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29 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mark Mathison, Kevin Galligan, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed
Absent: None
Approve the application from Catherine Wilson for a Hawker's & Peddler's license to operate the Bubba's Bistro food truck for the sale of food and beverages in the Town of Orleans
To approve the application from Catherine Wilson for a Hawker's & Peddler's license to operate the Bubba's Bistro food truck for the sale of food and beverages in the Town of Orleans. This approval will also include the use of Rock Harbor parking lot during the July 2nd fireworks (rain date July 6th). This license will be subject to all approvals, bylaws, permits, and license. Said license to expire on December 31, 2024
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the application from Catherine Wilson for a Hawker's & Peddler's license to operate the Bubba's Bistro food truck for the sale of food and beverages in the Town of Orleans. This approval will also include the use of Rock Harbor parking lot during the July 2nd fireworks (rain date July 6th). This license will be subject to all approvals, bylaws, permits, and license. Said license to expire on December 31, 2024. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Approve the year end budget transfers request as presented in the Select Board packet
To approve the year end budget transfers request as presented in the Select Board packet
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the year end budget transfers request as presented in the Select Board packet. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Authorize the Town Manager to initiate and sign an intermunicipal agreement for up to $50,000 with Wellfleet, Eastham, and Brewster for the Nauset Regional Middle School Efficiency Study
To authorize the Town Manager to initiate and sign an intermunicipal agreement for up to $50,000 with Wellfleet, Eastham, and Brewster for the Nauset Regional Middle School Efficiency Study
“Mr. Herman moved to authorize the Town Manager to initiate and sign an intermunicipal agreement for up to $50,000 with Wellfleet, Eastham, and Brewster for the Nauset Regional Middle School Efficiency Study. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve the FY25 COA Adult Supportive Day Program intermunicipal Agreements with the towns of Eastham, Wellfleet, Brewster, Chatham, and Harwich
To approve the FY25 COA Adult Supportive Day Program intermunicipal Agreements with the towns of Eastham, Wellfleet, Brewster, Chatham, and Harwich
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the FY25 COA Adult Supportive Day Program intermunicipal Agreements with the towns of Eastham, Wellfleet, Brewster, Chatham, and Harwich. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Accept the resignation of Mr. Alan McClennen from the Board of Water and Sewer with thanks
To accept the resignation of Mr. Alan McClennen from the Board of Water and Sewer with thanks
“Ms. Reed moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Alan McClennen from the Board of Water and Sewer with thanks. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Accept the resignation of Ms. Fran McClennen from the Affordable Housing Committee with thanks for her service
To accept the resignation of Ms. Fran McClennen from the Affordable Housing Committee with thanks for her service
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept the resignation of Ms. Fran McClennen from the Affordable Housing Committee with thanks for her service. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Reappoint Ms. Susan Carlson as a member of the Affordable Housing Committee
To reappoint Ms. Susan Carlson as a member of the Affordable Housing Committee
“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint Ms. Susan Carlson as a member of the Affordable Housing Committee. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Accept the resignation of Mr. Alan McClennen from the Affordable Housing Trust Board
To accept the resignation of Mr. Alan McClennen from the Affordable Housing Trust Board
“Ms. Reed moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Alan McClennen from the Affordable Housing Trust Board. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Reappoint Ms. Alexis Mathison and Mr. Tom Jurkowski to a term of two years on the Affordable Housing Trust Board with a term ending 6/30/2026
To reappoint Ms. Alexis Mathison and Mr. Tom Jurkowski to a term of two years on the Affordable Housing Trust Board with a term ending 6/30/2026
“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint Ms. Alexis Mathison and Mr. Tom Jurkowski to a term of two years on the Affordable Housing Trust Board with a term ending 6/30/2026. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Alf voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Approve the reappointment of Ms. Claudia Trend and Ms. Mary Walsh to the Council on Aging with terms ending 6/30/3037
To approve the reappointment of Ms. Claudia Trend and Ms. Mary Walsh to the Council on Aging with terms ending 6/30/3037
“Ms. Reed moved to approve the reappointment of Ms. Claudia Trend and Ms. Mary Walsh to the Council on Aging with terms ending 6/30/3037. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Reappoint Ms. Ellen Snyder Grenier to the Cultural Council with a term ending 6/30/2027
To reappoint Ms. Ellen Snyder Grenier to the Cultural Council with a term ending 6/30/2027
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Ms. Ellen Snyder Grenier to the Cultural Council with a term ending 6/30/2027. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Reappoint Ms. JoAnna Keeley to the Cultural District Committee for a term ending 6/30/2025
To reappoint Ms. JoAnna Keeley to the Cultural District Committee for a term ending 6/30/2025
“Ms. Runyon moved to reappoint Ms. JoAnna Keeley to the Cultural District Committee for a term ending 6/30/2025. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Accept the resignation of Ms. Meri Hartford and Ms. Kirsti Pfeiffer from the Cultural District Committee with thanks for their tremendous effort
To accept the resignation of Ms. Meri Hartford and Ms. Kirsti Pfeiffer from the Cultural District Committee with thanks for their tremendous effort
“Ms. Reed moved to accept the resignation of Ms. Meri Hartford and Ms. Kirsti Pfeiffer from the Cultural District Committee with thanks for their tremendous effort. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Appoint Mr. Stephen Smith and Ms. Rosalin Acosta to second terms to the Economic Development Committee with a term ending 6/30/2027
To appoint Mr. Stephen Smith and Ms. Rosalin Acosta to second terms to the Economic Development Committee with a term ending 6/30/2027
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Mr. Stephen Smith and Ms. Rosalin Acosta to second terms to the Economic Development Committee with a term ending 6/30/2027. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Thank Ms. Susan Chandler for her contribution to the Energy & Climate Action Committee and to reappoint Mr. John Londa, Mr. David Jacobson, and Mr. Hakim Janah to the Committee with terms ending...
To thank Ms. Susan Chandler for her contribution to the Energy & Climate Action Committee and to reappoint Mr. John Londa, Mr. David Jacobson, and Mr. Hakim Janah to the Committee with terms ending 6/30/27
“Ms. Reed moved to thank Ms. Susan Chandler for her contribution to the Energy & Climate Action Committee and to reappoint Mr. John Londa, Mr. David Jacobson, and Mr. Hakim Janah to the Committee with terms ending 6/30/27. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Extend the term of Ms. Jen Allard for one year on the Fourth of July Committee
To extend the term of Ms. Jen Allard for one year on the Fourth of July Committee
“Mr. Herman moved to extend the term of Ms. Jen Allard for one year on the Fourth of July Committee. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Reappoint Ms. Cynthia Wigren for one year to the Fourth of July Committee
To reappoint Ms. Cynthia Wigren for one year to the Fourth of July Committee
“Mr. Runyon moved to reappoint Ms. Cynthia Wigren for one year to the Fourth of July Committee. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Reappoint Mr. Ben Wigren to the Fourth of July Committee with a term ending 6/30/27
To reappoint Mr. Ben Wigren to the Fourth of July Committee with a term ending 6/30/27
“Mr. Runyon moved to reappoint Mr. Ben Wigren to the Fourth of July Committee with a term ending 6/30/27. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Reappoint Mr. Ron Petersen, Mr. Ed Marcarelli, Ms. Joan Nix, Mr. Fran Mustaro, Mr. Bill Wibel, Mr. Fred Boak and Mr. Charles Ellis to the Main St. Historic District Study Committee for a term of...
To reappoint Mr. Ron Petersen, Mr. Ed Marcarelli, Ms. Joan Nix, Mr. Fran Mustaro, Mr. Bill Wibel, Mr. Fred Boak and Mr. Charles Ellis to the Main St. Historic District Study Committee for a term of one year ending 6/30/2025
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Mr. Ron Petersen, Mr. Ed Marcarelli, Ms. Joan Nix, Mr. Fran Mustaro, Mr. Bill Wibel, Mr. Fred Boak and Mr. Charles Ellis to the Main St. Historic District Study Committee for a term of one year ending 6/30/2025. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Extend the term of Mr. Jon Fuller for one year on the Memorial and Veteran's Day Committee
To extend the term of Mr. Jon Fuller for one year on the Memorial and Veteran's Day Committee
“Mr. Herman moved to extend the term of Mr. Jon Fuller for one year on the Memorial and Veteran's Day Committee. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Extend the term of Mr. Andrew Delory on the Memorial and Veteran's Day Committee to 6/30/2027
To extend the term of Mr. Andrew Delory on the Memorial and Veteran's Day Committee to 6/30/2027
“Mr. Herman moved to extend the term of Mr. Andrew Delory on the Memorial and Veteran's Day Committee to 6/30/2027. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Reappoint Ms. Lynn O'Connell to the Open Space Committee with a term ending 6/30/2027 and acknowledge her leadership and all she has accomplished as chair in the past year
To reappoint Ms. Lynn O'Connell to the Open Space Committee with a term ending 6/30/2027 and acknowledge her leadership and all she has accomplished as chair in the past year
“Ms. Reed moved to reappoint Ms. Lynn O'Connell to the Open Space Committee with a term ending 6/30/2027 and acknowledge her leadership and all she has accomplished as chair in the past year. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Accept the resignation of Ms. Katie Cole from the Recreation Advisory Committee
To accept the resignation of Ms. Katie Cole from the Recreation Advisory Committee
“Ms. Reed moved to accept the resignation of Ms. Katie Cole from the Recreation Advisory Committee. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0,.” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Accept the resignation of Mr. Mark Carroll from the Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee
To accept the resignation of Mr. Mark Carroll from the Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee
“Ms. Reed moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Mark Carroll from the Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Accept the resignation of Mr. Billy Edwards from the Transportation & Bikeways Committee
To accept the resignation of Mr. Billy Edwards from the Transportation & Bikeways Committee
“Ms. Reed moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Billy Edwards from the Transportation & Bikeways Committee. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Approve Juneteenth language as provided by the Cape Cod NAACP and MLK Action Team of Nauset Interfaith Association, for posting on the Orleans Town website
To approve Juneteenth language as provided by the Cape Cod NAACP and MLK Action Team of Nauset Interfaith Association, for posting on the Orleans Town website
“Ms. Reed moved to approve Juneteenth language as provided by the Cape Cod NAACP and MLK Action Team of Nauset Interfaith Association, for posting on the Orleans Town website. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. : All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Mr. Mark Reil, Assistant Town Manager, will act on behalf of the Town Manager while she is out of the office on vacation
That Mr. Mark Reil, Assistant Town Manager, will act on behalf of the Town Manager while she is out of the office on vacation
“Mr. Galligan moved that Mr. Mark Reil, Assistant Town Manager, will act on behalf of the Town Manager while she is out of the office on vacation. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Accept and approve the Select Board minutes as written and amended for January 24, March 13, and March 27, 2024
To accept and approve the Select Board minutes as written and amended for January 24, March 13, and March 27, 2024
“Ms. Reed moved to accept and approve the Select Board minutes as written and amended for January 24, March 13, and March 27, 2024. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: ow 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
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