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September 22, 2021
46 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to close the public hearing, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Approve the rates recommended by the water commissions and staff as proposed in the packet effective October 1, 2021
To approve the rates recommended by the water commissions and staff as proposed in the packet effective October 1, 2021
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to approve the rates recommended by the water commissions and staff as proposed in the packet effective October 1, 2021, 2"* by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to close the public hearing, 2"? by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Support the proposed fee increases in the recreation program as proposed in the packet effective November 1°, 2021
To support the proposed fee increases in the recreation program as proposed in the packet effective November 1°, 2021
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to support the proposed fee increases in the recreation program as proposed in the packet effective November 1°, 2021, 2"! by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Close the public hearing portion of the meeting
To close the public hearing portion of the meeting
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to close the public hearing portion of the meeting, 2™ by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Vote to adopt and place on the town meeting warrant the sewer use rules and regulations fee schedule as presented in the packet subject to town meeting approval
To vote to adopt and place on the town meeting warrant the sewer use rules and regulations fee schedule as presented in the packet subject to town meeting approval
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to vote to adopt and place on the town meeting warrant the sewer use rules and regulations fee schedule as presented in the packet subject to town meeting approval. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan)
Remove the 107 Main St. affordable housing development article from the warrant
To remove the 107 Main St. affordable housing development article from the warrant
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to remove the 107 Main St. affordable housing development article from the warrant, 2™ by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison , and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Recommend the article 2 FY22 budget adjustments
To recommend the article 2 FY22 budget adjustments
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to recommend the article 2 FY22 budget adjustments, 2" by Andrea Reed. The , vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Recommend article 3 FY22 budget adjustments through enterprise
To recommend article 3 FY22 budget adjustments through enterprise
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to recommend article 3 FY22 budget adjustments through enterprise, 2" by : Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Recommend article 4 funding the shortfall in the revolving fund for the electric charging stations
To recommend article 4 funding the shortfall in the revolving fund for the electric charging stations
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to recommend article 4 funding the shortfall in the revolving fund for the electric charging stations, 2"? by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Approve to fund the police detail warrant as written
To approve to fund the police detail warrant as written
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed move to approve to fund the police detail warrant as written, 2" by Mark Mathison. / The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
$365,000 for the installation of the landfill methane gas flare replacement
That $365,000 for the installation of the landfill methane gas flare replacement
From the minutes
“Mark Mathison moved that $365,000 for the installation of the landfill methane gas flare replacement, 2™ by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Galligan)
Recommend article 7 to fund Nauset Beach retreat phase 2 project
To recommend article 7 to fund Nauset Beach retreat phase 2 project
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to recommend article 7 to fund Nauset Beach retreat phase 2 project, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Recommend, in the amount of $580k, to move 1470 cubic yards of sediment for the Rock Harbor dredging project
To recommend, in the amount of $580k, to move 1470 cubic yards of sediment for the Rock Harbor dredging project
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed move to recommend, in the amount of $580k, to move 1470 cubic yards of sediment for the Rock Harbor dredging project, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Recommend approval for article 10 for the additional funding for the expanded fire station feasibility study
To recommend approval for article 10 for the additional funding for the expanded fire station feasibility study
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to recommend approval for article 10 for the additional funding for the expanded fire station feasibility study, 2"? by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Remove article 11 from town meeting
To remove article 11 from town meeting
From the minutes
“Mark Mathison moved to remove article 11 from town meeting, 2°" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4- 0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)
Recommend the funding of consultant services for the reuse of the Governor Prence property
To recommend the funding of consultant services for the reuse of the Governor Prence property
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to recommend the funding of consultant services for the reuse of the Governor Prence property, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Approve the funding of $15,000 to fund the new voting equipment
To approve the funding of $15,000 to fund the new voting equipment
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to approve the funding of $15,000 to fund the new voting equipment, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Recommend article 14 for the transfer of unexpended bond proceeds
To recommend article 14 for the transfer of unexpended bond proceeds
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to recommend article 14 for the transfer of unexpended bond proceeds, 2"? by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Recommend rescinding all debt authorizations for closed projects
To recommend rescinding all debt authorizations for closed projects
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to recommend rescinding all debt authorizations for closed projects, 2"? by Mark Mathison, The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Recommend application of bond anticipation note premiums
To recommend application of bond anticipation note premiums
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to recommend application of bond anticipation note premiums, 2™ by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Recommend to fund unanticipated employee buy-outs
To recommend to fund unanticipated employee buy-outs
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to recommend to fund unanticipated employee buy-outs, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Recommend funding media equipment upgrade in the Nauset and Skaket meeting rooms
To recommend funding media equipment upgrade in the Nauset and Skaket meeting rooms
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to recommend funding media equipment upgrade in the Nauset and Skaket meeting rooms, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Recommend the adoption and proposed changes to the general by-law chapter 40 personnel
To recommend the adoption and proposed changes to the general by-law chapter 40 personnel
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to recommend the adoption and proposed changes to the general by-law chapter 40 personnel, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Recommend the adoption of sewer rules and regulations fee schedule as per the previous vote
To recommend the adoption of sewer rules and regulations fee schedule as per the previous vote
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to recommend the adoption of sewer rules and regulations fee schedule as per the previous vote, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Recommend to adopt the sewer assessment general by-law as written
To recommend to adopt the sewer assessment general by-law as written
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to recommend to adopt the sewer assessment general by-law as written, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Recommend the authorized changes in fee schedules for recreation as of November 1°
To recommend the authorized changes in fee schedules for recreation as of November 1°
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to recommend the authorized changes in fee schedules for recreation as of November 1°, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Recommend the funding for the wastewater master plan freshwater ponds, Tonset Road, Rock Harbor watershed areas
To recommend the funding for the wastewater master plan freshwater ponds, Tonset Road, Rock Harbor watershed areas
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to recommend the funding for the wastewater master plan freshwater ponds, Tonset Road, Rock Harbor watershed areas, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Recommend to fund the emergency radio equipment replacement in fire and rescue department
To recommend to fund the emergency radio equipment replacement in fire and rescue department
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to recommend to fund the emergency radio equipment replacement in fire and rescue department, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Recommend the free cash transfer to general stabilization fund as written, 2"? - by Kevin Galligan
To recommend the free cash transfer to general stabilization fund as written, 2"? - by Kevin Galligan
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to recommend the free cash transfer to general stabilization fund as written, 2"? - by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed)
Approve the minutes from March 10, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting
To approve the minutes from March 10, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting
The roll call does not give a vote for Mark Mathison, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to approve the minutes from March 10, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Approve the minutes from May 12, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting
To approve the minutes from May 12, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting
The roll call does not give a vote for Mark Mathison, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to approve the minutes from May 12, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Approve the minutes from May 13, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting
To approve the minutes from May 13, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting
The roll call does not give a vote for Mark Mathison, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to approve the minutes from May 13, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting, 2" by Kevin Galligan, who also made one other correction. : The vote was 3-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Approve the minutes from July 7, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting
To approve the minutes from July 7, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting
The roll call does not give a vote for Mark Mathison, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to approve the minutes from July 7, 2021 with a few edits that would be given to John Kelly at the end of the meeting, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, : Andrea Reed and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Place the debt exclusion question on the Nov. 2™ election ballot for the Fund Nauset Beach Retreat New Parking Lot & Hubler Way Road Improvements
To place the debt exclusion question on the Nov. 2™ election ballot for the Fund Nauset Beach Retreat New Parking Lot & Hubler Way Road Improvements
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to place the debt exclusion question on the Nov. 2™ election ballot for the Fund Nauset Beach Retreat New Parking Lot & Hubler Way Road Improvements, 2"¢ by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Place the debt exclusion question on the Nov. 2™ election ballot to Fund landfill gas flare replacement
To place the debt exclusion question on the Nov. 2™ election ballot to Fund landfill gas flare replacement
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to place the debt exclusion question on the Nov. 2™ election ballot to Fund landfill gas flare replacement, 2"? by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Place the debt exclusion question on the Nov, 2" election ballot to Fund Rock Harbor dredging project
To place the debt exclusion question on the Nov, 2" election ballot to Fund Rock Harbor dredging project
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to place the debt exclusion question on the Nov, 2" election ballot to Fund Rock Harbor dredging project, 2"? by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Place general override question for $495,000 on Nov. 2" Special Election Ballot to fund preschool opportunities for 3- and 4-year-olds in the town of Orleans
To place general override question for $495,000 on Nov. 2" Special Election Ballot to fund preschool opportunities for 3- and 4-year-olds in the town of Orleans
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to place general override question for $495,000 on Nov. 2" Special Election Ballot to fund preschool opportunities for 3- and 4-year-olds in the town of Orleans, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Set the polling hours as stated
To set the polling hours as stated
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to set the polling hours as stated, 2°" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Approve the application of Sunbird Kitchen, 85 Rt. 6A in collaboration with Dan Sullivan and provisions for a one-day entertainment license outdoors for a wedding event at Sunbird Kitchen on...
To approve the application of Sunbird Kitchen, 85 Rt. 6A in collaboration with Dan Sullivan and provisions for a one-day entertainment license outdoors for a wedding event at Sunbird Kitchen on September 25, 2021 between. The hours of 5PM and 9PM
The roll call does not give a vote for Mark Mathison, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to approve the application of Sunbird Kitchen, 85 Rt. 6A in collaboration with Dan Sullivan and provisions for a one-day entertainment license outdoors for a wedding event at Sunbird Kitchen on September 25, 2021 between. The hours of 5PM and 9PM, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 3-0-0 with Kevin Galligan, Andrea Reed and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Vote to approve 2 special one day liquor licenses to CIBO LLC dba CIBO Italian Kitchen & Market located at 15 Cove Rd., Orleans to serve beer and wine on October 16, 2021 from 5- 7pm and October...
To vote to approve 2 special one day liquor licenses to CIBO LLC dba CIBO Italian Kitchen & Market located at 15 Cove Rd., Orleans to serve beer and wine on October 16, 2021 from 5- 7pm and October 29, 2021 from 6-9:30 pm for a wine tasting dinner. Each license is issued for three days to allow for proper delivery and disposal of the wine and mait beverages subject to all licenses, by-laws, permits and approvals and in accordance with MA Gen. Law Chapter 138 section 14
The roll call does not give a vote for Mark Mathison, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to vote to approve 2 special one day liquor licenses to CIBO LLC dba CIBO Italian Kitchen & Market located at 15 Cove Rd., Orleans to serve beer and wine on October 16, 2021 from 5- 7pm and October 29, 2021 from 6-9:30 pm for a wine tasting dinner. Each license is issued for three days to allow for proper delivery and disposal of the wine and mait beverages subject to all licenses, by-laws, permits and approvals and in accordance with MA Gen. Law Chapter 138 section 14, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 3-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Ratify the 7" amendment to the Purchase and Sale agreement - 66867 Rt. 6A
To ratify the 7" amendment to the Purchase and Sale agreement - 66867 Rt. 6A
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to ratify the 7" amendment to the Purchase and Sale agreement - 66867 Rt. 6A, 2™ by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and ? Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Adopt the goals as written
To adopt the goals as written
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to adopt the goals as written, 2"? by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Approve Town Administrator's appointment of Kelly Darling as Town Clerk
To approve Town Administrator's appointment of Kelly Darling as Town Clerk
From the minutes
“Clerk Andrea Reed moved to approve Town Administrator's appointment of Kelly Darling as Town Clerk, 2"4 by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Approve to increase the COA Outreach worker position from 19-30 hours per week
To approve to increase the COA Outreach worker position from 19-30 hours per week
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to approve to increase the COA Outreach worker position from 19-30 hours per week, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison and Mefford Runyon all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Adjourn
To adjourn
The roll call does not give a vote for Kevin Galligan, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to adjourn, 2! by Andrea Reed. The vote was 3-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
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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