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Orleans Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

May 4, 2022

15 recorded votes, 0 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

Close the public portion of the hearing

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public portion of the hearing

From the minutes

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

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Grant the shellfish licenses, amendments and transfers as presented by the Natural Resources Mer. on the memo dates March 21, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To grant the shellfish licenses, amendments and transfers as presented by the Natural Resources Mer. on the memo dates March 21, 2022

From the minutes

“Kevin Galligan moved to grant the shellfish licenses, amendments and transfers as presented by the Natural Resources Mer. on the memo dates March 21, 2022, 2"¢ by Andrea Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mark Mathison, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

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Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

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

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Approve the fee increases with the exception of the Recreational Adult Program fee

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the fee increases with the exception of the Recreational Adult Program fee

From the minutes

“Kevin Galligan moved to approve the fee increases with the exception of the Recreational Adult Program fee, 2"! by Andrea Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mark Mathison, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

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Vote to permit the request of Captain Tom Hayes for the transfer of his Rock Harbor dockage agreement to his son, Jason

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To vote to permit the request of Captain Tom Hayes for the transfer of his Rock Harbor dockage agreement to his son, Jason

From the minutes

“Kevin Galligan moved to vote to permit the request of Captain Tom Hayes for the transfer of his Rock Harbor dockage agreement to his son, Jason, 2"4 by Michael Herman. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mark Mathison, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)

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Approve the hardship for call #OR21415 and call #OR211415 as recommended

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the hardship for call #OR21415 and call #OR211415 as recommended

From the minutes

“Michael Herman moved to approve the hardship for call #OR21415 and call #OR211415 as recommended, 2" by Andrea Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mark Mathison, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)

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Indefinitely postpone Articles 46 and 47

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To indefinitely postpone Articles 46 and 47

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to indefinitely postpone Articles 46 and 47, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mark Mathison, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

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Pay the unpaid bill under Article 1 for Special Town Meeting for Cape and Islands Tire in the amount of $192.67

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To pay the unpaid bill under Article 1 for Special Town Meeting for Cape and Islands Tire in the amount of $192.67

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to pay the unpaid bill under Article 1 for Special Town Meeting for Cape and Islands Tire in the amount of $192.67, 2"! by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mark Mathison, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

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Add $20k to cover the unforeseen employee buyouts

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To add $20k to cover the unforeseen employee buyouts

From the minutes

“Kevin Galligan moved to add $20k to cover the unforeseen employee buyouts, 2™ by Andrea Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mark Mathison, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

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Support STM Article 7

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support STM Article 7

From the minutes

“Mark Mathison moved to support STM Article 7, 2"! by Michael Herman. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mark Mathison, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Herman)

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

Approve the three special one-day liquor licenses for Lou Lou LLC., to serve wine and malt beverages from, on 6/30/22 5-8PM, 7/23/22 12-8PM and 11/26/22 12-7PM for outdoor events at 15 Old Colony Way

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the three special one-day liquor licenses for Lou Lou LLC., to serve wine and malt beverages from, on 6/30/22 5-8PM, 7/23/22 12-8PM and 11/26/22 12-7PM for outdoor events at 15 Old Colony Way. The licenses are issued for three days to allow for proper delivery and disposal of wine and malt beverages subject to all licenses, bylaws, permits, and i approvals and in accordance with the MA Gen. Law, Chap. 138 Sec. 14

From the minutes

“Michael Herman moved to approve the three special one-day liquor licenses for Lou Lou LLC., to serve wine and malt beverages from, on 6/30/22 5-8PM, 7/23/22 12-8PM and 11/26/22 12-7PM for outdoor events at 15 Old Colony Way. The licenses are issued for three days to allow for proper delivery and disposal of wine and malt beverages subject to all licenses, bylaws, permits, and i approvals and in accordance with the MA Gen. Law, Chap. 138 Sec. 14, 24 by Andrea Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mark Mathison, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)

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Vote to approve the request of Todd Thayer, Mgr. of Lou Lou LLC. Located at 15 Oid Colony Way, Orleans for seasonal Weekday outdoor entertainment license from July 8, 2022 ~ November 30, 2022 for...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To vote to approve the request of Todd Thayer, Mgr. of Lou Lou LLC. Located at 15 Oid Colony Way, Orleans for seasonal Weekday outdoor entertainment license from July 8, 2022 ~ November 30, 2022 for a 4-hour window between 11:30 AM and 8:30 PM for amplified recorded and five music. Events not to exceed 4 hours per day, 4 days per week for amplified recorded and live music. Subject to all local and state rules. Regulations, bylaws, permits and approvals. Said license to : expire on Nov. 30", 2022 unless sooner revoked by the Select Board

From the minutes

“Michael Herman moved to vote to approve the request of Todd Thayer, Mgr. of Lou Lou LLC. Located at 15 Oid Colony Way, Orleans for seasonal Weekday outdoor entertainment license from July 8, 2022 ~ November 30, 2022 for a 4-hour window between 11:30 AM and 8:30 PM for amplified recorded and five music. Events not to exceed 4 hours per day, 4 days per week for amplified recorded and live music. Subject to all local and state rules. Regulations, bylaws, permits and approvals. Said license to : expire on Nov. 30", 2022 unless sooner revoked by the Select Board, 2"? by Andrea Reed. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mark Mathison, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye by roll call, Discussion and vote on draft Eversource letter regarding substation landscaping concerns and next steps i.” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)

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

Send the letter as drafted with the edits called out regarding the bulleting of the three items on the 2" page, the correction of the spelling of Meff Runyon's name, and the addition of town staff...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To send the letter as drafted with the edits called out regarding the bulleting of the three items on the 2" page, the correction of the spelling of Meff Runyon's name, and the addition of town staff in the wording

From the minutes

“Andrea Reed moved to send the letter as drafted with the edits called out regarding the bulleting of the three items on the 2" page, the correction of the spelling of Meff Runyon's name, and the addition of town staff in the wording, 2"? by Michael Herman. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mark Mathison, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)

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

Vote to approve the Sarah Brown Scholarship Recipient

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To vote to approve the Sarah Brown Scholarship Recipient

From the minutes

“Kevin Galligan moved to vote to approve the Sarah Brown Scholarship Recipient, 2"? by Michael Herman. The vote was 5-0-0 with Mark Mathison, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Andrea Reed all voting aye by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

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 by roll call..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

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

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