MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
July 7, 2021
33 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison, Kevin Galligan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
For the Board to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation with B/Well Holdings Inc and to discuss upcoming collective bargaining with the Steelworker Clerical and...
For the Board to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation with B/Well Holdings Inc and to discuss upcoming collective bargaining with the Steelworker Clerical and Technical Union and that the Chair declare separately that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved for the Board to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation with B/Well Holdings Inc and to discuss upcoming collective bargaining with the Steelworker Clerical and Technical Union and that the Chair declare separately that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the body. Motion seconded by Mr. Mathison. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. 4-0 approved..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Reappoint Mary Ann Tagliaferri to the Board of the Assessor's
To reappoint Mary Ann Tagliaferri to the Board of the Assessor's
Yes: Galligan, Reed, RunyonAbstained: Mathison
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Mary Ann Tagliaferri to the Board of the Assessor's. Seconded by Mr. Galligan. Motion Approved 3-0-1. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed and Mr. Runyon voted AYE. Mr. Mathison abstained..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Reappoint Alan McCiennan to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2024
To reappoint Alan McCiennan to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Alan McCiennan to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2024. Mr. Galligan seconded. Motion Approved 4-0-0. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Reappoint Tim Brady for a term ending 6/30/2024 for the Building Code Board of Appeals
Reappoint Tim Brady for a term ending 6/30/2024 for the Building Code Board of Appeals
Yes: Galligan, Reed, RunyonAbstained: Mathison
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved reappoint Tim Brady for a term ending 6/30/2024 for the Building Code Board of Appeals. Seconded by Mr. Galligan. Motion passed 3-0-1. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed i and Mr. Runyon voted AYE. Mr. Mathison abstained..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Accept the resignation of Bill Overton
To accept the resignation of Bill Overton
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon motioned to accept the resignation of Bill Overton. Seconded by Ms. Reed. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. Motion approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Reappoint Rich Morongell to the Building Code Board of Appeals for the term ending June 30, 2024
Reappoint Rich Morongell to the Building Code Board of Appeals for the term ending June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved reappoint Rich Morongell to the Building Code Board of Appeals for the term ending June 30, 2024. Ms. Reed seconded. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. Motion approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Reappoint Mark Waitneight to the Building Code Board of Appeals for the term ending June 30, 2024
To reappoint Mark Waitneight to the Building Code Board of Appeals for the term ending June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to reappoint Mark Waitneight to the Building Code Board of Appeals for the term ending June 30, 2024. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. Motion approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan)
Elevate Drusy Henson from Associate Member to Full Member of the Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2024
To elevate Drusy Henson from Associate Member to Full Member of the Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to elevate Drusy Henson from Associate Member to Full Member of the Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2024. Motion seconded by Mr. Galligan. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. Motion approved: 4-0-0,.” (Motion: Mathison, second: Galligan)
Appoint Judith Bruce as an associate member of the -_ Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2024
To appoint Judith Bruce as an associate member of the -_ Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to appoint Judith Bruce as an associate member of the -_ Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2024. Motion seconded by Mr. Galligan. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. Motion approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Galligan)
Appoint Maia Ward to become an Associate Member of the Conservation Commission
To appoint Maia Ward to become an Associate Member of the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to appoint Maia Ward to become an Associate Member of the Conservation Commission. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. Motion approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)
Appoint Hilary Young to the Historical Commission
To appoint Hilary Young to the Historical Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to appoint Hilary Young to the Historical Commission. Mr. Galligan seconded. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. Motion approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Galligan)
Appoint William Wibel to the Historical Commission as an associate member with a term ending June 30, 2024
To appoint William Wibel to the Historical Commission as an associate member with a term ending June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to appoint William Wibel to the Historical Commission as an associate member with a term ending June 30, 2024. Mr. Galligan seconded. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. Motion approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Galligan)
Accept the resignation of Brian Sosner from the Planning Board
To accept the resignation of Brian Sosner from the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to accept the resignation of Brian Sosner from the Planning Board. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. Motion approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Elevate Alice Van Oot to a regular member position on the
To elevate Alice Van Oot to a regular member position on the . Planning Board with a term ending June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to elevate Alice Van Oot to a regular member position on the . Planning Board with a term ending June 30, 2024. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. Motion approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)
Appoint John Ostman as associate member to the Planning Board : for a term ending 6/30/2024
To appoint John Ostman as associate member to the Planning Board : for a term ending 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to appoint John Ostman as associate member to the Planning Board : for a term ending 6/30/2024. Ms. Reed seconded. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison bt and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. Motion approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)
Reappointment Richard Hartman for a full term on the Planning Board ending 6/30/24
To reappointment Richard Hartman for a full term on the Planning Board ending 6/30/24
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to reappointment Richard Hartman for a full term on the Planning Board ending 6/30/24. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll cali. Motion approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison)
Adopt the changes and edits in red as indicated to the Shellfish Regulation subject to review by Town Counsel
To adopt the changes and edits in red as indicated to the Shellfish Regulation subject to review by Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to adopt the changes and edits in red as indicated to the Shellfish Regulation subject to review by Town Counsel. Seconded by Mr. Mathison. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. Motion approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
A special election be scheduled for November 2, 2021, to fill the - current vacancy on the Select Board
That a special election be scheduled for November 2, 2021, to fill the - current vacancy on the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved that a special election be scheduled for November 2, 2021, to fill the - current vacancy on the Select Board. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Motion passed: 4-0-0. Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
The Board approve the Weekday Entertainment License for the Community Partnership located at 44 Main Street, Orleans for Tuesday through Saturday for up to 2 hours between 2pm and 6pm and waive...
That the Board approve the Weekday Entertainment License for the Community Partnership located at 44 Main Street, Orleans for Tuesday through Saturday for up to 2 hours between 2pm and 6pm and waive the application and license fees
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved that the Board approve the Weekday Entertainment License for the Community Partnership located at 44 Main Street, Orleans for Tuesday through Saturday for up to 2 hours between 2pm and 6pm and waive the application and license fees. Seconded by Mr. Mathison. Motion passed: Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. Motion approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
For the Board to sign a 5-year lease with Young's Fish Market for the land on which the market stands
For the Board to sign a 5-year lease with Young's Fish Market for the land on which the market stands
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved for the Board to sign a 5-year lease with Young's Fish Market for the land on which the market stands. Seconded by Mr. Galligan. Motion passed: Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. Motion approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Reopen the Public Comment session of the Select Board meeting
To reopen the Public Comment session of the Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to reopen the Public Comment session of the Select Board meeting. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. Motion passed: Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. Motion approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
The Select Board acknowledge the Open Meeting Law complaint by Patrick Higgins of Swansea, MA and concur with the Town Administrator's recommendations to draft a letter in response cosigned by the...
That the Select Board acknowledge the Open Meeting Law complaint by Patrick Higgins of Swansea, MA and concur with the Town Administrator's recommendations to draft a letter in response cosigned by the Town Administrator and the Chair of Select Board acknowledging the alleged violation
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved that the Select Board acknowledge the Open Meeting Law complaint by Patrick Higgins of Swansea, MA and concur with the Town Administrator's recommendations to draft a letter in response cosigned by the Town Administrator and the Chair of Select Board acknowledging the alleged violation. Seconded by Ms. Reed. Motion passed: Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll 2 call. Motion approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Close approved: Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call
Close approved: Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call
From the minutes
“Motion to close approved: Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. Motion approved: 4-0-0..”
Allow Verizon to place one jointly owned (JO) Pole P314/5PB on the NE side of Bog Hollow Rd at a point approximately 107 feet NE of the existing JO pole P314/4 and 28 feet easterly of the center...
To allow Verizon to place one jointly owned (JO) Pole P314/5PB on the NE side of Bog Hollow Rd at a point approximately 107 feet NE of the existing JO pole P314/4 and 28 feet easterly of the center line of Bog Hollow Rd
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Reed to allow Verizon to place one jointly owned (JO) Pole P314/5PB on the NE side of Bog Hollow Rd at a point approximately 107 feet NE of the existing JO pole P314/4 and 28 feet easterly of the center line of Bog Hollow Rd. Seconded by Mr. Galligan. Motion passed: Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon voted AYE by roll call. Motion approved: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Appoint the following officers to a 3-year term beginning July, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024: Sgt Richard Dinn, Sgt Patrick Cronin, Patrolperson Casey Eagan, Patrolperson Neill Bohlin
To appoint the following officers to a 3-year term beginning July, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024: Sgt Richard Dinn, Sgt Patrick Cronin, Patrolperson Casey Eagan, Patrolperson Neill Bohlin
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint the following officers to a 3-year term beginning July, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024: Sgt Richard Dinn, Sgt Patrick Cronin, Patrolperson Casey Eagan, Patrolperson Neill Bohlin. Motion seconded by Ms. Reed. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon each voting AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Appoint Dispatcher/Keeper of Lock Up (1-year) - David Belcher, Mary Alice Machado, Terri Therrien as Dispatchers/Keepers of Lock Up and Sean Diamond as Licensing Agent
To appoint Dispatcher/Keeper of Lock Up (1-year) - David Belcher, Mary Alice Machado, Terri Therrien as Dispatchers/Keepers of Lock Up and Sean Diamond as Licensing Agent
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Dispatcher/Keeper of Lock Up (1-year) - David Belcher, Mary Alice Machado, Terri Therrien as Dispatchers/Keepers of Lock Up and Sean Diamond as Licensing Agent. Seconded by Ms. Reed. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon each voting AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Appoint David Slack, Charles Elliot, Scott Quincy as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters/Shellfish Constables for the term to expire on June 30, 2022. coy
To appoint David Slack, Charles Elliot, Scott Quincy as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters/Shellfish Constables for the term to expire on June 30, 2022. coy
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint David Slack, Charles Elliot, Scott Quincy as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters/Shellfish Constables for the term to expire on June 30, 2022. coy Seconded by Mr. Mathison. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon each voting AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-0,.” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Appoint Eastham Natural Resource Officers Michael O'Connor, Nicole Paine, Scott Richards as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters/Shellifish Constables for the term to expire on June 30, 2022
To appoint Eastham Natural Resource Officers Michael O'Connor, Nicole Paine, Scott Richards as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters/Shellifish Constables for the term to expire on June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Eastham Natural Resource Officers Michael O'Connor, Nicole Paine, Scott Richards as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters/Shellifish Constables for the term to expire on June 30, 2022. Seconded by Mr. Mathison. Vote by roili call with Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon each voting AYE. Motion passed: 4- 0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Appoint Chatham Harbormaster Employees Stuart Smith, Jason Holm, Mark Ryde as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters/Shellfish Constables for the term to expire on June 30, 2022
To appoint Chatham Harbormaster Employees Stuart Smith, Jason Holm, Mark Ryde as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters/Shellfish Constables for the term to expire on June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Chatham Harbormaster Employees Stuart Smith, Jason Holm, Mark Ryde as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters/Shellfish Constables for the term to expire on June 30, 2022. Seconded by Mr. Mathison. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon each voting AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Appoint Harwich Department of Harbormasters empioyees John Rendon, William Neise as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters/Shellfish Constables for the term to expire on June 30, 2022
To appoint Harwich Department of Harbormasters empioyees John Rendon, William Neise as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters/Shellfish Constables for the term to expire on June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Harwich Department of Harbormasters empioyees John Rendon, William Neise as Orleans Assistant Harbormasters/Shellfish Constables for the term to expire on June 30, 2022. Seconded by Mr. Mathison. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon each voting AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Approve the Use of Road Layout Permit for Annual Police Block party on August 18, 2021
To approve the Use of Road Layout Permit for Annual Police Block party on August 18, 2021
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve the Use of Road Layout Permit for Annual Police Block party on August 18, 2021. Seconded by Mr. Mathison. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon each voting AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Reopen Public Comment
To reopen Public Comment
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reopen Public Comment. Seconded by Mr. Mathison. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon each voting AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Gailigan moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. Vote by roll cail with Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Runyon each voting AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
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