MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
August 24, 2022
14 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Mark Mathison, Kevin Galligan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kevin Galligan left for part of the meeting ("Mr. Galligan left the meeting" ... "Kevin Galligan returned to the meeting").
- Michael Herman left before the meeting ended ("Mr. Herman left the meeting").
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to - collective bargaining and negotiations with non-union employees and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to - collective bargaining and negotiations with non-union employees and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the 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 - collective bargaining and negotiations with non-union employees and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body, and to reconvene in Open Session. Mr. Runyon seconded motion. All 8 voted Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve the request to install +/- 45 feet of 3inch conduit from handhole 101/H3 to 101/H3A together with such sustaining fixtures as they find necessary as presented on the modified plan provided...
To approve the request to install +/- 45 feet of 3inch conduit from handhole 101/H3 to 101/H3A together with such sustaining fixtures as they find necessary as presented on the modified plan provided to the Select Board
The minutes say "Mr. Mathison moved to approve the request to install +/- 45 feet of 3inch conduit ... Mr. Herman seconded the motion." and record this vote after the vote to close the hearing. The roll call lists Kevin Galligan, but the minutes show this member as not present (Kevin Galligan had left the meeting). Showing the count only. Kevin Galligan had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Vote by Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison and Ms. Reed in favor of the motion. The motion to close the public hearing passed: 4-0-0. (Kevin Galligan returned to the meeting via zoom). Mr. Galligan had no further comments or questions regarding the pole hearing or the motion. Vote on the motion to approve the installation of conduit was by roll call: Mr. Herman voted AYE, Mr. Mathison voted AYE, Mr. Runyon voted Aye, Mr. Galligan voted AYE, Ms. Reed voted AYE. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Herman)
Adopt the Order of Taking of the Easements of the Meeting Pond Sewer Area
To adopt the Order of Taking of the Easements of the Meeting Pond Sewer Area
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to adopt the Order of Taking of the Easements of the Meeting Pond Sewer Area. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Herman, and Ms. Reed voting AYE. Motion passed: 5-0- 0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
Michael Herman had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, and Ms. Reed voting AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Put the proposed short-term rental bylaw on the Town Meeting warrant, with the amendment on virtual advertising
The proposed bylaw be put on the warrant for the upcoming Town Meeting as written in the Select Board packet, as amended to include a directive from the Board that the future development of the short term rental application include a copy of any virtual advertising for the property being registered
One roll call covered the motion and the amendment ("Vote by roll call for the motion and amendment"). Michael Herman had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved the proposed bylaw be put on the warrant for the upcoming Town oe Meeting as written in the Select Board packet. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Mr. Galligan moved to amend to motion to include a directive from the Board that the roy future development of the short term rental application include a copy of any virtual advertising for the property being registered. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call for the motion and amendment: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, and Ms. Reed voted aye. The motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Extend the date of the Community Center Task Force through to October 21, 2022
To extend the date of the Community Center Task Force through to October 21, 2022
Michael Herman had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to extend the date of the Community Center Task Force through to October 21, 2022. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, and Ms. Reed voted AYE..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of March 21, 2022
To approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of March 21, 2022
Michael Herman had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of March 21, 2022. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed voted AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of March 23, 2022
To approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of March 23, 2022
Michael Herman had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of March 23, 2022. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed voted AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of April 6, 2022
To approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of April 6, 2022
Michael Herman had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Runyon moved to approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of April 6, 2022. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed voted AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of April 13, 2022
To approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of April 13, 2022
Michael Herman had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Runyon moved to approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of April 13, 2022. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Ms. Reed noted a minor change to the name of the Economic Development Commission and another organization's name. Vote was by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed voted AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of April 20, i 2022
To approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of April 20, i 2022
Michael Herman had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of April 20, i 2022. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Ms. Reed noted a correction to a typo. Vote OS was by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed voted AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of April 27, 2022
To approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of April 27, 2022
Michael Herman had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the minutes of the Select Board meeting of April 27, 2022. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed voted AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Approve the Special One Day Beer & Wine License application by Blue Bubbles, LLC to serve wine and malt beverages at an outdoor event on August 27, 2022 from 5pm to 9pm at 116-118 Route 6A. The...
To approve the Special One Day Beer & Wine License application by Blue Bubbles, LLC to serve wine and malt beverages at an outdoor event on August 27, 2022 from 5pm to 9pm at 116-118 Route 6A. The license is issued for three days to allow the proper delivery and disposal of wine and malt beverages subject to bylaws, permits and regulations and subject to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138, section 14
Michael Herman had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the Special One Day Beer & Wine License application by Blue Bubbles, LLC to serve wine and malt beverages at an outdoor event on August 27, 2022 from 5pm to 9pm at 116-118 Route 6A. The license is issued for three days to allow the proper delivery and disposal of wine and malt beverages subject to bylaws, permits and regulations and subject to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138, section 14. Motion seconded by Mr. Mathison. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, and Ms. Reed voted AYE. The motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
Michael Herman had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Mathison. Vote by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, and Ms. Reed voted AYE. The motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
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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