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Orleans Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

February 1, 2023

9 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

The Select Board go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

The Select Board go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body, and to reconvene in Open Session

The roll call does not give a vote for Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison, who were at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved the Select Board go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body, and to reconvene in Open Session. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. The vote was by roll call with Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon and Ms. Reed voting AYE. Motion passed: 3-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)

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Extend the Adult Supportive Day Program to include the towns of Eastham and Wellfieet

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To extend the Adult Supportive Day Program to include the towns of Eastham and Wellfieet

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to extend the Adult Supportive Day Program to include the towns of Eastham and Wellfieet. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)

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Appoint Denise Dunlap to the Council on Aging Board with a term ending 6/30/2025

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Denise Dunlap to the Council on Aging Board with a term ending 6/30/2025

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Denise Dunlap to the Council on Aging Board with a term ending 6/30/2025. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)

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The Select Board accept the resignation of Robert Cunningham from the Open Space committee with gratitude for his service

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Select Board accept the resignation of Robert Cunningham from the Open Space committee with gratitude for his service

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved that the Select Board accept the resignation of Robert Cunningham from the Open Space committee with gratitude for his service. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-.” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)

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Reappoint Richard Weeks to the Old Kings Highway Committee with a term ending 12/31/2023

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappoint Richard Weeks to the Old Kings Highway Committee with a term ending 12/31/2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint Richard Weeks to the Old Kings Highway Committee with a term ending 12/31/2023. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)

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The Select Board allow the installation of electricity by Eversource/NSTAR to go ahead at Putnam Farm located at 50 Bridge Road

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

The Select Board allow the installation of electricity by Eversource/NSTAR to go ahead at Putnam Farm located at 50 Bridge Road

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved the Select Board allow the installation of electricity by Eversource/NSTAR to go ahead at Putnam Farm located at 50 Bridge Road. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0- 7..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)

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Approve an annual Innholders License for Gremlin Hill Properties LLC dba A Little Inn on Pleasant Bay, located at 654 S. Orleans Rd, John Myers, Owner for nine (9) guest rooms, subject to all...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve an annual Innholders License for Gremlin Hill Properties LLC dba A Little Inn on Pleasant Bay, located at 654 S. Orleans Rd, John Myers, Owner for nine (9) guest rooms, subject to all licenses, permits and approvals and in accordance with all local and state rules, regulations, laws and by- laws. Said license to expire on December 31, 2023, unless sooner revoked by the Board

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to approve an annual Innholders License for Gremlin Hill Properties LLC dba A Little Inn on Pleasant Bay, located at 654 S. Orleans Rd, John Myers, Owner for nine (9) guest rooms, subject to all licenses, permits and approvals and in accordance with all local and state rules, regulations, laws and by- laws. Said license to expire on December 31, 2023, unless sooner revoked by the Board. Seconded by Mr. Herman. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)

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Move forward with research, organization and the steps necessary to prepare a warrant for the Fall Town Meeting to regulate the application of pesticides and herbicides

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To move forward with research, organization and the steps necessary to prepare a warrant for the Fall Town Meeting to regulate the application of pesticides and herbicides

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to move forward with research, organization and the steps necessary to prepare a warrant for the Fall Town Meeting to regulate the application of pesticides and herbicides. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)

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Adjourn

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to adjourn. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)

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

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