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Orleans Vice Chair
Michael Herman
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Herman as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 46 of 46 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (46)
- May 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 29, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 21, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Mar 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Jan 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Dec 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Nov 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 31, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 26, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Aug 24, 2022 · Regular: Present (Michael Herman left before the meeting ended ("Mr. Herman left the meeting").)
- Aug 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
May 10Send a letter to Ian Catlow and John Parece…Motion: To send a letter to Ian Catlow and John Parece expressing…Passed 4–0 · Herman: Not recorded
May 10, 2023: Send a letter to Ian Catlow and John Parece expressing the Board's sincere gratitude and thanks for the work, and to authorize the Chair to sign the letter
To send a letter to Ian Catlow and John Parece expressing the Board's sincere gratitude and thanks for the work, and to authorize the Chair to sign the letter
The minutes say 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Andrea Reed, Michael Herman, Mefford Runyon, Kevin Galligan and Mark Mathison). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to send a letter to Ian Catlow and John Parece expressing the Board's sincere gratitude and thanks for the work, and to authorize the Chair to sign the letter; Mr. Herman seconded. The Board voted 4-0- 0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
May 10Insert the word "consecutive" between the words "two" and…Motion: To insert the word "consecutive" between the words "two" and "full"…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Herman: Yes
May 10, 2023: Insert the word "consecutive" between the words "two" and "full" in the line reading "no individual shall serve longer than two (2) full consecutive terms..."
To insert the word "consecutive" between the words "two" and "full" in the line reading "no individual shall serve longer than two (2) full consecutive terms..."
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Kevin Galligan as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to insert the word "consecutive" between the words "two" and "full" in the line reading "no individual shall serve longer than two (2) full consecutive terms..."; Mr. Galligan seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan)
May 3Appoint Carolyn Witt as a regular member of the…Motion: To appoint Carolyn Witt as a regular member of the RAC…Passed 3–2 · Herman: Yes
May 3, 2023: Appoint Carolyn Witt as a regular member of the RAC with a term ending June 30, 2025
To appoint Carolyn Witt as a regular member of the RAC with a term ending June 30, 2025
Voted: Yes
Yes: Galligan, Herman, MathisonNo: Reed, Runyon
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to appoint Carolyn Witt as a regular member of the RAC with a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, and Mr. Mathison voted Aye. Mr. Runyon and Ms. Reed voted No. Motion carried: 3-2-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Apr 5Approve the minor and helpful amendment to the charge…Motion: To approve the minor and helpful amendment to the charge of…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Herman: Yes
April 5, 2023: Approve the minor and helpful amendment to the charge of the Long Range Capital Planning Committee
To approve the minor and helpful amendment to the charge of the Long Range Capital Planning Committee
Voted: Yes
Mark Mathison had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the minor and helpful amendment to the charge of the Long Range Capital Planning Committee. Mr. Herman seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion. Motion passed: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Herman)
Apr 5Increase the COLA for FY23 from 3% to 5%Motion: To increase the COLA for FY23 from 3% to 5%Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Herman: Yes
April 5, 2023: Increase the COLA for FY23 from 3% to 5%
To increase the COLA for FY23 from 3% to 5%
Voted: Yes
Kevin Galligan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to increase the COLA for FY23 from 3% to 5%. Mr. Runyon seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Apr 5Approve the Annual Hawkers and Peddlers Application by Andale…Motion: To approve the Annual Hawkers and Peddlers Application by Andale on…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Herman: Yes
April 5, 2023: Approve the Annual Hawkers and Peddlers Application by Andale on Wheels to be located at 22 Main Street subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all…
To approve the Annual Hawkers and Peddlers Application by Andale on Wheels to be located at 22 Main Street subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said license to expire on December 31, 2023, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board
Voted: Yes
Andrea Reed had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to approve the Annual Hawkers and Peddlers Application by Andale on Wheels to be located at 22 Main Street subject to all permits, licenses, and approvals and in accordance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, bylaws, and laws. Said license to expire on December 31, 2023, unless sooner revoked by the Select Board. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Apr 5Maintain the funds in the Emergency Trust Fund for…Motion: To maintain the funds in the Emergency Trust Fund for emergency…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Herman: Yes
April 5, 2023: Maintain the funds in the Emergency Trust Fund for emergency disbursement at the $10,000 level for the upcoming year
To maintain the funds in the Emergency Trust Fund for emergency disbursement at the $10,000 level for the upcoming year
Voted: Yes
Andrea Reed had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Galligan moved to maintain the funds in the Emergency Trust Fund for emergency disbursement at the $10,000 level for the upcoming year. Mr. Mathison seconded the motion. All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Galligan, second: Mathison)
Mar 29Recommend the warrant article to amend General Bylaw Ch…Motion: To recommend the warrant article to amend General Bylaw Ch 40,…Passed 4–0 · Herman: Not recorded
March 29, 2023: Recommend the warrant article to amend General Bylaw Ch 40, Personal Bylaw, Classification Comp Plan
To recommend the warrant article to amend General Bylaw Ch 40, Personal Bylaw, Classification Comp Plan
The minutes give the result as 4-0, but the roll call reads: Mefford Runyon yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to recommend the warrant article to amend General Bylaw Ch 40, Personal Bylaw, Classification Comp Plan. Seconded by Mr. Runyon, All voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-0..” (Motion: Herman, second: Runyon)
Mar 22Support Article 16 for CRMP Phase Ill preliminary project…Motion: To support Article 16 for CRMP Phase Ill preliminary project managementPassed 4–0 · Herman: Yes
March 22, 2023: Support Article 16 for CRMP Phase Ill preliminary project management
To support Article 16 for CRMP Phase Ill preliminary project management
Voted: Yes
Yes: Galligan, Herman, Mathison, RunyonAbstained: Reed
From the minutes
“Mr. Herman moved to support Article 16 for CRMP Phase Ill preliminary project management. Mr. Galligan seconded the motion. Ms. Reed abstained. Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, and Mr. Mathison voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-1..” (Motion: Herman, second: Galligan)
Mar 22Remove Article 21 for the concept/design/study for Gavigan CottagesMotion: To remove Article 21 for the concept/design/study for Gavigan CottagesPassed 4–0 · Herman: Yes
March 22, 2023: Remove Article 21 for the concept/design/study for Gavigan Cottages
To remove Article 21 for the concept/design/study for Gavigan Cottages
Voted: Yes
Yes: Galligan, Herman, Mathison, RunyonAbstained: Reed
From the minutes
“Mr. Mathison moved to remove Article 21 for the concept/design/study for Gavigan Cottages. Seconded by Mr. Galligan. Ms. Reed abstained. Mr. Galligan, Mr. Herman, Mr. Runyon, and Mr. Mathison voted Aye. Motion carried: 4-0-1,.” (Motion: Mathison, second: Galligan)
Votes with no disagreement (404)
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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