MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
37 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Present: Andrea Reed, Mefford Runyon, Mark Mathison, Michael Herman, Kevin Galligan
Absent: None
Reappoint Bill Stoeckert and Fran McClennen to the Affordable Housing a Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025
To reappoint Bill Stoeckert and Fran McClennen to the Affordable Housing a Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025
“Mr. Runyon moved to reappoint Bill Stoeckert and Fran McClennen to the Affordable Housing a Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor of - the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Appoint Elizabeth Paine to the Affordable Housing Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Elizabeth Paine to the Affordable Housing Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Elizabeth Paine to the Affordable Housing Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Accept the resignation of Joan Francolini from the Bike, Pedestrian, Parking & Traffic Committee
To accept the resignation of Joan Francolini from the Bike, Pedestrian, Parking & Traffic Committee
“Mr. Herman moved to accept the resignation of Joan Francolini from the Bike, Pedestrian, Parking & Traffic Committee. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion, Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Reappoint Kazmira Nedeau to the Bike, Pedestrian, Parking & Traffic Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025
To reappoint Kazmira Nedeau to the Bike, Pedestrian, Parking & Traffic Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025
“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint Kazmira Nedeau to the Bike, Pedestrian, Parking & Traffic Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Appoint John Altieri as an associate member of the Bike, Pedestrian, Parking & Traffic Committee with a term ending June 30, 2023
To appoint John Altieri as an associate member of the Bike, Pedestrian, Parking & Traffic Committee with a term ending June 30, 2023
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint John Altieri as an associate member of the Bike, Pedestrian, Parking & Traffic Committee with a term ending June 30, 2023. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Appoint Kevin Mahoney as an associate member of the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners with a term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Kevin Mahoney as an associate member of the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners with a term ending June 30, 2025
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Kevin Mahoney as an associate member of the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners with a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted aan in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Reappoint Kevin Clements to the Energy & Climate Action Committee with a : term ending on June 30, 2025
To reappoint Kevin Clements to the Energy & Climate Action Committee with a : term ending on June 30, 2025
“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint Kevin Clements to the Energy & Climate Action Committee with a : term ending on June 30, 2025. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Take no further action appointing associates or members to the Energy & : Climate Action Committee to provide the chair of that committee opportunity to review candidates for the associate member...
To take no further action appointing associates or members to the Energy & : Climate Action Committee to provide the chair of that committee opportunity to review candidates for the associate member vacancy
“Mr. Mathison moved to take no further action appointing associates or members to the Energy & : Climate Action Committee to provide the chair of that committee opportunity to review candidates for the associate member vacancy. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)
Elevate Doug Edmunds to full member of the Shellfish & Waterways Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025
To elevate Doug Edmunds to full member of the Shellfish & Waterways Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025
“Mr. Mathison moved to elevate Doug Edmunds to full member of the Shellfish & Waterways Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Herman)
Suzanne Phillips be elevated to a regular member of the Shellfish & Waterways Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025
That Suzanne Phillips be elevated to a regular member of the Shellfish & Waterways Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025
“Mr. Herman moved that Suzanne Phillips be elevated to a regular member of the Shellfish & Waterways Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Appoint Craig Poosikian as an associate member of the Shellfish & Waterways Committee with a term ending June 30, 2023
To appoint Craig Poosikian as an associate member of the Shellfish & Waterways Committee with a term ending June 30, 2023
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Craig Poosikian as an associate member of the Shellfish & Waterways Committee with a term ending June 30, 2023. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Appoint John Smith (Board of Health), Alan McClennen (Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners), Ginny Farber (Conservation Commission), Lyn Bruneau (Finance Committee), fF Judith Bruce (Marine &...
To appoint John Smith (Board of Health), Alan McClennen (Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners), Ginny Farber (Conservation Commission), Lyn Bruneau (Finance Committee), fF Judith Bruce (Marine & Freshwater Committee), a candidate from the Planning Board to be named at a later date, and to reaffirm Mr. Galligan from the Select Board, to the Wastewater Management ok Committee
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint John Smith (Board of Health), Alan McClennen (Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners), Ginny Farber (Conservation Commission), Lyn Bruneau (Finance Committee), fF Judith Bruce (Marine & Freshwater Committee), a candidate from the Planning Board to be named at a later date, and to reaffirm Mr. Galligan from the Select Board, to the Wastewater Management ok Committee. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
All members appointed to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee serve until June 30, 2023
That all members appointed to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee serve until June 30, 2023
“Mr. Herman moved that all members appointed to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee serve until June 30, 2023. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Reappoint and elevate Ms. Eickholt to regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term ending June 30, 2025
To reappoint and elevate Ms. Eickholt to regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term ending June 30, 2025
“Mr. Galligan moved to reappoint and elevate Ms. Eickholt to regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Reappoint Gerald Mulligan for a term ending June 30, 2025, and Mathew Cole / for a term ending June 30, 2025, to the Zoning Board of Appeals
To reappoint Gerald Mulligan for a term ending June 30, 2025, and Mathew Cole / for a term ending June 30, 2025, to the Zoning Board of Appeals
“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint Gerald Mulligan for a term ending June 30, 2025, and Mathew Cole / for a term ending June 30, 2025, to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Approve the application by Good Times Cape Cod, 8B Canal Road, managed by Nicole Waite for a Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment License from July 8, 2022 to November 30, 2022, up to four days per week...
To approve the application by Good Times Cape Cod, 8B Canal Road, managed by Nicole Waite for a Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment License from July 8, 2022 to November 30, 2022, up to four days per week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday) and up to four hours per day from DE 4:30pm to 8:30pm for amplified, recorded and live music and dancing by patrons and entertainers, subject to all local and state regulations, bylaws, permits and rules to expire on November 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked by the Select Board
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the application by Good Times Cape Cod, 8B Canal Road, managed by Nicole Waite for a Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment License from July 8, 2022 to November 30, 2022, up to four days per week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday) and up to four hours per day from DE 4:30pm to 8:30pm for amplified, recorded and live music and dancing by patrons and entertainers, subject to all local and state regulations, bylaws, permits and rules to expire on November 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. Seconded by Mr. Runyon. All voted in favor..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Approve the application by David Currier for the Orleans Bowling Center Inc. dba The Alley Bowling and BBQ, 191 Route 6A for a Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment License from July 8, 2022 to November...
To approve the application by David Currier for the Orleans Bowling Center Inc. dba The Alley Bowling and BBQ, 191 Route 6A for a Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment License from July 8, 2022 to November 30, 2022, up to four days per week and up to four hours per day from 4:00pm to 8:00pm for amplified or recorded music, subject to all local and state regulations, bylaws, permits and rules to expire on November 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked by the Select Board
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the application by David Currier for the Orleans Bowling Center Inc. dba The Alley Bowling and BBQ, 191 Route 6A for a Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment License from July 8, 2022 to November 30, 2022, up to four days per week and up to four hours per day from 4:00pm to 8:00pm for amplified or recorded music, subject to all local and state regulations, bylaws, permits and rules to expire on November 30, 2022 unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. Seconded by Mr. Herman. All voted in favor. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Adopt the Order of Taking as submitted by Town Counsel
To adopt the Order of Taking as submitted by Town Counsel
“Mr. Galligan moved to adopt the Order of Taking as submitted by Town Counsel. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Authorize the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel and the Open Space Committee to proceed with the purchase of 6 Cedar Pond Road property as presented in the i meeting packet
To authorize the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel and the Open Space Committee to proceed with the purchase of 6 Cedar Pond Road property as presented in the i meeting packet
“Mr. Galligan moved to authorize the Town Administrator to work with Town Counsel and the Open Space Committee to proceed with the purchase of 6 Cedar Pond Road property as presented in the i meeting packet. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Approve the Conservation Restriction for 4 Braddock's Way and deciare it in i the best interest of the public and moved the Select Board approve and sign the Conservation - Restriction as prepared...
To approve the Conservation Restriction for 4 Braddock's Way and deciare it in i the best interest of the public and moved the Select Board approve and sign the Conservation - Restriction as prepared by Town Counsel
Yes: Galligan, Herman, Reed, RunyonAbstained: Mathison
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the Conservation Restriction for 4 Braddock's Way and deciare it in i the best interest of the public and moved the Select Board approve and sign the Conservation - Restriction as prepared by Town Counsel. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Ms. Reed and Mr. Runyon voted AYE, Mr. Mathison abstained. The motion passed: 4-0-1..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Adopt the Policy on Board/Committee Service Assumptions Agreement
To adopt the Policy on Board/Committee Service Assumptions Agreement
“Mr. Runyon moved to adopt the Policy on Board/Committee Service Assumptions Agreement. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Direct the Select Board Chair to communicate with committee chairs to identify training needs that they would like promoted on the website
To direct the Select Board Chair to communicate with committee chairs to identify training needs that they would like promoted on the website
“Mr. Galligan moved to direct the Select Board Chair to communicate with committee chairs to identify training needs that they would like promoted on the website. Motion seconded by Mr. Herman. All members voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Hold a special Town Meeting on October 17, 2022 at 6pm and open the warrant on August 18, 2022 at 8:30am and close the warrant September 2, 2022 at 4:30pm
To hold a special Town Meeting on October 17, 2022 at 6pm and open the warrant on August 18, 2022 at 8:30am and close the warrant September 2, 2022 at 4:30pm
“Mr. Herman moved to hold a special Town Meeting on October 17, 2022 at 6pm and open the warrant on August 18, 2022 at 8:30am and close the warrant September 2, 2022 at 4:30pm. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Hold a special Town Election on December 6, 2022 between the hours of 7am to 8pm
To hold a special Town Election on December 6, 2022 between the hours of 7am to 8pm
“Mr. Herman moved to hold a special Town Election on December 6, 2022 between the hours of 7am to 8pm. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
The Select Board support efforts to hold workshops and build up the advocacy of the fertilizer ban for successful passage at the Town Meeting
The Select Board support efforts to hold workshops and build up the advocacy of the fertilizer ban for successful passage at the Town Meeting
“Mr. Galligan moved the Select Board support efforts to hold workshops and build up the advocacy of the fertilizer ban for successful passage at the Town Meeting. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Authorize the chair to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with Harwich, Chatham and Brewster for the Adult Supportive Day Program for FY23
To authorize the chair to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with Harwich, Chatham and Brewster for the Adult Supportive Day Program for FY23
“Mr. Herman moved to authorize the chair to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with Harwich, Chatham and Brewster for the Adult Supportive Day Program for FY23. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Adopt the draft charge for the Safer Community Task Force (replacing "spring 2023" with "March 2023")
To adopt the draft charge for the Safer Community Task Force (replacing "spring 2023" with "March 2023")
“Mr. Runyon moved to adopt the draft charge for the Safer Community Task Force (replacing "spring 2023" with "March 2023"). Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved: 5- i 0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Appoint Kerry O'Connell, James Rosato, Christopher Jurkowski, Alexander Dedinas, Riley McDonough and John Marsinelli to the Police Department for a term from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
To appoint Kerry O'Connell, James Rosato, Christopher Jurkowski, Alexander Dedinas, Riley McDonough and John Marsinelli to the Police Department for a term from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025
“Mr. Runyon moved to appoint Kerry O'Connell, James Rosato, Christopher Jurkowski, Alexander Dedinas, Riley McDonough and John Marsinelli to the Police Department for a term from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved: 5-0-0,.” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Appoint Sean Diamond, Angela Clark, Mary Alice Machado, and Terri Therrien to one year terms with the Police Department from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
To appoint Sean Diamond, Angela Clark, Mary Alice Machado, and Terri Therrien to one year terms with the Police Department from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
“Mr. Runyon moved to appoint Sean Diamond, Angela Clark, Mary Alice Machado, and Terri Therrien to one year terms with the Police Department from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Appoint David Slack, Charies Elliot and Jack Avellar as Assistant Harbormasters and Deputy Shellfish Constables for the Town of Orleans from July 1, 2022 to July 30, 2023
To appoint David Slack, Charies Elliot and Jack Avellar as Assistant Harbormasters and Deputy Shellfish Constables for the Town of Orleans from July 1, 2022 to July 30, 2023
“Mr. Runyon moved to appoint David Slack, Charies Elliot and Jack Avellar as Assistant Harbormasters and Deputy Shellfish Constables for the Town of Orleans from July 1, 2022 to July 30, 2023. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Appoint Eastham Department of Resources employees Michael O'Connor, Nicole Paine and Scott Richards of Eastham as Assistant Harbormasters and Deputy Shellfish Constables for the Town of Orleans...
To appoint Eastham Department of Resources employees Michael O'Connor, Nicole Paine and Scott Richards of Eastham as Assistant Harbormasters and Deputy Shellfish Constables for the Town of Orleans from July 1, 2022 to July 30, 2023
“Mr. Runyon moved to appoint Eastham Department of Resources employees Michael O'Connor, Nicole Paine and Scott Richards of Eastham as Assistant Harbormasters and Deputy Shellfish Constables for the Town of Orleans from July 1, 2022 to July 30, 2023. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Appoint Chatham Harbormaster employees Stuart Smith, Jason Holm, Michael Ryder as Assistant Harbormasters and Deputy Shellfish Constables for the Town of Orleans from July , 1, 2022 to July 30, 2023
To appoint Chatham Harbormaster employees Stuart Smith, Jason Holm, Michael Ryder as Assistant Harbormasters and Deputy Shellfish Constables for the Town of Orleans from July , 1, 2022 to July 30, 2023
“Mr. Runyon moved to appoint Chatham Harbormaster employees Stuart Smith, Jason Holm, Michael Ryder as Assistant Harbormasters and Deputy Shellfish Constables for the Town of Orleans from July , 1, 2022 to July 30, 2023. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Appoint Harwich Harbormaster employees John Rendon and William Neiser as Assistant Harbormasters and Deputy Shellfish Constables for the Town of Orleans from July 1, 2022 to July 30, 2023
To appoint Harwich Harbormaster employees John Rendon and William Neiser as Assistant Harbormasters and Deputy Shellfish Constables for the Town of Orleans from July 1, 2022 to July 30, 2023
“Mr. Runyon moved to appoint Harwich Harbormaster employees John Rendon and William Neiser as Assistant Harbormasters and Deputy Shellfish Constables for the Town of Orleans from July 1, 2022 to July 30, 2023. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Designate Deputy Town Administrator Liana Surdut as Temporary Town Administrator as required during FY23
To designate Deputy Town Administrator Liana Surdut as Temporary Town Administrator as required during FY23
“Mr. Runyon moved to designate Deputy Town Administrator Liana Surdut as Temporary Town Administrator as required during FY23. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Designate the following personnel as having emergency responsibilities during FY23: the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief, the Deputy Police Chief, the Director of Public Works and Natural...
To designate the following personnel as having emergency responsibilities during FY23: the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief, the Deputy Police Chief, the Director of Public Works and Natural Resources, the Public Works Manager, the Natural Resources Manager, and the Water Superintendent
“Mr. Runyon moved to designate the following personnel as having emergency responsibilities during FY23: the Fire Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief, the Deputy Police Chief, the Director of Public Works and Natural Resources, the Public Works Manager, the Natural Resources Manager, and the Water Superintendent. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Designate Mihaela Miteva as Parking Clerk under Massachusetts General Law #90, Section 20a1/2 as required during FY23
To designate Mihaela Miteva as Parking Clerk under Massachusetts General Law #90, Section 20a1/2 as required during FY23
“Mr. Runyon moved to designate Mihaela Miteva as Parking Clerk under Massachusetts General Law #90, Section 20a1/2 as required during FY23. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Adjourn the meeting at 9:09pm
To adjourn the meeting at 9:09pm
“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:09pm. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →