MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 23, 2023
14 recorded votes, 2 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
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Approve the application from Eversource with the provision that the installation be consistent with the Planning Board's approval for the subdivision for installation under the road and that any...
To approve the application from Eversource with the provision that the installation be consistent with the Planning Board's approval for the subdivision for installation under the road and that any approvable road work be done within the restoration requirements of our Street Opening permits
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the application from Eversource with the provision that the installation be consistent with the Planning Board's approval for the subdivision for installation under the road and that any approvable road work be done within the restoration requirements of our Street Opening permits. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Approve the application by Todd Thayer and to waive the application fee for the Special One Day Beer & Wine license for Blue Bubbles LLC on August 26, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to serve...
To approve the application by Todd Thayer and to waive the application fee for the Special One Day Beer & Wine license for Blue Bubbles LLC on August 26, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to serve wine and malt beverages at 118 Route 6A. 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
“Ms. Reed moved to approve the application by Todd Thayer and to waive the application fee for the Special One Day Beer & Wine license for Blue Bubbles LLC on August 26, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to serve wine and malt beverages at 118 Route 6A. 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: Reed, second: Mathison)
Approve the application by Jennifer Allard of Mainsail Events for a Special One ; Day Beer & Wine license on August 24, 2023, from 1p.m. to 5 p.m.at 50 Tar Kiln Road for the Community :...
To approve the application by Jennifer Allard of Mainsail Events for a Special One ; Day Beer & Wine license on August 24, 2023, from 1p.m. to 5 p.m.at 50 Tar Kiln Road for the Community : Development Partnership's event to serve wine and malt beverages. 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
Yes: Galligan, Mathison, Reed, RunyonAbstained: Herman
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the application by Jennifer Allard of Mainsail Events for a Special One ; Day Beer & Wine license on August 24, 2023, from 1p.m. to 5 p.m.at 50 Tar Kiln Road for the Community : Development Partnership's event to serve wine and malt beverages. 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. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. Mr. Herman abstained. Mr. Mathison, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Galligan voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-1..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Appoint Mr. Coleman as an associate member to the ARC with a term ending 6/30/26
To appoint Mr. Coleman as an associate member to the ARC with a term ending 6/30/26
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Mr. Coleman as an associate member to the ARC with a term ending 6/30/26. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Appoint Peter Allgeier to the Economic Development Committee with a term ending 6/30/2026
To appoint Peter Allgeier to the Economic Development Committee with a term ending 6/30/2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Peter Allgeier to the Economic Development Committee with a term ending 6/30/2026. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Mr. Runyon, Mr. Mathison, Mr. Herman, MS. Reed, and Mr. Galligan voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Appoint Alisa Magnotta to the Economic Development Committee with a term ending 6/30/2026
To appoint Alisa Magnotta to the Economic Development Committee with a term ending 6/30/2026
Yes: Galligan, Herman, Reed, RunyonAbstained: Mathison
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Alisa Magnotta to the Economic Development Committee with a term ending 6/30/2026. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Mr. Mathison abstained. Mr. Runyon, Mr. Herman, Mr. Galligan and Ms. Reed voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-1..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Appoint Mike McNamara and Dave Currier to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending 6/30/2025 and Steven Smith and Rosalin Accosta for a term ending 6/30/2024
To appoint Mike McNamara and Dave Currier to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending 6/30/2025 and Steven Smith and Rosalin Accosta for a term ending 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Mike McNamara and Dave Currier to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending 6/30/2025 and Steven Smith and Rosalin Accosta for a term ending 6/30/2024. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Affirm John Ostman from the Planning Board as a member of the Economic Development Committee and Judy Lindahl as chair of the Orleans Chamber of Commerce will serve "ex officio"
To affirm John Ostman from the Planning Board as a member of the Economic Development Committee and Judy Lindahl as chair of the Orleans Chamber of Commerce will serve "ex officio"
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to affirm John Ostman from the Planning Board as a member of the Economic Development Committee and Judy Lindahl as chair of the Orleans Chamber of Commerce will serve "ex officio". Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Accept the new charge for the Economic Development Committee as submitted in the Select Board packet
To accept the new charge for the Economic Development Committee as submitted in the Select Board packet
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to accept the new charge for the Economic Development Committee as submitted in the Select Board packet. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Place all the warrant articles presented except Article 6 and 25 and to include an additional article relating to human resources as discussed, for the fall Town Meeting
To place all the warrant articles presented except Article 6 and 25 and to include an additional article relating to human resources as discussed, for the fall Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place all the warrant articles presented except Article 6 and 25 and to include an additional article relating to human resources as discussed, for the fall Town Meeting. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Pursuant to the Town Clerk's memo of July 21, 2023, to appoint the election workers for FY2024 as listed
Pursuant to the Town Clerk's memo of July 21, 2023, to appoint the election workers for FY2024 as listed
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved, pursuant to the Town Clerk's memo of July 21, 2023, to appoint the election workers for FY2024 as listed. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Approve the minutes of March 22, March 29, April 5, and April 19, 2023 as written
To approve the minutes of March 22, March 29, April 5, and April 19, 2023 as written
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve the minutes of March 22, March 29, April 5, and April 19, 2023 as written. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
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