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April 30, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Mathison, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan, Michael Herman
Absent: Andrea Reed
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the United Steelworker's Local Union 13507 Unit 2, and the chair declare if an open meeting may have a...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the United Steelworker's Local Union 13507 Unit 2, and the chair declare if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and 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 United Steelworker's Local Union 13507 Unit 2, and the chair declare if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, and reconvene in open session. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call with Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, and Mr. Mathison each voting Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Sign the Memoranda of Agreement with the Orleans Police Officer's Federation and the Permanent Firefighter's Association
To sign the Memoranda of Agreement with the Orleans Police Officer's Federation and the Permanent Firefighter's Association
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to sign the Memoranda of Agreement with the Orleans Police Officer's Federation and the Permanent Firefighter's Association. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Appoint, pursuant to Chief McDonald's memo of April 21, 2025, with the related conditions, Student Officers Amiyah Peters effective immediately, and to appoint David Farris, conditional on the...
To appoint, pursuant to Chief McDonald's memo of April 21, 2025, with the related conditions, Student Officers Amiyah Peters effective immediately, and to appoint David Farris, conditional on the next Academy opening
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint, pursuant to Chief McDonald's memo of April 21, 2025, with the related conditions, Student Officers Amiyah Peters effective immediately, and to appoint David Farris, conditional on the next Academy opening. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Sign a letter of support for the MDAR grant application by the Conservation Commission
To sign a letter of support for the MDAR grant application by the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to sign a letter of support for the MDAR grant application by the Conservation Commission. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Appropriate $423,880 for the Pavement Management stabilization account
To appropriate $423,880 for the Pavement Management stabilization account
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to appropriate $423,880 for the Pavement Management stabilization account. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Appropriate $211,930 for the Water Quality Drainage Improvement stabilization account
To appropriate $211,930 for the Water Quality Drainage Improvement stabilization account
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to appropriate $211,930 for the Water Quality Drainage Improvement stabilization account. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Adopt the revision to the MMB Policy of representative appointments so committees with members serving as representatives on other Multi Member Bodies must renominate the same appointee or new...
To adopt the revision to the MMB Policy of representative appointments so committees with members serving as representatives on other Multi Member Bodies must renominate the same appointee or new appointee at a meeting. This appointee will be confirmed by the Select Board for a one-year term expiring the following year on June 30"
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to adopt the revision to the MMB Policy of representative appointments so committees with members serving as representatives on other Multi Member Bodies must renominate the same appointee or new appointee at a meeting. This appointee will be confirmed by the Select Board for a one-year term expiring the following year on June 30". Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Accept, with thanks for her service, the resignation of Maia Ward from the Conservation Commission
To accept, with thanks for her service, the resignation of Maia Ward from the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to accept, with thanks for her service, the resignation of Maia Ward from the Conservation Commission. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Approve the elevation of Dick Hilmer to full member of the Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2026
To approve the elevation of Dick Hilmer to full member of the Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the elevation of Dick Hilmer to full member of the Conservation Commission with a term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Accept the resignation of Suzanne Moore, with thanks for service on the Human Services Advisory Committee
To accept the resignation of Suzanne Moore, with thanks for service on the Human Services Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to accept the resignation of Suzanne Moore, with thanks for service on the Human Services Advisory Committee. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Approve the application of Eduardo Sarabia, owner of Andale on Wheels, for the 2025 seasonal hawker's peddler's license at various locations in Orleans
To approve the application of Eduardo Sarabia, owner of Andale on Wheels, for the 2025 seasonal hawker's peddler's license at various locations in Orleans. Said license will expire November 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the application of Eduardo Sarabia, owner of Andale on Wheels, for the 2025 seasonal hawker's peddler's license at various locations in Orleans. Said license will expire November 30, 2025. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Approve the outdoor entertainment license for weekdays and entertainment on Sundays for Rick Gross, Manager, of Agway of Cape Cod, 20 Lots Hollow, for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11am to...
To approve the outdoor entertainment license for weekdays and entertainment on Sundays for Rick Gross, Manager, of Agway of Cape Cod, 20 Lots Hollow, for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11am to 4.30pm, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws and laws. Said licenses will expire on November 30, 2025, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the outdoor entertainment license for weekdays and entertainment on Sundays for Rick Gross, Manager, of Agway of Cape Cod, 20 Lots Hollow, for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11am to 4.30pm, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws and laws. Said licenses will expire on November 30, 2025, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Adjourn at 8.43 pm
To adjourn at 8.43 pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to adjourn at 8.43 pm. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
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