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Orleans Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

July 10, 2024

18 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

Every vote, in order

The Select Board approve and sign the Order of Betterment Assessment as reviewed

Minutes, page 1

Adopt orderPassed · No count or names in the minutes

The Select Board approve and sign the Order of Betterment Assessment as reviewed

The minutes say the motion carried but do not give a count or say how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved the Select Board approve and sign the Order of Betterment Assessment as reviewed and approved by the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners and that Town Counsel be authorized to make any necessary administrative amendments to the text..” (Motion: Galligan)

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

The Select Board sign the quit claim deed between the Affordable Housing Trust Board and Housing Assistance Corporation for the property

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 4–0

The Select Board sign the quit claim deed between the Affordable Housing Trust Board and Housing Assistance Corporation for the property

The roll call does not give a vote for Mark Mathison, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved the Select Board sign the quit claim deed between the Affordable Housing Trust Board and Housing Assistance Corporation for the property. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, and Ms. Reed voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the application for an Auto Class Il license for Matthew Leonard, Leonard 2 Automotive located at 32 O'Connor Rd. Said license to expire on December 31, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the application for an Auto Class Il license for Matthew Leonard, Leonard 2 Automotive located at 32 O'Connor Rd. Said license to expire on December 31, 2024

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to approve the application for an Auto Class Il license for Matthew Leonard, Leonard 2 Automotive located at 32 O'Connor Rd. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. Runyon moved to close the public hearing. 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)

Institute the new flag policy and to include language to allow for the flags of Orleans Town departments as appropriate

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To institute the new flag policy and to include language to allow for the flags of Orleans Town departments as appropriate

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to institute the new flag policy and to include language to allow for the flags of Orleans Town departments as appropriate. 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)

Close the public comment portion of the hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To close the public comment portion of the hearing

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to close the public comment portion of the hearing. 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)

Approve the application from Town Cove Tap House, LLC for a new on-premise wine and malt beverages common victualler liquor license at 22 Main St. Said license to expire on December 31, 2024, and...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the application from Town Cove Tap House, LLC for a new on-premise wine and malt beverages common victualler liquor license at 22 Main St. Said license to expire on December 31, 2024, and to incorporate the comments from both the Fire Department and the Building Department as stated on page 80 of the Select Board packet

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the application from Town Cove Tap House, LLC for a new on-premise wine and malt beverages common victualler liquor license at 22 Main St. Said license to expire on December 31, 2024, and to incorporate the comments from both the Fire Department and the Building Department as stated on page 80 of the Select Board packet. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. The motion carried: 5-0- 0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

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

Appoint Jo Del Negro as a member of the Cultural District Committee, with a term ending on June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Jo Del Negro as a member of the Cultural District Committee, with a term ending on June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Jo Del Negro as a member of the Cultural District Committee, with a term ending on June 30, 2027. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)

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

Appoint Mark Kaminsky to the Council on Aging with a term ending June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mark Kaminsky to the Council on Aging with a term ending June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Mark Kaminsky to the Council on Aging with a term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried.: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)

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

Appoint Ms. Lynne Eickholt as a full member and Mr. Tom Huestis as an associate member to the Planning Board with a term ending June 30, 2026

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Ms. Lynne Eickholt as a full member and Mr. Tom Huestis as an associate member to the Planning Board with a term ending June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“Mr. Reed moved to appoint Ms. Lynne Eickholt as a full member and Mr. Tom Huestis as an associate member to the Planning Board with a term ending June 30, 2026. Ms. 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)

Appoint Mr. Robert Dutra as a regular member of the Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mr. Robert Dutra as a regular member of the Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Mr. Robert Dutra as a regular member of the Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027. 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)

Appoint Mr. S. Zenke as an associate member of the Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mr. S. Zenke as an associate member of the Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Mr. S. Zenke as an associate member of the Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)

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

Appoint Mr. K. Von Iderstein as an associate member of the Shellfish & Waterways improvement Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2024

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mr. K. Von Iderstein as an associate member of the Shellfish & Waterways improvement Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2024

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Mr. K. Von Iderstein as an associate member of the Shellfish & Waterways improvement Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2024. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)

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

Appoint Mr. Walter North to the Community Preservation Committee, Ms. Judith Bruce to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee, Mr. Robert Rich to the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners, Ms....

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mr. Walter North to the Community Preservation Committee, Ms. Judith Bruce to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee, Mr. Robert Rich to the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners, Ms. V. Farber to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee, Ms. Lynn Bruneau to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee and Mr. Bob Mullen to the Wastewater Management Committee as representatives

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Mr. Walter North to the Community Preservation Committee, Ms. Judith Bruce to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee, Mr. Robert Rich to the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners, Ms. V. Farber to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee, Ms. Lynn Bruneau to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee and Mr. Bob Mullen to the Wastewater Management Committee as representatives. 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)

Vote Mr. David Herrick as a regular member of the Open Space Committee and move Ms. Debbie Platten to an associate member

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To vote Mr. David Herrick as a regular member of the Open Space Committee and move Ms. Debbie Platten to an associate member

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to vote Mr. David Herrick as a regular member of the Open Space Committee and move Ms. Debbie Platten to an associate member. 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)

Accept the resignation of Mr. W. Ghory from the Affordable Housing Trust Board with thanks for his contribution

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the resignation of Mr. W. Ghory from the Affordable Housing Trust Board with thanks for his contribution

From the minutes

“Mr. Herman moved to accept the resignation of Mr. W. Ghory from the Affordable Housing Trust Board with thanks for his contribution. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)

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

Approve the year end budget transfer as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the year end budget transfer as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the year end budget transfer as presented. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)

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

Adjourn the meeting at 8:08 PM

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting at 8:08 PM

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 PM. 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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