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Orleans Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

March 27, 2024

19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

The Select Board allow the slip transfer belonging to David Knowles to Dillon Knowles to continue the family business

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Select Board allow the slip transfer belonging to David Knowles to Dillon Knowles to continue the family business

From the minutes

“Mr. Mathison moved that the Select Board allow the slip transfer belonging to David Knowles to Dillon Knowles to continue the family business. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Reed)

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

Accept the recommended fee schedule as submitted

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the recommended fee schedule as submitted

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to accept the recommended fee schedule as submitted. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

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Appoint Shannon Heth to an associate role on the Recreation Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Shannon Heth to an associate role on the Recreation Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Shannon Heth to an associate role on the Recreation Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2025. 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)

Elevate Tim Gould to member of the RAC

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To elevate Tim Gould to member of the RAC

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to elevate Tim Gould to member of the RAC. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)

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Change Katie Cole's role from member to associate member on the Recreation Advisory Committee with a term ending on June 20, 2025

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To change Katie Cole's role from member to associate member on the Recreation Advisory Committee with a term ending on June 20, 2025

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to change Katie Cole's role from member to associate member on the Recreation Advisory Committee with a term ending on June 20, 2025. 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)

Appoint Alex Bates to the Agricultural Council as an associate with a term ending June 20, 2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Alex Bates to the Agricultural Council as an associate with a term ending June 20, 2026

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Alex Bates to the Agricultural Council as an associate with a term ending June 20, 2026. 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)

Approve the renewal application for the Wine & Malt Beverage Common Victualler Liquor License for Orleans Seafood, Inc. dba Cooke's Seafood Restaurant, 1 South Orleans Rd, Polixeni Mitrokostas,...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the renewal application for the Wine & Malt Beverage Common Victualler Liquor License for Orleans Seafood, Inc. dba Cooke's Seafood Restaurant, 1 South Orleans Rd, Polixeni Mitrokostas, Manager, subject to all permits, licenses, and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said licenses to expire on November 30, 2024, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the renewal application for the Wine & Malt Beverage Common Victualler Liquor License for Orleans Seafood, Inc. dba Cooke's Seafood Restaurant, 1 South Orleans Rd, Polixeni Mitrokostas, Manager, subject to all permits, licenses, and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said licenses to expire on November 30, 2024, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. 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)

Approve the renewal application for an All Alcoholic Beverage Innholder License for Orleans Waterfront Inn, Inc. dba Orleans Inn, 3 Old County Road, Erin Santiago, Manager, subject to all permits,...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the renewal application for an All Alcoholic Beverage Innholder License for Orleans Waterfront Inn, Inc. dba Orleans Inn, 3 Old County Road, Erin Santiago, Manager, subject to all permits, licenses, and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said licenses to expire on November 30, 2024, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the renewal application for an All Alcoholic Beverage Innholder License for Orleans Waterfront Inn, Inc. dba Orleans Inn, 3 Old County Road, Erin Santiago, Manager, subject to all permits, licenses, and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said licenses to expire on November 30, 2024, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. 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 renewal applications for the 2024 Seasonal Common Victualler license for TY/COL, Inc. dba Ice Cream Café, Orleans Seafood, Inc. dba Cooke's Seafood Restaurant, Orleans Waterfront Inn,...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the renewal applications for the 2024 Seasonal Common Victualler license for TY/COL, Inc. dba Ice Cream Café, Orleans Seafood, Inc. dba Cooke's Seafood Restaurant, Orleans Waterfront Inn, Inc. dba Orleans Inn, Ardath's at Skaket, Skaket Beach, Mandy's Cape Creamery, Udderly Fantastic, Inc. dba Emack & Bolio's, Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream - East Orleans, Inc dba Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream, and Nauset Fish Market, Inc. dba Young's Fish : Market subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all focal, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said licenses to expire on November 30, 2024, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the renewal applications for the 2024 Seasonal Common Victualler license for TY/COL, Inc. dba Ice Cream Café, Orleans Seafood, Inc. dba Cooke's Seafood Restaurant, Orleans Waterfront Inn, Inc. dba Orleans Inn, Ardath's at Skaket, Skaket Beach, Mandy's Cape Creamery, Udderly Fantastic, Inc. dba Emack & Bolio's, Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream - East Orleans, Inc dba Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream, and Nauset Fish Market, Inc. dba Young's Fish : Market subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all focal, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said licenses to expire on November 30, 2024, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. 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)

Approve the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment License for Orleans Waterfront Inn, Inc. dba Orleans Inn, 3 Old County Road, Erin Santiago, Manager - Light acoustic music during dining hours subject to...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment License for Orleans Waterfront Inn, Inc. dba Orleans Inn, 3 Old County Road, Erin Santiago, Manager - Light acoustic music during dining hours subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said licenses to expire on November 30, 2024, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board and also for Mandy's Cape Creamery, 14 Canal Road, Nicole Waite, Manager

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the Seasonal Weekday Entertainment License for Orleans Waterfront Inn, Inc. dba Orleans Inn, 3 Old County Road, Erin Santiago, Manager - Light acoustic music during dining hours subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said licenses to expire on November 30, 2024, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board and also for Mandy's Cape Creamery, 14 Canal Road, Nicole Waite, Manager. Motion seconded by Mr. Runyon. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)

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

Approve the Seasonal Innholder License for Orleans Waterfront Inn, Inc. 3 Old County Road, Erin Santiago, Manager of eleven guest rooms subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Seasonal Innholder License for Orleans Waterfront Inn, Inc. 3 Old County Road, Erin Santiago, Manager of eleven guest rooms subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said licenses to expire on November 30, 2024, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the Seasonal Innholder License for Orleans Waterfront Inn, Inc. 3 Old County Road, Erin Santiago, Manager of eleven guest rooms subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said licenses to expire on November 30, 2024, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. 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)

Approve the Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment License for the Center for Culture & History in Orleans, Inc., 3 River Rd., Jay Stradal, Manager - Occasional live /recorded music; live theater, movies...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment License for the Center for Culture & History in Orleans, Inc., 3 River Rd., Jay Stradal, Manager - Occasional live /recorded music; live theater, movies concerts, history talks, exhibitions. Restriction on amplified recorded and live music: can be between 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., the events not to exceed 4 hours per day and 4 days per week for amplified recorded and live music; The Select Board andthe Police Department are to be notified of events schedules. As a Non-profit Organization there will be no cost

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment License for the Center for Culture & History in Orleans, Inc., 3 River Rd., Jay Stradal, Manager - Occasional live /recorded music; live theater, movies concerts, history talks, exhibitions. Restriction on amplified recorded and live music: can be between 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., the events not to exceed 4 hours per day and 4 days per week for amplified recorded and live music; The Select Board andthe Police Department are to be notified of events schedules. As a Non-profit Organization there will be no cost. Seconded by Mr. Galligan. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

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

Approve the Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment License for Hang Ten Inc. dba Old Jailhouse Tavern, 28 West Rd., Michael McNamara, Manager - Live and recorded music, theater,and shows

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment License for Hang Ten Inc. dba Old Jailhouse Tavern, 28 West Rd., Michael McNamara, Manager - Live and recorded music, theater,and shows. Restriction on amplified recorded and live music: can be between 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., the events not to exceed 4 hours per day and 4 days per week for amplified recorded and live music; The Select Board and the Police Department are to be notified of events schedules. As a Non-profit Organization there will be no cost

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment License for Hang Ten Inc. dba Old Jailhouse Tavern, 28 West Rd., Michael McNamara, Manager - Live and recorded music, theater,and shows. Restriction on amplified recorded and live music: can be between 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., the events not to exceed 4 hours per day and 4 days per week for amplified recorded and live music; The Select Board and the Police Department are to be notified of events schedules. As a Non-profit Organization there will be no cost. Seconded by Mr. Galligan. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

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

Approve the Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment License for Oliver Inc. dba Trove and Checkpoint East, 129 Route 6A, Clarke Doody, manager - Live and recorded music, theater, and shows

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment License for Oliver Inc. dba Trove and Checkpoint East, 129 Route 6A, Clarke Doody, manager - Live and recorded music, theater, and shows. Restriction on amplified recorded and live music: can be between 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., the events not to exceed 4 hours per day and 4 days per week for amplified recorded and live music; The Select Board and the Police Department are to be notified of events schedules. As a Non-profit =. Organization there will be no cost

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment License for Oliver Inc. dba Trove and Checkpoint East, 129 Route 6A, Clarke Doody, manager - Live and recorded music, theater, and shows. Restriction on amplified recorded and live music: can be between 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., the events not to exceed 4 hours per day and 4 days per week for amplified recorded and live music; The Select Board and the Police Department are to be notified of events schedules. As a Non-profit =. Organization there will be no cost. Seconded by Mr. Runyon. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)

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

Approve the renewal applications for the 2024 seasonal common victualler, seasonal weekday entertainment, seasonal innholder, and seasonal outdoor entertainment for the businesses listed above,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the renewal applications for the 2024 seasonal common victualler, seasonal weekday entertainment, seasonal innholder, and seasonal outdoor entertainment for the businesses listed above, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said licenses to expire on November 30, : 2024, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the renewal applications for the 2024 seasonal common victualler, seasonal weekday entertainment, seasonal innholder, and seasonal outdoor entertainment for the businesses listed above, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said licenses to expire on November 30, : 2024, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. 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)

Approve the appointment of Jennifer Mince as the Interim Town Accountant/Finance Director for a period of up to twelve months

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the appointment of Jennifer Mince as the Interim Town Accountant/Finance Director for a period of up to twelve months

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the appointment of Jennifer Mince as the Interim Town Accountant/Finance Director for a period of up to twelve months. Seconded by Ms. Reed. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

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

Place the Debt Exclusion questions on the May 21, 2024 Annual Town Election Ballot

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To place the Debt Exclusion questions on the May 21, 2024 Annual Town Election Ballot

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to place the Debt Exclusion questions on the May 21, 2024 Annual Town Election Ballot. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)

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

Set the polling hours for the Annual Town Election on May 21, 2024 from 9am to 7pm

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To set the polling hours for the Annual Town Election on May 21, 2024 from 9am to 7pm

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to set the polling hours for the Annual Town Election on May 21, 2024 from 9am to 7pm. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye.” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)

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

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

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

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