MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 18, 2021
9 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
Ratify the Fifth Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 66 & 76 Rt. 6A properties, extending the closing date to August 31, 2021
To ratify the Fifth Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 66 & 76 Rt. 6A properties, extending the closing date to August 31, 2021
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to ratify the Fifth Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 66 & 76 Rt. 6A properties, extending the closing date to August 31, 2021, 2"? by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roil call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Vote for the town administrator to draft an RFI letter
To vote for the town administrator to draft an RFI letter
From the minutes
“Mark Mathison moved to vote for the town administrator to draft an RFI letter, 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: Mathison, second: Galligan)
Adopt the Governor Prence property re-use plan with the two edits of tweaking public use and that the $75k funding for the re-use study in accordance with the article under which the town...
To adopt the Governor Prence property re-use plan with the two edits of tweaking public use and that the $75k funding for the re-use study in accordance with the article under which the town purchased the property
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to adopt the Governor Prence property re-use plan with the two edits of tweaking public use and that the $75k funding for the re-use study in accordance with the article under which the town purchased the property, 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)
Support the creation of a new full-time account clerk position by expanding the hours in the finance department
To support the creation of a new full-time account clerk position by expanding the hours in the finance department
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to support the creation of a new full-time account clerk position by expanding the hours in the finance department, 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)
Approve the request for change of hours Annual Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler Liquor License - Nauset Gastronomy Inc. dba The Rail, 222 Main St., Cameron Hadfield, Manager
To approve the request for change of hours Annual Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler Liquor License - Nauset Gastronomy Inc. dba The Rail, 222 Main St., Cameron Hadfield, Manager. With hours of operation from 8AM-9PM Monday- Sat and 10AM-9PM on Sunday, Ls subject to all local and state rules, regulations, permits, approvals, laws and by-laws and in : accordance with the town of Orleans rules and regulations of the liquor licensing authority revised on June 10, 2015 and the MA Gen. Law Chapter 138. Said amended license to be issued after approval -- from the ABCC is received and expires on December 31, 2021
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to approve the request for change of hours Annual Alcoholic Beverages Common Victualler Liquor License - Nauset Gastronomy Inc. dba The Rail, 222 Main St., Cameron Hadfield, Manager. With hours of operation from 8AM-9PM Monday- Sat and 10AM-9PM on Sunday, Ls subject to all local and state rules, regulations, permits, approvals, laws and by-laws and in : accordance with the town of Orleans rules and regulations of the liquor licensing authority revised on June 10, 2015 and the MA Gen. Law Chapter 138. Said amended license to be issued after approval -- from the ABCC is received and expires on December 31, 2021, 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)
State that the board acknowledged the complaint, reviewed it with council and have faith that there was no conflict of interest at this point
To state that the board acknowledged the complaint, reviewed it with council and have faith that there was no conflict of interest at this point
Mefford Runyon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Mathison moved to state that the board acknowledged the complaint, reviewed it with council and have faith that there was no conflict of interest at this point, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 3- 0-1 with Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye and Mefford Runyon recusing by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)
Have a continued discussion with attorney Mike Ford to clarify and resolve : all issues and questions that the board has in terms of how they will proceed in the future as these matters become...
To have a continued discussion with attorney Mike Ford to clarify and resolve : all issues and questions that the board has in terms of how they will proceed in the future as these matters become more complex between open space purchases, conservation commission, conservation trust and Compact for conservation trust and any other entities that they may find themselves in the middle of and bring clarity to those issues as well as the impacts on neighbors
Kevin Galligan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mark Mathison moved to have a continued discussion with attorney Mike Ford to clarify and resolve : all issues and questions that the board has in terms of how they will proceed in the future as these matters become more complex between open space purchases, conservation commission, conservation trust and Compact for conservation trust and any other entities that they may find themselves in the middle of and bring clarity to those issues as well as the impacts on neighbors, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 3-0-1 with Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison, and Mefford Runyon all voting aye and Kevin Galligan recusing by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)
Based on the zoning determination of the building commissioner dated June 25, 2021 that the pre-existing, non-conforming use of the property has been abandoned at 142 Cranberry Highway and the...
That based on the zoning determination of the building commissioner dated June 25, 2021 that the pre-existing, non-conforming use of the property has been abandoned at 142 Cranberry Highway and the board should deny the auto class 2 license for the sale of used cars at this location
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved that based on the zoning determination of the building commissioner dated June 25, 2021 that the pre-existing, non-conforming use of the property has been abandoned at 142 Cranberry Highway and the board should deny the auto class 2 license for the sale of used cars at this location, 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: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to adjourn, 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: Galligan, second: Mathison)
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