MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
March 26, 2025
26 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Michael Herman
Absent: Kevin Galligan
Every vote, in order
Appoint Mr. Matt Campbell as a regular member to the Agricultural Advisor Council with a term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint Mr. Matt Campbell as a regular member to the Agricultural Advisor Council with a term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Mr. Matt Campbell as a regular member to the Agricultural Advisor Council with a term ending June 30, 2028. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Accept the resignation of Ms. Karen Pierson of the Cultural District Committee with appreciation
To accept the resignation of Ms. Karen Pierson of the Cultural District Committee with appreciation
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to accept the resignation of Ms. Karen Pierson of the Cultural District Committee with appreciation. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Appoint of Mr. Lyttle to the Zoning Board of Appeal with a term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint of Mr. Lyttle to the Zoning Board of Appeal with a term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint of Mr. Lyttle to the Zoning Board of Appeal with a term ending June 30, 2028. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Approve 2025 seasonal license renewals for Common Victualler, Entertainment, Hawker & Peddler, and Innholder and Seasonal Licenses for the business listed in the Select Board Packet with an...
To approve 2025 seasonal license renewals for Common Victualler, Entertainment, Hawker & Peddler, and Innholder and Seasonal Licenses for the business listed in the Select Board Packet with an expiration date of November 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve 2025 seasonal license renewals for Common Victualler, Entertainment, Hawker & Peddler, and Innholder and Seasonal Licenses for the business listed in the Select Board Packet with an expiration date of November 30, 2025. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Approve the minutes of October 23,2024, December 11, 2024, January 8, 2025 and January 22, 2025 as submitted
To approve the minutes of October 23,2024, December 11, 2024, January 8, 2025 and January 22, 2025 as submitted
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve the minutes of October 23,2024, December 11, 2024, January 8, 2025 and January 22, 2025 as submitted. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Adopt the proposed change to Section 3.8 of the current Orleans Shellfish Regulations in the Orleans Town Code Chapter 176 as amended July 7, 2021, as presented in red the Select Board Packet
To adopt the proposed change to Section 3.8 of the current Orleans Shellfish Regulations in the Orleans Town Code Chapter 176 as amended July 7, 2021, as presented in red the Select Board Packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to adopt the proposed change to Section 3.8 of the current Orleans Shellfish Regulations in the Orleans Town Code Chapter 176 as amended July 7, 2021, as presented in red the Select Board Packet. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve a new Annual Indoor Entertainment License for Town Cove Tap House, LLC, 22a Main Street, Orleans
To approve a new Annual Indoor Entertainment License for Town Cove Tap House, LLC, 22a Main Street, Orleans. The proposed entertainment is live acoustic music with dancing for patrons located in the middle of the room. The hours of entertainment will be Wednesday through Saturday from 4 to 8pm, to take place primarily in the off season. Said license to expire on December 31, 2025 unless sooner revoked by the Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve a new Annual Indoor Entertainment License for Town Cove Tap House, LLC, 22a Main Street, Orleans. The proposed entertainment is live acoustic music with dancing for patrons located in the middle of the room. The hours of entertainment will be Wednesday through Saturday from 4 to 8pm, to take place primarily in the off season. Said license to expire on December 31, 2025 unless sooner revoked by the Board. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Approve the beach fee changes as submitted in the package for FY26
To approve the beach fee changes as submitted in the package for FY26
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the beach fee changes as submitted in the package for FY26. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Support the fee changes as presented and for the Director of the DPW to proceed to the Board of Health with those changes
To support the fee changes as presented and for the Director of the DPW to proceed to the Board of Health with those changes
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to support the fee changes as presented and for the Director of the DPW to proceed to the Board of Health with those changes. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Place Articles 1 through 11 in the Consent Calendar
To place Articles 1 through 11 in the Consent Calendar
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to place Articles 1 through 11 in the Consent Calendar. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All vote Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Place Article 23 for Design and Construction of the New Firehouse
To place Article 23 for Design and Construction of the New Firehouse
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place Article 23 for Design and Construction of the New Firehouse. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Place Article 24 Bills for the Prior Year
To place Article 24 Bills for the Prior Year
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to place Article 24 Bills for the Prior Year. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Place Article 18 regarding Personnel
To place Article 18 regarding Personnel
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place Article 18 regarding Personnel. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Place Article 21 regarding NRSD Special Education Stabilization
To place Article 21 regarding NRSD Special Education Stabilization
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to place Article 21 regarding NRSD Special Education Stabilization. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Place Article 22 regarding Phase 3 CWRMP construction
To place Article 22 regarding Phase 3 CWRMP construction
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to place Article 22 regarding Phase 3 CWRMP construction. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Place Article 23 Phase 2 Meetinghouse Pond Connections
To place Article 23 Phase 2 Meetinghouse Pond Connections
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to place Article 23 Phase 2 Meetinghouse Pond Connections. Ms. Reed seconded. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Place Article 26
To place Article 26
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place Article 26. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Place Article 28 Authorizing Municipal Finance Director
To place Article 28 Authorizing Municipal Finance Director
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to place Article 28 Authorizing Municipal Finance Director. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Place the article regarding Amending Zoning Bylaws for marijuana
To place the article regarding Amending Zoning Bylaws for marijuana
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place the article regarding Amending Zoning Bylaws for marijuana. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
The place Article 30 regarding the Affordable Housing definition to 120% of AMI
The place Article 30 regarding the Affordable Housing definition to 120% of AMI
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved the place Article 30 regarding the Affordable Housing definition to 120% of AMI. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Place Article 31 about the bylaw re Demolition in Historic District
To place Article 31 about the bylaw re Demolition in Historic District
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to place Article 31 about the bylaw re Demolition in Historic District. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Place Article 33 Property Exemptions
To place Article 33 Property Exemptions
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to place Article 33 Property Exemptions. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Place the Article for Seasonal Community Designation
To place the Article for Seasonal Community Designation
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to place the Article for Seasonal Community Designation. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Place the Article 35 Special Education
To place the Article 35 Special Education
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to place the Article 35 Special Education. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Place Article 36 Eversource Easement for Old Colony Way
To place Article 36 Eversource Easement for Old Colony Way
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to place Article 36 Eversource Easement for Old Colony Way. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed)
Adjourn
To adjourn
The minutes say 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Michael Herman). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to adjourn. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
From the Orleans Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Cape Cod Chronicle.
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