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19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison
Absent: None
Elect Maxine Minkoff to the Planning Board as an associate member with a term ending 6/30/24
To elect Maxine Minkoff to the Planning Board as an associate member with a term ending 6/30/24
“Mr. Herman moved to elect Maxine Minkoff to the Planning Board as an associate member with a term ending 6/30/24. Motion seconded by Mr. Runyon. All voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Appoint Karen Pierson to the Cultural District Committee / with a term ending 6/30/23
To appoint Karen Pierson to the Cultural District Committee / with a term ending 6/30/23
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Karen Pierson to the Cultural District Committee / with a term ending 6/30/23. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. oo Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Appoint David Jacobson as the alternate on the Cape Light Compact with a term ending 6/30/25
To appoint David Jacobson as the alternate on the Cape Light Compact with a term ending 6/30/25
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint David Jacobson as the alternate on the Cape Light Compact with a term ending 6/30/25. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Continue the pole hearing for 163 Pochet Road until January 11, 2023 at 5:15pm
To continue the pole hearing for 163 Pochet Road until January 11, 2023 at 5:15pm
“Mr. Herman moved to continue the pole hearing for 163 Pochet Road until January 11, 2023 at 5:15pm. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted AYE. The motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Approve the application by Cantina Bandida Corp. dba Las Chidas to be located at 43 Route 6A, Meredith Gallant, Manager, subject to all local and state rules, regulations, permits, approvals,...
To approve the application by Cantina Bandida Corp. dba Las Chidas to be located at 43 Route 6A, Meredith Gallant, Manager, subject to all local and state rules, regulations, permits, approvals, laws, and bylaws and in accordance with the Town of Orleans Rules & Regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority revised on June 10, 2015, and Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138. The licensed hours of operations shall be from 11:30 a.m. to 1.00am. 7 days a week. Said license to be issued after approval from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is received and expiring on December 31, 2023, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the application by Cantina Bandida Corp. dba Las Chidas to be located at 43 Route 6A, Meredith Gallant, Manager, subject to all local and state rules, regulations, permits, approvals, laws, and bylaws and in accordance with the Town of Orleans Rules & Regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority revised on June 10, 2015, and Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138. The licensed hours of operations shall be from 11:30 a.m. to 1.00am. 7 days a week. Said license to be issued after approval from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission is received and expiring on December 31, 2023, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
“Runyon moved to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
Approve the application for a new Annual Common Victualler license for Cantina Bandida Corp. dba Las Chidas to be located at 43 Route 6A, Meredith Gallant, Manager, subject to all local and state...
To approve the application for a new Annual Common Victualler license for Cantina Bandida Corp. dba Las Chidas to be located at 43 Route 6A, Meredith Gallant, Manager, subject to all local and state rules, a regulations, permits, approvals, laws, and bylaws The licensed hours of operations shall be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. seven (7) days a week. Said license to be issued for 2023 calendar year and expiring on December 31, 2023, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the application for a new Annual Common Victualler license for Cantina Bandida Corp. dba Las Chidas to be located at 43 Route 6A, Meredith Gallant, Manager, subject to all local and state rules, a regulations, permits, approvals, laws, and bylaws The licensed hours of operations shall be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. seven (7) days a week. Said license to be issued for 2023 calendar year and expiring on December 31, 2023, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Furlough the New Fire and Rescue Feasibility Study Committee until such time as there is work available for them to do
To furlough the New Fire and Rescue Feasibility Study Committee until such time as there is work available for them to do
“Mr. Runyon moved to furlough the New Fire and Rescue Feasibility Study Committee until such time as there is work available for them to do. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Approve the request of Mathew Conley, owner/manager of Four Mermaids Inc. dba Barley Neck Inn, located at 5 Beach Road to temporarily close for business from January 8, 2023 to April 5, 2023, in...
To approve the request of Mathew Conley, owner/manager of Four Mermaids Inc. dba Barley Neck Inn, located at 5 Beach Road to temporarily close for business from January 8, 2023 to April 5, 2023, in accordance with the Town of Orleans Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority under M.G.L. Chapter 138
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the request of Mathew Conley, owner/manager of Four Mermaids Inc. dba Barley Neck Inn, located at 5 Beach Road to temporarily close for business from January 8, 2023 to April 5, 2023, in accordance with the Town of Orleans Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority under M.G.L. Chapter 138. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
The Select Board submit the application for the Old Firehouse rehabilitation, with edits, to the Community Preservation Committee for the FY24 grant season
The Select Board submit the application for the Old Firehouse rehabilitation, with edits, to the Community Preservation Committee for the FY24 grant season
“Mr. Herman moved the Select Board submit the application for the Old Firehouse rehabilitation, with edits, to the Community Preservation Committee for the FY24 grant season. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
The appropriate entity, whether the Historic Commission or another entity, to file the Form B for the Old Firehouse, on the Select Board's : behalf, so that the Board may be eligible to apply for...
The appropriate entity, whether the Historic Commission or another entity, to file the Form B for the Old Firehouse, on the Select Board's : behalf, so that the Board may be eligible to apply for additional grant funds
“Mr. Galligan moved the appropriate entity, whether the Historic Commission or another entity, to file the Form B for the Old Firehouse, on the Select Board's : behalf, so that the Board may be eligible to apply for additional grant funds. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
The Chair make the edits to the comment letter to the MDAR for Eversource's Vegetation Management Plan and 5-year YOP for Rights-of-Way Maintenance and send it
The Chair make the edits to the comment letter to the MDAR for Eversource's Vegetation Management Plan and 5-year YOP for Rights-of-Way Maintenance and send it
“Mr. Galligan moved the Chair make the edits to the comment letter to the MDAR for Eversource's Vegetation Management Plan and 5-year YOP for Rights-of-Way Maintenance and send it. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Sign the Special Election Warrant for December 6, 2022 as included in the Select Board packet with the correction to the signature page
To sign the Special Election Warrant for December 6, 2022 as included in the Select Board packet with the correction to the signature page
“Mr. Galligan moved to sign the Special Election Warrant for December 6, 2022 as included in the Select Board packet with the correction to the signature page. Mr. Runyon second the motion. All voted in favor. The motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Approve the minutes of July 6, 2022 with edit regarding conservation restriction disclosure
To approve the minutes of July 6, 2022 with edit regarding conservation restriction disclosure
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the minutes of July 6, 2022 with edit regarding conservation restriction disclosure. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve the minutes of July 8, 2022 as written
To approve the minutes of July 8, 2022 as written
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the minutes of July 8, 2022 as written. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve the minutes of July 13, 2022 as written
To approve the minutes of July 13, 2022 as written
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the minutes of July 13, 2022 as written. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve the minutes of July 20, 2022 as written
To approve the minutes of July 20, 2022 as written
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the minutes of July 20, 2022 as written. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve the 2023 Scholarship Trust Fund recommendations
To approve the 2023 Scholarship Trust Fund recommendations
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the 2023 Scholarship Trust Fund recommendations Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Adjourn the meeting at 9.10pm
To adjourn the meeting at 9.10pm
“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn the meeting at 9.10pm. Mr. Herman seconded the - motion. All voted in favor. The motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
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