MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
July 20, 2022
17 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property and that the Chair declare that an open meeting...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating or negotiating position of the body, and to reconvene in Open Session
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating or negotiating position of the body, and to reconvene in Open Session. Mr. Runyon seconded motion. All voted Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Nominate John Fuller to the Assembly of Delegates
To nominate John Fuller to the Assembly of Delegates
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman made a motion to nominate John Fuller to the Assembly of Delegates. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote was unanimously in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve NStar Electric Company's and Verizon's petition (as co-owners) to install od 45 feet+/- of 3 inch conduit from the proposed handhold 39/PH6B to the handhold 39/PH6A with the edits 4 as...
To approve NStar Electric Company's and Verizon's petition (as co-owners) to install od 45 feet+/- of 3 inch conduit from the proposed handhold 39/PH6B to the handhold 39/PH6A with the edits 4 as noted by Mr. Daley and the Water Department and the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve NStar Electric Company's and Verizon's petition (as co-owners) to install od 45 feet+/- of 3 inch conduit from the proposed handhold 39/PH6B to the handhold 39/PH6A with the edits 4 as noted by Mr. Daley and the Water Department and the Town Administrator. Mr. Herman seconded the : i motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Approve the language regarding Length of Service for Appointed Committee members as submitted
To approve the language regarding Length of Service for Appointed Committee members as submitted
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to approve the language regarding Length of Service for Appointed Committee members as submitted. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Herman)
Michael Herman be appointed as Select Board Liaison to the Affordable 4 Housing Trust Fund Board with a term ending 6/30/24
That Michael Herman be appointed as Select Board Liaison to the Affordable 4 Housing Trust Fund Board with a term ending 6/30/24
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved that Michael Herman be appointed as Select Board Liaison to the Affordable 4 Housing Trust Fund Board with a term ending 6/30/24. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)
Reappoint Alexis Mathison to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board with a ee term ending 6/30/24
To reappoint Alexis Mathison to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board with a ee term ending 6/30/24
Mark Mathison stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint Alexis Mathison to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board with a ee term ending 6/30/24. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Mr. Mathison recused himself. oon Motion passed: 4-0-1..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Reappoint Katie Wibby and Alan McClennen to the Housing Trust Board, both with terms ending 6/30/24
To reappoint Katie Wibby and Alan McClennen to the Housing Trust Board, both with terms ending 6/30/24
The minutes say 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon and Kevin Galligan). Showing the count only. Mark Mathison stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to reappoint Katie Wibby and Alan McClennen to the Housing Trust Board, both with terms ending 6/30/24. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Postpone the reappointment of members to the Agricultural Committee
To postpone the reappointment of members to the Agricultural Committee
The minutes say 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon and Kevin Galligan). Showing the count only. Mark Mathison stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to postpone the reappointment of members to the Agricultural Committee. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Galligan)
Reappoint John Lipman to the Community Preservation Committee with a term ending 6/30/25
To reappoint John Lipman to the Community Preservation Committee with a term ending 6/30/25
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint John Lipman to the Community Preservation Committee with a term ending 6/30/25. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Reappoint Deborah Steven and Sandra Chernick to the Council on Aging with a term ending 6/30/25
To reappoint Deborah Steven and Sandra Chernick to the Council on Aging with a term ending 6/30/25
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint Deborah Steven and Sandra Chernick to the Council on Aging with a term ending 6/30/25. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Reappoint Heather Morin and Claire Gradone to the Cultural Council with terms ending 6/30/25
To reappoint Heather Morin and Claire Gradone to the Cultural Council with terms ending 6/30/25
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to reappoint Heather Morin and Claire Gradone to the Cultural Council with terms ending 6/30/25. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Reappoint Bonny Campbell-Runyon and Norma Gwin to the Cultural District Committee with terms ending 6/30/25
To reappoint Bonny Campbell-Runyon and Norma Gwin to the Cultural District Committee with terms ending 6/30/25
Yes: Galligan, Herman, Mathison, ReedAbstained: Runyon
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to reappoint Bonny Campbell-Runyon and Norma Gwin to the Cultural District Committee with terms ending 6/30/25. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Mr. Runyon abstained. Other members voted AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-1..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Appoint Dick Hartmann as member to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee
To appoint Dick Hartmann as member to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Dick Hartmann as member to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Elevate Matt Cole to regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term ending 6/30/25
To elevate Matt Cole to regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term ending 6/30/25
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to elevate Matt Cole to regular member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term ending 6/30/25. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Appoint William Curtain and Daniel Cahine to the Police Department for terms effective July 18, 2022 ~ June 30, 2023
To appoint William Curtain and Daniel Cahine to the Police Department for terms effective July 18, 2022 ~ June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to appoint William Curtain and Daniel Cahine to the Police Department for terms effective July 18, 2022 ~ June 30, 2023. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
The Chair of the Select Board sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Eastham regarding the dredging at Rock Harbor
The Chair of the Select Board sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Eastham regarding the dredging at Rock Harbor
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved the Chair of the Select Board sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Eastham regarding the dredging at Rock Harbor. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Adjourn the meeting at 9pm
To adjourn the meeting at 9pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to adjourn the meeting at 9pm. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. ue All voted in favor. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (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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