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July 1, 2020
32 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Kevin Galligan, Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison, Cecil Newcomb
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The Board voted to enter into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located on Route 6A and to reconvene in open session and that the Chair declare...
The Board voted to enter into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located on Route 6A 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. Gailigan and seconded by Mr. Newcomb, the Board voted to enter into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located on Route 6A 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, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Newcomb)
Nominate Kevin Galligan as Chairman of the Select Board
To nominate Kevin Galligan as Chairman of the Select Board
Yes: Mathison, Newcomb, Reed, RunyonAbstained: Galligan
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to nominate Kevin Galligan as Chairman of the Select Board, 2" by Ms. Reed. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed voting aye and Mr. Galligan abstaining by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Nominate Mefford Runyon as Vice Chairman of the Select Board
To nominate Mefford Runyon as Vice Chairman of the Select Board
Yes: Galligan, Mathison, Newcomb, ReedAbstained: Runyon
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to nominate Mefford Runyon as Vice Chairman of the Select Board, 2" by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed voting aye and Mr. Runyon abstaining by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)
Nominate Andrea Reed as Clerk of the Select Board
To nominate Andrea Reed as Clerk of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Newcomb moved to nominate Andrea Reed as Clerk of the Select Board, 2"! by Mr. Galligan. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Newcomb & Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Newcomb, second: Galligan)
Nominate Mark Mathison as Chair of the Park Commission
To nominate Mark Mathison as Chair of the Park Commission
Yes: Galligan, Newcomb, Reed, RunyonAbstained: Mathison
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to nominate Mark Mathison as Chair of the Park Commission, 2"? by Ms. Reed. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed voting aye and Mr. Mathison abstaining by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Nominate Mefford Runyon as Park Commission Representative on the Community Preservation Committee
To nominate Mefford Runyon as Park Commission Representative on the Community Preservation Committee
Yes: Galligan, Mathison, Newcomb, ReedAbstained: Runyon
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to nominate Mefford Runyon as Park Commission Representative on the Community Preservation Committee, 2"? by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed voting aye and Mr. Runyon abstaining by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Newcomb)
Approve the minutes of the June 3, 2020 meeting
To approve the minutes of the June 3, 2020 meeting
Yes: Galligan, Mathison, Newcomb, RunyonAbstained: Reed
From the minutes
“Mr. Newcomb moved to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2020 meeting, 2' by Ms. Reed. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye and Ms. Reed abstaining by roll call..” (Motion: Newcomb, second: Reed)
Approve the minutes of the June 5, 2020 meeting
To approve the minutes of the June 5, 2020 meeting
Yes: Galligan, Mathison, Newcomb, RunyonAbstained: Reed
From the minutes
“Mr. Newcomb moved to approve the minutes of the June 5, 2020 meeting, 2"? by Ms. Reed. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye and Ms. Reed abstaining by roll call..” (Motion: Newcomb, second: Reed)
Approve the minutes of the June 8, 2020 meeting
To approve the minutes of the June 8, 2020 meeting
Yes: Galligan, Mathison, Newcomb, RunyonAbstained: Reed
From the minutes
“Mr. Newcomb moved to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2020 meeting, 2™ by Ms. Reed. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye and Ms. Reed abstaining by roll call..” (Motion: Newcomb, second: Reed)
Approve the minutes of the June 9, 2020 meeting
To approve the minutes of the June 9, 2020 meeting
Yes: Galligan, Mathison, Newcomb, RunyonAbstained: Reed
From the minutes
“Mr. Newcomb moved to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2020 meeting, 2"° by Ms. Reed. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye and Ms. Reed abstaining by roll call..” (Motion: Newcomb, second: Reed)
Approve the minutes of the June 17, 2020 meeting
To approve the minutes of the June 17, 2020 meeting
Yes: Galligan, Mathison, Newcomb, RunyonAbstained: Reed
From the minutes
“Mr. Newcomb moved to approve the minutes of the June 17, 2020 meeting, 2"? by Ms. Reed. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye and Ms. Reed abstaining by roll call..” (Motion: Newcomb, second: Reed)
Approve the minutes of the June 20, 2020 meeting
To approve the minutes of the June 20, 2020 meeting
Yes: Galligan, Mathison, Newcomb, RunyonAbstained: Reed
From the minutes
“Mr. Newcomb moved to approve the minutes of the June 20, 2020 meeting, 2" by Ms. Reed. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye and Ms. Reed abstaining by roll call..” (Motion: Newcomb, second: Reed)
Close public comment
To close public comment
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to close public comment, 2" by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Newcomb)
Approve Verizon NE & Nstar Electric Company's petition to place one (1) new 35-foot pole 18/5A 6 feet off the edge of the roadway of Champlain Road in Orleans, MA in accordance with Plan No....
To approve Verizon NE & Nstar Electric Company's petition to place one (1) new 35-foot pole 18/5A 6 feet off the edge of the roadway of Champlain Road in Orleans, MA in accordance with Plan No. MA2020-27 dated 5/4/2020, including all comments submitted from town staff
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve Verizon NE & Nstar Electric Company's petition to place one (1) new 35-foot pole 18/5A 6 feet off the edge of the roadway of Champlain Road in Orleans, MA in accordance with Plan No. MA2020-27 dated 5/4/2020, including all comments submitted from town staff, 2 by Mr. Mathison. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Renew a Weekday Entertainment license for Oliver Inc. dba Trove & Checkpoint East, located at 129 Route 6A. to have live entertainment, recorded music, dancing by patrons, theater performances and...
To renew a Weekday Entertainment license for Oliver Inc. dba Trove & Checkpoint East, located at 129 Route 6A. to have live entertainment, recorded music, dancing by patrons, theater performances and poetry readings, educational art nights, movies and floor shows from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm, Monday through Saturday and waive the license fee. Said license to expire on December 31, 2020, and is subject to all local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and ordinances
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to renew a Weekday Entertainment license for Oliver Inc. dba Trove & Checkpoint East, located at 129 Route 6A. to have live entertainment, recorded music, dancing by patrons, theater performances and poetry readings, educational art nights, movies and floor shows from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm, Monday through Saturday and waive the license fee. Said license to expire on December 31, 2020, and is subject to all local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and ordinances, 2"? by Ms. Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Appoint Benjamin Dedinas and Brian Beatty as student officers, to commence upon the start of the next available police academy
To appoint Benjamin Dedinas and Brian Beatty as student officers, to commence upon the start of the next available police academy
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Benjamin Dedinas and Brian Beatty as student officers, to commence upon the start of the next available police academy, 2" by Mr. Runyon. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Authorize the removal of the rumble strips on Skaket Beach Road
To authorize the removal of the rumble strips on Skaket Beach Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to authorize the removal of the rumble strips on Skaket Beach Road, 2™ by Ms. Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Elevate Page McMahan to regular member of the Architectural Review Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
To elevate Page McMahan to regular member of the Architectural Review Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to elevate Page McMahan to regular member of the Architectural Review Committee with a term to expire on June 30, 2023, 2" by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)
Appoint Julia Lee to the Board of Assessors as a regular member with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
To appoint Julia Lee to the Board of Assessors as a regular member with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to appoint Julia Lee to the Board of Assessors as a regular member with a term to expire on June 30, 2023, 2"? by Mr. Galligan. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Galligan)
Accept the resignation of Ken Rowell from the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners
To accept the resignation of Ken Rowell from the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners
From the minutes
“Mr. Newcomb moved to accept the resignation of Ken Rowell from the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners, 2" by Ms. Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Newcomb, second: Reed)
Reappoint John Meyer to the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners as a regular member with a term to expire on June 30
To reappoint John Meyer to the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners as a regular member with a term to expire on June 30
Yes: Galligan, Newcomb, Reed, RunyonAbstained: Mathison
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to reappoint John Meyer to the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners as a regular member with a term to expire on June 30, 2023, 2 by Ms. Reed. The vote was 4-0-1 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed voting aye and Mr. Mathison abstaining by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Appoint Peter Coneen to the Building Code Board of Appeals as a regular member with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
To appoint Peter Coneen to the Building Code Board of Appeals as a regular member with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Peter Coneen to the Building Code Board of Appeals as a regular member with a term to expire on June 30, 2023, 2" by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)
Reappoint Mike Brink and Ron Mgrdichian as regular members and Robert Rothberg as an associate member to the Conservation Commission with terms to expire on June 30, 2023 and to appoint Alan...
To reappoint Mike Brink and Ron Mgrdichian as regular members and Robert Rothberg as an associate member to the Conservation Commission with terms to expire on June 30, 2023 and to appoint Alan Carrier as an associate member to the Conservation Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to reappoint Mike Brink and Ron Mgrdichian as regular members and Robert Rothberg as an associate member to the Conservation Commission with terms to expire on June 30, 2023 and to appoint Alan Carrier as an associate member to the Conservation Commission with a term to expire on June 30, 2023, 2"? by Ms. Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Reappoint John Harter and Michael Hicks as regular members to the Historical Commission with terms to expire on June 30
To reappoint John Harter and Michael Hicks as regular members to the Historical Commission with terms to expire on June 30
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to reappoint John Harter and Michael Hicks as regular members to the Historical Commission with terms to expire on June 30, 2023, 2 by Ms. Reed. The vote was 5- 0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Elevate Joan Nix to a regular member of the Historical Commission and Charles Ellis as an associate member to the Historical Commission
To elevate Joan Nix to a regular member of the Historical Commission and Charles Ellis as an associate member to the Historical Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to elevate Joan Nix to a regular member of the Historical Commission and Charles Ellis as an associate member to the Historical Commission, 24 by Mr. Runyon. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)
Accept the resignation of Deanna Johnson from the Planning Board
To accept the resignation of Deanna Johnson from the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to accept the resignation of Deanna Johnson from the Planning Board, 2" by Ms. Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Reappoint Chet Crabtree as a regular member to the Planning Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2022, elevate Chip Bechtold as a regular member to the Planning Board with a term to expire on...
To reappoint Chet Crabtree as a regular member to the Planning Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2022, elevate Chip Bechtold as a regular member to the Planning Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2023 and appoint Alice Van Oot as an associate member to the Planning Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Chet Crabtree as a regular member to the Planning Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2022, elevate Chip Bechtold as a regular member to the Planning Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2023 and appoint Alice Van Oot as an associate member to the Planning Board with a term to expire on June 30, 2023, 2"? by Mr. Runyon. The vote was - 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Reappoint Bruce Taub and Emily Van Giezen to the Zoning Board of Appeals with terms to expire on June 30, 2023
To reappoint Bruce Taub and Emily Van Giezen to the Zoning Board of Appeals with terms to expire on June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Newcomb moved to reappoint Bruce Taub and Emily Van Giezen to the Zoning Board of Appeals with terms to expire on June 30, 2023, 2° by Ms. Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Newcomb, second: Reed)
Approve the draft charge for Charter Review Committee as amended
To approve the draft charge for Charter Review Committee as amended
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve the draft charge for Charter Review Committee as amended, 2" by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)
Authorize the DPW to reallocate funds from their existing budget to cover the cost of 3 portable toilets for this summer
To authorize the DPW to reallocate funds from their existing budget to cover the cost of 3 portable toilets for this summer
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to authorize the DPW to reallocate funds from their existing budget to cover the cost of 3 portable toilets for this summer, 2"! by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Newcomb)
Approve the FY21 Important Dates as drafted
To approve the FY21 Important Dates as drafted
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve the FY21 Important Dates as drafted, 2° by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Newcomb and Ms. Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to adjourn, 2"? by Ms. Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
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