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October 6, 2021
38 recorded votes, 5 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
The Board voted to enter into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personne! and to reconvene in open session and that the chair declare that an open meeting may have...
The Board voted to enter into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personne! and to reconvene in open session and that the chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body and to reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“On a motion by Andrea Reed and seconded by Mark Mathison, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personne! and to reconvene in open session and that the chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the body and to reconvene in open session. 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)
Approve the minutes from March 10, 2021 as written
To approve the minutes from March 10, 2021 as written
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to approve the minutes from March 10, 2021 as written, 2™ by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison 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 i 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 i to John Kelly at the end of the meeting
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to approve the minutes from May 12, 2021 with a few edits that would be given i to John Kelly at the end of the meeting, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford : Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Approve the minutes from May 13, 2021 as written
To approve the minutes from May 13, 2021 as written
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to approve the minutes from May 13, 2021 as written, 2" by Kevin Galligan, who also made one other correction. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison 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
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 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, , Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Appoint Hadley Luddy to the Governor Prence Planning Committee
To appoint Hadley Luddy to the Governor Prence Planning Committee
Yes: Galligan, Reed, RunyonNo: Mathison
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to appoint Hadley Luddy to the Governor Prence Planning Committee, 2"! by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 3-1-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call, and Mark Mathison voting nay..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Appoint John Sargent to the Governor Prence Planning Committee
To appoint John Sargent to the Governor Prence Planning Committee
From the minutes
“Mark Mathison moved to appoint John Sargent to the Governor Prence Planning Committee, 2° by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Galligan)
Appoint Christine Shaw to the Governor Prence Planning Committee
To appoint Christine Shaw to the Governor Prence Planning Committee
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to appoint Christine Shaw to the Governor Prence Planning Committee, 2"? by : Mark Mathison, The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Appoint Mark Mathison as the Select Board member to the Governor Prence Planning Committee
To appoint Mark Mathison as the Select Board member to the Governor Prence Planning Committee
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to appoint Mark Mathison as the Select Board member to the Governor Prence Planning Committee, 2" by Mefford Runyon. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, i Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Appoint Virginia Clarendon to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Cultural Council
To appoint Virginia Clarendon to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to appoint Virginia Clarendon to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Cultural Council, 2"4 by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Appoint Carolyn Kennedy to the Marine and Freshwater Committee to terms ending 6/30/24
To appoint Carolyn Kennedy to the Marine and Freshwater Committee to terms ending 6/30/24
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to appoint Carolyn Kennedy to the Marine and Freshwater Committee to terms ending 6/30/24, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin ) Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Nominate Susan Carlson to the Affordable Housing Committee with a term / ending 6/30/24
To nominate Susan Carlson to the Affordable Housing Committee with a term / ending 6/30/24
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to nominate Susan Carlson to the Affordable Housing Committee with a term / ending 6/30/24, 2™ by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin oo Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Appoint Jamie Balliett to the Community Center Feasibility Task Force
To appoint Jamie Balliett to the Community Center Feasibility Task Force
The minutes give the result as 4-0, but the roll call reads: Mark Mathison yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to appoint Jamie Balliett to the Community Center Feasibility Task Force, 2"! by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark ; Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Appoint Fritz Luft to the Community Center Feasibility Task Force
To appoint Fritz Luft to the Community Center Feasibility Task Force
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to appoint Fritz Luft to the Community Center Feasibility Task Force, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Appoint Andrea Reed to the Community Center Feasibility Task Force
To appoint Andrea Reed to the Community Center Feasibility Task Force
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to appoint Andrea Reed to the Community Center Feasibility Task Force, 2"? by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Reappoint Nancy Renn to the Affordable Housing Committee with a term ending 6/30/24
To reappoint Nancy Renn to the Affordable Housing Committee with a term ending 6/30/24
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to reappoint Nancy Renn to the Affordable Housing Committee with a term ending 6/30/24, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Reappoint Ward Ghory, Matthew Cole, Henry Brehm, Duane Landreth to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board all with terms ending 6/30/23
To reappoint Ward Ghory, Matthew Cole, Henry Brehm, Duane Landreth to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board all with terms ending 6/30/23
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to reappoint Ward Ghory, Matthew Cole, Henry Brehm, Duane Landreth to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board all with terms ending 6/30/23, 2"* by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Reappoint Gretel Norgeot to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Agricultural Council
To reappoint Gretel Norgeot to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Agricultural Council
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to reappoint Gretel Norgeot to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Agricultural Council, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Reappoint Sims McGrath to a term ending 6/30/22 to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative
To reappoint Sims McGrath to a term ending 6/30/22 to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to reappoint Sims McGrath to a term ending 6/30/22 to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative, 2"! by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Reappoint Sue Christie to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Community 2 -_ Preservation Committee
To reappoint Sue Christie to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Community 2 -_ Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to reappoint Sue Christie to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Community 2 -_ Preservation Committee, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Reappoint Joanne Keeley and Clare O'Connor to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Cultural District Committee
To reappoint Joanne Keeley and Clare O'Connor to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Cultural District Committee
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to reappoint Joanne Keeley and Clare O'Connor to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Cultural District Committee, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Reappoint Ken Heritage, Cynthia Wigren and Jennifer Allard to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Fourth of July Committee
To reappoint Ken Heritage, Cynthia Wigren and Jennifer Allard to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Fourth of July Committee
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to reappoint Ken Heritage, Cynthia Wigren and Jennifer Allard to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Fourth of July Committee, 2"¢ by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Reappoint Ellen Faherty to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Human Services Advisory Committee
To reappoint Ellen Faherty to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Human Services Advisory Committee
The minutes name Andrea Reed as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to reappoint Ellen Faherty to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Human Services Advisory Committee, 2"" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by rol!.” (Motion: Reed)
Reappoint Ed Haffner and Judith Bruce to the Marine and Freshwater Committee to terms ending 6/30/24
To reappoint Ed Haffner and Judith Bruce to the Marine and Freshwater Committee to terms ending 6/30/24
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to reappoint Ed Haffner and Judith Bruce to the Marine and Freshwater Committee to terms ending 6/30/24, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Pa Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Reappoint Jon Fuller to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Memorial and Veterans Day Committee
To reappoint Jon Fuller to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Memorial and Veterans Day Committee
The minutes name Andrea Reed as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to reappoint Jon Fuller to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Memorial and Veterans Day Committee, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed)
Reappoint Gail Meyers Lavin to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Personnel : Advisory Board
To reappoint Gail Meyers Lavin to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Personnel : Advisory Board
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to reappoint Gail Meyers Lavin to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Personnel : Advisory Board, 2"? by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Reappoint Anne Sigshee to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Recreation Advisory Committee
To reappoint Anne Sigshee to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Recreation Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to reappoint Anne Sigshee to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Recreation Advisory Committee, 2™ by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Reappoint Alexis Mathison and David Slack to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Shellfish and Waterways Committee
To reappoint Alexis Mathison and David Slack to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Shellfish and Waterways Committee
The minutes name Andrea Reed as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown. Mark Mathison stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to reappoint Alexis Mathison and David Slack to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Shellfish and Waterways Committee, 2"? by Andrea Reed. The vote was 3-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Kevin Galligan and all voting aye by roll call and Mark Mathison recusing..” (Motion: Reed)
Reappoint Greg Delory to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Zoning Bylaw Task Force
To reappoint Greg Delory to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Zoning Bylaw Task Force
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to reappoint Greg Delory to a term ending 6/30/24 to the Zoning Bylaw Task Force, 2 by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Approve the budget policy for FY23 with the one amendment he had made
To approve the budget policy for FY23 with the one amendment he had made
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to approve the budget policy for FY23 with the one amendment he had made, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Vote to sign the amended order of taking for Pump Station No. 3 on the Stop and Shop Property as included in the Select Board's packet
To vote to sign the amended order of taking for Pump Station No. 3 on the Stop and Shop Property as included in the Select Board's packet
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to vote to sign the amended order of taking for Pump Station No. 3 on the Stop and Shop Property as included in the Select Board's packet, 2"° by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 4 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Sign and post the October 25, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant and the November 2, 2021 Election Warrant
To sign and post the October 25, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant and the November 2, 2021 Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to sign and post the October 25, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant and the November 2, 2021 Election Warrant, 2"! by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Indefinitely postpone article 20 (Sewer Assessment Bylaw) at the Monday October 25, 2021 Special Town Meeting
To indefinitely postpone article 20 (Sewer Assessment Bylaw) at the Monday October 25, 2021 Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to indefinitely postpone article 20 (Sewer Assessment Bylaw) at the Monday October 25, 2021 Special Town Meeting, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Approve a special one-day wine and malt liquor license for Sandy Paws Holding, Inc., dba Nauset Disposal, Shawn Delude Manager to serve malt and wine beverages at their fundraising event, "Trash...
To approve a special one-day wine and malt liquor license for Sandy Paws Holding, Inc., dba Nauset Disposal, Shawn Delude Manager to serve malt and wine beverages at their fundraising event, "Trash Bash" on October 22, 2021 from 5:30 - 11PM at 3 Rayber Rd, Orleans. The license is issues for three days to allow for proper delivery, storage and disposal of all alcoholic beverages and is subject to licenses, bylaws, permits and approvals and in accordance with the MA Gen. Law Chapter 138 Section 14
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to approve a special one-day wine and malt liquor license for Sandy Paws Holding, Inc., dba Nauset Disposal, Shawn Delude Manager to serve malt and wine beverages at their fundraising event, "Trash Bash" on October 22, 2021 from 5:30 - 11PM at 3 Rayber Rd, Orleans. The license is issues for three days to allow for proper delivery, storage and disposal of all alcoholic beverages and is subject to licenses, bylaws, permits and approvals and in accordance with the MA Gen. Law Chapter 138 Section 14, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Approve an annual Common Victualler license for Rich in Fiber LLC., dba Orleans Whole Foods Store, 46 Main St. Orleans subject to a final inspection for food service permit and all other state,...
To approve an annual Common Victualler license for Rich in Fiber LLC., dba Orleans Whole Foods Store, 46 Main St. Orleans subject to a final inspection for food service permit and all other state, local laws, bylaws, rules, regulations, permits and ordinances. Said license to expire on December 31, 2021
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to approve an annual Common Victualler license for Rich in Fiber LLC., dba Orleans Whole Foods Store, 46 Main St. Orleans subject to a final inspection for food service permit and all other state, local laws, bylaws, rules, regulations, permits and ordinances. Said license to expire on December 31, 2021, 2"? by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Vote to approve the use of Buildings and Facilities Stabilization Funds for an existing conditions study on 44 Main St. - Old Firehouse
To vote to approve the use of Buildings and Facilities Stabilization Funds for an existing conditions study on 44 Main St. - Old Firehouse
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to vote to approve the use of Buildings and Facilities Stabilization Funds for an existing conditions study on 44 Main St. - Old Firehouse, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Authorize the Town Administrator to extend the license with CHO to use : Town Hall Annex through March 31, 2022
To authorize the Town Administrator to extend the license with CHO to use : Town Hall Annex through March 31, 2022
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to authorize the Town Administrator to extend the license with CHO to use : Town Hall Annex through March 31, 2022, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to adjourn, 2°" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 4-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan 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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