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15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Kevin Galligan, Mefford Runyon
Absent: Mark Mathison
Vote to approve the request for Ten-Yen LLC for expanded temporary alterations to the licensed premises during COVID that include the sale and consumption of liquor on premises as recommended by...
To vote to approve the request for Ten-Yen LLC for expanded temporary alterations to the licensed premises during COVID that include the sale and consumption of liquor on premises as recommended by the Town Administrator for up to 8 outdoor seats. The expanded premises approved are pursuant to an act making appropriations and for the fiscal year 2022 to provide supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects signed by Governor Baker on April 1, 2022. The licensed premises will revert to their original licensed fo premises on April 1, 2023 unless said act is further extended. This approval is in accordance with the town of Orleans rules and regulations of the liquor licensing authority under MGL Chapter 138 and the i conditions set by the health agent that the total indoor and outdoor seating capacity not exceed 24 coy guests
“Michael Herman moved to vote to approve the request for Ten-Yen LLC for expanded temporary alterations to the licensed premises during COVID that include the sale and consumption of liquor on premises as recommended by the Town Administrator for up to 8 outdoor seats. The expanded premises approved are pursuant to an act making appropriations and for the fiscal year 2022 to provide supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects signed by Governor Baker on April 1, 2022. The licensed premises will revert to their original licensed fo premises on April 1, 2023 unless said act is further extended. This approval is in accordance with the town of Orleans rules and regulations of the liquor licensing authority under MGL Chapter 138 and the i conditions set by the health agent that the total indoor and outdoor seating capacity not exceed 24 coy guests, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Reappoint Nancy Jorgenson for a term ending June 30, 2025 and elevate Carol Marsh from associate to regular member with a term ending June 30", 2025 to the Architectural Review Committee
To reappoint Nancy Jorgenson for a term ending June 30, 2025 and elevate Carol Marsh from associate to regular member with a term ending June 30", 2025 to the Architectural Review Committee
“Mefford Runyon moved to reappoint Nancy Jorgenson for a term ending June 30, 2025 and elevate Carol Marsh from associate to regular member with a term ending June 30", 2025 to the Architectural Review Committee, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
Reappoint Anthony Cincotta to the Board of Assessors with a term ending : June 30, 2025
To reappoint Anthony Cincotta to the Board of Assessors with a term ending : June 30, 2025
“Kevin Galligan moved to reappoint Anthony Cincotta to the Board of Assessors with a term ending : June 30, 2025, 2" by Mefford Runyon. The vote was 4-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Accept the resignation of Herb Kinney, reappoint Len Short for a term ending oo June 30, 2025 and elevate Mark Berson from associate to regular member with a term ending June : 30", 2025 to the...
To accept the resignation of Herb Kinney, reappoint Len Short for a term ending oo June 30, 2025 and elevate Mark Berson from associate to regular member with a term ending June : 30", 2025 to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners
“Kevin Galligan moved to accept the resignation of Herb Kinney, reappoint Len Short for a term ending oo June 30, 2025 and elevate Mark Berson from associate to regular member with a term ending June : 30", 2025 to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, 2°" by Michael Herman. The vote was 4- 0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Reappoint Walter North and Ginny Farber with terms ending June 30", 2025 to the Conservation Commission
To reappoint Walter North and Ginny Farber with terms ending June 30", 2025 to the Conservation Commission
“Mefford Runyon moved to reappoint Walter North and Ginny Farber with terms ending June 30", 2025 to the Conservation Commission, 2"! by Michael Herman. The vote was 4-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Reappoint Ron Peterson and Joan Nix with terms ending June 30", 2025 and elevate Bill Wibel from associate to regular member with a term ending June 30°", 2024 to the Historical Commission
To reappoint Ron Peterson and Joan Nix with terms ending June 30", 2025 and elevate Bill Wibel from associate to regular member with a term ending June 30°", 2024 to the Historical Commission
The minutes name Michael Herman as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
“Michael Herman moved to reappoint Ron Peterson and Joan Nix with terms ending June 30", 2025 and elevate Bill Wibel from associate to regular member with a term ending June 30°", 2024 to the Historical Commission, 2"¢ by Michael Herman. The vote was 4-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Herman)
Accept the resignation of Chip Bechtold, reappoint Debbie Oaks for a term ending June 30, 2025 and elevate John Ostman from associate to regular member with a term ending June 30", 2025 to the...
To accept the resignation of Chip Bechtold, reappoint Debbie Oaks for a term ending June 30, 2025 and elevate John Ostman from associate to regular member with a term ending June 30", 2025 to the Planning Board
“Michael Herman moved to accept the resignation of Chip Bechtold, reappoint Debbie Oaks for a term ending June 30, 2025 and elevate John Ostman from associate to regular member with a term ending June 30", 2025 to the Planning Board, 2" by Mefford Runyon. The vote was 4-0-0, with Andrea Reed, - Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Appoint Kevin Galligan as the voting member from the Select Board on the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee
To appoint Kevin Galligan as the voting member from the Select Board on the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee
Yes: Herman, Reed, RunyonAbstained: Galligan
“Michael Herman moved to appoint Kevin Galligan as the voting member from the Select Board on the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee, 2" by Mefford Runyon. The vote was 3-0-1, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, and Mefford Runyon all voting aye and Kevin Galligan abstaining..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Vote to approve the revisions of the Recreation Advisory Committee Charge as drafted
To vote to approve the revisions of the Recreation Advisory Committee Charge as drafted
“Michael Herman moved to vote to approve the revisions of the Recreation Advisory Committee Charge as drafted, 2"! by Mefford Runyon. The vote was 4-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Vote to approve budget amendment number 1 as proposed
To vote to approve budget amendment number 1 as proposed
“Michael Herman moved to vote to approve budget amendment number 1 as proposed, 2™ by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Vote to approve budget amendment number 2 as proposed
To vote to approve budget amendment number 2 as proposed
“Michael Herman moved to vote to approve budget amendment number 2 as proposed, 2™ by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Vote to place an article in the Special Town Meeting warrant seeking a home rule petition for a fertilizer ban in the town of Orleans, modeled after the Nantucket Fertilizer ban
To vote to place an article in the Special Town Meeting warrant seeking a home rule petition for a fertilizer ban in the town of Orleans, modeled after the Nantucket Fertilizer ban
“Michael Herman moved to vote to place an article in the Special Town Meeting warrant seeking a home rule petition for a fertilizer ban in the town of Orleans, modeled after the Nantucket Fertilizer ban, 2" by Kevin Galligan. The vote was 4-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Vote to approve a one-day Special Liquor license for the Orleans Historical Society located at 3 River Road, Orleans for June 17, 2022 to serve wine from 5PM to 8PM. Said - license is to be issues...
To vote to approve a one-day Special Liquor license for the Orleans Historical Society located at 3 River Road, Orleans for June 17, 2022 to serve wine from 5PM to 8PM. Said - license is to be issues for 3 days to allow for proper delivery and disposal or wine beverages. Subject to all licenses, bylaws, permits and approvals and in accordance with MA Gen. Law Chapter 138 Sec. = 14. The filing license fee for this application have been paid
“Kevin Galligan moved to vote to approve a one-day Special Liquor license for the Orleans Historical Society located at 3 River Road, Orleans for June 17, 2022 to serve wine from 5PM to 8PM. Said - license is to be issues for 3 days to allow for proper delivery and disposal or wine beverages. Subject to all licenses, bylaws, permits and approvals and in accordance with MA Gen. Law Chapter 138 Sec. = 14. The filing license fee for this application have been paid, 2" by Michael Herman. The vote was 4- a 0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Approve the request as presented
To approve the request as presented
“Kevin Galligan moved to approve the request as presented, 2"? by Michael Herman. The vote was 4-0- 0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Adjourn
To adjourn
“Mefford Runyon moved to adjourn, 2" by Michael Herman. The vote was 4-0-0, with Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon and Kevin Galligan all voting aye..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
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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