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Orleans Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

November 29, 2023

10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Michael Herman, Andrea Reed, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan, Mark Mathison

Absent: None

During the meeting:

  • Mark Mathison arrived after the meeting began ("Mathison joined during the Executive Session").

Every vote, in order

Go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located on Main St. and Eldredge Park Way, and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, and...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located on Main St. and Eldredge Park Way, and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, and that the Chair declare separately that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body

The roll call does not give a vote for Mark Mathison, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located on Main St. and Eldredge Park Way, and to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, and that the Chair declare separately that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Vote to approve the request of Catherine Wade for a Special One Day Beer & Wine License for the Lower Cape Coyotes fundraiser at Charles Moore Arena, 23 O'Connor Way, on December 15, 2023, from...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To vote to approve the request of Catherine Wade for a Special One Day Beer & Wine License for the Lower Cape Coyotes fundraiser at Charles Moore Arena, 23 O'Connor Way, on December 15, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The license is subject to all local and State rules, regulations, bylaws, permits and approvals, and in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 Sec. 14

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to vote to approve the request of Catherine Wade for a Special One Day Beer & Wine License for the Lower Cape Coyotes fundraiser at Charles Moore Arena, 23 O'Connor Way, on December 15, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The license is subject to all local and State rules, regulations, bylaws, permits and approvals, and in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 Sec. 14. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

The votes presented at this meeting be adopted in their entirety and the text of such votes be incorporated into the minutes of such meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the votes presented at this meeting be adopted in their entirety and the text of such votes be incorporated into the minutes of such meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved that the votes presented at this meeting be adopted in their entirety and the text of such votes be incorporated into the minutes of such meeting. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)

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The votes presented at this meeting for the ladder truck be adopted in their entirety and the text of such votes be incorporated into the minutes of such meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the votes presented at this meeting for the ladder truck be adopted in their entirety and the text of such votes be incorporated into the minutes of such meeting

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved that the votes presented at this meeting for the ladder truck be adopted in their entirety and the text of such votes be incorporated into the minutes of such 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 2 (PDF)

The votes presented to this meeting and the text of such votes relative to 2023 Special Town Meeting Article 4 be incorporated into the minutes of such meeting

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the votes presented to this meeting and the text of such votes relative to 2023 Special Town Meeting Article 4 be incorporated into the minutes of such meeting

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved that the votes presented to this meeting and the text of such votes relative to 2023 Special Town Meeting Article 4 be incorporated into the minutes of such 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 2 (PDF)

Accept the report from Powers & Sullivan

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the report from Powers & Sullivan

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to accept the report from Powers & Sullivan. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

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Accept and file the ACWMP with the State

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept and file the ACWMP with the State

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved to accept and file the ACWMP with the State. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)

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

Reappoint Mr. Richard Weeks and Ms. Jamie Demas with a term ending 12/31/24

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To reappoint Mr. Richard Weeks and Ms. Jamie Demas with a term ending 12/31/24

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Mr. Richard Weeks and Ms. Jamie Demas with a term ending 12/31/24. 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)

Approve the scholarship amounts for FY24

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the scholarship amounts for FY24

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the scholarship amounts for FY24. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

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Adjourn at 7:50pm

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 7:50pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn at 7:50pm. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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