Meeting Minutes
FALMOUTH EDIC OPEN MEETING: May 10, 2022
Falmouth Town Hall, 59 Town Hall Square, Falmouth, MA 02540
Select Board Meeting Room
PRESENT
Thomas Feronti (VC), Kevin Holmes (T), Samuel Patterson, Adrian Merryman and Mark Lowenstein (Ck).
ABSENT
Chris Land (C), Michael Galasso
8:30 am* CALL TO ORDER
A quorum was established. The Vice Chair called the meeting to order.
8:31 MOTION: Feronti made a motion to ADJOURN and move into EXECUTIVE SESSION, to Return to Public Session afterwards to discuss a personnel related matter as discussing in a public session could cause harm to an employee’s rights and reputations. Merryman 2nd the motion. Roll Call: Patterson Aye, Holmes Aye, Feronti Aye, Lowenstein Aye and Merryman Aye. Motion approved.
9:30 BOARD REPORT ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
Feronti stated “After an investigation into allegations made against two members of the Falmouth EDIC staff and following an executive session to review and discuss the investigation and allegations, the Board has determined that the allegations are unsubstantiated and the employees have been exonerated.”
9:31 APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES
MOTION: Merryman made a motion to approve the April 12, 2022 Public Session Board Meeting Minutes. Lowenstein 2nd the motion. All in favor. Motion approved.
MOTION: Lowenstein made a motion to approve but not release the April 12, 2022 Executive Session Board Meeting Minutes. Merryman 2nd the motion. All in favor. Motion approved.
MOTION: Lowenstein made a motion to approve but not release the March 8, 2022 Executive Session Board Meeting Minutes. Holmes 2nd the motion. All in favor. Motion approved.
9:32 FINANCE
Kevin Holmes
Holmes referred to the financial reports as of April 30, 2022. The balance sheet remains similar to past reports. The checking balances are slowly diminishing. The P & L requires a couple adjustments.
The Solar 1 quarterly payment was not recognized, but has been corrected.
The P & L is reporting ahead of budget, however as the EDIC forecasted some expense that have not yet been realized. When they are expensed in the future, we will be at a deficit.
MOTION: Holmes made a motion to approve the warrant in the amount of $19,890.75. Patterson 2nd the motion. All in favor. Motion approved.
9:35 PRIORITY PROGRAM UPDATES
CDBG Community Development Block Grant Update
Lynne Broderick
Broderick advised all grants have been completed and closed. A full report will be provided in June.
Falmouth Station Update
Wayne Lingafelter
Lingafelter received feedback from MassDev regarding the grant expression of interest. After reviewing the feedback, he will combine the two grant requests into one: for market research and financial modeling. Grants applications are due June 3rd.
MOTION: Feronti made a motion to direct the EDIC ED to compile the grant application and after confirmation by the sub-committee to submit said grant application. Patterson 2nd the motion. All in favor. Motion approved.
Lingafelter reported that after accepting several bids for the Station interior painting, he awarded the contract to a local Falmouth painter. The bid accepted is slightly below budget. The work will be done after afterhours – when the Station has been closed for the day. The work estimated to be completed by the end of May.
An artwork hanging system has been identified. The artwork will be installed more professionally and the artwork will be restaged including a more dedicated space for the historical artwork.
Wifi security cameras and monitoring system have been purchased and they are scheduled to be installed in the next weeks. This is being done to monitor vagrancy issues that have recently developed at the Station.
Three bids have been received for the Falmouth Station parking lot resealing project, including repair and relining. Only one is a Falmouth contractor – AA Paving being the only local business who does this work. The bids are being evaluated. The work cannot be done until June to accommodate temperature requirements.
The bulkhead door into the basement has been repaired.
The new Falmouth Sign which was broken by a car accident, is due to be installed very soon.
Paul Dreyer, Town Meeting Member, Prescient 2 spoke thru a brief PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Dreyer said he has been a supporter of the development of the Falmouth Station for 10+ years and continues to be interested in the facility. Dreyer mentioned several items regarding the importance of the Falmouth Station: it is a historical building, built in 1872, it is a major transportation center in Falmouth, and the Station Grill is an attraction to residents and visitors. Dreyer said the Falmouth Station is a crown jewel of the EDIC. Mr. Dreyer asked the EDIC consider appointing a Citizen’s Advisory Committee to provide input and assistance to the EDIC board. He would like to see the EDIC board discuss their interests in the historical aspects of the Falmouth Station.
Lingafelter advised that the insurance coverage/policy has been received from Lawrence-Carlin Insurance agency. As the board requested, an umbrella policy for general liability was investigated. The increased liability coverage from $2M to $3M aggregate would is $750. Mark Lowenstein will review the coverage page and make decision on coverages.
MRECo – Bourne Tidal Test Platform Project Update
Lingafelter reported that the project has hit a delay. MRECo is awaiting an approval from MassDOT for a Right of Way which has not yet been received. There is an issue unrelated to MRECo that is holding up the MassDOT approval.
The administrative fees budgeted to the EDIC for the 1st half of the year may be extended into the 2nd half due to the project delay.
CPC Funding: Certificate of Authority/ Board Resolution
Wayne Lingafelter
Lingafelter restated the approval for the funding at Town Meeting in April.
Additional paperwork is required; Lingafelter has engaged with the architect for the project.
MOTION: Patterson made a motion to authorize Mark Lowenstein to authorize the Falmouth EDIC Executive Director, Wayne Lingafelter to administer the paperwork for the CPC funding paperwork in regards to the Falmouth Station brick repair project. Merryman 2nd the motion. All in favor. Motion approved.
9:54 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT/COMMENTS
Wayne Lingafelter
Lingafelter reported having a productive meeting with the Asst. Town Manager, discussed a variety of issues: the Town is taking the potential expansion of the solar array under advisement, they discussed potential predevelopment funding availability under the FAHF for the Station – it was suggested this inquiry is premature based on the current status of the project.
Lingafelter is in discussion with both bus tenants regarding managing the bus schedules at the Falmouth Station.
The cleaning service transition went very well with the new contractor. Mayflower Homemakers has done a great job stepping in and executing the work.
Lingafelter received a proposal from the engineer regarding Tech Park Lot 21. The work should be able to start within the next 30 days so that the EDIC can begin marketing of the parcel.
Patterson reported that the two new EDIC Board Officers were approved by the Falmouth Select Board last night.
Lingafelter reported he spent several hours participating in the Falmouth Chamber Affordable Housing series.
9:57 New Business, Agenda Items or Guest Speakers
Robert Mascali, Cape Cod Commission Member – June14th Board Meeting
10:00 ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Merryman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Patterson 2nd the motion. All in favor. Motion approved.
NEXT MEETING – June 14th, 2022, 8:30am
*Times listed are intended merely for guidance.
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