MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
July 24, 2024
15 recorded votes, 1 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:
- Andrea Reed left before the meeting ended ("Ms. Reed left the meeting").
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property on Tonset Road and Locust Road
To go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property on Tonset Road and Locust Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property on Tonset Road and Locust Road. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Close the public comment portion of the hearing
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)
Approve Eversource's petition #16514662 with site plan dated June 7, 2024, subject to the conditions: a
To approve Eversource's petition #16514662 with site plan dated June 7, 2024, subject to the conditions: a. Road opening permit required b. No removal of public shade trees is permitted
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve Eversource's petition #16514662 with site plan dated June 7, 2024, subject to the conditions: a. Road opening permit required b. No removal of public shade trees is permitted. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Support the targets for the 10 years from 2025-2034 for 350 total new housing units including 200 missing middle, and 150 new committed affordable housing units as brought to the Select Board by...
To support the targets for the 10 years from 2025-2034 for 350 total new housing units including 200 missing middle, and 150 new committed affordable housing units as brought to the Select Board by the Affordable Housing Committee and the Affordable Housing Trust with the condition that they report back every six months and that the units at the former Governor Prence site not be included in the goal
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to support the targets for the 10 years from 2025-2034 for 350 total new housing units including 200 missing middle, and 150 new committed affordable housing units as brought to the Select Board by the Affordable Housing Committee and the Affordable Housing Trust with the condition that they report back every six months and that the units at the former Governor Prence site not be included in the goal. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Appoint Ms. Lynda Prince as an associate member of the 4" of July Committee, with a term ending on June 30, 2027
To appoint Ms. Lynda Prince as an associate member of the 4" of July Committee, with a term ending on June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Ms. Lynda Prince as an associate member of the 4" of July Committee, with a term ending on June 30, 2027. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Appoint Ms. Maia Ward as a regular member of the Marine & Freshwater Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Ms. Maia Ward as a regular member of the Marine & Freshwater Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Ms. Maia Ward as a regular member of the Marine & Freshwater Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried.: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Appoint Ms. Mary Wright as an associate member of the Planning Board with a term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Ms. Mary Wright as an associate member of the Planning Board with a term ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Ms. Mary Wright as an associate member of the Planning Board with a term ending June 30, 2027. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Appoint Ms. Erica O'Reilly to the Recreation Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Ms. Erica O'Reilly to the Recreation Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to appoint Ms. Erica O'Reilly to the Recreation Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Rotate Ms. Lynne Eickholt to an associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Mr. Martin Szeber as a regular member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with terms ending June 30, 2024
To rotate Ms. Lynne Eickholt to an associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Mr. Martin Szeber as a regular member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with terms ending June 30, 2024. Mr. 2 Herman seconded the
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to rotate Ms. Lynne Eickholt to an associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Mr. Martin Szeber as a regular member on the Zoning Board of Appeals with terms ending June 30, 2024. Mr. 2 Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan)
Elevate Ms. Ginny Farber to a regular member of the Board of Water & Sewers with a } term ending June 30, 2027
To elevate Ms. Ginny Farber to a regular member of the Board of Water & Sewers with a } term ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to elevate Ms. Ginny Farber to a regular member of the Board of Water & Sewers with a } term ending June 30, 2027. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Accept the resignation of Mr. Thomas Huestis to the Planning Board
To accept the resignation of Mr. Thomas Huestis to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to accept the resignation of Mr. Thomas Huestis to the Planning Board. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Approve the following requests for One Day licenses for the Orleans Chamber First Friday event to be held on August 2, 2024, between the hours of 4pm to 8pm: 1
To approve the following requests for One Day licenses for the Orleans Chamber First Friday event to be held on August 2, 2024, between the hours of 4pm to 8pm: 1. One Day Beer & Wine License - Wild Water Collective, 56 Main St., Unit D 2. One Day Beer & Wine License - Mazzeo Construction, 56 Main St., Unit F 3, One Day Beer & Wine License - Seaside & Sunshine, 48 Main St. Rear 4. One Day Beer & Wine License - Lou Lou LLC Artist Cottages, 19 Oid Colony 5. One Day Wine License - Oceanair Salt Cave, 34 Main St. 6. One Day Wine License - Homegrown Boutique, 34 Main St
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the following requests for One Day licenses for the Orleans Chamber First Friday event to be held on August 2, 2024, between the hours of 4pm to 8pm: 1. One Day Beer & Wine License - Wild Water Collective, 56 Main St., Unit D 2. One Day Beer & Wine License - Mazzeo Construction, 56 Main St., Unit F 3, One Day Beer & Wine License - Seaside & Sunshine, 48 Main St. Rear 4. One Day Beer & Wine License - Lou Lou LLC Artist Cottages, 19 Oid Colony 5. One Day Wine License - Oceanair Salt Cave, 34 Main St. 6. One Day Wine License - Homegrown Boutique, 34 Main St. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Amend the above motion to include the language: All license approvals are subject to all bylaws, permits, and approvals in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 Sec. 14
To amend the above motion to include the language: All license approvals are subject to all bylaws, permits, and approvals in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 Sec. 14
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to amend the above motion to include the language: All license approvals are subject to all bylaws, permits, and approvals in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 Sec. 14. Ms. Reed seconded the amended motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Trove Art Gallery, 129 Rte 6A for the Chamber First Friday events on August 2nd, September 6th, and October 4th between the hours of 4pm - 8pm
To approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Trove Art Gallery, 129 Rte 6A for the Chamber First Friday events on August 2nd, September 6th, and October 4th between the hours of 4pm - 8pm. All license approvals are subject to all bylaws, permits, and approvals in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 Sec. 14
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Trove Art Gallery, 129 Rte 6A for the Chamber First Friday events on August 2nd, September 6th, and October 4th between the hours of 4pm - 8pm. All license approvals are subject to all bylaws, permits, and approvals in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 Sec. 14. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:22 PM
To adjourn the meeting at 8:22 PM
Andrea Reed had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 PM. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
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