Mark Mathison

“The recorded discussion concluded with a vote on the pending (not on the recording) motion, which was approved by unanimous voice vote..”

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“Vice Chair Herman made the motion to affirm the Affordable Housing Trust's declaration that 22 Old Tote Road is available for disposition and to authorize staff to submit the required notice to the Central Register for publication. Ms. Wright seconded the motion. Discussion: In response to a question regarding the project schedule, Ms. Jenkins reported that the project remained on track and that the parties were awaiting the purchase and sale agreement from legal counsel. She stated that Housing Assistance Corporation was prepared to move forward, a walkthrough of the property had been completed, and the deed restrictions and regulatory agreements had been finalized, including one of the Cape's first affordable housing deed restrictions at 120% Area Median Income. She indicated that the project was ready to proceed once the purchase and sale agreement was completed. Vote: The Board voted 4-0-1, with Mr. Mathison abstaining..” (Motion: Herman, second: Wright)

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“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)

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“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)

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“Mr. Herman moved to support the Conservation Restriction for 32 Locust Road proposed by the Orleans Conservation Trust and that the Select Board finds that the 3.78 acre restriction is in the public interest of the Town. Ms. Wright seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Herman stated that he hoped future discussions regarding similar matters would occur earlier in the process so that expectations and potential issues could be addressed before time constraints became a factor. He expressed concern about being placed in a position where a decision must be made under a deadline and thanked the parties for the discussion. Vote: Motion passed, 4-1-0. Ms. Wright, Mr. Herman, Mr. Galligan, and Mr. Runyon AYE; Mr. Mathison NAY..” (Motion: Herman, second: Wright)

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“Mr. Herman moved to adopt the proposed guidelines of the Affordable Housing Property Tax Exemption Program as presented for the implementation of FY27. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Herman requested that the guidelines include an annual review of the program parameters so the Board can evaluate participation, track implementation, and consider any needed adjustments. Staff indicated that language could be added to include an annual review requirement.. Motion passed, 3-0-1-1, with one abstention. Mr. Runyon - AYE; Mr. Mathison - AYE; Mr. Herman - AYE; Ms. Wright abstained..” (Motion: Herman, second: Mathison)

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