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December 7, 2022
17 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
Sign the agreement for Interim Town Administrator with Mr. Charles Sumner with a start date of January 3, 2023 for a term of 90 days, that is extendable
To sign the agreement for Interim Town Administrator with Mr. Charles Sumner with a start date of January 3, 2023 for a term of 90 days, that is extendable
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to sign the agreement for Interim Town Administrator with Mr. Charles Sumner with a start date of January 3, 2023 for a term of 90 days, that is extendable. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
The Town elect to tax all classes of property at a factor of one and reject i the Residential and Small Commercial Exemptions for FY23
The Town elect to tax all classes of property at a factor of one and reject i the Residential and Small Commercial Exemptions for FY23
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved the Town elect to tax all classes of property at a factor of one and reject i the Residential and Small Commercial Exemptions for FY23. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0 6..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Amend the Town Manager Search Committee charge to say it will include 7 members and add one ex-officio member from the Finance Committee
To amend the Town Manager Search Committee charge to say it will include 7 members and add one ex-officio member from the Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to amend the Town Manager Search Committee charge to say it will include 7 members and add one ex-officio member from the Finance Committee. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
The Select Board makes the determination that the Conservation Restrictions for 109 Portanimicut Rd. Lot 3 and 22 Richwood Farm Lane further the conservation value of the properties and are in the...
The Select Board makes the determination that the Conservation Restrictions for 109 Portanimicut Rd. Lot 3 and 22 Richwood Farm Lane further the conservation value of the properties and are in the public interest
From the minutes
“Herman moved the Select Board makes the determination that the Conservation Restrictions for 109 Portanimicut Rd. Lot 3 and 22 Richwood Farm Lane further the conservation value of the properties and are in the public interest. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Approve Mr. Waugh's request for change of manager from Zeandre Hines to Susan Keyes for the Annual Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License held by Nauset Farms LLC dba Nauset Farms, located...
To approve Mr. Waugh's request for change of manager from Zeandre Hines to Susan Keyes for the Annual Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License held by Nauset Farms LLC dba Nauset Farms, located at 199 Main St, Orleans. Approval is subject to all local and state permits, licenses and approvals, laws, and bylaws and in accordance with the Town of Orleans Rules & Regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority adopted December 21, 1994, last amended June 10, 2015 and Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 and will become final after approval from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve Mr. Waugh's request for change of manager from Zeandre Hines to Susan Keyes for the Annual Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License held by Nauset Farms LLC dba Nauset Farms, located at 199 Main St, Orleans. Approval is subject to all local and state permits, licenses and approvals, laws, and bylaws and in accordance with the Town of Orleans Rules & Regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority adopted December 21, 1994, last amended June 10, 2015 and Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 and will become final after approval from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Approve the request of Cameron Hadfield, owner/manager of Nauset Gastronomy Inc. dba The Rail, located at 222 Main Street to temporarily close for business from December 19, 2022 to March 19,...
To approve the request of Cameron Hadfield, owner/manager of Nauset Gastronomy Inc. dba The Rail, located at 222 Main Street to temporarily close for business from December 19, 2022 to March 19, 2023, in accordance with the Town of Orleans Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority under M.G.L. Chapter 138
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the request of Cameron Hadfield, owner/manager of Nauset Gastronomy Inc. dba The Rail, located at 222 Main Street to temporarily close for business from December 19, 2022 to March 19, 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 in favor. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve the request of Housing Assistance Corporation for a Special One Day Beer and Wine Beverage license from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on December 12, 2022 at 78 Route 6A for a holiday event
To approve the request of Housing Assistance Corporation for a Special One Day Beer and Wine Beverage license from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on December 12, 2022 at 78 Route 6A for a holiday event. The license is issued for three days to allow proper delivery 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 Sec. 14
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the request of Housing Assistance Corporation for a Special One Day Beer and Wine Beverage license from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on December 12, 2022 at 78 Route 6A for a holiday event. The license is issued for three days to allow proper delivery 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 Sec. 14. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Approve the 2023 renewal of the Auto Class | and Class II Licenses for the businesses listed, subject to compliance with the Workers' Compensation Act and all applicable federal, state, and local...
To approve the 2023 renewal of the Auto Class | and Class II Licenses for the businesses listed, subject to compliance with the Workers' Compensation Act and all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and bylaws. All licenses expire on January 1, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the 2023 renewal of the Auto Class | and Class II Licenses for the businesses listed, subject to compliance with the Workers' Compensation Act and all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and bylaws. All licenses expire on January 1, 2024. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Vote to approve the renewal of the Common Victualler Licenses for 2023 for the businesses listed, subject to compliance with the Workers' Compensation Act and all applicable federal, state, and...
To vote to approve the renewal of the Common Victualler Licenses for 2023 for the businesses listed, subject to compliance with the Workers' Compensation Act and all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and bylaws. All licenses expire on December 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to vote to approve the renewal of the Common Victualler Licenses for 2023 for the businesses listed, subject to compliance with the Workers' Compensation Act and all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and bylaws. All licenses expire on December 31, 2023. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Renew the Weekday and Sunday Entertainment and Mechanical Device Licenses for 2023
To vote to renew the Weekday Entertainment Licenses, Sunday Entertainment Licenses and Mechanical Device Licenses for 2023 for the businesses listed, subject to compliance with the Workers' Compensation Act and all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and bylaws
A caveat was moved and then removed; the minutes say "All voted in favor of the original motion."
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to vote to renew the Weekday Entertainment Licenses, Sunday Entertainment Licenses and Mechanical Device Licenses for 2023 for the businesses listed, subject to compliance with the Workers' Compensation Act and all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and bylaws. All licenses expire on December 31, 2023. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Mr. Herman moved to amend his motion to include the caveat: The requirement in the motion is to have windows and doors closed while music is playing is to minimize the noise impact to abutting properties. Mr. Galligan seconded the amended motion. After discussion, Mr. Herman moved to remove the caveat. Mr. Galligan seconded the removal of the caveat. All voted in favor of the original motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Vote to renew the Hawkers and Peddler's Licenses for 2023 for i the businesses listed, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and bylaws
To vote to renew the Hawkers and Peddler's Licenses for 2023 for i the businesses listed, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and bylaws. All licenses expire on December 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to vote to renew the Hawkers and Peddler's Licenses for 2023 for i the businesses listed, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and bylaws. All licenses expire on December 31, 2023. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Renew the 2023 Lodging House and Innholder Licenses for the businesses listed, subject to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and bylaws
To renew the 2023 Lodging House and Innholder Licenses for the businesses listed, subject to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and bylaws. All licenses expire on December 31, 2023. Galligan seconded the
From the minutes
“Herman moved to renew the 2023 Lodging House and Innholder Licenses for the businesses listed, subject to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and bylaws. All licenses expire on December 31, 2023. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman)
Vote to renew the All Alcoholic and Wine and Malt Beverage Common Victualler Liquor Licenses, All Alcoholic Beverage Innholder, All Alcoholic i Beverage Club & Wine & Mait General On-Premises...
To vote to renew the All Alcoholic and Wine and Malt Beverage Common Victualler Liquor Licenses, All Alcoholic Beverage Innholder, All Alcoholic i Beverage Club & Wine & Mait General On-Premises Liquor Licenses for 2023 for the businesses listed, subject to all permits, approvals and licenses and all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and bylaws. Said licenses to expire on December 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to vote to renew the All Alcoholic and Wine and Malt Beverage Common Victualler Liquor Licenses, All Alcoholic Beverage Innholder, All Alcoholic i Beverage Club & Wine & Mait General On-Premises Liquor Licenses for 2023 for the businesses listed, subject to all permits, approvals and licenses and all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and bylaws. Said licenses to expire on December 31, 2023. Motion seconded by Mr. Galligan. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Vote to renew the All Alcoholic and Wine and Mait Beverage Package Good Stores Liquor Licenses for 2023 for the businesses listed, subject to all permits, approvals, licenses and all applicable...
To vote to renew the All Alcoholic and Wine and Mait Beverage Package Good Stores Liquor Licenses for 2023 for the businesses listed, subject to all permits, approvals, licenses and all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and bylaws. Said licenses to expire on December 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Herman moved to vote to renew the All Alcoholic and Wine and Mait Beverage Package Good Stores Liquor Licenses for 2023 for the businesses listed, subject to all permits, approvals, licenses and all applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, laws, and bylaws. Said licenses to expire on December 31, 2023. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Sign the warrant for the January 10, 2023 Special Election to be held at the Orleans Council on Aging from 11am to 7pm
To sign the warrant for the January 10, 2023 Special Election to be held at the Orleans Council on Aging from 11am to 7pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to sign the warrant for the January 10, 2023 Special Election to be held at the Orleans Council on Aging from 11am to 7pm. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Close non-emergency services for the Town of Orleans on December 22, 2022 after a half day (four hours early)
To close non-emergency services for the Town of Orleans on December 22, 2022 after a half day (four hours early)
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to close non-emergency services for the Town of Orleans on December 22, 2022 after a half day (four hours early). Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
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