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July 1, 2026
2 meetings this evening, 12 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Orleans Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Mefford Runyon, Michael Herman, Mark Mathison, Kevin Galligan, Mary Wright
Absent: None
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Approve the amendments to the Veterans Committee charge
To approve the amendments to the Veterans Committee charge
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to approve the amendments to the Veterans Committee charge. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mathison. Discussion: It was noted that the primary amendment to the Veterans Committee charge was the addition of two associate member positions, which would help maintain committee membership and continuity. It was also noted that the dates at the bottom of the document would be updated as part of a broader formatting revision. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Appoint Melissa Phillips to the Veterans Committee for a term ending June 30, 2029
To appoint Melissa Phillips to the Veterans Committee for a term ending June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Melissa Phillips to the Veterans Committee for a term ending June 30, 2029. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. During discussion, Board members clarified that one regular member position and two associate member positions were available. Following discussion, there was consensus that Ms. Phillips' qualifications supported her appointment as a regular member. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Appoint Alan Chace as an associate member of the Veterans Committee for a term ending June 30, 2029
To appoint Alan Chace as an associate member of the Veterans Committee for a term ending June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to appoint Alan Chace as an associate member of the Veterans Committee for a term ending June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mathison. Discussion: It was clarified that the appointment was to one of the newly created associate member positions. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)
Reappoint Rich Levy to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee for a one- year term, with the appointment to expire on June 30, 2027
To reappoint Rich Levy to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee for a one- year term, with the appointment to expire on June 30, 2027
Yes: Galligan, Runyon, WrightNo: Herman, Mathison
From the minutes
“Ms. Wright moved to reappoint Rich Levy to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee for a one- year term, with the appointment to expire on June 30, 2027. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. The motion passed, 3-2-0. Mr. Runyon - AYE; Ms. Wright - AYE; Mr. Galligan - AYE; Mr. Herman - NAY; Mr. Mathison - NAY..” (Motion: Wright, second: Galligan)
Reappoint Sharon Basso and Tracy Murphy as regular members of the Recreation Advisory Committee for one-year terms, with their appointments to expire on June 30, 2027
To reappoint Sharon Basso and Tracy Murphy as regular members of the Recreation Advisory Committee for one-year terms, with their appointments to expire on June 30, 2027
Yes: Galligan, Herman, Runyon, WrightNo: Mathison
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to reappoint Sharon Basso and Tracy Murphy as regular members of the Recreation Advisory Committee for one-year terms, with their appointments to expire on June 30, 2027. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Discussion: During discussion, Board members noted that two Recreation Advisory Committee members had reached their term limits while two other reappointments remained on the Consent Agenda because they had not reached their term limits. It was further noted that the Recreation Advisory Committee is actively involved in the ongoing Eldredge Park recreation project, and that the proposed one-year extensions were intended to provide continuity ) during the implementation of that multi-million-dollar capital project. Board members distinguished the request as an exception based on the project's significance rather than on the individuals themselves. The motion passed, 4-1-0. Mr. Runyon - AYE; Ms. Wright - AYE; Mr. Galligan - AYE; Mr. Herman - AYE; Mr. Mathison - NAY..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Reappoint Jamie Balliett as a regular member of the Recreation Advisory Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029
To reappoint Jamie Balliett as a regular member of the Recreation Advisory Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to reappoint Jamie Balliett as a regular member of the Recreation Advisory Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Mr. Herman. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Reappoint Bob Mullen to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029
To reappoint Bob Mullen to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to reappoint Bob Mullen to the Marine and Freshwater Quality Committee for a three-year term ending June 30, 2029. The motion was seconded by Ms. Wright. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Wright)
Approve the FY26 year-end budget transfers as presented in the Select Board packet
To approve the FY26 year-end budget transfers as presented in the Select Board packet
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the FY26 year-end budget transfers as presented in the Select Board packet. The motion was seconded by Mr. Herman. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0-0. Mr. Runyon - AYE; Ms. Wright - AYE; Mr. Galligan -- AYE; Mr. Herman - AYE; Mr. Mathison - AYE..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda as presented
To approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Herman. The motion passed, 5-0-0. Mr. Runyon - AYE; Ms. Wright - AYE; Mr. Galligan - AYE; Mr. Herman - AYE; Mr. Mathison - AYE..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Adjourn at 6:31 p.m
To adjourn at 6:31 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn at 6:31 p.m. Ms. Wright seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Wright)
Orleans Select Board · Work Session meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Mefford Runyon, Michael Herman, Mary Wright, Kevin Galligan
Absent: Mark Mathison
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
The Select Board support the proposed Human Resources policies, as presented by Human Resources Director Denise Beausang and incorporating the revisions discussed during the workshop, subject to...
That the Select Board support the proposed Human Resources policies, as presented by Human Resources Director Denise Beausang and incorporating the revisions discussed during the workshop, subject to completion of impact bargaining, with the policies returning to the Select Board at a public meeting for final consideration
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved that the Select Board support the proposed Human Resources policies, as presented by Human Resources Director Denise Beausang and incorporating the revisions discussed during the workshop, subject to completion of impact bargaining, with the policies returning to the Select Board at a public meeting for final consideration. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Adjourn the Workshop at 5:01pm
To adjourn the Workshop at 5:01pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to adjourn the Workshop at 5:01pm. Ms. Wright seconded. All voted AYE..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Wright)
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