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Orleans Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

January 17, 2024

14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Continue the hearing until January 31, 2024 and ask for information justifying the pole i as opposed to running wires underground and to provide details of the fully completed designs for services...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To continue the hearing until January 31, 2024 and ask for information justifying the pole i as opposed to running wires underground and to provide details of the fully completed designs for services to the property

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to continue the hearing until January 31, 2024 and ask for information justifying the pole i as opposed to running wires underground and to provide details of the fully completed designs for services to the property. 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 be adopted in their entirety and the text of such votes be incorporated into the minutes of this meeting (see attachment)

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the votes presented to this meeting be adopted in their entirety and the text of such votes be incorporated into the minutes of this meeting (see attachment)

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved that the votes presented to this meeting be adopted in their entirety and the text of such votes be incorporated into the minutes of this meeting (see attachment). 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)

Approve the request of Cameron Hadfield, owner/manager of Nauset Mixology Inc. dba Barley Neck Inn, located at 5 Beach Road to temporarily close for business from February 11, 2024 to March 7,...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request of Cameron Hadfield, owner/manager of Nauset Mixology Inc. dba Barley Neck Inn, located at 5 Beach Road to temporarily close for business from February 11, 2024 to March 7, 2024, in accordance with the Town of Orleans Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority under M.G.L. Chapter 138

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the request of Cameron Hadfield, owner/manager of Nauset Mixology Inc. dba Barley Neck Inn, located at 5 Beach Road to temporarily close for business from February 11, 2024 to March 7, 2024, in accordance with the Town of Orleans Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Licensing Authority under M.G.L. Chapter 138. 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)

Town Boards and Committees do not have to pay a fee to use the building (at 44 Main Street) in FY 2024-25

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That Town Boards and Committees do not have to pay a fee to use the building (at 44 Main Street) in FY 2024-25

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved that Town Boards and Committees do not have to pay a fee to use the building (at 44 Main Street) in FY 2024-25. 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)

Appoint Ms. Kremer to the Human Rights Advocacy Commission for a one-year term ending 1/31/2025

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Ms. Kremer to the Human Rights Advocacy Commission for a one-year term ending 1/31/2025

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Ms. Kremer to the Human Rights Advocacy Commission for a one-year term ending 1/31/2025. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Appoint Mr. Andrew Miao as an alternate member to the Old Kings Highway Committee with a term ending 06/30/24

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mr. Andrew Miao as an alternate member to the Old Kings Highway Committee with a term ending 06/30/24

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Mr. Andrew Miao as an alternate member to the Old Kings Highway Committee with a term ending 06/30/24. 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)

Appoint Ms. Donna Rowe-Korn as a member of the Cultural District Committee with a term ending 6/30/26

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Ms. Donna Rowe-Korn as a member of the Cultural District Committee with a term ending 6/30/26

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved to appoint Ms. Donna Rowe-Korn as a member of the Cultural District Committee with a term ending 6/30/26. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)

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

Elevate Mr. Andrew O'Neill from associate to member status on the Energy & Climate Action Committee with a term ending 6/30/25

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To elevate Mr. Andrew O'Neill from associate to member status on the Energy & Climate Action Committee with a term ending 6/30/25

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to elevate Mr. Andrew O'Neill from associate to member status on the Energy & Climate Action Committee with a term ending 6/30/25. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

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

Accept the resignation of Ms. Joan Francolini from the Recreation Advisory Committee with gratitude

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the resignation of Ms. Joan Francolini from the Recreation Advisory Committee with gratitude

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to accept the resignation of Ms. Joan Francolini from the Recreation Advisory Committee with gratitude. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

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

Call the Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 13, 2024 and the Annual Town Election i for Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To call the Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 13, 2024 and the Annual Town Election i for Tuesday, May 21, 2024

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to call the Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 13, 2024 and the Annual Town Election i for Tuesday, May 21, 2024. 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)

Forward the potential zoning amendments to the Planning Board for review and Public Hearing of February 15, 2024

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To forward the potential zoning amendments to the Planning Board for review and Public Hearing of February 15, 2024

Yes: Galligan, Herman, Mathison, ReedAbstained: Runyon

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to forward the potential zoning amendments to the Planning Board for review and Public Hearing of February 15, 2024. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Mr. Runyon abstained. Mr. Mathison, Mr. Galligan, Ms. Reed, and Mr. Herman voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-1..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)

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

Approve the request from OPD for Use of Road Layout permit for the 23rd Annual Block Party to be held on August 21st on Main Street

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the request from OPD for Use of Road Layout permit for the 23rd Annual Block Party to be held on August 21st on Main Street

The minutes say "Ms. Reed voted to ..." for the motion; Andrea Reed is shown as the mover.

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed voted to approve the request from OPD for Use of Road Layout permit for the 23rd Annual Block Party to be held on August 21st on Main Street. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)

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

Approve the minutes of October 18, 2023, November 1, 2023, and November 15, 2023 as presented

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of October 18, 2023, November 1, 2023, and November 15, 2023 as presented

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the minutes of October 18, 2023, November 1, 2023, and November 15, 2023 as presented. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

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

Adjourn at approximately 7:21 p.m

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at approximately 7:21 p.m

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved to adjourn at approximately 7:21 p.m. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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