MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
March 22, 2023
54 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Mark Mathison, Kevin Galligan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Move to go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and that the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the...
Move to go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and that the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental } body. Motion was seconded
From the minutes
“Motion: Move to go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation and that the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental } body. Motion was seconded. All voted AYE..”
Approve the minutes of Oct 12, 2022 with one change by Ms. Reed
To approve the minutes of Oct 12, 2022 with one change by Ms. Reed
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the minutes of Oct 12, 2022 with one change by Ms. Reed. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve the minutes of Oct 19, 2022
To approve the minutes of Oct 19, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the minutes of Oct 19, 2022. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve the minutes Nov. 2, 2022 with one change by Mr. Galligan
To approve the minutes Nov. 2, 2022 with one change by Mr. Galligan
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the minutes Nov. 2, 2022 with one change by Mr. Galligan. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Support the partnership with the Orleans Pond Coalition who put on the annual Celebrate Our Waters event scheduled for September, 2023
To support the partnership with the Orleans Pond Coalition who put on the annual Celebrate Our Waters event scheduled for September, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to support the partnership with the Orleans Pond Coalition who put on the annual Celebrate Our Waters event scheduled for September, 2023. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Remove Article 22 from the warrant article and reconsider for the fall town meeting
To remove Article 22 from the warrant article and reconsider for the fall town meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to remove Article 22 from the warrant article and reconsider for the fall town meeting. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Remove Article 23 from the warrant article but ensure the item is added to the CIP for FY25
To remove Article 23 from the warrant article but ensure the item is added to the CIP for FY25
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to remove Article 23 from the warrant article but ensure the item is added to the CIP for FY25. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Place and support warrant Article 35 to approve an additional $225,000 for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
To place and support warrant Article 35 to approve an additional $225,000 for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to place and support warrant Article 35 to approve an additional $225,000 for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Seconded by Mr. Runyon. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Place Article 43 on warrant for the town meeting for Cultural District Committee expenses
To place Article 43 on warrant for the town meeting for Cultural District Committee expenses
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to place Article 43 on warrant for the town meeting for Cultural District Committee expenses, Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Place and support Article 46 on the warrant for the town meeting for improvements to the locker room of Fire Station
To place and support Article 46 on the warrant for the town meeting for improvements to the locker room of Fire Station
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to place and support Article 46 on the warrant for the town meeting for improvements to the locker room of Fire Station. Mr. Runyon seconded by Mr. Runyon. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Place Article 51 on the warrant for the town meeting regarding an easement for p wastewater along route 6A
To place Article 51 on the warrant for the town meeting regarding an easement for p wastewater along route 6A
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to place Article 51 on the warrant for the town meeting regarding an easement for p wastewater along route 6A. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Place and support Article 54 regarding bond proceeds on the warrant for the town meeting
To place and support Article 54 regarding bond proceeds on the warrant for the town meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and support Article 54 regarding bond proceeds on the warrant for the town meeting. Mr. Runyon seconded. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Place Article 58 which authorizes changes in fee schedule
To place Article 58 which authorizes changes in fee schedule
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to place Article 58 which authorizes changes in fee schedule. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0,.” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Place Article 56 on the town meeting warrant to amend general bylaw Ch. 40
To place Article 56 on the town meeting warrant to amend general bylaw Ch. 40
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to place Article 56 on the town meeting warrant to amend general bylaw Ch. 40. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Place and support Article 65 to increase the scope of the Affordable Housing Trust to 200% of AMI
To place and support Article 65 to increase the scope of the Affordable Housing Trust to 200% of AMI
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to place and support Article 65 to increase the scope of the Affordable Housing Trust to 200% of AMI. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0,.” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Amend and support Article 60 to include the addresses of 66-76 Route 6A for both sections to be disposed of at the former Governor Prence property
To amend and support Article 60 to include the addresses of 66-76 Route 6A for both sections to be disposed of at the former Governor Prence property
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to amend and support Article 60 to include the addresses of 66-76 Route 6A for both sections to be disposed of at the former Governor Prence property. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Place Article 2 for a transfer of free cash to the Stabilization Fund on the Special Town Warrant
To place Article 2 for a transfer of free cash to the Stabilization Fund on the Special Town Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to place Article 2 for a transfer of free cash to the Stabilization Fund on the Special Town Warrant. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Place and support Article 3 for budget adjustments on the Special Town Warrant
To place and support Article 3 for budget adjustments on the Special Town Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to place and support Article 3 for budget adjustments on the Special Town Warrant. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Place and support the article to rescind the debt authorization to close the project on the Special Town Warrant
To place and support the article to rescind the debt authorization to close the project on the Special Town Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and support the article to rescind the debt authorization to close the project on the Special Town Warrant. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Support the article for the additional Nauset Beach retreat expenses for $130,000
To support the article for the additional Nauset Beach retreat expenses for $130,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to support the article for the additional Nauset Beach retreat expenses for $130,000. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Support the article to fund water storage tank cleaning for $40,000
To support the article to fund water storage tank cleaning for $40,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to support the article to fund water storage tank cleaning for $40,000. Mr. Herman seconded the mation. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Support the article to fund solenoid replacements at the water treatment plant for $90,000
To support the article to fund solenoid replacements at the water treatment plant for $90,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to support the article to fund solenoid replacements at the water treatment plant for $90,000. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Support items 1 through 7 on the Consent Calendar
To support items 1 through 7 on the Consent Calendar
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to support items 1 through 7 on the Consent Calendar. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Support Article 15 for the CPA budget for FY24
To support Article 15 for the CPA budget for FY24
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 15 for the CPA budget for FY24. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Support Article 16 for CRMP Phase Ill preliminary project management
To support Article 16 for CRMP Phase Ill preliminary project management
Yes: Galligan, Herman, Mathison, RunyonAbstained: Reed
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 16 for CRMP Phase Ill preliminary project management. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Ms. Reed abstained. Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, and Mr. Mathison voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-1..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Support Article 17 for the cost increases for Phase | of the Wastewater Treatment Facility & Downtown Collection System Project
To support Article 17 for the cost increases for Phase | of the Wastewater Treatment Facility & Downtown Collection System Project
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to support Article 17 for the cost increases for Phase | of the Wastewater Treatment Facility & Downtown Collection System Project. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Support Article 18 for a sum of money for the additional costs for the Meetinghouse Pond Area Sewer Collection
To support Article 18 for a sum of money for the additional costs for the Meetinghouse Pond Area Sewer Collection
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to support Article 18 for a sum of money for the additional costs for the Meetinghouse Pond Area Sewer Collection. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Support Article 19 for the Rock Harbor dredging project
To support Article 19 for the Rock Harbor dredging project
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 19 for the Rock Harbor dredging project. Seconded by Mr. Runyon. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Support Article 20 for the Rock Harbor fuel tanks project
To support Article 20 for the Rock Harbor fuel tanks project
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 20 for the Rock Harbor fuel tanks project. Seconded by Mr. Runyon. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Remove Article 21 for the concept/design/study for Gavigan Cottages
To remove Article 21 for the concept/design/study for Gavigan Cottages
Yes: Galligan, Herman, Mathison, RunyonAbstained: Reed
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to remove Article 21 for the concept/design/study for Gavigan Cottages. Seconded by Mr. Galligan. Ms. Reed abstained. Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, and Mr. Mathison voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-1,.” (Motion: Mathison, second: Galligan)
Support Article 24 for a new Ladder Truck
To support Article 24 for a new Ladder Truck
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to support Article 24 for a new Ladder Truck. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Support Article 25 Veteran's Park rehabilitation
To support Article 25 Veteran's Park rehabilitation
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 25 Veteran's Park rehabilitation. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Support Article 26 for the Pilgrim Lake Fish Ladder rehabilitation conditional of the receipt of a grant
To support Article 26 for the Pilgrim Lake Fish Ladder rehabilitation conditional of the receipt of a grant
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 26 for the Pilgrim Lake Fish Ladder rehabilitation conditional of the receipt of a grant. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Support Articles 27 through 30
To support Articles 27 through 30
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Articles 27 through 30. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Support Articles 31 and 32 regarding Water Department and Water Service Connection Funds
To support Articles 31 and 32 regarding Water Department and Water Service Connection Funds
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to support Articles 31 and 32 regarding Water Department and Water Service Connection Funds. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0,.” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Support Article 33 for the OPEB Trust Fund
To support Article 33 for the OPEB Trust Fund
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 33 for the OPEB Trust Fund. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Support Article 34 for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
To support Article 34 for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 34 for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Support Articles 36 through 39
To support Articles 36 through 39
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Articles 36 through 39. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Vote to fund Article 40 for Habitat Restoration
To vote to fund Article 40 for Habitat Restoration
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to vote to fund Article 40 for Habitat Restoration. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Fund salaries in Article 41
To fund salaries in Article 41
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to fund salaries in Article 41. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Support Article 42 regarding unanticipated retirement buyouts
To support Article 42 regarding unanticipated retirement buyouts
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 42 regarding unanticipated retirement buyouts. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Support funding the Fire Department Ambulance
To support funding the Fire Department Ambulance
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to support funding the Fire Department Ambulance. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Support Article 47 to fund the Conservation Committee
To support Article 47 to fund the Conservation Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 47 to fund the Conservation Committee. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Support Article 48 for $90,000 for the feasibility study for the Snow Library
To support Article 48 for $90,000 for the feasibility study for the Snow Library
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to support Article 48 for $90,000 for the feasibility study for the Snow Library. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Support Article 49 regarding 50 Bridge Road and Putnam Farm Conservation Area
To support Article 49 regarding 50 Bridge Road and Putnam Farm Conservation Area
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 49 regarding 50 Bridge Road and Putnam Farm Conservation Area. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Support Article 50 to fund the Bike/Pedestrian Committee expenses
To support Article 50 to fund the Bike/Pedestrian Committee expenses
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 50 to fund the Bike/Pedestrian Committee expenses. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Support Article 55 for the opioid settlement fund
To support Article 55 for the opioid settlement fund
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 55 for the opioid settlement fund. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Support Article 59 for additional compensation for Treasurers/Collectors
To support Article 59 for additional compensation for Treasurers/Collectors
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 59 for additional compensation for Treasurers/Collectors. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Alli voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Support Article 61, 62 and 63 Home Rule Charter amendments
To support Article 61, 62 and 63 Home Rule Charter amendments
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 61, 62 and 63 Home Rule Charter amendments. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Support Article 66 for the ambulance fee waiver
To support Article 66 for the ambulance fee waiver
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 66 for the ambulance fee waiver. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Support Article 68 the State Resolution regarding Year-Round Housing Occupancy deed restriction
To support Article 68 the State Resolution regarding Year-Round Housing Occupancy deed restriction
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 68 the State Resolution regarding Year-Round Housing Occupancy deed restriction. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Move up the Recreation Organization figures: the three items totaling $23,514 for the Recreation Department's principal clerk wage, non-union staff, and a wage stipend, to be a budget adjustment...
To move up the Recreation Organization figures: the three items totaling $23,514 for the Recreation Department's principal clerk wage, non-union staff, and a wage stipend, to be a budget adjustment to use Available Levy Capacity
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to move up the Recreation Organization figures: the three items totaling $23,514 for the Recreation Department's principal clerk wage, non-union staff, and a wage stipend, to be a budget adjustment to use Available Levy Capacity. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Move all the "wish list" items up to the Available Levy Capacity including the Emergency 2 Management Intern, Police Mental Health Contracted Services, Community Building ~ utilities and R&M, New...
To move all the "wish list" items up to the Available Levy Capacity including the Emergency 2 Management Intern, Police Mental Health Contracted Services, Community Building ~ utilities and R&M, New Hire for Planning, Town Administration reclassification, clerical support, legal increase and committee appreciation/recognition and the Treasure stipend for a total of $119,990
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to move all the "wish list" items up to the Available Levy Capacity including the Emergency 2 Management Intern, Police Mental Health Contracted Services, Community Building ~ utilities and R&M, New Hire for Planning, Town Administration reclassification, clerical support, legal increase and committee appreciation/recognition and the Treasure stipend for a total of $119,990. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
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