 01560 DISABILITY COMMISSION 250 250 250 - 0.00% 01599 HUMAN SERVICES 458,049 471,381 471,381 13,332 2.91% 01611 FALMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY 1,948,239 1,993,049 1,993,049 44,810 2.30% 01631 RECREATION DEPARTMENT 503,206 544,091 506,756 3,550 0.71% 01632 BEACHES 587,197 600,101 630,101 42,904 7.31% 01633 BIKEWAYS 3,720 3,720 1,860 (1,860) -50.00% 01753 LT EXCLUDED DEBT 9,163,944 11,351,129 11,351,129 2,187,185 23.87% 01754 LT UNEXCLUDED DEBT 5,000,562 5,160,337 5,160,337 159,775 3.20% 01755 ST EXCLUDED PRINCIPAL & INTEREST 1,498,334 1,244 1,244 (1,497,090) -99.92% 01911 RETIREMENT 7,097,437 7,465,583 7,465,583 368,146 5.19% 01913 UNEMPLOYMENT 145,000 145,000 145,000 - 0.00% 01914 HEALTH INSURANCE 13,643,847 14,326,039 14,326,039 682,192 5.00% SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 6,112,443 6,404,290 6,404,290 291,847 TOWN/RETIREES 7,531,404 7,921,749 7,921,749 390,345 01915 LIFE INSURANCE 9,232 9,232 9,232 - 0.00% 01916 MEDICARE TAX 830,000 850,000 850,000 20,000 2.41% 01919 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 218,200 218,200 218,200 - 0.00% 01941 COURT JUDGMENTS 500 500 500 - 0.00% TOTALS 123,079,362 129,698,709 128,400,005 5,320,643 4.32%

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ARTICLE 14: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the Massachusetts General Court for a special act or an amendment to Chapter 332 of the Acts of 1964, which authorized the Town of Falmouth to use the former Falmouth Community Building located at Article Francis H. Nye Park in North Falmouth for the North Falmouth branch of the Falmouth 14 E Public Library, to permit additional land of the park to be used for a proposed addition and improvements to the library, or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Library Trustees.

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ARTICLE 15: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to PURCHASE OR TAKE BY EMINENT DOMAIN a temporary easement, over a portion of land, now or formerly owned by Marshall C. Stites, said land being describe as follows..... Article E Or do or take any other action on this matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen and the Conservation Commision. 15 2017 Annual April Town Meeting

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ARTICLE 26: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purposes of funding design, permitting Article and construction of a new Senior Center, and any other costs incidental and related thereto, and to determine 26 how the same shall be raised and by whom expended, or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Board of Selectmen. 2017 Annual April To wn Meeting

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A I C FLAX U L POND ARTICLE 1: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into negotiations with the owners of the Tony Andrews Farm Properties (Andrews Lands), being approximately 36.5 acres, more or less, on or in the vicinity of Old Meetinghouse Road in East Falmouth, for the purpose of acquiring the Andrews Lands, Article or any interest in said lands including appropriate restrictions on future use.... 1 E Or do or take any other action on the matter. On request of the Three Hundred Committee and others. 2017Spe cialApril Town Me e ting

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Abatement- A reduction or elimination of a levy imposed by a governmental unit, applicable to property taxes, motor vehicle excise taxes, fees, charges and special assessments.

Appropriation- An authorization granted by Town Meeting to make expenditures and incur obligations for specific purposes, (usually limited in amount and as to the time when it may be expended).

Assessed Valuation- This is a valuation placed upon real estate or other property by a government as a basis for levying taxes. This is based on “full and fair cash value;” the amount a willing buyer would pay a willing seller on the open market.

Available Funds- Funds established through previous appropriations or results of favorable conditions. Examples: Free Cash, Stabilization Fund and Overlay Surplus.

Betterments- Whenever a specific area of a community receives benefit from a public improvement (e.g. water, sewer, sidewalk, etc.), special property taxes may be assessed to reimburse the governmental entity for all or part of the costs it incurred. Each parcel benefiting from the improvement is assessed for its proportionate share of the cost of such improvements.

Capital Budget- This is an annual appropriation or spending plan for capital expenditures, (tangible assets or projects that cost at least $25,000 and have a useful life of at least five years).

Capital Exclusion- This is a vote by a municipality at an election to raise property taxes to fund a specific project or purchase. This property tax increase is for one year only; the year in which the project or purchase is budgeted.

Capital Improvements Program (CIP)- A comprehensive schedule extending for at least five years for planning a community’s capital expenditures. It coordinates community planning, fiscal capacity and physical development and establishes criteria which prioritize the expenditures.

Debt Exclusion- This is a vote by a municipality at an election to exclude debt service payments for a particular capital project from the levy limit. This is a temporary property tax increase which lasts only for the term of the debt.

Fiscal Year- The Commonwealth and municipalities operate on a fiscal year which begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.

Free Cash- Funds remaining from operations of the previous fiscal year which are certified by the Department of Revenue as available for appropriation. Remaining funds include unexpended Free Cash from the previous year, revenues in excess of estimates shown on the tax recapitulation sheet, and unspent amounts in budget line items.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)- A way to measure a worker’s involvement in a department or project. It provides a means to equate a department’s work force if they utilize seasonal or part time workers to those departments which utilize only full time workers. An FTE of 1.0 means that the person works the number of hours equivalent to a full time worker, e.g. 40 hours per week for 52 weeks per year, while an FTE of .5 signals that the person works a schedule equal to half that of a full time worker.

General Fund- This non-earmarked fund is used to account for most financial resources and activity governed by the normal Town Meeting appropriation process.

Levy Limit- The maximum amount of property taxes a community can levy in a given year. The limit can grow each year by 2.5% of the prior year’s levy limit plus new growth and any overrides.

Local Aid- Revenue allocated by the State to towns, cities and regional school districts. This may include such components as Chapter 70 Aid to Schools, as well as Library and Lottery aid. Local Receipts- Locally generated revenues other than real and personal property taxes. Examples include motor vehicle excise, investment income, ambulance fees, beach and dump sticker fees, licenses, building permit fees, sewer and water fees, etc.

Operating Budget- This is the annual plan of proposed expenditures for personnel, supplies, and other expenses in order to provide services to the taxpayers for the coming fiscal year.

• Salary & Wages- In addition to basic salaries, this line may include overtime, temporary pay, holiday differentials, specialized training pay, educational incentive, and uniform allowances.

• Other Expenses- This line item is a broad category which includes a multitude of expenses too numerous to itemize. Some of the larger and more common items are: fuel and power, repair and maintenance, supplies, communication, service contracts, special counsel, bonding fees, building maintenance, sludge hauling, chemicals, travel and staff development.

• Capital Expenses and Special Projects- Capital Expenses designated by ** and Special Project appropriations designated by ++ are appropriations which are to be expended for items specifically listed in the departmental budget and no other purpose.

Overlay Reserve- This is an account established annually to fund anticipated property tax abatements and exemptions in that year and is raised on the tax recapitulation sheet.

Overlay Deficit- A deficit that occurs when the amount of overlay reserve raised in a given year is insufficient to cover abatements and statutory exemptions for that year.

Overlay Surplus- Any balance in the overlay reserve account of a given year in excess of the amount remaining to be collected or abated can be transferred into this account. Overlay surplus may be appropriated for any lawful purpose of the Town. At the end of each fiscal year, unused overlay surplus becomes part of the Free Cash certified by the Department of Revenue.

Override- A vote by a community at an election to permanently increase the levy limit.

Reserve Fund- An amount set aside annually within the Town’s Operating Budget and administered by the Finance Committee to provide a funding source for extraordinary and unforeseen expenditures.

Stabilization Fund- This is an account from which amounts may be appropriated for any lawful purpose. This account may be funded by Town Meeting as a line item within the Operating Budget. A two-thirds vote of Town Meeting is required to appropriate money from this fund.

Tax Rate- The amount of tax stated in terms of unit of the tax base; for example, $6.08 per $1,000 of assessed valuation of taxable property.

Tax Recapitulation Sheet (Recap Sheet)- A document submitted by a town to the Dept. of Revenue in order to set a property tax rate. The recap sheet shows all estimated revenues and actual appropriations which affect the property tax rate.

Underride- A vote by a community to permanently decrease the tax levy limit, (opposite of an Override).

Warrant- This is a list of items to be acted upon by Town Meeting.

Waterways Improvement Fund- This is an account into which 50% of the proceeds of the boat excise tax and all mooring fees are deposited. Use of these proceeds is limited to specific waterway expenses. TOWN MEETING RULES

1. SPEAKING AND VOTING a. Registered voters, residents and taxpayers of the town may speak on any article in the warrant. Persons who are not voters, residents or taxpayers of the town may address the Meeting only with the consent of a majority of those present.

b. Only Town Meeting members may vote.

2. TIME LIMITS a. Reports of committees and officers shall be limited to 5 minutes unless a request for additional time is made and approved by a 2/3rds vote.

b. Opening presentations for motions shall be limited to 10 minutes unless a request for additional time is made and approved by a 2/3rds vote.

c. Speakers may only speak twice on any motion. Speakers shall be limited to 4 minutes on their initial speech and 2 minutes on their second speech. Limits on speaking shall not apply to the answering of fact based questions directed to the speaker through the moderator.

3. MOTIONS AND AMENDMENTS a. Motions and Amendments may be made only by Town Meeting members.

b. Two amendments will be accepted on any article.

c. Long or complicated motions, and other motions which he shall so request, shall be presented to the Moderator in writing.

4. RECONSIDERATION a. Reconsideration will be allowed at any time during the meeting if the article does not involve the appropriation of money.

b. If the article involves the appropriation of money, notice of reconsideration must be given within 30 minutes of the vote on the article. Reconsideration may then be allowed at any future time.

c. The Moderator shall determine if the motion to reconsider is in order. Motions for reconsideration must be based on substantially new information not available to the Meeting at the time of the original debate. The motion to reconsider is not debatable.

5. HOURS OF OPERATION a. First night 7:00 p.m. start

b. Subsequent nights 7:00 p.m. start

c. Closing at 11:00 p.m. unless a motion to continue is made and approved by a 2/3rds vote.

Simplified rules of parliamentary procedure as mandated in the Falmouth Home Rule Charter Section 4-2-B. January 1999.

This Warrant Booklet is published by the Finance Committee and includes recommendation and detailed explanations on all financial articles in accordance with the Falmouth Home Rule Charter Section 8-4-A.

Falmouth Town Meeting Electronic Presentation Guidelines

The Town Meeting Rules & Procedures Committee developed these guidelines to draw attention to the need for clear and concise electronic presentations at Town Meeting.

1. Individuals interested in making a PowerPoint presentation at Town Meeting should prepare their electronic presentation in advance and contact the Information Technology Department prior to Town Meeting to make arrangements for the presentation to be loaded onto a computer assigned for Town Meeting presentations. (IT Dept. 508-495-7400) If the presentation file is not too large, please email your electronic presentation to [email protected] no later than 10:00AM on the day of the town meeting. The IT staff will scan the presentation for viruses; make sure that your presentation opens properly and place them into the electronic presentation folder for the meeting. Please make sure that you provide your contact information in your email. Additionally, if you have special instructions regarding how you would like your slides advanced, please include these in your email. IT staff will not modify the content of your presentation. IT staff are also not responsible for the reliability of the presentation if it is submitted after the 10:00AM deadline stated above.

2. Slide Presentations should meet the following guidelines, designed to allow for best possible viewing in the auditorium. A. Recommended text styles include Arial, Times New Roman, and Verdana. B. Title text should be a minimum of 32 point font. C. Bullet text should be a minimum of 28 point font. D. Sub-bullet text should be a minimum of 24 point font. E. Background color should be light or dark (for example; white, black, dark blue) F. Font color should be at the highest contrast possible from the background color. If you choose to use a light background color, then a dark font color should be used. If you choose to use a dark background color, then a light font color should be used. For example, a white background should have a black, dark blue, or maroon text. A dark blue background should have a white text color. G. Graphs, charts, pictures and maps should have clear, visible titles. Detailed charts and graphs that may be difficult to view on the screen should be provided to the Meeting as handouts. H. For your convenience there is also a PowerPoint template that has been preset to meet the above guidelines. The Town Meeting Presentation Template can be found at http://www.falmouthmass.us/townmeet/tmpg.ppt Once you have completed your presentation, please save your file (Save As command) using the following naming convention: Article #, Meeting, Presenter’s name.

Example: Article1 Annual John Smith

Please do not remove the first slide with the Town Seal. This slide serves as the placeholder on the viewing screen while presentations are being loaded between presenters.

3. The Town Meeting Rules & Procedures Committee highly recommends rehearsing your Power Point presentations, and being mindful of the length and clarity of your presentation.