MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 9, 2023
9 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
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy regarding contract negotiations with the Finance Director and asked the chair to declare an Open Meeting wouid have a detrimental effect on the...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy regarding contract negotiations with the Finance Director and asked the chair to declare an Open Meeting wouid have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy regarding contract negotiations with the Finance Director and asked the chair to declare an Open Meeting wouid have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Approve the request from the Orleans Chamber of Commerce to hold the Winterfest Candlelight Stroll on November 25 from 4-6pm and to close Main Street from Old Colony Way to Brewster Crossing for...
To approve the request from the Orleans Chamber of Commerce to hold the Winterfest Candlelight Stroll on November 25 from 4-6pm and to close Main Street from Old Colony Way to Brewster Crossing for the event
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve the request from the Orleans Chamber of Commerce to hold the Winterfest Candlelight Stroll on November 25 from 4-6pm and to close Main Street from Old Colony Way to Brewster Crossing for the event. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye in favor of the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Approve the Special One Day Beer & Wine license for Agway of Cape Cod on 4 September 6, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to serve wine and malt beverages during their 30th Anniversary Celebration...
To approve the Special One Day Beer & Wine license for Agway of Cape Cod on 4 September 6, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to serve wine and malt beverages during their 30th Anniversary Celebration at 20 Lots Hollow Road, Orleans, MA 02653. The license will be issued for a period of three (3) days to allow for proper delivery, storage and disposal of wine and malt beverages, and is subject to all rules, bylaws, permits, and approvals and in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 Sec, 14
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the Special One Day Beer & Wine license for Agway of Cape Cod on 4 September 6, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to serve wine and malt beverages during their 30th Anniversary Celebration at 20 Lots Hollow Road, Orleans, MA 02653. The license will be issued for a period of three (3) days to allow for proper delivery, storage and disposal of wine and malt beverages, and is subject to all rules, bylaws, permits, and approvals and in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 Sec, 14. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
The Select Board approve the initiation of the hiring process for two patrol positions for the Orleans Police Department
That the Select Board approve the initiation of the hiring process for two patrol positions for the Orleans Police Department
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved that the Select Board approve the initiation of the hiring process for two patrol positions for the Orleans Police Department. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Appoint Maria Smith to the Affordable Housing Committee for a term ending June 30, : 2026
To appoint Maria Smith to the Affordable Housing Committee for a term ending June 30, : 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Maria Smith to the Affordable Housing Committee for a term ending June 30, : 2026. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Approve Kelly McCarthy as an associate member to the Architectural Review Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
To approve Kelly McCarthy as an associate member to the Architectural Review Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve Kelly McCarthy as an associate member 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: Reed, second: Mathison)
Appoint Sue Meisinger to the Personnel Advisory Board with a term ending June 30, 2026
To appoint Sue Meisinger to the Personnel Advisory Board with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Sue Meisinger to the Personnel Advisory Board 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 Kevin Galligan and Michael Herman to the 66-76 Route 6A RFP Proposal Review Committee
To appoint Kevin Galligan and Michael Herman to the 66-76 Route 6A RFP Proposal Review Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to appoint Kevin Galligan and Michael Herman to the 66-76 Route 6A RFP Proposal Review Committee. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)
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: Galligan, second: Runyon)
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