MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 3, 2023
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Kevin Galligan, Mefford Runyon, Mark Mathison
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mark Mathison arrived after the meeting began ("Mathison joined the meeting").
Every vote, in order
Reappoint Douglas Fromm to the Cape Cod Commission through April 24, 2026
To reappoint Douglas Fromm to the Cape Cod Commission through April 24, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint Douglas Fromm to the Cape Cod Commission through April 24, 2026. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Appoint Jamie Balliett as a regular member of the RAC for a term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Jamie Balliett as a regular member of the RAC for a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to appoint Jamie Balliett as a regular member of the RAC for a term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)
Appoint Carolyn Witt as a regular member of the RAC with a term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Carolyn Witt as a regular member of the RAC with a term ending June 30, 2025
Yes: Galligan, Herman, MathisonNo: Reed, Runyon
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Carolyn Witt as a regular member of the RAC with a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, and Mr. Mathison voted Aye. Mr. Runyon and Ms. Reed voted No. Motion carried: 3-2-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Appoint Timm Gould as an associate member to the RAC with a term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Timm Gould as an associate member to the RAC with a term ending June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Timm Gould as an associate member to the RAC with a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Appoint Kirsti Pfeiffer as a regular member on the Cultural District Committee with a term ending June 20, 2026
To appoint Kirsti Pfeiffer as a regular member on the Cultural District Committee with a term ending June 20, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Kirsti Pfeiffer as a regular member on the Cultural District Committee with a term ending June 20, 2026. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Add an ex officio advisor position to the Safer Community Task Force
To add an ex officio advisor position to the Safer Community Task Force
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to add an ex officio advisor position to the Safer Community Task Force. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Appoint James Mackey as the ex officio advisor to the Safer Community Task Force
To appoint James Mackey as the ex officio advisor to the Safer Community Task Force
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint James Mackey as the ex officio advisor to the Safer Community Task Force. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Appoint to the Safer Communities Task Force Fran Kelly, Christine Berlane and Robert Jones with terms ending September 21, 2023
To appoint to the Safer Communities Task Force Fran Kelly, Christine Berlane and Robert Jones with terms ending September 21, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint to the Safer Communities Task Force Fran Kelly, Christine Berlane and Robert Jones with terms ending September 21, 2023. Seconded by Mr. Runyon. All voted Aye in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0,.” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Appoint Mark Mathison to the Safer Communities Task Force with a term ending September 21, 2023
To appoint Mark Mathison to the Safer Communities Task Force with a term ending September 21, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Mark Mathison to the Safer Communities Task Force with a term ending September 21, 2023. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
The Select Board send a support letter, signed by the Chair, for the Title V Tax Credit Proposal
The Select Board send a support letter, signed by the Chair, for the Title V Tax Credit Proposal
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved the Select Board send a support letter, signed by the Chair, for the Title V Tax Credit Proposal. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Update the Ambulance Reserves Policy to increase it to $150,000
To update the Ambulance Reserves Policy to increase it to $150,000
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to update the Ambulance Reserves Policy to increase it to $150,000. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. The motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Article 1 be accepted and adopted and the sum of $5,952.78 be transferred from Free Cash to pay the following unpaid bills: Highway Dept, Silver Cloud Towing $150.00; Harbormaster, Baskins Ace...
Article 1 be accepted and adopted and the sum of $5,952.78 be transferred from Free Cash to pay the following unpaid bills: Highway Dept, Silver Cloud Towing $150.00; Harbormaster, Baskins Ace Hardware $23.39; Harbormaster, Baskins Ace Hardware $29.39; Transfer Station, Green Seal Environmental $5,750.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved Article 1 be accepted and adopted and the sum of $5,952.78 be transferred from Free Cash to pay the following unpaid bills: Highway Dept, Silver Cloud Towing $150.00; Harbormaster, Baskins Ace Hardware $23.39; Harbormaster, Baskins Ace Hardware $29.39; Transfer Station, Green Seal Environmental $5,750.00. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Article 11 for the FY2024 Sewer Enterprise Fund and Proposed Fee Schedule be accepted and adopted with the following revisions to the budget: 1) Under Estimated Revenues by revising Retained...
That Article 11 for the FY2024 Sewer Enterprise Fund and Proposed Fee Schedule be accepted and adopted with the following revisions to the budget: 1) Under Estimated Revenues by revising Retained Earnings from $455,000 to $105,000 and 2) Under Operating Expenses by revising Expenses from $2,314,546 to $1,964,546
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved that Article 11 for the FY2024 Sewer Enterprise Fund and Proposed Fee Schedule be accepted and adopted with the following revisions to the budget: 1) Under Estimated Revenues by revising Retained Earnings from $455,000 to $105,000 and 2) Under Operating Expenses by revising Expenses from $2,314,546 to $1,964,546. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Accept and adopt revisions to the Town school budget of $44,512,527
To accept and adopt revisions to the Town school budget of $44,512,527
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept and adopt revisions to the Town school budget of $44,512,527. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Article 48 be indefinitely postponed
Article 48 be indefinitely postponed
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved Article 48 be indefinitely postponed. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Approve the minutes of Nov 9, 15 and 16, 2023 and the minutes of December 7, 14, and 21, 2023
To approve the minutes of Nov 9, 15 and 16, 2023 and the minutes of December 7, 14, and 21, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the minutes of Nov 9, 15 and 16, 2023 and the minutes of December 7, 14, and 21, 2023. 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. Galligan moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion carried: 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
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