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Orleans Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

June 16, 2021

20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: Cecil Newcomb

Every vote, in order

Approve the minutes from April 7 & 14 and May, 22 2021 as printed

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the minutes from April 7 & 14 and May, 22 2021 as printed

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to approve the minutes from April 7 & 14 and May, 22 2021 as printed, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Sign the conservation restriction for 10 Sipson's Island as they have determined that it is in the public interest

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the select board vote to sign the conservation restriction for 10 Sipson's Island as they have determined that it is in the public interest

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed (John Kelly) moved that the select board vote to sign the conservation restriction for 10 Sipson's Island as they have determined that it is in the public interest, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Sign the conservation restriction for 30, 36, 40, 48, 50 and 54 Sipson's Island as they have determined that it is in the public interest

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the select board vote to sign the conservation restriction for 30, 36, 40, 48, 50 and 54 Sipson's Island as they have determined that it is in the public interest

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed (John Kelly) moved that the select board vote to sign the conservation restriction for 30, 36, 40, 48, 50 and 54 Sipson's Island as they have determined that it is in the public interest, 2°? by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Sign the conservation restriction for 20 Sipson's Island as they have determined that it is in the public interest

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the select board vote to sign the conservation restriction for 20 Sipson's Island as they have determined that it is in the public interest

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed (John Kelly) moved that the select board vote to sign the conservation restriction for 20 Sipson's Island as they have determined that it is in the public interest, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Approve the application of Vision Craft Inc. dba The Local Scoop for Hawker's and Peddler's License to operate the local mobile for the sale of grilled sandwiches

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the application of Vision Craft Inc. dba The Local Scoop for Hawker's and Peddler's License to operate the local mobile for the sale of grilled sandwiches. Crepes, smoothies, frozen desserts, water, coffee and packaged snacks in the parking lot of The Local Scoop located at 34 rt. 6A and during the 2021 Fireworks at Rock Harbor on July 10", rain day July 13", from June through August daily from 8AM-10PM subject to all approvals, by-laws, permits, licenses, said license to expire on September 1, 2021. With an added condition that the applicant would install safety protective measures to protect customers from vehicles in coordination with the police chief and other related staff

From the minutes

“Kevin Galligan moved to approve the application of Vision Craft Inc. dba The Local Scoop for Hawker's and Peddler's License to operate the local mobile for the sale of grilled sandwiches. Crepes, smoothies, frozen desserts, water, coffee and packaged snacks in the parking lot of The Local Scoop located at 34 rt. 6A and during the 2021 Fireworks at Rock Harbor on July 10", rain day July 13", from June through August daily from 8AM-10PM subject to all approvals, by-laws, permits, licenses, said license to expire on September 1, 2021. With an added condition that the applicant would install safety protective measures to protect customers from vehicles in coordination with the police chief and other related staff, 24 by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)

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

Approve that the Chair sign the memorandum of agreements with the towns of Harwich, Chatham and Brewster to allow their continued participation in the Orleans Adult Supportive Day Care Program...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve that the Chair sign the memorandum of agreements with the towns of Harwich, Chatham and Brewster to allow their continued participation in the Orleans Adult Supportive Day Care Program beginning immediately and terminating June 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to approve that the Chair sign the memorandum of agreements with the towns of Harwich, Chatham and Brewster to allow their continued participation in the Orleans Adult Supportive Day Care Program beginning immediately and terminating June 30, 2022, 2"4 by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Mark Mathison moved to close the public hearing, 2"* by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)

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

Approve the request of BBQ LLC, dba Three Fools located at 87 Rt. 6A, Amber Kingston Mer. for alterations of premises for the current annual all alcoholic beverages common victualer liquor license...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the request of BBQ LLC, dba Three Fools located at 87 Rt. 6A, Amber Kingston Mer. for alterations of premises for the current annual all alcoholic beverages common victualer liquor license to include serving of alcohol in designated and fenced in 864ft outdoor dining area with 24 seats subject to all local and state rules, regulations and approvals, laws and by-laws in accordance with the town of Orleans rules and regulations of the liquor licensing authority adopted December 21, 1994 and amended June 10, 2015 and Mass. General Law Chapter 138. All other terms po of the license remain unchanged, and the annual alcoholic beverage license to be issued after : approval from the Mass Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is received and will be expiring on December 31, 2021

The roll call lists Cecil Newcomb, but the minutes show this member as not present (Cecil Newcomb is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to approve the request of BBQ LLC, dba Three Fools located at 87 Rt. 6A, Amber Kingston Mer. for alterations of premises for the current annual all alcoholic beverages common victualer liquor license to include serving of alcohol in designated and fenced in 864ft outdoor dining area with 24 seats subject to all local and state rules, regulations and approvals, laws and by-laws in accordance with the town of Orleans rules and regulations of the liquor licensing authority adopted December 21, 1994 and amended June 10, 2015 and Mass. General Law Chapter 138. All other terms po of the license remain unchanged, and the annual alcoholic beverage license to be issued after : approval from the Mass Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is received and will be expiring on December 31, 2021, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison, Cecil Newcomb, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Approve the appointment of the following officers for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 until June 30, 2024: Richard Dunn, Sergeant; Patrick Cronin, Sergeant; Casey Eagan, Patrolman; and...

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the appointment of the following officers for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 until June 30, 2024: Richard Dunn, Sergeant; Patrick Cronin, Sergeant; Casey Eagan, Patrolman; and Neill Bohlin, Patrolman

From the minutes

“Mark Mathison moved to approve the appointment of the following officers for a three-year term effective July 1, 2021 until June 30, 2024: Richard Dunn, Sergeant; Patrick Cronin, Sergeant; Casey Eagan, Patrolman; and Neill Bohlin, Patrolman, 2™ by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)

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

Approve the appointment of David Belcher, Mary Alice Machado and Terri Therrien as Dispatcher/Keeper of the Lockup; and Sean Diamond as Licensing Agent

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the appointment of David Belcher, Mary Alice Machado and Terri Therrien as Dispatcher/Keeper of the Lockup; and Sean Diamond as Licensing Agent

From the minutes

“Mark Mathison moved to approve the appointment of David Belcher, Mary Alice Machado and Terri Therrien as Dispatcher/Keeper of the Lockup; and Sean Diamond as Licensing Agent, 2°¢ by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)

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

Approve the appointment of David Slack, Charles Elliott and Scott Quincy as Assistant Harbormaster/Deputy Shellfish Constables with a term to expire on June 30, 2022

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the appointment of David Slack, Charles Elliott and Scott Quincy as Assistant Harbormaster/Deputy Shellfish Constables with a term to expire on June 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Mark Mathison moved to approve the appointment of David Slack, Charles Elliott and Scott Quincy as Assistant Harbormaster/Deputy Shellfish Constables with a term to expire on June 30, 2022, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)

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

Approve the appointment of Eastham Natural Resources Department employees Michael O'Connor, Nicole Paine and Scott Richards as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters and Shellfish Constables with a term...

Minutes, page 8

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the appointment of Eastham Natural Resources Department employees Michael O'Connor, Nicole Paine and Scott Richards as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters and Shellfish Constables with a term to expire on June 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Mark Mathison moved to approve the appointment of Eastham Natural Resources Department employees Michael O'Connor, Nicole Paine and Scott Richards as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters and Shellfish Constables with a term to expire on June 30, 2022, 2° by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4- ° 0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)

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

Approve the appointment of Chatham Harbormaster Department a employees Stuart Smith, Jason Holm and Michael Ryder as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters and Shellfish Constables with a term to expire...

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the appointment of Chatham Harbormaster Department a employees Stuart Smith, Jason Holm and Michael Ryder as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters and Shellfish Constables with a term to expire on June 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Mark Mathison moved to approve the appointment of Chatham Harbormaster Department a employees Stuart Smith, Jason Holm and Michael Ryder as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters and Shellfish Constables with a term to expire on June 30, 2022, 2"! by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the appointment of Harwich Harbormaster Department employees John Rendon and William Neiser as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters and Shellfish Constables with a term to expire on June 30, 2022

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the appointment of Harwich Harbormaster Department employees John Rendon and William Neiser as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters and Shellfish Constables with a term to expire on June 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Mark Mathison moved to approve the appointment of Harwich Harbormaster Department employees John Rendon and William Neiser as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters and Shellfish Constables with a term to expire on June 30, 2022, 2"? by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the designation of Assistant Town Administrator Liana Surdut to temporarily assume the duties of the Town Administrator as required during FY22

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the designation of Assistant Town Administrator Liana Surdut to temporarily assume the duties of the Town Administrator as required during FY22

From the minutes

“Kevin Galligan moved to approve the designation of Assistant Town Administrator Liana Surdut to temporarily assume the duties of the Town Administrator as required during FY22, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all! voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the designation of the following personnel as having emergency responsibilities during FY22: Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, Director of Public Works &...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the designation of the following personnel as having emergency responsibilities during FY22: Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, Director of Public Works & Natural Resources, Public Works Manager, Natural Resources Manager and the Water Superintendent

From the minutes

“Kevin Galligan moved to approve the designation of the following personnel as having emergency responsibilities during FY22: Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, Director of Public Works & Natural Resources, Public Works Manager, Natural Resources Manager and the Water Superintendent, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Community Center License Agreement with the Orleans Community Partnership as presented for the term from June 15, 2021 until June 15, 2022

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Community Center License Agreement with the Orleans Community Partnership as presented for the term from June 15, 2021 until June 15, 2022

From the minutes

“Kevin Galligan moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Community Center License Agreement with the Orleans Community Partnership as presented for the term from June 15, 2021 until June 15, 2022, 2"? by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Authorize the town administrator to execute the license agreement for the space of the community center for the Orleans Chamber of Commerce with a term ending June 30, 2022

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To authorize the town administrator to execute the license agreement for the space of the community center for the Orleans Chamber of Commerce with a term ending June 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Kevin Galligan moved to authorize the town administrator to execute the license agreement for the space of the community center for the Orleans Chamber of Commerce with a term ending June 30, 2022, 2"° by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

She supported the letter of testimony being entered into the hearing house number 2196 Act authorizing the Town of Orleans to rescind chapter 318 of the acts of 2008 and to adopt a sewer...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That she supported the letter of testimony being entered into the hearing house number 2196 Act authorizing the Town of Orleans to rescind chapter 318 of the acts of 2008 and to adopt a sewer assessment by-law

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved that she supported the letter of testimony being entered into the hearing house number 2196 Act authorizing the Town of Orleans to rescind chapter 318 of the acts of 2008 and to adopt a sewer assessment by-law, 2"? by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to adjourn, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

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