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Orleans Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

March 30, 2022

27 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Michael Herman, Mark Mathison

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Vote to continue the Public Hearing on that matter to April 6, 2022 at 5:50PM

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To vote to continue the Public Hearing on that matter to April 6, 2022 at 5:50PM

From the minutes

“Kevin Galligan moved to vote to continue the Public Hearing on that matter to April 6, 2022 at 5:50PM, 2™ by Andrea Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison* and Michael Herman all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

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

Approve the renewal applications for 2022 Seasonal Common Victualler, De Weekday Entertainment and Innholder licenses as listed within the packet subject to all permits, licenses and approvals and...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the renewal applications for 2022 Seasonal Common Victualler, De Weekday Entertainment and Innholder licenses as listed within the packet subject to all permits, licenses and approvals and in accordance with all local, state and federal rules, regulations, laws and bylaws. Said licenses to expire on Nov. 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked by the Select Board

From the minutes

“Anrea Reed moved to approve the renewal applications for 2022 Seasonal Common Victualler, De Weekday Entertainment and Innholder licenses as listed within the packet subject to all permits, licenses and approvals and in accordance with all local, state and federal rules, regulations, laws and bylaws. Said licenses to expire on Nov. 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked by the Select Board, 2 by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan, Andrea Reed, Mark , Mathison and Michael Herman all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

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

Approve the renewal applications and affidavits for 2022 Seasonal Liquor Licenses as listed within the packet subject to all permits, licenses and approvals and in accordance with all local, state...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the renewal applications and affidavits for 2022 Seasonal Liquor Licenses as listed within the packet subject to all permits, licenses and approvals and in accordance with all local, state and federal rules, regulations, laws and bylaws. Said licenses to expire on Nov. 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked by the Select Board

From the minutes

“Anrea Reed moved to approve the renewal applications and affidavits for 2022 Seasonal Liquor Licenses as listed within the packet subject to all permits, licenses and approvals and in accordance with all local, state and federal rules, regulations, laws and bylaws. Said licenses to expire on Nov. 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked by the Select Board, 2"! by Mark Mathison. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison and Michael Herman all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Andre Reed moved to close the public hearing, 2"! by Michael Herman. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison and Michael Herman all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)

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

Approve the application for a new Annual Beer and Wine Common Victualler License for CIBO LLC dba CIBO Italian Kitchen and Market, 15 Cove Rd, Antonella Fernandez Manager

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the application for a new Annual Beer and Wine Common Victualler License for CIBO LLC dba CIBO Italian Kitchen and Market, 15 Cove Rd, Antonella Fernandez Manager. Subject to all local, state and federal rules, regulations, laws and bylaws and in accordance with the town of Orleans rules and regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority revised on June 10", 2015 and MA Gen. Law Chap. 138. Hours of operation will be from 10AM-10PM 7 days a week. Said license to be issued after approval from the ABCC is received and expiring 12/31/22 unless sooner revoked by the Select Board

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to approve the application for a new Annual Beer and Wine Common Victualler License for CIBO LLC dba CIBO Italian Kitchen and Market, 15 Cove Rd, Antonella Fernandez Manager. Subject to all local, state and federal rules, regulations, laws and bylaws and in accordance with the town of Orleans rules and regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority revised on June 10", 2015 and MA Gen. Law Chap. 138. Hours of operation will be from 10AM-10PM 7 days a week. Said license to be issued after approval from the ABCC is received and expiring 12/31/22 unless sooner revoked by the Select Board, 2"! by Michael Herman. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison and Michael Herman all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)

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

Vote to change the location of the Annual Town Meeting to the Nauset Middle School Gymnasium due to projected increase in Town Meeting Turnout

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To vote to change the location of the Annual Town Meeting to the Nauset Middle School Gymnasium due to projected increase in Town Meeting Turnout

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to vote to change the location of the Annual Town Meeting to the Nauset Middle School Gymnasium due to projected increase in Town Meeting Turnout, 2" by Michael Herman. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan, Andrea Reed, Mark Mathison* and Michael Herman all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)

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

The total system costs for phase 1, Downtown and phase 2, Meetinghouse Pond, inclusive of the treatment facility, effluent disposal and collections systems be -- allocated 80% on taxes and 20% on...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

That the total system costs for phase 1, Downtown and phase 2, Meetinghouse Pond, inclusive of the treatment facility, effluent disposal and collections systems be -- allocated 80% on taxes and 20% on betterments

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

From the minutes

“Michael Herman moved that the total system costs for phase 1, Downtown and phase 2, Meetinghouse Pond, inclusive of the treatment facility, effluent disposal and collections systems be -- allocated 80% on taxes and 20% on betterments, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Vote to approve the FY23 total operating budget in the amount of $40,672,325

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To vote to approve the FY23 total operating budget in the amount of $40,672,325

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to vote to approve the FY23 total operating budget in the amount of $40,672,325, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 5-0-0 with Michael Herman, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Vote to approve the Rock Harbor Enterprise Fund proposed rates, 61% and subsidies

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To vote to approve the Rock Harbor Enterprise Fund proposed rates, 61% and subsidies

The minutes give the result as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Michael Herman yes, Mark Mathison yes, Mefford Runyon yes, Andrea Reed yes. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Kevin Galligan moved to vote to approve the Rock Harbor Enterprise Fund proposed rates, 61% and subsidies, 2" by Michael Herman. The vote was 5-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Vote to approve the FT24-FY28 Capital Improvement Plan with the edits reviewed by the Town Administrator with ambulance, line items in FY24 moving from $375k to $400k, and in FY27 changing from...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To vote to approve the FT24-FY28 Capital Improvement Plan with the edits reviewed by the Town Administrator with ambulance, line items in FY24 moving from $375k to $400k, and in FY27 changing from $400k to $430k

The minutes give the result as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Michael Herman yes, Mark Mathison yes, Mefford Runyon yes, Andrea Reed yes. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Kevin Galligan moved to vote to approve the FT24-FY28 Capital Improvement Plan with the edits reviewed by the Town Administrator with ambulance, line items in FY24 moving from $375k to $400k, and in FY27 changing from $400k to $430k, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the recommendations for the fee schedule changes for the 5 fees mentioned by the Town Administrator at the Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To approve the recommendations for the fee schedule changes for the 5 fees mentioned by the Town Administrator at the Annual Town Meeting

The minutes give the result as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Michael Herman yes, Mark Mathison yes, Mefford Runyon yes, Andrea Reed yes. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to approve the recommendations for the fee schedule changes for the 5 fees mentioned by the Town Administrator at the Annual Town Meeting, 2" by Michael Herman. The vote was 5-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Place articles 1-69 and 71-78 on the Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To place articles 1-69 and 71-78 on the Annual Town Meeting

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

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to place articles 1-69 and 71-78 on the Annual Town Meeting, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend articles 1-41 for the Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend articles 1-41 for the Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to recommend articles 1-41 for the Annual Town Meeting, 2"! by Michael Herman. The vote was 5-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon and Andrea Reed all voting aye, and Kevin Galligan voting aye on all with the exception of 18 and 19 from which he previously recused..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend articles 42-47 for the Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend articles 42-47 for the Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to recommend articles 42-47 for the Annual Town Meeting, 2"? by Michael Herman. The vote was 5-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend articles 50-69 for the Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend articles 50-69 for the Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to recommend articles 50-69 for the Annual Town Meeting, 2™ by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 5-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend articles 71-75 for the Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend articles 71-75 for the Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to recommend articles 71-75 for the Annual Town Meeting, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 5-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend articles 76 and 78 for the Annual Town Meeting

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend articles 76 and 78 for the Annual Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to recommend articles 76 and 78 for the Annual Town Meeting, 2™ by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 5-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Place on the Special Town meeting Warrant, articles 1-10

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place on the Special Town meeting Warrant, articles 1-10

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to place on the Special Town meeting Warrant, articles 1-10, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 5-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan * and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recommend on the Special Town Meeting Warrant, articles 1-7 and 10

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend on the Special Town Meeting Warrant, articles 1-7 and 10

From the minutes

“Kevin Galligan moved to recommend on the Special Town Meeting Warrant, articles 1-7 and 10, 2"! by Andrea Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Place the general override question on the Annual Town Election Ballot in the amount of $627,032 to fund the Nauset Regional School Assessment

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the general override question on the Annual Town Election Ballot in the amount of $627,032 to fund the Nauset Regional School Assessment

From the minutes

“Kevin Galligan moved to place the general override question on the Annual Town Election Ballot in the amount of $627,032 to fund the Nauset Regional School Assessment, 2"? by Andrea Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

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

Fund the Meetinghouse Pond area Sewer Collection System Construction as a debt exclusion item on the Annual Town Election Ballot

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To fund the Meetinghouse Pond area Sewer Collection System Construction as a debt exclusion item on the Annual Town Election Ballot

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

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to fund the Meetinghouse Pond area Sewer Collection System Construction as a debt exclusion item on the Annual Town Election Ballot, 2"? by Mark Mathison. The vote was 4-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Fund the Fund Water Quality Improvements in Meetinghouse Pond Sewer a Area as a debt exclusion item on the Annual Town Election Bailot

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To fund the Fund Water Quality Improvements in Meetinghouse Pond Sewer a Area as a debt exclusion item on the Annual Town Election Bailot

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to fund the Fund Water Quality Improvements in Meetinghouse Pond Sewer a Area as a debt exclusion item on the Annual Town Election Bailot, 2"? by Michael Herman. The vote was 5-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all oo voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)

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

Place on the Annual! Town Election ballot, the debt exclusion question for funding information technology modernization project

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place on the Annual! Town Election ballot, the debt exclusion question for funding information technology modernization project

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to place on the Annual! Town Election ballot, the debt exclusion question for funding information technology modernization project, 2"! by Mark Mathison. The vote was 5-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Place as a debt exclusion question on the Annual Town Election ballot an item to fund Orleans Elementary School Windows and Roofs Replacement Construction

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place as a debt exclusion question on the Annual Town Election ballot an item to fund Orleans Elementary School Windows and Roofs Replacement Construction

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to place as a debt exclusion question on the Annual Town Election ballot an item to fund Orleans Elementary School Windows and Roofs Replacement Construction, 2"? by Mark Mathison. The vote was 5-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Accept the entertainment license as presented within the Select Board packet with a revision date of March 30, 2022

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the entertainment license as presented within the Select Board packet with a revision date of March 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to accept the entertainment license as presented within the Select Board packet with a revision date of March 30, 2022, 2" by Michael Herman. The vote was 5-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)

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

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement to extend the CHO -_ license for an additional 6 months to Sept. 30, 2022

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement to extend the CHO -_ license for an additional 6 months to Sept. 30, 2022

From the minutes

“Kevin Galligan moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement to extend the CHO -_ license for an additional 6 months to Sept. 30, 2022, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Kevin Galligan moved to adjourn, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 5-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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