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April 19, 2023
13 recorded votes, 2 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 discuss litigation, strategy in preparation for negotiations with the new Town Manager/Administrator to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the...
To go into Executive Session to discuss litigation, strategy in preparation for negotiations with the new Town Manager/Administrator to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Manager's Union; and to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property on Main Street and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body, and 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 to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation, strategy in preparation for negotiations with the new Town Manager/Administrator to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Manager's Union; and to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property on Main Street and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body, and reconvene in Open Session. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, and Ms. Reed voted Aye. Motion passed: 3-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Herman seconded. All voted Aye in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Approve the suggested RFP included in the SB packet for mobile food concession services at Rock Harbor
To approve the suggested RFP included in the SB packet for mobile food concession services at Rock Harbor
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the suggested RFP included in the SB packet for mobile food concession services at Rock Harbor. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
The Select Board meeting move into a meeting of Park Commissioners
That the Select Board meeting move into a meeting of Park Commissioners
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved that the Select Board meeting move into a meeting of Park Commissioners. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Direct Town staff to amend the Town Rules and Regulations for Parks and Beaches, Item 7, as found in the Select Board packet, with the added phrase "for the purposes of habitat protection" from...
To direct Town staff to amend the Town Rules and Regulations for Parks and Beaches, Item 7, as found in the Select Board packet, with the added phrase "for the purposes of habitat protection" from Memorial Day to Labor Day
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to direct Town staff to amend the Town Rules and Regulations for Parks and Beaches, Item 7, as found in the Select Board packet, with the added phrase "for the purposes of habitat protection" from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted in favor. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Return to the Select Board meeting
To return to the Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to return to the Select Board meeting. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
The new Town contract be offered to the new Town Administrator and the full Select Board be empowered to sign the contract
That the new Town contract be offered to the new Town Administrator and the full Select Board be empowered to sign the contract
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved that the new Town contract be offered to the new Town Administrator and the full Select Board be empowered to sign the contract. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Accept the resignation, with thanks, from Morgan Stewart and Al Flanders from the Recreation Advisory Committee
To accept the resignation, with thanks, from Morgan Stewart and Al Flanders from the Recreation Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to accept the resignation, with thanks, from Morgan Stewart and Al Flanders from the Recreation Advisory Committee. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve the draft motion on page 81 of the Select Board packet for an East Orleans Main Street Historic District Study Committee
To approve the draft motion on page 81 of the Select Board packet for an East Orleans Main Street Historic District Study Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the draft motion on page 81 of the Select Board packet for an East Orleans Main Street Historic District Study Committee. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Approve the applications of Emily Hilliar dba Encore Food Truck for Hawkers and Peddlers license to operate a food truck for the sale of prepared food in Orleans on the Mid Cape Home Centers...
To approve the applications of Emily Hilliar dba Encore Food Truck for Hawkers and Peddlers license to operate a food truck for the sale of prepared food in Orleans on the Mid Cape Home Centers parking lot at 15 Main Street and at The Farm located at 40 Rock Harbor Road, subject to all approvals, bylaws, permits, and licenses. Said license is to expire on December 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the applications of Emily Hilliar dba Encore Food Truck for Hawkers and Peddlers license to operate a food truck for the sale of prepared food in Orleans on the Mid Cape Home Centers parking lot at 15 Main Street and at The Farm located at 40 Rock Harbor Road, subject to all approvals, bylaws, permits, and licenses. Said license is to expire on December 31, 2023. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Sign and post the May 8, 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, the May 8 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant, and the May 16, 2023 Town Election Warrant
To sign and post the May 8, 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, the May 8 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant, and the May 16, 2023 Town Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to sign and post the May 8, 2023 Town Meeting Warrant, the May 8 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant, and the May 16, 2023 Town Election Warrant. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye in favor. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Approve a renewal application for the 2023 Seasonal Common Victualler license for Minot S. Reynolds to operate the concession stand at Skaket Beach Orleans, in accordance with the Contract with...
To approve a renewal application for the 2023 Seasonal Common Victualler license for Minot S. Reynolds to operate the concession stand at Skaket Beach Orleans, in accordance with the Contract with the Town and subject to all permits, licenses, and local, state & federal rules, regulations, bylaws and laws. Said license to expire on November 30, 2023, unless sooner revoked by the Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve a renewal application for the 2023 Seasonal Common Victualler license for Minot S. Reynolds to operate the concession stand at Skaket Beach Orleans, in accordance with the Contract with the Town and subject to all permits, licenses, and local, state & federal rules, regulations, bylaws and laws. Said license to expire on November 30, 2023, unless sooner revoked by the Board. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
From the Orleans Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Cape Cod Chronicle.
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