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Orleans Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

May 31, 2023

13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan, Mefford Runyon

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Open the meeting as Park Commissioners

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the meeting as Park Commissioners

From the minutes

“Mr. Mathison moved to open the meeting as Park Commissioners. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the application for fence banners by the Orleans Firebirds from June 9 to August 12, 2023 to celebrate baseball in Orleans

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the application for fence banners by the Orleans Firebirds from June 9 to August 12, 2023 to celebrate baseball in Orleans

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the application for fence banners by the Orleans Firebirds from June 9 to August 12, 2023 to celebrate baseball in Orleans. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Support July 10" as Orleans Night at Eldredge Field

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To support July 10" as Orleans Night at Eldredge Field

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to support July 10" as Orleans Night at Eldredge Field. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)

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Close the meeting of the Parks Commissioners

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the meeting of the Parks Commissioners

From the minutes

“Mr. Mathison moved to close the meeting of the Parks Commissioners. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)

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Approve the request from the Finance Director for a special year end budget amendment to transfer funds from the non-union Department Managers account to cover the cost of office furnishings for...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request from the Finance Director for a special year end budget amendment to transfer funds from the non-union Department Managers account to cover the cost of office furnishings for the new Town Accountant position

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the request from the Finance Director for a special year end budget amendment to transfer funds from the non-union Department Managers account to cover the cost of office furnishings for the new Town Accountant position. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the changes to the Orleans Parking Rules and Regulations pertaining to Tonset Road, Mill Pond Road and Snow Shore Road requiring a valid Resident Beach Parking Permit/Sticker from 9am to...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the changes to the Orleans Parking Rules and Regulations pertaining to Tonset Road, Mill Pond Road and Snow Shore Road requiring a valid Resident Beach Parking Permit/Sticker from 9am to Spm daily from June 15 to September 15

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the changes to the Orleans Parking Rules and Regulations pertaining to Tonset Road, Mill Pond Road and Snow Shore Road requiring a valid Resident Beach Parking Permit/Sticker from 9am to Spm daily from June 15 to September 15. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. The motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Reappoint all the current members of the Post Sewer Hardscape Improvement Task Force for a term of two years

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappoint all the current members of the Post Sewer Hardscape Improvement Task Force for a term of two years

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to reappoint all the current members of the Post Sewer Hardscape Improvement Task Force for a term of two years. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. The motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Sunset each of the committees and task forces itemized in the Select Board Packet with thanks to the members involved

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To sunset each of the committees and task forces itemized in the Select Board Packet with thanks to the members involved

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to sunset each of the committees and task forces itemized in the Select Board Packet with thanks to the members involved. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. The motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Take no action about the amended NSRD FY23 Operating Budget

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To take no action about the amended NSRD FY23 Operating Budget

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to take no action about the amended NSRD FY23 Operating Budget. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. The motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the applications of Nicole Waite dba Good Times Cape Cod for Hawkers and Peddlers license to operate a food truck for the sale of prepackaged frozen desserts, prepackaged snacks, and soft...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the applications of Nicole Waite dba Good Times Cape Cod for Hawkers and Peddlers license to operate a food truck for the sale of prepackaged frozen desserts, prepackaged snacks, and soft drinks in Orleans, subject to all approvals, bylaws, permits, and licenses. Said license is to expire on December 31, 2023

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the applications of Nicole Waite dba Good Times Cape Cod for Hawkers and Peddlers license to operate a food truck for the sale of prepackaged frozen desserts, prepackaged snacks, and soft drinks in Orleans, subject to all approvals, bylaws, permits, and licenses. Said license is to expire on December 31, 2023. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the agreement presented to the Select Board between the Town of Orleans, the Orleans Manager's Union and Judi Wilson as presented by the Town Administrator

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the agreement presented to the Select Board between the Town of Orleans, the Orleans Manager's Union and Judi Wilson as presented by the Town Administrator

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the agreement presented to the Select Board between the Town of Orleans, the Orleans Manager's Union and Judi Wilson as presented by the Town Administrator. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of February 1, February 2, February 8, and February 15, 2023 as written except for the absence of an adjournment time

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of February 1, February 2, February 8, and February 15, 2023 as written except for the absence of an adjournment time

The minutes say "Ms. Reed voted to ..." for the motion; Andrea Reed is shown as the mover.

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed voted to approve the minutes of February 1, February 2, February 8, and February 15, 2023 as written except for the absence of an adjournment time. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0- 0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting at 6pm

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting at 6pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn the meeting at 6pm. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0, 6p.m..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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