MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
June 26, 2024
16 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Mathison, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Kevin Galligan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kevin Galligan arrived after the meeting began ("Galligan joined the meeting during the Executive Session").
- Mefford Runyon left for part of the meeting ("Mr. Runyon left the meeting" ... "Mr. Runyon returned to the meeting").
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session to conduct strategy with respect to litigation and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public...
To go into Executive Session to conduct strategy with respect to litigation and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body, and to reconvene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive session
Kevin Galligan had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to go into Executive Session to conduct strategy with respect to litigation and that the Chair declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body, and to reconvene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive session. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. Vote by roll call: Ms. Reed, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon and Mr. Mathison voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the license agreement between Dexter and Yael Beals, owners of 84 Rock Harbor Rd., granting permission to the Town of Orleans for use of a portion of the...
To authorize the Town Manager to sign the license agreement between Dexter and Yael Beals, owners of 84 Rock Harbor Rd., granting permission to the Town of Orleans for use of a portion of the property as drafted in the license agreement
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to authorize the Town Manager to sign the license agreement between Dexter and Yael Beals, owners of 84 Rock Harbor Rd., granting permission to the Town of Orleans for use of a portion of the property as drafted in the license agreement. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Authority to File form which will grant the Town Manager authority to submit the Phase 3 Project Evaluation
To authorize the Chair to sign the Authority to File form which will grant the Town Manager authority to submit the Phase 3 Project Evaluation
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to authorize the Chair to sign the Authority to File form which will grant the Town Manager authority to submit the Phase 3 Project Evaluation. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Approve the nine (9) following requests for One Day licenses for the Orleans Chamber First Friday event to be held on July 5, 2024, from 4pm to 8pm: 1
To approve the nine (9) following requests for One Day licenses for the Orleans Chamber First Friday event to be held on July 5, 2024, from 4pm to 8pm: 1. One Day Beer & Wine License - Trove Art Gallery, 129 Rte. GA 2. One Day Beer & Wine License - Lou Lou LLC Artist Cottages, 19 Old Colony 3. One Day Beer & Wine License - Sandbar Denim, 39 Main St. 4. One Day Wine License ~ Homegrown Boutique, 34 Main St. 5. One Day Wine License - Eastwind Gallery, 34 Main St. 6. One Day Beer & Wine License - Cape Escape Mini Golf, 8 Canal Rd. 7. One Day Beer & Wine License - Seaside & Sunshine, 48 Main St. Rear 8. One Day Beer & Wine License - Soeur Boutique, 82 Cranberry Highway 9. One Day Wine License - Oceanair Salt Cave, 34 Main St. This license approval is subject to all bylaws, permits, and approvals in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 Sec. 14
Mefford Runyon had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve the nine (9) following requests for One Day licenses for the Orleans Chamber First Friday event to be held on July 5, 2024, from 4pm to 8pm: 1. One Day Beer & Wine License - Trove Art Gallery, 129 Rte. GA 2. One Day Beer & Wine License - Lou Lou LLC Artist Cottages, 19 Old Colony 3. One Day Beer & Wine License - Sandbar Denim, 39 Main St. 4. One Day Wine License ~ Homegrown Boutique, 34 Main St. 5. One Day Wine License - Eastwind Gallery, 34 Main St. 6. One Day Beer & Wine License - Cape Escape Mini Golf, 8 Canal Rd. 7. One Day Beer & Wine License - Seaside & Sunshine, 48 Main St. Rear 8. One Day Beer & Wine License - Soeur Boutique, 82 Cranberry Highway 9. One Day Wine License - Oceanair Salt Cave, 34 Main St. This license approval is subject to all bylaws, permits, and approvals in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 Sec. 14. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Approve the application of Greg Norgeot for a Hawkers and Peddlers License for the Ice Cream Café Food Truck for the sale of ice cream at various locations in the Town of Orleans
To approve the application of Greg Norgeot for a Hawkers and Peddlers License for the Ice Cream Café Food Truck for the sale of ice cream at various locations in the Town of Orleans. This license approval is subject to all bylaws, permits, and approvals in accordance with the laws of the Town and said license to expire on December 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve the application of Greg Norgeot for a Hawkers and Peddlers License for the Ice Cream Café Food Truck for the sale of ice cream at various locations in the Town of Orleans. This license approval is subject to all bylaws, permits, and approvals in accordance with the laws of the Town and said license to expire on December 31, 2023. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Elevate Alex Bates to membership of the Agricultural Committee with a term ending 6/30/2027
To elevate Alex Bates to membership of the Agricultural Committee with a term ending 6/30/2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to elevate Alex Bates to membership of the Agricultural Committee with a term ending 6/30/2027. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Elevate Jacqueline Mitchell to full membership in the Energy & Climate Action Committee with a term ending 6/30.2027
To elevate Jacqueline Mitchell to full membership in the Energy & Climate Action Committee with a term ending 6/30.2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to elevate Jacqueline Mitchell to full membership in the Energy & Climate Action Committee with a term ending 6/30.2027. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Elevate Tighe Smith to a full member of the July 4 Committee with a term ending 6/30/2027
To elevate Tighe Smith to a full member of the July 4 Committee with a term ending 6/30/2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to elevate Tighe Smith to a full member of the July 4 Committee with a term ending 6/30/2027. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Elevate both Mary Griffin and Carolyn Auty to regular members of the Marine & Freshwater Quality Committee with terms ending 6/30/2027
To elevate both Mary Griffin and Carolyn Auty to regular members of the Marine & Freshwater Quality Committee with terms ending 6/30/2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to elevate both Mary Griffin and Carolyn Auty to regular members of the Marine & Freshwater Quality Committee with terms ending 6/30/2027. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Elevate both Craig Poosikian and Addison Wilson to regular members of Shellfish & Waterways improvement Advisory with terms ending 6/30/2027
To elevate both Craig Poosikian and Addison Wilson to regular members of Shellfish & Waterways improvement Advisory with terms ending 6/30/2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to elevate both Craig Poosikian and Addison Wilson to regular members of Shellfish & Waterways improvement Advisory with terms ending 6/30/2027. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Appoint Greg DeLory for a term of one more year for the Zoning Bylaw Task Force, ending on June 20, 2025
To appoint Greg DeLory for a term of one more year for the Zoning Bylaw Task Force, ending on June 20, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Greg DeLory for a term of one more year for the Zoning Bylaw Task Force, ending on June 20, 2025. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Sign the resolution, as drafted, in support of Paint Stewardship Legislation
To sign the resolution, as drafted, in support of Paint Stewardship Legislation
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to sign the resolution, as drafted, in support of Paint Stewardship Legislation. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Approve the year end budget transfer decreasing group insurance by $14,000 and increasing the Wiring inspector budget as requested by the Finance Director
To approve the year end budget transfer decreasing group insurance by $14,000 and increasing the Wiring inspector budget as requested by the Finance Director
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the year end budget transfer decreasing group insurance by $14,000 and increasing the Wiring inspector budget as requested by the Finance Director. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Call the October Special Town Meeting for Monday, October 28th, 2024
To call the October Special Town Meeting for Monday, October 28th, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to call the October Special Town Meeting for Monday, October 28th, 2024. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Mr. Galligan write a letter to submit by July 1, 2024, and that the Board authorize the Chair of the Select Board sign it, in support of the Cape & Istand's Municipal Leader's request for an...
That Mr. Galligan write a letter to submit by July 1, 2024, and that the Board authorize the Chair of the Select Board sign it, in support of the Cape & Istand's Municipal Leader's request for an extension to the public comment period regarding wind energy proposals
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved that Mr. Galligan write a letter to submit by July 1, 2024, and that the Board authorize the Chair of the Select Board sign it, in support of the Cape & Istand's Municipal Leader's request for an extension to the public comment period regarding wind energy proposals. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Adjourn the meeting at 7:41 PM
To adjourn the meeting at 7:41 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 PM. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
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