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Mefford Runyon
Elected townwide · 8 terms in this record
Meff Runyon
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Runyon as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 33 of 35 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- Oct 18, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 11, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (35)
- May 15, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 1, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 22, 2024 · Joint: Present
- Apr 10, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 27, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 19, 2024 · Joint: Present
- Mar 18, 2024 · Joint: Present
- Mar 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 31, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 29, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 11, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Sep 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 2, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 31, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
May 15Delegate signing authority for the new amended Host Community…Motion: To delegate signing authority for the new amended Host Community Agreement…Passed 4–1 · Runyon: No
May 15, 2024: Delegate signing authority for the new amended Host Community Agreement with Ember Gardens, LLC, to Town Manager Kim Newman, provided that the edits are satisfactorily resolved
To delegate signing authority for the new amended Host Community Agreement with Ember Gardens, LLC, to Town Manager Kim Newman, provided that the edits are satisfactorily resolved
Voted: No
Yes: Galligan, Herman, Mathison, ReedNo: Runyon
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to delegate signing authority for the new amended Host Community Agreement with Ember Gardens, LLC, to Town Manager Kim Newman, provided that the edits are satisfactorily resolved. Seconded by Mr. Mathison. Voted: 4-1-0, with Mr. Runyon voting NO..” (Motion: Reed, second: Mathison)
May 8Award Sarah Brown Scholarships (Mr. Mathison’s original motion)Motion: To award $2000 to applicants 1 and 3 (Mr. Mathison's original…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Runyon: Yes
May 8, 2024: Award Sarah Brown Scholarships (Mr. Mathison’s original motion)
To award $2000 to applicants 1 and 3 (Mr. Mathison's original motion, voted after the revised amendment)
Voted: Yes
The minutes say "Mr. Mathison moved to award $2000 to applicants 1 and 3. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion." and, after the vote on the revised amendment, "The chair called the vote for Mr. Mathison's original motion."
From the minutes
“The chair called the vote for Mr. Mathison's original motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0- 0..” (Motion: Mathison, second: Runyon)
Apr 24Approve Eversource petition #12030491 for the installation of 80…Motion: To approve Eversource petition #12030491 for the installation of 80 feet…Passed 5–0 · Runyon: Not recorded
April 24, 2024: Approve Eversource petition #12030491 for the installation of 80 feet +/- of 2 4" of conduit encased in concrete from pole 409/1 to 2 feet inside private property with the…
To approve Eversource petition #12030491 for the installation of 80 feet +/- of 2 4" of conduit encased in concrete from pole 409/1 to 2 feet inside private property with the following conditions: a) a road opening permit must be obtained for excavation b. attached trench repair requirements must be followed c. concrete must be one foot over the existing water main
The minutes say 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Kevin Galligan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve Eversource petition #12030491 for the installation of 80 feet +/- of 2 4" of conduit encased in concrete from pole 409/1 to 2 feet inside private property with the following conditions: a) a road opening permit must be obtained for excavation b. attached trench repair requirements must be followed c. concrete must be one foot over the existing water main. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Apr 24Accept the fees as presented in the Public HearingMotion: To accept the fees as presented in the Public HearingPassed 5–0 · Runyon: Not recorded
April 24, 2024: Accept the fees as presented in the Public Hearing
To accept the fees as presented in the Public Hearing
The minutes say 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Kevin Galligan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to accept the fees as presented in the Public Hearing. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Apr 24Waive the fees for the 107 Main Street affordable…Motion: To waive the fees for the 107 Main Street affordable housing…Passed 5–0 · Runyon: Not recorded
April 24, 2024: Waive the fees for the 107 Main Street affordable housing project
To waive the fees for the 107 Main Street affordable housing project
The minutes say 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Kevin Galligan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Reed moved to waive the fees for the 107 Main Street affordable housing project. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Reed, second: Galligan)
Apr 24Approve the request for a special One Day Wine…Motion: To approve the request for a special One Day Wine License…Passed 5–0 · Runyon: Not recorded
April 24, 2024: Approve the request for a special One Day Wine License for Sea Howl Bookshop, located at 139 Main Street on April 27, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The…
To approve the request for a special One Day Wine License for Sea Howl Bookshop, located at 139 Main Street on April 27, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The issuance of this license subject 1 to all bylaws, permits, and approval in accordance with MGL Chapter 138, Section 14
The minutes say 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Kevin Galligan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to approve the request for a special One Day Wine License for Sea Howl Bookshop, located at 139 Main Street on April 27, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The issuance of this license subject 1 to all bylaws, permits, and approval in accordance with MGL Chapter 138, Section 14. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Apr 24Approve the application by Eduardo Sarabia for the Andale…Motion: To approve the application by Eduardo Sarabia for the Andale On…Passed 5–0 · Runyon: Not recorded
April 24, 2024: Approve the application by Eduardo Sarabia for the Andale On Wheels food truck for a Hawker's and Peddlers' License for a food truck offering the sale of food and beverages…
To approve the application by Eduardo Sarabia for the Andale On Wheels food truck for a Hawker's and Peddlers' License for a food truck offering the sale of food and beverages in Orleans subject to all local and state approvals, laws, bylaws, permits and regulations. Said license to expire on December 31, 2024
The minutes say 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Andrea Reed and Kevin Galligan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the application by Eduardo Sarabia for the Andale On Wheels food truck for a Hawker's and Peddlers' License for a food truck offering the sale of food and beverages in Orleans subject to all local and state approvals, laws, bylaws, permits and regulations. Said license to expire on December 31, 2024. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Reed)
Apr 3Place and support Articles 18 and 19Motion: To place and support Articles 18 and 19Passed 4–0 · Runyon: Yes
April 3, 2024: Place and support Articles 18 and 19
To place and support Articles 18 and 19
Voted: Yes
Yes: Galligan, Herman, Mathison, RunyonAbstained: Reed
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to place and support Articles 18 and 19. Seconded by Mr. Runyon. Voted unanimously: 4- 0-1, with Ms. Reed abstaining..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Runyon)
Apr 3Place and support ¢ Article 29Motion: To place and support ¢ Article 29Passed 4–0 · Runyon: Yes
April 3, 2024: Place and support ¢ Article 29
To place and support ¢ Article 29
Voted: Yes
Yes: Galligan, Herman, Mathison, RunyonAbstained: Reed
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to place and support ¢ Article 29. Seconded by Mr. Galligan. Voted unanimously: 4-0-1, with Ms. Reed abstaining..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Galligan)
Mar 19Delay further discussion pending information being shared with the…Motion: To delay further discussion pending information being shared with the Select…Passed 5–0 · Runyon: Not recorded
March 19, 2024 (Joint meeting): Delay further discussion pending information being shared with the Select Board and committee
To delay further discussion pending information being shared with the Select Board and committee
The minutes say 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Michael Herman, Andrea Reed, Mefford Runyon and Kevin Galligan). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Runyon moved to delay further discussion pending information being shared with the Select Board and committee. Ms. Reed seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 5-0-0..” (Motion: Runyon, second: Reed)
Votes with no disagreement (308)
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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