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March 15, 2023
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Mark Mathison, Kevin Galligan, Andrea Reed
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Move to go into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property on Route 6A and Eldredge Park Way and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may...
Move to go into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property on Route 6A and Eldredge Park Way 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. Motion was seconded
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to go into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property on Route 6A and Eldredge Park Way 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. Motion was seconded. All voted AYE..”
Closed public hearing
To closed public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to closed public hearing. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. The motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Approve the installation of two poles on Brick Hill Road Extension as described in the Select Board packet
To approve the installation of two poles on Brick Hill Road Extension as described in the Select Board packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the installation of two poles on Brick Hill Road Extension as described in the Select Board packet. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed and Mr. Herman voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
The Select Board approve an application for 8 firefighters through a SAFER Grant and add $100,000 to the Fire Department overtime line item to increase summer staffing from 4 to 5 firefighters
The Select Board approve an application for 8 firefighters through a SAFER Grant and add $100,000 to the Fire Department overtime line item to increase summer staffing from 4 to 5 firefighters
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved the Select Board approve an application for 8 firefighters through a SAFER Grant and add $100,000 to the Fire Department overtime line item to increase summer staffing from 4 to 5 firefighters. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
As noted in the Interim Town Administrator's memo of March 8, 2023, to accept the recommendation to separate the Recreation Department from the Department of Public Works as a stand alone department
As noted in the Interim Town Administrator's memo of March 8, 2023, to accept the recommendation to separate the Recreation Department from the Department of Public Works as a stand alone department
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved, as noted in the Interim Town Administrator's memo of March 8, 2023, to accept the recommendation to separate the Recreation Department from the Department of Public Works as a stand alone department. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Accept the recommendation to add the sum of $12,480 to the budget scorecard for a portion of the Community Services' Principal Clerk position for FY24
To accept the recommendation to add the sum of $12,480 to the budget scorecard for a portion of the Community Services' Principal Clerk position for FY24
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept the recommendation to add the sum of $12,480 to the budget scorecard for a portion of the Community Services' Principal Clerk position for FY24. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0- 0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Accept the recommendation to add the sum of $1,034 to the budget scorecard for the : Program Coordinator's adjustment for FY2024
To accept the recommendation to add the sum of $1,034 to the budget scorecard for the : Program Coordinator's adjustment for FY2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept the recommendation to add the sum of $1,034 to the budget scorecard for the : Program Coordinator's adjustment for FY2024. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Accept the recommendation to add a stipend relative to 10% of the COA Director's wages for support and mentoring of the newly structured Recreation Department, in the amount of approximately...
To accept the recommendation to add a stipend relative to 10% of the COA Director's wages for support and mentoring of the newly structured Recreation Department, in the amount of approximately $10,000 per year to the budget scorecard
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to accept the recommendation to add a stipend relative to 10% of the COA Director's wages for support and mentoring of the newly structured Recreation Department, in the amount of approximately $10,000 per year to the budget scorecard. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. a Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Approve a warrant article in the amount of $16,520 to cover incidental expenses in i establishing office space for the newly restructured Recreation Department
To approve a warrant article in the amount of $16,520 to cover incidental expenses in i establishing office space for the newly restructured Recreation Department
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve a warrant article in the amount of $16,520 to cover incidental expenses in i establishing office space for the newly restructured Recreation Department. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
Put a warrant article to the Spring Town Meeting to increase the Recreation Department's revolving fund to $50,000 annually
To put a warrant article to the Spring Town Meeting to increase the Recreation Department's revolving fund to $50,000 annually
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to put a warrant article to the Spring Town Meeting to increase the Recreation Department's revolving fund to $50,000 annually. Motion seconded by Mr. Runyon. Vote was by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place on the warrant for the spring Town Meeting the proposed general bylaw for registration of rental properties in Orleans with the edits discussed in the Select Board meeting
To place on the warrant for the spring Town Meeting the proposed general bylaw for registration of rental properties in Orleans with the edits discussed in the Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place on the warrant for the spring Town Meeting the proposed general bylaw for registration of rental properties in Orleans with the edits discussed in the Select Board meeting. Seconded by Mr. Herman. Vote was by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Place an article for $450,000 on the warrant for the spring Town Meeting contingent upon the receipt of a grant to fund the fish ladder
To place an article for $450,000 on the warrant for the spring Town Meeting contingent upon the receipt of a grant to fund the fish ladder
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place an article for $450,000 on the warrant for the spring Town Meeting contingent upon the receipt of a grant to fund the fish ladder. Seconded by Mr. Runyon. Vote was by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Recommend for approval the warrant articles 68, 69, and 70 as approved by the Zoning : Board of Appeals
To recommend for approval the warrant articles 68, 69, and 70 as approved by the Zoning : Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to recommend for approval the warrant articles 68, 69, and 70 as approved by the Zoning : Board of Appeals. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place a warrant article and to approve items 1 at $47,000 (Lonnie's Pond monitoring), item 2 for $30,000 (Cedar Pond water quality monitoring), and summer water quality monitoring for $19,700 for...
To place a warrant article and to approve items 1 at $47,000 (Lonnie's Pond monitoring), item 2 for $30,000 (Cedar Pond water quality monitoring), and summer water quality monitoring for $19,700 for a total of $96,700
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to place a warrant article and to approve items 1 at $47,000 (Lonnie's Pond monitoring), item 2 for $30,000 (Cedar Pond water quality monitoring), and summer water quality monitoring for $19,700 for a total of $96,700. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)
Extend the current Interim Town Administrator contract for an additional 90 days
To extend the current Interim Town Administrator contract for an additional 90 days
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to extend the current Interim Town Administrator contract for an additional 90 days. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call: Mr. Galligan, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
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