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February 15, 2023
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The file the town posted is marked "Draft".
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...
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 minutes say the motion carried but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
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. Ail voted Aye. Motion passed..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve the minutes of Sept. 7, 2022
To approve the minutes of Sept. 7, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the minutes of Sept. 7, 2022. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Approve the minutes of Sept. 14, 2022
To approve the minutes of Sept. 14, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the minutes of Sept. 14, 2022. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Approve the minutes of Sept. 21, 2022
To approve the minutes of Sept. 21, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the minutes of Sept. 21, 2022. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Approve the minutes of Sept. 28, 2022 with a minor edit to spelling
To approve the minutes of Sept. 28, 2022 with a minor edit to spelling
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the minutes of Sept. 28, 2022 with a minor edit to spelling. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Close the public hearing at 5:17pm
To close the public hearing at 5:17pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to close the public hearing at 5:17pm. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
Authorize the request from Eversource for the installation of conduits pursuant to Plan No. 11069899 dated January 10, 2023 for the installation of 50' +/- of 2-6" conduit from existing pole #...
To authorize the request from Eversource for the installation of conduits pursuant to Plan No. 11069899 dated January 10, 2023 for the installation of 50' +/- of 2-6" conduit from existing pole # 148/19 to 7 Finlay Road incorporating the conditions from the Town of Orleans Department of Public Works and the Highway Department
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to authorize the request from Eversource for the installation of conduits pursuant to Plan No. 11069899 dated January 10, 2023 for the installation of 50' +/- of 2-6" conduit from existing pole # 148/19 to 7 Finlay Road incorporating the conditions from the Town of Orleans Department of Public Works and the Highway Department. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion by saying AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Approve the guidance of the Department of Public Works for the FY24 Beach Sticker Program (for summer 2023) as detailed in the Select Board packet
To approve the guidance of the Department of Public Works for the FY24 Beach Sticker Program (for summer 2023) as detailed in the Select Board packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the guidance of the Department of Public Works for the FY24 Beach Sticker Program (for summer 2023) as detailed in the Select Board packet. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve the policy for Enterprise Funds as submitted on page 45 of the meeting packet and amended by Ms. Doane
To approve the policy for Enterprise Funds as submitted on page 45 of the meeting packet and amended by Ms. Doane
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the policy for Enterprise Funds as submitted on page 45 of the meeting packet and amended by Ms. Doane. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Vote the updates as presented in the packet for the Buildings & Facilities Stabilization Fund for the proposed projects
To vote the updates as presented in the packet for the Buildings & Facilities Stabilization Fund for the proposed projects
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to vote the updates as presented in the packet for the Buildings & Facilities Stabilization Fund for the proposed projects. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Send the FY24 Budget to the Finance Committee
To send the FY24 Budget to the Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to send the FY24 Budget to the Finance Committee. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve the Orleans Police Department Block Party for August 16, 2023
To approve the Orleans Police Department Block Party for August 16, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the Orleans Police Department Block Party for August 16, 2023. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve payment to IKON architecture for the additional charges for the plans for CPC/OHC for the Old Firehouse at 44 Main Street
To approve payment to IKON architecture for the additional charges for the plans for CPC/OHC for the Old Firehouse at 44 Main Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve payment to IKON architecture for the additional charges for the plans for CPC/OHC for the Old Firehouse at 44 Main Street. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Confirm the reclassification of the Director of Planning and Community Development
To confirm the reclassification of the Director of Planning and Community Development
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to confirm the reclassification of the Director of Planning and Community Development. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0,.” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Approve the Wetland Protection Fund spending request for attendance at the Conservation Commission Annual Conference
To approve the Wetland Protection Fund spending request for attendance at the Conservation Commission Annual Conference
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the Wetland Protection Fund spending request for attendance at the Conservation Commission Annual Conference. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All vote Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Adjourn
To adjourn
The minutes name Mefford Runyon as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to adjourn. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0,.” (Motion: Runyon)
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