MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 1, 2023
18 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
Go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property and discuss strategy with respect to litigation and that the Chair declare that an open...
Go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property and discuss strategy with respect to litigation and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body. Motion seconded and voted by all
From the minutes
“Motion to go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property and discuss strategy with respect to litigation and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body. Motion seconded and voted by all. Motion passed: 5-0-0..”
Approve the proposed revisions to the charge of the Safer Community Task Force with the amendments suggested including that at least one at-large member be a certified mental health professional
To approve the proposed revisions to the charge of the Safer Community Task Force with the amendments suggested including that at least one at-large member be a certified mental health professional
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the proposed revisions to the charge of the Safer Community Task Force with the amendments suggested including that at least one at-large member be a certified mental health professional. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call. Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Herman, Mr. Galligan and Ms. Reed voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Support the appointment the Student Officers pursuant to the letter from Police Chief dated February 23, 2023
To support the appointment the Student Officers pursuant to the letter from Police Chief dated February 23, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to support the appointment the Student Officers pursuant to the letter from Police Chief dated February 23, 2023. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison and Ms. Reed voting Aye. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Vote to approve the debt policy as submitted
To vote to approve the debt policy as submitted
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to vote to approve the debt policy as submitted. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison and Ms. Reed voting Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
Approve the revised Open Space Committee charge with the inclusion of the language at No.9 "assist and provide information to the Select Board and other town committees including but not limited...
To approve the revised Open Space Committee charge with the inclusion of the language at No.9 "assist and provide information to the Select Board and other town committees including but not limited to the Affordable Housing Committee and the Affordable Housing Trust Board."
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the revised Open Space Committee charge with the inclusion of the language at No.9 "assist and provide information to the Select Board and other town committees including but not limited to the Affordable Housing Committee and the Affordable Housing Trust Board." Seconded by Mr. Runyon. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison and Ms. Reed voting Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Appoint Patty Platten as full member on the Open Space Committee with term ending on June 30, 2025
To appoint Patty Platten as full member on the Open Space Committee with term ending on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to appoint Patty Platten as full member on the Open Space Committee with term ending on June 30, 2025. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, 3 Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison and Ms. Reed voting Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
David Herrick as an associate member on the Open Space Committee with a term ending on June 30, 2025
To David Herrick as an associate member on the Open Space Committee with a term ending on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to David Herrick as an associate member on the Open Space Committee with a term ending on June 30, 2025. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison and Ms. Reed voting Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
Appoint Martin Szeber and Sibel Asantugrul as associate members to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Martin Szeber and Sibel Asantugrul as associate members to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term ending June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Martin Szeber and Sibel Asantugrul as associate members to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison and Ms. Reed voting Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Appoint Suzanne Moore as a regular member to the Human Services Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Suzanne Moore as a regular member to the Human Services Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Suzanne Moore as a regular member to the Human Services Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison and Ms. Reed voting Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Appoint Matthew Milan to the Agricultural Advisory Committee as an associate member with a term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Matthew Milan to the Agricultural Advisory Committee as an associate member with a term ending June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Matthew Milan to the Agricultural Advisory Committee as an associate member with a term ending June 30, 2025. Motion seconded by Mr. Runyon. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison and Ms. Reed voting Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Appoint Ken Johnson to the Conservation Commission as an associate member with a term ending June 30, 2023
To appoint Ken Johnson to the Conservation Commission as an associate member with a term ending June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Ken Johnson to the Conservation Commission as an associate member with a term ending June 30, 2023. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison and Ms. Reed voting Aye. Motion passed: 5-0- 0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Convene as Park Commissioners
To convene as Park Commissioners
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to convene as Park Commissioners. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison and Ms. Reed voting Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Herman)
Approve the request by Michael Holt to accept voluntary donations at the March 18th event scheduled at the Village Green
To approve the request by Michael Holt to accept voluntary donations at the March 18th event scheduled at the Village Green
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the request by Michael Holt to accept voluntary donations at the March 18th event scheduled at the Village Green. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Vote by roil call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison and Ms. Reed voting Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Close the meeting of the Park Commissioners and return to the meeting of the Select Board
To close the meeting of the Park Commissioners and return to the meeting of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to close the meeting of the Park Commissioners and return to the meeting of the Select Board. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison and Ms. Reed voting Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Charles Moore Arena at 23 O'Connor Way for an Orleans Chamber of Commerce event from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on March : 23, 2023
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Charles Moore Arena at 23 O'Connor Way for an Orleans Chamber of Commerce event from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on March : 23, 2023. 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 a One Day Beer & Wine License for Charles Moore Arena at 23 O'Connor Way for an Orleans Chamber of Commerce event from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on March : 23, 2023. 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. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison and Ms. Reed voting Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Reinstate $6000 for the newsletter in the budget for the Council on Aging
To reinstate $6000 for the newsletter in the budget for the Council on Aging
The minutes give the result as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Michael Herman yes, Mefford Runyon yes, Mark Mathison yes, Andrea Reed yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to reinstate $6000 for the newsletter in the budget for the Council on Aging. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call with Mr. Gafligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison and Ms. Reed voting Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approved the Memorandum of Agreement with Brewster and Dennis for management of the southeastern shoreline from Dennis to Orleans on Cape Cod Bay per the memo from Nate Sears dated February 2, 2023
Approved the Memorandum of Agreement with Brewster and Dennis for management of the southeastern shoreline from Dennis to Orleans on Cape Cod Bay per the memo from Nate Sears dated February 2, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved approved the Memorandum of Agreement with Brewster and Dennis for management of the southeastern shoreline from Dennis to Orleans on Cape Cod Bay per the memo from Nate Sears dated February 2, 2023. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call with Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison and Ms. Reed voting Aye. Motion passed: 5-0- Discussion and vote on 2022 Annual Town Report Covers.” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
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