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Orleans Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

September 8, 2021

11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Note on these minutes: The file the town posted is marked "Draft".

Present: Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison

Absent: Kevin Galligan

Every vote, in order

Approve the minutes from February 25, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes from February 25, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to approve the minutes from February 25, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting, 2nd by Mark Mathison. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Approve the minutes from May 19, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes from May 19, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to approve the minutes from May 19, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting, 2nd by Mark Mathison. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Approve the minutes from June 16, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes from June 16, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to approve the minutes from June 16, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting, 2nd by Mark Mathison. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Approve the minutes from June 23, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes from June 23, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to approve the minutes from June 23, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting, 2nd by Mark Mathison. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Approve the sale of the property to the Housing Assistance Corporation of 107 Main St. as recommended by the Affordable Housing Trust

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

That the select board vote to approve the sale of the property to the Housing Assistance Corporation of 107 Main St. as recommended by the Affordable Housing Trust

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved that the select board vote to approve the sale of the property to the Housing Assistance Corporation of 107 Main St. as recommended by the Affordable Housing Trust, 2nd by Mark Mathison. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed)

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

Support a bond issue of $1 million to fund the 107 Main St. affordable housing development subject to CPC approval for the October town meeting warrant

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To support a bond issue of $1 million to fund the 107 Main St. affordable housing development subject to CPC approval for the October town meeting warrant

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to support a bond issue of $1 million to fund the 107 Main St. affordable housing development subject to CPC approval for the October town meeting warrant, 2nd by Mark Mathison. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mark Mathison, Andrea Reed and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Reserve $876,624 from Affordable Housing Trust resources for the project at 107 Main St

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 2–0

To reserve $876,624 from Affordable Housing Trust resources for the project at 107 Main St

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

From the minutes

“Alexis Mathison moved to reserve $876,624 from Affordable Housing Trust resources for the project at 107 Main St., 2nd by Michael Herman. The vote was 8-0-1 with Alan McClennan, Andrea Reed, Ward Ghory, Michael Herman, Katie Wibby, Alexis Mathison, Duane Landreth and Henry Brehm voting aye and Matt Cole abstaining by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison)

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

Vote to ratify the 6th amendment to extend the closing date on Gov

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To vote to ratify the 6th amendment to extend the closing date on Gov. Prence to Sept. 10, 2021

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to vote to ratify the 6th amendment to extend the closing date on Gov. Prence to Sept. 10, 2021, 2nd by Mark Mathison. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mark Mathison, Andrea Reed and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Place the special town meeting warrant articles as written on the warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To place the special town meeting warrant articles as written on the warrant

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to place the special town meeting warrant articles as written on the warrant, 2nd by Mark Mathison. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Close public comment

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To close public comment

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to close public comment, 2nd by Mark Mathison. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to adjourn, 2nd by Mark Mathison. The vote was 3-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

From the Orleans Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Cape Cod Chronicle.

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