TOWN OF FALMOUTH MASSACHUSETTS ARTICLES OF THE WARRANT FOR THE NOVEMBER TOWN MEETING 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 201 AT 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 8 LAWRENCE SCHOOL MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM BOARD OF SELECTMEN Susan L. Moran, Chairman Megan English Braga, Vice Chairman Doug Jones Samuel H. Patterson Douglas C. Brown FALMOUTH FINANCE COMMITTEE Keith Schwegel, Chairman Nicholas S. Lowell, Vice Chairman Susan P. Smith, Secretary Kathleen Beriau, Joseph L. Drolette, Ron Dyer, Peter Hargraves, Mary Harris, Judith P. Magnani, Deborah D. Maguire, James Marnell, Wendy Vogel FALMOUTH PLANNING BOARD Jim Fox, Chairman Patricia H. Kerfoot, Vice Chairman Paul Dreyer, Clerk/Secretary Robert Leary, John Druley, Pamela Harting-Barrat and Charlotte Harris COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Russell Robbins, Chairman Sandra Cuny, Vice Chairman Paul Glynn, Financial Officer Holly Wilson, Clerk Robert Brown, John Druley, Nicole Goldman, and Steve Patton 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 1 “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. 2 Article 1 Reports from Committees and Town Officers 2 Appropriate Funds for Unpaid Bills 3 Fund Design and Construction of Water Mains 4 Fund Capital Improvements 5 Fund Non-Capital Improvements 6 Amend Zoning Bylaw Article XXI - Coastal Pond Overlay District 7 Amend Zoning Bylaw Article XXXIX - Site Plan Review 8 Amend Zoning Bylaw Article XLIII - Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Overlay District 9 Petition: Amend Code of Falmouth, Chapter 240, Zoning - Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Array 10 Petition: Amend Zoning Bylaws Articles, Chapter 240 - Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Array 11 Amend Zoning Bylaw Section 240 - Add Moratorium on Solar Energy System 12 Petition: Amend Net Metering Program 13 Amend Zoning Bylaw Article XIV - Dimensional Regulations - Shed 14 Amend Zoning Bylaw Article V - Accessory Apartments 15 Petition: Amend Article VI - General Residence Districts - Accessory Apartments 16 Amend Town's Seasonal Position Classification Plan 17 Amend Town's Information Technology Classification Plan 18 Accept Provisions of Chapter 32 - Surviving Spouse Benefit 19 Accept Road Takings: Winthrop Drive and Captain Davis Lane 20 Accept M.G.L. Chapter 143 - Part-Time Inspector 21 Amend Town Code Chapter 107 - Demolition 22 Petition: Amend Town Meeting Rules - Electronic Voting 23 Petition: Phase Out Polystyrene and Styrofoam 24 Petition: Establish Ranked-Choice Voting 25 Petition: Amend Zoning Map - Business 3 26 Petition: Create Solid Waste Division within Dept of Public Works 27 Petition: Additional Water Meter 28 Petition: Fund ALICE Training 29 Petition: Create Three New Police Officer Positions 30 CPC - Pedestrian Bridge, Coonamesset River 31 CPC - Transfer to Falmouth Affordable Housing Fund 32 CPC - Transfer to Open Space Reserve 3 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 1: To Hear Reports of Committees and Town Officers and act thereon. RECOMMENDATION (Finance Committee): That the Town vote Article 1 as printed. ARTICLE 2: To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of paying unpaid bills from a prior fiscal year, 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): That the Town vote to transfer the sum of $2,080.28 from certified free cash for the purpose of paying: APCO International 489.00 J.C. Madigan 600.00 M Sylvester Towing 110.00 Sandi's Towing 110.00 Siemens 651.83 WB Mason 119.45 EXPLANATION: These invoices are from a previous fiscal year and funds must be appropriated by a Town Meeting vote. ARTICLE 3: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of funding design and construction of water mains, 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): That the sum of $7,600,000 is appropriated to pay costs of design and construction of water mains; and to meet this appropriation transfer the sum of $4,500,000 from certified free cash and the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $3,100,000 under and pursuant to Chapter 44 Section 8 (5) of the General Laws, pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor. Said funds to be expended under the jurisdiction of the Town Manager. EXPLANATION: Most of the 18,000 feet of water main along Main Street between Palmer Avenue and Oxbow Road is 1899 vintage 10” and 8” cast iron main. The main is undersized and subject to frequent main breaks. A new 16” ductile iron transmission main will provide improved reliability, water quality and fire protection along this corridor and beyond. ARTICLE 4: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of funding Capital Improvements, 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): To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of $7,117,992 from certified free cash, $1,500,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund, $130,000 from the Waterways Improvement Fund, and $89,000 from Article 4 of the November 2017 Town Meeting (Coast Guard Water Main) for the purposes of this article. Said funds to be expended under the jurisdiction of the Town Manager. 4 Information Technology Vehicles/Equipment cont Infrastructure Upgrades P 38 265,000 Replace H-24 10 Wheel Dump Truck P 68 235,000 PC Monitors & Software P 39 58,000 Replace P-14 Dbl Flat Bed Dump Trk P 69 68,000 General Govt Replace W-13 One Ton Dump Truck P 70 68,000 ESCO Phase II Cont. P 41 375,000 Replace W-16 Utility Vehicle P 71 66,000 Golf Equipment P 43 63,000 Trash Compactor P 72 110,000 Human Service Relocation P 44 100,000 Replace W-46 Transit Van P 73 30,000 Public Safety Fleet Services Police Vehicle Replacement P 45 40,000 CR30 Ton Shop 4 Post Lift P 75 33,872 Support Vehicle P 46 114,009 CLHM 140-6 Shop Mobile Lift P 76 68,898 Detective Vehicle P 47 27,713 Water Security Cameras P 48 100,000 Filter Media Eval-Crooked Pond Plant P 77 540,000 Ambulances P 50 730,000 Water Telemetry Upgrade P 78 225,000 Fire Equipment/Protective Gear P 51 175,000 Water Meters P 79 175,000 Ladder Truck P 52 1,500,000 Water Distribution System Rehab P 80 500,000 Patrol Boat Replacement P 53 200,000 Wastewater West Falmouth Ramp P 55 130,000 Wastewater System Equipment P 81 225,000 Facilities Engineering/Admin EF Library/WH Fire Station Roof P 58 60,000 Engineering Software P 85 44,500 Tony Andrews Farm P 60 50,000 Parks Gus Canty Generator P 61 150,000 Athletic Field Equipment Package P 86 175,000 Highway Schools Road Maint/Construction/Sidewalks P 63 890,000 Paint Mullen Hall Facade P 91 50,000 School Zone Signage P 65 60,000 Morse Pond Ceiling Tile Replacement P 92 360,000 Vehicles/Equipment East Falmouth Controls & Univents P 93 390,000 Replace H-22 10 Wheel Dump Truck P 67 235,000 School Safety, Security & Comm P 94 150,000 Grand Total 8,836,992 EXPLANATION: Every year the Town compiles a ten-year capital plan in order to evaluate the Town’s capital needs and plan for current and future spending.