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Orleans Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

December 11, 2024

12 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 joint Executive Session with the Affordable Housing Trust to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located on Old Tote Road, if the Chair declares that an :...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To go into joint Executive Session with the Affordable Housing Trust to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located on Old Tote Road, if the Chair declares that an : open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body for each property so listed, and to reconvene in open session

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to go into joint Executive Session with the Affordable Housing Trust to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located on Old Tote Road, if the Chair declares that an : open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body for each property so listed, and to reconvene in open session. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Mr. Mathison declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body. Roll call vote with Mr. Herman (via Zoom), Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Mathison voting AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

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

Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To open the public hearing

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Mr. Runyon disclosed he is a resident of Nauset Heights Road and a member of the Nauset Heights Association but does not feel a conflict would be posed. Roll call vote with Mr. Herman (via Zoom), Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Mathison voting AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)

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

Continue the appeal hearing for 23 Standish Road to January 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To continue the appeal hearing for 23 Standish Road to January 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan made a motion to continue the appeal hearing for 23 Standish Road to January 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Runyon. Roll call vote with Mr. Herman (via Zoom), Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Mathison voting AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)

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

Adjourn the public hearing

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the public hearing

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to adjourn the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Runyon. Roll call vote with Mr. Herman (via Zoom), Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Mathison voting AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)

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

Appoint Katherine Silkin to the Orleans Cultural Council as a regular member for a term -~. ending June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Katherine Silkin to the Orleans Cultural Council as a regular member for a term -~. ending June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Katherine Silkin to the Orleans Cultural Council as a regular member for a term -~. ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Mr. Runyon. Roll call vote with Mr. Herman (via Zoom), Mr. Runyon, Ms. 3 Reed, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Mathison voting AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)

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

Appoint Griffin Ryder to the Transportation and Bikeways Advisory Committee as a regular member for a term ending June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Griffin Ryder to the Transportation and Bikeways Advisory Committee as a regular member for a term ending June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Griffin Ryder to the Transportation and Bikeways Advisory Committee as a regular member for a term ending June 30, 2027. Seconded by Mr. Runyon. Roll call vote with Mr. Herman (via Zoom), Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Mathison voting AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the renewals of the Common Victualler licenses for 2025 for the businesses listed

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the renewals of the Common Victualler licenses for 2025 for the businesses listed. All licenses are set to expire on December 31, 2025

From the minutes

“Ms. Reed moved to approve the renewals of the Common Victualler licenses for 2025 for the businesses listed. All licenses are set to expire on December 31, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Galligan. Roll call vote with Mr. Herman (via Zoom), Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Mathison voting AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the renewals of Sunday Entertainment, Weekday Entertainment, and Mechanical Devices licenses for 2025 for the businesses listed

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the renewals of Sunday Entertainment, Weekday Entertainment, and Mechanical Devices licenses for 2025 for the businesses listed. All licenses are set to expire on December 31, 2025

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the renewals of Sunday Entertainment, Weekday Entertainment, and Mechanical Devices licenses for 2025 for the businesses listed. All licenses are set to expire on December 31, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Reed. Galligan. Roll call vote with Mr. Herman (via Zoom), Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Mathison voting AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the renewals of Auto Class | and Auto Class II licenses for 2025 for the / businesses listed

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the renewals of Auto Class | and Auto Class II licenses for 2025 for the / businesses listed. All licenses are set to expire on January 1, 2026

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the renewals of Auto Class | and Auto Class II licenses for 2025 for the / businesses listed. All licenses are set to expire on January 1, 2026. Seconded by Ms. Reed. Galligan. Roll call vote with Mr. Herman (via Zoom), Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Mathison voting AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the renewals of Lodging House licenses for 2025 for the businesses listed

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the renewals of Lodging House licenses for 2025 for the businesses listed. All licenses are set to expire on December 31, 2025

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the renewals of Lodging House licenses for 2025 for the businesses listed. All licenses are set to expire on December 31, 2025. Seconded by Ms. Reed. Galligan. Roll call vote with Mr. Herman (via Zoom), Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Mathison voting AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the renewals of General On-Premise All Alcohol Common Victualler, General On-Premise Wine and Malt Common Victualler, General On-Premise Club All Alcohol Common Victualler, Retail Package...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the renewals of General On-Premise All Alcohol Common Victualler, General On-Premise Wine and Malt Common Victualler, General On-Premise Club All Alcohol Common Victualler, Retail Package Store Wine and Malt Common Victualler, and General On-Premise Wine and Malt licenses for 2025 for the businesses listed. All licenses are set to expire on December 31, 2025

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the renewals of General On-Premise All Alcohol Common Victualler, General On-Premise Wine and Malt Common Victualler, General On-Premise Club All Alcohol Common Victualler, Retail Package Store Wine and Malt Common Victualler, and General On-Premise Wine and Malt licenses for 2025 for the businesses listed. All licenses are set to expire on December 31, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Runyon. Roll call vote with Mr. Herman (via Zoom), Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Mathison voting AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“Mr. Galligan made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Ms. Reed. Roll call vote with Mr. Herman (via Zoom), Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Mathison voting AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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