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Orleans Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

April 1, 2020

10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Mark Mathison, Kevin Galligan, Cecil Newcomb, Mefford Runyon, David Currier

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Pursuant to M. G. L. Chapter 39, Section 9, and because of the because of the state of emergency declared by the governor pursuant to executive order 591, Declaration of a State of Emergency to...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That pursuant to M. G. L. Chapter 39, Section 9, and because of the because of the state of emergency declared by the governor pursuant to executive order 591, Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to COVID- 19, the Annual and Special Town Meetings scheduled on Monday, May 11, 2020 are postponed to Monday, June 15, 2020

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved that pursuant to M. G. L. Chapter 39, Section 9, and because of the because of the state of emergency declared by the governor pursuant to executive order 591, Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to COVID- 19, the Annual and Special Town Meetings scheduled on Monday, May 11, 2020 are postponed to Monday, June 15, 2020, 2nd by Mr. Galligan. The vote was 5- 0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Currier & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)

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

Pursuant to section 1 of chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020 and because of the state of emergency declared by the governor pursuant to executive order 591, Declaration of a State of Emergency to...

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That pursuant to section 1 of chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020 and because of the state of emergency declared by the governor pursuant to executive order 591, Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to COVID- 19, the Annual Town Election scheduled for May 11, 2020 is hereby postponed

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved that pursuant to section 1 of chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020 and because of the state of emergency declared by the governor pursuant to executive order 591, Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to COVID- 19, the Annual Town Election scheduled for May 11, 2020 is hereby postponed, 2nd by Mr. Currier. The vote was 5- 0-0, with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Currier& Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Currier)

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

Approve the renewal applications for 2020 Seasonal Common Victualler, Weekday Entertainment, Mechanical Device& Innholder licenses as listed above subject to all permits, licenses and approvals...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the renewal applications for 2020 Seasonal Common Victualler, Weekday Entertainment, Mechanical Device& Innholder licenses as listed above subject to all permits, licenses and approvals and in accordance with all local, state and federal rules, regulations, bylaws and laws. Said licenses to expire on November 30, 2020, unless sooner revoked by the Board of Selectmen

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the renewal applications for 2020 Seasonal Common Victualler, Weekday Entertainment, Mechanical Device& Innholder licenses as listed above subject to all permits, licenses and approvals and in accordance with all local, state and federal rules, regulations, bylaws and laws. Said licenses to expire on November 30, 2020, unless sooner revoked by the Board of Selectmen, 2" d by Mr. Currier. The vote was 5- 0-0, with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Currier& Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Currier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the renewal applications and affidavits for the 2020 seasonal liquor licenses and the requests to delay openings as listed above, subject to all permits, licenses and approvals and in...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the renewal applications and affidavits for the 2020 seasonal liquor licenses and the requests to delay openings as listed above, subject to all permits, licenses and approvals and in accordance with all local, state and federal rules, regulations, bylaws and laws. Said licenses to expire on November 30, 2020, unless sooner revoked by the Board of Selectmen

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the renewal applications and affidavits for the 2020 seasonal liquor licenses and the requests to delay openings as listed above, subject to all permits, licenses and approvals and in accordance with all local, state and federal rules, regulations, bylaws and laws. Said licenses to expire on November 30, 2020, unless sooner revoked by the Board of Selectmen, 2nd by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 5-0-0, with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Currier& Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Newcomb)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn as Board of Selectmen and convene as Park Commissioners with Mefford Runyon as Chairman

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn as Board of Selectmen and convene as Park Commissioners with Mefford Runyon as Chairman

From the minutes

“Mr. Currier moved to adjourn as Board of Selectmen and convene as Park Commissioners with Mefford Runyon as Chairman, 2' by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 5- 0-0, with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Currier& Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Currier, second: Newcomb)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Approve the July 4th Committee' s request to hang a banner on the fence at Eldredge Field from May 1, 2020 through July 6, 2020

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the July 4th Committee' s request to hang a banner on the fence at Eldredge Field from May 1, 2020 through July 6, 2020

From the minutes

“Mr. Mathison moved to approve the July 4th Committee' s request to hang a banner on the fence at Eldredge Field from May 1, 2020 through July 6, 2020, 2nd by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 5- 0-0, with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Currier & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Newcomb)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the change of no dogs on Skaket Beach and Rock Harbor to be the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the change of no dogs on Skaket Beach and Rock Harbor to be the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the change of no dogs on Skaket Beach and Rock Harbor to be the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, 2' by Mr. Currier. The vote was 5- 0-0, with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Currier& Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Currier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Continue the existing agreement with the Town of Chatham for one- year with the understanding that we will have a joint meeting in the fall to further investigate the disbursement of funds from...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To continue the existing agreement with the Town of Chatham for one- year with the understanding that we will have a joint meeting in the fall to further investigate the disbursement of funds from non- resident stickers

From the minutes

“Mr. Mathison moved to continue the existing agreement with the Town of Chatham for one- year with the understanding that we will have a joint meeting in the fall to further investigate the disbursement of funds from non- resident stickers, 2' by Mr. Galligan. The vote was 5- 0-0, with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Currier& Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Galligan)

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

Adjourn as Park Commissioners and reconvene as Board of Selectmen

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn as Park Commissioners and reconvene as Board of Selectmen

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn as Park Commissioners and reconvene as Board of Selectmen, 2nd by Mr. Mathison. The vote was 5- 0-0, with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Currier& Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)

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

Adjourn at 5: 50 p. m

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 5: 50 p. m

From the minutes

“Mr. Currier moved to adjourn at 5: 50 p. m. 2" d by Mr. Runyon. The vote was 5- 0-0, with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Currier& Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Currier, second: Runyon)

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

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