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Orleans Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

July 19, 2023

7 recorded votes, 0 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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. Mathison moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)

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Approve the plan submitted by NStar dba Eversource to install and maintain underground cables, conduits, and manholes, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the plan submitted by NStar dba Eversource to install and maintain underground cables, conduits, and manholes, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary at 107 Main Street, said underground cables, conduits, and manholes to be installed substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked Plan No. 11475151 dated June 16, 2023

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the plan submitted by NStar dba Eversource to install and maintain underground cables, conduits, and manholes, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find necessary at 107 Main Street, said underground cables, conduits, and manholes to be installed substantially in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked Plan No. 11475151 dated June 16, 2023. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

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Close the hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved to close the hearing. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0, ° There was some discussion about a "seasonal" rate and about protecting local businesses and families with children..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)

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Approve the water rate fee schedule as submitted in the Select Board agenda and packet

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the water rate fee schedule as submitted in the Select Board agenda and packet

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the water rate fee schedule as submitted in the Select Board agenda and packet. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)

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Reappoint Peter Coneen for a one year term to the Building Code of Appeals expiring June 30, 2024 and Robert Capurso for a three year term expiring on June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappoint Peter Coneen for a one year term to the Building Code of Appeals expiring June 30, 2024 and Robert Capurso for a three year term expiring on June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved to reappoint Peter Coneen for a one year term to the Building Code of Appeals expiring June 30, 2024 and Robert Capurso for a three year term expiring on June 30, 2026. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)

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

With many thanks, to accept the final report and recommendations of the Charter Review Committee

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

With many thanks, to accept the final report and recommendations of the Charter Review Committee

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved, with many thanks, to accept the final report and recommendations of the Charter Review Committee. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

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

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. Reed moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion carried: : 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)

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

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