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Orleans Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

September 28, 2022

15 recorded votes, 8 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

During the meeting:

  • Kevin Galligan left before the meeting ended ("Mr. Galligan left the meeting").

Every vote, in order

Appoint Ben Wigren a member of the 4" of July Committee with 4 a term ending June 30, 2024 and to appoint Tighe Smith associate member to the 4h of July Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Ben Wigren a member of the 4" of July Committee with 4 a term ending June 30, 2024 and to appoint Tighe Smith associate member to the 4h of July Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Ben Wigren a member of the 4" of July Committee with 4 a term ending June 30, 2024 and to appoint Tighe Smith associate member to the 4h of July Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Deborah Winnick to the Cultural District Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Deborah Winnick to the Cultural District Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved to appoint Deborah Winnick to the Cultural District Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Rand Burkert a regular member to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Rand Burkert a regular member to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Rand Burkert a regular member to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Reappoint Martin Culik to the Cape Light Compact with a term ending June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappoint Martin Culik to the Cape Light Compact with a term ending June 30, 2025

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to reappoint Martin Culik to the Cape Light Compact with a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Replace Mr. Galetski on the Cape Light Compact with a new member, yet to be named

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To replace Mr. Galetski on the Cape Light Compact with a new member, yet to be named

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to replace Mr. Galetski on the Cape Light Compact with a new member, yet to be named. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Extend the term of Paul Cass on the Lower Cape Television Board of Directors to June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To extend the term of Paul Cass on the Lower Cape Television Board of Directors to June 30, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to extend the term of Paul Cass on the Lower Cape Television Board of Directors to June 30, 2023. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to apply Orleans Federal and Barnstable County ARPA funding to offset the cost of water quality improvements in the amount of $500,000 (Article 20) and replacement...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to apply Orleans Federal and Barnstable County ARPA funding to offset the cost of water quality improvements in the amount of $500,000 (Article 20) and replacement of water mains in the amount of $575,000 (Article 21) within the new Meetinghouse Pond Sewer Service Area

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to authorize the Town Administrator to apply Orleans Federal and Barnstable County ARPA funding to offset the cost of water quality improvements in the amount of $500,000 (Article 20) and replacement of water mains in the amount of $575,000 (Article 21) within the new Meetinghouse Pond Sewer Service Area. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Accept the Town Administrator's budget policy recommendations with the goal to maintain the current level of service while continuing to respond to greater demands on staff and invest in the...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the Town Administrator's budget policy recommendations with the goal to maintain the current level of service while continuing to respond to greater demands on staff and invest in the town's infrastructure needs

Kevin Galligan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mathison moved to accept the Town Administrator's budget policy recommendations with the goal to maintain the current level of service while continuing to respond to greater demands on staff and invest in the town's infrastructure needs. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Herman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the charge for the search committee for Town Manager subject to the edits discussed at the meeting

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the charge for the search committee for Town Manager subject to the edits discussed at the meeting

Kevin Galligan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mathison moved to approve the charge for the search committee for Town Manager subject to the edits discussed at the meeting. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Accept the amendments to the Special Act to Prohibit the Application of Fertilizer article

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the amendments to the Special Act to Prohibit the Application of Fertilizer article

Kevin Galligan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mathison moved to accept the amendments to the Special Act to Prohibit the Application of Fertilizer article. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Have the Town Administrator extend the CHO license for the Town Hall Annex until! December 31, 2022

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To have the Town Administrator extend the CHO license for the Town Hall Annex until! December 31, 2022

Kevin Galligan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to have the Town Administrator extend the CHO license for the Town Hall Annex until! December 31, 2022. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Designate Michaela Miteva as temporary Town Administrator from October 28 ~ November 4, 2022

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To designate Michaela Miteva as temporary Town Administrator from October 28 ~ November 4, 2022

Kevin Galligan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to designate Michaela Miteva as temporary Town Administrator from October 28 ~ November 4, 2022. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the request by the OES Parent Teacher Committee to hold the Annual Halloween Stroll on October 29, 2022 from 2pm to 4pm along Main Street

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the request by the OES Parent Teacher Committee to hold the Annual Halloween Stroll on October 29, 2022 from 2pm to 4pm along Main Street

Kevin Galligan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the request by the OES Parent Teacher Committee to hold the Annual Halloween Stroll on October 29, 2022 from 2pm to 4pm along Main Street. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the SRF application and execute grant agreements for Meetinghouse Pond sewer area

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To authorize the Town Administrator to sign the SRF application and execute grant agreements for Meetinghouse Pond sewer area

Kevin Galligan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the SRF application and execute grant agreements for Meetinghouse Pond sewer area. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adjourn the meeting

Kevin Galligan had left the meeting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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