MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 21, 2025
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Mark Mathison, Kevin Galligan, Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed, Michael Herman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or conduct collective bargaining session or contract negotiation with non- union personnel...
To go into Executive Session to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or conduct collective bargaining session or contract negotiation with non- union personnel and the chair declare 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 in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or conduct collective bargaining session or contract negotiation with non- union personnel and the chair declare an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and reconvene in open session. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. Vote was by roll call with Ms. Reed, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan and Mr. Mathison voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Approve the request for a Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment license for Blue Bubble LLC for events to be held at 15 Old Colony Way from June 7, 2025, to November 30, 2025
To approve the request for a Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment license for Blue Bubble LLC for events to be held at 15 Old Colony Way from June 7, 2025, to November 30, 2025. Outdoor music is approved for up to four days per week, Monday through Saturday. Music shall not exceed a four-hour window between 11:30am-8:30pm with the exception of July 5, 2025, from 7pm to 9pm, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance will all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said licenses to expire on June 7, 2025, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve the request for a Seasonal Outdoor Entertainment license for Blue Bubble LLC for events to be held at 15 Old Colony Way from June 7, 2025, to November 30, 2025. Outdoor music is approved for up to four days per week, Monday through Saturday. Music shall not exceed a four-hour window between 11:30am-8:30pm with the exception of July 5, 2025, from 7pm to 9pm, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance will all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said licenses to expire on June 7, 2025, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Approve the request of a One-Day Liquor license for Blue Bubble LLC for wine only for the following 10 days: 6/14/2025, 6/22/2025, 6/29/2025, 7/19/2025, 7/26/2025, 8/2/2025, 8/9/2025, 8/16/2025,...
To approve the request of a One-Day Liquor license for Blue Bubble LLC for wine only for the following 10 days: 6/14/2025, 6/22/2025, 6/29/2025, 7/19/2025, 7/26/2025, 8/2/2025, 8/9/2025, 8/16/2025, 8/23/2025, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance will all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Each of said licenses to expire at midnight on the day of the license unless sooner revoked by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve the request of a One-Day Liquor license for Blue Bubble LLC for wine only for the following 10 days: 6/14/2025, 6/22/2025, 6/29/2025, 7/19/2025, 7/26/2025, 8/2/2025, 8/9/2025, 8/16/2025, 8/23/2025, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance will all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Each of said licenses to expire at midnight on the day of the license unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Approve the Temporary Common Victualler license for 6/14/2025, 6/22/2025, 6/29/2025, 7/19/2025, 7/26/2025, 8/2/2025, 8/9/2025, 8/16/2025, 8/23/2025, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals...
To approve the Temporary Common Victualler license for 6/14/2025, 6/22/2025, 6/29/2025, 7/19/2025, 7/26/2025, 8/2/2025, 8/9/2025, 8/16/2025, 8/23/2025, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance will all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Each of said licenses to expire at midnight on the day of the license unless sooner revoked by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed also moved to approve the Temporary Common Victualler license for 6/14/2025, 6/22/2025, 6/29/2025, 7/19/2025, 7/26/2025, 8/2/2025, 8/9/2025, 8/16/2025, 8/23/2025, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance will all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Each of said licenses to expire at midnight on the day of the license unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Approve the One-Day Liquor license for wine only, to Eastwind Gallery, 34 Main Street, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance will all local, state, and federal rules,...
To approve the One-Day Liquor license for wine only, to Eastwind Gallery, 34 Main Street, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance will all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Each of said license to expire on June 7, 2024, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve the One-Day Liquor license for wine only, to Eastwind Gallery, 34 Main Street, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance will all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Each of said license to expire on June 7, 2024, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Approve a One-Day Entertainment license for Dan Gillan, Ember Gardens Cape Cod LLC, located at 41 Route 6A on May 24, 2025, from 2-6pm subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in...
To approve a One-Day Entertainment license for Dan Gillan, Ember Gardens Cape Cod LLC, located at 41 Route 6A on May 24, 2025, from 2-6pm subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance will all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Each of said licenses to expire on May 25, 2025, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve a One-Day Entertainment license for Dan Gillan, Ember Gardens Cape Cod LLC, located at 41 Route 6A on May 24, 2025, from 2-6pm subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance will all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Each of said licenses to expire on May 25, 2025, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Approve the request for an Annual Hawker & Peddler license for BCQ LLC dba 3 Fools, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance will all local, state, and federal rules,...
To approve the request for an Annual Hawker & Peddler license for BCQ LLC dba 3 Fools, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance will all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. It is a license for a food Truck, Amber Kingston, manager, selling various food items from 8am to 8pm at 22 Main Street from May to October
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve the request for an Annual Hawker & Peddler license for BCQ LLC dba 3 Fools, subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance will all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. It is a license for a food Truck, Amber Kingston, manager, selling various food items from 8am to 8pm at 22 Main Street from May to October. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Said license to expire on December 31, 2025, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Approve the request for a One-day Hawker & Peddler license for the sale of celebration items at the July 2 Fireworks event (rain date July 6)
To approve the request for a One-day Hawker & Peddler license for the sale of celebration items at the July 2 Fireworks event (rain date July 6). Locations include Rock Harbor and Skaket Beach. The license allows for four persons to sell items: Russell Kassalty, John McHale, Reed Kassalty and Lindsey Kassalty. License is subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance will all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said license to expire on July 3, 2025, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve the request for a One-day Hawker & Peddler license for the sale of celebration items at the July 2 Fireworks event (rain date July 6). Locations include Rock Harbor and Skaket Beach. The license allows for four persons to sell items: Russell Kassalty, John McHale, Reed Kassalty and Lindsey Kassalty. License is subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance will all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said license to expire on July 3, 2025, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Approve the application for a Common Victualler license by Bradley Louw, Surfside Seafood LLC, 18 Old Colony Way to serve food and beverages
To approve the application for a Common Victualler license by Bradley Louw, Surfside Seafood LLC, 18 Old Colony Way to serve food and beverages. Hours of operation are Monday through Sunday, 8am to 6pm, closed the months of February through May 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
The minutes name Mefford Runyon as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the application for a Common Victualler license by Bradley Louw, Surfside Seafood LLC, 18 Old Colony Way to serve food and beverages. Hours of operation are Monday through Sunday, 8am to 6pm, closed the months of February through May 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. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon)
Accept the exemptions in the packet on page 30
To accept the exemptions in the packet on page 30
Yes: Galligan, Mathison, Reed, RunyonNo: Herman
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to accept the exemptions in the packet on page 30. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Mr. Runyon, Mr. Galligan, Mr. Mathison and Ms. Reed voted Aye. Mr. Herman voted No. Motion carried: 4-1-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Approve the minutes of May 10, 2023, with a minor change, and February 21, 2024
To approve the minutes of May 10, 2023, with a minor change, and February 21, 2024
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to approve the minutes of May 10, 2023, with a minor change, and February 21, 2024. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Elect Kevin Galligan Chair of the Select Board
To elect Kevin Galligan Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to elect Kevin Galligan Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Elect Meff Runyon as Vice Chair of the Select Board
To elect Meff Runyon as Vice Chair of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to elect Meff Runyon as Vice Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Elect Mr. Mathison as Clerk of the Select Board
To elect Mr. Mathison as Clerk of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to elect Mr. Mathison as Clerk of the Select Board. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Andrea Reed as Parks Commissioner
Andrea Reed as Parks Commissioner
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman nominated Andrea Reed as Parks Commissioner. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Mr. Herman as CPC Representative
Mr. Herman as CPC Representative
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved Mr. Herman as CPC Representative. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Adjourn at 8.27pm
To adjourn at 8.27pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn at 8.27pm. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
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