MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
June 17, 2020
22 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 voted to enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Fire Union and to reconvene in open session and that the Chair declare that an...
The Board voted to enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Fire Union 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. Mathison and seconded by Mr. Currier the Board voted to enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Fire Union 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: Mathison, second: Currier)
Approve the minutes of the April 8, 2020 meeting
To approve the minutes of the April 8, 2020 meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Currier moved to approve the minutes of the April 8, 2020 meeting, 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)
Approve the minutes of the May 13, 2020 meeting
To approve the minutes of the May 13, 2020 meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Currier moved to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2020 meeting, 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)
Approve the minutes of the May 20, 2020 executive session
To approve the minutes of the May 20, 2020 executive session
From the minutes
“Mr. Newcomb moved to approve the minutes of the May 20, 2020 executive session, 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: Newcomb, second: Currier)
Re- appoint Stefan Galazzi to the Old Kings Highway Historic District Committee for a one-year term ending December 31, 2020
To re- appoint Stefan Galazzi to the Old Kings Highway Historic District Committee for a one-year term ending December 31, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to re- appoint Stefan Galazzi to the Old Kings Highway Historic District Committee for a one-year term ending December 31, 2020, 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)
Approve and sign the Orleans Conservation Trust request for the Conservation Restriction for 169 and 171 Barley Neck Rd
To approve and sign the Orleans Conservation Trust request for the Conservation Restriction for 169 and 171 Barley Neck Rd
From the minutes
“Mr. Newcomb moved to approve and sign the Orleans Conservation Trust request for the Conservation Restriction for 169 and 171 Barley Neck Rd, 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: Newcomb, second: Currier)
Sign the memorandum of agreement with the Orleans Permanent Fire Fighters Association for FY19 one- year extension ending June 30, 2020
To sign the memorandum of agreement with the Orleans Permanent Fire Fighters Association for FY19 one- year extension ending June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to sign the memorandum of agreement with the Orleans Permanent Fire Fighters Association for FY19 one- year extension ending June 30, 2020, 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: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Sign and allow the Town Administrator to use the Selectman' s electronic signature for collective bargaining agreements with the Fire Union for a 3- year term from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022
To sign and allow the Town Administrator to use the Selectman' s electronic signature for collective bargaining agreements with the Fire Union for a 3- year term from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to sign and allow the Town Administrator to use the Selectman' s electronic signature for collective bargaining agreements with the Fire Union for a 3- year term from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, 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: Galligan, second: Currier)
Recommend approval of ATM Article 41: Amend General Bylaw Ch. 40- Personnel & Fund Non- Union Emp
To recommend approval of ATM Article 41: Amend General Bylaw Ch. 40- Personnel & Fund Non- Union Emp. COLA as printed in the warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to recommend approval of ATM Article 41: Amend General Bylaw Ch. 40- Personnel & Fund Non- Union Emp. COLA as printed in the warrant, 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)
Recommend approval to approve the bills of prior years in the amount of 10,570.03 as presented in the packet
To recommend approval to approve the bills of prior years in the amount of 10,570.03 as presented in the packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to recommend approval to approve the bills of prior years in the amount of 10,570.03 as presented in the packet, 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)
Request reconsideration of the vote of Article 42 and provide the moderator with an updated index and to inform the voters that the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously in favor of Article 42
To request reconsideration of the vote of Article 42 and provide the moderator with an updated index and to inform the voters that the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously in favor of Article 42
Yes: Galligan, Mathison, Newcomb, RunyonAbstained: Currier
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to request reconsideration of the vote of Article 42 and provide the moderator with an updated index and to inform the voters that the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously in favor of Article 42. 2nd by Mr. Galligan. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon & Mr. Newcomb voting aye and Mr. Currier abstaining..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
Move Article 42 to after Article 12 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To move Article 42 to after Article 12 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Yes: Galligan, Mathison, Newcomb, RunyonAbstained: Currier
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to move Article 42 to after Article 12 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, nd by Mr. Runyon. The vote was 4-0- 1 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon & Mr. Newcomb voting aye and Mr. Currier abstaining..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
The Board of Selectmen voted to recommend support of Article 42 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
That the Board of Selectmen voted to recommend support of Article 42 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved that the Board of Selectmen voted to recommend support of Article 42 on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, 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: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Approve the budget transfer request of $1, 000.00 to cover additional recording secretary services through June 30, 2020
To approve the budget transfer request of $1, 000.00 to cover additional recording secretary services through June 30, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the budget transfer request of $1, 000.00 to cover additional recording secretary services through June 30, 2020, 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)
Approve the emergency expenditure to replace the failed high lift pump at the water treatment plant and authorize the Town Administer to submit the request to deficit spend to MassDOR
To approve the emergency expenditure to replace the failed high lift pump at the water treatment plant and authorize the Town Administer to submit the request to deficit spend to MassDOR
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the emergency expenditure to replace the failed high lift pump at the water treatment plant and authorize the Town Administer to submit the request to deficit spend to MassDOR, 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)
Appoint the Police Officers and Police Staff as recommended in Chief MacDonald' s memos
To appoint the Police Officers and Police Staff as recommended in Chief MacDonald' s memos
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to appoint the Police Officers and Police Staff as recommended in Chief MacDonald' s memos, 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)
Appoint the Harbormaster / Shellfish Constables and Deputies as recommended in Nate Sears memo
To appoint the Harbormaster / Shellfish Constables and Deputies as recommended in Nate Sears memo
From the minutes
“Mr. Newcomb moved to appoint the Harbormaster / Shellfish Constables and Deputies as recommended in Nate Sears memo, 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: Newcomb, second: Runyon)
Designate Liana Surdut Acting Town Administrator
To designate Liana Surdut Acting Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Mr. Newcomb moved to designate Liana Surdut Acting Town Administrator, 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: Newcomb, second: Runyon)
Designate the Emergency Personnel under the Vehicle Take Home Policy as recommended in the Town Administrator' s memo
To designate the Emergency Personnel under the Vehicle Take Home Policy as recommended in the Town Administrator' s memo
Yes: Currier, Galligan, Mathison, RunyonNo: Newcomb
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to designate the Emergency Personnel under the Vehicle Take Home Policy as recommended in the Town Administrator' s memo, 2' by Mr. Runyon. The vote was 4-1- 0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon& Mr. Currier voting aye and Mr. Newcomb voting nay by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Approve the revised Special Municipal Employee List dated June 17, 2020
To approve the revised Special Municipal Employee List dated June 17, 2020
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the revised Special Municipal Employee List dated June 17, 2020, 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: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign all contracts associated with the Peck Property Land Grant Application
To authorize the Town Administrator to sign all contracts associated with the Peck Property Land Grant Application
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign all contracts associated with the Peck Property Land Grant Application, 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)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Newcomb moved to adjourn, 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)
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