MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
May 7, 2025
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Kevin Galligan, Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mark Mathison
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mark Mathison arrived after the meeting began ("Mathison entered the room").
- Mefford Runyon left for part of the meeting ("Mr. Runyon left the room" ... "Mr. Runyon returned to the room").
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation with the United Steelworker's Local Union 13507 Unit 2, and the chair declare if an open meeting...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation 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 or litigating position of the public body, and reconvene in open session
Mark Mathison had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to go into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation 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 or litigating position of the public body, and reconvene in open session. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call with Ms. Reed, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Herman, each voting Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Adopt and execute the Order of Taking by eminent domain for the parcel located at 5 Academy Place, known as Veterans Memorial Park, as authorized by the vote under Article 20 of the October 17,...
That the Select Board vote to adopt and execute the Order of Taking by eminent domain for the parcel located at 5 Academy Place, known as Veterans Memorial Park, as authorized by the vote under Article 20 of the October 17, 2022 Special Town Meeting, for the purpose of clearing title and confirming continued use for park purposes. The land, containing approximately 0.25 acres and identified as Parcel 91 on Assessor's Map 34, shall be taken in fee simple absolute, subject to any easements of record and excluding any interests held by parties deriving title through prior grants from the Town, all as set forth in the Order of Taking
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved that the Select Board vote to adopt and execute the Order of Taking by eminent domain for the parcel located at 5 Academy Place, known as Veterans Memorial Park, as authorized by the vote under Article 20 of the October 17, 2022 Special Town Meeting, for the purpose of clearing title and confirming continued use for park purposes. The land, containing approximately 0.25 acres and identified as Parcel 91 on Assessor's Map 34, shall be taken in fee simple absolute, subject to any easements of record and excluding any interests held by parties deriving title through prior grants from the Town, all as set forth in the Order of Taking. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Award all five of the Sarah Brown Scholarships for $1000 each
To award all five of the Sarah Brown Scholarships for $1000 each
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to award all five of the Sarah Brown Scholarships for $1000 each. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Act upon the request by Mark Shakliks to have the slip at Rock Harbor transfer to him
To act upon the request by Mark Shakliks to have the slip at Rock Harbor transfer to him
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to act upon the request by Mark Shakliks to have the slip at Rock Harbor transfer to him. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Approve the application for a Common Victualler license by Ms. Erin Gallagher, owner of Udderly Fantastic, Inc. dba Emack and Bolio', 80 Cranberry Highway subject to all permits, licenses, and...
To approve the application for a Common Victualler license by Ms. Erin Gallagher, owner of Udderly Fantastic, Inc. dba Emack and Bolio', 80 Cranberry Highway subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said license will expire December 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the application for a Common Victualler license by Ms. Erin Gallagher, owner of Udderly Fantastic, Inc. dba Emack and Bolio', 80 Cranberry Highway subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said license will expire December 31, 2025. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Herman)
Approve the new annual Common Victualler license for Cap't Cass Rock Harbor Inc., 117 Rock Harbor Road, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all local, state, and...
To approve the new annual Common Victualler license for Cap't Cass Rock Harbor Inc., 117 Rock Harbor Road, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws and laws. Said license to expire on December 31, 2025, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board
The minutes say "Mr. Runyon voted to ..." for the motion; Mefford Runyon is shown as the mover.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon voted to approve the new annual Common Victualler license for Cap't Cass Rock Harbor Inc., 117 Rock Harbor Road, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws and laws. Said license to expire on December 31, 2025, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Approve the transfer of one-half acre grant, #74, located in Cape Cod Bay, from Chester Burge to Joshua Stewart of Orleans, MA. License to expire on April 14, 2027
To approve the transfer of one-half acre grant, #74, located in Cape Cod Bay, from Chester Burge to Joshua Stewart of Orleans, MA. License to expire on April 14, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the transfer of one-half acre grant, #74, located in Cape Cod Bay, from Chester Burge to Joshua Stewart of Orleans, MA. License to expire on April 14, 2027. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Grant the license for a new 8'x20' floating upweller shellfish grant, #80, located in Arey's Pond to Nicholas B. Sparrow of Orleans, MA. Said license to expire on April 14, 2027
To grant the license for a new 8'x20' floating upweller shellfish grant, #80, located in Arey's Pond to Nicholas B. Sparrow of Orleans, MA. Said license to expire on April 14, 2027
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to grant the license for a new 8'x20' floating upweller shellfish grant, #80, located in Arey's Pond to Nicholas B. Sparrow of Orleans, MA. Said license to expire on April 14, 2027. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Instruct the Affordable Housing Trust Board to pursue a Purchase and Sale Agreement for 22 Old Tote Road with a purchase price including the cost of sewer not to exceed $500,000 consistent as...
To instruct the Affordable Housing Trust Board to pursue a Purchase and Sale Agreement for 22 Old Tote Road with a purchase price including the cost of sewer not to exceed $500,000 consistent as outlined with the letter of intent on page 20 of the Select Board packet for this meeting
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to instruct the Affordable Housing Trust Board to pursue a Purchase and Sale Agreement for 22 Old Tote Road with a purchase price including the cost of sewer not to exceed $500,000 consistent as outlined with the letter of intent on page 20 of the Select Board packet for this meeting. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Appoint Elizabeth Jenkins as the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Council representative for Orleans for a term of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028
To appoint Elizabeth Jenkins as the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Council representative for Orleans for a term of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028
Mefford Runyon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to appoint Elizabeth Jenkins as the Barnstable County HOME Consortium Council representative for Orleans for a term of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Include the new language in the MMB policy: any terms less than two years will not be counted as a full term
To include the new language in the MMB policy: any terms less than two years will not be counted as a full term. Terms over two years will be considered a full term and will count towards completion of a term limit. The Board shall, whenever possible, appoint members to full three year terms, based on assessment of current member term expirations, with the exception of the Affordable Housing Trust which will have a one year partial term
The minutes say "Ms. Reed voted to ..." for the motion; Andrea Reed is shown as the mover.
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed voted to include the new language in the MMB policy: any terms less than two years will not be counted as a full term. Terms over two years will be considered a full term and will count towards completion of a term limit. The Board shall, whenever possible, appoint members to full three year terms, based on assessment of current member term expirations, with the exception of the Affordable Housing Trust which will have a one year partial term. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Approve the following Select Board minutes with one minor edit for March 19, 2024, April 3, 2024, May 1, 2024, May 15, 2024, and July 31, 2024
To approve the following Select Board minutes with one minor edit for March 19, 2024, April 3, 2024, May 1, 2024, May 15, 2024, and July 31, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the following Select Board minutes with one minor edit for March 19, 2024, April 3, 2024, May 1, 2024, May 15, 2024, and July 31, 2024. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Adjourn at 7.31 pm
To adjourn at 7.31 pm
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to adjourn at 7.31 pm. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
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