MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
June 28, 2023
28 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
For a vote to approve a Special One Day Beer & Wine License for the Center for Culture and History in Orleans (The CHO) to serve beer and wine on July 16, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 3...
For a vote to approve a Special One Day Beer & Wine License for the Center for Culture and History in Orleans (The CHO) to serve beer and wine on July 16, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 3 River Rd. The license is issued for three days to allow proper delivery and disposal of wine and malt beverages, subject to all licenses, bylaws, permits, and approvals and in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 Sec. 14. The filing fee for this application has been waived
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved for a vote to approve a Special One Day Beer & Wine License for the Center for Culture and History in Orleans (The CHO) to serve beer and wine on July 16, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 3 River Rd. The license is issued for three days to allow proper delivery and disposal of wine and malt beverages, subject to all licenses, bylaws, permits, and approvals and in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 Sec. 14. The filing fee for this application has been waived. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Accept the revised agreement for the Orleans Chamber of Commerce at 44 Main Street
To accept the revised agreement for the Orleans Chamber of Commerce at 44 Main Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to accept the revised agreement for the Orleans Chamber of Commerce at 44 Main Street. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Galligan)
Approve the application of Cameron Hadfield for a new Innholder License for Nauset Mixology Inc. dba The Barley Neck Inn for five guestrooms on the 2nd fioor and a two bedroom apartment on the 3rd...
To approve the application of Cameron Hadfield for a new Innholder License for Nauset Mixology Inc. dba The Barley Neck Inn for five guestrooms on the 2nd fioor and a two bedroom apartment on the 3rd fioor at 5 Beach Rd, Orleans, subject to all local and state rules, regulations, permits, licenses and approvals, laws and bylaws and providing a written update to the Select Board on the room availability status by November 17, 2023. Said license is to expire on December 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to approve the application of Cameron Hadfield for a new Innholder License for Nauset Mixology Inc. dba The Barley Neck Inn for five guestrooms on the 2nd fioor and a two bedroom apartment on the 3rd fioor at 5 Beach Rd, Orleans, subject to all local and state rules, regulations, permits, licenses and approvals, laws and bylaws and providing a written update to the Select Board on the room availability status by November 17, 2023. Said license is to expire on December 31, 2023. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Galligan)
Authorize Interim Town Administrator to sign the Procurement Process Commitment Letter for participation in the Round 6 PV projects with CVEC due June 30, 2023
To authorize Interim Town Administrator to sign the Procurement Process Commitment Letter for participation in the Round 6 PV projects with CVEC due June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to authorize Interim Town Administrator to sign the Procurement Process Commitment Letter for participation in the Round 6 PV projects with CVEC due June 30, 2023. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All vote Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Vote to appoint David Egli to the Orleans Housing Authority for a term of 5 years
To vote to appoint David Egli to the Orleans Housing Authority for a term of 5 years
The minutes give the result as 4-0-1, but the roll call reads: Andrea Reed abstained, Mefford Runyon yes, Michael Herman yes, Mark Mathison yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Galligan moved to vote to appoint David Egli to the Orleans Housing Authority for a term of 5 years. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Ms. Reed abstained. Mr. Runyon, Mr. Herman, Mr. Mathison and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-1..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Appoint Ron Petersen, Ed Marcarelli, Joan Nix, Fran Mustaro, Bill Wibel, David Herrick, and Charles Ellis for the Historic District Study Committee for term ending June 30, 2024 with the condition...
To appoint Ron Petersen, Ed Marcarelli, Joan Nix, Fran Mustaro, Bill Wibel, David Herrick, and Charles Ellis for the Historic District Study Committee for term ending June 30, 2024 with the condition that should someone from the AIA or the real estate community come forward to join the committee, the committee could be reorganized
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Ron Petersen, Ed Marcarelli, Joan Nix, Fran Mustaro, Bill Wibel, David Herrick, and Charles Ellis for the Historic District Study Committee for term ending June 30, 2024 with the condition that should someone from the AIA or the real estate community come forward to join the committee, the committee could be reorganized. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Reappoint Ward Ghory, Matt Cole, and Henry Brehm to the Affordable Housing Trust Board with a term ending June 30, 2025
To reappoint Ward Ghory, Matt Cole, and Henry Brehm to the Affordable Housing Trust Board with a term ending June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Ward Ghory, Matt Cole, and Henry Brehm to the Affordable Housing Trust Board with a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0,.” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Reappoint Peter Jensen and Heather Bailey to the Agricultural Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Peter Jensen and Heather Bailey to the Agricultural Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Peter Jensen and Heather Bailey to the Agricultural Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Elevate Mathew Milan to regular member of the Agricultural Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
To elevate Mathew Milan to regular member of the Agricultural Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to elevate Mathew Milan to regular member of the Agricultural Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Galligan)
Reappoint Page McMahan and Stephen Salley to the Architectural Review Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Page McMahan and Stephen Salley to the Architectural Review Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to reappoint Page McMahan and Stephen Salley to the Architectural Review Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Reappoint Lindsay Goodman, Alice Van Oot, Douglas Prentiss, Peter Allgeier, Stephanie, Gaskill and John Altieri to the Transportation & Bikeways Committee for new terms ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Lindsay Goodman, Alice Van Oot, Douglas Prentiss, Peter Allgeier, Stephanie, Gaskill and John Altieri to the Transportation & Bikeways Committee for new terms ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to reappoint Lindsay Goodman, Alice Van Oot, Douglas Prentiss, Peter Allgeier, Stephanie, Gaskill and John Altieri to the Transportation & Bikeways Committee for new terms ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Reappoint Julia Lee to the Board of Assessors with a term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Julia Lee to the Board of Assessors with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Julia Lee to the Board of Assessors with a term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Reappoint Joan Francolini to the Community Preservation Committee with a term : ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Joan Francolini to the Community Preservation Committee with a term : ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to reappoint Joan Francolini to the Community Preservation Committee with a term : ending June 30, 2026. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Reappoint Jay Haun to the Cultural Council with a term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Jay Haun to the Cultural Council with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to reappoint Jay Haun to the Cultural Council with a term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
Reappoint Peter Brown, Meri Hartford, and Karen Pierson to the Cultural District Committee with terms ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Peter Brown, Meri Hartford, and Karen Pierson to the Cultural District Committee with terms ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Peter Brown, Meri Hartford, and Karen Pierson to the Cultural District Committee with terms ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Reappoint Hilary Johnson and Kenneth Johnson to the Fourth of July Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Hilary Johnson and Kenneth Johnson to the Fourth of July Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to reappoint Hilary Johnson and Kenneth Johnson to the Fourth of July Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Reappoint Charles Ellis, Edmund Marcarelli, and Francis Mustaro to the Historical Commission with a term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Charles Ellis, Edmund Marcarelli, and Francis Mustaro to the Historical Commission with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Charles Ellis, Edmund Marcarelli, and Francis Mustaro to the Historical Commission with a term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Elevate Maxine Minkoff to regular member on the Planning Board with a term ending June 30, 2026
To elevate Maxine Minkoff to regular member on the Planning Board with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to elevate Maxine Minkoff to regular member on the Planning Board with a term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Elevate Walter North to full member of the Pleasant Bay Alliance Steering Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
To elevate Walter North to full member of the Pleasant Bay Alliance Steering Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to elevate Walter North to full member of the Pleasant Bay Alliance Steering Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Reappoint Sharon Basso, Joan Francolini, Tracy Murphy as full members and Carol Counihan as an associate member, to the Recreation Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Sharon Basso, Joan Francolini, Tracy Murphy as full members and Carol Counihan as an associate member, to the Recreation Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Sharon Basso, Joan Francolini, Tracy Murphy as full members and Carol Counihan as an associate member, to the Recreation Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Reappoint Kevin Galligan, Alan McClennen, John Smith, Dick Hartmann, Judith Bruce, Ginny Farber, and Lynn Bruneau to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee with terms ending June 30, 2024
To reappoint Kevin Galligan, Alan McClennen, John Smith, Dick Hartmann, Judith Bruce, Ginny Farber, and Lynn Bruneau to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee with terms ending June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to reappoint Kevin Galligan, Alan McClennen, John Smith, Dick Hartmann, Judith Bruce, Ginny Farber, and Lynn Bruneau to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee with terms ending June 30, 2024. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)
Appoint Kevin Galligan to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee for the Select Board
To appoint Kevin Galligan to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee for the Select Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Kevin Galligan to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee for the Select Board. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Appoint the Assistant Harbormaster and Deputy Shellfish Constables per the memo from Nathan Sears, Natural Resource Manager, dated June 22, 2023
To appoint the Assistant Harbormaster and Deputy Shellfish Constables per the memo from Nathan Sears, Natural Resource Manager, dated June 22, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint the Assistant Harbormaster and Deputy Shellfish Constables per the memo from Nathan Sears, Natural Resource Manager, dated June 22, 2023. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Call a Special Town Meeting for Monday, October 16, 2023
To call a Special Town Meeting for Monday, October 16, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to call a Special Town Meeting for Monday, October 16, 2023. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)
Call a Special Town Election for Tuesday, November 7, 2023
To call a Special Town Election for Tuesday, November 7, 2023
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to call a Special Town Election for Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)
Sign the final draft of the FY23-FY25 Collective Bargain Agreement for the Police Union. )
To sign the final draft of the FY23-FY25 Collective Bargain Agreement for the Police Union. )
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to sign the final draft of the FY23-FY25 Collective Bargain Agreement for the Police Union. ) Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0. Review and a possible vote on the Draft Pesticide Reduction Home Rule Petition and outreach strategy Mr. Herman said work had been done with Town Counsel to draft a Pesticide Reduction as opposed to a Prohibition..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
The amended Multi-Member Policy be approved
That the amended Multi-Member Policy be approved
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved that the amended Multi-Member Policy be approved. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Adjourn the meeting after two hours and thirty-seven minutes
To adjourn the meeting after two hours and thirty-seven minutes
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to adjourn the meeting after two hours and thirty-seven minutes. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
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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