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July 12, 2023
27 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
Vote to reappoint Glen Meyer and to elevate Len Short and Kevin Mahoney to regular members and appoint Ginny Farber and Tim Counihan (once his service ends with the Finance Committee) as associate...
To vote to reappoint Glen Meyer and to elevate Len Short and Kevin Mahoney to regular members and appoint Ginny Farber and Tim Counihan (once his service ends with the Finance Committee) as associate members to the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners, all with terms ending 6/30/2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to vote to reappoint Glen Meyer and to elevate Len Short and Kevin Mahoney to regular members and appoint Ginny Farber and Tim Counihan (once his service ends with the Finance Committee) as associate members to the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners, all with terms ending 6/30/2026. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Appoint Bill Salem to the Council on Aging as a member with a term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Bill Salem to the Council on Aging as a member with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Bill Salem to the Council on Aging as a member with a term ending June 30, 2026. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Appoint Craig Oliveira and John Didsbury as members of the Cultural District Committee with terms ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Craig Oliveira and John Didsbury as members of the Cultural District Committee with terms ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Craig Oliveira and John Didsbury as members of the Cultural District Committee with terms ending June 30, 2026. Motion seconded by Mr. Runyon. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Appoint Susan Chandler and Barbara Hartford as members of the Human Services Committee with terms ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Susan Chandler and Barbara Hartford as members of the Human Services Committee with terms ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Susan Chandler and Barbara Hartford as members of the Human Services Committee with terms ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0,.” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Appoint Tim Counihan (pending his resignation from the Finance Committee) and Roger , Pearson as members to Long-Range Capital Planning Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026, Alan McClennen...
To appoint Tim Counihan (pending his resignation from the Finance Committee) and Roger , Pearson as members to Long-Range Capital Planning Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026, Alan McClennen and Per John Ostman as members with a term ending June 20, 2025
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Tim Counihan (pending his resignation from the Finance Committee) and Roger , Pearson as members to Long-Range Capital Planning Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026, Alan McClennen and Per John Ostman as members with a term ending June 20, 2025. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Appoint Drusy Henson to the Pleasant Bay Alliance with a three-year term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Drusy Henson to the Pleasant Bay Alliance with a three-year term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Drusy Henson to the Pleasant Bay Alliance with a three-year term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Elevate Judith Bruce to a regular member on the Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2026
To elevate Judith Bruce to a regular member on the Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to elevate Judith Bruce to a regular member on the Conservation Commission 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 Ken Johnson to the Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Ken Johnson to the Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Ken Johnson to the Conservation Commission 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 Mike Brink and Robert Rothberg to the Conservation Commission as regular members with terms ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Mike Brink and Robert Rothberg to the Conservation Commission as regular members with terms ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Mike Brink and Robert Rothberg to the Conservation Commission as regular members with terms ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Elevate Paul Cass to regular member of the Energy & Climate Action Committee with aterm ending June 30, 2026
To elevate Paul Cass to regular member of the Energy & Climate Action Committee with aterm ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to elevate Paul Cass to regular member of the Energy & Climate Action Committee with aterm ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Herman)
Reappoint Rich Levy as a member of the Marine & Fresh Water Quality Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Rich Levy as a member of the Marine & Fresh Water Quality Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Rich Levy as a member of the Marine & Fresh Water Quality 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 Keith Arnold to the Memorial & Veteran's Day Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Keith Arnold to the Memorial & Veteran's Day Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Keith Arnold to the Memorial & Veteran's Day Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Afl voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0,.” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Exceptionally reappoint Kevin Higgins to the Memorial & Veteran's Day Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
To exceptionally reappoint Kevin Higgins to the Memorial & Veteran's Day Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to exceptionally reappoint Kevin Higgins to the Memorial & Veteran's Day 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)
Elevate Mark Mullen to a full member of the Marine & Freshwater Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026
To elevate Mark Mullen to a full member of the Marine & Freshwater Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to elevate Mark Mullen to a full member of the Marine & Freshwater Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. Motion seconded by Mr. Runyon. All voted Aye. Motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Reappoint John Quigley, William Amaru, and Peter Przygocki of the Shellfish & Waterways improvement Advisory Committee with terms ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint John Quigley, William Amaru, and Peter Przygocki of the Shellfish & Waterways improvement Advisory Committee with terms ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint John Quigley, William Amaru, and Peter Przygocki of the Shellfish & Waterways improvement Advisory Committee with terms ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Reappoint Mark Carroll and Craig Poosikian as associate members of the Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee with terms ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Mark Carroll and Craig Poosikian as associate members of the Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee with terms ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Mark Carroll and Craig Poosikian as associate members of the Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee with terms ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Reappoint Sibel Asantugrul for her second term as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Sibel Asantugrul for her second term as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Sibel Asantugrul for her second term as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All vote Aye. Motion carried: 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Elevate Austin Higgins to full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term ending June 30, 2026
To elevate Austin Higgins to full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to elevate Austin Higgins to full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term ending June 30, 2026. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Amend the policy on multi-member bodies to allow the Affordable Housing Trust to have members who serve two-year terms up to a total of six years
To amend the policy on multi-member bodies to allow the Affordable Housing Trust to have members who serve two-year terms up to a total of six years
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to amend the policy on multi-member bodies to allow the Affordable Housing Trust to have members who serve two-year terms up to a total of six years. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)
Vote to conditionally approve a Special One Day Beer & Wine License for Friends of Nauset Beach and Hog Island Beer Company, Michael McNamara, Manager to serve beer and wine on October 7, 2023...
To vote to conditionally approve a Special One Day Beer & Wine License for Friends of Nauset Beach and Hog Island Beer Company, Michael McNamara, Manager to serve beer and wine on October 7, 2023 (rain date October 8) from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at a designated area of the Nauset Beach upper-level parking lot The license is issued for three days to allow proper delivery and disposal of wine and malt beverages, subject to meeting the following conditions prior to license issuance: 1. Friends of Nauset Beach will have to update their filing status with the Federal IRS and Massachusetts Secretary of State. 2. Friends of Nauset Beach will have to obtain a Certificate of Liquor Liability Insurance like 2018 and 2019 with the Town of Orleans and Hog Island Beer Company listed as additional insured. MIIA will have to review and approve the coverage. 3. Further, the license is 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
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan and Mefford Runyon). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to vote to conditionally approve a Special One Day Beer & Wine License for Friends of Nauset Beach and Hog Island Beer Company, Michael McNamara, Manager to serve beer and wine on October 7, 2023 (rain date October 8) from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at a designated area of the Nauset Beach upper-level parking lot The license is issued for three days to allow proper delivery and disposal of wine and malt beverages, subject to meeting the following conditions prior to license issuance: 1. Friends of Nauset Beach will have to update their filing status with the Federal IRS and Massachusetts Secretary of State. 2. Friends of Nauset Beach will have to obtain a Certificate of Liquor Liability Insurance like 2018 and 2019 with the Town of Orleans and Hog Island Beer Company listed as additional insured. MIIA will have to review and approve the coverage. 3. Further, the license is 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. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Appoint Town Manager Kim Newman as Parking Clerk for FY2024
To appoint Town Manager Kim Newman as Parking Clerk for FY2024
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Town Manager Kim Newman as Parking Clerk for FY2024. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
That, per page 31 in the Select Board Packet, John Mellin and Andrew Mele be appointed Patrolmen, William Norton, Daniel Elliot, and Hannah Green be appointed as Sergeants, and Andrew McLaughlin...
That, per page 31 in the Select Board Packet, John Mellin and Andrew Mele be appointed Patrolmen, William Norton, Daniel Elliot, and Hannah Green be appointed as Sergeants, and Andrew McLaughlin be appointed as Lieutenant for terms from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved that, per page 31 in the Select Board Packet, John Mellin and Andrew Mele be appointed Patrolmen, William Norton, Daniel Elliot, and Hannah Green be appointed as Sergeants, and Andrew McLaughlin be appointed as Lieutenant for terms from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Appoint the following people for terms with the Police Department from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024: Sean Diamond as Licensing Agent and Terri Therrien, MaryAlice Machado, Kyla White and...
To appoint the following people for terms with the Police Department from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024: Sean Diamond as Licensing Agent and Terri Therrien, MaryAlice Machado, Kyla White and Jennifer Plusch as Dispatcher/Keeper of Lock up
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint the following people for terms with the Police Department from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024: Sean Diamond as Licensing Agent and Terri Therrien, MaryAlice Machado, Kyla White and Jennifer Plusch as Dispatcher/Keeper of Lock up. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Accept and have the Chair of the Select Board sign the letter included in the Select Board packet declaring there is not a conflict of interest for Chief MacDonald's participation on the Board of...
To accept and have the Chair of the Select Board sign the letter included in the Select Board packet declaring there is not a conflict of interest for Chief MacDonald's participation on the Board of Directors of Mass Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC)
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to accept and have the Chair of the Select Board sign the letter included in the Select Board packet declaring there is not a conflict of interest for Chief MacDonald's participation on the Board of Directors of Mass Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC). Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Approve the year-end budget amendment for FY23 as detailed in the report entitled Special Year-End Request for Amendment to Budget for a total of $69,698.69
To approve the year-end budget amendment for FY23 as detailed in the report entitled Special Year-End Request for Amendment to Budget for a total of $69,698.69
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the year-end budget amendment for FY23 as detailed in the report entitled Special Year-End Request for Amendment to Budget for a total of $69,698.69. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
The Chair of the Select Board sign, on behalf of the full Select Board, the letter as included in the Select Board packet to MassDOT following up the letter from the Orleans Transportation and !...
That the Chair of the Select Board sign, on behalf of the full Select Board, the letter as included in the Select Board packet to MassDOT following up the letter from the Orleans Transportation and ! Bikeways Advisory Committee dated January 13, 2023, and cc: MPO Kevin Galligan
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved that the Chair of the Select Board sign, on behalf of the full Select Board, the letter as included in the Select Board packet to MassDOT following up the letter from the Orleans Transportation and ! Bikeways Advisory Committee dated January 13, 2023, and cc: MPO Kevin Galligan. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
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