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April 6, 2022
18 recorded votes, 1 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
The Board voted to enter into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with Police Lieutenant and to reconvene in open session and that the chair declare that an open meeting may have a...
The Board voted to enter into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with Police Lieutenant and to reconvene in open session and that the chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect to the cause and to reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“On a motion by Andrea Reed and seconded by Kevin Galligan, the Board voted to enter into Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with Police Lieutenant and to reconvene in open session and that the chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect to the cause and to reconvene in open session. The vote was 5-0-0, with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, 4 Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to close the public hearing, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Vote to approve the request of West Road Corporation dba The Beacon Room, Kathleen Roche, Manager for an alteration of the licensed premises on the Annual All Alcohol Common Victualler License...
To vote to approve the request of West Road Corporation dba The Beacon Room, Kathleen Roche, Manager for an alteration of the licensed premises on the Annual All Alcohol Common Victualler License located at 23 West Road, Orleans for alteration to the licensed premises to include a 20x40' seasonal outdoor tent with 32 seats, subject to all local and state rules, regulations, permits, approvals, 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. Said license to be issued after approval from the ABCC is received and expiring on December 31, 2022 unless sooner revoked by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Michael Herman moved to vote to approve the request of West Road Corporation dba The Beacon Room, Kathleen Roche, Manager for an alteration of the licensed premises on the Annual All Alcohol Common Victualler License located at 23 West Road, Orleans for alteration to the licensed premises to include a 20x40' seasonal outdoor tent with 32 seats, subject to all local and state rules, regulations, permits, approvals, 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. Said license to be issued after approval from the ABCC is received and expiring on December 31, 2022 unless sooner revoked by the Select Board, 2"° by Mark Mathison. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Nominate Mary Griffin to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee as oo an associate member with a term ending 6/30/25
To nominate Mary Griffin to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee as oo an associate member with a term ending 6/30/25
From the minutes
“Michael Herman moved to nominate Mary Griffin to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee as oo an associate member with a term ending 6/30/25, 2"! by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Elevate John Londa from an associate to a regular member
To elevate John Londa from an associate to a regular member
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to elevate John Londa from an associate to a regular member, 2" by Michael Herman, The vote was 5-0-0 with Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mark Mathison and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Remove the replace OES windows and roofs construction line item from the Town Warrant based on an update, and delay consideration until the October Special Town Meeting
To remove the replace OES windows and roofs construction line item from the Town Warrant based on an update, and delay consideration until the October Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to remove the replace OES windows and roofs construction line item from the Town Warrant based on an update, and delay consideration until the October Special Town Meeting, 24 by Michael Herman. The vote was 5-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Remove Article 26 from the warrant
To remove Article 26 from the warrant
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to remove Article 26 from the warrant, 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)
Recommend for the Special Town Meeting, articles 3, 4,5 & 6
To recommend for the Special Town Meeting, articles 3, 4,5 & 6
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to recommend for the Special Town Meeting, articles 3, 4,5 & 6, 2"! by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 5-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Place article 7 in the warrant for the Special Town meeting
To place article 7 in the warrant for the Special Town meeting
From the minutes
“Mark Mathison moved to place article 7 in the warrant for the Special Town meeting, 2 by Michael Herman. The vote was 5-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Herman)
Approve the staff's recommendation of an interest rate at 2%, and that the 2 language be changed in the betterment payment options portion B. to reflect "shall be 2% greater than the project bond...
To approve the staff's recommendation of an interest rate at 2%, and that the 2 language be changed in the betterment payment options portion B. to reflect "shall be 2% greater than the project bond premium rate" as listed in that evening's note
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to approve the staff's recommendation of an interest rate at 2%, and that the 2 language be changed in the betterment payment options portion B. to reflect "shall be 2% greater than the project bond premium rate" as listed in that evening's note, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote 3 was 5-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Recommend the Miil Pond for Sewering Article by petition on the Annual Town Warrant
To recommend the Miil Pond for Sewering Article by petition on the Annual Town Warrant
The minutes give the result as 2-3, but the roll call reads: Andrea Reed yes, Kevin Galligan yes, Mefford Runyon yes, Michael Herman yes, Mark Mathison yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to recommend the Miil Pond for Sewering Article by petition on the Annual Town Warrant, 2" by Andrea Reed with the observation that as the town kept evaluating new bodies of water, they relied on the opinions of experts. The vote was 2-3-0, with Andrea Reed and Kevin Galligan voting aye and Mefford Runyon, Michael Herman and Mark Mathison voting aye..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Vote to reconsider and remove the debt exclusion question to Fund Orleans Elementary School Windows and Roofs Replacement Construction from the Annual Town Election Ballot
To vote to reconsider and remove the debt exclusion question to Fund Orleans Elementary School Windows and Roofs Replacement Construction from the Annual Town Election Ballot
From the minutes
“Mark Mathison moved to vote to reconsider and remove the debt exclusion question to Fund Orleans Elementary School Windows and Roofs Replacement Construction from the Annual Town Election Ballot, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 5-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Galligan)
Approve the temporary permit for use of a trailer/camper located on the property of 2 Apple Way, Orleans for the dates of 5/1/22 - 10/31/22
To approve the temporary permit for use of a trailer/camper located on the property of 2 Apple Way, Orleans for the dates of 5/1/22 - 10/31/22
From the minutes
“Michael Herman moved to approve the temporary permit for use of a trailer/camper located on the property of 2 Apple Way, Orleans for the dates of 5/1/22 - 10/31/22, 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: Herman, second: Reed)
Vote to appoint Beverly Fuller as a Registrar of Voters for the period April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025
To vote to appoint Beverly Fuller as a Registrar of Voters for the period April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to vote to appoint Beverly Fuller as a Registrar of Voters for the period April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025, 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)
Vote to approve the FY23 Enterprise Funding Policy as submitted
To vote to approve the FY23 Enterprise Funding Policy as submitted
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to vote to approve the FY23 Enterprise Funding Policy as submitted, 2™ by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 5-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Vote to approve the Emergency Medical Services Policy as submitted
To vote to approve the Emergency Medical Services Policy as submitted
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to vote to approve the Emergency Medical Services Policy as submitted, 2" by Michael Herman. The vote was 5-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Vote to approve the amended charge for the New Fire/Rescue Station Feasibility Study Committee
To vote to approve the amended charge for the New Fire/Rescue Station Feasibility Study Committee
From the minutes
“Kevin Galligan moved to vote to approve the amended charge for the New Fire/Rescue Station Feasibility Study Committee, 27 by Mark Mathison. The vote was 5-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Andrea Reed moved to adjourn, 2" by Mark Mathison. The vote was 5-0-0, with Andrea Reed, - Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison all voting aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
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