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Orleans Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

October 7, 2020

19 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Kevin Galligan, Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Cecil Newcomb, Mark Mathison

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

The Board voted to enter into executive session to conduct collective bargaining session with the Police Union, and discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–1

., the Board voted to enter into executive session to conduct collective bargaining session with the Police Union, and discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto, and to conduct contract negotiations with the Finance Director 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

Yes: Galligan, Mathison, Reed, RunyonNo: Newcomb

From the minutes

“On a motion by Mr. Runyon and seconded by Ms. Reed., the Board voted to enter into executive session to conduct collective bargaining session with the Police Union, and discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto, and to conduct contract negotiations with the Finance Director 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 4-1-0, with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison & Ms. Reed all voting aye and Mr. Newcomb voting nay by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of the August 26, 2020 executive session

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of the August 26, 2020 executive session

The roll call does not give a vote for Kevin Galligan, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the minutes of the August 26, 2020 executive session, 2" by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of the August 26, 2020 meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of the August 26, 2020 meeting

The roll call does not give a vote for Kevin Galligan, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the minutes of the August 26, 2020 meeting, 2"° by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of the August 28, 2020 executive session

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of the August 28, 2020 executive session

The roll call does not give a vote for Kevin Galligan, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the minutes of the August 28, 2020 executive session, 2" by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of the September 2, 2020 executive session

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of the September 2, 2020 executive session

The roll call does not give a vote for Kevin Galligan, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. Newcomb moved to approve the minutes of the September 2, 2020 executive session, 2" by Ms. Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Newcomb, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of the September 2, 2020 meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of the September 2, 2020 meeting

The roll call does not give a vote for Kevin Galligan, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the minutes of the September 2, 2020 meeting, 2" by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb ail voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of the September 4, 2020 executive session

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of the September 4, 2020 executive session

The roll call does not give a vote for Kevin Galligan, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the minutes of the September 4, 2020 executive session, 2°4 by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of the September 4, 2020 meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of the September 4, 2020 meeting

The roll call does not give a vote for Kevin Galligan, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the minutes of the September 4, 2020 meeting, 2 by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of the September 9, 2020 meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of the September 9, 2020 meeting

The roll call does not give a vote for Kevin Galligan, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the minutes of the September 9, 2020 meeting, 2 by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of the September 15, 2020 executive session

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of the September 15, 2020 executive session

The roll call does not give a vote for Kevin Galligan, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the minutes of the September 15, 2020 executive session, 2" by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)

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

Approve the minutes of the September 15, 2020 meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of the September 15, 2020 meeting

The roll call does not give a vote for Kevin Galligan, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. Newcomb moved to approve the minutes of the September 15, 2020 meeting, 2" by Ms. Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Newcomb, second: Reed)

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

Approve the minutes of the September 16, 2020 meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of the September 16, 2020 meeting

The roll call does not give a vote for Kevin Galligan, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the minutes of the September 16, 2020 meeting, 2 by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)

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

Approve the minutes of the September 23, 2020 meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of the September 23, 2020 meeting

The roll call does not give a vote for Kevin Galligan, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the minutes of the September 23, 2020 meeting, 2"¢ by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)

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

Appoint Keith Campbell to the Community Building Renovation Task Force with a term to expire on June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · 4–0

To appoint Keith Campbell to the Community Building Renovation Task Force with a term to expire on June 30, 2023

The roll call does not give a vote for Kevin Galligan, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. Newcomb moved to appoint Keith Campbell to the Community Building Renovation Task Force with a term to expire on June 30, 2023, 2" by Ms. Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Newcomb, second: Reed)

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

Accept the resignation of Barbara Garran Howerton from the Veterans/Memorial Day Committee, effective immediately

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To accept the resignation of Barbara Garran Howerton from the Veterans/Memorial Day Committee, effective immediately

The roll call does not give a vote for Kevin Galligan, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to accept the resignation of Barbara Garran Howerton from the Veterans/Memorial Day Committee, effective immediately, 2" by Mr. Mathison The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to close the public hearing, 2"? by Mr. Runyon. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed and Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)

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

Approve Dirgha B Rai's Application for Alteration of Premises for the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler Liquor license held by Dragon City restaurant, Inc. dba Double Dragon,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Dirgha B Rai's Application for Alteration of Premises for the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler Liquor license held by Dragon City restaurant, Inc. dba Double Dragon, located at 59 Cranberry Highway, Orleans to add to the licensed premises 525 sq. ft deck with 30 seats and 1,017 sq. ft patio with 36 seats, subject to all local and state permits, licenses and approvals, laws and bylaws and in accordance with the Town of Orleans Rules & Regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority adopted December 21, 1994, and recently revised on November 5, 2014 and Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138. Said license is subject to approval by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved to approve Dirgha B Rai's Application for Alteration of Premises for the Annual All Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler Liquor license held by Dragon City restaurant, Inc. dba Double Dragon, located at 59 Cranberry Highway, Orleans to add to the licensed premises 525 sq. ft deck with 30 seats and 1,017 sq. ft patio with 36 seats, subject to all local and state permits, licenses and approvals, laws and bylaws and in accordance with the Town of Orleans Rules & Regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority adopted December 21, 1994, and recently revised on November 5, 2014 and Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138. Said license is subject to approval by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, 2™ by Ms. Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)

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

Sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant and authorize the Town Administrator to use Select Board signature stamps

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant and authorize the Town Administrator to use Select Board signature stamps

The minutes give the result as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Mefford Runyon yes, Mark Mathison yes, Andrea Reed yes, Cecil Newcomb yes. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to sign the Special Town Meeting Warrant and authorize the Town Administrator to use Select Board signature stamps, 2" by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)

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

Adjourn the meeting of the Select Board in open session

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To adjourn the meeting of the Select Board in open session

The roll call does not give a vote for Kevin Galligan, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board in open session, 2 by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)

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

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