MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
October 12, 2022
13 recorded votes, 1 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 request of Wild Response Inc. for a Special One Day Beer and Wine License for 1pm to 6pm on October 22, 2022 at 2 Namskaket Road for a fundraising event
To approve the request of Wild Response Inc. for a Special One Day Beer and Wine License for 1pm to 6pm on October 22, 2022 at 2 Namskaket Road for a fundraising event. The license is issued for three days to allow proper delivery, storage, and disposal of wine and 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. Herman moved to approve the request of Wild Response Inc. for a Special One Day Beer and Wine License for 1pm to 6pm on October 22, 2022 at 2 Namskaket Road for a fundraising event. The license is issued for three days to allow proper delivery, storage, and disposal of wine and malt beverages, subject to all licenses, bylaws, permits and approvals and in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138, section 14. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion to close the hearing. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Renew the shellfish license for Ward Aquafarm
To approve the request to grant the renewal of a shellfish license for Ward Aquafarm with a license expiration of February 1, 2023
The minutes say "Mr. Herman moved to approve the request to grant the renewal of a shellfish license for Ward Aquafarm ... Mr. Runyon seconded the motion." and record this vote after the vote to close the hearing.
From the minutes
“All voted in favor of the motion to approve the shellfish license. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Change the Adult Summer Programming nonresident fee from $15 to $30
To change the Adult Summer Programming nonresident fee from $15 to $30
From the minutes
“Runyon moved to change the Adult Summer Programming nonresident fee from $15 to $30. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Close the public hearing at 7:42pm
To close the public hearing at 7:42pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to close the public hearing at 7:42pm. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Authorize the use of $32,000 to retain a new parking vendor for the Town of Orleans
To authorize the use of $32,000 to retain a new parking vendor for the Town of Orleans. A nonresident parking program at Rock Harbor will NOT be authorized
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to authorize the use of $32,000 to retain a new parking vendor for the Town of Orleans. A nonresident parking program at Rock Harbor will NOT be authorized. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Galligan)
Approve the unpaid bills of prior year as presented on page 20 of the Select Board's meeting packet for presentation at the Special Town Meeting on October 17, 2022 including Water Department -...
To approve the unpaid bills of prior year as presented on page 20 of the Select Board's meeting packet for presentation at the Special Town Meeting on October 17, 2022 including Water Department - Barnstable County Health Laboratory testing for $30/ Beaches Enterprise - American Red Cross (training) for $450; Police Department - Harwich Port Heating & Cooling (maintenance contracts) for $934; and Town Administrative Department - Cabot Risk Strategies (insurance) for $5595
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman made a motion to approve the unpaid bills of prior year as presented on page 20 of the Select Board's meeting packet for presentation at the Special Town Meeting on October 17, 2022 including Water Department - Barnstable County Health Laboratory testing for $30/ Beaches Enterprise - American Red Cross (training) for $450; Police Department - Harwich Port Heating & Cooling (maintenance contracts) for $934; and Town Administrative Department - Cabot Risk Strategies (insurance) for $5595. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Reaffirm the motion for the WTP Lagoon replacement project for the adjusted amount of $1,900,000
To reaffirm the motion for the WTP Lagoon replacement project for the adjusted amount of $1,900,000
From the minutes
“Galligan moved to reaffirm the motion for the WTP Lagoon replacement project for the adjusted amount of $1,900,000. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. The motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Indefinitely postpone the vote on the article to amend the Home Rule Charter: Responsibility for Appointments
To indefinitely postpone the vote on the article to amend the Home Rule Charter: Responsibility for Appointments
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to indefinitely postpone the vote on the article to amend the Home Rule Charter: Responsibility for Appointments. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. The motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place six general override questions on the December 6, 2022 election ballot as follows: three override questions for Article 2-Fund Orleans Police Federation Contract for FY23 at $16,000, FY24 at...
To place six general override questions on the December 6, 2022 election ballot as follows: three override questions for Article 2-Fund Orleans Police Federation Contract for FY23 at $16,000, FY24 at $45,000 and FY25 at $104,000 fora total of $165,000; and to place three override questions for Article 3 - Fund Orleans Permanent Firefighters Association Contract for FY23 at $75,100, FY24 at $65,000 and FY25 at $163,400 for a total of $304,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to place six general override questions on the December 6, 2022 election ballot as follows: three override questions for Article 2-Fund Orleans Police Federation Contract for FY23 at $16,000, FY24 at $45,000 and FY25 at $104,000 fora total of $165,000; and to place three override questions for Article 3 - Fund Orleans Permanent Firefighters Association Contract for FY23 at $75,100, FY24 at $65,000 and FY25 at $163,400 for a total of $304,000. Seconded by Mr. Galligan. All voted in favor. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Re-appoint Kevin Galligan to the Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Board
To re-appoint Kevin Galligan to the Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to re-appoint Kevin Galligan to the Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Board. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. The motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Herman)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor of adjournment. Motion carried: 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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