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March 4, 2020
48 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Mathison, Kevin Galligan, Cecil Newcomb, Mefford Runyon
Absent: David Currier
During the meeting:
- Mefford Runyon left before the meeting ended ("Mr. Runyon left the meeting").
Every vote, in order
Proceed with electronic voting for the May 11, 2020 Annual Town Meeting and that staff will arrange for 1000 clickers to be present that would be used for all articles other than ceremonial articles
To proceed with electronic voting for the May 11, 2020 Annual Town Meeting and that staff will arrange for 1000 clickers to be present that would be used for all articles other than ceremonial articles
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to proceed with electronic voting for the May 11, 2020 Annual Town Meeting and that staff will arrange for 1000 clickers to be present that would be used for all articles other than ceremonial articles, 2' by Mr. Newcomb and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Newcomb)
Approve the minutes of the January 29, 2020 meeting
To approve the minutes of the January 29, 2020 meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the minutes of the January 29, 2020 meeting, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Approve the minutes of the February 19, 2020 meeting
To approve the minutes of the February 19, 2020 meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the minutes of the February 19, 2020 meeting, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4- 0- 0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Approve the minutes of the February 20, 2020 meeting
To approve the minutes of the February 20, 2020 meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2020 meeting, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Approve the application for a new Annual Common Victualler' s license for BELLAS CC LLC dba Bella' s, Michael DiSabato, Manager, located at 2 Academy Place, Orleans, subject to an approval for a...
To approve the application for a new Annual Common Victualler' s license for BELLAS CC LLC dba Bella' s, Michael DiSabato, Manager, located at 2 Academy Place, Orleans, subject to an approval for a Food Service Permit by the Board of Health, and all local and state rules, regulations, permits, approvals, laws and bylaws. The hours of operations shall be from 4:30 p. m. to 12:00 a. m. seven (7) days a week
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the application for a new Annual Common Victualler' s license for BELLAS CC LLC dba Bella' s, Michael DiSabato, Manager, located at 2 Academy Place, Orleans, subject to an approval for a Food Service Permit by the Board of Health, and all local and state rules, regulations, permits, approvals, laws and bylaws. The hours of operations shall be from 4:30 p. m. to 12:00 a. m. seven (7) days a week. Said license to be issued after approval from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is received and expiring on December 31, 2020, 2nd by Mr. Galligan and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
The minutes say 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Mark Mathison, Kevin Galligan, Cecil Newcomb and Mefford Runyon). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Mr. Runyon and approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place all of the consent calendar( 1-8) on the town meeting warrant
To place all of the consent calendar( 1-8) on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place all of the consent calendar( 1-8) on the town meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Recommend all of the consent calendar ( 1- 8) on the town meeting warrant
To recommend all of the consent calendar ( 1- 8) on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to recommend all of the consent calendar ( 1- 8) on the town meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place the funding of town/ school budget FY21, adoption of CIP Plan FY22- FY26, funding of CPA program projects FY21, funding CWRMP implementation/ construction, Brewster Cross Road water quality...
To place the funding of town/ school budget FY21, adoption of CIP Plan FY22- FY26, funding of CPA program projects FY21, funding CWRMP implementation/ construction, Brewster Cross Road water quality project, Locust Road water quality project & replace Rock Harbor Road water main-construction on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the funding of town/ school budget FY21, adoption of CIP Plan FY22- FY26, funding of CPA program projects FY21, funding CWRMP implementation/ construction, Brewster Cross Road water quality project, Locust Road water quality project & replace Rock Harbor Road water main-construction on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place the funding of fire station renovation/ addition feasibility study& funding fire station HVAC/ interim improvements on the town meeting warrant
To place the funding of fire station renovation/ addition feasibility study& funding fire station HVAC/ interim improvements on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the funding of fire station renovation/ addition feasibility study& funding fire station HVAC/ interim improvements on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place the WTP membrane replacement- rack # 1 construction, replace water main suspension under Route 28 Bridge, replace water services in sewer area & replace Canal Road water main
To place the WTP membrane replacement- rack # 1 construction, replace water main suspension under Route 28 Bridge, replace water services in sewer area & replace Canal Road water main
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the WTP membrane replacement- rack # 1 construction, replace water main suspension under Route 28 Bridge, replace water services in sewer area & replace Canal Road water main, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Amend his motion to exclude Sparrowhawk Landing
To amend his motion to exclude Sparrowhawk Landing
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to amend his motion to exclude Sparrowhawk Landing, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4- 0- 0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place the funding of water quality drainage improvements and funding of town pavement management on the town meeting warrant
Place the funding of water quality drainage improvements and funding of town pavement management on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved place the funding of water quality drainage improvements and funding of town pavement management on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Recommend the funding of water quality drainage improvements and funding of town pavement management on the town meeting warrant
Recommend the funding of water quality drainage improvements and funding of town pavement management on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved recommend the funding of water quality drainage improvements and funding of town pavement management on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place the NRSD High School renovation project on the town meeting warrant
To place the NRSD High School renovation project on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the NRSD High School renovation project on the town meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place the replacement of the Fire Department pumper truck and purchase new ambulance on the town meeting warrant
To place the replacement of the Fire Department pumper truck and purchase new ambulance on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the replacement of the Fire Department pumper truck and purchase new ambulance on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0- 0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place the replacement of Water Department equipment on the town meeting warrant
To place the replacement of Water Department equipment on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the replacement of Water Department equipment on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place the transfer of unexpected bond anticipation notes proceeds( both articles) on the town meeting warrant
To place the transfer of unexpected bond anticipation notes proceeds( both articles) on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the transfer of unexpected bond anticipation notes proceeds( both articles) on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place the application of bond anticipation notes premiums on the town meeting warrant
To place the application of bond anticipation notes premiums on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the application of bond anticipation notes premiums on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place and recommend the funding of OPEB Trust fund, Affordable Housing Trust fund, Building and Facility maintenance stabilization fund and vehicle and equipment maintenance stabilization fund on...
To place and recommend the funding of OPEB Trust fund, Affordable Housing Trust fund, Building and Facility maintenance stabilization fund and vehicle and equipment maintenance stabilization fund on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and recommend the funding of OPEB Trust fund, Affordable Housing Trust fund, Building and Facility maintenance stabilization fund and vehicle and equipment maintenance stabilization fund on the town meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place the funding of Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Human Services Agencies, July 4 Celebration activities, Cultural Council Grants, HCP implementation costs and elected officials salaries( FY21) on...
To place the funding of Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Human Services Agencies, July 4 Celebration activities, Cultural Council Grants, HCP implementation costs and elected officials salaries( FY21) on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the funding of Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Human Services Agencies, July 4 Celebration activities, Cultural Council Grants, HCP implementation costs and elected officials salaries( FY21) on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0- 0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Recommend the funding of Orleans Chamber of Commerce, July 4 Celebration activities, Cultural Council Grants, HCP implementation costs and elected officials salaries( FY21) on the town meeting warrant
To recommend the funding of Orleans Chamber of Commerce, July 4 Celebration activities, Cultural Council Grants, HCP implementation costs and elected officials salaries( FY21) on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to recommend the funding of Orleans Chamber of Commerce, July 4 Celebration activities, Cultural Council Grants, HCP implementation costs and elected officials salaries( FY21) on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place the funding of electronic voting at town meeting on the town meeting warrant
To place the funding of electronic voting at town meeting on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the funding of electronic voting at town meeting on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place the funding on unanticipated employee retirement buyouts on the town meeting warrant
To place the funding on unanticipated employee retirement buyouts on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the funding on unanticipated employee retirement buyouts on the town meeting warrant, 2"d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Recommend the funding on unanticipated employee retirement buyouts on the town meeting warrant
To recommend the funding on unanticipated employee retirement buyouts on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to recommend the funding on unanticipated employee retirement buyouts on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place the transfer water service connection funds on the town meeting warrant
To place the transfer water service connection funds on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the transfer water service connection funds on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Recommend the transfer water service connection funds on the town meeting warrant
To recommend the transfer water service connection funds on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to recommend the transfer water service connection funds on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place the funding of the Police Union contract FY21 on the town meeting warrant
To place the funding of the Police Union contract FY21 on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the funding of the Police Union contract FY21 on the town meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
The amendment general bylaw Ch. 40-Personnel Bylaw/ Classification/ Comp
To the amendment general bylaw Ch. 40-Personnel Bylaw/ Classification/ Comp. Plans, amend zoning bylaw to all marijuana retail sales, rescind general bylaw Ch. 64 prohibiting marijuana retail sales, amend general bylaw sewer betterment assessments, amend General Bylaws Ch
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to the amendment general bylaw Ch. 40-Personnel Bylaw/ Classification/ Comp. Plans, amend zoning bylaw to all marijuana retail sales, rescind general bylaw Ch. 64 prohibiting marijuana retail sales, amend general bylaw sewer betterment assessments, amend General Bylaws Ch. 140 right to farm, on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place the amendment/ authorization to fee schedules on the town meeting warrant
To place the amendment/ authorization to fee schedules on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the amendment/ authorization to fee schedules on the town meeting warrant, 2' by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place the funding of supplemental appropriation for wastewater treatment facility construction ( if necessary) on the town meeting warrant
To place the funding of supplemental appropriation for wastewater treatment facility construction ( if necessary) on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the funding of supplemental appropriation for wastewater treatment facility construction ( if necessary) on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Runyon and approved 4- 0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place and recommend the funding of tax work off program for seniors on the town meeting warrant
To place and recommend the funding of tax work off program for seniors on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and recommend the funding of tax work off program for seniors on the town meeting warrant, 2' by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place and recommend the accept of MGL Ch. 59, Sec
To place and recommend the accept of MGL Ch. 59, Sec
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and recommend the accept of MGL Ch. 59, Sec. 57A-Real Estate& Personal Property Collection on the town meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Runyon and approved 4- 0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place authorization special act to permit swimming at Bakers Pond on the town meeting warrant
To place authorization special act to permit swimming at Bakers Pond on the town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place authorization special act to permit swimming at Bakers Pond on the town meeting warrant, 2' by Mr. Runyon and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place the accept of local tax option on retail marijuana sale, amend zoning bylaw Ch. 164-31 apartment development, amend zoning bylaw Ch. 164-4 definitions, amend zoning bylaw Ch. 164-34 off...
To place the accept of local tax option on retail marijuana sale, amend zoning bylaw Ch. 164-31 apartment development, amend zoning bylaw Ch. 164-4 definitions, amend zoning bylaw Ch. 164-34 off street parking regulations, amend zoning bylaw Ch. 164-32 dwellings in commercial structures or accessory to commercial use, amend zoning bylaw Ch. 134-4 definitions and Ch
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the accept of local tax option on retail marijuana sale, amend zoning bylaw Ch. 164-31 apartment development, amend zoning bylaw Ch. 164-4 definitions, amend zoning bylaw Ch. 164-34 off street parking regulations, amend zoning bylaw Ch. 164-32 dwellings in commercial structures or accessory to commercial use, amend zoning bylaw Ch. 134-4 definitions and Ch. 164- 13 schedule of regulations, petition: commercial use single plastic water bottle ban & petition: climate crisis response resolution on the town meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Newcomb and approved 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Newcomb)
Place the closing article on the town meeting warrant
To place the closing article on the town meeting warrant
Mefford Runyon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the closing article on the town meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Newcomb and approved 3- 0- 0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Newcomb)
Place the bills of prior years and transfer articles on the special town meeting warrant
To place the bills of prior years and transfer articles on the special town meeting warrant
Mefford Runyon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the bills of prior years and transfer articles on the special town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Newcomb and approved 3- 0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Newcomb)
Place the funding of Police Union contract FY20 on the special town meeting warrant
To place the funding of Police Union contract FY20 on the special town meeting warrant
Mefford Runyon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the funding of Police Union contract FY20 on the special town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Newcomb and approved 3-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Newcomb)
Place the funding of unanticipated employee buyouts on the special town meeting warrant
To place the funding of unanticipated employee buyouts on the special town meeting warrant
Mefford Runyon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the funding of unanticipated employee buyouts on the special town meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Newcomb and approved 3-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Newcomb)
Place and recommend the radio transmitters for remote site communication with WTP on the special town meeting warrant
To place and recommend the radio transmitters for remote site communication with WTP on the special town meeting warrant
Mefford Runyon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and recommend the radio transmitters for remote site communication with WTP on the special town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Newcomb and approved 3- 0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Newcomb)
Place and recommend the repair of well# 5 on the special town meeting warrant
To place and recommend the repair of well# 5 on the special town meeting warrant
Mefford Runyon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and recommend the repair of well# 5 on the special town meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Newcomb and approved 3- 0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Newcomb)
Place the closing article on the special town meeting warrant
To place the closing article on the special town meeting warrant
Mefford Runyon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the closing article on the special town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Newcomb and approved 3- 0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Newcomb)
Place and recommend the naming of Veterans Memorial Park at Academy Place on the town meeting warrant
To place and recommend the naming of Veterans Memorial Park at Academy Place on the town meeting warrant
Mefford Runyon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and recommend the naming of Veterans Memorial Park at Academy Place on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Newcomb and approved 3- 0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Newcomb)
Place the amendment of charter to include revised town meeting procedures on the town meeting warrant
To place the amendment of charter to include revised town meeting procedures on the town meeting warrant
Mefford Runyon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the amendment of charter to include revised town meeting procedures on the town meeting warrant, 2" d by Mr. Newcomb and approved 3-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Newcomb)
Place the general bylaw to revise town meeting procedures on the town meeting warrant
To place the general bylaw to revise town meeting procedures on the town meeting warrant
Mefford Runyon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place the general bylaw to revise town meeting procedures on the town meeting warrant, 2nd by Mr. Newcomb and approved 3- 0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Newcomb)
Approve the request to spend up to$ 1800 from the Wetlands Protection Fund
To approve the request to spend up to$ 1800 from the Wetlands Protection Fund
Mefford Runyon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the request to spend up to$ 1800 from the Wetlands Protection Fund, 2" d by Mr. Newcomb and approved 3-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Newcomb)
Approve option # 1 for the Annual Town Report cover
To approve option # 1 for the Annual Town Report cover
Mefford Runyon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve option # 1 for the Annual Town Report cover, 2nd by Mr. Newcomb and approved 3- 0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Newcomb)
Adjourn at 9: 59 p.m
To adjourn at 9: 59 p.m
Mefford Runyon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Newcomb moved to adjourn at 9: 59 p.m. 2nd by Mr. Galligan and approved 3- 0-0..” (Motion: Newcomb, second: Galligan)
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