MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 18, 2025
34 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Kevin Galligan, Mefford Runyon, Mark Mathison, Michael Herman, Andrea Reed
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept withdrawal of the petition
To accept withdrawal of the petition
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to accept withdrawal of the petition. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Discussion followed regarding whether it was procedurally appropriate to act on a withdrawal request communicated by email rather than through the direct appearance of the petitioner at the public hearing. Questions were also raised regarding ambiguity in the petition materials concerning the identity of the submitting entity. Staff confirmed that correspondence had been received earlier to relay that request if necessary. For the record, Ms. Bates stated that the email had been received at 11:55 a.m. Following discussion, the Board determined that the request provided a sufficient basis to proceed. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Mathison)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to close the public hearing. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Close the Public Hearing
To close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to close the Public Hearing. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Approve the proposed 5% water increase for FY26 effective July 1, 2025
To approve the proposed 5% water increase for FY26 effective July 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the proposed 5% water increase for FY26 effective July 1, 2025. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. Discussion: It was further clarified that, as noted in the memorandum, the proposed rate increase would apply to water usage beginning July 1, 2025, 3 through September 2025, with the adjusted charges appearing on the October 2025 billing statements. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
The Orleans Select Board sign the FY26 Adult Supportive Day Program agreements with the Towns of Brewster, Harwich, Chatham, Eastham, and Wellfleet as submitted in the packet
That the Orleans Select Board sign the FY26 Adult Supportive Day Program agreements with the Towns of Brewster, Harwich, Chatham, Eastham, and Wellfleet as submitted in the packet
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved that the Orleans Select Board sign the FY26 Adult Supportive Day Program agreements with the Towns of Brewster, Harwich, Chatham, Eastham, and Wellfleet as submitted in the packet. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Approve the Fire-Rescue Station Building Committee charge, as amended to include the discussed edits and one additional at-large member
To approve the Fire-Rescue Station Building Committee charge, as amended to include the discussed edits and one additional at-large member
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed made the motion to approve the Fire-Rescue Station Building Committee charge, as amended to include the discussed edits and one additional at-large member. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Authorize the Town Manager to apply Federal ARPA funds to defray the costs of the sewer system, water quality improvements, replacement of water mains, and the replacement of water services...
To authorize the Town Manager to apply Federal ARPA funds to defray the costs of the sewer system, water quality improvements, replacement of water mains, and the replacement of water services withing the Meetinghouse Pond Sewer Service Area in an amount not to exceed the total allocation of $605,821.60
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to authorize the Town Manager to apply Federal ARPA funds to defray the costs of the sewer system, water quality improvements, replacement of water mains, and the replacement of water services withing the Meetinghouse Pond Sewer Service Area in an amount not to exceed the total allocation of $605,821.60. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. Discussion followed regarding the relationship between the remaining ARPA funds and prior Town Meeting authorizations, including whether the funding would offset previously anticipated borrowing. Questions were raised regarding earlier appropriations and whether those amounts had already been raised and appropriated or whether application of the ARPA funds would reduce borrowing otherwise required for eligible projects. Staff explained that the funds were intended to offset borrowing associated with qualifying project costs and noted that the related expenditures had not yet been submitted for State Revolving Fund financing. Discussion also addressed whether use of the ARPA funds could provide relief to Water Department reserves, with staff agreeing to provide additional clarification regarding the potential financial impact. Additional discussion identified eligible costs under consideration, including water service connection work and an incomplete pump station project. Board members emphasized the importance of ensuring all expenditures complied with federal eligibility and timing requirements, and staff confirmed that the relevant contractual obligations had been established within the required timeframe. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Reappoint John Fuller to the Veterans Memorial Day Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint John Fuller to the Veterans Memorial Day Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint John Fuller to the Veterans Memorial Day Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Reappoint David Lai to the Veterans Memorial Day Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028
To reappoint David Lai to the Veterans Memorial Day Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint David Lai to the Veterans Memorial Day Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Reappoint Bonnie Campbell-Runyon to the Cultural District Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Bonnie Campbell-Runyon to the Cultural District Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint Bonnie Campbell-Runyon to the Cultural District Committee for a one-year term ending June 30, 2026. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Reappoint Debbie Winnick, Paul Shorthouse and Louis Yarmosky to the Cultural District Committee for terms ending June 30, 2028
To reappoint Debbie Winnick, Paul Shorthouse and Louis Yarmosky to the Cultural District Committee for terms ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to reappoint Debbie Winnick, Paul Shorthouse and Louis Yarmosky to the Cultural District Committee for terms ending June 30, 2028. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Elevate Scott Zenke and Kyle Von Iderstein to regular membership on the Shellfish and Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee with terms ending June 30, 2028
To elevate Scott Zenke and Kyle Von Iderstein to regular membership on the Shellfish and Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee with terms ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to elevate Scott Zenke and Kyle Von Iderstein to regular membership on the Shellfish and Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee with terms ending June 30, 2028. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Reappoint Rand Burkert to the Agricultural Advisory Council for a term ending June 30, 2028
To reappoint Rand Burkert to the Agricultural Advisory Council for a term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint Rand Burkert to the Agricultural Advisory Council for a term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Appoint David Jacobson to the Cape Light Compact for a term ending June 30, 2028
To appoint David Jacobson to the Cape Light Compact for a term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint David Jacobson to the Cape Light Compact for a term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Reappoint Denise Dunlap to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2028
To reappoint Denise Dunlap to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint Denise Dunlap to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2028. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Reappoint Heather Morin to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2028
To reappoint Heather Morin to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2028
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to reappoint Heather Morin to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2028. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. Discussion occurred regarding consistency with prior appointment decisions involving shorter extensions, while other members noted that the Cultural Council operated under a distinct state partnership structure involving coordinated appointment cycles, grant administration responsibilities, and periodic renewal requirements. Members also recognizing Ms. Morin's experience managing both state and local funding responsibilities. The motion passed by a vote of 3-2-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Reappoint Mike McNamara and David Currier to the Economic Development Committee for terms ending June 30, 2028
To reappoint Mike McNamara and David Currier to the Economic Development Committee for terms ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to reappoint Mike McNamara and David Currier to the Economic Development Committee for terms ending June 30, 2028. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Reappoint Roger McDaniel and Andrew O'Neill to the Energy and Climate Action Committee for terms ending June 30, 2028
To reappoint Roger McDaniel and Andrew O'Neill to the Energy and Climate Action Committee for terms ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to reappoint Roger McDaniel and Andrew O'Neill to the Energy and Climate Action Committee for terms ending June 30, 2028. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Appoint Edith Spiegel as an ex-officio intern to the Energy and Climate Action Committee through September 2025
To appoint Edith Spiegel as an ex-officio intern to the Energy and Climate Action Committee through September 2025
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman made the motion to appoint Edith Spiegel as an ex-officio intern to the Energy and Climate Action Committee through September 2025. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Elevate Linda Prince to regular membership on the 4° of July Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028
To elevate Linda Prince to regular membership on the 4° of July Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman made the motion to elevate Linda Prince to regular membership on the 4° of July Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Elevate Bruce Taub to regular membership on the Historical Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028
To elevate Bruce Taub to regular membership on the Historical Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to elevate Bruce Taub to regular membership on the Historical Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Reappoint Fran Mustaro to the Human Services Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028
To reappoint Fran Mustaro to the Human Services Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to reappoint Fran Mustaro to the Human Services Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
Reappoint Valerie May to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee
To reappoint Valerie May to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint Valerie May to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Reappoint Patty Platten to Open Space Committee with a term ending June 30, 2028
To reappoint Patty Platten to Open Space Committee with a term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to reappoint Patty Platten to Open Space Committee with a term ending June 30, 2028. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)
Elevate Patty Platten to regular member to Open Space Committee
To elevate Patty Platten to regular member to Open Space Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to elevate Patty Platten to regular member to Open Space Committee. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Reappoint David Herrick to Open Space Committee to a term ending June 30, 2028
To reappoint David Herrick to Open Space Committee to a term ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to reappoint David Herrick to Open Space Committee to a term ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Reappoint Ms. Norman for a one-year term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Ms. Norman for a one-year term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed amended her motion to reappoint Ms. Norman for a one-year term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Herman seconded the amended motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Reappoint Shannon Heth and Carolyn Witt to the Recreation Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2028
To reappoint Shannon Heth and Carolyn Witt to the Recreation Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon made the motion to reappoint Shannon Heth and Carolyn Witt to the Recreation Advisory Committee for terms ending June 30, 2028. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Reappoint Lynn Bruneau to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Lynn Bruneau to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman made the motion to reappoint Lynn Bruneau to the Wastewater Management Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Reappoint Kevin Galligan to a term ending June 30, 2026
To reappoint Kevin Galligan to a term ending June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman made the motion to reappoint Kevin Galligan to a term ending June 30, 2026. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Reappoint Kevin Galligan to the Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board
To reappoint Kevin Galligan to the Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison made the motion to reappoint Kevin Galligan to the Cape Cod & Islands Water Protection Fund Management Board. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)
Approve a one-day entertainment license for Dan Gilman, Ember Gardens Cape Cod, LLC, located at 41 Route 6A, for July 5, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., subject to all required permits,...
To approve a one-day entertainment license for Dan Gilman, Ember Gardens Cape Cod, LLC, located at 41 Route 6A, for July 5, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., subject to all required permits, licenses, and approvals and compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and bylaws, with the license to expire on July 6, 2025, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman made the motion to approve a one-day entertainment license for Dan Gilman, Ember Gardens Cape Cod, LLC, located at 41 Route 6A, for July 5, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., subject to all required permits, licenses, and approvals and compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and bylaws, with the license to expire on July 6, 2025, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Approve the FY25 year-end budget transfers as presented
To approve the FY25 year-end budget transfers as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the FY25 year-end budget transfers as presented. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. Discussion on the motion clarified that additional year-end budget transfers were anticipated at upcoming meetings as part of the fiscal year closeout process. It was also noted that the proposed transfers would require Finance Committee approval. Further clarification was provided that the salary shortfalls reflected in the transfer request were the result of negotiated one-year employment contract increases for the current fiscal year, including any retroactive adjustments where applicable. A Board member jokingly confirmed that the transfers did not include compensation increases for Select Board members. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Enter executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property located at 8 Cardinal Lane because an open meeting could have a detrimental effect on the...
To enter executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property located at 8 Cardinal Lane because an open meeting could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, with the Board to reconvene in open session only for adjournment
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to enter executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property located at 8 Cardinal Lane because an open meeting could have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body, with the Board to reconvene in open session only for adjournment. Mr. Runyon seconded the Motion. Chair Galligan declared that holding the discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Board's negotiating position. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote: Ms. Shaw Reed - AYE; Mr. Herman - AYE; Mr. Runyon - AYE; Mr. Mathison - AYE; Mr. Galligan - AYE..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
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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