MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 5, 2024
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Mathison, Kevin Galligan, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health, rather than the professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or...
To go into Executive Session to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health, rather than the professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual, and to reconvene in open session after the conclusion of executive session
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to go into Executive Session to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health, rather than the professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual, and to reconvene in open session after the conclusion of executive session. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Mr. Herman, Ms. Reed, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Mathison voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Approve the 2024 Senior Work off Tax Abatement program as presented by Ms. Wilson with the option to make modifications and to include the "Angel Provision" in accordance with Section Ill:...
To approve the 2024 Senior Work off Tax Abatement program as presented by Ms. Wilson with the option to make modifications and to include the "Angel Provision" in accordance with Section Ill: Adoption of Local Program Rules, of DLS Guidelines for Senior Work off Abatement Programs
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the 2024 Senior Work off Tax Abatement program as presented by Ms. Wilson with the option to make modifications and to include the "Angel Provision" in accordance with Section Ill: Adoption of Local Program Rules, of DLS Guidelines for Senior Work off Abatement Programs. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. The vote was by roll call with Ms. Reed, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Mathison voting Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. The vote was by roll call with Ms. Reed, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Mathison voting Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve Eversource's petition 16747401 dated April 16, 2024, subject to the following conditions: a) handhole 6/H31B must be placed five feet away from existing water mains, b) moling under the :...
To approve Eversource's petition 16747401 dated April 16, 2024, subject to the following conditions: a) handhole 6/H31B must be placed five feet away from existing water mains, b) moling under the : roadway is required, and c) a road opening permit is required
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve Eversource's petition 16747401 dated April 16, 2024, subject to the following conditions: a) handhole 6/H31B must be placed five feet away from existing water mains, b) moling under the : roadway is required, and c) a road opening permit is required. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. The vote was by roll call with Ms. Reed, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Mathison voting Aye. Motion carried: : 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Thank Bernadette MacLeod for her years of service on the ARC and to elevate Ms. Kelly McCarthy and Mr. Tom Coleman to regular membership on the ARC with terms ending June 30, 2026
To thank Bernadette MacLeod for her years of service on the ARC and to elevate Ms. Kelly McCarthy and Mr. Tom Coleman to regular membership on the ARC with terms ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to thank Bernadette MacLeod for her years of service on the ARC and to elevate Ms. Kelly McCarthy and Mr. Tom Coleman to regular membership on the ARC with terms ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. The vote was by roll call with Ms. Reed, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Mathison voting Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Change the term to one ending June 30, 2027, for Ms. Kelly McCarthy and Mr. Tom Coleman on the Architectural Review Committee
To change the term to one ending June 30, 2027, for Ms. Kelly McCarthy and Mr. Tom Coleman on the Architectural Review Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to change the term to one ending June 30, 2027, for Ms. Kelly McCarthy and Mr. Tom Coleman on the Architectural Review Committee. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. The vote was by roll call with Ms. Reed, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Mathison voting Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Mr. Runyon assume the role on the Community Preservation Committee to replace : Mr. Galligan
That Mr. Runyon assume the role on the Community Preservation Committee to replace : Mr. Galligan
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved that Mr. Runyon assume the role on the Community Preservation Committee to replace : Mr. Galligan. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. The vote was by roll call with Ms. Reed, Mr. Herman, Mr. : Runyon, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Mathison voting Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Reappoint Ms. Drusy Henson and Mr. Jerry Wander as regular members and Mr. Tim Payson and Mr. Dick Hilmer as associate members to the Conservation Commission for terms ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint Ms. Drusy Henson and Mr. Jerry Wander as regular members and Mr. Tim Payson and Mr. Dick Hilmer as associate members to the Conservation Commission for terms ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint Ms. Drusy Henson and Mr. Jerry Wander as regular members and Mr. Tim Payson and Mr. Dick Hilmer as associate members to the Conservation Commission for terms ending June 30, 2027. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. The vote was by roll call with Ms. Reed, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Mathison voting Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Reappoint Mr. Bill Wibel to the Historic Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027
To reappoint Mr. Bill Wibel to the Historic Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027. Mr. : Runyon seconded the
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Mr. Bill Wibel to the Historic Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027. Mr. : Runyon seconded the motion. The vote was by roll call with Ms. Reed, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Mathison voting Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed)
Thank Mr. Dick Hartmann for his leadership and support on the Planning Board and accept his resignation and to reappoint Ms. Alice van Oot with a term ending June 30, 2027
To thank Mr. Dick Hartmann for his leadership and support on the Planning Board and accept his resignation and to reappoint Ms. Alice van Oot with a term ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to thank Mr. Dick Hartmann for his leadership and support on the Planning Board and accept his resignation and to reappoint Ms. Alice van Oot with a term ending June 30, 2027. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. The vote was by roll call with Ms. Reed, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Mathison voting Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Elevate Maria LeStage to the role of regular member of the Planning Board with a term ending June 30, 2027
To elevate Maria LeStage to the role of regular member of the Planning Board with a term ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to elevate Maria LeStage to the role of regular member of the Planning Board with a term ending June 30, 2027. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. The vote was by roll cali with Ms. Reed, Mr. Herman, 2 Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Mathison voting Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Close Town Offices on Friday, July 5, 2024, subject to Town Manager's review of needed services
To close Town Offices on Friday, July 5, 2024, subject to Town Manager's review of needed services
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to close Town Offices on Friday, July 5, 2024, subject to Town Manager's review of needed services. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. The vote was by roll call with Ms. Reed, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Mathison voting Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Accept the Select Board minutes as written for November 29 and December 13, 2023, and January 3, 17, 31 and February 14, 2024
To accept the Select Board minutes as written for November 29 and December 13, 2023, and January 3, 17, 31 and February 14, 2024
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to accept the Select Board minutes as written for November 29 and December 13, 2023, and January 3, 17, 31 and February 14, 2024. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. The vote was by roll call with Ms. Reed, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Mathison voting Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting. Mr. Runyon
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Runyon and Ms. Reed seconded the motion. The vote was by roll call with Ms. Reed, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Mathison voting Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
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