MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 6, 2020
11 recorded votes, 1 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
The Board voted to enter into executive session to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel and to reconvene in open session and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have...
The Board voted to enter into executive session to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel and to reconvene in open session and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating or negotiating position of the body, and to reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Runyon and seconded by Mr. Galligan, the Board voted to enter into executive session to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel and to reconvene in open session and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating or negotiating position of the body, and to reconvene in open session. 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)
Orleans sign on to the Guidance to Cape & Islands Seasonal Community Letter
That Orleans sign on to the Guidance to Cape & Islands Seasonal Community Letter
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved that Orleans sign on to the Guidance to Cape & Islands Seasonal Community Letter, 2" by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Currier & Mr. Newcomb also voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Newcomb)
Adjourn as Selectmen and convene as Park Commissioners with Mefford Runyon as Chairman
To adjourn as Selectmen and convene as Park Commissioners with Mefford Runyon as Chairman
From the minutes
“Mr. Currier moved to adjourn as 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)
The Board of Selectmen support the decision of the Natural Resources Manager
That the Board of Selectmen support the decision of the Natural Resources Manager
From the minutes
“Mr. Currier moved that the Board of Selectmen support the decision of the Natural Resources Manager, 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: Currier, second: Galligan)
Adjourn as Park Commissioners and re-convene as Selectmen
To adjourn as Park Commissioners and re-convene as Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. Currier moved to adjourn as Park Commissioners and re-convene as Selectmen, 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: Currier, second: Galligan)
The Board of Selectmen support the steps as outlined in the Finance Director's memo dated May 1, 2020
That the Board of Selectmen support the steps as outlined in the Finance Director's memo dated May 1, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Gailigan moved that the Board of Selectmen support the steps as outlined in the Finance Director's memo dated May 1, 2020, 2" 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: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Revise Article 13 to reduce the appropriation by $125,000
To revise Article 13 to reduce the appropriation by $125,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to revise Article 13 to reduce the appropriation by $125,000, 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: Galligan, second: Newcomb)
Place the debt exclusion question for Article 17 on the annual election ballot
To place the debt exclusion question for Article 17 on the annual election ballot
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to place the debt exclusion question for Article 17 on the annual election ballot, 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: Runyon, second: Newcomb)
Award the 2020 - 2021 Sarah Brown Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to the recommended recipient
To award the 2020 - 2021 Sarah Brown Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to the recommended recipient
From the minutes
“Mr. Newcomb moved to award the 2020 - 2021 Sarah Brown Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to the recommended recipient, 2" 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: Newcomb, second: Runyon)
Participate in the Regional Community Development Block Grant for COVID-19 emergency funds
To participate in the Regional Community Development Block Grant for COVID-19 emergency funds
Yes: Galligan, Mathison, Newcomb, RunyonAbstained: Currier
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to participate in the Regional Community Development Block Grant for COVID-19 emergency funds, 2" by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan & Mr. Newcomb voting aye and Mr. Currier abstaining by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Newcomb)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Currier moved to adjourn, 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)
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