Orleans public meetings in 2021
53 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Snow Library Board of Trustees
The Snow Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial and director reports. The board is scheduled to vote on closing the library on December 24th.
- Vote on December 24th closure
- Strategic Planning Committee update
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission is holding an on-site meeting to review Notices of Intent for two properties. The body will consider proposed landscaping and construction work occurring within protected zones.
- Proposed landscaping, view corridor, and site restoration at 57 Kenneth Ln
- Proposed construction of a single-family dwelling at 76 Rock Harbor Rd
Cultural Council
The Cultural Council will review grant applications and receive updates on paid grants and available funds for the 2021-22 cycle. The body will also discuss the Duc d’Orleans project and the Cultural District.
- Review of grant applications
- Treasurer report on paid grants and 2021-22 available funds
- Discussion of Duc d’Orleans project
- Cultural District report
- Discussion of Bandstand relocation and town noise ordinance
Energy & Climate Action Committee
The committee is discussing adding green initiative reviews to town building feasibility studies. Other discussion topics include Nauset Beach parking lot solar and EV charging, school bus electrification, and potential committee expansion.
- Green Community Act briefing by Ron Collins
- Nauset Beach Parking lot greening (solar panels and EV charging stations)
- Electrifying School Buses and Outer Cape Energy Committees Update
- Proposal to increase the size of the Energy Committee
Conservation Commission
The provided agenda contains only references to digital packets and documents. There are no specific discussion items or decisions listed in the text.
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission is holding an on-site meeting to review requests for determination and notices of intent. The body will also consider an amended order of conditions for a specific property.
- Request for Determination: 39 Chase Ln
- Request for Determination: 28 Priscilla Rd
- Notices of Intent: 57 Kenneth Ln, 65 Keziah’s Ln, 10 Towhee Ln, 42 Old Field Rd, and 38 Anchor Dr
- Amended Order of Conditions: 30 & 40 Payson Ln
Snow Library Board of Trustees
The Snow Library Board of Trustees will meet to review and vote on the FY23 library budget request and the FY23 Action Plan. The board will also vote on library items within the Capital Improvements Plan and a request to close the library at 5:00 p.m. on November 24.
- Vote on FY23 library budget request to Town Administration
- Vote on FY23 Action Plan
- Vote on library items on Capital Improvements Plan
- Vote on closing the library at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24
- Strategic Planning update
Conservation Commission
The Orleans Conservation Commission is conducting an on-site meeting to review specific properties. The body will address administrative reviews and notices of intent for residential sites.
- Administrative Review: Hanlon Family Realty Trust at 38 River Rd
- Notice of Intent: Jonathan & Judith Chester at 9 Portside Ln
- Other Business: Putnam Farm at 50 Bridge Rd
Cultural Council
The Cultural Council is meeting to review the treasurer's report and grants submitted to date, including a student art show. The body will also discuss the portrait restoration of Duc d’ Orleans and the Cultural District.
- Review of grants submitted to date, including Student Art Show
- Portrait Restoration of Duc d’ Orleans
- Cultural District discussion
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission is conducting an on-site meeting to review a Request for Determination and a Notice of Intent. Both items involve properties located on Portanimicut Rd.
- Request for Determination: 141 Portanimicut Rd
- Notice of Intent: Walter C. & Nancy K. Morgan, 115 Portanimicut Rd
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission is conducting an on-site meeting to review a Request for Determination and a Notice of Intent. Both items involve properties located on Portanimicut Rd.
- Request for Determination: Town of Orleans, Conservation Dept. at 141 Portanimicut Rd
- Notice of Intent: Walter C. & Nancy K. Morgan at 115 Portanimicut Rd
Cultural Council
The Cultural Council is meeting to discuss the status of 2021 grants and current applications for 2022. The body will also receive updates on the Duc d’ Orleans portrait restoration and Parish Park pop-up music events.
- Report on nine applicants for 2022 grants
- Financial and project update on Portrait Restoration of Duc d’ Orleans
- Report on Parish Park pop-up music events
- Introduction of new member Virginnia Clarendon
Snow Library Board of Trustees
The Marion Craine Gallery Committee will meet to review financial and director reports. The board will vote on the gallery schedule and a change to the committee's meeting time.
- Vote on Exhibit Coordinator’s Review of Gallery Schedule
- Vote on change in Marion Craine Gallery Committee meeting time
- Financial Report by Tavi Prugno
- Library Director’s Report by Tavi Prugno
Architectural Review Committee
The committee will review architectural applications for Old Colony and 44 Main St. The agenda also includes a packet regarding Orleans Coinomatic.
- Old Colony ARC application
- 44 Main St. ARC application
- Orleans Coinomatic packet
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee is meeting to review materials related to Nauset Marine and HACC. The agenda consists of a list of document packets and draft minutes from previous meetings.
- Review of Nauset Marine packets 1, 2, and 3
- Review of HACC packets 1, 2, and 3
- Review of ResponseThree document
- Approval of draft minutes from 2021-07-22 and 2021-08-12
Snow Library Board of Trustees
The Snow Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss library operations and financial reports. The board is scheduled to vote on a parking lot renovation update and several items regarding the Strategic Planning Committee.
- Vote on library parking lot renovation update
- Vote on Strategic Planning Committee charge revision
- Vote on Strategic Planning Committee membership
- Vote on funding source for Strategic Planning consultant's cost
Conservation Commission
The Orleans Conservation Commission will conduct an on-site meeting. The agenda includes a Notice of Intent regarding 124 Namequoit Rd.
- Notice of Intent: Jeffrey & Lynn Logan, 124 Namequoit Rd
Conservation Commission
The Orleans Conservation Commission is conducting an on-site meeting to review a Request for Determination and several Notices of Intent. The body will evaluate specific property requests and town road projects.
- Request for Determination: 57, 71 & 75 Pochet Rd
- Notice of Intent: 9 Portside Ln
- Notice of Intent: 3 & 5 Archer Ln
- Notice of Intent: 14 Lewis Rd
- Notices of Intent for Town of Orleans: Doane Rd, Champlain Rd, Snow Shore Rd, and Portanimicut Rd
Human Services Advisory Committee
The Human Services Advisory Committee is meeting to establish leadership and operational schedules. The body will also review the 2021 goals.
- Election of officers
- Review of 2021 goals
- Selection of future meeting dates and times
Snow Library Board of Trustees
The Marion Craine Gallery Committee is meeting to review the gallery schedule and discuss the resumption of art exhibits. The body will vote on the schedule and the process for scheduling artists.
- Vote on Exhibit Coordinator’s review of gallery schedule
- Vote on resuming art exhibits and scheduling artists
- Financial report by Tavi Prugno
- Library Director’s report by Tavi Prugno
- Trustees Liaison’s report by Mal Bornemeier
Snow Library Board of Trustees
The Snow Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial and director reports. The board is scheduled to vote on library parking improvements and the FY23-FY28 Long Range Planning Committee Charge.
- Vote on library parking improvements
- Vote on FY23-FY28 Long Range Planning Committee Charge
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission is holding an on-site meeting to review Notices of Intent for three specific addresses. The commission will also discuss business regarding Putnam Farm.
- Notice of Intent: 21 Meg’s Ln
- Notice of Intent: 15 Ellis Rd
- Notice of Intent: 118 & 120 Monument Rd
- Discussion: Putnam Farm at 50 Bridge Rd
Cultural Council
The Cultural Council is meeting to discuss the $5,000 allocation for 2022 grants and the recruitment of new members. The body will also review the status of 2019-2021 grants and the restoration of the Duc d’ Orleans portrait.
- 2022 grant allocation of $5,000 with an October 15 deadline
- Status update on the Portrait Restoration of Duc d’ Orleans
- Review of 2019-2020 outstanding grants and 2021 grant status
- Discussion regarding the Cultural District
- Selection of the 2022 Secretary
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission is holding an on-site meeting to review Notices of Intent for three specific properties. The body will discuss these requests as part of its regulatory process.
- Notice of Intent: 13 Weeset Proprietor’s Wy (Heidi H. Vona)
- Notice of Intent: 3 & 5 Archer Ln (Michael & Jill Najnigier)
- Notice of Intent: 9 Archer Ln (John H. Hax)
Snow Library Board of Trustees
The Snow Library Board of Trustees will meet to receive reports on finances and library operations. The board will discuss a summary of the Facilities Advisory Committee's work and an investigation into parking improvements.
- Summary of Snow Library Facilities Advisory Committee work
- Investigation into parking improvements
- Strategic Planning update
Conservation Commission
The Orleans Conservation Commission is conducting an on-site meeting to review various property matters. The agenda includes a request for determination and multiple notices of intent.
- Request for Determination: Thomas Daley at 27 & 31 Winslow Dr
- Notice of Intent: Mark Kritzman & Elizabeth Gorman at 6 & 16 Hammatt Rd
- Notice of Intent: James & Daphne Hughes at 5 Skaket Cr
- Notice of Intent: Paul L. & Kristen Francis at 178 Beach Rd
- Administrative Review: Nicholas Athanassiou & Jeanne McNett at 31 Loomis Ln
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will meet with the Select Board, Natural Resources, and Town Counsel. The discussion will focus on managing conservation properties and resources to prevent over utilization.
- Discussion on management of conservation properties and resources
Snow Library Board of Trustees
The Snow Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial and director reports. The board is scheduled to discuss the FY23-FY28 Long Range Planning Committee.
- FY23-FY28 Long Range Planning Committee
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission is conducting an on-site meeting to review specific property requests. The body will consider a Request for Determination and multiple Notices of Intent.
- Request for Determination: Donaldson, LLC at 90 Freeman Ln
- Notice of Intent: Nauset Marine Realty Trust, LLC at 3, 7, & 11 Barley Neck Rd and 34 & 36 High Tide Ln
- Notice of Intent: Shayne Watson & John Sibley at 5 Grandview Dr
Conservation Commission
The Orleans Conservation Commission is meeting on-site to review a Request for Determination and a Notice of Intent. The commission will evaluate specific property requests at two different locations.
- Request for Determination: 88 Barley Neck Rd (Eleanor Coffin & Doug Ertelet)
- Notice of Intent: 14 Prides Path (Frederic & Terri Clark)
Snow Library Board of Trustees
The Snow Library Board of Trustees will hold its annual organizational meeting to elect officers. The board will also vote on the future location and scheduling of board and committee meetings.
- Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary, and Marion Craine Gallery Committee Liaison
- Vote on future location for all Snow Library Board and Committee meetings
- Vote on future Trustees meetings date and time
- Review of Long Range Plan overview and timeline
Cultural Council
The Cultural Council is meeting to approve previous minutes and review the treasurer's report on 2019-2020 and 2021 grants. The body will discuss progress on the Duc d’ Orleans portrait restoration and a youth project.
- Treasurer report on 2019-2020 and 2021 grant status
- Portrait Restoration of Duc d’ Orleans project and financial update
- Youth Project progress update
- Artists in the Park discussion
- Cultural District update
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee is meeting to review several project applications. The agenda lists materials for review but does not specify the nature of the requests.
- My Generation Landscape application
- French Cable Museum application
- Washashore Music application
- Kremer Daughters application
- Sunset Leisure application
Cultural Council
The Cultural Council will discuss the status of 2021 grants and outstanding grants from 2019-2020. The body will also receive progress reports on the Duc d’ Orleans portrait restoration and a youth project.
- 2019-2020 and 2021 grant status reports
- Portrait Restoration of Duc d’ Orleans project and financial update
- Youth Project progress report
- Discussion on cultural district collaboration between MCC and Restore and Rebuild
Snow Library Board of Trustees
The Snow Library Board of Trustees will meet virtually to review financial and director reports. The board is scheduled to vote on a request to gift the library an M. F. Dole painting.
- Vote on request to gift the library an M. F. Dole painting
Cultural Council
The Cultural Council is meeting to review grant postings and administrative reports. The body will discuss updates regarding the restoration of the Duc d’Orleans portrait and the Orleans Cultural District.
- Portrait Restoration of Duc d’Orleans project update
- Report on donations received for portrait restoration
- Orleans Cultural District update
- Grant posting on website
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee is meeting to review several applications. The agenda includes project layouts for the Church of the Holy Spirit and solar energy applications.
- Church of the Holy Spirit layout and green screen plan
- My Generation Energy application
- Nauset MS Solar Project application
Architectural Review Committee
The Architectural Review Committee is meeting to review applications and site plans. The agenda includes a presentation and a specific application for affordable housing at 19 West Road.
- Affordable housing application for 19 West Road
- Ten Yen application review
- Review of site plans
Snow Library Board of Trustees
The Snow Library Board of Trustees will meet virtually to review and vote on a sewer pump station presentation. The board will also continue discussions regarding the library's long range plan.
- Sewer Pump Station Review and Presentation [vote]
- Long Range Plan continued discussion
- Approval of February 9, 2021 meeting minutes
Cultural Council
The Cultural Council is meeting to review treasurer reports and the status of grant acceptance and denial letters. The body will also receive updates on the Duc d’ Orleans portrait restoration and a COVID-19 recovery grant.
- Review of 2019-2020 outstanding grants
- Denial letter sent to Hip Hop for $280
- Update on Portrait Restoration of Duc d’ Orleans
- Recover, Rebuild, Renew Grant from MCC for the Orleans Cultural District
Snow Library Board of Trustees
The Snow Library Facilities Advisory Committee will meet virtually to review the current state of the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program. The committee will also discuss future plans for the facility.
- Approval of September 14, 2020 meeting minutes
- Discussion of the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program
- Review of FAC future plans
Human Services Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to conclude the application process for Fiscal Year 2022. The body will also vote on meeting minutes from January 21, January 28, February 4, and February 18, 2021.
- Wrap up of Fiscal Year 2022 application process
Human Services Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss and review the merits of all current applicants. The body will also vote on meeting minutes from January 21, January 28, and February 4, 2021.
- Review of applicant merits
- Vote on January 21, 2021 minutes
- Vote on January 28, 2021 minutes
- Vote on February 4, 2021 minutes
Snow Library Board of Trustees
The Snow Library Board of Trustees will meet virtually to receive administrative and financial reports. The board is scheduled to review the Long Range Plan for FY17-FY22.
- Review of Long Range Plan for FY17-FY22
Cultural Council
The Cultural Council is meeting to approve previous minutes and review treasurer reports. The body will discuss grant funding totals and the status of denial letters sent to applicants. The meeting also includes updates on the Duc d’ Orleans portrait restoration.
- Grants funded by OCC: $4,800
- Grant funded by Kline Fund: $3,000
- Review of denial letters sent January 26
- Portrait Restoration of Duc d’ Orleans project update
Human Services Advisory Committee
The committee will meet with JR Mell from Big Brothers/Big Sisters and continue discussions regarding agencies. Members will also vote on the January 28, 2021 minutes.
- Meeting with JR Mell from Big Brothers/Big Sisters
- Vote to acknowledge Gosnold's application withdrawal
- Vote on January 28, 2021 minutes
Human Services Advisory Committee
The committee will meet to hear from Serena Kilawee of the Orleans After School Activities Program. Following that presentation, the committee will continue discussions regarding all applicants.
- Presentation by Serena Kilawee of Orleans After School Activities Program
- Discussion of applicants
- Vote on January 21, 2021 minutes
Human Services Advisory Committee
The committee will conduct interviews with representatives from Nauset Together We Can and the Homeless Prevention Council. Members will also vote on meeting minutes from October 2, 2020, and January 14, 2021.
- Interview with Kyle Wibby of Nauset Together We Can
- Interview with Hadley Luddy of Homeless Prevention Council
- Vote on October 2, 2020 minutes
- Vote on January 14, 2021 minutes
Human Services Advisory Committee
The committee will review applications for fiscal year 2022. Members will discuss which agencies should be invited to a meeting to discuss their applications and vote on the October 2, 2020 minutes.
- Review of FY 2022 applications
- Selection of agencies for application discussions
- Vote on October 2, 2020 minutes
Architectural Review Committee
The provided agenda contains only document references and no specific action items, motions, or discussion topics. It is procedural boilerplate.
Snow Library Board of Trustees
The Snow Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial and director reports. The board is scheduled to discuss a satisfaction survey for FY22 and a long range plan for FY23-FY28.
- Satisfaction Survey for FY22
- Long Range Plan for FY23-FY28
Cultural Council
The council will review 2019-2020 outstanding grants and receive a project update on the Portrait Restoration of Duc d’ Orleans. Members will also assign numbers to 2021 grant applications and vote on which grants to consider for funding.
- Portrait Restoration of Duc d’ Orleans project update
- Review of 2019-2020 outstanding grants
- Vote on 2021 grant applications for consideration
- Vote on funding for individual grants
Snow Library Board of Trustees
The Snow Library Board of Trustees will meet virtually to receive reports from the chair, financial officer, and library director. The board is scheduled to review the Long Range Plan for FY17-FY22.
- Review of Long Range Plan for FY17-FY22
- Approval of January 12, 2021 meeting minutes
- Financial Report