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Orleans Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting

November 18, 2020

7 recorded votes, 2 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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

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

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The Select Board re-vote their earlier vote referencing the conditions that the project is not precedent setting and that the required funds are available

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Select Board re-vote their earlier vote referencing the conditions that the project is not precedent setting and that the required funds are available

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved that the Select Board re-vote their earlier vote referencing the conditions that the project is not precedent setting and that the required funds are available, 24 by Mr. Newcomb. 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: Newcomb)

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

Approve and sign the Conservation Restriction for Lot 26 Sipson Island from the Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, finding that it is in the public interest pursuant to section 32 of Chapter...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve and sign the Conservation Restriction for Lot 26 Sipson Island from the Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, finding that it is in the public interest pursuant to section 32 of Chapter 184 of Massachusetts General Laws

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

From the minutes

“Mr. Newcomb moved to approve and sign the Conservation Restriction for Lot 26 Sipson Island from the Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts, finding that it is in the public interest pursuant to section 32 of Chapter 184 of Massachusetts General Laws, 2" by Mr. Mathison. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Newcomb, second: Mathison)

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

Sign and post the December 1, 2020 Special Election Warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To sign and post the December 1, 2020 Special Election Warrant

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

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to sign and post the December 1, 2020 Special Election Warrant, 2" by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Newcomb)

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

The Select Board start the Post-Sewer Orleans: Public Infrastructure Investment Task Force as described in the email in the Select Board's packet

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Select Board start the Post-Sewer Orleans: Public Infrastructure Investment Task Force as described in the email in the Select Board's packet

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved that the Select Board start the Post-Sewer Orleans: Public Infrastructure Investment Task Force as described in the email in the Select Board's packet, 2°47 by Mr. Newcomb. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Galligan, 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 6 (PDF)

Close all non-public safety facilities early (half day/4 hours) on Wednesday, November 25 (day before Thanksgiving), Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve for employee recognition for their work in 2020

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close all non-public safety facilities early (half day/4 hours) on Wednesday, November 25 (day before Thanksgiving), Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve for employee recognition for their work in 2020

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to close all non-public safety facilities early (half day/4 hours) on Wednesday, November 25 (day before Thanksgiving), Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve for employee recognition for their work in 2020, 2™ by Mr. Runyon. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed & Mr. Newcomb all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)

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

Adjourn the meeting of the Select Board

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting of the Select Board

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board, 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 9 (PDF)

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