MassVoter.com← Orleans Select BoardOrleans Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
June 25, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 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
Remove the Finance Committee representative ex officio from the charge
To remove the Finance Committee representative ex officio from the charge
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to remove the Finance Committee representative ex officio from the charge. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. During discussion, Vice Chair Runyon asked whether the revision would change the number of committee members. It was clarified that the Finance Committee representative was not a voting member, and that the committee would continue to have eight voting members. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Accept the charge, as amended, with the Finance Committee representative ex officio removed
To accept the charge, as amended, with the Finance Committee representative ex officio removed
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to accept the charge, as amended, with the Finance Committee representative ex officio removed. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Appoint Peter Coneen as the first at-large member of the Fire-Rescue Station Building Committee
To appoint Peter Coneen as the first at-large member of the Fire-Rescue Station Building Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to appoint Peter Coneen as the first at-large member of the Fire-Rescue Station Building Committee. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Discussion took place regarding the value of prior committee experience, with Board members noting that both Peter Coneen and Scott Zenke brought valuable familiarity with the earlier building committee process. Board members acknowledged the strength of the applicant pool and expressed appreciation for the willingness of residents to serve. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Appoint David Lyttle as the second at-large member of the Fire-Rescue Station Building Committee, with an exception to the Board's committee membership policy limiting service to two committees
To appoint David Lyttle as the second at-large member of the Fire-Rescue Station Building Committee, with an exception to the Board's committee membership policy limiting service to two committees
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to appoint David Lyttle as the second at-large member of the Fire-Rescue Station Building Committee, with an exception to the Board's committee membership policy limiting service to two committees. Vice Chair Runyon seconded the motion. Discussion followed regarding the appropriateness of granting an exception given the temporary nature of the committee and Mr. Lyttle's qualifications. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Ratify the appointment of Kathy McNamara as the Orleans Elementary School representative to the Fire-Rescue Station Building Committee
To ratify the appointment of Kathy McNamara as the Orleans Elementary School representative to the Fire-Rescue Station Building Committee
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to ratify the appointment of Kathy McNamara as the Orleans Elementary School representative to the Fire-Rescue Station Building Committee. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Approve the reappointment of Carol Marsh to the Architectural Review Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2028
To approve the reappointment of Carol Marsh to the Architectural Review Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the reappointment of Carol Marsh to the Architectural Review Committee for a term to expire June 30, 2028. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. Board members discussed the importance of maintaining qualified architectural expertise on the Architectural Review Committee, noting the value such members had historically brought in reviewing building design details and ensuring compatibility with the Town's architectural character. Discussion also referenced recent Planning Board conversations regarding potential future zoning bylaw changes and form-based code, with members emphasizing the distinction between zoning standards and architectural design review. Board members noted that the Architectural Review Committee would continue to play an important role in preserving design standards and encouraged qualified individuals, particularly those with architectural backgrounds, to consider filling existing associate vacancies. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Adopt the Town of Orleans Community Calendar Use Policy, as presented in the packet, with the edits discussed
To adopt the Town of Orleans Community Calendar Use Policy, as presented in the packet, with the edits discussed
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to adopt the Town of Orleans Community Calendar Use Policy, as presented in the packet, with the edits discussed. Vice Chair Runyon seconded the motion. Discussion followed regarding whether the policy should be assigned a policy number and included in the Select Board's policy manual. Board members also discussed the broader question of how policies should be reviewed and adopted, and whether this policy could be adopted immediately because it governed use of a Town-owned communication tool. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Runyon)
Approve FY25 year-end budget transfers numbered one through four, as presented
To approve FY25 year-end budget transfers numbered one through four, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve FY25 year-end budget transfers numbered one through four, as presented. Ms. Shaw Reed seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Reed)
Approve the August 8, 2024 meeting minutes, with an edit identifying Mary Wright as the Planning Board representative under the applicable committee business sections
To approve the August 8, 2024 meeting minutes, with an edit identifying Mary Wright as the Planning Board representative under the applicable committee business sections
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to approve the August 8, 2024 meeting minutes, with an edit identifying Mary Wright as the Planning Board representative under the applicable committee business sections. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
Adjourn at 7:52 p.m
To adjourn at 7:52 p.m
From the minutes
“Ms. Shaw Reed moved to adjourn at 7:52 p.m. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Reed, second: Herman)
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