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Orleans Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting

May 13, 2020

14 recorded votes, 3 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 of Selectmen recommend Article 42 in the amount of 12, 218,000 to fund additional costs for downtown sewer project

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 3–1

That the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 42 in the amount of 12, 218,000 to fund additional costs for downtown sewer project

Yes: Galligan, Mathison, RunyonNo: NewcombAbstained: Currier

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved that the Board of Selectmen recommend Article 42 in the amount of 12, 218,000 to fund additional costs for downtown sewer project, 2nd by Mr. Galligan. The vote was 3- 1- 1 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon & Mr. Galligan voting aye, Mr. Newcomb voting nay and Mr. Currier abstaining..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)

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

Decrease $35,000 for the Affordable Housing Coordinator and defer to Fall STM

Minutes, page 5

ApproveFailed · 2–3

To decrease $35,000 for the Affordable Housing Coordinator and defer to Fall STM

Yes: Galligan, NewcombNo: Currier, Mathison, Runyon

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to decrease $35,000 for the Affordable Housing Coordinator and defer to Fall STM, 2" d by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 2-3- 0 with Mr. Galligan and Mr. Newcomb voting aye, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Currier voting nay..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Newcomb)

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

Decrease $ 20,000 for the Recreation Budget ( amount to be paid from revolving account)

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To decrease $ 20,000 for the Recreation Budget ( amount to be paid from revolving account)

From the minutes

“Mr. Currier moved to decrease $ 20,000 for the Recreation Budget ( amount to be paid from revolving account), 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 5 (PDF)

Increase $ 25,749 for Fire Salary Account to fund Fire Chief and Deputy agreements

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To increase $ 25,749 for Fire Salary Account to fund Fire Chief and Deputy agreements

From the minutes

“Mr. Currier moved to increase $ 25,749 for Fire Salary Account to fund Fire Chief and Deputy agreements, 2" d 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 5 (PDF)

Recommend STM Article 2

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend STM Article 2. FY20 budget adjustments in the amount of 25, 622

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to recommend STM Article 2. FY20 budget adjustments in the amount of 25, 622, 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: Galligan, second: Currier)

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

Place debt exclusion question on the annual election ballot for Article 13

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place debt exclusion question on the annual election ballot for Article 13. Fund Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan Implementation/ Construction

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved to place debt exclusion question on the annual election ballot for Article 13. Fund Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan Implementation/ Construction, 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 7 (PDF)

Place debt exclusion question on the annual election ballot for Article 42

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To place debt exclusion question on the annual election ballot for Article 42. Fund Additional Cost for Downtown Sewer Project Construction

Yes: Galligan, Mathison, Newcomb, RunyonAbstained: Currier

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved to place debt exclusion question on the annual election ballot for Article 42. Fund Additional Cost for Downtown Sewer Project Construction, 2nd by Mr. Galligan. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon& Mr. Newcomb all voting aye and Mr. Currier abstaining..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)

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

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

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved to adjourn as Selectmen and convene as Park Commissioners with Mefford Runyon as Chairman, 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 7 (PDF)

Approve contract amendment for Skaket Beach food concession 2020 season as recommended by the Natural Resources Manager

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve contract amendment for Skaket Beach food concession 2020 season as recommended by the Natural Resources Manager

From the minutes

“Mr. Newcomb moved to approve contract amendment for Skaket Beach food concession 2020 season as recommended by the Natural Resources Manager, 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: Newcomb, second: Currier)

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

Adjourn as Park Commissioners and re- convene as Selectmen

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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, 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: Currier, second: Galligan)

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

Sign the contracts with Fire Chief Deering for FY20 and FY21- FY23; and the agreements with Deputy Chief Gula for FY20 and FY21- FY23 as drafted

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To sign the contracts with Fire Chief Deering for FY20 and FY21- FY23; and the agreements with Deputy Chief Gula for FY20 and FY21- FY23 as drafted

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to sign the contracts with Fire Chief Deering for FY20 and FY21- FY23; and the agreements with Deputy Chief Gula for FY20 and FY21- FY23 as drafted, 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: Galligan, second: Newcomb)

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

Reduce the polling hours from 12:00 noon to 7: 00 pm for the June 23 election

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reduce the polling hours from 12:00 noon to 7: 00 pm for the June 23 election

From the minutes

“Mr. Currier moved to reduce the polling hours from 12:00 noon to 7: 00 pm for the June 23 election, 2nd 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)

Town Meeting be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 10:00 a. m. at the Nauset Middle School Athletic Field

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That Town Meeting be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 10:00 a. m. at the Nauset Middle School Athletic Field

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved that Town Meeting be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 10:00 a. m. at the Nauset Middle School Athletic Field, 2" d 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 8 (PDF)

Adjourn at p. m

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at p. m

From the minutes

“Mr. Currier moved to adjourn at p. m. 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: Currier, second: Runyon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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