MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
March 12, 2025
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Mathison, Kevin Galligan, Andrea Reed, Mefford Runyon, Michael Herman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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, if an open meeting may have an effect on the bargaining position of the public body, and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, and to reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman 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, if an open meeting may have an effect on the bargaining position of the public body, and to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, and to reconvene in open session. Motion seconded by Mr. Runyon. Vote by roll call with Ms. Reed, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon and Mr. Mathison voting Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Accept the resignation of Elizabeth Paine from the Affordable Housing Committee
To accept the resignation of Elizabeth Paine from the Affordable Housing Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to accept the resignation of Elizabeth Paine from the Affordable Housing Committee. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Accept the resignation of Bob Rothberg from the Conservation Committee
To accept the resignation of Bob Rothberg from the Conservation Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to accept the resignation of Bob Rothberg from the Conservation Committee. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Elevate Ken Johnson to full member on the Conservation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
To elevate Ken Johnson to full member on the Conservation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to elevate Ken Johnson to full member on the Conservation Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Appoint Mr. Lyttle as an associate member of the Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Mr. Lyttle as an associate member of the Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Mr. Lyttle as an associate member of the Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2027. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0- 0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Appoint Honah Lee Milne to the Cultural District Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027
To appoint Honah Lee Milne to the Cultural District Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Honah Lee Milne to the Cultural District Committee with a term ending June 30, 2027. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Amend her motion so the term end will be June 30, 2028 for Ms. Milne
To amend her motion so the term end will be June 30, 2028 for Ms. Milne
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to amend her motion so the term end will be June 30, 2028 for Ms. Milne. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Appoint Sandra Melody to the Cultural Council with a term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Sandra Melody to the Cultural Council with a term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Sandra Melody to the Cultural Council with a term ending June 30, 2028. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Endorse the housing project proposed by Housing Assistance Corporation and Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod, which is which is known as "66 & 76 Route 6A (Phases 2 & 3)" and would be located at 66 &...
To endorse the housing project proposed by Housing Assistance Corporation and Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod, which is which is known as "66 & 76 Route 6A (Phases 2 & 3)" and would be located at 66 & 76 Route 6A, Orleans, MA 02653 with 17 homeownership units ("Project"), under the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities ("EOHLC")'s Local Initiative Program ("LIP"); and with the Town Administrator hereby tasked to prepare a letter of support that contains the information required by EOHLC for a LIP endorsement and with the Chairman of the Board hereby duly authorized to execute the LIP letter of support for the Project and to forward it forthwith to EOHLC
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to endorse the housing project proposed by Housing Assistance Corporation and Habitat for Humanity Cape Cod, which is which is known as "66 & 76 Route 6A (Phases 2 & 3)" and would be located at 66 & 76 Route 6A, Orleans, MA 02653 with 17 homeownership units ("Project"), under the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities ("EOHLC")'s Local Initiative Program ("LIP"); and with the Town Administrator hereby tasked to prepare a letter of support that contains the information required by EOHLC for a LIP endorsement and with the Chairman of the Board hereby duly authorized to execute the LIP letter of support for the Project and to forward it forthwith to EOHLC. The motion was seconded by Ms. Reed. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Close the Public Hearing on the Budget
To close the Public Hearing on the Budget
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to close the Public Hearing on the Budget. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Approve a One Day Liquor License for Lower Cape TV, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans for an event on March 27th , 6 - 8pm
To approve a One Day Liquor License for Lower Cape TV, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans for an event on March 27th , 6 - 8pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve a One Day Liquor License for Lower Cape TV, 5 Namskaket Road, Orleans for an event on March 27th , 6 - 8pm. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Waive the fee for Nauset Middle School for a building permit fee of $100
To waive the fee for Nauset Middle School for a building permit fee of $100
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to waive the fee for Nauset Middle School for a building permit fee of $100. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Exempt planters (i.e. containers) on town property
To exempt planters (i.e. containers) on town property
The minutes say the motion carried but do not give a count or say how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed amended the motion to exempt planters (i.e. containers) on town property. Mr. Runyon seconded the amended motion. Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman and Mr. Mathison voted No. The amendment failed..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Approve the Native Planting Resolution
To approve the Native Planting Resolution
Yes: Galligan, Herman, Mathison, RunyonNo: Reed
From the minutes
“motion by Mr. Galligan to approve the Native Planting Resolution. Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman and Mr. Mathison voted Aye. Ms. Reed vote No. Motion carried: 4-1-0..” (Motion: Galligan)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
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