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September 7, 2022
40 recorded votes, 3 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
Approve the application for a Special One Day Beer License for e Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance to serve malt beverages on September 28, 2022 from 5pm to 6.30pm at Nauset Marine East...
To approve the application for a Special One Day Beer License for e Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance to serve malt beverages on September 28, 2022 from 5pm to 6.30pm at Nauset Marine East located at 235 Main Street. The license is issued for three days to allow proper delivery and disposal of malt beverages, subject to all licenses, bylaws, permits and approvals and in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138, section 14
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the application for a Special One Day Beer License for e Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance to serve malt beverages on September 28, 2022 from 5pm to 6.30pm at Nauset Marine East located at 235 Main Street. The license is issued for three days to allow proper delivery and disposal of malt beverages, subject to all licenses, bylaws, permits and approvals and in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138, section 14. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Approve the four Memoranda of Agreement with the Police and Fire Unions as written
To approve the four Memoranda of Agreement with the Police and Fire Unions as written
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the four Memoranda of Agreement with the Police and Fire Unions as written. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Accept and recommend Article 5 to Fund the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Replacement Project
To accept and recommend Article 5 to Fund the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Replacement Project
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept and recommend Article 5 to Fund the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Replacement Project. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. »-_ The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place a general override ballot question on the December Special Election Ballot for $165,000 to fund the Orleans Police Federation Contract and $304,000 to fund the Orleans Permanent Firefighters...
To place a general override ballot question on the December Special Election Ballot for $165,000 to fund the Orleans Police Federation Contract and $304,000 to fund the Orleans Permanent Firefighters Contract
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place a general override ballot question on the December Special Election Ballot for $165,000 to fund the Orleans Police Federation Contract and $304,000 to fund the Orleans Permanent Firefighters Contract. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
The Select Board recommend the general override for $165,000 to fund the Orleans Police Federation Contract and $304,000 to fund the Orleans Permanent Firefighters Contract
The Select Board recommend the general override for $165,000 to fund the Orleans Police Federation Contract and $304,000 to fund the Orleans Permanent Firefighters Contract
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved the Select Board recommend the general override for $165,000 to fund the Orleans Police Federation Contract and $304,000 to fund the Orleans Permanent Firefighters Contract. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Accept and recommend Article 2 and Article 3 as printed for the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting
To accept and recommend Article 2 and Article 3 as printed for the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to accept and recommend Article 2 and Article 3 as printed for the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion for both articles. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Close the public hearing at 5:49
To close the public hearing at 5:49
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to close the public hearing at 5:49. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Approve the water rates as presented
To approve the water rates as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the water rates as presented. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Accept and recommend Article 4 allocating $40,000 for Unanticipated Employee Buy-outs
To accept and recommend Article 4 allocating $40,000 for Unanticipated Employee Buy-outs
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept and recommend Article 4 allocating $40,000 for Unanticipated Employee Buy-outs. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Use free cash to pay for the upgrade to the HVAC system at Orleans Elementary School
To use free cash to pay for the upgrade to the HVAC system at Orleans Elementary School
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to use free cash to pay for the upgrade to the HVAC system at Orleans Elementary School. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
The Select Board accept and recommend Article 7: The Replacement of the Existing Underground Fuel Tanks at Rock Harbor (that has a CZM coy matching grant) from free cash for $30,000
The Select Board accept and recommend Article 7: The Replacement of the Existing Underground Fuel Tanks at Rock Harbor (that has a CZM coy matching grant) from free cash for $30,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved the Select Board accept and recommend Article 7: The Replacement of the Existing Underground Fuel Tanks at Rock Harbor (that has a CZM coy matching grant) from free cash for $30,000. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
The Select Board accept and recommend Article 8: Final Phase of Design and Permitting of the Town Cove Bulkhead for $38,000 be funded from the Waterways Improvement and Maintenance Fund
The Select Board accept and recommend Article 8: Final Phase of Design and Permitting of the Town Cove Bulkhead for $38,000 be funded from the Waterways Improvement and Maintenance Fund
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved the Select Board accept and recommend Article 8: Final Phase of Design and Permitting of the Town Cove Bulkhead for $38,000 be funded from the Waterways Improvement and Maintenance Fund. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
The Select Board accept and recommend Article 11: Fund a Compensation Study for Steelworkers, Managers Unions and Police for $25,000
The Select Board accept and recommend Article 11: Fund a Compensation Study for Steelworkers, Managers Unions and Police for $25,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved the Select Board accept and recommend Article 11: Fund a Compensation Study for Steelworkers, Managers Unions and Police for $25,000. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Accept and recommend Article 12: Fund a New Town Manager
To accept and recommend Article 12: Fund a New Town Manager . Search for $30,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to accept and recommend Article 12: Fund a New Town Manager . Search for $30,000. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Accept and recommend Article 13: Amend General By-law Chapter 40 to provide a stipend for the parking clerk, assign the role of licensing agent, and create an assistant facilities manager position
To accept and recommend Article 13: Amend General By-law Chapter 40 to provide a stipend for the parking clerk, assign the role of licensing agent, and create an assistant facilities manager position
The minutes say "Mr. Galligan voted to ..." for the motion; Kevin Galligan is shown as the mover.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan voted to accept and recommend Article 13: Amend General By-law Chapter 40 to provide a stipend for the parking clerk, assign the role of licensing agent, and create an assistant facilities manager position. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
The Select Board recommend and strongly support Article 14: an Adopt the General Bylaw Requiring Licensing of Short Term Rentals
The Select Board recommend and strongly support Article 14: an Adopt the General Bylaw Requiring Licensing of Short Term Rentals
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved the Select Board recommend and strongly support Article 14: an Adopt the General Bylaw Requiring Licensing of Short Term Rentals. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Accept and recommend Article 15: Fund an Economic Value Study of Rock Harbor and Nauset Harbor from free cash for $15,000
To accept and recommend Article 15: Fund an Economic Value Study of Rock Harbor and Nauset Harbor from free cash for $15,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to accept and recommend Article 15: Fund an Economic Value Study of Rock Harbor and Nauset Harbor from free cash for $15,000. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)
Accept and recommend Article 16 to Replenish $31,250 to the Vehicle Stabilization Fund
To accept and recommend Article 16 to Replenish $31,250 to the Vehicle Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to accept and recommend Article 16 to Replenish $31,250 to the Vehicle Stabilization Fund. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)
Accept and recommend Article 17: Fund the Spring Town Meeting and Electronic Voting for $25,000 to be taken from free cash
To accept and recommend Article 17: Fund the Spring Town Meeting and Electronic Voting for $25,000 to be taken from free cash
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept and recommend Article 17: Fund the Spring Town Meeting and Electronic Voting for $25,000 to be taken from free cash. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Accept and recommend the Article 18 as written covering Rock Harbor Parking and to fund the first year for $32,500 from free cash
To accept and recommend the Article 18 as written covering Rock Harbor Parking and to fund the first year for $32,500 from free cash
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to accept and recommend the Article 18 as written covering Rock Harbor Parking and to fund the first year for $32,500 from free cash. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Remove Article 19 from the warrant regarding the conveyance or disposal of the former Governor Prence property
To remove Article 19 from the warrant regarding the conveyance or disposal of the former Governor Prence property
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to remove Article 19 from the warrant regarding the conveyance or disposal of the former Governor Prence property. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Accept and recommend Article 20: Authorize taking by eminent domain of Veteran's Memorial Park as written in the Select Board packet
To accept and recommend Article 20: Authorize taking by eminent domain of Veteran's Memorial Park as written in the Select Board packet. Mr. Galligan poy seconded the motion and noted language of the article should include the words "Veteran's Memorial Park at Academy Place
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to accept and recommend Article 20: Authorize taking by eminent domain of Veteran's Memorial Park as written in the Select Board packet. Mr. Galligan poy seconded the motion and noted language of the article should include the words "Veteran's Memorial Park at Academy Place." All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman)
Approve and recommend Article 21: Amend Home Rule Charter - Form of Government, Purpose & Effective Date
To approve and recommend Article 21: Amend Home Rule Charter - Form of Government, Purpose & Effective Date
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve and recommend Article 21: Amend Home Rule Charter - Form of Government, Purpose & Effective Date. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Accept and recommend Article 22: Amend the Home Rule Charter - Specific Provisions to Prevail
To accept and recommend Article 22: Amend the Home Rule Charter - Specific Provisions to Prevail
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to accept and recommend Article 22: Amend the Home Rule Charter - Specific Provisions to Prevail. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Accept and recommend of Article 23: Code of Conduct
To accept and recommend of Article 23: Code of Conduct
No: Galligan, Herman, MathisonAbstained: Reed, Runyon
From the minutes
“Runyon made a motion to accept and recommend of Article 23: Code of Conduct. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. No one voted in favor of the motion. Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, and Mr. Mathison voted NAY. Mr. Runyon and Ms. Reed abstained. The motion failed: 0-3-2.” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
Accept and recommend the Article 24 in the Select Board's packet regarding Home Rule Charter- Emergency Plan as written
To accept and recommend the Article 24 in the Select Board's packet regarding Home Rule Charter- Emergency Plan as written
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept and recommend the Article 24 in the Select Board's packet regarding Home Rule Charter- Emergency Plan as written. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Accept and recommend the Article 25- Amend Home Rule Charter - Chapter 4 as written in the Select Board packet
To accept and recommend the Article 25- Amend Home Rule Charter - Chapter 4 as written in the Select Board packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept and recommend the Article 25- Amend Home Rule Charter - Chapter 4 as written in the Select Board packet. Mr. Runyon seconded the | motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Accept and recommend the Article: 26 Amend Home Rule Charter -Responsibilities for Appointments
To accept and recommend the Article: 26 Amend Home Rule Charter -Responsibilities for Appointments
No: Galligan, Herman, Mathison, Reed, Runyon
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept and recommend the Article: 26 Amend Home Rule Charter -Responsibilities for Appointments. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted NAY. The motion failed: 0-5-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Accept and recommend the Article 27 as written in the Select Board's packet regarding a Town Moderator
To accept and recommend the Article 27 as written in the Select Board's packet regarding a Town Moderator
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept and recommend the Article 27 as written in the Select Board's packet regarding a Town Moderator. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Recommend the Article 28 in the Select Board's draft regarding a Title Change and Swearing In of Elected Officials
To recommend the Article 28 in the Select Board's draft regarding a Title Change and Swearing In of Elected Officials
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to recommend the Article 28 in the Select Board's draft regarding a Title Change and Swearing In of Elected Officials. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Accept and recommend Article 29: Amend Home Rule Charter - Cooperation as written in the Select Board's packet
To accept and recommend Article 29: Amend Home Rule Charter - Cooperation as written in the Select Board's packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept and recommend Article 29: Amend Home Rule Charter - Cooperation as written in the Select Board's packet. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Accept and recommend Article 30: Amend Home Rule Charter - Finance Committee as written in the Select Board's packet
To accept and recommend Article 30: Amend Home Rule Charter - Finance Committee as written in the Select Board's packet
From the minutes
“Galligan moved to accept and recommend Article 30: Amend Home Rule Charter - Finance Committee as written in the Select Board's packet. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Accept and recommend Article 31: Amend Home Rule Charter- Planning with a change of wording from "updated" to "reviewed."
To accept and recommend Article 31: Amend Home Rule Charter- Planning with a change of wording from "updated" to "reviewed."
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept and recommend Article 31: Amend Home Rule Charter- Planning with a change of wording from "updated" to "reviewed." Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Mr. Herman and Mr. Kelly revise the language of the Article regarding the Special Legislation to Prohibit Application of Fertilizer and the Select Board vote at a future date to recommend the...
That Mr. Herman and Mr. Kelly revise the language of the Article regarding the Special Legislation to Prohibit Application of Fertilizer and the Select Board vote at a future date to recommend the Article with the understanding that the revised language will be printed in the Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved that Mr. Herman and Mr. Kelly revise the language of the Article regarding the Special Legislation to Prohibit Application of Fertilizer and the Select Board vote at a future date to recommend the Article with the understanding that the revised language will be printed in the Warrant. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)
Accept and recommend Article 33 -- Adult Summer Program Fees
To accept and recommend Article 33 -- Adult Summer Program Fees
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to accept and recommend Article 33 -- Adult Summer Program Fees. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
Accept and recommend Article 34: Fund Former Governor Prence Property Maintenance and Insurance for $75,000 from free cash
To accept and recommend Article 34: Fund Former Governor Prence Property Maintenance and Insurance for $75,000 from free cash
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to accept and recommend Article 34: Fund Former Governor Prence Property Maintenance and Insurance for $75,000 from free cash. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)
Accept and recommend Article 35: Amend the Sewer fy Assessment Bylaw as printed
To accept and recommend Article 35: Amend the Sewer fy Assessment Bylaw as printed
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept and recommend Article 35: Amend the Sewer fy Assessment Bylaw as printed. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Accept and recommend Article 36 ~ Reauthorize Special Act for Sewer Betterment Allocation Method & Rescind Ch. 381 of the Act 2008
To accept and recommend Article 36 ~ Reauthorize Special Act for Sewer Betterment Allocation Method & Rescind Ch. 381 of the Act 2008
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept and recommend Article 36 ~ Reauthorize Special Act for Sewer Betterment Allocation Method & Rescind Ch. 381 of the Act 2008. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Accept and recommend Article 37
To accept and recommend Article 37
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept and recommend Article 37. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
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