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January 22, 2025
15 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 Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located on Route 6A, if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
To go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located on Route 6A, if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body, and to reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to go into Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located on Route 6A, if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the body, and to reconvene in open session. Seconded by Mr. Galligan. Roll call vote with Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Mathison voting AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman motioned to close the public hearing. Seconded by Ms. Reed. Roll call vote with Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Mathison voting AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Find 23 Standish Road to be preferably preserved and do impose a delay of its demolition to a term of 6 months from this date
To find 23 Standish Road to be preferably preserved and do impose a delay of its demolition to a term of 6 months from this date
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan made a motion to find 23 Standish Road to be preferably preserved and do impose a delay of its demolition to a term of 6 months from this date. Ms. Reed seconded. Voted unanimously. 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
The motion read by Attorney Ford
The motion read by Attorney Ford
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved the motion read by Attorney Ford. Mr. Herman seconded. Voted unanimously. 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Approve the request for a road closure on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 5:00pm - 10:00pm on Main Street from Route 6A to Route 28
To approve the request for a road closure on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 5:00pm - 10:00pm on Main Street from Route 6A to Route 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the request for a road closure on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 5:00pm - 10:00pm on Main Street from Route 6A to Route 28. Mr. Runyon seconded. Voted unanimously. 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
The Board proceed in support and concurrence with the WMAC that we want staff to proceed to work with Mass DEP to review the proposed change and modify the loan documents as necessary with the...
That the Board proceed in support and concurrence with the WMAC that we want staff to proceed to work with Mass DEP to review the proposed change and modify the loan documents as necessary with the existing appropriations for Phase 2
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved that the Board proceed in support and concurrence with the WMAC that we want staff to proceed to work with Mass DEP to review the proposed change and modify the loan documents as necessary with the existing appropriations for Phase 2. Mr. Runyon seconded. Voted unanimously. 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
For the Phase 3 service area they are in concurrence with the WMAC and they recommend that the Phase 3 service limits are appropriate and the base and bid alternate areas should be the basis for...
That for the Phase 3 service area they are in concurrence with the WMAC and they recommend that the Phase 3 service limits are appropriate and the base and bid alternate areas should be the basis for final design and SRF application
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved that for the Phase 3 service area they are in concurrence with the WMAC and they recommend that the Phase 3 service limits are appropriate and the base and bid alternate areas should be the basis for final design and SRF application. Mr. Herman seconded. Voted unanimously. 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Reed seconded. Voted unanimously by roll call vote. 5-0- 0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Approve the shellfish grant renewals and grant relocation based upon the Natural Resource Manager memo dated November 25, 2024
To approve the shellfish grant renewals and grant relocation based upon the Natural Resource Manager memo dated November 25, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the shellfish grant renewals and grant relocation based upon the Natural Resource Manager memo dated November 25, 2024. Seconded by Mr. Herman. Voted unanimously. 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Include "terms subject to the language in the multi member body policy"
To include "terms subject to the language in the multi member body policy"
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman revised the motion to include "terms subject to the language in the multi member body policy". Mr. Runyon seconded again. Voted unanimously. 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve a change of hours to the Annual All Alcohol license for Candida Bandida Corp dba Las Chidas for Sunday hours only from 10:00am to 1:00am
To approve a change of hours to the Annual All Alcohol license for Candida Bandida Corp dba Las Chidas for Sunday hours only from 10:00am to 1:00am
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve a change of hours to the Annual All Alcohol license for Candida Bandida Corp dba Las Chidas for Sunday hours only from 10:00am to 1:00am. Seconded by Ms. Reed. Voted unanimously. 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Call the Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 12, 2025 and Annual Town Election for Tuesday, May 20, 2025
To call the Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 12, 2025 and Annual Town Election for Tuesday, May 20, 2025
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to call the Annual Town Meeting for Monday, May 12, 2025 and Annual Town Election for Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Runyon. Voted unanimously. 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Open the Annual Town Meeting warrant on Monday, February 10, 2025 and close the Annual Town Meeting warrant on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:30pm and open the Special Town Meeting warrant on...
To open the Annual Town Meeting warrant on Monday, February 10, 2025 and close the Annual Town Meeting warrant on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:30pm and open the Special Town Meeting warrant on March 12, 2025 and close the Special Town Meeting warrant on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4:30pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to open the Annual Town Meeting warrant on Monday, February 10, 2025 and close the Annual Town Meeting warrant on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:30pm and open the Special Town Meeting warrant on March 12, 2025 and close the Special Town Meeting warrant on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4:30pm. Seconded by Ms. Reed. Voted unanimously. 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Orleans Manager's Union, United Steelworker's Local Union 13507 Unit #2, United Steelworker's Local...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Orleans Manager's Union, United Steelworker's Local Union 13507 Unit #2, United Steelworker's Local Union 13507 Unit #10, Orleans Police Officers Federation, and Orleans Permanent Firefighter's Association, and contract negotiations with non-union personnel - Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Town Manager, if an open meeting may have an effect on the bargaining position of the public body, and to reconvene in open session for the purpose of adjournment
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Orleans Manager's Union, United Steelworker's Local Union 13507 Unit #2, United Steelworker's Local Union 13507 Unit #10, Orleans Police Officers Federation, and Orleans Permanent Firefighter's Association, and contract negotiations with non-union personnel - Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Town Manager, if an open meeting may have an effect on the bargaining position of the public body, and to reconvene in open session for the purpose of adjournment. Seconded by Ms. Reed. Mr. Mathison declared an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating and bargaining position of the public body. Roll call vote with Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Mathison voting AYE. Motion passed: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Adjourn the meeting with nothing to report
To adjourn the meeting with nothing to report
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn the meeting with nothing to report. Seconded by Ms. Reed. Voted unanimously: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
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