MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
September 6, 2023
40 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
Approve the application of Judy Lindahl, Executive Director of Orleans Chamber of Commerce, and to waive the application fee and reduce the license fee to $10 for a Special One Day Liquor License...
To approve the application of Judy Lindahl, Executive Director of Orleans Chamber of Commerce, and to waive the application fee and reduce the license fee to $10 for a Special One Day Liquor License on November 25, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for an outdoor event at 116 RTE 6A. The license is issued in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 Sec. 14. and is subject to all licenses, bylaws, permits, and approvals
From the minutes
“Ms. Galligan moved to approve the application of Judy Lindahl, Executive Director of Orleans Chamber of Commerce, and to waive the application fee and reduce the license fee to $10 for a Special One Day Liquor License on November 25, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for an outdoor event at 116 RTE 6A. The license is issued in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 Sec. 14. and is subject to all licenses, bylaws, permits, and approvals. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0- 0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Support the recommendation of George Meservey dated August 28, 2023 to proceed with the recommendations for Pilgram Lake subject to approval at special Town Meeting and subject to the commitment...
To support the recommendation of George Meservey dated August 28, 2023 to proceed with the recommendations for Pilgram Lake subject to approval at special Town Meeting and subject to the commitment to efforts to protect the pond environment by neighboring organizations and landholders
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to support the recommendation of George Meservey dated August 28, 2023 to proceed with the recommendations for Pilgram Lake subject to approval at special Town Meeting and subject to the commitment to efforts to protect the pond environment by neighboring organizations and landholders. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Sign the letter to the Army Corps of Engineers regarding Rock Harbor Dredging
To sign the letter to the Army Corps of Engineers regarding Rock Harbor Dredging
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to sign the letter to the Army Corps of Engineers regarding Rock Harbor Dredging. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Sign the proclamation from the Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Council to declare September National Suicide Prevention and Action Month
To sign the proclamation from the Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Council to declare September National Suicide Prevention and Action Month
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to sign the proclamation from the Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Council to declare September National Suicide Prevention and Action Month. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mathison. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 1 on the October Town Meeting Warrant
To place and support Article 1 on the October Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support Article 1 on the October Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Place Article 2 on the Town Meeting Warrant
To place Article 2 on the Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place Article 2 on the Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Place and recommend Article 3 on the Town Meeting Warrant
To place and recommend Article 3 on the Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and recommend Article 3 on the Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Place and recommend Article 4 on the Town Meeting Warrant
To place and recommend Article 4 on the Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and recommend Article 4 on the Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Runyon seconded the : motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Place and support Article 5
To place and support Article 5
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and support Article 5. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Place and support Article 6
To place and support Article 6
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and support Article 6. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Place and support Article 7
To place and support Article 7
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and support Article 7. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 8
To place and support Article 8
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and support Article 8. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 9
To place and support Article 9
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and support Article 9. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 10
To place and support Article 10
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and support Article 10. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 11
To place and support Article 11
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support Article 11. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 12
To place and support Article 12
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support Article 12. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 13
To place and support Article 13
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to place and support Article 13. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 14
To place and support Article 14
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and support Article 14. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 15
To place and support Article 15
The minutes read "Mr. Galligan to place and support Article 15" (the word "moved" is missing); he is shown as the mover.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan to place and support Article 15. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 16
To place and support Article 16
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support Article 16. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Place and support Article 17
To place and support Article 17
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support Article 17, Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Place and support Article 18
To place and support Article 18
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support Article 18. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0,.” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Place and support Article 19
To place and support Article 19
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and support Article 19. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Place and support Article 20
To place and support Article 20
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and support Article 20. Ms. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 21
To place and support Article 21
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to place and support Article 21. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Place and support Article 22
To place and support Article 22
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support Article 22. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 23
To place and support Article 23
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support Article 23. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion Carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 24
To place and support Article 24
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to place and support Article 24, Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)
Place and support Article 25
To place and support Article 25
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support Article 25. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Place and support Article 26
To place and support Article 26
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and support Article 26. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 27
To place and support Article 27
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and support Article 27. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 28
To place and support Article 28
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support Article 28. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 29
To place and support Article 29
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support Article 29. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 30
To place and support Article 30
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support Article 30. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Place and support Article 31
To place and support Article 31
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and support Article 31. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Place and support Article 32
To place and support Article 32
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support Article 32. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0, Discussion covered the content of the summary to Article 32 to help set accurate expectations about the lengthy procedures required to proceed with treatment..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Place and support Article 33
To place and support Article 33
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place and support Article 33. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Place and approve the debt exclusion general override questions as presented subject to a final check on the figures by the Town Manager
To place and approve the debt exclusion general override questions as presented subject to a final check on the figures by the Town Manager
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and approve the debt exclusion general override questions as presented subject to a final check on the figures by the Town Manager. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Approve the minutes of May 3, 8, 17, 31, 2023 and June 7, 14, 20, 2023 as written
To approve the minutes of May 3, 8, 17, 31, 2023 and June 7, 14, 20, 2023 as written
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the minutes of May 3, 8, 17, 31, 2023 and June 7, 14, 20, 2023 as written. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted AYE. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
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