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PLEASE ENJOY THE PDF VERSION OF THIS REPORT ON OUR WEBSITE: WWW.TOWN.ORLEANS.MA.US ORLEANS ANNUAL TOWN REPORTS Oo 1QOD Q e 0 of the Board of Selectmen, Town Officers & Other Special Committees FOR YEAR 2007 This Bookis Dedicated To The Memory of I L' 'III II W i 11'IO�IJI�'I�""IIIIIII IIIj�V1il ��III I ^II nnAllll I����I��I,yr, j II I�'' II �, it 41iIIM I o'�MkWI�i Y II �; J I V I••I WI.' III II I Illlu "' III iuiWl V' Y I' ry 4,11,...1W�rmi''. Maclean 'MAC' Kirkwood August 18, 1927 - November 6, 2007 Shortly after moving to Orleans in 1986 'MAC' gave generously of his time; first serving on the Finance Committee then shortly thereafter as a member of the Board of Selectmen for six years, two as Chairman. He also served on the Tri-Town Board of Managers, Snow Library Board of Trustee's and the Town Hall Space Needs and Building Committee. He enjoyed cruising and sailing on Pleasant Bay and served as past Commodore of the Orleans Yacht Club where he was an active member of the sailing fleet. Orleans is a better community because of Mac's contributions and service to the Town. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication.............................................................................................................2 InMemoriam .........................................................................................................3 InterestingFacts ...................................................................................................4 Elected State Officials...........................................................................................5 Committees & Personnel ......................................................................................6 Board of Selectmen/Town Administrator's Report .............................................. 15 Collectorof Taxes............................................................................................... 17 Town Employees & Nauset Regional Employees Salaries for Fiscal Year 07.... 18 TrustFunds.........................................................................................................33 Director of Municipal Finance Report..................................................................36 AccountingReports.............................................................................................37 TownClerk's Report ...........................................................................................50 Elections Annual Town Election: May 15, 2007 Special Election: October 10, 2007 Town Meetings Annual Town Meeting: May 7, 2007 Special within the Annual Town Meeting: May 7, 2007 Special Town Meeting: October 22, 2007 Special Town Meeting: October 29, 2007 Reports of Town Departments, Committees, Commissions and Boards .......... 104 Committee/Board Descriptions ......................................................................... 170 Committee Meeting Schedule........................................................................... 174 Citizen Interest Form......................................................................................... 176 Index................................................................................................................. 178 Telephone Numbers ..................................................................Inside Back Cover 2 IN MEMORIAM 2007 Kenneth D. Alman 4r" of July Committee Stuart Clark de Lima Finance Committee MacLean "Mac" Kirkwood, Jr. Board of Selectmen Finance Committee Snow Library Trustee Tri-Town Board of Managers Town Hall Space Needs Committee Town Hall Building Committee Francis Bradley O'Neil Finance Committee Snow Library Trustee Nathaniel H. Pulling Architectural Review Committee Building Code Board of Appeals Planning Board 3 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ORLEANS Population Statistics: Current population • Year around residents 6,496 • Summer population —estimate 19,750 Voter Statistics: Total reaistered voters • Democrats 1,230 • Republicans 1,346 • Unenrolled 2,735 • All others 22 TOTAL 5,333 Town Meeting Quorum: 5% of Registered Voters Annual Town Meeting: Monday before the 2nd Tuesday in May Annual Town Election: the third Tuesday in May Land and Road Statistics: • Total land area Approximately 13.94 square miles • Miles of State Roads 11 miles • Miles of Town-maintained roads 54 miles Tax and Assessment Statistics: FY06 FY07 • Tax rate (commercial & residential) 4.16 4.27 Per thousand dollar of assessment • Total taxable assessed valuations $3,815,209,270 $3,847,189,360 • Residential property assessments $3,562,766,412 $3,568,888,628 • Commercial property assessments $216,583,118 $239,147,062 • Industrial property assessments $8,816,300 $9,847,100 • Personal property assessments $27,043,440 $29,306,570 • Exempt property assessments $312,506,300 $320,539,700 • Levy $15,871,720 $16,427,499 4 ELECTED STATE OFFICIALS SENATORS IN CONGRESS Edward Kennedy 2400 John F. Kennedy Federal Building Boston, MA 02203 (617) 565-3170 (617) 565-3183 (fax) senatora-kennedv.senate.aov John Kerry One Bowdoin Square — 10th Floor Boston, MA 02114 (617) 565-8519 (617) 248-3870 (fax) kerrv.senate.aov REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS — Tenth District William Delahunt 146 Main Street Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 771-0666 or (800) 870-2626 GOVERNOR Deval Patrick State House— Room 360 Boston, MA 02133 (617) 725-4005 or (888) 870-7770 (instate use only) (617) 727-9725 (fax) SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT— Cape & Islands District Robert O'Leary State House— Room 416-A Boston, MA 02133 (617) 722-1570 or (508) 775-0162 (617) 722-1271 (fax) Robert.O'Learva-state.ma.us REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT— Fourth Barnstable District Sarah K. Peake State House— Room 437 2 Oracle Square Boston, MA 02133 Orleans, MA 02653 (617) 722-2425 (508) 487-5694 Rep.Sarah Peake @Hou.State.MA.US Commonwealth of Massachusetts Web site —www.mass.aov 5 TOWN OFFICIALS TERMS ELECTED EXPIRE Moderator Duane Landreth 2008 Housing Authority(5) Board of Selectmen (5) Tim Buhler 2008 John P. Hinckley, Chair 2008 Rebecca Bourdreau 2008 David M. Dunford 2008 Raymond Castillo 2010 Margie Fulcher 2009 Paul O'Connor 2011 Mark E. Carron 2010 Rosalie Cameron 2012 Jon R. Fuller 2010 Trustees of Snow Library(7) Park Commissioners (5) Frank O'Neil (departed '07) 2007 David Dunford 2008 Jim Botsford (resigned '07) 2007 John P Hinckley, Jr. 2008 Skip Rozin, Chairman 2008 Margie Fulcher 2009 Mary Lou Conway 2008 Mark E. Carron 2010 James Gallagher 2009 Jon R. Fuller 2010 Tim Traub 2009 Barbara O'Connor 2009 Barnstable Assembly of Delegates (1) Megan Fates 2010 Mark Boardman 12/31/08 Robert Singer 2010 Board of Health (5) Nauset Regional School Committee Jan Schneider, Chairman 2008 (3 Orleans Representatives) Susan Christie 2008 Frederick Walters 2008 Robin Davis 2009 Paul O'Connor 2009 Sims McGrath 2009 Robert Jones 2010 Augusta McKusick 2010 SPECIAL DISTRICT TERMS Bonnie Campbell & ELECTION EXPIRE Barbara Romano, Secretaries Constables (2) Old King's Highway Regional Historic John Fitzpatrick 2010 District Committee Mary Stevens 2010 Nello Trevisan 2008 Will Joy 2008 Elementary School Committee (5) Matt White 2008 Pamela Jordan, Chair 2008 Paul Leach 2010 Jan Bone 2008 Joshua Stewart 2009 Mary Lyttle 2010 Gwynne Guzzeau 2010 6 APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES TERMS EXPIRE Architectural Review Committee Cape Cod Joint Transportation (5 members & 3 associates) Committee (1) Charles Levy (resigned'07) 2007 Mark Budnick, Highway Manager Cassandra Carroll, Chair 2008 Arend Vos 2008 Cape Cod Commission (1) Cynthia May, Assoc. 2009 Frank Hogan 2008 Carolyn Dowd 2010 John Kelsey 2010 Cape Cod Regional Technical High Liana Surdut, Secretary School District Committee (2) Thomas Collins 2010 Barnstable County HOME Consortium (Orleans Cape Light Compact(1) Representative) Richard Philbrick 2009 Winifred Fitzgerald 2008 John Hodgkinson, Alternate 2009 Bikeways Committee (7) Charter Review Committee (6) John Fallender (resigned'07) 2007 Norris Shook(resigned '07) Maureen O'Day (resigned'07) 2007 Harry Mirick, Chair Michael Macke (early departure) 2007 Gail Myers Lavin, Vice Chair Patricia Bradley, Chair 2008 Patricia Fallender Allison Flynn 2008 James Hadley Judith Weil 2008 Martin Rich Kevin Higgins 2009 Job Taylor, III James Demaree 2009 Anne Carron 2010 Citizens Advisory Committee (20-30) Andrew Pavelko 2010 Paul O'Connor (resigned '07) 2007 Ken Scott (resigned '07) 2007 Board of Assessors (3) John Hodgkinson, Chair 2008 Cynthia Eagar, Chair 2009 Peter Deeks 2008 Timothy Brady 2008 Elaine Downs 2008 Mary Lou Cassese 2010 Robert Wineman 2008 Marcia Galazzi 2009 Building Code Board of Appeals (5) Andree Yager 2009 Andrew Miao, Chair 2009 Carolyn Kennedy 2009 Peter Coneen 2008 James Bast 2010 Dorofei Klimshuk 2008 Donald Doddridge 2009 Commission on Disabilities (9) Sandy Stewart, Secretary Madeline Short (resigned '07) 2007 Cable TV& Telecommunications Anne Kelleher (resigned '07) 2007 Jane Moroney (resigned '07) 2007 Advisory Committee (5) Jon Gilmore, Chairman 2010 John Hodgkinson, Chair 2008 Stanley Suchodolski 2008 Christopher Galazzi 2008 Gerard Csaposs 2008 Nicholas Armenti 2009 Theresa Lane 2009 Marianne Paskowski 2009 James Balliet 2009 John Trautwein 2010 Linda Willard 2010 Carol Ciulla 2010 7 Community Preservation Com. (9) Dawson Farber IV, Harbormaster/ Harry Mirick (resigned '07) 2007 Shellfish Constable Gary Guzzeau (resigned '07) 2007 Jennifer Wood, Conservation David Dunford, Chair 2008 Administrator Julia Enroth 2008 Alan McClennen, Jr. 2008 Fence Viewer(1) Dennis Dowd 2008 Dorofei Klimshuk 2008 Harry Herrick 2008 Rosalie Cameron 2008 Finance Committee (9) John Ostman 2008 Stuart deLima (departed '07) 2007 Catherine Hertz 2009 Gail Myers Lavin (resigned '07) 2007 Jane Hinckley 2010 Alfred Turner, IV, Chair 2008 Linde Macleod 2008 Conservation Commission Walter Bennett 2008 (7 members & 3 Associates) Robert Donath 2009 John Sargent (resigned '07) 2007 Cynthia Suonpera 2009 James Snedecor (resigned '07) 2007 Peter Monger 2009 Arnold Henson, Chair 2009 Rick Sigel 2010 Judith Bruce 2009 Mark Fiegel 2010 William Parish 2009 Laurence Hayward 2010 George Christie 2010 Robert Royce 2010 Fourth of July Committee (7) Harry Herrick 2010 Kenneth Alman (departed '07) 2007 Adrienne Pfluger 2008 Susan Alman, Chair 2008 Jimmy Dishner, Associate 2008 Peter Howerton 2008 Steve Phillips, Associate 2010 Ingrid Moyer 2008 James Trainor, Associate 2008 Bonnie Roy 2009 Jane Peno 2009 Council on Aging (7) Krystal Boyd 2009 Joseph DiBrigida, Chair 2010 Glenda Downs 2010 Madeline Short 2008 David Hubbard 2010 Francis Suits 2008 Robert Brothers 2009 Historical Commission (7) Dennis Giaquinto 2009 James Hadley, Chairman 2008 Philip Halkenhauser 2010 Richard Besciak 2008 Margaret Sheehan 2010 Dennis Dowd 2009 Elizabeth Smith (ex-officio) Catherine Southworth 2009 Leonore Lenoard 2009 Cultural Council(up to 22) Carolyn Haeberli 2010 Charles Crozier (resigned '07) 2007 Bonnie Snow 2010 Wellesley Marsh, Chairperson 2008 Joanna Keeley 2008 Housing Task Force (7) Barbara Uhl 2008 Nina Mellor (resigned '07) 2007 Sara Levy 2009 Tim Buhler 2008 Alisa Galazzi 2009 Richard Philbrick 2008 Jill Johnson 2009 Erica Para 2009 Meri Hartford 2009 John Sargent 2009 Anne Williams 2010 David Willard 2009 Peggy Dunn 2010 Jane Hinckley 2010 Winifred Fitzgerald 2010 Emergency Planning Committee (4) Mark Budnick, Highway Manager Human Services Advisory Com. (5) Paul O'Connor, Chair 2010 8 Arlene Cohen 2008 Sims McGrath 2010 Mary Lyttle 2008 Paul O'Connor 2008 Pamela Chase 2009 John Ostman 2008 Ted Larson 2010 Seth Wilkinson 2009 John Fallender, Chair 2009 Invasive Species Committee (7) Kenneth McKusick 2010 Anne Donaldson, Chair 2009 Gary Guzzeau 2010 Keith Brunell 2008 Vincent 011ivier 2008 Pleasant Bay Resource Mgmt Erica Parra 2010 Alliance (4) George Meservey, Director of Planning Joint Committee on Affordable & Community Development Housing (12) Dawson Farber, IV, Harbormaster/ Richard Philbrick (resigned '07) 2007 Shellfish Constable James Birdshall (end of term) 2007 Robert Canning, Health Agent Nina Mellor (resigned '07) 2007 Jennifer Wood, Conservation Rebecca Boudreau 2008 Administrator Raymond Castillo 2008 Erica Parra 2009 Pleasant Bay Steering Committee John Sargent 2009 (1 member& 1 alternate) David Willard 2009 Judith Bruce 2009 Paul O'Connor 2009 Harry Herrick, Alternate 2009 Winifred Fitzgerald 2010 Police Station Renovation Com. (5) Jane Hinckley 2010 Tom Finan, Chair Tim Buhler, Ex-Officio Robert Bicknell Keeper of the Town Pump (1) Fred DeBoer Seth Sparrow 2008 William Weil Phillips Marshall Marine & Fresh Water Quality Task John Kelly, Ex-Officio Force (7) Jeffrey Roy, Ex-Officio Carolyn Kennedy, Chair 2008 Don Powers 2008 Recreation Committee (5) Robert Royce 2008 Judith Keller (resigned '07) 2007 Kenneth Scott 2009 Julie Martin, Chair 2008 Judith Scanlon 2009 Murray Bernard 2008 Robert Wineman 2010 Carolyn Witt 2008 Gilbert Merritt 2010 Christopher Nelson, III 2009 Open Space Committee (7) Renewable EnergyMind Com. (7) Allen McClennen, Jr., Chair 2010 Mary Jane Currant 2009 Steve Montoya 2008 Robert McCoy 2009 Mefford Runyon 2009 Liz Argo 2010 Jeffrey Norgeot 2009 Allen Kolchinsky 2010 Seth Wilkinson 2010 Dick Philbrick 2010 Victor Noerdlinger 2010 Personnel Advisory Board(3) David Hubbard 2010 E. John Wherry, Jr. (resigned'07) 2007 Norris Shook, Chair 2008 Rolf Soderstrom 2008 Planning Board(5 members & 2 associates) Nathaniel Pulling (resigned'07) 2007 9 Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Zoning Board of Appeals (5 members Advisory Committee (9) & 3 associates)) Gerald Dorman, Chair 2008 Eric Ehnstrom (resigned '07) 2007 Donald Bakker 2008 Allen Kolchinsky (resigned '07) 2007 William Mitchell 2008 Dan Bicker, Assoc. (resigned'07) 2007 Jay Harrington 2009 Robert Osterberg, Chairman 2009 Judith Scanlon 2009 George Waugh 2008 Joseph Silva 2009 Rolf Soderstrom 2008 Marty Leonard 2010 Jimmy Dishner 2009 Tim Linkkila 2010 William Piersol 2010 Cecil Newcomb 2010 Steve Tarquini, Assoc. 2010 Sandy Stewart, Secretary Traffic Study Committee (3) Police Chief Jeffrey Roy Zoning Bylaw Task Force (7) Fire Chief Steve Edwards George Meservey, Director of Highway/Transfer St. Mgr.Mark Budnick Planning & Chair Town Hall Building Committee (9) Brian Harrison, Building Commissioner Paul Ammann, Chair John Fallender 2008 J.S. Broatch George Waugh 2008 Ed Daly Robert Osterberg 2009 Mary Ann Tagliaferri Sims McGrath 2010 Chauncey Williams Kendall Farrar Ron Collins Margie Fulcher, Selectmen John Kelly, Town Administrator Veterans'Grave Officer(1) Peter Howerton 2008 Wastewater Management Plan Steering Committee (5) Gail Meyers Lavin (resigned'07) 2007 Augusta McKusick, Chair 2008 John P. Hinckley, Jr. 2008 Judith Bruce 2008 Anne Hodgkinson 2008 Sims McGrath 2008 John P. Hinckley, Jr. 2008 Robert Donath 2008 Water Commissioners (5) Kevin Galligan (resigned '07) 2007 Ann Hodgkinson, Chair 2010 Robert Rich 2010 Kenneth McKusick 2009 Victor Noerdlinger, Jr. 2009 10 DEPARTMENT& SPECIAL PERSONNEL Accounting/Finance Council on Aging David Withrow, Director of Municipal Elizabeth Smith, Executive Director Finance/Town Accountant Carol Connolly, Office Manager Rechella Butilier, Asst. Town Accountant (resigned 4/07) Greta Avery, Principal Account Clerk Donna Faivre, Principal Clerk Peter VanDyck, MIS Coordinator Brenda Fernandez, Principal Clerk Sharon Collins, Principal Clerk Animal Control Officer (appointed 6/07 and resigned 12/07) Duane C. Boucher Susan Curcio, Day Center Director Joseph Manson, Day Center Co-Director Assessing Joyce O'Neil, Day Center Co-Director Kenneth Hull, Assessor/Appraiser Sharon Chatham, Day Center Assistant Micah Orr, Business Manager Gerald Csaposs, Day Center Assistant Andrea Cataldo, Principal Clerk Mary Schenke, Day Center Asstistant Eleanor Marinaccio, Principal Clerk Susan Beyle, Outreach Worker (retired 5/07) Sandy Marai, Principal Clerk (retired 7/07) Building Andrea McGee, Outreach Worker Brian Harrison, Building Commissioner (resigned 4/07) Ada George, Principal Clerk Susan Wangerman, Wellness Facilitator (appointed 11/07) Robert Bishop, Van Driver Tom Evers, Asst. Building Inspector Joseph O'Neil, Van Driver Roland Bassett, Jr. Wiring Inspector Manuel Acuna, Custodian Scott Van Ryswood, Plumbing & (retired 8/07) Gas Inspector Joseph Johnston, Custodian (appointed 10/07) Liana Surdut, Principal Clerk Irene Gallant, Substitute Custodian (transferred 10/07) (resigned 3/07) Scott Wood, Substitute Custodian Burial Agent William Hannon, Substitute Van Driver David C. Hunt Election Workers Cable TV (D) Mary Walker, Warden Wellesley Bergstrom, Video Technician (R) Jimmy G. Dishner, Warden (resigned 2/07) (D) Gail Meyers Lavin, Dep. Warden James Tvrdik, Video Technician (R) Cathy Southworth, Dep. Warden Sarah Freeman, Media Program (D) Esther Beilby Coordinator (hired 5/07) (U) Patricia Bradley Civil Defense (D) Sandra Chernick Steven Edwards, Fire Chief (R) Gloria Edwards (retired 12/07) (R) Paul Edwards Jeffrey J. Roy, Police Chief (D) Eric Ehnstrom (appointed 12/07) (U) Patricia Estabrook (U) Henry Fales Conservation (D) Sara Faline Jennifer Wood, Conservation (D) Elinore Felt Administrator (D) Elizabeth Floyd Leslie Derrick, Secretary (U) Judith Gardiner (R) Judith Gilchrist (D) Joan Grant 11 Election Workers Call Firefighters (R) Carolyn Hibbert Ronald A. Deschamps, Lieutenant (U) Mary Hidden Minot S. Reynolds, Jr., Lieutenant (U) Marie Howard Timothy DeLude, Senior Call Engine (U) Anne Howell Co./EMT (D) Donna Kelley Ryan P. Edwards Firefighter (U) Jane Klimshuk (resigned 7/07) (R) Sandra Light Ira Freidman, Firefighter (R) Nancy McMorrow Mark S. Lang, Firefighter/EMT (D) Gloria Mellin (resigned 11/07) (U) Barbara Miller Jeffrey O'Donnell, Firefighter/EMT (R) Harry Mirick Lowell Outslay, Firefighter (D) Beverly Muto Anthony J. Quirk, Firefighter/Mechanic (D) Nick Muto James M. Reynolds, Firefighter (U) Joan Spieker Ronnie A. Reynolds, Firefighter (D) Jennifer L. Smith Timothy J. Reynolds, Firefighter (R) Joan Taylor Brooks S. Thayer, Firefighter/EMT (U) Virginia Wiley Harbormaster/Shellfish Fire Department/Rescue Squad Dawson Farber IV, Harbormaster/Shellfish Steven P. Edwards, Fire Chief/EMT Constable (retired 12/07) Gardner Jamieson, Asst. Harbormaster/ Richard J. Harris, Deputy Chief/ Deputy Shellfish Constable Paramedic (retired 7/07) Greg Normandy, Asst. Harbormaster/ William P. Quinn, Jr., Acting Fire Chief/ Deputy Shellfish Constable EMT Mathew Higgins Clayton B. Reynard, Captain/EMT Matthew Cadman Robert E. Felt, Sr., Captain/Fire Inspector/Paramedic Health Department Anthony Pike, Acting Deputy/Paramedic Robert J. Canning, Health Agent Peter A. Vogt, Captain/Paramedic Erika Woods, Asst. Health Agent William R. Reynolds, Captain/EMT Barbara Romano, Principal Clerk Matthew Andre, Firefighter/Paramedic Bonnie Campbell, Principal Clerk Gregory C. Baker, Firefighter/Paramedic Lynda Burwell, Board of Health Secretary George E. Deering IV, Firefighter/ Paramedic Herring Run Kevin A. DeLude, Firefighter/Paramedic Scott Johnson Timothy M. Gula, Firefighter/Paramedic G. Joseph Lang, Firefighter/Paramedic Highway Dana J. Medeiros, Firefighter/Paramedic Mark Budnick, Highway/Disp.Manager Stephen Burgess, Foreman Wayne E. Robillard, Firefighter/Paramedic Steven C. Thomas, Firefighter/Paramedic Jean Morceau, Principal Clerk Leslie M. Vasconcellos, Firefighter/ (retired 8/07) Paramedic Joan DiLillo, Principal Clerk (appointed 9/07) Michael A. Gould, Firefighter/EMT Alan Artwick, Mechanic Chester G. Burge, Firefighter/EMT Robert Gennaro, Sr. Maintenance/Asst. Lawrence M. Pires, Firefighter/EMT Mechanic Joseph Kovac, Sr. Maintenance Fire Clerk/Dispatcher Frank Poranski, Maintenance Deborah Abbott, Billing Clerk Glenn Bowen, Laborer/Custodian Maureen Kammerer, Secretary (retired 8/07) Tom Gardner, Maintenance 12 Library Sean D. Diamond, Sergeant Mary S. Reuland, Director James Gage, Jr., Sergeant Tavi Prugno, Assistant Director William J. Norton, Sergeant Judith Wilson, Administrative Assistant James P. Rosato, Sergeant Cheryl Bergeron, Staff Librarian/ Kevin L. Higgins, Detective Reference Melissa E. Marshall, Detective Elizabeth Steele-Jeffers, Staff Librarian/ Duane C. Boucher, Officer Reference Ernest Butilier, Officer Susan Kelley, Staff Librarian/ (retired 3/07) Youth Services Richard P. Dinn, Officer Genevieve Fulcher, Library Assistant Michael Lotti, Officer Jane Borelli, Library Assistant Anthony F. Manfredi III, Officer Linda Gordon, Library Assistant Andrew G. McLaughlin, Officer Jennifer Pitta, Library Assistant Kerry A. O'Connell, Officer (resigned 6/07) Lloyd R. Oja, Officer Heather Hendershot, Library Assistant Travis M. Tebbetts, Officer Kerry Gonnella, Library Assistant Glenn P. Wilcox, Officer (appointed 7/07) Matthew P. Watts, Officer Douglas Nichols, Library Asst./Substitute Daniel S. Elliott, Officer Melody Gulow, Library Asst./Substitute (appointed 4/07) Robert Leite, Custodian David M. Freiner, Officer Jim Stanfield, Custodian/Substitute (appointed 3/07) Sandra Stewart, Page Brian D. Carchedi, Officer Emily Bruemmer, Page/Substitute (appointed 4/07) Gustave Reed, Page/Substitute Douglas B. Bohannon, Reserve Officer (appointed 6/07) Douglas R. Davis, Reserve Officer Scott E. Johnson, Reserve Officer Parks and Beaches David J. Belcher, Public Safety Dispatcher Paul O. Fulcher, Superintendent Joann Henderson, Public Safety Sarah E. Smith, Office Manager Dispatcher Cheryl J. Esty, Foreman Robert H. Reynolds, Public Safety David Burt, Maintenance Dispatcher Matthew Higgins, Sr. Maintenance Brendan P. Pasco, Public Safety (resigned 5/07) Dispatcher (hired 3/07 and resigned 10/07) Matthew Cadman, Maintenance Joan D. Chilson, Bookkeeper/Payroll (resigned 5/07) (retired 7/07) Lawrence Barlow, Maintenance Erin M. Brady, Bookkeeper/Payroll Nathan Sears, Maintenance (appointed 9/07) (appointed 5/07) Anne M. Reynolds, Administrative Asst. Jeremy Loparto, Maintenance Brie Reynolds, Administrative Assistant (appointed 10/07) Rose Marie Fisk, Matron Lee Miller, Beach Director Dudley E. Young, Custodian Andrew Dion, Summer Officer Planning Department Katherine L. Nadolski, Summer Officer George D. Meservey, Director of Planning Daniel Dolan, Summer Officer & Community Development Christopher McCarthy, Summer Officer John Jannell, Asst. Town Planner Kevin Larocco, Summer Officer Karen Sharpless, Principal Clerk Christopher Pierson, Summer Officer Mark Sklut, Summer Officer Jeremiah Valli, Summer Officer Police Department Jeffrey Roy, Chief of Police Recreation Department Scott W. MacDonald, Deputy Chief Brendan Guttmann, Director Kevin H. Wells, Lieutenant 13 Registrar of Voters Richard Knowles, Meter Man/Operator Jean Rusch, Chair John Mayer, Meter Man/Tester Barbara O'Connor, Registrar Daniel Hayes, Meter Man Joan Reed, Registrar Sealer of Weights & Measures Town of Barnstable Selectmen/Town Administrator's Staff Myra Suchenicz, Asst. Town Administrator Anne Fusco LeMaitre, Office Manager (resigned 3/07) Nanette Balmer, Office Manager (appointed 1/07 and resigned 7/07) Liana Surdut, Office Manager (appointed 10/07) Margie Astles, Administrative Secretary (appointed 1/07) Town Administrator John F. Kelly, Town Administrator Town Clerk Cynthia May, Town Clerk Kelly Darling, Asst. Town Clerk Town Counsel Michael D. Ford, Esq. Transfer Station Matthew Muir, Foreman Rick McKean, Senior Maintenance/Asst. Mechanic John Duble, Maintenance Treasurer/Collector Christine Lorge, Treasurer/Collector Thomas Harper, Asst. Treasurer/Collector Mary Sedgwick, Principal Account Clerk Samantha Greenbaum, Principal Account Clerk (resigned 5/07) Lynn L. Chambers, Principal Account Clerk (appointed 11/07) Tree Warden Daniel Connolly, Tree Warden Water Department Louis Briganti, Water Superintendent Susan Neese-Brown, Business Manager Wellesley Marsh, Principal Clerk Todd Bunzick, Foreman Jim Darling, Station Operator Rodney Fulcher, Station Operator 14 BOARD OF SELECTMEN AND TOWN ADMINISTRATOR In 2007, the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator continued their efforts to keep the public informed on issues that were before the Town and the Board's open door policy ensured the public was welcome at any hearings and meetings. Through the combined efforts of the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator, a number of projects and initiatives were completed. • Received voter approval to enter into a new five year agreement with the Town of Chatham for the Management of Nauset Beach that provides for additional revenue for Orleans. • Received voter approval to use the former Tri-Town Composting Building property for Highway Department related activities. • Received voter approval to move forward with design and construction of the Rock Harbor Bulkhead Reconstruction Project. • Received voter approval to implement a Medicare extension plan for eligible municipal retirees, their spouses and dependents to better manage rising health care costs. The Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator also set and achieved many of the actions they had listed as part of their annual goals. • Completed negotiations on new three year collective bargaining agreements with our Managers Union and Steelworker Laborers Union. • Adopted a draft budget policy by October 31st and developed a fiscally responsible operating budget for FY08. • Hired a Media Operations Coordinator and went live with our new Government Access Channel 18 that greatly expanded coverage of committee meetings. • Created a Temporary Project Manager/Clerk of the Works position to better manage large construction projects, maintain schedules and avoid cost overruns. • Completed emergency repairs and engaged an architectural firm to undertake a feasibility study of the existing Police Station to identify future needs and present possible options for consideration. • Completed a review of the existing fee schedules for all town departments, boards and committees. The office experienced a change in personnel during the year with the resignation of Nan Balmer as Office Manager and the addition of Liana Surdut, who previously worked in the Building Department, as our new Office Manager. As we move forward, Orleans will continue to focus on ensuring that the residents and visitors of Orleans receive prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable customer service while retaining cost efficiency as a priority. We will strive to continue maintaining the services that we presently provide, while considering new initiatives that will either answer a need or improve current practices. 15 The Selectmen and Town Administrator wish to thank the many citizens who have provided significant volunteer service to the Town. Without them, Orleans could not function as well as we do. And last, but certainly not least, the Board of Selectmen appreciates and thanks our dedicated employee's for their hard work and professionalism which makes Orleans such a special place to live and visit. Respectfully submitted, John P. Hinckley, Jr. Chairman John F. Kelly Board of Selectmen Town Administrator LICENSE AND PERMITS ISSUED BY BOARD OF SELECTMEN Calendar Year 2007 CATEGORY/TYPE ISSUED Liquor Licenses Lodging House 6 Annual Innholders Innholders 2 All Alcoholic 2 Entertainment Wine & Malt 0 Weekday 17 Annual Restaurants Non-Profit 1 All Alcoholic 15 Sunday 7 Wine & Malt 2 Temporary Weekday 0 Seasonal Restaurants Non-Profit 0 All Alcoholic 4 Coin Operated Devices Wine & Malt 1 Games/Amusements 27 Clubs Billiard Tables 3 All Alcoholic 1 Transient Vendors Wine & Malt 0 Non-Profit 1 Package Goods Stores Lodging House 7 All Alcoholic 4 Hawkers & Peddlers Wine & Malt 4 For Profit 1 One Day Wine & Malt Non-Profit 0 Non-Profit Organizations 1 Temporary 2 For Profit 1 Auto Dealers Class I 4 Other Licenses Class 11 6 Common Victualler General Licenses Annual 48 Christmas Tree Sales 1 Seasonal 15 Road Taking Applications 0 Non-Profit Organizations 8 Building Moving Permits 0 Temporary 2 Auctioneer Annual 0 Non-Resident/One Day 0 Municipal Street License 1 16 Christine H. Lorge,Treasurer/Collector Mary Sedgwick, Principal Account Clerk Thomas F. Harper,Asst. Treasurer/Collector Lynn Chambers, Principal Acct. Clerk TAX COLLECTIONS- FISCAL 2007 LEVY PAYMENTS REFUNDS ABATED NET RECEIPTS 2007 Real Estate $15,927,312.54 $1,968.86 $99,360.08 $15,825,983.60 2007 Community Preservation 491,607.67 13,133.87 2,802.64 475,671.16 2006 Real Estate 236,637.17 3,995.93 3,980.71 228,660.53 2006 Community Preservation 6,659.58 120.02 119.42 6,420.14 2005 Real Estate 27,034.33 0.00 0.00 27,034.33 2005 Land Bank 806.75 0.00 0.00 806.75 2004 &Prior Real Estate 10,769.44 0.00 0.00 10,769.44 2004 &Prior Land Bank 317.67 0.00 0.00 317.67 Deferred Real Estate 2,954.39 0.00 0.00 2,954.39 In Lieu of Taxes 4,698.22 0.00 0.00 4,698.22 Rollback Taxes 4,643.13 0.00 0.00 4,643.13 2007 Sewer Betterments 509.53 0.00 0.00 509.53 2007 WPAT Sewer Betterment 2,840.12 0.00 0.00 2,840.12 2007 Personal Property 121,376.59 236.68 1,086.92 120,052.99 2006 Personal Property 821.70 0.00 0.00 821.70 2005 &Prior Personal Property 204.64 0.00 0.00 204.64 2007 Motor Vehicle Excise 836,410.28 17,097.65 50,585.52 768,727.11 2006 Motor Vehicle Excise 241,662.61 30,096.52 43,345.93 168,220.16 2005 &Prior Motor Vehicle 9,089.77 1,011.82 763.79 7,314.16 Registry Flagging Fees 3,940.00 0.00 0.00 3,940.00 2007 Vessel Excise 26,155.64 105.50 0.00 26,050.14 2006 Vessel Excise 573.00 0.00 0.00 573.00 2005 &Prior Vessel Excise 185.00 0.00 53.00 132.00 Water Rates 1,401,733.38 777.57 115,713.13 1,285,242.68 Water Service 27,295.00 0.00 300.00 26,995.00 Water Usage 5,943.53 0.00 5,536.05 407.48 Water Installations 49,258.99 1,728.00 1,728.00 45,802.99 Water Installations Tax 326.40 0.00 0.00 326.40 Water Additional Billing 14,633.34 0.00 0.00 14,633.34 Water Additional Billing Tax 288.53 0.00 0.00 288.53 Interest. Charaes&Fees Delinquent Int (2007 &Prior) 64,737.58 0.00 0.00 64,737.58 Deferred R E Interest 737.32 0.00 0.00 737.32 Municipal Lien Certificates 11,250.00 0.00 0.00 11,250.00 Collector's Demand Fees 8,486.00 0.00 0.00 8,486.00 Deferred Charges &Fees 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00 Rollback Charges &Fees 75.00 0.00 0.00 75.00 Sewer Betterment Interest 2,311.55 0.00 0.00 2,311.55 Totals: $19,544,386.39 $70,272.42 $325,375.19 $19,148,738.78 CHRISTINE H. LORGE, TREASURER THOMAS F. HARPER,ASST. TREASURER TOWN TREASURER SALARIES CALENDAR 2007 Emplovees are listed under the primary departments for which thev worked. Regular pav is straight pav (including retro)for all departments. Overtime pav includes all OT(includina retro and snow)for all departments. "Other" pav includes longevity, career pav, private duty,specialist pav, bonuses,etc. TOWN EXECUTIVE Regular Pay OT Other Total JOHN F. KELLY 120,132.96 4,425.00 124,557.96 MARGARET ASTLES 36,972.75 2,334.38 39,307.13 NANETTE BALMER 28,712.81 28,712.81 RONALD COLLINS 23,100.00 23,100.00 PAMELA PATRICK 4,997.28 4,997.28 ANNE LEMAITRE 29,903.88 1,308.90 31,212.78 MYRA SUCHENICZ 64,571.76 64,571.76 316,459.72 CABLE TV COMMITTEE Regular Pay OT Other Total MATTHEW BARTON 33.25 33.25 JAMES TVRDIK 4,656.25 4,656.25 4,689.50 FINANCE/ACCOUNTANT Regular Pay OT Other Total DAVID A. WITHROW 112,219.19 3,000.00 115,219.19 GRETA L.AVERY 22,152.46 303.00 22,455.46 RECHELLA BUTILIER 51,940.22 1,718.00 53,658.22 191,332.87 M.I.S. Regular Pay OT Other Total SARAH FREEMAN 24,868.96 24,868.96 PETER VAN DYCK 72,155.49 600.00 72,755.49 97,624.45 ASSESSING Regular Pay OT Other Total KENNETH J. HULL 72,155.49 1,200.00 73,355.49 ANDREA CATALDO 29,492.80 29,492.80 ELEANOR MARINACCIO 5,080.13 5,080.13 MICAH ORR 41,590.80 500.00 42,090.80 150,019.22 TOWN TREAS/COLLECTOR Regular Pay OT Other Total CHRISTINE H. LORGE 72,155.49 975.00 73,130.49 LYNN CHAMBERS 3,541.23 3,541.23 SAMANTHA GREENBAUM 7,329.60 296.61 7,626.21 THOMAS F. HARPER 27,837.78 488.00 28,325.78 HARRY KAMMERER 7,559.73 7,559.73 ROYSTON LOCKYER 6,990.41 6,990.41 MARY MURPHY-SEDGWICK 39,456.33 2,751.28 1,128.00 43,335.61 170,509.46 TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE Regular Pay OT Other Total CYNTHIA MAY 53,506.49 2,050.00 55,556.49 KELLY DARLING 37,938.40 1,080.57 975.00 39,993.97 95,550.46 REGISTRAR& ELECTIONS Regular Pay OT Other Total PATRICIA BRADLEY 41.25 41.25 SANDRA CHERNICK 41.25 41.25 JIMMY DISHNER 119.63 119.63 GLORIA EDWARDS 56.26 56.26 PAUL EDWARDS 56.26 56.26 ERIC EHNSTROM 104.26 104.26 PATRICIA ESTABROOK 54.38 54.38 HENRY FALES 67.50 67.50 ELINOR FELT 99.39 99.39 ELIZABETH FLOYD 99.39 99.39 JUDITH GILCHRIST 99.39 99.39 JOAN GRANT 50.63 50.63 CAROLYN HIBBERT 50.63 50.63 MARY HIDDEN 101.25 101.25 ANNE HOWELL 54.38 54.38 JANE KLIMSHUK 101.26 101.26 GAIL MEYERS LAVIN 34.88 34.88 SANDRA LIGHT 50.63 50.63 NANCY MCMORROW 52.50 52.50 GLORIA MELLIN 39.38 39.38 BARBARA MILLER 45.00 45.00 HARRY MIRICK 99.39 99.39 BEVERLY MUTO 52.50 52.50 BARBARA O'CONNOR 121.38 121.38 JOAN REED 116.65 116.65 JEAN RUSH 145.65 145.65 JENNIFER SMITH 36.00 36.00 CATHERINE SOUTHWORTH 34.88 34.88 JOAN SPIEKER 108.76 108.76 MARY WALKER 320.32 320.32 VIRGINIA WILEY 108.76 108.76 2,563.79 CONSERVATION Regular Pay OT Other Total JENNIFER WOOD 61,077.90 700.00 61,777.90 LESLIE DERRICK 36,085.20 650.00 36,735.20 98,513.10 PLANNING Regular Pay OT Other Total GEORGE MESERVEY 81,073.94 700.00 81,773.94 JOHN JANNELL 58,360.12 58,360.12 KAREN SHARPLESS 37,938.40 750.00 38,688.40 178,822.46 APPEALS Regular Pay OT Other Total SANDRA STEWART 9,969.83 9,969.83 9,969.83 TREE WARDEN Regular Pay OT Other Total DANIEL CONNOLLY 51,940.22 356.85 650.00 52,947.07 52,947.07 TOWN OFFICE BUILDING Regular Pay OT Other Total SCOTT MICHALCZYK 34,070.95 34,070.95 JOHN TIGHE 883.35 883.35 34,954.30 POLICE DEPARTMENT Regular Pay OT Other Total JEFFREY ROY 91,611.44 23,539.39 115,150.83 DAVID BELCHER 36,085.20 5,187.62 1,100.00 42,372.82 DOUGLAS BOHANNON 392.00 392.00 DUANE C. BOUCHER 51,198.41 13,392.56 22,930.40 87,521.37 ERIN BRADY 8,998.40 8,998.40 ERNEST E. BUTILIER 19,741.05 332.09 5,516.47 25,589.61 BRIAN CARCHEDI 24,669.26 55.50 675.00 25,399.76 JOAN D. CHILSON 35,556.73 210.39 2,467.95 38,235.07 CHRISTOPHER COCHRAN 552.00 552.00 DOUGLAS R. DAVIS 8,981.00 8,981.00 SEAN DIAMOND 59,083.98 12,966.60 14,964.56 87,015.14 RICHARD DINN 51,559.63 22,807.33 30,392.00 104,758.96 ANDREW DION 5,280.00 675.00 484.00 6,439.00 DANIEL DOLAN 5,280.00 585.00 488.00 6,353.00 DANIEL ELLIOTT 24,914.35 166.52 2,115.00 27,195.87 ROSE MARIE FISK 406.00 406.00 DAVID FREINER 37,528.71 3,290.69 6,852.00 47,671.40 JAMES M. GAGE, JR. 58,641.85 15,909.47 6,628.55 81,179.87 DAVID R. HAGSTROM 14,846.78 6,000.00 1,963.33 22,810.11 JOANN HENDERSON 37,938.40 4,820.63 1,500.00 44,259.03 KEVIN L. HIGGINS 55,385.17 2,775.15 2,900.00 61,060.32 DANIEL UESPERANCE 72.00 72.00 KEVIN LAROCCO 636.00 636.00 MICHAEL LOTTI 50,891.00 6,797.80 16,539.90 74,228.70 SCOTT MACDONALD 81,057.31 785.85 8,380.62 90,223.78 ANTHONY MANFREDI 51,198.41 6,581.00 8,952.00 66,731.41 MELISSA MARSHALL 54,661.57 2,634.11 14,080.85 71,376.53 CHRISTOPHER MCCARTHY 5,280.00 585.00 980.00 6,845.00 ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN 47,247.68 9,306.47 21,083.75 77,637.90 KATHERINE NADOLSKI 5,448.00 765.00 1,776.00 7,989.00 WILLIAM NORTON 58,862.92 26,355.55 19,091.89 104,310.36 KERRY O'CONNELL 51,198.41 12,271.74 23,628.29 87,098.44 LLOYD OJA 49,555.35 3,844.69 6,596.00 59,996.04 BRENDAN PASCO 18,705.67 1,284.47 1,690.00 21,680.14 CHRISTOPHER PIERSON 1,224.00 1,224.00 ANNE M. REYNOLDS 37,938.40 3,364.68 1,171.00 42,474.08 BRIE REYNOLDS 2,928.00 2,928.00 ROBERT H. REYNOLDS 37,938.40 1,048.49 1,475.00 40,461.89 JAMES P. ROSATO 58,641.85 12,772.27 29,033.51 100,447.63 MARK SKLUT 1,020.00 1,020.00 TRAVIS TEBBETTS 47,084.30 2,782.11 19,062.84 68,929.25 JEREMIAH VALLI 636.00 636.00 MATTHEW P. WATTS 51,295.60 12,598.78 28,363.10 92,257.48 KEVIN H. WELLS 73,859.97 6,385.36 23,947.42 104,192.75 GLENN P.WILCOX 53,045.00 7,220.25 20,045.80 80,311.05 POLICE/FIRE BUILDING Regular Pay OT Other Total DUDLEY YOUNG 12,757.71 12,757.71 2,058,806.70 FIRE/RESCUE DEPT. Regular Pay OT Other Total STEVEN P. EDWARDS 99,781.64 4,600.00 104,381.64 DEBORAH ABBOTT 12,627.45 12,627.45 MATTHEW S.ANDRE 51,009.68 17,170.33 5,100.00 73,280.01 GREGORY BAKER 51,136.02 41,472.31 5,722.00 98,330.33 CHESTER G. BURGE II 51,336.90 28,865.03 6,000.00 86,201.93 GEORGE DEERING 49,724.74 22,404.77 6,350.00 78,479.51 KEVIN DELUDE 42,972.32 18,645.86 4,450.00 66,068.18 TIMOTHY DELUDE 2,496.90 2,496.90 RONALD H. DESCHAMPS 1,033.20 1,033.20 ROBERT E. FELT 55,694.14 11,835.17 8,900.00 76,429.31 MICHAEL A. GOULD 51,009.48 15,914.67 6,900.00 73,824.15 TIMOTHY GULA 45,323.82 18,523.56 6,300.00 70,147.38 RICHARD J. HARRIS 77,981.47 4,245.75 82,227.22 MAUREEN KAMMERER 17,523.77 17,523.77 G. LANG 38,977.30 14,304.97 5,720.00 59,002.27 MARK LANG 2,009.00 2,009.00 DANA MEDEIROS 49,995.62 30,850.29 5,050.00 85,895.91 LOWELL OUTSLAY 193.62 193.62 THOMAS PELLEGRINO 871.67 58.04 929.71 ANTHONY L. PIKE 57,020.92 38,105.12 9,200.00 104,326.04 LAWRENCE PIRES 39,087.24 18,669.15 1,695.00 59,451.39 WILLIAM P. QUINN, JR. 69,321.36 10,241.50 9,168.00 88,730.86 ANTHONY J. QUIRK 27,515.49 27,515.49 CLAYTON B. REYNARD 55,918.84 17,222.17 10,800.00 83,941.01 JAMES M. REYNOLDS 276.60 276.60 MINOT S. REYNOLDS 574.00 574.00 RONNIE REYNOLDS 290.43 290.43 TIMOTHY J. REYNOLDS 663.84 663.84 WILLIAM R. REYNOLDS 55,663.63 36,018.91 7,095.00 98,777.54 WAYNE ROBILLARD 47,376.48 12,325.34 5,900.00 65,601.82 BROOKS THAYER 1,248.45 1,248.45 STEVEN THOMAS 49,879.25 12,758.44 5,050.00 67,687.69 LESLIE VASCONCELLOS 53,259.68 16,488.47 3,633.33 73,381.48 PETER A.VOGT 55,663.63 7,949.36 9,850.00 73,462.99 1,737,011.12 BUILDING DEPARTMENT Regular Pay OT Other Total BRIAN HARRISON 65,964.35 700.00 66,664.35 ADA GEORGE 3,045.35 3,045.35 THOMAS EVERS 44,719.20 44,719.20 LIANA SURDUT 35,780.19 1,701.77 37,481.96 151,910.86 HARBORMASTER Regular Pay OT Other Total DAWSON FARBER 66,810.77 825.00 67,635.77 MATTHEW CADMAN 23,706.96 180.93 23,887.89 GARDNER JAMIESON 55,056.59 4,127.04 2,100.00 61,283.63 GREGORY NORMANDY 45,730.29 3,354.92 49,085.21 201,892.50 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Regular Pay OT Other Total MARK BUDNICK 72,518.40 72,518.40 ALAN C.ARTWICK 47,392.80 4,569.26 825.00 52,787.06 GLENN R. BOWEN 30,222.06 2,079.00 648.70 32,949.76 STEPHEN J. BURGESS 48,882.40 4,949.74 1,400.00 55,232.14 JOAN DILILLO 11,112.00 11,112.00 PATRICK ELLIOTT 4,383.99 4,383.99 THOMAS GENNARO 14,568.70 123.98 14,692.68 ROBERT GENNARO 39,466.00 11,435.00 500.00 51,401.00 KRIS HERMANSON 32,820.80 1,895.02 34,715.82 JOSEPH P. KOVAC 43,290.15 5,522.77 825.00 49,637.92 JEAN C. MORCEAU 40,140.43 1,582.68 41,723.11 MARK PIRRUCCIO 6,488.00 6,488.00 FRANK PORANSKI 42,038.00 9,925.85 1,500.00 53,463.85 481,105.73 DISPOSAL DEPARTMENT Regular Pay OT Other Total JOHN D. DUBLE 42,038.00 1,361.15 1,950.00 45,349.15 RICHARD MCKEAN 45,004.00 12,472.39 1,600.00 59,076.39 MATTHEW M. MUIR 48,882.40 7,000.84 1,800.00 57,683.24 162,108.78 WATER DEPARTMENT Regular Pay OT Other Total LOUIS BRIGANTI 78,094.30 78,094.30 WELLESLEY MARSH 34,583.50 34,583.50 TODD O. BUNZICK 48,882.40 6,746.58 3,345.00 58,973.98 JAMES A. DARLING 43,924.40 4,394.96 3,035.00 51,354.36 RODNEY E. FULCHER 43,924.40 5,710.97 1,800.00 51,435.37 DANIEL S. HAYES 43,924.40 3,705.64 2,070.00 49,700.04 RICHARD W. KNOWLES 45,154.00 2,158.17 4,165.00 51,477.17 JOHN MAYER 35,222.00 2,407.22 1,245.00 38,874.22 SUSAN F. NEESE-BROWN 42,834.00 1,200.00 44,034.00 458,526.94 HEALTH DEPARTMENT Regular Pay OT Other Total ROBERT J. CANNING 72,155.49 2,250.00 74,405.49 LYNDA BURWELL 5,117.05 5,117.05 BONNIE CAMPBELL 32,708.80 410.10 33,118.90 BARBARA ROMANO 33,332.00 599.73 33,931.73 ERIKA WOODS 41,045.60 201.05 41,246.65 187,819.82 COUNCIL ON AGING Regular Pay OT Other Total ELIZABETH J. SMITH 61,861.73 1,200.00 63,061.73 MANUEL ACUNA 10,772.56 10,772.56 SUSAN BEYLE 27,149.24 330.00 27,479.24 ROBERT BISHOP 7,510.51 7,510.51 SHARON CHATHAM 19,244.40 19,244.40 SHARON COLLINS 9,270.61 9,270.61 CAROL CONNOLLY 9,291.57 9,291.57 GERARD CSAPOSS 4,085.76 4,085.76 SUSAN CURCIO 24,462.72 300.00 24,762.72 DONNA FAIVRE 25,268.64 25,268.64 BRENDA FERNANDEZ 15,437.17 15,437.17 BUD HALE 5,650.21 5,650.21 WILLIAM HANNON 9,138.09 9,138.09 ELAINE HOUGH 1,673.73 1,673.73 JOSEPH JOHNSTON 2,344.68 2,344.68 MARY ELLEN LAVENBERG 17,779.20 17,779.20 JOSEPH MANSON 14,613.69 14,613.69 SANDRA MARAI 7,503.24 7,503.24 ANDREA MCGEE 13,772.68 268.22 14,040.90 JOSEPH O'NEIL 12,955.09 12,955.09 JOYCE O'NEIL 21,851.45 21,851.45 MARY SCHENKE 3,843.38 3,843.38 SUSAN WANGERMAN 24,717.20 24,717.20 SCOTT WOOD 8,039.20 8,039.20 360,334.97 SNOW LIBRARY Regular Pay OT Other Total MARY S. REULAND 66,810.77 825.00 67,635.77 CHERYL BERGERON 35,434.89 569.00 36,003.89 JANE BORRELLI 10,738.72 10,738.72 EMILY BRUEMMER 896.53 896.53 GENEVIEVE FULCHER 29,041.74 29,041.74 KERRY GONNELLA 5,195.85 5,195.85 LINDA W. GORDON 11,009.44 11,009.44 MELODY GULOW 3,199.01 3,199.01 HEATHER HENDERSHOT 14,150.22 14,150.22 SUSAN E. KELLEY 32,317.22 440.00 32,757.22 ROBERT LEITE 15,899.98 15,899.98 DOUGLAS NICHOLS 1,988.94 1,988.94 JENNIFER PITTA 5,835.09 5,835.09 TAVI M. PRUGNO 55,056.59 650.00 55,706.59 GUSTAVE REED 1,263.85 1,263.85 JAMES L. STANFIELD, JR. 1,180.71 1,180.71 E. STEELE-JEFFERS 17,878.32 17,878.32 JUDITH WILSON 21,814.58 21,814.58 332,196.45 RECREATION Regular Pay OT Other Total BRENDAN GUTTMAN 58,360.12 1,400.00 59,760.12 SARAH BABINEAU 1,128.15 1,128.15 PATRICK BARRY 559.17 559.17 CHRISTOPHER CHAPPLE 1,007.94 1,007.94 EDWARD ERNST 490.50 490.50 CAMERON GAINEY 1,265.49 1,265.49 KAYLA GAINEY 706.50 706.50 ANDREW GALLAGHER 1,275.30 1,275.30 PARIS GERANIOTIS 1,765.80 1,765.80 ARIEL GIEMZA 1,873.71 1,873.71 CHELSEY HIRST 1,324.35 1,324.35 TAYLOR HIRST 789.71 789.71 CONNOR HOUGHTON 1,540.18 1,540.18 SAMUEL LAUGHTON 1,157.58 1,157.58 WILLIAM LAUGHTON 1,128.15 1,128.15 CAITLIN LAWLESS 2,320.07 2,320.07 GEMMA LEGHORN 2,053.56 2,053.56 ROBERT OLLARI 1,167.39 1,167.39 ANNA OXBOROUGH-YANKUS 1,098.72 1,098.72 EDWARD PAVLU 2,175.66 2,175.66 KENNETH POST 1,285.11 1,285.11 KARA QUILLARD 1,461.69 1,461.69 RYAN QUILLARD 1,167.39 1,167.39 KENNETH RICHARDS 1,726.56 1,726.56 LAURA ROBINSON 1,118.34 1,118.34 JAMES ROSATO 2,903.79 2,903.79 BREMNER SMITH 1,252.86 1,252.86 VICTORIA SUNDBY 1,589.22 1,589.22 BRIAN TEASON 3,404.07 3,404.07 DENNY TEASON 2,692.72 2,692.72 ALISON TIMME 2,227.96 2,227.96 HOLLY TIMME 2,668.50 2,668.50 LIANNA WISSMANN 1,384.74 1,384.74 JENNIFER WITHROW 1,088.91 1,088.91 110,559.91 PARKS &BEACHES Regular Pay OT Other Total PAULO. FULCHER 76,484.69 3,600.00 80,084.69 LAWRENCE T. BARLOW 16,517.70 236.67 16,754.37 DAVID BURT 36,814.16 1,045.55 37,859.71 CHERYL J. ESTY 48,882.40 19,264.76 1,400.00 69,547.16 MATTHEW HIGGINS 30,582.34 224.47 612.05 31,418.86 JEREMY LOPARTO 21,240.16 695.79 21,935.95 CANDEE ROBERTS 7,725.44 971.61 8,697.05 NATHAN SEARS 22,011.92 517.54 22,529.46 SARAH SMITH 44,719.20 22,818.52 67,537.72 356,364.97 PARKS &BEACHES-SEAS. Regular Pay OT Other Total JOHN AUSTIN 17,492.44 247.84 17,740.28 CHRISTOPHER BARRY 5,674.82 233.07 5,907.89 JOHN BASILE 6,144.18 6,144.18 RYAN BATES 8,467.05 239.84 8,706.89 BRITTANY BOHANNON 6,655.59 6,655.59 CHARLES BOOTH 3,198.36 219.36 3,417.72 ABRAM BOYLE 1,451.54 239.84 1,691.38 CHARLES BUCKLEY 8,007.88 239.84 8,247.72 HANNAH CALIRI 4,380.07 4,380.07 RACHEL CALIRI 7,621.21 7,621.21 KARL CLARK 7,432.79 219.36 7,652.15 PATRICK CORRIGAN 5,601.54 210.46 5,812.00 JUSCELINO DA SILVA 7,397.60 185.88 7,583.48 NATHANIEL DODSON 2,414.92 2,414.92 EARL DUNHAM 4,402.53 227.36 4,629.89 RYAN EDWARDS 2,959.74 2,959.74 SCOTT EDWARDS 7,383.42 7,383.42 NICHOLAS FAIVRE 4,814.84 4,814.84 JOHN FREEMAN 4,256.06 227.36 4,483.42 AMY GAGE 4,300.50 177.28 4,477.78 JAMES GAGE 8,260.99 227.36 8,488.35 SARAH GAGE 5,538.80 5,538.80 IVANI GARCEZ 6,722.13 201.60 6,923.73 GILLIAN GIBREE 7,525.82 7,525.82 CAITLIN GILLEN 5,340.01 254.83 5,594.84 CUSHMAN GILLEN 5,256.39 5,256.39 GREGORY GOTTA 5,624.40 5,624.40 CURTIS GRILLI 6,553.45 233.07 6,786.52 ADAM GUTTMANN 5,521.58 5,521.58 ROSE HARRINGTON 7,785.18 7,785.18 RICHARD HIGGINS 6,924.90 219.36 7,144.26 ELIZABETH HOGAN 1,165.74 1,165.74 BRETT JOHNSON 7,435.13 7,435.13 GREGORY JOHNSON 7,407.37 263.33 7,670.70 PATRICIA JOHNSON 840.60 840.60 SARAH JOHNSON 6,636.20 6,636.20 SCOTT JOHNSON 4,695.23 185.88 4,881.11 HARRRISON KATZ 5,664.20 5,664.20 JAMES KAVANAUGH 4,183.25 4,183.25 ELLIOTT KRACH 7,722.14 7,722.14 JEFFREY KRAMER 5,928.61 254.83 6,183.44 NATHAN LAKE 5,861.19 219.36 6,080.55 LEONARD LANGLAIS 8,199.83 227.36 8,427.19 MICHAEL LARNER 5,734.45 5,734.45 ERIC LEVESQUE 543.66 543.66 BENJAMIN LYTTLE 4,599.95 198.08 4,798.03 ANTHONY MACDONALD 9,097.30 233.07 9,330.37 KATHLEEN F. MCCULLY 3,056.47 263.33 3,319.80 LEO MILLER 14,580.83 329.80 14,910.63 SARAH NEWCOMB 9,103.08 277.10 9,380.18 JEFFREY O'DONNELL 8,579.19 255.84 8,835.03 JOSHUA RICE 4,411.40 263.33 4,674.73 MATTHEW RICE 4,658.63 263.33 4,921.96 CRISTIN ROBERTS 2,918.67 254.83 3,173.50 KYLE SHAW 7,625.22 277.10 7,902.32 REED SHERILL 7,290.94 7,290.94 MAXWELL SLOAN 5,419.77 210.46 5,630.23 BRANDEN SMITH 4,801.68 4,801.68 HERSEY TAYLOR 3,392.46 227.36 3,619.82 NATHANIEL THOMAS 9,245.53 271.83 9,517.36 ROBERT TRUMBLE 3,168.05 227.36 3,395.41 DONALD WALSH 1,919.40 268.80 2,188.20 KAREN WOLFF 5,723.51 5,723.51 KELLY WOOD 13,249.76 254.83 13,504.59 395,001.09 WINDMILL Regular Pay OT Other Total JAMES BIRDSALL 790.19 78.40 868.59 NICK F. MUTO 1,564.42 103.04 1,667.46 SHERILL SMITH 696.56 88.64 785.20 3,321.25 ORLEANS ELEMENTARY Regular Pay OT Other Total GAIL BRIERE 47,577.47 700.00 48,277.47 DIANE CARREIRO 47,000.07 47,000.07 JONATHAN ALLARD 21,911.52 350.00 22,261.52 MARGARET ALLARD 14,772.21 1,153.40 15,925.61 MARGARET ARIEL 2,590.00 2,590.00 GLENN ASHLEY 11,679.22 186.20 570.22 12,435.64 PATRICIA ASHWELL 72,517.04 1,200.00 73,717.04 LESLIE BARTHOLOMEW 490.00 490.00 ANTHONY BARTOLINI 134.00 134.00 LEAH BELLIVEAU 12,333.98 12,333.98 KIMBERLY BRUEMMER 62,119.18 220.00 62,339.18 LESLIE BURR 62,393.50 900.00 63,293.50 ALICE CALLAHAN 70.00 70.00 DIANE CARLSON 72,517.04 6,107.20 78,624.24 MARIE CASEY 7,111.89 24.71 7,136.60 JANE COLE 204.00 204.00 LISA CONRAD 233.55 233.55 DOMENICO CONTI 32,389.37 1,403.89 33,793.26 AUDREY CROTEAU 70.00 70.00 SUZANNE DAIGLE 72,732.50 2,277.20 75,009.70 LAURIE DAVIS 1,021.38 57.77 1,079.15 LINDA DOANE 71,004.11 2,788.60 73,792.71 TAMMY DUBOIS 69,305.06 1,224.90 70,529.96 MICHELE ELDRIDGE 69,889.97 69,889.97 SARA FALINE 6,650.00 6,650.00 NAOMI FREETHY 22,767.21 300.00 23,067.21 ANNA FULCHER 268.00 268.00 MARY FYLER 12,452.93 19.03 800.00 13,271.96 MARGARET GILBERT 316.00 316.00 AMY GOLAND 1,095.50 1,095.50 PAUL GREGG 32,731.85 32,731.85 GINA HENSON 18,987.74 80.00 19,067.74 CHARLES HOLLANDER-ESSIG 41,583.00 5,036.50 46,619.50 BETTY HYDE-MCGU IRE 140.00 140.00 MARTHA JENKINS 69,000.32 69,000.32 ROSEMARY JOHNSON 26,090.12 370.00 26,460.12 LAWRENCE KANE 18,835.70 50.00 18,885.70 MARY SUE KEOHAN 72,732.50 1,634.90 74,367.40 PHILIP KEOHAN 72,732.50 72,732.50 MARTHA KITHCART 28,869.41 10.00 900.00 29,779.41 MICHELE KOCH 1,021.50 1,021.50 CYNTHIA LACH 71,444.12 5,962.30 77,406.42 SHEILA LANE 2,291.00 2,291.00 THERESA LANE 12,277.55 60.50 12,338.05 KATHLEEN LENNOX 62,393.50 62,393.50 CAROL LINDSAY 69,889.97 69,889.97 LORI MACLEOD-YOUNGMAN 31,180.69 31,180.69 BETTE MALATESTA 28,746.89 730.00 29,476.89 MONA MARCOULLIER-ANTON. 13,693.68 49.39 13,743.07 CAROL MARSH 280.00 280.00 LORI MCGRATH 124.56 37.06 161.62 NANCY MCINERNEY 44,320.49 44,320.49 PALOMA MCLARDY 16,079.49 16,079.49 KATHRYN MEYERS 43,675.45 5,299.89 48,975.34 DEBORAH MOCHAK 66,009.46 728.70 66,738.16 JESSICA MURRAY 46,431.26 46,431.26 MARYJO NABYWANIEC 70.00 70.00 LINDA NICKERSON 346.00 346.00 LAURA PAOLINO 1,540.00 1,540.00 DEBORAH PAVLOFSKY 28,954.07 10.00 1,140.78 30,104.85 SUSAN PECK 4,606.70 4,606.70 SUSAN PIRRUCCIO 3,850.00 3,850.00 SUSAN PORTER 4,912.37 370.00 5,282.37 MARY ELLEN REED 40,746.28 40,746.28 JANE ROBERTS 581.00 581.00 KAYLEEN ROSATO 7,064.41 612.00 7,676.41 PATRICIA RUSPANTINE 350.00 350.00 AMY SANDERS 67,235.54 900.00 68,135.54 JANET SCHALL 70.00 70.00 GAIL SMITH 543.00 60.00 603.00 DAWN STEBER 40,745.39 329.50 41,074.89 JUDITH SUCHECKI 69,889.97 1,055.00 70,944.97 ANN TEFFT 35,932.79 242.54 2,423.73 38,599.06 NANCY WALDRON 72,732.50 1,143.20 73,875.70 LAURA WEATHERUP 55,444.03 2,022.46 57,466.49 MICHELE WELLS 8,764.68 380.00 9,144.68 SANDRA WRIGHT 28,869.41 930.00 29,799.41 2,213,279.16 9,234,808.35 745,983.64 633,404.49 10,614,196.48 10,614,196.48 10,614,196.48 Munis 10,614,196,48 NAUSET SCHOOL DISTRICT SALARIES FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 Longevity, Grants CENTRAL OFFICE Regular &Other Total MICHAEL GRADONE, Superintendent 131,890 7,416 139,306 LINDA MEDEIROS, Asst. Superintendent 103,331 16,527 119,858 SUSAN HYLAND, Business Manager 97,261 3,500 100,761 ANN CARETTI, Director Student Services 97,261 900 98,161 MICHAEL MORAN, Food Services Director 42,508 300 42,808 Clerical LAURIE DAVIS, Sec. to Business Mgr. 44,573 1,500 46,073 ARLYNN DEVITO, Sec. to Student Services Dir. 41,906 0 41,906 JOYCE KANAVOS, Recept/Data Mgmnt/Accts Payable 30,096 0 30,096 WILHELMINA NEWMIER, Sec. to Superintendent 58,420 2,500 60,920 KATHLEEN SCHROCK, Adm. For Technology 83,691 900 84,591 MARY REISER, Sec. To Asst. Supt. 46,088 3,312 49,400 BARBARA YOUNG, Secretary 0 9,393 9,393 Finances/Personnel MARY ANN MAGUIRE, Food Services Bookkeeper 6,821 34,485 41,306 CHRISTINE EZERSKY, Payroll/Benefits Services 41,906 0 41,906 ANDREA POPOLI, Accounts Payable 41,906 2,500 44,406 MARCIA TEMPLETON, Personnel Coordinator 56,266 2,000 58,266 JAMES NOWACK, Accounting Manager 58,243 2,500 60,743 Longevity, Grants NAUSET HIGH SCHOOL Regular &Other Total THOMAS CONRAD, Principal 116,996 3,000 119,996 PAUL MARKOVICH, Assistant Principal 89,458 2,975 92,433 ED MACDONALD, Assistant Principal 84,361 0 84,361 LISA ABBOTT, School Psychologist 43,534 1,200 44,734 SUSAN O'NEILL, School Nurse 59,649 900 60,549 ROBERTA ENDICH, Librarian 57,123 0 57,123 KATHLEEN MCCULLY, Video Media Specialist 66,824 0 66,824 MICHELE PAVLU, Athletic Trainer 37,056 0 37,056 Clerical Staff AUTUMN COLLETTE-HORTON, Principal's Secretary 25,491 0 25,491 AMY MARTIN, Office/Data Mgmnt Secretary 32,409 750 33,159 LORA SHEPTYCK, A/Principal's Secretary 31,315 1,300 32,615 MARCIA SPAMPINATO, Assistant Principal's Secretary 12,081 0 12,081 KATHRYN MACDONALD, Guidance Secretary 40,307 0 40,307 DONNA GRZYWOC, Guidance Secretary 14,847 0 14,847 KATHARINE TUPPER, Special Education Secretary 26,163 0 26,163 Counselors RICHARD DURGIN 71,339 0 71,339 STEPHEN BOSKUS 67,145 0 67,145 KATIE CAMERON 43,616 2,900 46,516 BRIAN WHITE 56,379 0 56,379 DOROTHEA SMITH 58,634 0 58,634 MERIDITH WIRTZ 49,609 0 49,609 Therapists MAE TIMMONS, Speech 43,491 0 43,491 Teachers LORI ALBRIGHT 69,500 0 69,500 DONALD BAKKER 14,497 0 14,497 BONNIE BARTOLINI-TROTT 52,500 17,000 69,500 ALLISON BEAVAN 66,335 0 66,335 VALERIE BELL 62,569 900 63,469 KATSIARYNA BLASCIO 38,756 0 38,756 JUSTIN BOHANNON 46,064 0 46,064 MEREDITH BOHANNON 49,710 0 49,710 LISA BROWN 54,926 0 54,926 MARY BUTTS 72,485 0 72,485 DIANE CAMPBELL 71,204 1,500 72,704 ALAN CASTELLANO 72,485 0 72,485 ANDREW CLARK 61,785 0 61,785 DRYDEN CLARK, Permanent Substitute 16,080 0 16,080 VALERIE COHEN 69,500 0 69,500 RAYMOND CRAVEN 53,483 0 53,483 PAUL DAVIES 69,500 900 70,400 CHRISTINE DESIMONE 57,123 0 57,123 TRACY DESTEFANO 60,617 0 60,617 HONOR DIXON 72,485 1,200 73,685 DAVID DONOVAN 66,824 0 66,824 PAUL DUBOVIK 72,485 0 72,485 DAVID DYKEMAN 44,194 0 44,194 HENRY EVANS 56,704 0 56,704 THOMAS FARIS 66,335 0 66,335 ROGER FAUCHER 71,204 900 72,104 JULIE FITZPATRICK 61,462 0 61,462 ASHLEY FORD 14,040 33,111 47,151 PRISCILLA FROST 72,485 0 72,485 JOYCE FULLER 72,485 3,400 75,885 JULIE GAMMON 73,177 0 73,177 CHRISTINE GEUEKE 48,471 0 48,471 STEVEN GRUBIAK 71,204 0 71,204 BERJ HAGOPIAN 14,241 0 14,241 JUDITH HAMER 69,500 0 69,500 LISE HEMBROUGH 60,617 900 61,517 EZRA HENDRICKX 54,522 0 54,522 BRIAN HICKS 58,972 0 58,972 ANITA HIRSCH 61,961 0 61,961 KARL HOYT 66,824 0 66,824 LINDA JOHNSON 60,162 0 60,162 ROSS JOHNSTON 71,204 0 71,204 TIMOTHY JOYCE 69,500 900 70,400 ALISON KAAR 16,789 0 16,789 AMY KANDALL 66,335 0 66,335 DIANE SMITH KEON 60,865 0 60,865 HILARY KERSTEEN 45,340 0 45,340 SELENA KING 27,800 0 27,800 ROBERT LABRANCHE 56,704 0 56,704 KAREN LAGASSE 69,500 0 69,500 LINDA LANGLAIS 62,569 4,000 66,569 CLAIRE LANOIE 62,569 0 62,569 GEOFFREY LEARY 62,569 0 62,569 ELIZABETH LEBOW 59,408 0 59,408 PAUL LINDAHL 58,972 0 58,972 SANDRA LOCKE 71,204 0 71,204 SALLY LUM 44,194 0 44,194 DIANNE MASTERSON 69,500 900 70,400 MARK MATHISON 62,569 1,500 64,069 KENNETH MAYNARD 72,485 900 73,385 JANE MCGOWN 57,849 0 57,849 MICHELE MCMAHON 72,485 0 72,485 MAURA KERSE MCMILLIN 69,500 0 69,500 CHERYL METTERS 72,900 900 73,800 MICHAEL METZGER 40,563 0 40,563 ANGELA MOSESSO 72,486 900 73,386 MARY ELLEN MOUNTAIN 71,204 0 71,204 KAREN NOVACON 61,785 0 61,785 DAVID POTTS 62,569 0 62,569 JOANNE QUILL 62,569 0 62,569 JONATHAN RANDALL 72,485 1,200 73,685 ROBERT RICE 72,485 1,500 73,985 JON ROULEAU 69,500 0 69,500 LOU ROY 27,087 0 27,087 SHARON SCHACHTER 59,408 0 59,408 MOLLY SMITH 41,918 0 41,918 KEITH STANTON 71,204 0 71,204 HEATHER STEVENS 61,785 0 61,785 STEPHEN SWINIARSKI 61,462 0 61,462 KAREN TAYLOR 68,465 0 68,465 TEAL TOBLER 13,154 20,380 33,534 KATHLEEN TRINGALE 60,865 0 60,865 ELAINE VIENNEAU 46,705 0 46,705 ROBIN WALKER 78,693 1,200 79,893 PRISCILLA WARD 51,698 0 51,698 GREG WHITE 49,821 0 49,821 DAVID WOOD 71,204 900 72,104 PHILIP WRIGHT 66,335 0 66,335 JANE ZAWADZKAS 61,462 0 61,462 Educational Assistants BIRCHALL JODI 28,802 600 29,402 CAPORELLO JOY 24,183 350 24,533 CLOSE ANDREA 9,096 12,776 21,872 GROZIER CHRISTINE 27,172 350 27,522 KELLEY LESLIE 16,080 0 16,080 MARQUITJAYNE 21,602 850 22,452 NELSON ROGER 24,183 350 24,533 READ LYNN 24,183 350 24,533 ROY LOU 8,609 0 8,609 SCHWEBACH SUZANNE 25,634 350 25,984 SPENCER SUSAN 25,634 350 25,984 TOBLER TEAL 3,614 0 3,614 VALENZANO KRISTI 16,080 0 16,080 VANTASSEL KRISTIN 13,299 4,769 18,068 WALL LAUREN 27,172 350 27,522 Cafeteria Workers LORI MCKENZIE, Manager 23,041 550 23,591 LEONICE DEANDRADE 16,096 300 16,396 DONNA FIERO 14,680 300 14,980 NANCY ROUILLARD 9,342 300 9,642 PAUL STEVENS 3,882 0 3,882 Custodians SCOTT APPLETON 34,882 350 35,232 JOSH AVERY 31,533 0 31,533 ROBERT CLARK 35,901 3,700 39,601 JAMES GOODRICH 14,383 0 14,383 CORNELIUS O'CONNELL 35,611 400 36,011 TIMOTHY PILLSBURY 31,533 0 31,533 RICHARD BOLINDER, Groundsman 41,184 450 41,634 DENIS LANGLOIS, Maintenanceman 56,168 800 56,968 Longevity, Grants NAUSET MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular &Other Total GREGORY BECKER, Principal 101,785 2,000 103,785 JOE BORSARI, Dean of Students 8,985 0 8,985 MARCIA CAMERON, Asst Principal 88,436 1,350 89,786 SARAH KRUGER, Librarian 56,963 2,500 59,463 MARGARET BOSSI, Choral Director 7,390 0 7,390 Clerical Staff CAROL BADER, Special Education Secretary 31,315 1,000 32,315 JAN CARLSON, Office/Data Mgmt Secretary 14,432 0 14,432 MARGARET JACKMAN, Guidance Secretary 40,307 1,000 41,307 DONNA GRZYWOC, Asst. Principal's Sec. 12,923 0 12,923 EDITH TUXBURY, Principal's Secretary 41,906 0 41,906 NORMA JEAN ANDERSON, Substitute Caller 2,060 0 2,060 Psychologists, Nurses & Social Workers KATHLEEN GATTO, Psycologist 57,071 0 57,071 JUDITH GIBSON, Psychologist 6,201 22,281 28,482 LINDA NICKERSON, Nurse 19,125 0 19,125 JILL STEWART, Nurse 58,972 0 58,972 BARBARA DOMINIC, Social Worker 31,455 0 31,455 BONNIE JACKMAN, Social Worker 56,253 0 56,253 Therapists LORRAINE SMITH, Speech Therapist 69,500 900 70,400 Counselors ANTHONY CEDENO 58,834 0 58,834 SHELBY WOODMANSEE 46,204 0 46,204 Teachers NANCY BALDWIN 66,335 0 66,335 SHANNON BERTRAND 57,123 0 57,123 KATHLEEN BOLAND 69,697 0 69,697 CHRISTIE BOSKUS 0 0 0 BONNIE BRACKETT 71,204 0 71,204 LYNN CARVER 69,500 4,000 73,500 KIMBERLY CONNER 69,500 0 69,500 NANCY COUTURE 54,500 15,000 69,500 ELAINE DICKINSON 62,569 0 62,569 LISA FINOCCHI 47,151 0 47,151 RONALD GOGUEN 69,500 4,000 73,500 JENNIFER GULA 71,204 0 71,204 BERJ HAGOPIAN 56,963 0 56,963 MAJEN HAMMOND 69,500 0 69,500 KAREN HANSEN 72,485 0 72,485 LAWRENCE HANSEN 72,485 1,500 73,985 SARAH HARWOOD 44,194 0 44,194 BONILYN HELEEN 72,485 3,400 75,885 DEBRA KEAVY 33,994 0 33,994 INGRID KENDREW 50,516 0 50,516 DIANNE KENNEY 0 2,500 2,500 AGNES KNOWLES 62,569 2,500 65,069 JOHN KRENIK 72,485 0 72,485 ELOISE LEVY 69,500 0 69,500 KATE MALLOY 46,606 0 46,606 ANN MCCONCHIE 69,500 0 69,500 TAMMY MCMASTER 47,797 0 47,797 MARY MINISTERI 71,204 1,200 72,404 MICHAEL MOORE 72,485 0 72,485 TIMOTHY MURPHY 35,833 0 35,833 ANNE NEEDEL 60,865 0 60,865 JOHN NOONAN 53,483 0 53,483 VIRGINIA OGDEN 59,663 0 59,663 DAWN O'NEIL 66,824 0 66,824 ANN PAULUS 39,374 0 39,374 EDWARD PAVLU 57,123 0 57,123 RICHARD PETERSON 40,306 0 40,306 ELOISE PONTBRIAND 59,408 0 59,408 MARK PRALL 20,400 0 20,400 KAREN REDDISH 60,865 0 60,865 ABIGAIL REID 69,500 1,500 71,000 JENNIFER REYNOLDS 49,710 SHARON RICHARDS 23,254 CRISTIN ROBERTS 48,575 0 48,575 WILLIAM SCHMIDT 45,961 0 45,961 DAWN SCHNITZER 36,669 0 36,669 MARIELLEN SEARS 69,500 1,200 70,700 WILLIAM SHEEHAN 44,500 25,000 69,500 AUDREY SMITH 22,981 0 22,981 GEORGIA SMITH-FAY 42,492 0 42,492 KATIE SOUSA 53,413 5,995 59,408 MARY STACK 61,785 0 61,785 BRENDA VECCHIONE 71,204 0 71,204 KERRI VINING 55,622 0 55,622 PATRICIA WARREN 47,797 0 47,797 Educational Asistants JOHN AHOKAS 17,047 0 17,047 GORDON ALLEN 17,047 0 17,047 GAIL BLAIR 28,802 600 29,402 DANIELLE BRAULT 16,080 0 16,080 JEANNE CAROSELLA 15,773 11,749 27,522 KAREN CURTIS 25,634 350 25,984 KATHLEEN DICENSO 18,068 0 18,068 TANYA EVERY 16,080 0 16,080 STEPHANIE FIELDS 18,068 0 18,068 EMILY FORD 2,868 0 2,868 LAURIE GENGARELLY 28,802 600 29,402 CAROL MAGHER 12,624 0 12,624 KATHLEEN MORASH 21,522 350 21,872 CATHERINE MORRIS 27,172 350 27,522 VIVIAN PERRY 17,047 0 17,047 RICHARD POLICE 9,648 250 9,898 SHARON RICHARDS 9,673 350 10,023 DONNA SEARS 21,522 350 21,872 KAREN STARUK 28,802 600 29,402 SUSAN STEWART 27,172 600 27,772 NANCY SVEDEN 19,154 0 19,154 LARRY SZCZEPANEK 17,047 0 17,047 MEGAN THACKERAY 24,183 350 24,533 KERRY WILEY 28,802 850 29,652 Cafeteria Workers STEPHEN NIDWESKI , Manager 26,189 300 26,489 LAUREN COURTNEY 5,381 0 5,381 JUDITH DAY 13,560 300 13,860 VICTORIA REIS 16,359 550 16,909 JUDITH SOUZA 16,359 550 16,909 Custodians &Maintenance PAUL RICHARD, Head Custodian 49,295 300 49,595 CLIFF AMBROSE 4,509 0 4,509 NANCY BOUYEA 28,408 3,000 CRAIG DUNBAR 30,576 0 30,576 SUSAN MENDOZA 40,144 450 40,594 PHILLIP PAGE 40,399 450 40,849 MATT SILVA 6,807 0 6,807 RICHARD WHITE 40,144 550 40,694 JAMES KELLY, Maintenance 2,258 0 2,258 JOSEPH LOISELLE, Groundsman 5,777 0 5,777 Longevity, Grants NAUSET REGION Regular &Other Total ESTHER FITZGERALD, Adult Education Director 24,000 9,160 33,160 CAREY RAIMO, Occupational Therapist 45,961 0 45,961 DARIA RICE, Occupational Therapist 49,039 0 49,039 JULIE EDWARDS, Physical Therapist 26,199 0 26,199 MARGE ROTTI, Sec. To Adult Education 7,022 0 7,022 WILHELMINA NEWMIER, Sec. to School Committee 955 0 955 EDITH TUXBURY, Sec. to School Council 561 0 561 BARBARA DOMINIC, Social Woker 0 20,970 20,970 KELMA DEVER, Asst to D/SNs 27,175 0 27,175 WILLIAM DUGAN, Treasurer 5,655 0 5,655 Longevity, Grants NAUSET PRESCHOOL Regular &Other Total MARTHA MACK, Administrator 36,236 0 36,236 CLAIRE WATTS, Preschool Secy 11,994 0 11,994 Teachers KATE BERG 54,926 0 54,926 CYNTHIA FOX 69,500 900 70,400 NANCY O'CONNELL 69,500 0 69,500 JUSTINE RYAN 44,194 0 44,194 Educational Assistants ELIZABETH BIANCHI 19,346 350 19,696 LINDA BLISS 16,242 0 16,242 RONNIE BROCKLEBANK 19,346 350 19,696 MICHAELA DOHERTY 5,459 0 5,459 KATIE MARGOTTA 20,507 350 20,857 DAWN MONTANO 13,638 0 13,638 AMY PEARSON 13,638 0 13,638 EILEEN RYAN 19,346 350 19,696 ANN SANDSTROM 23,042 850 23,892 LAUREN WALL 15,531 250 15,781 Therapists LAURIE DANIELS, Speech 49,428 0 49,428 PAUL LEMP, Speech 10,563 0 10,563 Balance: July 01.2006 to June 30.2007 TRUST FUNDS Activitv: July 01.2006 to June 30.2007 Name Total Funds Unexpendable Expendable Deposits Withdrawals Interest Expendable Unexpendable Balance as of 07-01-06 Amount as of 07-01-06 as of 06-30-07 Amount as of 06-30-07 LIBRARY FUNDS 601 Alice Rollins Memorial 6,955.02 0.00 6,955.02 318.98 354.91 6,990.95 0.00 6,990.95 602 Snow Library Trust 11,078.94 9,200.00 1,878.94 405.27 570.36 2,044.03 9,200.00 11,244.03 603 Richard S. Philbrick 10,217.29 0.00 10,217.29 350.77 518.62 10,385.14 0.00 10,385.14 604 Ada G.Meehan 8,684.46 0.00 8,684.46 350.14 447.39 8,781.71 0.00 8,781.71 605 Elizabeth Twiss Blake 10,959.47 5,000.00 5,959.47 577.50 6,536.97 5,000.00 11,536.97 606 Nancy Whitbread 8,527.83 3,700.00 4,827.83 449.82 5,277.65 3,700.00 8,977.65 607 C.Francis Ronne 24,551.03 5,000.00 19,551.03 1,522.95 1,259.26 19,287.34 5,000.00 24,287.34 608 Florence H.Smith 29,363.19 0.00 29,363.19 3,279.46 3,009.49 1,519.90 31,153.06 0.00 31,153.06 609 H.B.&D.N.Seikel 52,344.58 25,000.00 27,344.58 3,445.61 2,692.14 26,591.11 25,000.00 51,591.11 610 Margaret J.Pershing 1,183.22 500.00 683.22 61.88 745.10 500.00 1,245.10 611 Aldona P.Russell 63,417.65 0.00 63,417.65 3,507.81 3,304.97 63,214.81 0.00 63,214.81 612 Hiram Myers 80,431.28 0.00 80,431.28 485.00 4,220.85 84,167.13 0.00 84,167.13 613 Wellington Cummings 7,990.50 0.00 7,990.50 302.34 409.11 8,097.27 0.00 8,097.27 614 Sumner E. Robinson 5,850.92 0.00 5,850.92 308.25 6,159.17 0.00 6,159.17 615 Geoffrey H. North 32,972.40 0.00 32,972.40 2,501.37 1,662.49 32,133.52 0.00 32,133.52 TOTAL LIBRARY 354,527.78 48,400.00 306,127.78 3,279.46 16,199.73 18,357.45 311,564.96 48,400.00 359,964.96 ANSLOW TRUST 301 Council on Aging 178.25 0.00 178.25 1,040.38 319.38 48.63 947.88 0.00 947.88 302 Snow Library 8,538.23 0.00 8,538.23 1,040.37 487.91 10,066.51 0.00 10,066.51 303 Rescue Fund 640.20 0.00 640.20 1,040.38 78.84 1,759.42 0.00 1,759.42 TOTAL ANSLOW 9,356.68 0.00 9,356.68 3,121.13 319.38 615.38 12,773.81 0.00 12,773.81 CEMETERY FUNDS 201 Cemetery Perp.Care 3,783.26 3,600.00 183.26 115.78 194.57 262.05 3,600.00 3,862.05 202 Albert P.Smith 11,685.84 2,000.00 9,685.84 616.26 10,302.10 2,000.00 12,302.10 TOTAL CEMETERY 15,469.10 5,600.00 9,869.10 0.00 115.78 810.83 10,564.15 5,600.00 16,164.15 Balance: July 01.2006 to June 30.2007 TRUST FUNDS Activitv: July 01.2006 to June 30.2007 Name Total Funds Unexpendable Expendable Deposits Withdrawals Interest Expendable Unexpendable Balance as of 07-01-06 Amount as of 07-01-06 as of 06-30-07 Amount as of 06-30-07 SCHOLARSHIP FUND 501 Sarah Brown 133,415.55 103,000.00 30,415.55 1,500.00 6,998.07 35,913.62 103,000.00 138,913.62 502 Seikel Scholarship 288,831.16 175,640.34 113,190.82 4,500.00 15,182.74 123,873.56 175,640.34 299,513.90 TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP 422,246.71 278,640.34 143,606.37 0.00 6,000.00 22,180.81 159,787.18 278,640.34 438,427.52 INDIGENT FUNDS 403 Clement Gould&Wife 6,328.30 5,000.00 1,328.30 333.56 1,661.86 5,000.00 6,661.86 404 May Celia Crosby 29,476.46 5,000.00 24,476.46 2,099.00 1,502.42 23,879.88 5,000.00 28,879.88 406 Clayton Mayo 117,474.09 25,800.00 91,674.09 6,203.07 97,877.16 25,800.00 123,677.16 TOTAL INDIGENT 153,278.85 35,800.00 117,478.85 0.00 2,099.00 8,039.05 123,418.90 35,800.00 159,218.90 TOWN TRUST FUNDS 101 Municipal Insurance 475,995.33 0.00 475,995.33 64,816.00 22,071.77 433,251.10 0.00 433,251.10 102 Affordable Housing 32,728.86 0.00 32,728.86 1,695.16 34,424.02 0.00 34,424.02 103 Conservation 67,554.72 0.00 67,554.72 2,995.00 3,443.03 68,002.75 0.00 68,002.75 104 Stabilization 28,954.59 0.00 28,954.59 1,529.83 30,484.42 0.00 30,484.42 405 Street Light 14,670.41 2,517.61 12,152.80 774.37 12,927.17 2,517.61 15,444.78 TOTAL TOWN TRUST 619,903.91 2,517.61 617,386.30 0.00 67,811.00 29,514.16 579,089.46 2,517.61 581,607.07 CULTURAL COUNCIL 402 Margaret Fernald Dole 14,773.30 13,600.00 1,173.30 780.94 1,954.24 13,600.00 15,554.24 TOTAL CULTURAL CN 14,773.30 13,600.00 1,173.30 0.00 0.00 780.94 1,954.24 13,600.00 15,554.24 Balance: July 01.2006 to June 30.2007 TRUST FUNDS Activitv: July 01.2006 to June 30.2007 Name Total Funds Unexpendable Expendable Deposits Withdrawals Interest Expendable Unexpendable Balance as of 07-01-06 Amount as of 07-01-06 as of 06-30-07 Amount as of 06-30-07 MARINE QUALITY 407 Linnell E.Studley 19,069.71 7,000.00 12,069.71 1,001.62 13,071.33 7,000.00 20,071.33 TOTAL MARINE QLTY 19,069.71 7,000.00 12,069.71 0.00 0.00 1,001.62 13,071.33 7,000.00 20,071.33 MISCELLANEOUS 401 Virginia McGrath 2,973.17 0.00 2,973.17 153.99 3,127.16 0.00 3,127.16 408 Anslow Trust Interest 46,864.03 45,000.00 1,864.03 1,864.03 2,397.62 2,397.62 45,000.00 47,397.62 409 Grace Anslow 31,565.10 30,308.00 1,257.10 1,257.10 1,614.83 1,614.83 30,308.00 31,922.83 410 Geoffrey H. North/COA 35,657.45 0.00 35,657.45 1,846.85 37,504.30 0.00 37,504.30 411 Travis Smith/COA 197,682.08 0.00 197,682.08 10,474.62 208,156.70 0.00 208,156.70 412 Law Enforcement Trust 1,378.11 0.00 1,378.11 71.36 1,449.47 0.00 1,449.47 TOTAL MISC. 316,119.94 75,308.00 240,811.94 0.00 3,121.13 16,559.27 254,250.08 75,308.00 329,558.08 GRAND TOTALS - ALL TRUSTS 1,924,745.98 466,865.95 1,457,880.03 6,400.59 95,666.02 97,859.51 1,466,474.11 466,865.95 1,933,340.06 DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE I hereby submit my annual report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 in compliance with Chapter 41, Section 61 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I would like to take this opportunity to also express my appreciation to all for the help and cooperation received during the past year. Special thanks to Rechella Butilier and Greta Avery, Finance Department personnel, the personnel of the Collector/Treasurer's Office and the Assessor's Office without whose help and perseverance the past year's accomplishments would never have been possible. Included in this report are the following- 1) Schedule of Receipts/Expenditures (Cash Basis-Schedule A) 2) Town Meeting Appropriation Activity Report (Cash Basis) 3) Selected General Purpose Financial Statements INDEPENDENT AUDIT In accordance with the provisions of section 8-8 of the Orleans Charter, the Board of Selectmen retained Mr. Timothy M, Craven, C.P.A. to perform an independent audit of the financial activity of the Town for Fiscal Year 2007. The audit is being conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Upon completion, a complete copy of the General Purpose Financial Statements including all notes and additional information will be available for review at the Town Clerk's Office at the Orleans Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, David A. Withrow, Director of Municipal Finance 38 TOWN OF ORLEANS, MASSACHUSETTS SCHEDULE OF RECEIPTS/EXPENDITURES As reported on Schedule A, for the Fiscal Year ended June 30,2007 GENERALFUND Revenue and Other Financial Sources General Fund Expenditures and Other Tax Collections Financing Uses 4110 Personal Property Taxes 122,166.00 Expenditures 4120 Real Estate Taxes 16,256,565.00 General Government 4150 Excise Taxes 1,003,956.00 Administrator 471,521.00 4179 Penalties&Interest 66,117.00 Accountant/Auditor 207,163.00 4180 In Lieu of Taxes 4,698.00 Treasurer 101,933.00 4191 Other Taxes/Hotel/Motel 201,591.00 Collector 101,933.00 4199 Other Taxes 43,288.00 Public Bldg/Properties 109,857.00 Total Taxes 17,698,381.00 Assessors 220,237.00 Operations Support 331,547.00 Charges For Services License and Registration 107,502.00 4244 Parks&Recreation Charges 964,196.00 Land Use 319,402.00 4247 Trash Collection Charges 351,642.00 Conservation Commission 103,696.00 4370 Other Departmental Revenue 380,638.00 Other 11,558.00 Total Charges For Service 1,696,476.00 Public Safety Police 2,202,612.00 Licenses, Permits and Fees Fire 2,006,743.00 4400 Licenses and Permits 487,109.00 Inspection 210,065.00 Total License&Permits 487,109.00 Other 332,313.00 Education Revenues From State Education 7,101,902.00 4600 Revenue From State 813,345.00 Public Works Total State Revenue 813,345.00 Highway/Streets Snow&Ice 644,574.00 Waste Collection&Disposal 501,689.00 4695 Court Fines/Settlements 3,609.00 Street Lighting 25,816.00 Total Revenues-Other Gov'ts. 3,609.00 Health Services 232,182.00 Veterans'Services 37,797.00 Miscellaneous Revenue Other 485,092.00 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 213,625.00 Culture and Recreation 4820 Earnings on Investments 445,923.00 Library 450,108.00 Total Misc.Revenues 659,548.00 Recreation 125,084.00 Parks 1,005,776.00 Interfund Operating Transfers Historical Commission 1,591.00 4972 Transfers from Special Revenue Fund 1,359,095.00 Celebrations 7,094.00 4977 Transfers from Agency Funds 14,816.00 Total Interfund Oper.Transfers 1,373,911.00 Debt Service Retirement of Debt Principal 1,152,408.00 Interest on Long Term Debt 652,919.00 Unclassified Workers'Compensation 75,360.00 Unemployment 11,124.00 Health Insurance 1,350,148.00 Other Employee Benefits 93,965.00 Other Insurance 227,557.00 Intergovermental Assessments 411,117.00 Retirement 894,636.00 Transfers to Other Funds 235,803.00 Grand Total General Fund Revenues Other Financing Sources and Interfund Grand Total General Fund Expenditures Operating Transfers 22,732,379.00 and Other Financing Uses 22,561,824.00 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS Revenue and Other Financing Sources Expenditures and Other Financing Uses State Grants State Grants 4600 State Revenue 314,299.00 5700 Expenditures 298,717.00 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 36,794.00 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 123.00 Receipts Reserved For Appropriation Receipts Reserved for Appropriation 4200 Charges for Services 548,958.00 5700 Expenditures 76.00 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 151,209.00 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 503,477.00 Revolving Funds Revolving Funds 4600 State Revenue 92,579.00 5700 Expenditures 106,263.00 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 145,947.00 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 147,854.00 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 72.00 Other Special Revenue Other Special Revenue 4500 Federal Revenue 12,247.00 5100 Salary and Wages 475,966.00 4600 State Revenue 1,021,751.00 5700 Expenditures 384,843.00 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 2,101,035.00 5800 Capital Outlay 266,592.00 4970 Transfers from Other Funds 84,398.00 5800 Debt Service 704,724.00 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 707,763.00 Total Revenue and Total Expenditures and Other Financing Sources 4,509,412.00 Other Financing Uses 3,596,275.00 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Revenue and Other Financing Sources Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Water Water 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 5800 Capital Outlay 54,414.00 Total Revenue and Total Expenditures and Other Financing Sources 0.00 Other Financing Uses 54,414.00 Revenue and Other Financing Sources Expenditures and Other Financing Uses OES Construction OES Construction 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 102,408.00 5800 Capital Outlay Total Revenue and Total Expenditures and Other Financing Sources 102,408.00 Other Financing Uses 0.00 Revenue and Other Financing Sources Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Municipal Buildings Municipal Buildings 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue -317.00 5800 Capital Outlay 4,679,852.00 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 6,914,000.00 Total Revenue and Total Expenditures and Other Financing Sources 6,914,000.00 Other Financing Uses 4,679,852.00 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND CONT. Revenue and Other Financing Sources Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Capping Landfill Capping Landfill 4910 Bond Proceeds 5800 Capital Outlay 40,308.00 Total Revenue and Total Expenditures and Other Financing Sources 0.00 Other Financing Uses 40,308.00 Revenue and Other Financing Sources Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Other Other 4910 Bond Proceeds 5800 Capital Outlay 601,651.00 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 5900 Debt Service Total Revenue and Total Expenditures and Other Financing Sources 0.00 Other Financing Uses 601,651.00 TRUST FUNDS Revenue and Other Financing Sources Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Non-Expendable Trusts Non-Expendable Trusts 4820 Earnings on Investments 50,431.00 5700 Expenditures 16,778.00 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 3,121.00 Expendable Trusts Expendable Trusts 4820 Earnings on Investments 60,393.00 5700 Expenditures 10,834.00 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 3,121.00 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 14,816.00 Total Revenue and Total Expenditures and Other Financing Sources 113,945.00 Other Financing Uses 45,549.00 APPROPRIATION ACTIVITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,2007 ORIGINAL REVISED BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDED JUNE 30.2007 CARRIED FWD CLOSED GENERAL FUND GENERAL GOVERNMENT SELECTMEN/TOWN ADMIN. SALARIES 286,160.00 306,654.00 304,919.62 1,734.38 0.00 1,734.38 EXPENSES 29,670.00 29,670.00 27,369.05 2,300.95 0.00 2,300.95 ENGINEERING 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 LEGAL 85,000.00 92,177.00 98,891.02 -6,714.02 0.00 -6,714.02 HISTORIACAL MARKERS 0.00 2,373.00 0.00 2,373.00 2,373.00 0.00 ADA IMPROVEMENTS 0.00 4,326.47 0.00 4,326.47 4,326.47 0.00 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 0.00 6,044.56 0.00 6,044.56 6,044.56 0.00 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FY 06 0.00 9,880.02 8,208.73 1,671.29 1,671.29 0.00 ELECTED OFFICIALS FY 07 5,350.00 5,350.00 5,350.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CHAMBER FUNDING FY 07 24,750.00 24,750.00 6,791.86 17,958.14 17,958.14 0.00 PROF&TECH SERV LAND BK 0.00 1,178.09 0.00 1,178.09 1,178.09 0.00 WIND POWER GENERATOR 0.00 20,283.82 0.00 20,283.82 20,283.82 0.00 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 0.00 5,151.00 0.00 5,151.00 5,151.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 435,930.00 512,837.96 451,530.28 61,307.68 58,986.37 2,321.31 TELEPHONE/COMM.SYSTEM EXPENSES 27,390.00 28,140.00 25,257.42 2,882.58 0.00 2,882.58 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 27,390.00 28,140.00 25,257.42 2,882.58 0.00 2,882.58 CABLE TV SALARIES 38,400.00 38,400.00 11,047.21 27,352.79 0.00 27,352.79 EXPENSES 5,000.00 5,000.00 4,308.02 691.98 0.00 691.98 CAPITAL OUTLAY 17,500.00 17,500.00 11,313.47 6,186.53 6,186.53 0.00 CABLE TV CHANNEL 0.00 25,000.00 23,534.19 1,465.81 1,465.81 0.00 CABLE EQUIP 0.00 75,000.00 68,313.81 6,686.19 6,686.19 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 60,900.00 160,900.00 118,516.70 42,383.30 14,338.53 28,044.77 FINANCE COMMITTEE EXPENSES 950.00 950.00 327.20 622.80 0.00 622.80 RESERVE FUND 85,000.00 35,076.37 0.00 35,076.37 0.00 35,076.37 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 85,950.00 36,026.37 327.20 35,699.17 0.00 35,699.17 FINANCE/TOWN ACCOUNTANT SALARIES 183,120.00 187,584.00 187,466.64 117.36 0.00 117.36 EXPENSES 3,360.00 3,360.00 3,591.25 -231.25 0.00 -231.25 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 17,500.00 17,500.00 16,105.21 1,394.79 0.00 1,394.79 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 203,980.00 208,444.00 207,163.10 1,280.90 0.00 1,280.90 ASSESSING SALARIES 140,087.00 143,980.00 143,535.89 444.11 0.00 444.11 EXPENSES 63,419.00 82,169.00 76,700.83 5,468.17 4,950.00 518.17 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 203,506.00 226,149.00 220,236.72 5,912.28 4,950.00 962.28 TREASURER/COLLECTOR SALARIES 175,556.00 180,373.00 171,034.46 9,338.54 0.00 9,338.54 EXPENSES 31,805.00 33,605.00 32,832.28 772.72 0.00 772.72 TAX TAKINGS 4,900.00 4,900.00 0.00 4,900.00 0.00 4,900.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 212,261.00 218,878.00 203,866.74 15,011.26 0.00 15,011.26 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM SALARIES 68,794.00 68,794.00 68,793.44 0.56 0.00 0.56 EXPENSES 62,197.00 62,938.94 60,551.62 2,387.32 694.99 1,692.33 CAPITAL OUTLAY 36,000.00 61,235.24 58,429.74 2,805.50 2,805.50 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 166,991.00 192,968.18 187,774.80 5,193.38 3,500.49 1,692.89 ORIGINAL REVISED BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDED JUNE 30.2007 CARRIED FWD CLOSED TOWN CLERK SALARIES 95,400.00 97,757.00 93,956.56 3,800.44 0.00 3,800.44 EXPENSES 13,750.00 13,750.00 13,544.95 205.05 0.00 205.05 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 109,150.00 111,507.00 107,501.51 4,005.49 0.00 4,005.49 CONSERVATION SALARIES 91,549.00 93,567.00 93,565.93 1.07 0.00 1.07 EXPENSES 7,150.00 7,150.00 5,369.42 1,780.58 0.00 1,780.58 SEA CALL LEAD PAINT 0.00 6,277.47 4,760.17 1,517.30 1,517.30 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 98,699.00 106,994.47 103,695.52 3,298.95 1,517.30 1,781.65 WATER QUALITY MARINE WATER QUALITY 0.00 4,225.02 1,578.14 2,646.88 2,646.88 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 0.00 4,225.02 1,578.14 2,646.88 2,646.88 0.00 PLANNING SALARIES 168,481.00 170,624.00 170,622.72 1.28 0.00 1.28 EXPENSES 5,870.00 5,870.00 5,723.85 146.15 0.00 146.15 TOWN WASTE WATER MAN 0.00 2,870.00 2,870.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOWN WASTE WATER MAN 0.00 1,729.55 0.00 1,729.55 1,729.55 0.00 TOWN WASTE WATER MAN 0.00 16,535.00 16,535.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOWN WASTE WATER MAN 0.00 112,393.99 112,393.99 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOWN WASTE WATER MAN 125,000.00 125,000.00 1,706.54 123,293.46 123,293.46 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 299,351.00 435,022.54 309,852.10 125,170.44 125,023.01 147.43 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS SALARIES 6,800.00 7,004.00 5,668.74 1,335.26 0.00 1,335.26 EXPENSES 2,600.00 2,600.00 2,304.28 295.72 0.00 295.72 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 9,400.00 9,604.00 7,973.02 1,630.98 0.00 1,630.98 TOWN OFFICE BUILDING SALARIES 33,846.00 36,154.00 35,171.39 982.61 0.00 982.61 EXPENSES 49,531.00 51,222.75 51,222.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY 0.00 85,617.50 0.00 85,617.50 85,617.50 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 83,377.00 172,994.25 86,394.14 86,600.11 85,617.50 982.61 TN. REPORTS/TN. MEETING EXPENSES 11,820.00 11,820.00 11,230.65 589.35 0.00 589.35 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 11,820.00 11,820.00 11,230.65 589.35 0.00 589.35 COMMUNITY CENTER EXPENSES 19,980.00 24,380.00 23,462.21 917.79 0.00 917.79 CAPITAL OUTLAY 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 19,980.00 26,380.00 23,462.21 2,917.79 2,000.00 917.79 GENERAL GOVT TOTAL 2,028,685.00 2,462,890.79 2,066,360.25 396,530.54 298,580.08 97,950.46 PROTECT PERSONS&PROPERTY POLICE/COMMUNICATIONS SALARIES 1,695,566.00 1,856,705.00 1,847,059.55 9,645.45 0.00 9,645.45 EXPENSES 148,550.00 148,550.00 146,497.97 2,052.03 1,875.00 177.03 CAPITAL OUTLAY 29,000.00 29,000.00 28,968.00 32.00 0.00 32.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 1,873,116.00 2,034,255.00 2,022,525.52 11,729.48 1,875.00 9,854.48 POLICE BUILDING SALARIES 15,098.00 15,765.00 11,820.10 3,944.90 0.00 3,944.90 EXPENSES 41,876.00 43,400.18 40,622.48 2,777.70 0.00 2,777.70 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 56,974.00 59,165.18 52,442.58 6,722.60 0.00 6,722.60 ORIGINAL REVISED BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDED JUNE 30.2007 CARRIED FWD CLOSED FUEL EXPENSES 127,928.00 127,928.00 127,642.75 285.25 0.00 285.25 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 127,928.00 127,928.00 127,642.75 285.25 0.00 285.25 FIRE/RESCUE SALARIES 1,679,757.00 1,699,065.00 1,697,094.05 1,970.95 0.00 1,970.95 EXPENSES 242,764.00 242,764.00 231,646.10 11,117.90 0.00 11,117.90 CAPITAL OUTLAY 5,500.00 18,000.00 17,992.35 7.65 0.00 7.65 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 1,928,021.00 1,959,829.00 1,946,732.50 13,096.50 0.00 13,096.50 FIRE BUILDING EXPENSES 51,761.00 51,761.00 51,761.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY 10,000.00 10,000.00 4,981.16 5,018.84 0.00 5,018.84 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 61,761.00 61,761.00 56,742.16 5,018.84 0.00 5,018.84 BUILDING SALARIES 134,298.00 138,651.69 138,651.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPENSES 77,677.00 77,677.00 71,340.62 6,336.38 0.00 6,336.38 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 211,975.00 216,328.69 209,992.31 6,336.38 0.00 6,336.38 BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS SALARIES 181.00 187.00 65.44 121.56 0.00 121.56 EXPENSES 75.00 75.00 6.99 68.01 0.00 68.01 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 256.00 262.00 72.43 189.57 0.00 189.57 WEIGHTS&MEASURES EXPENSES 500.00 500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 500.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 500.00 500.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 500.00 CIVIL DEFENSE SALARIES 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPENSES 5,840.00 5,840.00 1,767.39 4,072.61 0.00 4,072.61 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 7,340.00 7,340.00 3,267.39 4,072.61 0.00 4,072.61 TREE SALARIES 61,248.00 61,576.00 56,165.36 5,410.64 0.00 5,410.64 EXPENSES 24,011.00 24,011.00 22,566.78 1,444.22 0.00 1,444.22 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 85,259.00 85,587.00 78,732.14 6,854.86 0.00 6,854.86 SHELLFISH/HARBORMASTER SALARIES 194,599.00 195,209.00 189,012.47 6,196.53 0.00 6,196.53 EXPENSES 32,857.00 32,857.00 33,090.29 -233.29 0.00 -233.29 CAPITAL OUTLAY 30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 SHELLFISH PROJECT 18,000.00 43,390.54 1,479.49 41,911.05 41,757.76 153.29 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 275,456.00 301,456.54 253,582.25 47,874.29 41,757.76 6,116.53 PROTECT PERSONS&PROP. TOTAL 4,628,586.00 4,854,412.41 4,751,732.03 102,680.38 43,632.76 59,047.62 EDUCATION ORLEANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SALARIES 576,551.00 576,551.00 573,647.92 2,903.08 0.00 2,903.08 EXPENSES 2,843,113.00 2,898,461.72 2,794,940.00 103,521.72 100,945.06 2,576.66 ORLEANS PLAYGROUND 0.00 5,801.91 0.00 5,801.91 5,801.91 0.00 REPAIR OES ROOF 0.00 5,866.24 0.00 5,866.24 5,866.24 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 3,419,664.00 3,486,680.87 3,368,587.92 118,092.95 112,613.21 5,479.74 NAUSET REGIONAL ASSESS. EXPENSES 3,280,908.00 3,280,908.00 3,280,908.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY 91,268.00 91,268.00 77,408.09 13,859.91 13,859.91 0.00 FY 06 NRHS CIP 0.00 68,954.65 68,954.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 3,372,176.00 3,441,130.65 3,427,270.74 13,859.91 13,859.91 0.00 ORIGINAL REVISED BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDED JUNE 30.2007 CARRIED FWD CLOSED CAPE COD TECH.ASSESS. EXPENSES 309,693.00 309,693.00 306,043.00 3,650.00 0.00 3,650.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 309,693.00 309,693.00 306,043.00 3,650.00 0.00 3,650.00 EDUCATION TOTAL 7,101,533.00 7,237,504.52 7,101,901.66 135,602.86 126,473.12 9,129.74 PUBLIC WORKS HIGHWAY SALARIES 417,398.00 435,036.00 415,080.13 19,955.87 0.00 19,955.87 EXPENSES 152,553.00 152,553.00 138,660.19 13,892.81 0.00 13,892.81 CAPITAL OUTLAY 29,000.00 44,510.52 44,194.02 316.50 0.00 316.50 ENGINEERING 10,000.00 10,000.00 6,564.00 3,436.00 3,359.00 77.00 FY 06 MAINT FACILITY 0.00 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 0.00 MAINT COMPOST BLDG 0.00 5,000.00 600.00 4,400.00 4,400.00 0.00 LAYOUT LOTS HOLLOW RD 0.00 30,000.00 0.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 608,951.00 702,099.52 605,098.34 97,001.18 62,759.00 34,242.18 SNOW REMOVAL SALARIES 25,611.00 26,999.00 11,157.96 15,841.04 0.00 15,841.04 EXPENSES 57,079.00 57,079.00 28,317.28 28,761.72 0.00 28,761.72 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 82,690.00 84,078.00 39,475.24 44,602.76 0.00 44,602.76 STREET LIGHTS EXPENSES 23,016.00 27,542.96 25,815.13 1,727.83 200.00 1,527.83 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 23,016.00 27,542.96 25,815.13 1,727.83 200.00 1,527.83 TRANSFER STATION SALARIES 147,453.00 156,225.00 156,124.71 100.29 0.00 100.29 EXPENSES 365,870.00 371,670.00 291,764.51 79,905.49 0.00 79,905.49 ENGINEERING 32,500.00 40,675.88 36,745.22 3,930.66 0.00 3,930.66 HAZARDOUS WASTE 17,055.00 17,055.00 17,054.62 0.38 0.00 0.38 STDY LANDFILL PASSIVE REC 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00 GIFT HOUSE CONSTRUCT 0.00 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 562,878.00 615,625.88 501,689.06 113,936.82 30,000.00 83,936.82 PUBLIC WORKS TOTAL 1,277,535.00 1,429,346.36 1,172,077.77 257,268.59 92,959.00 164,309.59 HUMAN SERVICES HEALTH SALARIES 178,891.00 193,680.00 187,044.31 6,635.69 0.00 6,635.69 EXPENSES 56,547.00 56,547.00 45,137.05 11,409.95 2,200.00 9,209.95 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 235,438.00 250,227.00 232,181.36 18,045.64 2,200.00 15,845.64 COUNCIL ON AGING SALARIES 278,228.00 315,228.00 315,228.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPENSES 100,231.00 100,231.00 99,856.80 374.20 0.00 374.20 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 378,459.00 415,459.00 415,084.80 374.20 0.00 374.20 HUMAN SERVICES HUMAN SERVICES 70,346.00 72,315.50 70,007.00 2,308.50 1,773.50 535.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 70,346.00 72,315.50 70,007.00 2,308.50 1,773.50 535.00 VETERANS BENEFITS EXPENSES 19,548.00 19,548.00 19,547.34 0.66 0.00 0.66 VETS BENEFITS 16,000.00 27,000.00 18,249.50 8,750.50 1,000.00 7,750.50 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 35,548.00 46,548.00 37,796.84 8,751.16 1,000.00 7,751.16 HUMAN SERVICES TOTAL 719,791.00 784,549.50 755,070.00 29,479.50 4,973.50 24,506.00 ORIGINAL REVISED BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDED JUNE 30.2007 CARRIED FWD CLOSED CULTURE/RECREATION SNOW LIBRARY SALARIES 318,378.00 328,835.00 324,248.26 4,586.74 0.00 4,586.74 EXPENSES 116,664.00 116,664.00 116,560.09 103.91 0.00 103.91 CAPITAL OUTLAY 5,000.00 14,300.00 9,300.00 5,000.00 3,000.00 2,000.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 440,042.00 459,799.00 450,108.35 9,690.65 3,000.00 6,690.65 RECREATION SALARIES 106,358.00 107,854.00 107,825.98 28.02 0.00 28.02 EXPENSES 17,285.00 17,285.00 17,258.47 26.53 0.00 26.53 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 123,643.00 125,139.00 125,084.45 54.55 0.00 54.55 WINDMILL SALARIES 3,501.00 3,606.00 3,261.31 344.69 0.00 344.69 EXPENSES 4,911.00 4,911.00 3,207.99 1,703.01 0.00 1,703.01 CAPITAL OUTLAY 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 11,412.00 11,517.00 6,469.30 5,047.70 3,000.00 2,047.70 PARKS&BEACHES SALARIES 775,409.00 778,321.00 735,497.00 42,824.00 0.00 42,824.00 EXPENSES 184,409.00 209,409.00 208,373.63 1,035.37 950.00 85.37 CAPITAL OUTLAY 54,000.00 116,185.00 49,545.75 66,639.25 66,560.00 79.25 MUSIC SHELL STM 10-27 0.00 9,500.00 0.00 9,500.00 9,500.00 0.00 RESTORATION OF NAUSET 14,000.00 14,000.00 5,889.99 8,110.01 8,000.00 110.01 NAUSET BEACH DUNE RESTORATION 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 1,027,818.00 1,137,415.00 999,306.37 138,108.63 95,010.00 43,098.63 OLD KINGS HIGHWAY REG.DISTRICT SALARIES 1,133.00 1,167.00 1,093.35 73.65 0.00 73.65 EXPENSES 615.00 615.00 498.15 116.85 0.00 116.85 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 1,748.00 1,782.00 1,591.50 190.50 0.00 190.50 MEMORIAL&VETERANS DAY EXPENSES 2,493.00 2,493.00 1,859.91 633.09 0.00 633.09 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2,493.00 2,493.00 1,859.91 633.09 0.00 633.09 SPECIAL EVENTS&INFORMATION EXPENSES 3,000.00 4,112.18 4,112.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 JULY 4TH FIREWORKS 0.00 716.04 716.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 JULY 4TH FIREWORKS 0.00 15,000.00 405.99 14,594.01 14,594.01 0.00 JULY 4TH FIREWORKS 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 13,000.00 29,828.22 5,234.21 24,594.01 24,594.01 0.00 CULTURE/RECREATION TOTAL 1,620,156.00 1,767,973.22 1,589,654.09 178,319.13 125,604.01 52,715.12 DEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL NOTES&BONDS EXPENSES 1,152,408.00 1,152,408.00 1,152,408.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 1,152,408.00 1,152,408.00 1,152,408.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 INTEREST NOTES&BONDS EXPENSES 731,483.00 731,483.00 652,919.39 78,563.61 0.00 78,563.61 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 731,483.00 731,483.00 652,919.39 78,563.61 0.00 78,563.61 DEBT SERVICE TOTAL 1,883,891.00 1,883,891.00 1,805,327.39 78,563.61 0.00 78,563.61 STATE,COUNTY&DISTRICT CHARGES STATE ASSESSMENTS EXPENSES 157,885.00 159,004.00 114,855.00 44,149.00 0.00 44,149.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 157,885.00 159,004.00 114,855.00 44,149.00 0.00 44,149.00 ORIGINAL REVISED BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDED JUNE 30.2007 CARRIED FWD CLOSED COUNTY ASSESSMENTS SALARIES 906,792.00 908,966.50 894,636.52 14,329.98 0.00 14,329.98 EXPENSES 258,800.00 258,757.00 255,612.00 3,145.00 0.00 3,145.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 1,165,592.00 1,167,723.50 1,150,248.52 17,474.98 0.00 17,474.98 DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS EXPENSES 40,650.00 40,650.00 40,650.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 40,650.00 40,650.00 40,650.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 STATE, COUNTY&DISTRICT TOTAL 1,364,127.00 1,367,377.50 1,305,753.52 61,623.98 0.00 61,623.98 PROPERTY&LIABILITY INSURANCE INSURANCE&BONDS EXPENSES 284,547.00 340,728.21 302,917.37 37,810.84 7,000.00 30,810.84 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 284,547.00 340,728.21 302,917.37 37,810.84 7,000.00 30,810.84 PROPERTY&LIABILITY TOTAL 284,547.00 340,728.21 302,917.37 37,810.84 7,000.00 30,810.84 FRINGE BENEFITS UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION EXPENSES 6,344.00 11,252.81 11,123.80 129.01 0.00 129.01 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 6,344.00 11,252.81 11,123.80 129.01 0.00 129.01 HEALTH&MEDICARE INSURANCE EXPENSES 1,462,184.00 1,465,210.18 1,444,112.83 21,097.35 0.00 21,097.35 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 1,462,184.00 1,465,210.18 1,444,112.83 21,097.35 0.00 21,097.35 FRINGE BENEFIT TOTAL 1,468,528.00 1,476,462.99 1,455,236.63 21,226.36 0.00 21,226.36 OTHER CURRENT ARTICLES COLA NON UNION 3% 44,600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 FY 07 COLA C&T UNION 60,696.00 4,552.31 0.00 4,552.31 0.00 4,552.31 COLA 3% FY 06&FY 07 0.00 4,646.00 0.00 4,646.00 0.00 4,646.00 COLA 3% POLICE FY 06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 UNPAID BILLS 0.00 7,000.20 7,000.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 CABLE EQUIPMENT 75,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TAX FORECLOSURE 0.00 0.00 12,990.25 -12,990.25 0.00 -12,990.25 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 180,296.00 16,198.51 19,990.45 -3,791.94 0.00 -3,791.94 OTHER TOTAL 180,296.00 16,198.51 19,990.45 -3,791.94 0.00 -3,791.94 GENERAL FUND TOTAL 22,557,675.00 23,621,335.01 22,326,021.16 1,295,313.85 699,222.47 596,091.38 CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS CHAPTER 90 ROAD IMPROVEMENT ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 113-98 0.00 9,500.31 9,500.31 0.00 0.00 0.00 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 53B 0.00 7,535.00 7,535.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 127 0.00 4,636.00 4,636.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 150 0.00 60,174.98 40,586.62 19,588.36 19,588.36 0.00 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 235 0.00 13,167.93 9,529.13 3,638.80 3,638.80 0.00 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 53C 0.00 38,753.08 3,604.68 35,148.40 35,148.40 0.00 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 246 0.00 153,259.60 58,023.74 95,235.86 95,235.86 0.00 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 246B 0.00 153,033.00 0.00 153,033.00 153,033.00 0.00 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 291 0.00 184,814.00 0.00 184,814.00 184,814.00 0.00 CH 90 TOTAL 0.00 624,873.90 133,415.48 491,458.42 491,458.42 0.00 ORIGINAL REVISED BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDED JUNE 30.2007 CARRIED FWD CLOSED COMMUNITY PRESERVATION EXPENSES 1,236,356.00 1,377,565.94 868,404.05 509,161.89 400,892.01 108,269.88 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION TOTAL 1,236,356.00 1,377,565.94 868,404.05 509,161.89 400,892.01 108,269.88 LANDFILL CAPPING REP COMPACT&TRAIL 360,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CIP CAPPING LANDFILL 3007 0.00 72,519.76 40,308.94 32,210.82 32,210.82 0.00 LANDFILL CAPPING TOTAL 360,000.00 72,519.76 40,308.94 32,210.82 32,210.82 0.00 ORLEANS ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION OES CONSTRUCTION 0.00 53,517.79 0.00 53,517.79 53,517.79 0.00 LANDFILL CAPPING TOTAL 0.00 53,517.79 0.00 53,517.79 53,517.79 0.00 HARBOR BULKHEAD CIP REPLACE BULKHEAD 0.00 13,968.61 0.00 13,968.61 13,968.61 0.00 HARBOR BULKHEAD TOTAL 0.00 13,968.61 0.00 13,968.61 13,968.61 0.00 WATER IRON &MANGANESE 0.00 18,617.78 0.00 18,617.78 18,617.78 0.00 IRON &MANGANESE 0.00 279,908.06 54,412.37 225,495.69 225,495.69 0.00 WIND POWER GENERATOR 0.00 100,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 0.00 WATER TOTAL 0.00 398,525.84 54,412.37 344,113.47 344,113.47 0.00 AFFORDABLE HOUSING AFFORDABLE HOUSING 257 RTE 6A 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 AFFORDABLE HOUSING TOTAL 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOWN OFFICE BUILDING TOB CONSTRUCTION 0.00 4,769,706.66 4,679,851.93 89,854.73 89,854.73 0.00 TOWN OFFICE BUILDING TOTAL 0.00 4,769,706.66 4,679,851.93 89,854.73 89,854.73 0.00 WTR QTY DRAIN IMP-CPF WTR QTY DRAIN IMP-CPF 0.00 361,923.51 122,554.49 239,369.02 239,369.02 0.00 WTR QTY DRAIN IMP-CPF TOTAL 0.00 361,923.51 122,554.49 239,369.02 239,369.02 0.00 PAVEMENT MGT PROG-CPF PAVEMENT MGT PROG-CPF 0.00 482,528.36 39,663.98 442,864.38 442,864.38 0.00 PAVEMENT MGT PROG-CPF TOTAL 0.00 482,528.36 39,663.98 442,864.38 442,864.38 0.00 POLICE STATION RENOVATION-CPF POLICE STA RENOVATION-CPF 0.00 663,023.85 439,434.01 223,589.84 223,589.84 0.00 POLICE STATION RENOVATION-CPF TO 0.00 663,023.85 439,434.01 223,589.84 223,589.84 0.00 CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS TOTAL 1,596,356.00 8,818,154.22 6,378,045.25 2,440,108.97 2,331,839.09 108,269.88 WATER SPECIAL REVENUE FUND WATER DEPARTMENT SALARIES 450,131.00 468,763.00 429,084.16 39,678.84 0.00 39,678.84 EXPENSES 330,989.00 330,989.00 294,979.99 36,009.01 12,000.00 24,009.01 CAPITAL OUTLAY 104,000.00 104,000.00 102,913.46 1,086.54 0.00 1,086.54 OTHER ASSESSMENTS 2,876.00 2,876.00 2,597.74 278.26 0.00 278.26 WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS 0.00 84,158.29 32,190.38 51,967.91 51,967.91 0.00 ENGINEERING 3,500.00 4,810.03 450.00 4,360.03 0.00 4,360.03 FY 07 STLKRS COLA 4,304.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 FY 07 WATER SERV CONN 35,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 930,800.00 995,596.32 862,215.73 133,380.59 63,967.91 69,412.68 WATER SPECIAL REVENUE FUND TOTAL 930,800.00 995,596.32 862,215.73 133,380.59 63,967.91 69,412.68 GRAND TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 25,084,831.00 33,435,085.55 29,566,282.14 3,868,803.41 3,095,029.47 773,773.94 CIP=Capital Improvement Plan TOWN OF ORLEANS COMBINED BALANCE SHEET-ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2007 FIDUCIARY FUND ACCOUNT GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES TYPES GROUP General Combined Special Capital Trust Long-Term Totals General Revenue Project &Agency Obligations (Memorandum Fund Funds Funds Funds Group Only) Assets: Cash and cash equivalents 4,717,904 4,595,408 1,321,700 1,906,379 12,541,391 Receivables: Property taxes 318,775 8,767 327,543 Less: Provision for abatements and exemption: -166,292 -166,292 Tax liens and foreclosures 7,742 7,742 Deferred property taxes 71,686 71,686 Betterments and apportioned assessments 35,351 35,351 Motor vehicle excise 56,834 56,834 Vessel excise 4,137 4,137 Departmental 5,800 5,800 Water user charges and unbilled services 768,978 768,978 Due from other governments 988,033 988,033 Amounts to be provided for long-term obligations 24,247,000 24,247,000 Total Assets 5,016,586 6,396,537 1,321,700 1,906,379 24,247,000 38,888,202 Liabilities: Deposits held in custody -21,945 -21,945 Warrants payable 595,356 80,667 232,846 0 908,868 Accounts payable 72 1,650 1,722 Other liabilities 3,572 97 3,669 Deferred revenue 158,682 1,768,885 1,927,567 Payroll payable 244,695 49 244,744 Payroll withholding payable 142,601 142,601 Grant/bond anticipation notes payable 2,166,212 2,166,212 Bonds payable 23,269,000 23,269,000 Accrued compensated absences 978,000 978,000 Due to other governments 131 131 Total Liabilities 1,144,978 1,851,479 2,399,058 -21,945 24,247,000 29,620,570 Fund Balances: Reserved for encumbrances and continuing appropriations 699,222 63,968 763,190 Reserved for expenditures 520,000 217,380 737,380 Reserved for specific purposes 148,936 1,130,807 1,279,743 Unreserved: Designated 3,132,903 -1,077,357 1,928,324 3,983,869 Undesignated 2,503,449 2,503,449 Total Fund Balances 3,871,607 4,545,058 -1,077,357 1,928,324 0 9,267,632 Total Liabilities&Fund Balances 5,016,586 6,396,537 1,321,700 1,906,379 24,247,000 38,888,202 TOWN OF ORLEANS, MASSACHUSETTS OUTSTANDING LONG TERM DEBT AS OF JUNE 30,2007 Amount Fiscal Original Outstanding Date of Year of Principal Interest at June 30, Description Issue Maturity Amount Rate 2007 General Debt: Land Acquisition 8/1/1998 2008 $ 350,000 4.5-5.1% $ 70,000 Refunded Debt** 10/1/1997 2009 $ 2,685,000 4.65-4.85% $ 445,000 Land Acquisition 8/15/1999 2010 $ 995,000 4.514% $ 295,000 Rock Harbor Bulkhead 8/15/1999 2010 $ 500,000 4.514% $ 110,000 COA Building 8/15/1999 2010 $ 1,350,000 4.514% $ 405,000 Land Acquisition 7/15/2001 2021 $ 1,675,000 4.573% $ 1,315,000 Land Acquisition 7/15/2001 2011 $ 575,000 4.573% $ 255,000 Land Acquisition 4/1/2002 2012 $ 398,500 3.969% $ 195,000 Land Acquisition 2/1/2003 2023 $ 1,238,500 2.0-4.4% $ 1,045,000 Water Treatment Plant* 2/1/2003 2023 $ 5,059,000 2.0-4.4% $ 4,035,000 Land Acquisition 2/15/2004 2024 $ 2,200,000 3.946% $ 1,955,000 Landfill Capping/Closure 6/15/2005 2025 $ 4,250,000 3.973% $ 3,820,000 Land Acquisition 6/15/2005 2025 $ 210,000 3.973% $ 160,000 Water Pollution Abate 10/26/2005 2026 $ 100,000 0.000% $ 95,000 Land Acquisition 6/15/2006 2026 $ 1,800,000 4.317% $ 1,740,000 Landfill Capping/Closure 6/15/2006 2026 $ 405,000 4.317% $ 380,000 Land Acquisition 6/15/2006 2014 $ 40,000 4.317% $ 35,000 Town Office Bldg 3/15/2007 2026 $ 6,914,000 3.888% $ 6,914,000 Total $ 23,269,000 Debt service to maturity consists of the following: Pri nci pal Interest Total For the year ending: June 30, 2008 $ 1,834,000 $ 976,394 $ 2,810,394 June 30, 2009 $ 1,790,000 $ 876,450 $ 2,666,450 June 30, 2010 $ 1,510,000 $ 806,695 $ 2,316,695 June 30, 2011 $ 1,300,000 $ 752,773 $ 2,052,773 June 30, 2012 $ 1,240,000 $ 702,483 $ 1,942,483 Thereafter $ 15,595,000 $ 4,456,457 $ 20,051,457 Total $ 23,269,000 $ 8,571,252 $ 31,840,252 *This debt is considered to be outside the Town's debt limit of 5%of equalized valuation. **Of the refunded amount outstanding, $385,103 is considered outside the debt limit. TOWN CLERK The year 2007 started with a move from the trailers back to our new Town Clerk's office in the renovated Town Hall. Now that we are located "front and center" in the main entrance lobby, we are busier than ever greeting, assisting and directing the public as they enter our brand new facility. The Clerk's office posts meetings and schedules meeting rooms for Town boards, committees and commissions. Posting the weekly meeting schedule on the Town's website every Friday makes it easier for the citizens to be aware of the upcoming committee, commissions and board meetings. In addition to our routine "public" activities of registering voters, conducting Town meetings and elections, selling clamming permits, issuing dog licenses, registering and certifying birth, marriage and death records, issuing business certificates, raffle permits and gas storage tank permits, accepting U.S. passport applications and serving as the switchboard and information center for Town government, we also work behind the scenes in cataloging and preserving the ongoing and historical records of the Town. Our new vault with compactable storage and climate control facilitate the proper storage and retrieval of these records as well as plenty of room. Funds from the Community Preservation Committee are enabling us to transfer our permanent records into archivally stable storage, whether boxes or bindings. The Annual and Special Town Meetings and Town Election were held in May, while a Special Town Meeting and Special Election were held in October. In May, to comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), we introduced our new voter assist terminal, the Automark. The Automark is a ballot marking machine that allows voters with disabilities and other special needs to mark a ballot privately and independently. Once marked, the ballot is inserted by the voter into the vote tabulating machines with all the other ballots. I would like to extend a very big "thank you" to the Election Workers and the Board of Registrars for their outstanding work in assisting our voters and helping the election process run so smoothly this year. A special thank you to my assistant, Kelly Darling for all her hard work. I hereby submit the following reports: 1. Town Meetings May 7, 2007 Annual May 7, 2007 Special within the Annual October 22 & 29, 2007 Special 51 2. Elections May 15, 2007 Annual October 30, 2007 Special 3. Reports Dog Licenses Shellfish Permits Passports 4. Statistics: Birth, Marriage and Deaths recorded in 2007 Respectfully submitted, Cynthia S. May Town Clerk 52 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING "DOINGS" May 7, 2007 The Annual and Special Town Meetings were held on Monday, May 7, 2007 in the Nauset Regional Middle School Gym. The Annual Town Meeting was opened at 6:52 p.m. by Moderator Duane Landreth when a quorum of 264 voters was announced by the Town Clerk, Cynthia May. There were 315 voters in attendance. Tellers sworn in were Ann Hodgkinson, Wally Swidrak, Jane Hinckley and John Hodgkinson. Moderator Duane Landreth called for a moment of silence in memory of Ken Alman, Fourth of July Committee member and Francis O'Neil, Snow Library Trustee. PROCEDURAL MOTION Jon Fuller made a motion to dispense with the reading of the Warrant except the Preamble, Conclusion and Attestation thereof. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. PROCEDURAL MOTION Mr. Fuller made a motion to adjourn the Annual Town Meeting until the close of the Special Town Meeting. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. The SPECIAL TOWN MEETING was opened at 6:56 p.m. PROCEDURAL MOTION Jon Fuller made a motion to dispense with the reading of the Warrant except the Preamble, Conclusion and Attestation thereof. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 1. PAY BILLS OF PRIOR YEARS To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds a sum of money to pay bills of prior years under the provisions of Chapter 179, Acts of 1941, as amended, or to take any other action relative thereto. (9/10 Vote Required) MOTION: To indefinitely postpone Article 1. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 53 ARTICLE 2. TRANSFER ARTICLE To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds and/or authorize the transfer from various line items within current appropriations, such sums of money as necessary to supplement the operating budgets of the various Town departments for Fiscal Year 2007 as follows- 1) transfer Seventeen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($17,000.00), or any other sum, from the Fire Department Ambulance Billing Account to the Fire Department Overtime Salary Account; 2) transfer Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($25,000.00), or any other sum, from the Parks and Beaches Salary Account to the Parks and Beaches Expense Account; 3) transfer Twenty-Eight Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($28,000.00), or any other sum, from available funds to the Contingency Self-Insurance Account; Or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article 2 and the following transfers be made from available funds for the purpose(s) set forth in the article. 1. transfer Seventeen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($17,000.00) from the Fire Department Ambulance Billing Account to the Fire Department Overtime Salary Account; 2. transfer Twenty-five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($25,000.00) from the Parks and Beaches Salary Account to the Parks and Beaches Expense Account; 3. transfer Twenty-eight Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($28,000.00) from available funds to the Contingency Self- Insurance Account. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 3. FUND FY08 TOWN PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Five Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($500,000.00) for the purpose of funding the local share of the town's ongoing pavement management program to repair, resurface, and reconstruct town roadways, including all expenses incidental and related thereto, provided however that such vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitations of total taxes imposed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 § 21 C (Proposition 2 '/2) amounts required to pay the principal and interest of the borrowing approved by such vote and further authorize the Board of Selectmen and/or Town Administrator to apply for and accept any Federal, State, County or other funds that may be available for this purpose and to enter into Intermunicipal 54 Agreements for acceptance of any such grants or funds which shall be used to offset the total appropriation authorized herein, or to take any other action relative thereto. (3/4 Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #3 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Five Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($500,000.00) be appropriated for this purpose and for costs incidental and related thereto, to raise such appropriation the Treasurer, with approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow the sum of Five Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($500,000.00) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, section 7, clauses (5) and (6), or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore, provided however that this vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitations on total taxes imposed by the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 21C (Proposition 2 '/2 so called) the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the borrowing approved by such vote. ACTION: Standing vote, YES = 148, NO = 116, motion fails to pass by necessary 3/4 majority. ARTICLE 4. CLOSING ARTICLE And to act on any other business that may legally come before the meeting. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To adjourn the Special Town Meeting. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. The SPECIAL TOWN MEETING was closed at 7:15 p.m. PROCEDURAL MOTION Jon Fuller made a motion that all Town Officials or department managers or their duly designated representatives, required to attend Town Meeting pursuant to Section 2-7-3 of the Charter, and Susan Hyland, Nauset Regional School Business Manager, who is not a resident of the Town of Orleans, be permitted to address the Town Meeting on matters affecting their office, department or organization, or projects for which they have performed services for the Town. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 55 ARTICLE 1. REPORT OF THE SELECTMEN, TOWN OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES To act upon the Annual Report of the Board of Selectmen, Town Officers and other Special Committees. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt the report of the Selectmen, Town Offices and Town Committees, Commissions and Boards as published in the 2006 Annual Town Report and hear the report of the Planning Board on the Orleans Comprehensive Plan. Planning Board Report on the Orleans Comprehensive Plan As required by the Orleans Town Charter, I will give you a brief update on the Town's progress in implementing the Orleans Comprehensive Plan. As you will recall, the Special Town Meeting last fall approved an update to the Town Plan that brought the inventory sections up to date. The Plan was unanimously approved by the Cape Cod Commission, and has been recertified as being consistent with the goals and policies of the Regional Policy Plan. During the review process, Orleans was repeatedly commended for the Town's commitment to planning for the future, and the steps that have been taken toward implementing a sensible and user-friendly Comprehensive Plan. Those commendations are passed along to you, the Voters, Boards and Committees who have been supportive of taking the steps necessary to improve and preserve the character of Orleans. The Planning Board looks forward to using our updated and recertified comprehensive plan in the upcoming years. Among the highest priorities are: • Completing a town-wide wastewater management plan, • Encouraging a diversity of housing opportunities for our citizens, and • Addressing traffic and pedestrian safety issues at key intersections of the town. John Fallender, Vice Chairman Orleans Planning Board Carolyn Kennedy, Chair of the Marine and Fresh Water Quality Task Force, noted that the committee's report had been omitted from the published 2006 Annual Report. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 56 ARTICLE 2. TOWN / SCHOOL BUDGET (FY08) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds a sum of money to fund and pay departmental expenses for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008 and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, trade, lease or exchange or otherwise dispose of old equipment or vehicles deemed advisable and in the best interest of the Town, The proceeds from any such disposition to be applied toward the cost of acquiring said equipment or service as the case may be, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #2 and that the Town Meeting adopt the Selectmen's adopted FY08 budget as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Twenty-three Million Seven Hundred Eleven Thousand Nine Hundred Sixteen and 00/100 Dollars ($23,711,916.00) be raised and appropriated, and the sum of Five Hundred Sixty-nine Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-six and 00/100 Dollars ($569,876.00) be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund, and the sum of One Hundred Thirty-five Thousand Six Hundred Twenty and 00/100 Dollars ($135,600.00) be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund — Reserve for Debt Payments, and the sum of Six Hundred Fourteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($614,000) be transferred from the Ambulance Receipts for Reserve for Appropriation Account, and the sum of One Hundred Forty-two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty and 00/100 Dollars ($142,380.00) be transferred from the Water Surplus Fund, and the sum of Eighty-eight Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($88,500.00) be transferred from the Cable Fees Reserve for Appropriations Account, and the sum of Fourteen Thousand Eight Hundred Sixteen and 00/100 Dollars ($14,816.00) be transferred from the Municipal Insurance Fund, and the sum of Ninety Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($90,000.00) be transferred from the Waterways Improvement Account, and the sum of Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) be transferred from the Water Pollution Abatement Trust, and the sum of Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) be transferred from the Wetlands Protection Fund, and the sum of Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-eight and 00/100 ($14,328.00) be transferred from the Fund Balance Reserve for Premiums on Bond Issue, for a total appropriation of Twenty-five Million Three Hundred Ninety- one Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-six and 00/100 ($25,391,436.00), and that the sum of One Hundred Seventy-one Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($171,000.00) of the total for departmental expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007shall be considered a contingent appropriation and is being approved contingent upon the passage of a Proposition 2 '/2 general override ballot question under the provisions of Massachusetts general Law Chapter 59 Section 21 C, paragraphs (g) and (m). ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary majority. 57 ARTICLE 3. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN To see if the Town will vote pursuant to CHAPTER 8 FINANCIAL PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES, Section 7, Action of Town Meeting, Sub-Section 8-7-1 of the Orleans Home Rule Charter, to act on the Capital Improvements Plan as published in the Warrant, by adopting said Plan with or without amendments thereto, which amendments may include an increase or decrease in the amount of money allocated to any particular line item contained therein, the addition of new line items or the deletion of line items contained therein, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #3 and that pursuant to Chapter 8, Financial Provisions and procedures, Section 7, Action of Town Meetinq, Sub- section 8-7-1 of the Orleans Home Rule Charter, the Town Meeting accept the Capital Improvement Plan as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary majority. ARTICLE 4. COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT PROGRAM BUDGET (FY08) To see if the Town will vote to act on the report of the Community Preservation Committee on the Fiscal Year 2008 Community Preservation budget and to appropriate or reserve for later appropriation monies from the Community Preservation Fund's Annual Revenues and/or available funds for the payment of debt service, the undertaking of Community Preservation projects, the Administrative Expenses of the Community Preservation Committee and all other necessary and proper expenses for FY08, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2008 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION BUDGET The Community Preservation Committee recommends that the following amounts be appropriated and/or reserved from fiscal year 2008 Community Preservation Fund revenues, unless otherwise specified, for fiscal year 2008 community preservation purposes with each item considered a separate appropriation: Project 1: Sea Call Farm Restoration Applicant: Sea Call Supporters, Inc. Amount: Asking $17,095 Voted $17,095 Summary: The Farm is a historically significant structure in Orleans. Application is being made to obtain a listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Work began in August 2005 to stabilize and restore the farmhouse 58 following the completion of the de-leading. Funds from the October 2006 CPA grant were used for interior and exterior work. During the work, closer observation brought to light the need for additional repairs to complete the restoration. These final repairs need to be done to finish the project to restore the farmhouse to a sound condition. Project 2: Odd Fellows Hall Conservation Restriction Applicant: Community Preservation Committee Amount: Asking $50,000 Voted $50,000 Summary: The Hall is a historically significant structure in Orleans. Use of the building dates back for 110 years when it served as the Town's schoolhouse. Funds from an October CPA grant will be used to replace the unstable old fieldstone foundation with poured concrete and to complete all associated structural repairs. These additional funds will be used to purchase a conservation restriction on 1.84 acres of the property. The Odd Fellows will apply the funds to building restoration projects which will further the preservation of the historic structure. Project I Skateboard Park Creation Applicant: Nauset Together We Can Prevention Council Amount: Asking $65,936 Voted $65,936 Summary: The Finch Skateboard Park on Eldredge Park Way has served hundreds of skaters since its inception as a recreational activity in 1997. The Park was constructed with private funds on its current site in 1999 with wooden ramps. These ramps have deteriorated to the point where they are a safety hazard and all structures need to be removed. These funds will be used to create a new facility by purchasing and installing modular concrete ramps that will better withstand the elements of the weather and remain usable for many years. This grant is subject to the Town procuring long-term access to the land through lease or in fee from the Nauset Regional School District and to agreement on a policy of access to the Park by the general public. Project 4: Meeting House Needs Assessment & Master Plan Applicant: Orleans Historical Society Amount: Asking $25,000 Voted $25,000 Summary: The Meeting House Museum is the center of the historic preservation activities of the Orleans Historical Society. Funds from an October 59 2006 CPA grant were used to replace a badly damaged roof. The re-roofing was the initial step in a restoration program for the Meeting House that is intended to restore the building to its original appearance and to allow for future uses. These funds will be used to assess the condition of this historic building and to identify and prioritize needed restoration projects. Funds will also be used to develop a plan for the Museum on its present site in the context of the re-energized Town Hall area. Project 5: Meeting House Museum Artifacts & Books Preservation Applicant: Orleans Historical Society Amount: Asking $6,086 Voted $6,086 Summary: The OHS Meeting House Museum contains artifacts and books of considerable historic significance to the Town. Many of these require repair along with adequate display cases and UV light protection materials to preserve these items. Funds will be used to assure that these historic items will continue to be enjoyed by town residents and visitors. Project 6: Academy of Performing Arts Heating System Restoration Applicant: Academy of Performing Arts, Inc. Amount: Asking $89,000 Voted $44,500 which will serve as a match for the other required $44,500 to be first raised through Academy fundraising efforts Summary: The first phase of the Playhouse restoration was funded with CPA funds in May 2006 and called for installation of a sprinkler system. Phase II was funded with CPA funds in October 2006 and calls for excavating the basement and constructing a new foundation. This Phase II project will serve to stabilize and reinforce the structure of a building that dates back to 1873 when completed. Funds from this third Academy application will be used to install a modern heating system that will replace the old steam system. This new hot water system will serve the theatre via heat exchangers in the attic and will be zoned for maximum efficiency. The building has been certified an historic structure by the Orleans Historical Commission and has an historic preservation restriction negotiated by the CPC attached to its deed. Project 7: Jonathan Young Windmill Restoration and Repair Applicant: Town of Orleans Amount: Asking $18,100 Voted $18,100 60 Summary: The Jonathan Young Windmill, a historic structure located on Town land and featured on the Orleans Town Seal, needs repair, preservation and restoration work. These funds will be used for the replacement or repair of cracked and rotten wood and the preservation and protection of structural material. Some of the improvements may also allow the structure to become a working windmill in the future. Specifically during this phase, the dragger pole will be replaced and the third floor will undergo preservation work. Committee Expenses (Maximum Allowable $49,000; CP Committee voted $49,000) The Community Preservation Act mandates that the CP Committee "study the needs, possibilities, and resources of the town regarding community preservation." The Act also permits the Committee to allocate up to 5% of CPA funds for administrative and operating expenses. In FY08 the Committee anticipates using funds for legal consultation, financial analysis, recordkeeping, and various studies directed toward effectively realizing Orleans possibilities concerning open space, community housing, historic preservation, and recreation. Any and all unused funds revert to the unallocated reserve for funding future projects. Reserves-Community Housing (CP Committee voted $230,000) Funds are allocated to the Reserve to support future project applications that involve adding to the Town's inventory of Community Housing. Total reserves in excess of $505,000 would be available to aid in financing significant projects, such as the proposed construction of an eight-unit rental apartment structure on the Route 6A property. Concerning the Route 6A project, various funding alternatives and construction costs remain under discussion while design work needs to be completed to initiate the bid process to determine actual costs. Additional CPA grant funds for the project will be evaluated at a later date. Reserves-Unallocated (CP Committee voted $24,283) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #4 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Four Hundred Eighty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($480,000.00) be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund for the purposes and in the amounts set forth in the article. MOTION: Selectman Mark Carron moved that Article #4 be accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant, except that funding in the amount of Sixty-five Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-six and 00/100 Dollars ($65,936.00) for Project #3, Skateboard Park Creation, shall be deleted and replaced with the sum of Twenty-one Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-nine and 00/100 Dollars ($21,979.00), with said sum being contingent upon a joint funding match with other towns, and that the sum of Four Hundred Thirty-six Thousand Forty-three and 00/100 Dollars ($436,043.00) be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund for the purposes and in the amounts set forth in the article. 61 MOTION: To allow Alana McGillis the power of speech before the Town Meeting. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously to grant the power of speech to Alana McGillis. MOTION: To move the question. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary 4/5 majority (one nay vote). ACTION: Voted, voice vote on the amendment fails to pass by the necessary majority. ACTION: Voted, voice vote on the main motion carries unanimously. ARTICLE 5. FUND TOWN-WIDE WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (FY08) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 ($125,000.00) Dollars, or any other sum, for the purpose of funding the study of the current wastewater disposal practices to adequately protect the town's fresh water (public drinking water) and salt water resources, including all expenses incidental and related thereto and further authorize the Board of Selectmen and/or Town Administrator to apply for and accept any Federal, State, County or other funds that may be available for this purpose and to enter into Intermunicipal Agreements for acceptance of any such grants or funds which shall be used to offset the total appropriation authorized herein, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #5 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of One Hundred Twenty-five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($125,000.00) be raised and appropriated for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. POINT OF ORDER MOTION: Kendall Farrar: Pursuant to Orleans Town Meeting By-laws, specifically by-law number eleven, Changing Order of Articles, I move that Article #37 be moved to be considered after Article #9 and before Article #10. ACTION: Standing vote, YES = 199, NO = 80, motion carries by the necessary 2/3 majority. 62 ARTICLE 6. FUND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN PRE-DESIGN ENGINEERING FEASIBILITY STUDY To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($150,000.00) for the purpose of funding a feasibility study for pre-design engineering relative to the implementation of the comprehensive wastewater management plan (CWMP), provided however that such appropriation shall be contingent upon the passage of a general override ballot question under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 §21C (Proposition 2 '/2) paragraphs (g) and (m), and authorize the Board of Selectmen and/or Town Administrator to apply for and accept any Federal, State, County or other funds that may be available for this purpose and to enter into Intermunicipal Agreements for acceptance of any such grants or funds which shall be used to offset the total appropriation authorized herein, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #6 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($150,000.00) be appropriated for this purpose and for costs incidental and related thereto, provided however that this vote shall be considered a contingent appropriation and is being approved contingent upon the passage of a Proposition 2 '/2 general override ballot question, under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59, Section 21 C, paragraphs (g) and (m). ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary majority. ARTICLE 7. FUND AERIAL LADDER TRUCK To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow and/or transfer from available funds a sufficient sum for the purpose of purchasing an aerial ladder truck for the Fire Department, including all expenses incidental and related thereto; provided however that such vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitations of total taxes imposed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 § 21C (Proposition 2 '/2) amounts required to pay the principal and interest of the borrowing approved by such vote and further authorize the Board of Selectmen and/or Town Administrator to apply for and accept any Federal, State, County or other funds that may be available for this purpose and to enter into Intermunicipal Agreements for acceptance of any such grants or funds which shall be used to offset the total appropriation authorized herein, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, trade, lease or exchange or otherwise dispose of old equipment or vehicles deemed advisable and in the best interest of the Town, the proceeds from any such disposition to be applied toward the cost of acquiring said ladder truck, or to take any other action relative thereto. (3/4 Vote Required) 63 MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #7 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Six Hundred Thirty-seven Thousand Six Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($637,600.00) be appropriated for this purpose and for costs incidental and related thereto, to raise such appropriation the Treasurer, with approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow the sum of Six Hundred Thirty-seven Thousand Six Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($637,600.00), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause (9), or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore, provided however that this vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitations on total taxes imposed by the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59, Section 21 C (Proposition 2 '/2 so called) the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the borrowing approved by such vote. ACTION: Standing vote, YES = 233, NO = 30, motion carries by the necessary 3/4 majority. ARTICLE 8. FUND ROCK HARBOR BULKHEAD REPLACEMENT DESIGN To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($50,000), or any other sum, for the purpose of preparing design plans for replacement of the bulkhead at Rock Harbor, including all expenses incidental and related thereto; provided however that such vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitations of total taxes imposed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 § 21 C (Proposition 2 '/2) amounts required to pay the principal and interest of the borrowing approved by such vote and further authorize the Board of Selectmen and/or Town Administrator to apply for and accept any Federal, State, County or other funds that may be available for this purpose and to enter into Intermunicipal Agreements for acceptance of any such grants or funds which shall be used to offset the total appropriation authorized herein, or to take any other action relative thereto. (2/3/Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #8 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) be appropriated for this purpose and for costs incidental and related thereto, to raise such appropriation the Treasurer, with approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow the sum of Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($50,000.00), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, section 7 clauses (9), or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore, provided however that this vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitations on total taxes imposed by the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 21C (Proposition 2 '/2 so called) the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the borrowing approved by such vote. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 64 ARTICLE 9. FUND POLICE STATION RENOVATION /ADDITION FEASIBILITY STUDY To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Forty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($40,000.00), or any other sum, for the purpose of funding a feasibility study for renovation of and/or addition to the existing Police Station and authorize the Board of Selectmen and/or Town Administrator to apply for and accept any Federal, State, County or other funds that may be available for this purpose and to enter into Intermunicipal Agreements for acceptance of any such grants or funds which shall be used to offset the total appropriation authorized herein, or to take any other action relative thereto. (3/4 Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #9 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Forty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($40,000.00) be raised and appropriated for this purpose. ACTION: Standing vote, YES = 263, NO = 2, motion carries by the necessary 3/4 majority. ARTICLE 37. SOLAR ENERGY FOR TOWN HALL — BY PETITION To see if the Town will appropriate $50,000 for the installation of a solar energy system on Orleans Town Hall. (By Petition) (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 37 as printed in the warrant, and that the sum of Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) be transferred from available funds for this purpose, by petitioner John Nichols. MOTION: By Dr. McKusick, to move the question. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary 4/5 majority to call the question. ACTION: Voted, voice vote fails to pass the main motion by the necessary majority. ARTICLE 10. ACCEPT TRANSPORTATION BOND BILL FUNDS To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept and enter into a contract for the expenditure of any funds allocated or to be allocated from year to year by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Barnstable County for the construction, reconstruction and improvements of roads and bikeways within the Town of Orleans, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) 65 MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 10 and that said funds and their earned interest shall be expended to repair and resurface certain Town roads under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 11. HOLDING STATE HARMLESS FOR WORK To see if the Town will vote to assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, as most recently amended by Chapter 5 of the Acts of 1955, for all damages that may be incurred by work to be performed by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management for the improvement, development, maintenance and protection of tidal and non-tidal rivers and streams, harbors, tide-waters, foreshores and shores along a public beach, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 91 of the General Laws and authorize the Selectmen to execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefore to the Commonwealth, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 11 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 12. AUTHORIZATION TO SELL SURPLUS EQUIPMENT & ACCEPT GIFTS To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Administrator to dispose of surplus supplies and equipment under such terms and conditions as the Town Administrator deems advisable, provided all proceeds from any such disposition are returned to the General Fund, and to accept any gift items that may be given to the Town on behalf of the citizens of Orleans, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 12 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 13. ADOPT M.G.L. CHAPTER 44, SECTION 53E '/2 - REVOLVING ACCOUNTS To see if the Town will vote to authorize the establishment of the following Revolving Accounts, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, § 53E '/2; 1) The Home Composting Bin/Recycling Containers Account, said account not to exceed Fifteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($15,000.00). The Account will be used to purchase additional composting bins and recycling 66 containers. Said funds to be spent under the direction of the department manager and the Town Administrator. 2) The Council on Aging Account, said account not to exceed Seventy-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($75,000.00). Monies on hand in the Account will be used to fund programs, class instructor fees, fees for reservations and tickets related to trips and functions, and an annual volunteer appreciation function. All funds to be spent under the direction of the department manager and the Town Administrator. 3) The Conservation Properties Account, said account not to exceed Ten Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($10,000.00). The Account will be used to pay utility bills and other necessary expenses associated with the rental of the Town owned properties under the jurisdiction and control of the Conservation Commission. Said funds to be spent under the direction of the Conservation Commission and the Town Administrator. 4) The Gavigan Property Account, said account not to exceed Eighteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($18,000.00). The Account will be used to pay utility and other necessary expenses associated with the rental of the property located on Wildflower Lane. Said funds to be spent under the direction of the department manager and the Town Administrator. The Cultural Council Awards Account, said account not to exceed Two Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2,000.00). The Account will be used for awarding of cash prizes for participants and reception expenses for special art gallery showings. Said funds to be spent under the direction of the Cultural Council and the Town Administrator. (Simple Majority Vote Required) IMOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 13 as printed in the warrant and that the Revolving Accounts as set forth in the article be established in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E '/2. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 14. ADOPT M.G.L. CH. 71, § 16B —ASSESSMENT FORMULA — NAUSET REGIONAL SCHOOLS To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 71, § 16B, which would reallocate the sum of the member towns' contribution to the Nauset Regional School District in accordance with the Regional Agreement rather than the Education Reform Formula, so-called, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 14 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 67 ARTICLE 15. FUND NON-UNION EMPLOYEE COLA (FY08) (PERSONNEL BYLAW PLANS A, B, D & E & CONTRACT EMPLOYEES) To see if the Town will vote to approve a general cost of living wage increase for the period July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 for those employees who are covered by the Personnel Bylaw Compensation Plans A, B, D and E and the Town Administrator, Director of Municipal Finance, and Police Chief, and to raise and appropriate and/or transfer the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Forty and 00/100 Dollars ($47,440.00), or any other sum, to fund such increase, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 15 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Seventy and 00/100 Dollars ($48,470.00) be raised and appropriated for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 16. FUND ELECTED OFFICIALS COMPENSATION (FY08) To see if the Town will vote to fix the salaries of elected officials for the twelve month period beginning July 1, 2007 as follows: 1) Board of Selectmen (5) $1,000.00 each 2) Moderator (1) $ 150.00 3) Constables (2) $ 100.00 each and to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Five Thousand Three Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($5,350.00), or any other sum, for this purpose, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 16 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Five Thousand Three Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($5,350.00) be raised and appropriated for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 17. FUND ORLEANS PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION CONTRACT (FY08) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds a sufficient sum of money to be added to the FY08 Salaries Accounts for the Fire Department budget for employees covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the Orleans Permanent Firefighters Association, Local 2675 I.A.F.F., or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) 68 MOTION: To indefinitely postpone Article # 17. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 18. FUND VISITOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES BY ORLEANS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE / ORLEANS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Twenty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($24,750.00), or any other sum, to be spent under the direction of the Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and the Board of Selectmen for the purposes of managing summer visitors, making the Town more user-friendly and improving the visual image of the Town, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 18 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Twenty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($24,750.00) be raised and appropriated for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary majority. ARTICLE 19. FUND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES AGREEMENTS (FY08) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-One and 00/100 Dollars ($69,791.00), or any other sum, to fund the following human services organizations for the period July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. GROUPNAME AMOUNT AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod 2,000 Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Cape Cod 5,000 Cape Cod Child Development 2,500 Cape Cod Human Services 5,000 capeAbilities 5,827 Consumer Assistance Council 120 Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands 2,500 Gosnold, Inc. 7,500 Independence House, Inc. 4,500 Interfaith Council for the Homeless 3,524 Legal Services 3,020 Lower Cape Outreach Council 6,180 NAM I 500 Nauset Together We Can/Juice Bar 5,000 Orleans After School Activities Program 10,500 Outer Cape Health Services 5,320 Sight Loss Services, Inc. 800 TOTAL $69,791 69 (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 19 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-One and 00/100 ($69,791.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary majority. ARTICLE 20. FUND JULY 4 CELEBRATION To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Ten Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($10,000.00), or any other sum, for the purpose of funding a July 4t" Celebration within the Town of Orleans. Said funds to be expended under the direction of the Town Administrator, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 20 and the sum of Ten Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($10,000.00) be raised and appropriated for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 21. FUND NAUSET BEACH DUNE RESTORATION To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds the sum of One Hundred Forty Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($145,000.00), for the purpose of funding dune restoration north of the parking lot at Nauset Beach, including all expenses incidental and related thereto, provided however that such appropriation shall be contingent upon the passage of a general override ballot question under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 §21C (Proposition 2 '/2) paragraphs (g) and (m), or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To indefinitely postpone Article # 21. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 22. AMEND THE ZONING BYLAWS SECTION 164-32, Dwellings In Commercial Structures To see if the Town will vote to amend the Orleans Zoning Bylaws by changing section 164-32 to read as follows: § 164-32. Dwellings in commercial structures or accessory to commercial uses. Dwellings in commercial structures or accessory to commercial uses may be permitted where allowed under § 164-13, subject to the following conditions: 70 1. General Requirements a. A site plan shall be submitted and reviewed as provided in § 164- 33. b. Architectural Review Committee approval is required, as provided in § 164-33.1 c. Prior to occupancy of any dwelling unit in a commercial structure, screening as described in § 164-34D(1) and as required under Site Plan approval must be installed along side and rear lot lines, except in the Village Center District. 2. Village Center District Up to three (3) units may be permitted on a lot either within the commercial structure or in a separate structure located on the same lot'. The following criteria must be met- a. In mixed use buildings, first floor units fronting on streets shall be reserved for commercial uses. b. Any building used exclusively for residential purposes must be located behind other buildings that have frontage on the street. In no case shall any building used exclusively for residential purposes front the street. c. In the event of a corner lot the Site Plan Review Committee shall determine which street frontage will be the primary street frontage. d. At least 30% of the floor area on the parcel shall be used for commercial purposes. e. One (1) off-street parking space will be required for each dwelling unit. When units with two (2) or more bedrooms are proposed parking must be provided that meets the requirements of § 164-34 or an affidavit must be supplied to the building commissioner indicating the provision, through a shared parking agreement or other means, of the off-street parking spaces. 3. Other Business Districts No more than two (2) dwelling units may be allowed on a lot within a structure used for commerce through new construction, addition, or conversion. The following criteria must be met: a. The principal use of the structure must be devoted to the commercial use. b. Lot area shall equal at least two thousand two hundred (2,200) square feet for each dwelling unit in addition to the area required for the commercial use. c. Off-street parking shall be provided for the dwelling units as per requirements of this chapter. d. For each dwelling unit having in excess of one (1) bedroom, unpaved open space of at least four hundred fifty (450) square feet shall be provided. 71 1 Up to four (4) units may be allowed, see Section 164-19.1. E. Or to take any other action relative thereto. (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 22 as printed in the warrant and the Zoning Bylaw be so amended. Planning Board Report: I am Sims McGrath, Chairman of the Planning Board. As a previous speaker has stated, Orleans now has an updated comprehensive plan to guide Orleans in the future. The Planning Board takes its responsibility as keeper of the plan seriously, and we will continue to bring to the Town issues that need to be addressed in order to preserve the positive qualities of the town for the future. This year, the Town Meeting Warrant includes 5 proposed zoning amendments. Three of the proposals come directly from the recommendations of the comprehensive plan, and two are minor changes to improve the function of the bylaw. In developing the proposals, the Planning Board held 3 public hearings, and we heard many valuable comments that were incorporated into the proposals. For each article, I will tell you the issue that was encountered in the bylaw, and how the proposed Zoning amendment provides a solution. Now on to the article. Article 22 is the first of two articles tonight that are aimed at providing housing opportunities in the Village Center District. For those not familiar with our Zoning Map the Village Center District is shown on the map here. The article proposes to amend the section that regulates Dwellings in Commercial Structures. This would include any mixed-use building in the Village Center District that contains or may contain both business and residential uses. Philosophically, the Comprehensive Plan contains a recommendation to encourage a stronger residential component in the Village Center. Practically, we recognize a need for workforce housing in the community. We hope that this article will help to address the issue. The Planning Board held public hearings on January 23 and February 13. 48 people were present at one or both. The board voted 5-0-0 to recommend your approval of this article. To explain the technicalities, I would ask the Moderator to recognize the Planning Director to use a couple of brief slides that should help explain the issue and how we've proposed to solve it. Respectfully Submitted, Sims McGrath, Jr., Chairman 72 ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary 2/3 majority. ARTICLE 23. AMEND THE ZONING BYLAWS SECTION 164-19.1, Village Center District VC To see if the Town will vote to amend the Orleans Zoning Bylaws by changing section 164-19.1 to add a new subsection E. to read as follows. § 164-19.1. Village Center District VC. Within the Village Center District, the following use and dimensional limitations shall apply, regardless of the provisions of § 164-13, Schedule of Use Regulations: E. Third Floor Housing. The purpose of this subsection is to allow increased building height in the Village Center District for the development of accessory dwelling units within commercial buildings. Up to four (4) dwelling units shall be allowed on lots when a portion of the units are located on the third floor of a commercial building. The following shall apply: 1. The vertical distance from the average undisturbed natural grade at the foundation on the street side of the building to the mean height between the bottom of the eave and the highest point of each ridge on a pitched roof shall not exceed 30 feet. In no instance shall the height to the top of the ridge exceed 42 feet. 2. Roof pitch. In accordance with this subsection, the roof must have a pitch greater than or equal to 8/12 (rise of eight for every twelve inch run). Flat roofs are prohibited under this section. No utility equipment may be placed on the roof other than that for solar collection. 3. Finished space on the third floor of the structure shall be used for residential purposes and in no case shall it be used for commercial purposes other than storage of goods. 4. Gabled and eyebrow dormers are permitted but the face of the dormer shall be set back at least 2 feet from the eave. 5. A site plan shall be submitted and reviewed as provided in § 164-33. 6. Architectural Review Committee approval is required, as provided in § 164-33.1 7. Where detached residential dwellings exist or are proposed on a lot, this third floor housing provision shall not be applicable for further development, unless authorized by the Zoning Board of Appeals through the issuance of a Special Permit. And furthermore — to see if the Town will vote to amend the Orleans Zoning Bylaws by changing section 164-21, Schedule of Lot, Yard and Bulk Requirements, to add a footnote under the Maximum Building Height column in the VC row to read: - See Section 164-19.1 E for alternative building height in the Village Center. 73 And furthermore - to see if the Town will vote to amend the Orleans Zoning Bylaws by changing section 164-4, Definitions, to include the following new language (new language is underlined): Buildina Heiaht: The vertical distance from the average undisturbed existing natural grade at the foundation on the street side of the building to the top of the ridge. Except as otherwise provided in Section 164-40-2-B, the only portions of a structure permitted above the ridge line shall be chimneys, air conditioning equipment, skylights, ventilators and antennae and other like features appurtenant to buildings which are usually carried above roofs and are not used for human occupancy and which in no event shall exceed 5 feet above the ridge line. See Section 164-19.1 E for third floor housina allowance in the Villaae Center District. Or to take any other action relative thereto. (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 23 as printed in the warrant and the Zoning Bylaw be so amended. Planning Board Report: This article also proposes a change in the allowance of apartments in the Village Center District. The Planning Board held public hearings on January 23 and February 13. 48 people were present at one or both of the hearings. The Board voted 5-0-0 to recommend your approval of this article. THE ISSUE is the same as the previous proposal: There is a need for workforce housing, but there are not a sufficient number being constructed under existing regulations. This proposal will allow increased building height for 3rd floor apartments in commercial buildings, in the Village Center District only. This is a thoughtful step for Orleans, and I want to take a few minutes to give you some background. Orleans, as many of you know, has a history of 3 and even 4 story buildings that were once the heart of the Village Center District. The Community has had 2 visioning forums on the Village Center in the last couple years. At the forums some key concepts were shown and discussed, including things like good streetscape, improving the business mix, and allowing taller buildings in order to facilitate a residential component. A sign of a healthy village center is a positive mix of businesses and residential apts. 74 The concepts were well received, and were further supported by a town-wide resident survey that also indicated interest in more upper floor housing. Again, I would ask the Moderator to recognize the Director of Planning to use a few slides to explain what is being proposed. Respectfully Submitted, Sims McGrath, Jr., Chairman ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary 2/3 majority. ARTICLE 24. AMEND THE ZONING BYLAWS SECTION 164-3, Applicability To see if the Town will vote to amend the Orleans Zoning Bylaws by changing section 164-3 to remove 164-3.C.1.iv (strikethrough language appears below to show the proposed deletion). § 164-3. Applicability. A. Noninterference. This chapter shall not interfere with or annul any other town bylaw, rule, regulation or permit, provided that, unless specifically excepted or where a conflict exists within the chapter itself, where this chapter is more stringent, it shall control. B. Conformance. Construction or operations under a building or Special Permit shall conform to any subsequent amendment of this chapter unless the use or construction is commenced within a period of six (6) months after the issuance of the permit and, in cases involving construction, unless such construction is continued through to completion as continuously and expeditiously as is reasonable. C. Nonconforming Structures and Uses. Legally preexisting, nonconforming structures or uses may be continued, in accordance with G.L. c. 40A, §6, subject to the following- 1. Alteration, Reconstruction (which shall include raze and replacement), Extension or Structural Change (collectively "alteration") to Nonconforming Single or Two Family Residential Structures. Nonconforming single or two family residential structures may be altered, reconstructed, extended or structurally changed provided that such alteration does not increase the nonconforming nature of such structure. (a) In the following circumstances alteration to a nonconforming single or two family residential structure shall not be considered an increase in the nonconforming nature of the structure and shall be allowed as of right- i. Alteration to a structure which complies with all current setbacks, yard, lot coverage and building height requirements but is located on a lot with insufficient area, where the alteration will also comply with all of said current requirements. 75 ii. Alteration to a structure which complies with all current setbacks, yard, lot coverage and building height requirements but is located on a lot with insufficient frontage, where the alteration will also comply with all of said current requirements. iii. Alteration to a structure which encroaches upon one or more required yard or setback areas, where the alteration will comply with all current setback, yard, lot coverage and building height requirements, the provisions of this subsection shall apply regardless of whether the lot complies with current area and frontage requirements. i., nl+orA+i�r, +3 a v±r:�at re �"ihinh �eiill r�r\+�r�Pth( Q3±grin± a 2 ��tiRg G+r�nGt6Io provided that eXic+iRg height Feg--iromontte .°rh3ll n9t ho ovnoorlor! (b) Except as otherwise set forth in (c) below, alteration to a nonconforming single or two family residential structure that increases the nonconforming nature of the structure may be allowed on Special Permit from the Board of Appeals provided the Board of Appeals finds that such alteration will not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing nonconforming structure. (c) Alteration to a nonconforming single or two family residential structure in such a manner as to- i. create a new dimensional nonconformity, or ii. intensify an existing nonconformity by extending further into a required setback area, or iii. increase the height of the structure greater than the allowed height, shall require the issuance of a variance by the Board of Appeals and the Special Permit finding required under subsection (b). Provided, however, the extension of an exterior wall or surface of an existing structure at or along the same nonconforming distance within a required setback area shall not require the issuance of a variance. 2. Alteration, Reconstruction, Extension or Structural Change (collectively "alteration") to Nonconforming Structures Other than Single and Two Family Structures. Other nonconforming structures or uses may be altered, reconstructed, extended or structurally changed on Special Permit from the Board of Appeals if the Board of Appeals finds that such alteration will not be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood than the existing nonconforming structure or use. The alteration of a nonconforming structure in such manner as to create a new dimensional nonconformity or to intensify an existing dimensional nonconformity, shall require the Special Permit finding and the issuance of a variance by the Board of Appeals. 76 3. Restoration. A nonconforming structure or use may be reconstructed or reinstituted if destroyed by fire or other casualty if reconstructed or reinstituted within a period of two (2) years from the date of the catastrophe, or else such reconstruction must comply with this chapter. 4. Abandonment. A nonconforming use or structure which has been abandoned or otherwise discontinued for a period of two years (2) years shall not be reestablished, and any future use of the premises shall conform to this chapter. 5. Reversion. Once changed to be conforming, no structure or use shall be permitted to revert to a nonconforming structure or use. Or to take any other action relative thereto. (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 24 as printed in the warrant and the Zoning Bylaw be so amended. Planning Board Report: The Planning Board held public hearings on January 23 and February 13. 48 people were present at one or both of the hearings. The board voted unanimously to forward this article to the Town Meeting and recommend its approval. Last May, Town Meeting approved a comprehensive rewriting of the section that regulates changes to nonconforming uses and structures. The old language was overly broad and the amendment has been a substantially improvement. However, one subsection was written to allow the intensification of nonconforming structures without the requirement of obtaining a Special Permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The intensification of a nonconforming structure is when a structure fails to meet the Town's dimensional requirements and is proposed to be expanded or enlarged. A common example is a home that is too close to the lot lines, as shown on the slide. If the owner wishes to put a 2nd floor on the structure that will also be too close to the lot lines, the new construction will intensify the nonconformity. The Zoning Board considered this change in the fall and asked the Planning Board to revisit it. Upon reflection, the Planning Board agreed and the proposed amendment would remove the section in question, thus requiring projects which intensify the nonconforming portion of structures to go through the Special Permit process. A fully conforming extension would still be allowed by right. 77 We think this change is in the best interests of the community and its residents. This essentially returns to the process that was required prior to the change last year. The Planning Board encourages your approval of the article. Respectfully Submitted, Sims McGrath, Jr., Chairman ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 25. AMEND THE ZONING BYLAWS SECTION 164-22, Modifications To see if the Town will vote to amend the Orleans Zoning Bylaws by changing section 164-22 to amend the following subsection- 164-22.D Projections. The projection of steps eaves, chimneys, cornices, bav, windows, and other building elements into any required yard shall be allowed to the degree that the State Ri 1ildiRg rniJo �Iln,n,c thorn In no event shall the degree"" RT749TJrCTf TT. proiection of steps and stoops exceed 30 square feet in area nor shall it be covered by a structure. And furthermore to amend 164-4 Definitions YARD -- An area open to the sky, located between a structure or other property line and any principal structure or element thereof. et#or than p Projections allowed to encroach on building lines and yards shall only be allowed under 16}4�,-22.D. �eFthe State Ri 1ildiRg Cede. 1)3pth is +„ ho mo�c i�ror! PeFpeR,�,,.,,gar to tttV9tFeet GrF PFGPe Fty Ii Re. Or to take any other action relative thereto. (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 25 as printed in the warrant and the Zoning Bylaw be so amended. Planning Board Report: The Planning Board held public hearings on January 23 and February 13. 48 people were present at one or both of the hearings. The board voted unanimously to forward this article to the Town Meeting and recommend its approval. This article addresses a conflict between the Zoning Bylaw and the State Building Code concerning the encroachment of minor building components such as steps, chimneys, and eaves into required yard setback areas. Such minor projections have been traditionally permitted in the Town, by reference to the State Building Code. The new State Building Code does not address the issue, so a change to the local bylaw is appropriate. 78 This article would clarify the language so that minor projections would continue to be allowed. To minimize impacts, steps and stoops provided for means of egress are limited to 30 square feet in area. Respectfully Submitted, Sims McGrath, Jr., Chairman ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 26. AMEND THE ZONING BYLAWS SECTION 164-31, Apartment Development To see if the Town will vote to amend the Orleans Zoning Bylaws by changing section 164-31 B. to read as follows: (proposed new text is underlined) B. Lot Area. Minimum lot area shall equal sixty thousand (60,000) square feet contiguous buildable upland area. Seven Thousand (7,000) square feet of contiguous buildable upland area shall be provided per dwelling unit, except that in the Rural Business District fourteen thousand (14,000) square feet of contiguous buildable upland area shall be provided per dwelling unit. Alternatively, in each structure in which the floor area devoted to dwellings is less than that devoted to business, minimum lot area shall equal three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet contiguous buildable upland area per dwelling unit, plus the area covered by the building, plus the area required for parking servicing the business use. Or to take any other action relative thereto. (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 26 as printed in the warrant and the Zoning Bylaw be so amended. Planning Board Report: This last zoning article concerns apartment development in the Rural Business Districts. There is some history here, and I would like to ask your indulgence for an extra minute or two while I detail the considerations that went into this article. Let me call your attention briefly to the Town Zoning Map on the screen. The 2 areas seen here in green are the rural business districts of the town. There is one in East Orleans located basically at the intersection of Beach Road and Barley Neck Road. There is another RB District in South Orleans located near the intersection of Routes 39 and 28. These Districts were originally zoned Limited Business and General Business. In 1976 the Planning Board established them as "RURAL" Business Districts that were intended to provide opportunities for neighborhood scale goods and services. 79 A zoning district is defined by the uses that are allowed within it. The RB districts in Orleans allow small business establishments that serve the needs of the immediate area. They are places to get a gallon of milk, a sandwich at lunch, or maybe a haircut. Business retail space is limited to 1,500 s.f.. The number of businesses is not limited, only the size of each individual business to maintain the rural charm of these areas. This is the purpose for which the Rural Business District was created. Multifamily development is currently allowed by Special Permit in all of the Business Districts. Presently apartments can be constructed at the same level of density in the Rural Business District as they can in all other business districts, 6 units per acre. What we are learning is that this same level of density, while appropriate in some business districts may no longer be appropriate for the Rural Business Districts. Over the last year, the Planning Dept. has fielded a number of comments and concerns about the density, scale, and change of character in the Rural Business District in East Orleans as it has undergone some re-development and recent investment. At the heart of the concern was the outright loss of the Rural Business District parcels to solely residential use. This type of outright conversion is not consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Initially the Planning Board held public hearings on January 23 and February 13 to discuss prohibiting further apartment development in these business districts. 48 people attended one or both of the hearings. Many residents supported this prohibition, and the board received a petition supporting this as well. Other residents urged the board to take a different approach and not totally remove the allowance for multifamily development in the Rural Business Districts. The Planning Board held a subsequent public hearing on the article which appears in your Warrant. The proposed change would lower the density that apartments can be built to in the district. At the second public hearing, held March 13 and attended by 26 people, the board received many positive comments, along with another petition to make no changes in the allowable density in the district. After the public hearings and upon reflection, the Planning Board voted unanimously to forward the article to the Town Meeting and recommend its approval. What is before you tonight is a compromise that addresses density concerns while still allowing for an appropriate level of apartment development in the future. This amendment will allow multifamily development but at a lower density. Business opportunities on the parcels would be preserved and mixed use 80 developments would be encouraged. This balanced approach will bring any future project more in scale with the rural intent of the area. Existing apartment projects are not impacted as they operate under the terms of the Special Permits. The Planning Board has crafted this article so that it will not affect workforce housing. If approved, the article will not change the ability to have an apartment accessory to a commercial use. In other words, the change will continue to allow apartment over stores. We feel the proposal will help protect the character of the RB district and reserve space for the types of small businesses that are intended and encourage in the districts. Respectfully Submitted, Sims McGrath, Jr., Chairman ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary 2/3 majority. ARTICLE 27. TRANSFER WATER SERVICE CONNECTION To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Forty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($40,000.00), or any other sum, from the Water Service Connection Funds Reserved for Appropriation Account to the Water Service Connection Account, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #27 as printed in the warrant and the sum of Forty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($40,000.00) be transferred from the Water Reserve for Appropriations Account to the Water Service Expense Account for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 28. ACCEPT COLLINS LANE LAYOUT AS A PUBLIC WAY To see if the Town will vote to accept the doings and report of the Selectmen filed with the Town Clerk on March 22, 2007, relative to the layout of Collins Lane as a town road, and instruct the Selectmen to accept as a gift or to purchase or take by eminent domain on behalf of the Town of Orleans the land and/or any interest in the land within the sidelines of said layout for this purpose, or to take any other action relative thereto. (2/3 Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 28 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 81 ARTICLE 29. AUTHORIZE LEASE OF NAUSET BEACH CONCESSION STAND To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease on such terms as they deem appropriate, the Nauset Beach Concession stand for a period not to exceed five (5) years, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 29 as printed in the warrant and the Board of Selectmen be authorized to lease the Nauset Beach Concession Stand for a period not exceeding five (5) years on such additional terms and conditions as they deem appropriate. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 30. CHANGE OF USE FOR FORMER COMPOSTING BUILDING AT TRI-TOWN SEPTAGE TREATMENT FACILITY To see if the Town will vote to transfer care, custody and control of the Town land together with buildings located thereon, formerly used as the composting building at the Tri-Town Septage Treatment Facility, from the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of a municipal septage treatment plant and recreational facilities to the Board of Selectmen for a municipal septage treatment facility and Highway Department purposes, or take any other action relative thereto. (2/3 Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 30 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 31. MODIFY WIND TURBINE LEASE LOCATION IN WATERSHED To see if the Town will vote to further amend the action taken under Article 28 of the 2005 Annual Town Meeting which authorized the location(s) for the installation of two wind turbines in the Town Watershed, which action was previously amended under Article 29 of the 2006 Annual Town Meeting to authorize an alternative location, by further authorizing an alternative location as shown on a sketch plan entitled "Revised Lease Area for Wind Turbines", dated March 16, 2006, on file with the Town Clerk, provided however that not more than two wind turbines are located in the Watershed, and to ratify and confirm in all other respects the vote taken under Article 28 of the 2005 Annual Town Meeting, including without limitation petitioning the state legislature for special legislation exempting the lease so authorized from the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 30B and Article 97 of the Amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution if required, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required). 82 [Lease . real for Wind Tluirbines Gr Y 9 V 110 Town of Orleans M3 t F r 10 1 e d A New Alternate Site -1 LE4 IL I I F1 [ d Approve Site 2006 STM J J; 010 ----------------------------- . M proved Turbine Sites ,'-,,,,1,,,,, 2006 ATM Watershed qJ E] 5 1 Lease Area I"10 Public Well Map Dated.- 3/7/2007 wrr MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 31 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 32. AUTHORIZE INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT NAUSET BEACH MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT To see if the Town will vote pursuant to Chapter 3, Section 3-5-3 of the Orleans Home Rule Charter to authorize the Board of Selectmen, acting as the Park Commissioners, to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Chatham. The Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions for the joint management of Nauset Beach (South of the Nauset Beach parking Lot) for the 83 period May 1, 2007 through April 30, 2012. A copy of said Agreement is on file with the Town Clerk, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to enter into the Nauset Beach Management Agreement in the form on file with the Town Clerk, except that under Section VII of the proposed Agreement, setting forth Revenue Distribution percentages for each Town, be amended by including the following language: "Provided, however, that the Boards of Selectmen of each Town shall have the right, during the term hereof, by mutual agreement, to modify the Revenue Distribution percentages set forth herein, to reflect physical changes in Nauset Beach as those changes occur. Provided, further, that no such modification of the Revenue Distribution percentages which results in Orleans receiving less than 85% of the total out of town sticker fees shall be effective unless approved by vote of the Orleans Town Meeting." ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 33. ADOPT M.G.L. Ch. 32B §18 — RETIREE MEDICARE OPTION To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of MG.L. Chapter 32B §18, an act which would require that all retirees, their spouses and dependents who are enrolled in Medicare Part A at no cost to the retiree, their spouse or dependents, or eligible for coverage thereunder at no cost to a retiree, their spouse or dependents, be required to transfer to a medicare extension plan offered by the town. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 33 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 34. ACQUIRE LAND OWNED BY SPARROW FAMILY— 58 NAMEQUOIT ROAD To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, by purchase, by eminent domain or otherwise, for conservation, open space, and passive recreation, all or a portion of the land located at 58 Namequoit Road, South Orleans, MA consisting of approximately 6.45 acres, shown on the Orleans Assessor's Map 69 as Parcel 34; and being also shown as Lot 5 on plan recorded in the Barnstable Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 535 Page 43; and to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, or borrow a sum of money for such acquisition, provided, however, that no funds, shall be borrowed hereunder unless the Town shall have voted at an election to exempt the amounts required to pay for the bond from the limitations of Proposition 2 '/2 so-called, if required; and, such land shall be under the control and management of the Conservation Commission and, further, to authorize the Board of 84 Selectmen and/or the Conservation Commission to file on behalf of the Town any and all applications deemed necessary for grants and/or reimbursement from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts deemed necessary under the Self-Help Act (Chapter 132A, §11) and/or any others in any way connected with the scope of this article, and, further, to authorize the Board of Selectmen to negotiate the purchase of the land and to make the decision to enter into any agreement to purchase the land and to execute any and all instruments as may be necessary on behalf of the Town, including the grant of a conservation restriction, or to take any other action relative thereto. (2/3 Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 34 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of One Million Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,275,000.00) be appropriated for this purpose and for all costs incidental and related thereto, and to raise such appropriation the Treasurer, with approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow the sum of Two Hundred Thirty- Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($235,000.00), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, section 7, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore, provided however that this vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitations on total taxes imposed by the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 21C (Proposition 2 '/2 so called) the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the borrowing approved by this vote; and further that the sum of Five Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($500,000.00) be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund; and further that the sum of Five Hundred Forty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($540,000.00) be transferred from funds to be received from Barnstable County for this purpose; and further that the Board of Selectmen and the Conservation Commission be authorized to take all actions necessary to carry out the acquisition of the land in accordance with the provisions of the article and this vote. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary 2/3 majority. ARTICLE 35. FUND "IN FROM THE STREETS" PROGRAM — BY PETITION To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds, the sum of Two Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2,000.00) to fund the "In From the Streets" program sponsored by the Cape Cod Council of Churches, HAC, and Duffy Health Care in Fiscal Year 2007. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: By petitioner Winifred Fitzgerald, To accept and adopt Article #35 as printed in the warrant, and that the sum of Two Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2,000.00) be transferred from available funds for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary majority. 85 ARTICLE 36. RESCIND SELECTMEN'S POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING TEMPORARY SIGN PERMITS — BY PETITION To see if the Town will vote to rescind the action of the Board of Selectmen taken at their meeting of August 30, 2006 in approving a Policy Statement regarding Temporary Sign permits; said rescission would restore the Temporary Sign regulations in force under the Town of Orleans Zoning By-Laws, Article V, Section 164-35; or take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: By petitioner Murray Bernard, to accept and adopt Article # 36 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary majority. ARTICLE 38. FREE CASH To see if the Town will vote to transfer from Free Cash in the Town's Treasury a sum of money to be used for the reduction of taxes, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 38 and that the sum of Five Hundred Eighteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($518,000.00) be transferred from available funds for this purpose for FY08. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 39. CLOSING ARTICLE And to act on any other business that may legally come before the meeting. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To adjourn Town Meeting. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. The ANNUAL TOWN MEETING was closed at 10:24 p.m. 86 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING "DOINGS" October 22, 2007 At 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 22, 2007, the Special Town Meeting that was to be held was adjourned for lack of a quorum by Selectboard Chair, John P. Hinckley, Jr., to reconvene on Monday, October 29, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. Before the assembled audience, Mr. Hinckley made the following presentation: "For 22 years, this year's recipient of the Orleans Citizen of the Year Award extended to the adults and children of this Town devoted and caring service. We wish to honor this individual, who has expanded their personal contribution to the Town far beyond their considerable professional skill and expertise to embrace the wider horizons of human need. A devoted mother and grandmother... who has touched many of us present here tonight. This year's Orleans Citizen of the Year Award is presented to our former Elementary School and Town nurse, Ann S. Phillips". SPECIAL TOWN MEETING "DOINGS" October 29, 2007 The Special Town Meeting was held on Monday, October 29, 2007 in the Nauset Regional Middle School Gym. The Special Town Meeting was opened at 6:46 p.m. when a quorum of 268 voters was announced by Town Clerk, Cynthia S. May. There was a total of 302 voters in attendance. Tellers sworn in were Wally Swidrak, Jane Hinckley and Harry Mirick. Board of Selectmen Chair, John P. Hinckley, Jr. announced that due to the absence of the Moderator, the first order of business was the election of a temporary moderator for this meeting. He asked for nominations from the floor. David A. Lyttle was nominated and seconded. No other nominations were forthcoming. MOTION: To close nominations for moderator of this meeting. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. MOTION: To elect David A. Lyttle as moderator for this Special Town Meeting. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 87 Mr. Lyttle was sworn in by the Town Clerk and assumed his duties as moderator. PROCEDURAL MOTION John Hinckley, Jr. made a motion to dispense with the reading of the Warrant except the Preamble, Conclusion and Attestation thereof. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. PROCEDURAL MOTION John Hinckley, Jr. made a motion that all Town Officials or department managers or their duly designated representative, required to attend Town Meeting pursuant to Section 2-7-3 of the charter all of whom are not residents of the Town of Orleans be permitted to address the Special Town Meeting on matters affecting their office or department. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 1. PAY BILLS OF PRIOR YEARS To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds a sum of money to pay bills of prior years under the provisions of Chapter 179, Acts of 1941, as amended, or to take any other action relative thereto. (9/10 Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #1 and that the sum of Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Four and 69/100 Dollars ($5,384.69) be transferred from available funds to pay the following unpaid bills: Vendor Amount Starfish Radiator $60.00 Plymouth Police Academy $300.00 Kaleidoscope Imprints $1,040.30 Andrew McLaughlin $112.92 William Norton $375.71 Kerry O'Conner $160.32 James Rosato $17.37 Travis Tebbetts $35.29 Matthew Watts $131.75 Agway of Orleans $158.47 Kimball Midwest $2,720.75 Groundwater Analytical $289.80 Total $5,384.69 ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 88 ARTICLE 2. TRANSFER ARTICLE To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds and/or authorize the transfer from various line items within current appropriations, such sums of money as necessary to supplement the operating budgets of the various Town departments for Fiscal Year 2008 as follows: Transfer One Thousand Ninety-Eight and 00/100 Dollars ($1,098.00), or any other sum, from the Assessing Department Expense Account to the Assessing Department Salary Account. MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #2 and that the sum of One Thousand Ninety-Eight and 00/100 Dollars ($1,098.00) be transferred from the Assessing Department Expense Account to the Assessing Department Salary Account. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 3. FUND BEACH SNACK BARS FEASIBILITY STUDY To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of Twenty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($20,000.00), or any other sum, for the purpose of funding a feasibility study for the renovation of the existing snack bars at Nauset Beach and Skaket Beach and authorize the Board of Selectmen and/or the Town Administrator to apply for and accept any Federal, State, County or other funds that may be available for this purpose and to enter into Intermunicipal Agreements for acceptance of any such grants or funds which shall be used to offset the total appropriation authorized herein, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #3 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Twenty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($20,000.00) be transferred from the Parks & Beaches Salary Account for this purpose. ACTION: Standing count carries by the necessary majority, YES=200, NO=70 ARTICLE 4. FUND ROCK HARBOR BULKHEAD RECONSTRUCTION To see if the Town will vote to borrow and/or transfer from available funds a sufficient sum for the purpose of replacement of the bulkhead at Rock Harbor, including all expenses incidental and related thereto; provided however that such vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitations of total taxes imposed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 § 21C (Proposition 2 '/2) the amounts required to pay the principal and interest of the borrowing approved by such vote and further authorize the Board of Selectmen and/or Town Administrator to apply for and accept any Federal, State, County or other funds that may be available for this purpose and to enter into Intermunicipal Agreements for acceptance of any such grants or funds which shall be used to 89 offset the total appropriation authorized herein, or to take any other action relative thereto. (3/4 Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #4 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of One Million One Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,100,000.00) be appropriated for this purpose and for costs incidental and related thereto, and to raise such appropriation the Treasurer, with approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow the sum of sum of One Million One Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,100,000.00), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, section 7 clause (9), or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore, provided however that this vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitations on total taxes imposed by the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 21 C (Proposition 2 '/2 so called) the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the borrowing approved by such vote. ACTION: Standing vote carries by the necessary % majority, YES=283, NO=3 ARTICLE 5. AUTHORIZE TRANSFER CABLE FRANCHISE FEES To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Cable Fees Reserve for Appropriation Account the sum of Ten Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($10,000.00) to the Cable TV Expense Account, or any other sum, to be spent under the direction of the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of contract negotiations, and the sum of Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) to the Cable TV Salaries Account, or any other sum, for backup operation of the Town's electronic communications media, or to take any other action related thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #5 and that the sum of Fifteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($15,000.00) be transferred from the Cable Reserve for Appropriation Account as follows: 1) Ten Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($10,000.00) to the Cable TV Expense Account; and 2) Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) to the Cable TV Salaries Account. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 6. AMEND BOARD OF SELECTMEN FEES To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to increase the fees for certain Liquor Licenses and fees for certain boat slips and moorings, as published in the Orleans Cape Codder on September 28, 2007 and on file in the 90 offices of the Board of Selectmen and the Town Clerk, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #6 and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to increase fees by not more than the amounts published in the Orleans Cape Codder and as on file in the offices of the Board of Selectmen and Town Clerk. ACTION: Standing vote fails to pass by the necessary majority, YES=77, NO=196 ARTICLE 7. AMEND TOWN CLERK FEES To see if the Town will vote to increase the fees titled "Town Clerk Fees" as published in the Orleans Cape Codder on September 28, 2007 and on file in the offices of the Board of Selectmen and the Town Clerk, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #7 and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to increase fees by not more than the amounts published in the Orleans Cape Codder and as on file in the offices of the Board of Selectmen and Town Clerk. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary majority. ARTICLE 8. AMEND PARK COMMISSIONERS FEES To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen, acting as Park Commissioners, to increase the fees for resident off-road vehicle stickers, as published in the Orleans Cape Codder on September 28, 2007 and on file in the offices of the Board of Selectmen and the Town Clerk, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #8 and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to increase fees by not more than the amounts published in the Orleans Cape Codder and as on file in the offices of the Board of Selectmen and Town Clerk. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary majority. ARTICLE 9. FUND ORLEANS MANAGERS UNION CONTRACT To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($125,000.00) to be added to the FY07 and FY08 Salaries Accounts, and the sum of Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($25,000.00) to undertake a classification/compensation 91 study of existing positions for various town departments with employees covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the Orleans Managers Union, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #9 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of One Hundred Twenty-five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($125,000.00) be transferred from available funds to the FY07 and FY08 Salaries accounts, and that the sum of Twenty-five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($25,000.00) be transferred from available funds to undertake a classification/compensation study. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 10. FUND UNITED STEELWORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO CONTRACT To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of Thirty- Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($35,000.00) to be added to the FY07 Salaries Accounts and raise and appropriate the sum of Forty-Eight Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($48,000.00) to be added to the FY08 Salaries Accounts for various town departments with employees covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the Town and the United Steelworkers of America, AFL-CIO, provided however that the sum of $48,000 shall be contingent upon the passage of a general override ballot question under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 §21C (Proposition 2 '/2) paragraphs (g) and (m), or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #10 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Thirty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($35,000.00) be transferred from available funds to the FY07 Salaries Accounts, and that the sum of Forty- Eight Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($48,000.00) be raised and appropriated to be added to the FY08 Salaries Accounts, provided, however, that the sum of $48,000 shall be contingent upon the passage of a general override ballot question to exempt this amount from the limitations on total taxes imposed by the Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 21 C (Proposition 2 '/2 so called). ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 11. AUTHORIZE LEASE FOR SKAKET BEACH CONCESSION STAND To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen, acting as the Park Commissioners, to lease on such terms as they deem appropriate, the Skaket Beach Concession Stand for a period not to exceed five (5) years or to take any other action relative thereto. 92 MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #11 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary majority ARTICLE 12. AMEND MAY 2007 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING VOTE (COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT PROGRAM BUDGET) To see if the Town would vote to amend the action taken under Article 4 of the May 2007 Annual Town Meeting as follows: That the sum of Four Hundred Eighty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($480,000.00) be amended to the sum of Five Hundred Thirty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($530,000.00), to include funding of all nine items set forth in Article 4, and in all other respects the action taken under Article 4 is hereby ratified and confirmed, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #12 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 13. ACQUIRE LAND AT 21 CAPTAIN LINNELL ROAD To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, by purchase, or otherwise, for the land located at 21 Captain Linnell Road, shown on the Orleans Assessor's Map 24 as Parcel 15 for general municipal purposes and, further, to authorize the Board of Selectmen to negotiate the purchase of the land and to make the decision to enter into any agreement to purchase the land and to execute any and all instruments as may be necessary on behalf of the Town, including the grant of a conservation restriction, or to take any other action relative thereto, provided however that such vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitations of total taxes imposed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 § 21C (Proposition 2 '/2) amounts required to pay the principal and interest of the borrowing approved by such vote and further authorize the Board of Selectmen and/or Town Administrator to apply for and accept any Federal, State, County or other funds that may be available for this purpose and to enter into Intermunicipal Agreements for acceptance of any such grants or funds which shall be used to offset the total appropriation authorized herein, or to take any other action relative thereto. (3/4 Vote Required) MOTION: That the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($125,000.00) be and hereby is appropriated to pay costs of acquiring, by gift, purchase or otherwise, the land located at 21 Captain Linnell Road, shown on the Orleans Assessor's Map 24 as Parcel 15 for open space and drainage purposes, that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, is hereby authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to 93 Chapter 44, Section 7(3) of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore, and, further, that the Selectmen are authorized to negotiate the purchase of this land and to enter into any agreement to purchase the land and to execute any and all instruments as they may find necessary in connection therewith, including the grant of a conservation restriction; provided, however, that no funds shall be borrowed or expended hereunder unless and until the Town votes to exempt from the limitations of total taxes imposed by Chapter 59, Section 21C of the General Laws (Proposition 2 '/2) the amounts required to pay the principal and interest of the borrowing approved by this vote, and further that the Board of Selectmen and/or Town Administrator are authorized to apply for and accept any Federal, State, County or other funds that may be available for this purpose and to enter into Intermunicipal Agreements for acceptance of any such grants or funds which shall be used to offset the total appropriation authorized by this vote. MOTION: To move the question. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously to move the question. ACTION: Standing vote carries by the necessary % majority, YES=242, NO=16. _.,.._d. Neap 24 Parcel 15 ` ..., Captain �nnell Road: swcAKET SEACH ROAD milli m .mm�Ym, W' p w Subject Parcel: Captain lnnell Rd °°' ,^'` ✓„r ,, hlllllll� �" ""'"' NOT r,"sc:u" 94 ARTICLE 14. CLOSING ARTICLE And to act on any other business that may legally come before the meeting. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To adjourn the Special Town Meeting. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously Special Town Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ANNUAL ELECTION "DOINGS" May 15, 2007 The Annual Town Election was held on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at the Legion Hall. The polls opened at 7:00 am and closed at 8:00 pm. A total 606 voters turned out for the election - 11% of the 5,270 registered voters. Poll workers for the day were: Mary Walker- Warden, Eric Ehnstrom and Jennifer Smith -Assistant Wardens, poll workers : Gloria Edwards, Paul Edwards, Pat Estabrook, Henry Fales, Elinor Felt, Betty Floyd, Judy Gilchrist, Molly Hidden, Anne Howell, Jane Klimshuk, Gloria Mellin, Barbara Miller, Harry Mirick, Joan Spieker and Virginia Wiley. Constables were John Fitzpatrick and Mary Stevens. Precinct Precinct 1 2 TOTAL Ballots Counted 284 322 606 Moderator Duane P. Landreth 223 267 490 All Others 3 5 8 Blanks 58 50 108 284 322 606 Selectmen Mark Carron 186 204 390 Jon Fuller 218 262 480 Vincent 011ivier 2 10 12 Paul O'Connor 4 7 11 All Others 8 7 15 Blanks 150 154 304 95 Board of Health Augusta McKusick 216 270 486 All Others 4 1 5 Blanks 64 51 115 284 322 606 Constable John Fitzpatrick 231 275 506 Mary Stevens 213 264 477 All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 124 105 229 568 644 1212 Orleans Housing Authority Rosalie Cameron 15 23 38 All Others 9 9 18 Blanks 260 290 550 284 322 606 Nauset Reg. School Committee Robert Jones 223 270 493 All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 61 52 113 284 322 606 Orleans Elem. School Committee Gwynne Guzzeau 186 248 434 Mary A. Lyttle 221 282 503 All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 161 114 275 568 644 1212 Trustee for Snow Library (3 yr. Term) Megan Fates 214 266 480 Robert Singer 216 262 478 Barbara O'Connor 5 2 7 All Others 3 2 5 Blanks 130 112 242 568 644 1212 Trustee for Snow Library (2 yr. Term) Barbara O'Connor 11 7 18 All Others 12 11 23 Blanks 261 304 565 284 322 606 96 Question 1: Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to assess an additional one hundred seventy-one thousand and 00/100 dollars ($171,000.00) in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding and paying Town departmental expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007? YES 169 225 394 NO 109 90 199 Blank 6 7 13 284 322 606 Question 2: Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to assess an additional one hundred fifty thousand and 00/100 dollars ($150,000.00) in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding a feasibility study for pre-design engineering relative to the implementation of the comprehensive wastewater management plan (CWMP), for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007? YES 173 229 402 NO 105 83 188 Blank 6 10 16 284 322 606 Question 3: Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to assess an additional one hundred forty-five thousand and 00/100 dollars ($145,000.00) in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding dune restoration north of the parking lot at Nauset Beach, including all expenses incidental and related thereto, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007? YES 112 144 256 NO 157 158 315 Blank 15 20 35 284 322 606 97 Question 4: Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition 2 '/2, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the purchase of an aerial ladder truck for the Fire Department, including all expenses incidental and related thereto? YES 168 190 358 NO 107 125 232 Blank 9 7 16 284 322 606 Question 5: Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition 2 '/2, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the preparation of design plans for replacement of the bulkhead at Rock Harbor, including all expenses incidental and related thereto? YES 169 212 381 NO 105 99 204 Blank 10 11 21 284 322 606 Question 6: Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition 2 '/2, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund a portion of the purchase of all or a portion of the land located at 58 Namequoit Road, South Orleans, MA consisting of approximately 6.45 acres, shown on the Orleans Assessor's Map 69 as Parcel 34; and being also shown as Lot 5 on plan recorded in the Barnstable Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 535 Page 43, including all expenses incidental and related thereto? YES 159 214 373 NO 115 96 211 Blank 10 12 22 284 322 606 98 Question 7: Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition 2 '/2, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the local share of the town's ongoing pavement management program to repair, resurface and reconstruct town roadways, including all expenses incidental and related thereto? YES 162 215 377 NO 111 95 206 Blank 11 12 23 284 322 606 A True Copy, Attest: Cynthia S. May, Town Clerk SPECIAL ELECTION "DOINGS" October 30, 2007 The Special Town Election was held on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at the Legion Hall. The polls opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m. A total of 540 voters turned out for the election - 10% of the 5,346 registered voters. Poll workers for the day were: Mary Walker and Jimmy Dishner, Wardens, Gail Meyers Lavin and Cathy Southworth, Deputy Wardens and Election Workers: Patricia Bradley, Sandy Chernick, Eleanor Felt, Betty Floyd, Judy Gilchrist, Joan Grant, Lynn Hibbert, Molly Hidden, Jane Klimshuk, Sandra Light, Nancy McMorrow, Harry Mirick, Beverly Muto, Nick Muto, Joan Spieker and Virginia Wiley. Also present was Constables, John Fitzpatrick and Mary Stevens. Polls closed at 8:00 p.m. QUESTION 1. Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition 2 '/2, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the replacement of the bulkhead at Rock Harbor, including all expenses incidental and related thereto? Precinct 001 002 Total YES 146 265 411 NO 66 88 154 Blank 0 0 0 212 353 565 99 QUESTION 2. Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to assess an additional Forty-Eight Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($48,000.00) in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of implementing the recommendations of an existing classification/compensation study for positions in the Steelworkers Laborers union? Precinct 001 002 Total YES 118 205 323 NO 91 141 232 Blank 3 7 10 212 353 565 QUESTION 3. Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition 2 '/2, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the purchase of the land located at 21 Captain Linnell Road, shown on the Orleans Assessor's Map 24 as Parcel 15, including all expenses incidental and related thereto? Precinct 001 002 Total YES 131 229 360 NO 81 124 205 Blank 0 0 0 212 353 565 2007 DOG LICENSES 14 Females @ $12.00 $168.00 57 Males @ $12.00 $684.00 279 Neutered males @ $6.00 $1,674.00 353 Spayed females @ 6.00 $2,118.00 2 Kennels @ $50.00 $100.00 TOTAL $4,744.00 100 2007 SHELLFISH PERMITS 133 Out-of-State Permits @ $50 $ 6,650 355 Mass Resident Permits @ $30 $10,650 404 Orleans Resident Permits @ $20 $ 8,080 205 Residents over 65 years @ $10 $ 2,050 18 Duplicate Permits @ $1 $18 TOTAL $27,448 PASSPORTS In 2007, we received $21,570.00 in revenue as a result of processing 719 passport applications. VITAL RECORDS RECORDED Birth Comparisons: 28 recorded in 2005 20 recorded in 2006 41 recorded in 2007 Marriages Comparisons: 85 recorded in 2005 72 recorded in 2006 71 recorded in 2007 Deaths Comparisons: 98 recorded in 2005 102 recorded in 2006 79 recorded in 2007 101 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE There were 20 meetings held in 2007: • 40 sign applications were reviewed • 14 exterior alteration applications were reviewed • 2 commercial additions were reviewed • Fees Collected: $750 Respectfully submitted, Cassandra Carroll, Chairperson BARNSTABLE COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF DELEGATES The Assembly of Delegates is the legislative branch of Cape Cod Regional Government, known of Barnstable County. Each town located within Barnstable County is duly represented on the Assembly of Delegates with Delegates elected by the voters in each of the municipalities where they reside. On Tuesday, November 7, 2006, fifteen Delegates were elected to serve during the Assembly of Delegates' tenth session for a two-year period. On January 3, 2007 the fifteen Delegates were sworn in by County Clerk, Scott Nickerson. Charlotte B. Striebel (Yarmouth) was elected Speaker, Raymond Gottwald (Harwich) was elected Deputy Speaker, and Diane C. Thompson, not a Delegate, was elected Clerk of the Assembly. The legislative powers of the County are vested in the Assembly of Delegates, and except as provided in the Barnstable County Home Rule Charter, the acts of the Assembly of Delegates are required to be by ordinance. The Assembly of Delegates holds regular meetings on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Chamber of the Assembly of Delegates, First District Courthouse, Barnstable, MA. A Delegate's vote is a weighted vote based on the 2000 U. S. Decennial Census with Barnstable County having the largest vote of 21.52% and Truro having the smallest vote of 0.94%. During 2007 the Assembly of Delegates reviewed and adopted the Board of County Commissioner's budget for fiscal year 2008. Prior to the end of Fiscal Year 2007, it was projected that the County would end its fiscal year balanced or that there would be a small deficit. This is due to the decrease in activity at the Registry of Deeds. The Fiscal Year 2008 budget was adopted based on the continued projection that revenues at the Registry of Deeds would be at a decreased level because of slow economic conditions in the real estate industry. The Fiscal Year 2008 budget reflects reductions in the budgets of County departments and also reflects decreases or the elimination of funding for grant programs based on the projection that the real estate market would remain flat. 102 The Assembly of Delegates adopted an ordinance that revised the timeline for the submission of the County Commissioners' budget and the budget process. The Assembly of Delegates rescinded amounts authorized in the Capital Projects Fund as originally appropriated during various fiscal years. An Emergency Ordinance was adopted for a supplemental appropriation for a water quality issue that occurred at the Fire Training Academy. A subsequent ordinance was adopted to further the cleanup operation at the Academy. An ordinance was adopted for the purpose of funding the conversion of the gym in the old County jail to a water testing lab for the County Health Department. The Assembly of Delegates adopted an ordinance that established a Growth Incentive Zone on Route 28 in Yarmouth. This was the second Growth Incentive Zone established in Barnstable County. The first was established in the town of Barnstable. The town of Yarmouth and the Cape Cod Commission collaborated on the ordinance that was adopted. An ordinance was adopted that authorized the County Commissioners to enter into a long-term lease with Gosnold, Inc. for the premises located at 875 County Road, Pocasset, for the purpose of the continued operation of the MICA program. The Assembly of Delegates received testimony from residents about a pending bill to ban all household cleaning products which contain a phosphorous compound in concentrations in excess of a trace quantity, with certain exceptions, and adopted a resolution to support bill numbered S536. Representatives from the Cape Care Coalition kept the Assembly of Delegates informed about their work during the year, and the Assembly of Delegates adopted a resolution that encouraged the Cape Care Coalition to work with the Commonwealth's Connector Board and others as the Cape Care Coalition designs a program that provides health care coverage for all. Delegates serve on various Standing Committees. Each Standing Committee reviews certain components of the proposed County budget. Committees examine department budgets, review new programs, and also look at the goals and effectiveness of each program being operated within Barnstable County. During 2007 there were six Standing Committees. The Standing Committees were involved with many regional issues. Below is a list of the committees and there is a brief description of some of the issues that the committees worked on during 2007: • The Standing Committee on Finance, in addition to the overwhelming task of reviewing the budget, looked at every major decision rendered by the County that has financial implications. The Committee is kept abreast of activity at the Registry of Deeds, funding activity within each County 103 department, and remained active throughout each year as supplemental budgets were required. • The Standina Committee on Economic Affairs monitored the revenues received from the purchase of the Barnstable County license plates, and the grants that were awarded by the County from those revenues. • The Standina Committee on Natural Resources worked on growth management initiatives and County wastewater management issues. • The Standina Committee on Public Services worked on issues relating to the jail and house of correction and the potential use of the existing buildings within the County complex. • The Standina Committee on Health and Human Services worked closely with the Barnstable County Human Services Advisory Council as it prioritized its needs for funding and examined where future funding could be obtained. At the end of the year the committee submitted a report of its findings and its recommendations to the County Commissioners. • The Standina Committee on Governmental Reaulations reviewed and recommended the adoption of the proposed ordinance that adopted a Growth Incentive Zone in the town of Yarmouth. A complete list of Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Assembly of Delegates is available upon request. The Clerk of the Assembly of Delegates continued to update and expand the Web page for the Assembly. The page includes information about the Assembly and the County in general, describes the work of the Assembly, and lists the Assembly's regular meetings and Standing Committee meetings. The page provides a short biography about each Delegate. The site can be accessed at http-//www.vsf.cape.com/—aofd/. Respectfully submitted, Mark Boardman, Orleans Delegate BOARD OF ASSESSORS We submit the following fiscal information for the period ending June 30, 2007 in compliance with Chapter 58, 59 and 60 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Department of Revenue approved the fiscal year 2007 tax rate at $4.27 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. The Real and Personal property bills mailed on November 7, 2006 accounted for $16,427,498.56 of the $25,697,437.46 budget or 63.9%. The total real and personal property taxable value was $3,847,189,360 increasing 8.4% from fiscal 2006. The Board of Assessors committed 5,275 residential; 492 commercial/industrial; 78 mixed use; 37 Chapter 61 properties; 2,571 personal property; 9,930 motor vehicles and 905 boat accounts to the collector of taxes. 104 The Board of Assessors approved 101 exemptions. They reviewed 101 real property and 60 personal property abatement applications. Ellie Marinaccio retired on May 1, 2007 after 13 years of dedicated service to the Town of Orleans. We already dearly miss her and wish Ellie all the best in the future. Respectfully submitted, Orleans Board of Assessors Timothy J. Brady Cynthia A. Eagar Mary Lou Cassese BIKEWAYS COMMITTEE The Bike and Walkways Committee Charge is to preserve, promote, and enhance the Town's biking and walking resources by: • Actively monitoring existing bike and pedestrian routes providing recommendations to the Board of Selectmen for improvements as related to user safety, as well as the need for future bike and walking routes. • Assisting in the implementation of these recommendations. • Sponsoring or assisting projects intended to support the growth of safe cycling and walking in Orleans and on Cape Cod. The committee comprises up to 7 members with Jon Fuller as Selectmen Liaison Patricia Bradley, Chair June 2008 Kevin Higgins, Vice Chair June 2008 Alison Flynn, Secretary June 2008 Anne Carron June 2010 Jim Demaree June 2009 Andy Pavelko June 2010 Judith Weil June 2010 The Committee believes that bicycling and walking are important means of local transportation and are popular activities in the Town for residents as well as seasonal visitors and has worked on the following initiatives in 2007. • Actively monitored the Orleans section of the Rail Trail, working with Town and State Officials, to ensure the safe crossing of main arteries and the beautification of the Rail Trail with the addition of new trees, landscaping and maintenance and a complete renovation of the Cape Cod Rail Trail from Dennis to Wellfleet • Aided in the promotion and safe growth of cycling in Orleans by sponsoring events such as the Seventh Annual Coast to Coast Bike Tour. • Distributed the International Bike Rodeo and Safety Training CD and Safety Brochure for International Summer Workers; highlighting the rules of the road, the 105 importance of having proper night visibility/lights and wearing a bike helmet. Participated in regional meetings with our neighboring towns' Bikeway Committees and State Officials to establish lines of communications and to explore opportunities for obtaining funds and resources to improve Rail Trail maintenance and interconnecting bike routes including developing a `Friends of the Trail' group. • In support of the Comprehensive Plan, the committee has been looking at the various options to link East Orleans, South Orleans and the Bakers Pond area with the Village Center for bicycle and pedestrian access and to make Orleans more biking and walking friendly. • Has applied for a CPA grant to fund a feasibility study to identify several options for the Town Center to South Orleans multi-use path. • Is working with local schools to create bicycle and pedestrian safety campaign for local TV. Also working with local schools to try and set up the Mass. State Safe Routes to School Program. • Working with local Police and Chamber of Commerce to highlight bike and pedestrian safety via multi-media. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Bradley, Chairman BOARD OF HEALTH In 2007 the Board of Health devoted considerable time to the drafting of regulations for nutrient sensitive areas. Their purpose is to minimize the increase in nitrogen discharged into the environment through sewage disposal. In Orleans excess nitrogen has been identified as the major contributing factor in the declining health of the marine water environment causing a concern over the level of nitrogen entering local groundwater and its subsequent effect on marine estuaries. Currently the nitrogen in groundwater is steadily increasing. To minimize this increase in nitrogen, the Board of health has been developing regulations to address the generation of wastewater on a parcel-specific basis by relating development to parcel size. This approach is consistent with the town's proposed comprehensive wastewater management plan. Public hearings were held in the afternoon and evening of January 2008. At the 2003 Annual Town Meeting Orleans residents voted to accept potassium iodide pills from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Potassium Iodide Stockpiling Program. In 2007 the Health Department received the Potassium Iodide from the Department of Public Health and started its Potassium Iodide Availability Program. The Potassium Iodide is to be taken, upon the direction of the Department of Public Health, in the event of a severe accident at a nuclear power plant from which radioactive iodine is released into the environment. Potassium iodide, if 106 taken within a few hours of exposure, saturates the thyroid gland with stable (non-radioactive) iodine, thus preventing or reducing the amount of radioactive iodine that might be subsequently taken up by the thyroid. Two pills of Potassium Iodide have been made available for each household member, free of charge. In cooperation with the Barnstable County Department of Health and the Environment, the Board of Health continued its weekly surveillance of the water quality of the town's 12 bathing beaches during the summer months. Of the 119 samples analyzed, 4 samples exceeded the bacteriological limits for bathing beaches, resulting in two sites each being closed for two days In 2007 the Orleans Board of Health continued to contract with the Barnstable County Department of Health and the Environment for professional services. These additional inspectional services have assisted the Health Department in handling its workload more efficiently. During 2007 the Board of Health was represented on the Water Advisory Board, Cape Cod Regional Tobacco Control Council, Cape Cod Rabies Task Force, Wastewater Management Steering Committee, Health Agents Coalition, Site Plan Review Committee, and Pleasant Bay Resource Management Plan Technical Resource Committee. The board also administered the town's contract with the Cape Cod VNA which provides public health nursing services to Orleans residents. Responsibilities of the Health Department staff include: the inspection and regulation of all permits issued by the Board of Health, response to and investigation of all complaints pertinent to public health, housing inspections, involvement in the town's emergency response plan, administration of underground storage tank regulations, filing and investigation of communicable disease reports, sampling of recreational waters, and attendance at Board of Health and other meetings pertaining to public health. Licenses/Permits Issued in 2007 Bed and Breakfast Limited 3 Burial Permits 34 Catering 6 Continental Breakfast 9 Disposal Works Construction —Title 5 182 Disposal Works Installer 65 Food Service 81 Manufacturer of Frozen Desserts 11 Massage Business 18 Massage Therapist 51 Mobile Food 2 107 Motel 12 Recreational Camps 2 Refuse Collection and Transportation 6 Retail Food 43 Septage Collection and Transportation 28 Swimming Pools (Public/Semi-Public) 14 Tanning Salons 2 Temporary Food Permits 51 Tobacco Sales 18 Well Permits 27 The Board of Health expresses its appreciation to: Barnstable County Department of Health and the Environment for its technical and laboratory assistance, and Lee McConnell and Lynn Mulkeen Perry, who assisted the Health Department under the county contract. The Board also thanks the Cape Cod Commission for its assistance, Karen L. Bohon, D.V.M. of the Animal Hospital of Orleans, who administered the vaccine at the board's annual rabies clinic, and Duane Boucher, Animal Inspector. Respectfully submitted, Jan Schneider M.D., Chairman BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS The Orleans Building Code Board of Appeals' purpose is to formally review and grant relief from, if appropriate, the literal interpretation of the Massachusetts State Building Code by an Orleans building official. The Board operates under the criteria set forth by the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards and is comprised of professionals from the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction. Record: Residential Appeals - No cases. The Board met July 9 in a public working meeting to discuss changes to the Massachusetts State Building Code, the seventh edition of which will be in full force on January 1, 2008. Respectfully submitted, Andrew Miao, Chairman 108 BUILDING DEPARTMENT Summary of Permit Activity for 2007: Permit Type Permit Values Fees Received Permits New Single-Family Residences $9,380,000.00 $36,613.00 21 New Multi-Family Residences $0.00 $0.00 0 Accessory Dwellings $100,000.00 $980.00 1 Residential Additions $9,224,380.00 $23,000.00 61 Residential Alterations $2,888,230.00 $23,224.00 65 New Commercial Buildings $200,000.00 $980.00 1 Commercial Additions $135,000.00 $1,138.00 3 Commercial Alterations $1,347,070.00 $6017.00 15 Municipal Alterations/Additions $647,366.00 $0.00 2 Repairs $418,262.52 $2,165.00 38 Re-roof and Re-side $1,218,897.00 $4,525.00 129 Garages/Sheds/Barns $823,532.00 $3,293.00 20 Decks $362,400.00 $1,499.00 20 Swimming Pools $269,000.00 $270.00 4 Other Building Permits $178,150.00 $365.00 10 Total Demolitions N/A $2,157.00 1 Partial Demolitions N/A $275.00 12 Tent Permits N/A $325.00 11 Yard Sale Permits N/A $515.00 103 Mechanical/Woodstove/Other N/A $460.00 14 Certificates of Inspection N/A $2,687.00 57 Certificates of Occupancy N/A $1,930.00 74 Sign Permits N/A $1,385.00 60 Inspections Fees Received Permits Plumbing Permits 1,117 $23,880.50 299 Gas Permits Combined w/ $16,201.50 332 plumbing Electrical Permits 1,190 $46,309.00 571 109 CABLE TV/MEDIA OPERATIONS In June of 2007 the Board of Selectmen meetings returned to live broadcast on Lower Cape TV Channel 17. On July 17, 2007 taping of the committees and boards commenced for the Orleans Government Access Cable Television Channel (Orleans 18). On August 1, 2007 Orleans 18 went live at 6:30 p.m. with the Board of Selectmen's meeting. Orleans 18 is intended solely to provide information to Orleans citizens about issues, services, programs, activities, and events involving or affecting local government and the community. Orleans 18 operates a full schedule of programming allowing citizens to have better access to town government. Currently nine meetings are broadcast live and rebroadcast throughout the week. In between programming Orleans 18 broadcasts an Electronic Bulletin Board that provides programming information, committee meetings dates / times, calendar of events for the Council on Aging and Snow Library, and announcements from town departments, committees and Orleans based civic groups. In addition to the nine committees / boards that are televised on Orleans 18 there are various programs that are shown. There are several programs from the Council on Aging providing useful information to caregivers. Other programming includes special meetings and events of interest to the citizens of Orleans. The Media Operations Department looks forward to the continued growth of Orleans 18 and utilization to better serve and inform the citizens of Orleans. Respectfully submitted, Sarah Freeman, Media Operations Coordinator CABLE TV& TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Committee continued in its role of informing the Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator and the general public about television and communications issues affecting the town, and maintaining close coordination with the MIS Director for budgeting and technology purposes and with the new Media Programs Coordinator for television and web site operations matters. Early in the year the Committee assisted in compiling a revised equipment list for providing enhanced television capability for the two meeting rooms of the new town hall. The equipment was procured and installed by late spring. In addition to upgraded television cameras, the Nauset Room was also outfitted with digital projection capabilities. The new television suite also includes a digital broadcast server providing for state-of-the-art programs management and scheduling, video and audio controls for both meeting rooms, and an electronic bulletin board for public services notices. Another innovation was the ability to stream a "live" video signal on the Town web site so that citizens could watch a meeting on their 110 home computers. This "live" streaming service began on April 11th with a Board of Selectmen meeting. Archival streaming of previous Board of Selectmen meetings has also been made possible. On August 1St the Town activated its new Government Access cable channel --- Orleans 18 --- to provide exclusive television coverage primarily of selected board and commission meetings for Orleans cable television subscribers. The policy for the new Orleans 18 channel is to inform citizens about issues, services, programs, activities and events involving or affecting local government and the community. Initially, Orleans 18 is providing "live" and rebroadcast television coverage of town hall meetings of the Board of Selectmen/Park Commissioners, Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Board of Water Commissioners, Wastewater Management Steering Committee, Finance Committee, Community Preservation Committee, Planning Board and Charter Review Committee. Throughout the year three members of the Committee participated in twice- monthly meetings in Wellfleet of the "Lower Cape Public Access Regionalization Group", made up of volunteer members of the cable advisory committees of Brewster, Eastham, Orleans, Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet. In June the LCPARG issued a report to the six towns recommending joint actions to be taken to transition PEG (Public/Educational/Governmental) Access television operations (Channel 17) from Comcast to Cape Cod Community Media Center, a non-profit (501c3) PEG Access services corporation. A key recommendation was to form a six-town Consortium to perform the negotiating process jointly. In addition, the LCPARG facilitated gaining the services of a legal/consulting team to support the Consortium in negotiating a standardized renewal cable contract for the towns, including PEG Access transitioning, with Comcast. The first coordination meetings for this overall planning and negotiating process were held in August and November. At year end the towns completed nominating members of the Cable Consortium. Orleans has nominated the Town Administrator and the cable advisory committee chairman. The Consortium is expected to convene for the first time early in 2008. Respectfully submitted, John Hodgkinson, Chairman CAPE COD COMMISSION The Cape Cod Commission provides regional services and coordinates many projects and activities that affect all of Barnstable County. The Commission also provides technical assistance to each Cape town. Activities involve promotion of affordable housing and economic development, protection of coastal, water, and natural resources; preparation of maps and analysis of geographic data; preservation of historic resources; preparation of transportation plans and analysis of traffic congestion and safety issues; and more. 111 The Cape Cod Commission is charged with reviewing and regulating Developments of Regional Impact, recommending designation of Districts of Critical Planning Concern, and preparing and overseeing the implementation of the Regional Policy Plan, the set of planning policies and objectives that guide development on Cape Cod. Regional Activities in FY2007: 21st Century Task Force Throughout the year, the Cape Cod Commission's regulations and operations were the subject of a comprehensive external review by the 21st Century Task Force on the Cape Cod Commission. A 19-member committee appointed in late spring 2006 by the Barnstable County Commissioners, the Task Force evaluated the agency's operations and made recommendations to improve its effectiveness and relationships with towns. The Task Force met for six months and conducted a thorough review of the Commission's planning, regulatory, technical assistance, and management communications functions. In December 2006, the Task Force delivered its report with more than 35 recommendations for improvements. The County Commissioners identified their priorities among those recommendations in late April 2007, focusing on better communications with Cape Cod municipal officials, more emphasis on the creation of livable wage jobs when analyzing development proposals, and working with towns to revise regional development review thresholds. As it pursues implementation of Barnstable County's priorities, the Cape Cod Commission will draft proposed changes to its Enabling Regulations and will revise the Regional Policy Plan. The Commission will make progress reports to the County Commissioners and Assembly of Delegates and meet with towns, chambers of commerce, and other interested groups. Planning, Technical Assistance, Training, and Regulatory Activities In Fiscal Year 2007, the Cape Cod Commission continued to pursue regional planning, technical assistance, and regulatory activities to help communities to manage growth across the region. In addition, the Commission sponsored and cosponsored training workshops for municipal officials and staff. Several highlights of those activities include the following: • The Cape Cod Commission continued to provide staff support to the Cape Cod Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which allocates federal funds for transportation. The staff also worked with the Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee, discussing local, regional, state, and federal transportation planning programs. Part of the Commission's work includes maintaining the Regional Transportation Plan and the annual Transportation Improvement Program, which are the primary means by which federal and state funds are allocated to the Cape's transportation 112 projects. This year, the MPO endorsed a four-year update of the Regional Transportation Plan and the annual update of the Transportation Improvement Program. As a result of these efforts, approximately $61 million of local and regional transportation projects were eligible for funding for Federal Fiscal Years 2007 through 2010. • The Cape Cod Commission continued its water resources protection work, contributing to wastewater management, water quality, and water supply initiatives. The staff coordinated the technical advisory committee to the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative and continued to participate as a technical partner in the Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP), making watershed- based nitrogen-loading assessments of land use affecting Cape Cod embayments. The staff also continued to promote pond and lake water-quality stewardship. Among other studies and data analyses, the Commission coordinated the sixth annual water quality "snapshot" involving citizen volunteers who took 400 samples from 136 ponds and lakes this year. The School of Marine Science and Technology at the University of Massachusetts—Dartmouth, an MEP partner, analyzed the water samples in their laboratories without charge; the analysis has an estimated value of $100 per sample. • The Cape Cod Commission continued its solid waste management planning work this year by encouraging and organizing Cape municipalities to make an evaluation of long-term solid waste disposal options. One goal of the evaluation is to prepare for the possible renegotiation of municipal contracts with the SEMASS waste-to-energy facility in Rochester, Massachusetts, before current contracts expire (generally 2015). Another is to explore feasible alternatives to SEMASS. The staff sent a proposed work outline to all Cape boards of selectmen and town managers. Each town then nominated a representative to a contract committee that was formally appointed by the Barnstable County Commissioners in early summer 2007. By the end of the fiscal year, the staff had begun researching and compiling a comprehensive "Phase I" report that begins analyzing waste disposal options. The report will be shared and discussed with the contract committee and Cape municipalities beginning in fall 2007. • The Cape Cod Commission continued its affordable housing work this year. The staff coordinated the HOME Consortium, which has brought 113 more than $9.4 million in federal funds to the region since 1994, resulting in more than 600 affordable housing units across the Cape. The staff also continued to manage the Soft Second Loan Program, which makes special mortgage loans that subsidize interest costs for eligible home buyers. Nearly 500 first-time home buyers have benefited from these loans since 1992. The Commission also continued to offer a Technical Assistance Program for affordable housing, which since 1995 has provided more than $200,000 to local housing authorities, housing nonprofit organizations, and municipalities to support capacity building, resource development, and short-term strategic planning. The staff also monitored Chapter 40B developments Cape wide and provided technical comments to local boards reviewing 40B proposals in their communities. • The Cape Cod Commission sponsored and cosponsored a variety of training sessions and workshops for municipal officials and staff this year, including five workshops on affordable housing issues, four roundtable sessions and a workshop to support town committees implementing the Community Preservation Act, three meetings of a user group to support Geographic Information System work in towns, a workshop on coastal hazards and floodplain management, a field trip to a stormwater management research facility, and a conference on wastewater management. • The Cape Cod Commission considered more than 40 Development of Regional Impact (DRI) proposals this year, including industrial parks, transportation facilities, commercial and residential subdivisions, retail developments, telecommunications towers, historic residences, municipal facilities, utility services, new or expanded mixed-use developments, and redevelopment projects. The Commission finalized 11 DRI decisions during Fiscal Year 2007. Services and Activities in the Town of Orleans, FY2007 Geographic Information System • Digitized pond bathymetry (depth profiles) for town staff. Planning • Continued to provide assistance with a certification review of the town's update to its Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP). Transportation • Performed roadway and intersection traffic counts at five locations in summer 2006. The Commission and its predecessor agency have performed a total of 187 counts at 50 unique locations in Orleans since 1984. • Completed a safety analysis and identified alternatives for improvement of the intersection of Routes 6A and 28 intersection. 114 • Worked with state and local officials to advance intersection improvements at Route 28 and Finlay Road. • Committed $23,250 in DRI mitigation funds for a study and construction of a crosswalk at West Road. • Initiated the Orleans local transportation center study. • Coordinated the Flex Working Group to monitor, update, and expand the transit bus service for Lower/Outer Cape. Water Resources • Provided technical comments on the draft Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP) standards proposed by the Department of Environmental Protection for Pleasant Bay's Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for nitrogen, then provided assistance with the pilot implementation project in coordination with the Pleasant Bay Alliance. Developed MEP watershed/land use/nitrogen-loading information for the technical reports for Rock Harbor (Orleans and Eastham), Namskaket Marsh (Brewster and Orleans), and Little Namskaket Marsh (Orleans). • Reviewed the scope of the Orleans Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan. • Monitored groundwater levels in three US Geological Survey observation wells each month. • Reviewed water quality data for selected ponds and prepared a report for the town; the draft report was submitted to the Orleans Water Quality Task Force in May 2007 and presented to the Orleans Board of Selectmen in June 2007. • Coordinated water quality "snapshots" (84 samples) and analyses of Bakers, Bolands, Cedar, Critchetts, Deep, Gould, Ice House, Kettle, Pilgrim, Reubens, Sarah's, Shoal, Twinnings, Uncle Harvey's, Uncle Israel's, Uncle Seth's, and Wash ponds, Findlay Road Bog, Meadow Bog, and Crystal Lake. Respectfully submitted, Frank H. Hogan, Orleans Representative CAPE COD REGIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Cape Cod Regional Technical High School was established in 1973 as a public technical high school that divides student learning time between academic classes and technical training. For our previous school year 2006-2007 we had 686 students enrolled in 18 different technical programs from our sending school district that comprises 12 towns from Mashpee to Provincetown with an operating budget of $1170867903. William N. Fisher completed his first year as the Superintendent/Director of Cape Cod Tech and he is a 28-year veteran administrator at Cape Cod Tech. Mr. Leonard Phelan, former Assistant Principal at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School completed his first year as Principal. 115 Cape Cod Regional Technical High School graduated 127 students in June of 2007 and 26 graduates plan on attending 4-year colleges, 49 graduates plan on attending 2-year colleges, 41 graduates have obtained jobs upon graduation and 6 have joined the military. Cape Cod Tech has been able to make significant progress in raising student performance on the MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) and our school again met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) with the 2006 MCAS exam. In addition to our renewable energy program, the Cape Cod Tech School Committee has approved the lease/purchase of the first tri-generation system for energy savings in a public facility in this country and installation should be completed this fall. This system, once it is in place, will reduce our electric energy consumption by more than 40% and our heating costs by 25-30% each year. This new concept demonstrates Cape Cod Tech's commitment to reducing annual energy consumption and that we are doing everything we can to reduce our energy costs. Capital improvements for the FY `07 included replacement of Cape Cod Tech's gym floor and the renovation of the 4t" of our 4 science laboratories. Our Adult Education program had another excellent year under part-time coordinator, Ron Broman, who has made a tremendous impact on the quality and quantity in the courses we offer. For FY `07 we ran over 40 courses with approximately 20 residents from Orleans participating during the Fall of 2006 and Spring of 2007. SkillsUSA is a national organization serving students enrolled in technical programs. This year our students brought home 13 gold, 11 silver, and 4 bronze medals in the district competition, 3 gold, 5 silver, and 7 bronze in the state competition, and in the national competition, we brought home a silver medal in Marine Service Technology and placed 5t" out of 35 national Web Design teams. Cape Cod Tech provides money saving projects for our district and community and these projects not only save thousands of dollars, but also provide our students with real life work experience in a supervised setting. For the 2006-2007 school year, the total estimated value of the savings to our sending towns from work completed by Cape Tech's technical shops was in excess of$869,000. Respectfully submitted, Thomas Collins, Orleans Representative Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District CAPE LIGHT COMPACT The Cape Light Compact was formed in 1997 following two years of study and votes of town boards of selectmen and town council. It is organized through a formal intergovernmental agreement signed by all 21 member towns and 116 Barnstable and Dukes counties. The purpose of the Cape Light Compact is to advance the interests of consumers in a competitive electric supply market, including the promotion of energy efficiency. Each participating municipality has a representative on the Compact Governing Board, which sets policy and works with staff, technical and legal support to advance the Cape Light Compact programs. POWER SUPPLY In 2007, the Cape Light Compact (Compact) provided energy to residents and businesses in accordance with a competitive electricity supply contract negotiated by the Compact with ConEdison Solutions. Currently, prices are approximately 14% to 15% lower than they were in the beginning of 2006. The Compact continues to work towards stable pricing for consumers in an environment of extreme price volatility. As of December 2007, the Compact had 4,899 electric accounts in the Town of Orleans on its energy supply. Over $26,000 in savings were achieved in 2007 for these accounts, when compared to the default service price offered by Nstar. ENERGY EFFICIENCY From January to October 2007, rebates and other efficiency incentive programs provided to the town of Orleans by the Compact totaled approximately $219,703 brought savings to 275 participants of $162,933 or about 814,667 kilowatt-hours of energy saved for 2007. Funding for the energy efficiency programs' (i.e. energy audits for homes and businesses, rebates on the purchase of energy efficient appliances and energy education in our schools) comes from a monthly customer "energy conservation" charge ($0.0025 cents multiplied by the number of kilowatt hours used during the month) that appears on each customer's electric bill. Other Cape Light Compact Efforts Include: • The Cape Light Compact continues to support education to the school in town including Lighthouse Charter School and Orleans Elementary School through teacher training, materials, CFL fundraisers and classroom visits. • One PV system as part of the "Solarize Our Schools" program at the Orleans Elementary School produced over 2,692 kWh of electricity and avoided over 4,646 Ibs of COz from entering the atmosphere. • Ten Low-Income homes were retrofitted for a reduction in energy usage and increased comfort. • The Town Hall Project received over $75,000 in incentives for energy efficiency improvements which resulted in a 58,093 kWh annual reduction in electricity consumption. Additionally, the Water Department received $45,586 in efficiency upgrades to their pumps and motors. Respectfully submitted, Richard Philbrick, Orleans Representative 117 CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE The Town of Orleans adopted its Home Rule Charter on May 6, 1987. Since 1999, an amendment to the Charter (6-9-2) requires the Board of Selectmen to appoint a Charter Review Committee every seven years consisting of seven members, and "shall charge the Committee to review the provisions of the Charter and report any amendments deemed advisable." The 2007 charge to the CRC outlines specific tasks, and is to "present final recommendations for amendments to the May 2008 Annual Town Meeting, in accordance with M.G.L. Ch. 43B § 10." The CRC met for the first time on January 18th, 2007, and agreed to meet on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Harry Mirick was voted as Chair and Gail Meyers Lavin as Vice-Chair. Pat Fallender, Jim Hadley, Norris Shook, Marty Rich, and Job Taylor agreed to share the recording of Minutes and serve as rotating Clerks. Agendas and updated information regularly appeared on the Town website and in media releases. Once the Town's Channel 18 went online, meetings were also shown live and repeated regularly. As of December 20, 2007, the CRC has completed 20 meetings and received more than 300 suggestions. The Committee publicly thanks Norris Shook, whose resignation was accepted with regret in September when he found that his new job's responsibilities limited his ability to participate fully. He established a chapter spreadsheet format, and then catalogued and kept track of all suggestions received. This made it possible for the Committee to use the spreadsheets as a framework from which to eventually vote. A binder of all suggestions and rationales was also compiled by chapter for cross-reference. The Committee received clearance to continue with six members, and agreed a process for managing close or tied votes. All multi-member bodies and citizens were invited to submit suggestions in writing or by email, to attend the 7 PM Public Comment period, or seek specific time on the Agenda. These invitations were publicized on the Town website and in regular releases to all appropriate local newspapers and radio stations. The Chair also requested citizen input from Channel 18 viewers at each meeting. The CRC received comments from the Board of Selectmen collectively and individually, the Planning Board and Director of Planning, the Finance Committee, the Wastewater Management Steering Committee, the Town Administrator, Town Moderator, Town Clerk, the Fire and Police Chiefs, members of the Fire Department, and individual citizens. Each Committee member reviewed, reported and began "first cut" recommendations on assigned chapters through the Fall. Votes of "NFC" (No Further Consideration) have begun, after which the remainder ("Pending") will be deliberated and previewed at the first Public Hearing, scheduled for Thursday, 118 January 31St, 2008 at 7 pm. Comments received there will be further deliberated until the Warrant deadline for submission. Respectfully submitted, Harry Mirick, Chair CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Citizens Advisory Committee is charged with being the link to the townspeople and to civic and business groups for communicating relevant wastewater management issues and planning, including provisions of the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) as it is being developed by the Wastewater Management Steering Committee. To maintain close coordination with the WMSC and the Town's consultant/engineering contractor for wastewater planning, CAC members regularly attended WMSC meetings. The Committee assisted the WMSC with publicity for the public hearing held in February on the "Needs Assessment" milestone of the Draft CWMP. A notice was drafted and handed out at various locations, newspaper advertisements were arranged for, and cable television coverage was set up. The Committee also prepared and conducted several follow-up "Needs Assessment" briefings for the public in the spring and summer, using the contractor's visual aids first presented at the February public hearing. Approximately 175 members of the public attended these briefings at Snow Library and the Senior Center. In the fall, the Committee teamed with the Orleans Pond Coalition to set up a task force to plan a fertilizer reduction public education campaign. The task force in November produced a report containing recommendations for structuring a comprehensive fertilizer reduction public education effort. At year end the proposed plan is under review for refinement and for developing implementation options in order to be ready for roll-out by spring 2008. Respectfully submitted, John Hodgkinson, Chairman CIVIL DEFENSE I am pleased to report that Orleans experienced a relatively quiet weather year during 2007. The prediction for the season was calling for an above average number of hurricanes and tropical storms and that did not materialize. Nonetheless we were prepared with our shelter needs at the Town Office Building and we designated the Elementary School as our secondary and primary shelter. New Red Cross shelter supplies were received; cots, blankets, pillows, water, and personal packs for forty-eight people are now stored at the school. 119 In early November we were hit by Hurricane Noel and experienced extremely high winds, high surf and several inches of rain. Several thousand households on Cape Cod and several neighborhoods in Orleans faced several nights without power, and at least two house fires on Cape Cod were indirectly blamed on the remnants of the hurricane. The storm struck New England with just a glancing blow, bringing down tree limbs and knocking out power to 80,000 homes. State officials reported no serious injuries or deaths. NStar said 17,000 customers remained without power. As a result of Communications not only for emergency personnel but also the ability to communicate to all citizens is the most important tool we have. Without the ability to communicate dangerous situations, keep citizens informed of progress being made and giving needed advice on how to weather emergencies, we are not doing our job adequately. To accomplish this, town officials are working together to bring an emergency telephone system to Orleans. We are also meeting regularly with radio stations so that there is at least one station up and running broadcasting emergency notifications and we are certainly speaking with citizens as to their observations and suggestions. Emergency plans for the town are constantly being updated and developed following training sessions by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. All town employees have been trained to the required Incident Command System and National Incident Management level standards as required by MEMA and FEMA and we continue to meet our state and federal preparedness requirements by participating in the Barnstable County Regional Emergency Preparedness Committee that meets monthly. I would like to thank all of the town departments for their continued support and assistance in time of emergency. This truly is an exceptional town where all departments work together toward a common goal. Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey J. Roy, Interim Director COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE The Town of Orleans adopted the Community Preservation Act (CPA) in May 2005. The Town receives funding for CPA activities from the 3% surtax on residential tax bills and a state match up to 100% of the surtax revenues subject to state fund availability. CPA funds are to be spent on open space, community housing, historic preservation and recreation projects that contribute toward achieving the goals of the Committee's Preservation Plan and the Town's Local Comprehensive Plan. The nine-member Community Preservation Committee, created by statute and local bylaw, implements the requirements of the CPA, 120 administers the project selection process, and awards funds to eligible projects subject to approval at Town Meeting. The Committee conducted its second full calendar year of business in 2007 after being formed in September 2005 following voter approval of the transfer of the Land Bank to the Community Preservation Act in the spring of 2005. Important activities of the Committee in 2007 were- 1. The Committee began 2007 with 14 projects in various stages of completion. These projects were approved by votes at the May 2006 Annual Town Meeting and the October 2006 Special Town Meeting. 2. During 2007, 4 projects were completed and the finances closed. These four included restoring historic photographs, duplicating oral histories, replacing the roof on the Orleans Historical Society Meeting House, and renovating Sea Call Farm. 3. One project, replacing the roof on the French Cable Museum, was not funded at the request of the applicant and was therefore closed out. 4. The Committee recommended seven eligible projects for full or partial funding using estimated Fiscal Year 2008 CPA funds to the May Annual Town Meeting. The Town Meeting, through Article 4, approved $705,496 to pay interest and principal on existing Land Bank debt, $226,717 to fund the seven projects, $254,283 as reserves for future projects, and $49,000 as Committee expenses for FY '08. 5. As 2008 begins, all sixteen projects are being monitored to insure they remain on budget within the approved scope and to insure that the grant recipients make satisfactory progress toward completion. The Committee is also looking to initiate a study of the stock of community housing in Orleans and the methods to effectively increase such housing. State match funds are expected to be less than 100% in 2008 as the total state funds available are negatively impacted by lower fees at the Registry of Deeds and more towns opt into the CPA program. The Committee looks forward to wisely using the decreasing amount of state funds to support projects that will preserve and maintain the beauty and character of Orleans. Respectfully submitted, David M. Dunford, Chairman CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Conservation Commission implements the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act and the Orleans Wetland Protection Bylaw. In the Town of Orleans, the Conservation Commission reviews and approves applications for projects affecting any of the Town's wetland resource areas and also manages the Town's Conservation Areas; participates in collaborative work groups; and promotes public education about natural resource concerns. 121 Reviewing and Approving Wetland Projects Any activity that alters a wetland resource area or the 100 foot buffer to the resource area, including filling, construction, renovation, pruning, removing or planting vegetation, must be filed with the Conservation Commission prior to initiation. Wetland resource areas encompass wetland vegetation, coastal banks, dunes, Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage and Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) among others. For minor alterations, such as brush or tree pruning or small construction projects more than 50 feet from a resource area, a brief Administrative Review form can be submitted. Larger projects require, at minimum, notification of abutters within 100 feet of the lot line of the property, a plot plan with a limit of work, and precise delineation of the wetland boundaries. In 2007, the Conservation Commission heard 68 Notices of Intent, 5 Amended Orders, 4 Requests for Determination and 156 Administrative Reviews. Management of Open Space Areas The Orleans Conservation Commission is responsible for the management of the Town's Conservation Areas. Most of these areas are available to the public and offer passive recreational opportunities with trails and scenic views. In 2007, the Conservation Commission continued to support the Parks Department's efforts to improve naturalized areas including clearing trails after storm damage. The Town has purchased additional acreage at John Kenrick Woods. Some invasive species removal by an independent contractor on Sea Call Farm and Meadow on the Cove was funded by a Barnstable County Land Management Grant. Participation in Work Groups During 2007, Conservation Commission members and staff participated in numerous work groups, including Wastewater Management, Water Quality Monitoring, Pleasant Bay Resource Management Alliance with additional Salt Marsh Monitoring, the Community Preservation Committee, and the Cape & Islands Conservation Commission Network in Barnstable. Meeting Schedule The Conservation Commission meets in the mornings the first four Tuesdays of every month. New hearings are advertised the first and third weeks of the month. Respectfully submitted, Arnold Henson, Chairman COUNCIL ON AGING Mission: The Orleans Council on Aging (COA) functions as a human service organization to enhance the quality of life for all residents of Orleans who are at least 60 years old. The COA provides assistance, information on available resources, health services, referrals to community agencies, programs and recreational activities. Particular emphasis promoting healthy aging and full participation by all is made. 122 The 2007 year has addressed a much needed element of our mission statement: "to provide our senior citizens with recreational activities to promote healthy aging". A landscape master plan for Orleans Senior Center: Living Healthy Lives through the Landscape has been developed through the co-chairmanship of Emerson Davis and the master plan created by Sharon Davis. The master plan is "intended to powerfully enhance well-being, whether physically or mentally, through the hopefulness that an individual can gain by being in nature, observing nature or actively working in a natural surrounding." Through grants, including Elder Services Title IIIB (transportation - $6,000) and Elder Services Title IIIE (caregiver - $5,000), the State Formula Grant (Outreach Worker and Wellness Facilitator - $17.910), the special funding of Elizabeth Garner Martin Fund of Cape Cod Foundation, Hess and Helyn Kline Foundation ($2,000 for The Day Center), and $11,250 generously provided by our Friends of the Orleans Council on Aging for our new WEB site, the COA has continued to be an important and necessary service to Orleans. Additional funds, which in most cases are dedicated to specific areas and needs, were realized through the Anslow Trust Gift Account, the Moak Scholarship Fund, the North Gift Account and the Travis Smith Trust amounting to $293,601. One need only read a publication of "Tidings" to fully understand the impact that the COA has on the community. The needs of our community are met with Blood Pressure Clinics, Foot Care, Fuel Assistance, Gosnold — Thorne Counseling, Home Health Aide Referrals, Legal Assistance, Medical Equipment, Mental Health Counseling, Notary Public and S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Health Insurance Needs of the Elderly). Programs and a variety of classes are offered to appeal to our seniors; Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group, Amateur Radio Club, Baby Boomers, Bayberry Quilters, Reiki, Bridge, Yoga, Mah Jongg, Chess, Keep Movin' Keep Goin', Wednesday Walkers, CPR, Intro to Windows XP and Oil Painting Instruction. This viable and indispensable agency which provides so much to our senior community could not enjoy the success that it does without the selfless and dedicated people who are the life's blood of the COA. Special thanks and recognition must be given to Sue Beyle and Mary Ellen Lavenberg of the Outreach Department; Susan Wangerman, Wellness Counseling'; Sue Curcio, Director of The Day Center and her staff, Joseph Manson, Joyce O'Neil, Sharon Chatham, Gerald Csaposs and Emily Schenke; and Jane Higgins and Janet Reinhart, instructors of the Fitness Programs. Additional recognition should be given to Robert Bishop, Bud Hale, Bill Hannon and Joseph O'Neil, van drivers; Donna Faivre, Office Manager; Brenda Fernandez, principal clerk; Joseph Johnston and Scott Wood, custodians and Eric Roth, chef. 123 The Orleans COA is truly fortunate to have Elizabeth Smith as its director. Her kindness, thoughtfulness, dedication, tireless efforts and boundless energy have provided a standard for all councils on aging to emulate. The Council on Aging looks forward to another exciting year of progress, service and diversity to strengthen our commitment to the healthy aging of our mature community. Respectfully submitted, Joseph A. Di Brigida, Chairman, Board of Directors COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES The 1995 Board of Selectmen charge to the Commission on Disabilities reads. "The Orleans Commission on Disabilities mission is to assure that all people in Orleans have an equal opportunity to participate in all functions involving living, working, and enjoying recreation activities. The Commission will work towards this end by informing, educating, monitoring, and advising the public, including the business community and the town administration... The purpose of the Commission shall be to cause the full integration and participation of people with disabilities in the Town of Orleans, such Commission shall; (1) research local problems of people with disabilities; (2) advise and assist municipal officials and employees in ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations that affect people with disabilities; (3) coordinate or carry out programs designed to meet the problems of people with disabilities in coordination with programs of the Massachusetts office on disability; (4) review and make recommendations about policies, procedures, services, activities and facilities of departments, boards and agencies of the Town of Orleans as they affect people with disabilities; (5) provide information, referrals, guidance and technical assistance to individuals, public agencies, businesses and organizations in all matters pertaining to disability; (6) coordinate activities of other local groups organized for similar purposes; and (7) to help raise awareness and sensitivity to the needs of the people who are disabled." Finally, the Commission charge requires that "a majority of said commission members shall consist of people with disabilities." 2007 saw three Commission members resign for health reasons, frustrating a regular working function. However, 2007 was a year with considerable accomplishment. We assisted the Town in its design revisions to the renovated Town Hall. At our recommendation, and with the assistance of Selectman Jon Fuller and the Town Hall Building Superintendent, the main entrance was retrofitted with automatic door openers, which not only facilitated disabled use of the facility, but facilitated its use by elderly patrons as well. 124 The Commission also reviewed the proposed Orleans Academy Theater design addition for compliance with accessibility requirements of the Architectural Access Board (AAB). If funding for this project is successful, the new building additions will greatly facilitate accessibility to the second floor theater space and provide additional handicap parking spaces for disabled placard patrons. The Commission in 2007 also was successful in arranging for rectification of the State-funded Depot Park Improvement Project, which had failed to provide the curb cut to facilitate wheelchair and handicap scooter access between Old Colony Way and Main Street. Failure to originally construct that curb cut had resulted in the need for wheelchairs and scooters to use the busy street around the intersection of the two public ways. While it was a State-funded project, the town nevertheless was instrumental in accomplishing needed re-construction to allow safe wheelchair access between condominiums on Main Street and Old Colony. The Commission was extremely grateful for the town's good offices. The Commission has much to learn from other town organizations. There are many resources available to the Commission, which it needs to familiarize itself with and utilize. Of particular importance are other town committees and organizations representing the business community, like the Orleans Chamber of Commerce and the Nauset Rotary. To that end, the Commission was enormously pleased, at a monthly networking meeting of the chamber, to confer its first Certificate of Recognition to the new Snow's Home and Garden during 2007. The new Snows had come to our attention several times by disabled patrons who praised its accessibility and customer-centric business attitude. Mr. Sidney Snow, Jr. was most gracious in his acceptance of the certificate. During 2007, the Commission met with other business, government and non- profit leaders with knowledge about local and regional disability issues. The most important of those have been with Orleans residents who are disabled or who have experienced some degree of functional impairment as a result of injury, developmental impairment or aging issues. 2008 brings substantial new challenges to the Commission. With needed new membership and a greater capacity for community involvement, we anticipate more substantial efforts to monitor potential abuse of handicap parking, especially during the tourist season, and take whatever enforcement actions we can effectuate. We intend to work closely with the Police Chief and the Board of Selectmen to those ends. However, no measurable changes to potential abuses of handicap parking can realistically occur without wide citizen acceptance and support. To that end, the Commission will solicit for town volunteers to a Friends of the Commission On Disabilities organization. We know that more voices are needed 125 to make the case for facilities, services and planning for disabled, as well as able-bodied persons. The Commission will also become more active in regional linkages with other municipal commissions and regional entities. Ideas that work elsewhere could be useful for Orleans. That is the purpose of networking. Many stories emerge from 2007 that, despite transitions to diminished capacity, provide us all with greater knowledge that strength of spirit and belief in community can overcome emotional isolation or physical and mental impairment. Growth in community-giving efforts and in the spiritual strength to live life as fully as possible is the consistent backdrop to these stories; the individuals, families and groups who have surmounted their difficulties and whose examples enhance our own lives. The Orleans Commission on Disabilities looks forward to 2008. We hope to be able to bring more detailed examples of community service to your attention in next year's report. Thank you. Respectfully submitted, Jon Gilmore, Chairman Orleans Commission on Disabilities CULTURAL COUNCIL The Orleans Cultural Council, a member of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), promotes the arts and humanities in the Town of Orleans. With funding from the MCC, the Council awards grants to artists, performers, musicians, worthy organizations, and individual projects geared towards the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. Local artists are encouraged and invited to participate in Council events and to display art during scheduled shows in the Town Hall gallery. The Council awarded more than $4,000 to individual and group projects during the 2008 fiscal year. Please visit http://www.town.orleans.ma.us for more information. Respectfully submitted, Wellesley Marsh Chair FINANCE COMMITTEE In accordance with the Orleans Home Rule Charter, Chapter 8, the Town Moderator appoints the nine members of the Orleans Finance Committee. As an independent committee, we initiate fiscal reviews and make recommendations on all Town Meeting Warrant articles having financial implications. 126 As specified in the Town Charter, a number of public hearings were conducted with the Board of Selectmen to solicit your priorities for upcoming fiscal years and to review the upcoming Operating Budget and Capital Plan. Further, the Committee managed and authorized transfers of funds to town departments for extraordinary, out-of-budget expenses, from a Reserve Fund totaling $85,000. We organized two-person teams to review department operations and related budgets. Committee members monitored key committees and all Board of Selectmen meetings, to be aware of issues that will have a financial impact on the town. To prepare for the 2007 Annual and Special Town Meetings we reviewed all articles and when necessary, we met with department heads and committee chairpersons to discuss fiscal issues. The Finance Committee voted on all articles and explained our positions at the Town Meetings. Throughout the year the Finance Committee focused on increasing dialogue with the Town Administrator and the Board of Selectmen resulting in a broadening of the Budget development process for FY 2009 to include departmental presentations on new requirements. The purpose of this was to develop a new prioritization of departmental requirements and identify areas that have been neglected. During August we participated in meetings with the Board of Selectmen where we identified areas of the Budget Policy process we felt required in-depth analysis. The Committee's special emphases for the calendar year 2007 were as follows: o Review the Town Building maintenance budgets and the condition of the various town buildings. • Analyze School expenses within current environment of flat or declining enrollment and increasing labor costs. • Analyze manpower employed versus the supervision required to manage the various projects in the Highway Department. • Review the Capital Improvement Plan for need, accuracy, timelines and impact on future budgets. These efforts will continue in calendar year 2008. Respectfully submitted, Alfred R. Turner IV, Chairman FIRE/RESCUE DEPARTMENT The following is the report for the Fire/Rescue Department for 2007. Major upgrades in the infrastructure of the Fire/Rescue Department took place over 2007. The fire station was constructed twenty years ago, and as a result, we continue to replace many of the systems within the building. We have now 127 replaced all of the heating systems within the office space and garages with more efficient furnaces. The emergency generator has been rebuilt and kitchen appliances upgraded. The exterior trim was repainted by members of the Sheriffs Department work release program and many driveway drainage structures were rebuilt and repaved. A mold problem due to water leaks was repaired in two of the offices following last spring's three day Nor'easter. The replacement of the roof shingles and a feasibility study to remodel/expand the building is in future budgeting plans. Two separate apparatus committees each worked for over twelve months studying and designing a new larger chassis ambulance and a tower-ladder truck for use by the firefighters. Technology changes, demographics of the town, and the future layout of the village center district entered into the design concerns of these two vehicles. Town meeting approved the funding of both vehicles and we look forward to their deliveries in the spring of 2008. Once the new tower-ladder is in service, the 1974 Maxim aerial ladder now used by the department and will be sold. Our 1966 Mack pumper was sold this fall to the town of Cummington, Ma. to be used as a reserve fire engine by four towns. Following the receipt of a $5,300 Firefighter Safety Equipment grant, many of our self contained breathing apparatus units were upgraded and new combustible gas detectors were purchased. We are investigating the use of an electronic patient reporting system that will be integrated with Cape Cod Hospital and our state reporting system. Funding for this system will be sought in the near future. The town received a thirty foot spill control trailer due to a legal settlement following an oil spill in Buzzards Bay a few years ago. Training was provided for the thousands of dollars of equipment included with the trailer for fire and harbormaster department members. Training continues to be a major focus in the fire service. As part of numerous regional teams, many department members trained on the use of the Mass Decontamination Unit and with the Mid-Cape Dive Team. We have certified many department officers to the required FEMA levels of Incident Command System and Incident Management System training. Firefighter Geof Deering received his forty hour Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) certification and continues to teach CPR and first-aid to the public. Through the Massachusetts and International Fire Chiefs' associations funding for the SAFE and Fire Act Grant programs was restored in the state and federal budgets. These serve as a form of local aid that each community can benefit from. A Wildfire Report was issued by the Cape Cod Commission on the fire load management within the four hundred acre water shed. A system of controlled burns and mechanical removal of brush has begun in selective areas. 128 Many personnel changes have taken place within the department this year. Following the retirement of Deputy Chief Richard Harris after 33 years of service to the town, Captain William Quinn Jr. was promoted to the Deputy Fire Chief position. Firefighter Robert Felt was appointed to the position of Captain/Fire Inspector and Thomas Pellegrino was hired as a Firefighter/paramedic. As a member of the Orleans Fire Department for the past thirty-five years, fire chief for the past eight years, I retired from the department at the end of December. It has been a privilege and an honor to have served the residents and visitors of Orleans over my career. Many changes have taken place in educational requirements, equipment standards, and the overall demands of a department that now deals with all emergency services, much more than the "fire" department I joined in 1972. There are many memorable events and certainly tragedies that took place over the years and I can only hope that lessons were learned and our knowledge and efficiency can improve in the future. I would like to thank all of the town department managers and their staff, Town Administrator John Kelly, and the Board of Selectmen for their continued support. I am proud to have been associated will all of my brothers and sisters of the fire service in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, across the U.S., and particularly right here in Orleans. Thanks to all of you for your support, stay safe. Respectfully submitted, Steven P. Edwards, Fire Chief Since Deputy Harris left in July, Chief's vacation period since August, an extended on the job injury and two lengthy medical absences we have seen the department members once again place the Town first and spend many extra hours in the station and on calls. I extend my personal thanks for a job well done and the many additional duties many have taken on. Although there are many noteworthy calls during the year one stands out as a shining moment where two Orleans Departments shared a response and a happy outcome. Aiding in Nauset Inlet to the Eastham Fire Department our Harbor Master Farber and Capt. Pike located a kayaker lost in thick fog. With the aid of a GPS reading Dawson placed the rescue boat within 15 feet of the cold and tired man. After delivery to the Town boat ramp he was reunited with his family. 129 Emergency Responses: Total = 2250 (2006 = 2202) Medical: Total 1808 Fire Calls: Total 442 Priority One Calls 33 Assist 5 Priority Two Calls 779 Brush 24 Priority Three Calls 972 Chimney 5 Priority Four Calls 24 Fire Alarms 139 ALS calls (Paramedic) 812 Gas Leak 8 Station walk-ins 187 Haz-Mat 13 Blood Pressure checks 512 Investigations 141 (down due to unavailability during Water Leaks 13 Increased transports) Marine type calls 4 Transported Patients: (2006 = 973) Mutual Aid to other FD's 7 Cape Cod Hospital 1045 Motor vehicle crashes 32 Burning without permit 2 Medflight 3 Structure Fire 18 Tech Rescue 1 Mutual Aid: Vehicle Fires 3 To Other Towns 33 Wires Down 26 From Other Towns 29 Med-Flight Stand-by 1 Inspectional Activities Total Inspection for 2007 - 761 (2006 — 756) Smoke Detector system for real estate transactions 162 Carbon Monoxide Detectors for real estate transactions 155 New Home Certificate of Occupancy Inspections 44 New Home Plan review 125 Oil Burner/Tank installation inspections 29 Oil Tank removal inspections 15 Misc. Permits/21 E studies 56 Commercial Property Inspections 88 Preplan meetings 12 Lock Box installations 28 Training, meeting, hearings 30 Respectfully added, William P. Quinn Jr., Acting Fire Chief 130 FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE The Orleans Fourth of July Celebration began with fireworks at Rock Harbor on Sunday, July 1, 2007. The Parade was on Wednesday July 4, 2007. The weather was beautiful for both events. The parade, this year, was dedicated to Ken Alman who has been a Parade Master and Committee member for too many years to count. The Committee has truly missed Ken's expertise and willingness to take on many aspects of responsibilities involved with the celebration. The theme of this year's parade was WHALES TAILS AND LIBERTY SAILS. The winner of the theme contest was Hannah Montoya, a fourth grader at the Orleans Elementary School. The theme offered many variations and creative interpretations for parade entries. The Grand Marshall this year was Sue Christie. Sue was honored for her tireless work on several Town Committees and many years on the Parade Committee. Sue has been responsible for the wonderful decorations on the various Town and band parade participants. Her dedication and ability to organize a "crew" has been a mainstay for the success of many parades. We had many Parade entries and were happy to see new participants as well as many returnees. The winners of various entries were: Business; The Farm, Animal Hospital of Orleans and Willy's Gym General; The Stewart Family, Nauset Newcomers and the Church of the Holy Spirit. The antique cars are always a popular part of the parade. Next year we are hoping to add more categories. Next year's Parade will be on Friday July 4 and the fireworks on Saturday July 5. Respectfully submitted, Susan Alman, Chairman Pete Howerton, Co Chairman HARBORMASTER/SHELLFISH DEPARTMENT The Shellfish & Harbormaster Department is responsible for the oversight of virtually all activities around the town's shoreline and waterways. The Department consists of three full time employees and three seasonal patrol boat operators. Our work includes such activities as: issuance of 1,325 mooring permits, maintaining mooring waiting lists, issuance of 75 dockage agreements, issuance of commercial shellfish licenses, natural resource management and planning, private aquaculture management, maintenance of town landings, dock and pier repair and construction, shellfish propagation, setting and hauling of 122 aids to navigation, vessel pump-out service, marine animal rescue, herring run maintenance and restoration, marine rescue, emergency towing and 131 enforcement of all federal, state, and local laws, bylaws and regulations governing boating and shell fishing. Specific projects for the year were as follows: • Shellfish Propagation Program. During 2007, our Department maintained over 1,100,000 quahaugs on the town grant site located in Town Cove and planted 700,000 quahaugs obtained from a local hatchery into the waters of the Nauset and Pleasant Bay estuaries. We maintained 650,000 juvenile oysters that we anticipate planting in the wild in the spring of 2008. In addition, we worked with the Barnstable County Cooperative Extension, the Friends of Lonnies Pond and the Mill Pond Preservation Association in the planting of over 1,000,000 juvenile "remote set" oysters. Our success with oyster culture during the past two years has been exceptional and it is our intent to continue with our work with this species. • Rock Harbor Bulkhead Reconstruction. Beginning in December, reconstruction of a portion of the main bulkhead located at Rock Harbor commenced. We anticipate that construction will be completed by April of 2008 and welcome the improvements in design of this facility. I would like to express my sincerest thanks to those residents and town employees who so greatly assisted us during 2007. Specifically, I would like to thank Parks & Beaches Superintendent Paul Fulcher, Fire Chief Steve Edwards, Deputy Fire Chief Bill Quinn, Police Chief Jeff Roy and Highway Superintendent Mark Budnick and their staff for their constant help and support in our efforts to keep the shoreline and waterways of Orleans safe and sound. All of us here at the Department once again offer a special thanks to the Cookie Fairy, Jane Adams, for her generous deliveries. I would also like to thank the members of the Shellfish and Waterways Advisory Committee and specifically Chairman Gerry Dorman for his dedicated efforts at preserving the marine resources of the town. I wish to express my gratitude to my assistants, Gardner Jamieson and Greg Normandy, for their hard work and overall commendable performance in their respective positions. Respectfully submitted, Dawson L. Farber IV HIGHWAY/TRANSFER STATION TREE DEPARTMENT In 2007, the Departments were challenged to meet the responsibilities and demands expected by the Town residents and Administration. It was due to the dedication, ingenuity and resilience of all the staff that the Departments were able to continue to provide the best level of service possible. I would like to thank all the staff for their hard work and dedication. 132 Hiahwav Department: The major projects managed by the department in 2007 include the following: • Skaket Beach Road Culvert Replacement /Little Namskaket Creek Wetlands Restoration Project ( 90 % completed) • Town Cove Stormwater Discharge Pipe/Installation of Tide Gate Valve (100% Completed) • Route 28/Finlay Road/Pond Road Intersection Project (on-going) • Route 39 Drainage and Road Improvement (98% completed) • Drainage Improvements on Meadow Way (100% completed) • Stormwater Remediation/Drainage Improvements at the Gibson Rd stormwater discharge into Town Cove • Reclamation and repaving of 1,300 ft of Hopkins Lane (100% completed) • Design for road Improvements on West Rd. • Design for road improvements on Main St (Main St and Tonset Rd intersection to Meeting House Rd) • Completed the final paving of Seamist Drive • The Department completed the assessment of the final on third of the roads for the Pavement Management Program. This information is critical in assisting the Department to develop an efficient and cost effective plan to manage the maintenance of the roadways The Highway Department is also responsible for the maintenance and improvement of approximately 54 miles of roadway and roadsides, the repair and maintenance of related storm water drainage systems, and the repair and maintenance of over 50 town vehicles, heavy equipment and tools. More specific details of the department's activities in FY2007 are as follows: • The Highway Department installed drainage improvements on Salty Ridge and on Giddiah Hill Road. • The department continued to maintain and repair the town roadways. Significant time and effort was spent addressing potholes, areas of 133 deteriorated pavement and the repair and improvement of berming and curbing. • The Preventative Maintenance Program continued in FY2007 with crack sealing work being done on several town roads. • The department spent a significant amount of time, effort and expense addressing deteriorated catch basins and manholes. • The department continued to maintain the town drainage system. This work included cleaning of over 800 catch basins and leaching pits. The department removed an estimated 300 tons of material from drainage structures. • The Department continued to provide repair and maintenance services to the town's vehicular and heavy equipment fleet. This involves over 50 vehicles and pieces of heavy equipment, construction tools and various hand tools. With the lack of an adequate facility to maintain larger equipment, this task was again very challenging in FY2007. The current facility is undersized therefore the maintenance of larger trucks and equipment was performed either outside or at the Highway facility on Bayridge Road. It was only due to the resourcefulness of the mechanic and the staff that the department has been able to continue to effectively provide these services. During Winter Operations the Highway Department is responsible for preventing and addressing icing conditions and the clearing snow from roadways, town parking and 7 miles of sidewalks. 2007 was a somewhat mild winter with the department responding to 18 recorded separate events. My sincere gratitude goes to all the department staff and Town personnel that assisted in responding to storms throughout the winter. The Department acts as the Town's representative on the Cape Cod Joint Traffic Committee and the Organization of SEMASS Communities. The Department also sits on the Site Plan Review Committee and the Parking and Traffic Study Committee. 134 Transfer Station: The Transfer Station is responsible for the management and disposal of the Solid Waste generated by the Town. • Solid Waste generated by the 127,400 vehicles that passed through the Transfer Station in 2007are as follows: 1. Municipal Solid Waste 2,426 Tons 2. Construction and Demolition Debris 433 Tons Total 2,859 Tons Recycled Materials: 1) Metals (scrap, metal cans) 191 Tons 2) Newspaper (mixed paper) 295 Tons 3) Glass 395 Tons 4) Corrugated Cardboard 93 Tons 5) Plastics 39 Tons 6) Miscellaneous(est.) 20 Tons 7) Brush 614 Tons 8) Yard Waste (est.) 500 Tons Total 2,147 Tons Other Materials- 1) Mattresses 363 units 2) Fluorescent Tubes 15,000 linear feet 3) TV's/CRT's 530 units 4) White Goods* 360 units 5) Street Sweepings 804 Tons 6) Catch Basin Cleanings 491 Tons White Goods include: refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, etc. In 2007, the Transfer Station also collected and processed: paint (estimated 1,000gallons), waste oil (1,925 gallons), used oil filters (0.5 tons), gasoline (534 gallons), and antifreeze (50 gallons). The Transfer Station also sponsored the Household Hazardous Waste Collection event again in 2007. A summary of the materials collected during the event is available at the Transfer Station or on the Town website. In 2007, the Department also continued to operate and maintenance of the Landfill Methane Gas Collection system. The system consists of a series of wells 135 and piping connected to a flare system that burns the Methane gas being produced by the rubbish under the Landfill Cap. A significant amount of time, effort and funding is required for this task. The staff of the Transfer Station is available to discuss any questions or comments concerning solid waste disposal issues. Tree Department: The Tree Warden (Municipal Arborist) Dan Connolly continues to improve and maintain the Towns Urban Forest. The duties and responsibilities associated with roadside trimming, tree planting, and tree maintenance are year round tasks. In addition to routine tasks there are unforeseen events that impact work plans. Recent natural events like the Noel storm and the caterpillar infestation have impacted efforts to keep up with regular work. N'STAR finished trimming 2 large distribution circuits in town this year. There has been renewed effort to gain control of roadside cutback with progress in removing lower underbrush. • The Town of Orleans has received the Tree City USA award from the Massachusetts DCR Urban and Community Forestry Program. This is the 10th consecutive year that we have received this prestigious award. • The Tree Department wrapped up a long term project on bike path this year. After years of working with the Orleans Improvement Association, Snows Department Store, MA DCR, and Bikeways Committee we finally put the finishing touches on Main St crossing. The very last details included granite curbs installed by OIA and plants and fencing provided by DCR. The Tree Department will continue to work on bike path with cooperation from interested parties. • Ameri-Corp intern put finishing touches on 1St phase of Tree Inventory. Unfortunately the request for another intern this year was turned down. The goal is to complete a full inventory will continue in house. • The Department continued its ongoing roadside cutback program. The pruning and removal of trees and shrubs from the traveled way will continue with the intent of the program being to make the roadways safer for the public travel and maintenance. The long term plan is to phase out inappropriate vegetation and replace with suitable maintenance friendly plants... • The Tree Department also acted as contact for coordination with the AmeriCorps Volunteer Program. The AmeriCorps Program contributed over 5000 hours of labor planting trees and cutting out invasive plants. This Department thanks the AmeriCorps Program and all the volunteers for their support. 136 I would like to again thank all the personnel in all Town Departments, the many Volunteer Committees, and the residents of Orleans for their cooperation and assistance during the year. Special thanks go to the staff of the Highway Department, Transfer Station, and Tree Department for their hard work and dedication. We welcome input from taxpayers, residents or visitors concerning any aspect of the Highway Department, Transfer Station, or Tree Department. Please contact us by phone at (508)240-3790, by Email at m bud nick(a-),town.orleans.ma.us or by mail at 19 School Road, Orleans, MA 02653 Respectfully submitted, Mark Budnick, Highway/Landfill Manager HISTORICAL COMMISSION The Commission met on six occasions during the year to conduct business. 1. Six hearings were held in conformance with Chapter 106 of the Code of the Town of Orleans: the Demolition of Historic Structures By-Law. The subjects and results of these meetings were as follows: January 30 • Discussion of a request from Mary Fritz to demolish a portion of a house at 168 Rock Harbor Rd. Based on the age, design (including an historic barrel vault) and good quality of the summer kitchen portion of the structure the Commission voted to recommend that Ms. Fritz reconsider her plans and preserve the summer kitchen. Failing this, the Commission noted that a formal hearing would be required and the Demolition Delay By-Law would be invoked. Ms. Fritz opted to put the house up for sale and move to a new location. • Discussion of a request by builder Steve Smith to demolish a kitchen el at 47 Cedar land Rd. The Commission allowed demolition to proceed based on the poor condition of the el and the relative unimportance of this portion of the building to the ensemble. October 19 • Request for demolition of portions of a building at 48 Nauset Road. The house dates to approximately 1920; the portions proposed for demolition were shown to be of a much later date. The commission voted to allow the demolition to proceed. • Preliminary request by Richard Eble, on behalf of the owners of a house at 123 Rock Harbor Road for advice concerning the demolition of the house. The Commission visited the house and determined it to be one of the most important structures in the Rock Harbor area. The applicant was advised that any formal demolition request would occasion an invocation of the Demolition Delay By-Law. 137 December 14 • Request for demolition of portions of a house at 16 Honeysuckle Lane. The Commission reviewed drawings prepared by Peter Coneen and visited the house. It was determined that the summer kitchen — the only historically important portion of the requested demolitions - had been previously modified and did not contain enough significant historic fabric to qualify for a demolition delay. The demolition was allowed to proceed. • Preliminary request by William F. Riley as agent for Richard Manginelli for demolition of a house at 89 Tar Kiln Rd. The house had experienced a broken pipe and prolonged flooding, leading to water damage of the building fabric. The commission reviewed a report from East Cape Engineering stating that the condition of the structure was such that the house was unsalvageable. The Commission visited the house and agreed unanimously that the house had been an important piece of Orleans history, was largely original (including board walls rather than retrofitted stud walls,) and was worthy of preservation. Members failed to visually confirm the information as stated in the structural report. The applicant was informed that a more detailed report would be required to provide convincing evidence that the house was structurally unsound. The applicant was directed to either provide more detailed report or to request a formal hearing on demolition. The applicant requested that a formal hearing be held to allow the clock to begin on the 12 month delay process. 2. The Commission provided guidance to the Community Preservation Committee regarding planned work on historic structures and artifacts in Orleans that were to be funded through the Community Preservation Act as follows: January 30: • The Bicentennial Quilt was considered as deserving of funding as an artifact prepared by community members and referring to Orleans History. • Replacement of the heavy timber supporting the wheel that allows for the rotation of the mill was recommended to be with white oak, not pressure treated pine as proposed. The PT wood is clearly a contemporary material, and inferior to the white oak with respect to longevity. May 2: • The Odd Fellows Hall preservation strategy was vetted and certain small modifications were requested. July 12: • Further input regarding the Odd Fellows Hall was obtained. The Commission emphasized the use of historically appropriate materials and methods of construction, partly to allow for the continuity of the craft that is important to knowledgeable maintenance techniques. 138 November 16: • Plans prepared by Paul Minor, AIA for handicapped accessibility into the Academy Playhouse were reviewed and approved. 3. On July 12 the Commission reviewed plans for the installation of wind generators within the Orleans watershed property. The Commission found that the impact on the historic character of the neighborhood was within acceptable limits, and so advised the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Respectfully Submitted, James Hadley, Chairman HOUSING AUTHORITY The Orleans Housing Authority (OHA) owns and manages one hundred one- bedroom rental apartments (Tonset Woods) for the elderly and persons with disabilities and eleven units of family housing. We also own four one-bedroom apartments in East Orleans which were purchased in June 2001 and will remain affordable in perpetuity. The OHA also administers three state-funded Alternative Housing Rental Vouchers (AHVP) which provide rental assistance to people with disabilities and one state-funded Massachusetts Rental Vouchers (MRVP) which provide rental assistance to individuals and families. We also subsidize the rent for two staffed residences for persons with mental and physical disabilities. The OHA subsidizes the rent for six of eight rooms through a federal HUD Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation grant at Canal House which is a sup portative residence for individuals in recovery from substance abuse. In addition, we serve as property manager for the Eastham Housing Authority which owns thirteen affordable rental apartments. The OHA works with the Joint Committee on Affordable Housing, to locate and develop affordable housing for either rental or ownership. In 2005 the Town purchased land at 257 Rte. 6A on which the OHA together with the Joint Committee plan to develop workforce housing. The OHA continues to explore housing opportunities as they arise and also makes available its expertise in managing properties. Finally, the Commissioners thank Tim Buhler, Executive Director; Allison Thomas, Associate Director; Jay Gingras, Maintenance Supervisor; and Al Fearnley, Maintenance Assistant for their hard work throughout a changing year. We extend our appreciation and thanks to Mike Dickson who recently stepped down as President of the Tenants Organization after many years of service and look forward to working with Pam Michalski, the new President. Respectfully submitted, Ray Castillo, Chairman Timothy Buhler, Executive Director 139 MARINE AND FRESH WATER QUALITY TASK FORCE Members of the Task Force and many citizen volunteers continued water quality monitoring in Orleans marine embayments and its freshwater lakes and ponds. These efforts include the testing of waters in the Pleasant Bay watershed which began in 1997 and the Cape Cod Bay and Nauset Estuary watersheds. The Massachusetts Estuaries Project Report for the Pleasant Bay system utilized the data collected to assess the health of the marine embayments within Orleans and adjacent towns. The report concludes that these waters are at risk of over- enrichment due to the nitrogen loads entering through groundwater and surface waters from increasing development within the town. Septic systems, fertilizer use, and road runoff contribute significantly to the natural sources of nitrogen that are utilized by plants to boost growth in marine waters. The water quality in Orleans salt water ponds in the upper reaches of Pleasant Bay (Meetinghouse, Arey's, Kescayogansett and Paw Wah) is significantly degraded as shown by low dissolved oxygen levels and high levels of nutrients (or both) during the summer monitoring season. Due to the hydrodynamics of the Pleasant Bay system, the water in these salt ponds does not readily flush into the bay. This causes the bottom sediments to retain and recycle the nutrients within the salt pond. Reports on the Cape Cod Bay and Nauset estuaries are due in 2008. The Freshwater Lake and Pond Monitoring Program was initiated in 2000 and has continued with technical and analytical support provided by the Cape Cod National Seashore's lab in Truro and the PALS (Pond and Lake Stewardship) project of the Cape Cod Commission. In 2007, freshwater pond samples were collected by volunteers from 18 Orleans ponds. Analyses were performed by the Cape Cod National Seashore for dissolved inorganic nutrients and total nitrogen and phosphorus. Volunteers continued to take field measurements for dissolved oxygen, temperature, and water clarity at these ponds in spring and late summer. Thousands of pieces of data for nutrients and thousands of field measurements for physical parameters have been generated as a result of these efforts. A study of all the freshwater pond data was conducted by the Cape Cod Commission. Orleans received approximately $25,000 in the form of services from the Commission for this work. The final report is available on the Town website and at the Snow Library. Ed Eichner, water scientist at the CCC, presented the findings at a public meeting held at Town Hall in November. The findings indicate that all Orleans freshwater lakes and ponds show at least some signs of declining water quality (decreased water clarity, low dissolved oxygen, or elevated nutrients) as the result of excess phosphorus entering the watersheds. Phosphorus is the key growth nutrient in freshwater systems. Sources of phosphorus include road runoff, lawn fertilizers, and dishwashing detergents. Citizens can reduce the rate of deterioration of water quality in our 140 ponds by reducing the use of fertilizers and choosing to use dishwashing detergents that do not contain phosphorus. Among the CCC report's recommendations was to conduct a survey of the remaining 40 ponds in town that have not been sampled. Any property owner who wishes to have a pond sampled may leave a request and contact information with the Planning Department. The sampling will be done in August and September. The Task Force provided recommendations to implement the report's findings to the Town. Freshwater pond data has been added to the marine water quality data for use during our wastewater management planning process and will help support future town decisions about natural resource management and resource protection. The Task Force continues to provide support to our neighboring towns of Brewster and Eastham with their volunteer monitoring programs. Task Force members and other citizen volunteers continue to support town, state, and county-wide wastewater and environmental monitoring efforts and legislation that impacts water quality. The Task Force wishes to thank the volunteers who have faithfully captured water samples through all kinds of weather conditions this year. Through their efforts they have added significantly to the scientific knowledge about our town's marine and aquatic resources. Additional volunteers are needed each summer to carry out monitoring in our estuaries. Those with boats, canoes or kayaks are urgently needed. Contact information can be left with the Planning Department at Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn L. Kennedy, Chairman NAUSET REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE Each year, one of the responsibilities of the Nauset Regional School Committee is to report, through its chair, to each of its member towns. Each year, since I have been chair, it has become more and more difficult to think of different ways to explain how well the middle and high schools are doing. This past year, the superintendent and I were called to make a presentation to the Regional Subcommittee of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees. We were one of two school systems asked to participate, the other being a vocational school from the north shore. The reason we were called is that we exemplified a system recognized at the state level for its achievements in the MCAS scores from top to bottom. The members of the subcommittee asked questions for about an hour. Without rehashing the entire Q & A, we explained that our programs' successes are directly attributable to the support of Orleans 141 and the other towns. From the strong support of our budgets to the cooperation between Orleans and the three towns on the regional funding formula, we on the committee, have an easier job providing the schools the resources needed for their fine programs. As our commitment to the students continues, so too does our commitment to the towns to use the funds allocated to us in the most productive and effective ways. We are not the least expensive in the state nor are we the most expensive. Dollar for dollar, we are very good at what we are doing and the envy of other systems paying more money. In addition to being named a Compass School and a Vanguard School the high school was honored by the US Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School — only one of 238 schools in the country to achieve this award. The successes at the high school have their roots in the elementary schools of the region and in the middle school, all of which are an integral part of the whole in successfully educating our students. The Region owes much to Orleans and the other towns for the Region's achievements and Orleans should take great satisfaction in their instrumental role. From the arts and music programs, to MCAS scores, to SAT testing to our college acceptance placements, Nauset continues to shine brightly. I have said in the past that great schools reflect great communities and vice versa. Orleans has demonstrated that it is among the best. On behalf of the Nauset Regional School Committee, please accept our heartfelt gratitude and our continuing promise to use the precious funds allotted us in the most responsible manner. Respectfully Submitted, Richard B. Wood, Chairman OLD KING'S HIGHWAY REGIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE 9 Meetings were held in 2007. 13 Certificates of Exemption were accepted and . 30 Certificates of Appropriateness were approved. Respectfully Submitted, Paul Leach, Chairman OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE Approximately 6.45 acres of open space were protected permanently in 2007, through the Town's purchase of additional holdings from the Sparrow family of South Orleans. The new parcel is located on Namequoit Road, across from John Kenrick Woods, which was acquired from the Sparrow family several years ago. It provides frontage on Arey's Pond and the Namequoit River and completes a significant wildlife corridor extending from the watershed to the Peck property on the north side of the Namequoit River. This acquisition was the first proposed by the committee since the end of the Land Bank in 2005. Funding for the 142 $1,275,000 purchase came from a grant from the State in the amount of $500,000, mitigation funds from Barnstable County from the development of Skaket Corners in the amount of $540,000 and $235,000 from a debt exclusion vote approved by the voters. The Committee continued to work closely with the Orleans Conservation Trust and was able to preserve an additional 5.75 acres of land through the placement of Conservation Restrictions on four separate parcels. Thus, through public and private actions an additional 12.2 acres of land in Orleans were permanently protected Comprehensive Plan Implementation The Orleans Comprehensive Plan charges the Committee with the primary task of helping to preserve 400 or more acres "using Land Bank and (Town) budget appropriated funding, plus private funding." Since the formulation of that objective, over 230 acres have been protected or 58% of the 20-year goal. Major efforts by the Orleans Conservation Trust and the Friends of Pleasant Bay through private fund raising for land purchases and through assistance to landowners to preserve land with Conservation Restrictions made a significant addition to the earlier Land Bank efforts. Completing the remaining 42 per cent of the 400-acre goal is very important but will be considerably more difficult now that the Land Bank funding has been terminated. It is clear that additional conservation restrictions, private donations, joint public/private efforts and zoning changes will play an increased role in achieving the 400 acre objective of the Plan. Respectfully submitted. Alan McClennen, Jr., Chairman ORLEANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL "Anchored in Excellence" is the motto that hangs above the entry to Orleans Elementary School, embodying the continued focus and expectation of high levels of academic achievement for learners of all ability levels. A transition in administration on July 1St led to a celebration of the dedicated principalship of Gail Briere while welcoming incoming Principal, Diane Carreiro. The talented and dedicated OES staff was paramount in setting the stage for a highly productive 2007. Academic focus areas were on improved student writing skill development with the first year implementation of Grades 1-5 Writing Prompts and Holistic Scoring. Subject Area Coordinators worked with staff and administration on curriculum pacing, student assessment, and corresponding data analysis while also facilitating instructional leadership. Integrated instruction with the arts and diverse 143 subject areas was promoted by the school-wide theme "West of the Rockies", the Gr. 3 Pleasant Bay Project and a Gr. 5 Orleans History Project. Science consultants on all grade levels provided enhanced skill development with multiple sessions of instruction. Before and after school enrichment programs and student support programs addressed varied learning styles and levels of skill development. Overall, 2007 MCAS student performance levels in both mathematics and literacy continued to be ranked in the "very high" category and are "on target" in meeting state level improvement ratings as noted in Adequate Yearly Progress data. The "richness of community support" has been evident through the many learning venues that have embraced and engaged Orleans elementary students on a continual basis during the past year. The Academy of Performing Arts, Orleans Cardinal Baseball Team, AmeriCorps Cape Cod, Orleans Elks, Orleans Rotary Club, Police and Fire Departments, Cape Cod 5 Bank, Sovereign Bank, Cape National Seashore, Cape Technology Collaborative, Orleans Historical Society, Friends of Pleasant Bay, Cape Cod Symphony Outreach Program, Spirit of America Band, Masons, Snow Library and many local business owners, artists, performers and community members have also given generously of time and resources to enhance student learning in 2007. Field trips provided a conduit for "hands on experience" during this year of focused and engaged learning. Orleans students ventured to the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Plimouth Plantation, Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Boston Museum of Science, Historic Tours of Orleans, Pleasant Bay, and Cape Cod Museum of Art along with still others. Cultural events brought in to the school encouraged excitement, creativity, enhanced critical thinking skills and expanded experience backgrounds. This was evidenced with venues in the arts and sciences, safety, history, the environment, literacy, social services and health. We thank our Orleans Parent Teacher Organization and local grant funding sources for supporting many of these key events. Staff professional development was grade specific, well planned, ongoing and promoted further developed instructional techniques. Groups of teachers attended conferences on technology, differentiated instruction, co-teaching, support service provision and student enrichment. Effective Classroom Strategies to Enhance Instruction for a Wide Range of Students, Holistic Scoring of Student Writing, and MCAS Data Analysis and Action Plan Development were school-wide workshops that took place. A staff book discussion and study group on enhancing critical thinking skills was also initiated in the fall of 2007. Parent support has been provided through two book study sessions led by the School Psychologist on child development for enhanced learning, emotional intelligence and friendship factors. A community school welcomes its own back in, with 2007 being no exception. A Grandparents and Special Persons' Day, Summer and Fall Luncheon Sizzlers for 144 parents, Band and Chorus concerts, PTC Craft Fair, Arts Extravaganza evening, School Open House, and Curriculum Nights were all well attended. The school also supported summer and recreation programs for youth, after school enrichment programs, child care programs, and adult education. Orleans Elementary School, its staff and community members set the stage for a vibrant learning environment filled with commitment, achievement and excellence in 2007. It is through this combined effort that the children were provided with some of the best possible educational opportunities during the past year. In the year ahead, we pledge our continued commitment to excellence in education for the students of Orleans. Please know that your support has made a difference and is much appreciated. Respectfully submitted, Diane J. Carreiro, Principal PARKS & BEACHES 2007 had a number of significant storm events which directly affected Nauset Beach. In April we had a three day Nor'easter which caused a lot of erosion and created a new inlet five miles south of the Nauset Beach parking. This new inlet has continued to widen with most of dune loss being on the Northern side of the Inlet. It will take approximately two to three years for the Inlet to stabilize. Once the Inlet has stabilized then the Barrier Beach will start its southward migration and the island to the south of the inlet will start eroding. The New Inlet location has caused a great deal of erosion which is directly affecting the First Village of Camps (11) in Chatham. The Cape Cod National Seashore who owned two of the camps have had them removed so they would not fall into the ocean. Hurricane Noel (a category 1 storm) hit in November causing significant erosion. The Broad and Harris family camps in Chatham were lost in this storm. If the Erosion of the Barrier beach continues at this pace then two or three more camps may be lost. It is really sad to see the loss of these camps as it is another era of the past slipping away. In February of 2007, the Orleans Board of Selectmen/Park Commissioners voted to sign a new Intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Chatham for the management of the beach south of the Nauset Beach parking lot. This is a five year agreement which allows either Town to opt out of the agreement if significant erosion continues. In March, the Board of Selectmen/Park Commissioners voted not to pursue a Section 10 or State Conservation Permit. The Board felt there were too many 145 stipulations being placed on the Town which would have cost a significant amount of money to operate with only a small amount of vehicle access. Other reasons not to go forward included the fact that the State wanted the Town to kill and remove selected predators on the beach. The vote, to not pursue the Section 10, by the Board meant we would have more Off Road Vehicle closures to protect Piping Plovers and Least Terns. On June 3, 2007, we closed the entire Nauset Spit end of Nauset Beach to Off Road Vehicle Traffic except for 3/8 of a mile and did not reopen until August 11, 2007. The area south of the Nauset Beach parking lot was closed to Off Road Vehicle Traffic on June 25t" and did not reopen until August 3rd During the closure on the South End Camp Owners/Licensees from Chatham and Orleans respectively were escorted past the unfledged chicks in the Pochet Washover area five days a week. A new interactive computer program was started in 2007 which included live sites at the former American Legion Hall, Nauset Beach Administration Building and both the lower buggy booth and the front toll booth. This allowed all locations to have the same information up to date as vehicles were registered. Part of this program also included a scanning portion where barcodes were placed on each O.R.V. sticker so vehicles could be scanned on and of the South End of the beach. This gave an accurate count of the number of vehicles on the beach at any one time as well as a tally by day, week or year. We still have a few tweaks to make but the program worked extremely well for the first year. Congratulations to Sarah Smith, the Parks & Beaches Office Manager, who coordinated and helped write this program, a job well done! Off Road Vehicle Registrations were down by 20% as predicted. The number of Off Road Vehicle permits sold was as follows: Orleans Resident Stickers 1988 Chatham Resident Stickers 500 Non-Resident Over Sand Stickers 1197 Non-Resident Self Contained Stickers 114 Camp Owner/Licensees Stickers (Chatham/Orleans) 151 The daily Off Road Vehicle limit was reached 4 days on the South End of Nauset Beach and on 22 days on the North End. The Self Contained limit was reached on two weekends. The mail-in Off Road Vehicle limit sticker program continues to be very successful. 146 Monitoring and protection of Endangered, Threatened and Species of special concern continues as this program is mandated by the Order of Conditions, from our local Conservation Commission and the State Department of Environmental Protection. Species protected under this program includes Piping Plovers, Least Terns, Common Terns, and American Oyster Catchers. The following data was compiled for the 2007 season: Piping Plovers 20 Pairs Least Terns 110 Pairs Common Terns 2 Pairs Roseate Terns 0 Pairs American Oyster Catcher 1 Pair The productivity rate for Piping Plovers was 1.24 per nest. We had a 0.00 success rate for the rest of the species. As in the past low productivity rates can be attributed to storm Washover and predation by coyote, skunk, Black Backed Gulls, crows and Peregrine Falcon. The revenue for beach parking increased by 10%. The following is a breakdown of Beach revenue for the 2007 season: Daily Parking 619,190 Visitor Stickers 115,300 Off Road Vehicle Permits 320,115 Concession 98,700* Other Various Fees/Fines 4,205 *estimated TOTAL 1,157,510 The following are Parking Lot, Beach Patrol and Lifeguard Activities for the 2007 season. Activity Nauset Skaket Pilgrim* First Aids 158 122 11 Major First Aids 12 5 0 Assists/Rescues 48 4 1 Lost Children 58 14 6 No Swimming Allowed 7 0 0 Restricted Swimming 8 0 0 Rescue Squad Response 14 4 0 Fire Responses 2 0 0 Police Response 22 58 3 Vehicle Stops/Warnings 98 0 0 Citations 56 0 0 147 Court Cases 12 0 0 Stuck Vehicle 58 0 0 Vehicle Fires 1 0 0 Overturned Vehicles 0 0 0 Vehicle Lost in Surf 3 0 0 Numbers of Vehicles Suspended 0 0 0 *No Statistical Data from Aug 18- Sept 4 as there were no lifeguards at Pilgrim. The parking lot at Nauset was full ten times and Skaket Parking Lot was full 42 times. The Beach at Skaket is overcrowded at High Tide as 40 to 50 vehicles are parking off site by the Captain Linnell house and patrons are walking from that location. This is causing a severe strain on the facilities. At Nauset the protected beach has been widened the last two summers. Sand bars at the Public Beach area continue to grow so bathers and surfers are having fun once again. The use of playing fields, walking paths and playgrounds continue to grow. We are falling further behind in maintenance of facilities and grounds due to insufficient staffing. This trend will continue as budget cuts are now a yearly tradition. Landscaping the Town Office Building was completed by the Parks & Beaches staff. The design was by the Parks Foreperson, Cheryl Esty. Great job, Cheryl. The Summer Monday Night Concert Series at Nauset Beach continues to be a success. We have received numerous requests to expand this program and will be expanding to hold a Concert Series at Eldredge Park. Thanks to the continued generosity ($16,000) of the Orleans Improvement Association a sprinkler system was installed at the new Town Office Building Grounds. They also donated $3,000 towards Christmas lights. The Parks and Beaches Department Staff volunteered as well as volunteers from the Chamber of Commerce and Orleans Cardinals installed holiday decorations at ten locations as well as installing holiday banners on thirty-two telephone poles. Thanks go out to the Parks staff Cheryl, Sarah, Dave, Nate, Jeremy and Larry to the Orleans Cardinals Sarah Smith, Ron Conte, Dave Mitchell, Sue Horton, and Billy Edwards for decorating the Music Shell, Chamber of Commerce Mary Corr, Beverly Fuller, James Canedy, Wayne LoPresto, Herb Montgomery, Denise & Peter Butcher, Chet Schifone, Anne Corrigan, Dr. Dave Andrzejewski, Diane 148 Emery, Holly Hurst, Renee Lincoln, Robyn Sede, Robyn Winslow and Dennis Reed. Donations for lights included the Police Association $500.00, Orleans Improvement Association $3,000.00, Orleans Chamber of Commerce $2,000.00, and Orleans Cardinals $500.00. Thanks to all for your help and contributions. A new scoreboard was installed at Eldredge Park thanks to a fundraising effort totaling $18,000.00. Thanks and appreciation to the following groups and volunteers for their time, energy and money. Joe Reynolds and family, Orleans Improvement Association, Orleans Athletic Association, Rhododendron Society, Fred Perreault, Robyn Winslow, Dennis Reed, and last but not least to the "Cookie Fairy" Jane Adams who provides energy with the cookies she delivers. I would like to thank all of the Departments for their help and cooperation. Special thanks to the Conservation, Police, Fire, Highway Departments and Council on Aging. Without their help and cooperation we would not be able to continue to provide all the services we currently supply. Thanks also to the Council on Aging staff who helped coordinate and the Day Center participants who volunteered their time to fold and stuff the Off Road Rules and Regulations. Thank you to the Town Clerks Office Kelly Darling and Cynthia May whom have helped with many special projects, your help is greatly appreciated. To my full time and seasonal staff that performed above and beyond, thanks for your hard work and dedication during a year we were severely understaffed. I receive many compliments regarding your work ethic and friendly demeanor. Visitors and taxpayers alike appreciate your efforts. Respectfully submitted, Paul O. Fulcher, Parks & Beaches Superintendent PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD On April 17, 2007, the Personnel Advisory Board held a public meeting to consider a proposed Article for the Town Meeting Warrant in May, 2007. The Article was a proposed revision to the Orleans Personnel Bylaw that would fund a 3% cost of living adjustment for non-union employees. This revision was APPROVED 2-0-0. The Board hopes that a third member will be appointed soon to replace John Wherry who resigned in 2007. 149 As of this date in 2007, there have been no disputes over the interpretation of the grievance procedure of the Orleans Personnel Bylaw brought before the Board for mediation by any full or part-time town employees who are covered by the Personnel Bylaw. Respectfully submitted, Norris Shook, Chairman PLANNING BOARD In 2007, The Planning Board approved four Definitive Subdivision Plans, which created eight buildable lots. The Planning Board also endorsed three Approval Not Required Plans, which created four new buildable lots. Five public hearings were held for the trimming or removal of trees; all of the requests were approved by the Planning Board. The Planning Board provided input to the Town's wastewater planning consultant with regard to the practical expectations for growth in different areas of the town. The information will be incorporated into the comprehensive wastewater management plan. Efforts to improve the Village Center resulted in the passage of two zoning articles to encourage a stronger residential component in the district. Other successful zoning amendments in 2007 included changes to the way additions to nonconforming uses and structures are treated, a reduction in the potential density of the Rural Business District, and clarification of definitions in the Zoning Bylaw. The Planning Board is grateful to present articles to a Town Meeting which listens carefully to proposed amendments and is supportive of protecting the character of Orleans. The Board began to discuss the issue of formula-based businesses, with concerns about their impacts upon the local economy, in addition to the visual concerns and homogenizing affects on the town. A zoning article to regulate such businesses may be brought to a future Town Meeting. Planning Board members also represent the Board by serving on other boards/committees: Sims McGrath on the Wastewater Management Steering Committee; Sims McGrath and John Fallender on the Zoning Bylaw Task Force, John Ostman on the Community Preservation Committee. Respectfully submitted, John Fallender, Chairman 150 PLANNING DEPARTMENT In 2007, the Planning Department continued its support of various short and long-range programs to guide the Town's growth and development, as well as coordinating the work of many committees and administering its regulatory functions. Foremost among the efforts was the work associated with the development of a town-wide comprehensive wastewater management plan, which accelerated progress towards an anticipated 2008 completion. Other highlights of 2007 include the following: • Participated in the Pleasant Bay Alliance, notably in efforts of the Watershed Working Group to foster a regional approach to the protection of the bay's resources. • Supported the Planning Board's efforts to plan for appropriate growth in the Village Center, including development of successful zoning amendments to allow 3rd floor apartments. • Maintained the Town's GIS, and implemented a web-based GIS viewer that may be accessed by Town staff and the public on the Town's website. • Expedited Cape Cod Commission certification of the Orleans Comprehensive Plan, and continued to implement the plan in conjunction with the Planning Board. • Submitted a successful application to the state under the Commonwealth Capital Program, which improves Orleans ability to compete for competitive state grants. This submittal led to a successful Self-Help grant of$500,000 for the purchase of open space abutting Arey's Pond. • Acted as the Selectmen's representative to the Regional Transit Authority. • Served as Town liaison to the Cape Cod Commission for several Developments of Regional Impact, including Daniels Recycling, Community of Jesus (belltower), and a large land clearing within the contributing area to public wells. • Completed planning under a PWED grant for the relocation of Lots Hollow Road, due to be constructed in early 2008. • Provided staff support to the Joint Committee on Affordable Housing and the Route 6A Affordable Housing Committee. • Completed planning, permitting, and funding for the replacement of the culvert below Skaket Beach Road, funded substantially by non-local sources. The project was constructed in fall 2007. • Completed the 5-year perambulation of the town's boundaries as required by state law. The Planning Department is pleased to work with the many volunteers that support their community by giving of their time to protect and preserve the fine qualities of Orleans and the lower Cape. Respectfully submitted, George Meservey, Director of Planning & Community Development 151 PLEASANT BAY ALLIANCE The Pleasant Bay Alliance is an organization of the Towns of Orleans, Chatham, Harwich and Brewster established to coordinate implementation of the Pleasant Bay Resource Management Plan adopted by Town Meeting in 1998 and renewed in 2003. The plan incorporates the Pleasant Bay Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) and the 21,000-acre watershed, which includes portions of all four towns. The Alliance develops public policy recommendations, technical studies and public education tools to support the Bay's natural resources and the public's safe enjoyment of Pleasant Bay. Highlights from 2007 include: • Following the formation of the new Nauset Beach inlet in April, the Alliance convened a public forum to explore alternative management responses. The Alliance is currently working in partnership with the Town of Chatham, Friends of Pleasant Bay, Inc. and U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to update the hydrodynamic model of the Bay and evaluate changes in water quality due to the new inlet. • The Alliance sponsored a public forum with WHOI Sea Grant's Coastal Resources Specialist Jim O'Connell on coastal Iandforms and alternative erosion management techniques. • Efforts to coordinate wastewater planning among the four watershed towns continued through the Alliance's watershed work group. Among the topics addressed by the group are further analysis and computer modeling to achieve threshold nitrogen targets, and protocols for long term monitoring and compliance reporting for threshold nitrogen targets established through the Massachusetts Estuaries Project. The nitrogen targets, known as Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), were approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. • The Alliance obtained $75,000 in grants from the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative. One grant will fund development of a watershed based fertilizer management study, and another will fund a study of resource impacts, cost sharing and permitting issues associated with the re-installation of a dike in Muddy Creek for the purposes of controlling nitrogen through natural processes. Both studies will be conducted in 2008. • The seventh full season of Bay-wide water quality monitoring was successfully completed, with special thanks due to our many dedicated volunteers. • The Alliance's salt marsh monitoring program was initiated with the installation of transect markers and vegetation monitoring at two marsh locations. • The 2008 update of the Pleasant Bay Resource Management Plan was initiated with a series of three public forums over the summer to gain public input. 152 In addition to Technical Resource Committee and Steering Committee members appointed by the Board of Selectmen, the Alliance is fortunate to have active participation from the Cape Cod Commission, Cape Cod National Seashore, MA Department of Environmental Protection, MA Division of Conservation and Recreation, MA Coastal Zone Management, Woods Hole Sea Grant, Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, Friends of Pleasant Bay and Friends of Chatham Waterways. On behalf of the Alliance we wish to thanks the citizens of Orleans for your ongoing support. Respectfully submitted by: Judith Bruce, Steering Committee Harry Herrick, Steering Committee George Meservey, Technical Resource Committee Dawson Farber IV, Technical Resource Committee Jennifer Wood, Technical Resource Committee Robert Canning, Technical Resource Committee Carole Ridley, Coordinator POLICE DEPARTMENT I am very pleased to present the 2007 Annual Report of the Orleans Police Department to our citizens, elected officials, Town Administrator, Town staff, and all of the members of the Orleans Police Department. The Town's police building, built in 1967 as a combined police/fire facility at a cost of $250,000, needed to be upgraded in 2007 to meet several health and safety standards. I certainly commend the efficient businesslike manner our Police Station Building Committee led by Chairman Tom Finan and clerk of the works, Ron Collins, as they proposed the necessary work to be completed in the station and saw it through to a successful conclusion. The Committee is now charged with the task of a complete upgrade that would leave the building as a viable police station, one that the whole community will be proud of, for the next 25 years. The year 2007 was also extremely successful for our department in our commitment to a safe and enjoyable community. We experienced an extremely low Part I (most serious crimes) crime rate with one exception. Burglaries were 32 in '05, 29 in '06 and increased to 43 in 2007. Traffic crashes drop for the second year in a row, we increased our traffic citations for the third year in a row, and officers made a high number of DUI arrests. Our Patrol Officers are responsible for responding to calls for service and for self- initiating activities designed to reduce crime and traffic concerns. The officers of your department did an excellent job and are credited with the significant decreases in Part I Crime as well as the decreases in traffic crashes. A well 153 known and experienced officer, Ernie Butilier, retired in 2007. Although we hired an excellent recruit to take his place, the loss of experience and Ernie's commitment to Community Policing will be a loss. The detectives followed up on significant cases and perform the more advanced investigations. Detectives Kevin Higgins and Melissa Marshall, working with patrol officers had an excellent clearance rate on major crimes. They were also instrumental in proactive policing and the reduction of crime by informing businesses and citizens via e-mail notices of crimes in Orleans and neighboring towns. People then took necessary precautions and prevented themselves from becoming victims. Our Dispatchers are responsible for collecting, maintaining and dispatching the thousands of requests for service and crime reports handled by the department each year. They are responsible the input of information in our computer aided dispatch system and also handle an estimated 55,000 non- emergency calls to the police department annually. Our dispatch is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week to serve the citizens of Orleans. September of 2007 saw Orleans Police Officer Lloyd Oja take on the new duty as the School Resource Officer at the Nauset Regional High School. Officer Oja was chosen from candidates from the four departments representing the Nauset Region and is doing an excellent job working with the staff and students on public safety initiatives. Our Honor Guard is exceptional. The Honor Guard serves as a representation of our department and has proudly participated in color guard ceremonies, town parades, police memorial services, and funeral details in and around Orleans. On an extremely sad note, long time bookkeeper and friend to all associated with our department, Joan Chilson retired in July and then passed away in October. Joan's friendly attitude and her dedication to her job, her family and extended police family will be sorely missed. Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey J. Roy Chief of Police STATISTICS FOR 2007 Murder 0 Rape 1 Forcible Fondling 1 Robbery 2 Aggravated Assault 13 Simple Assault 38 Intimidation 17 Burglary 43 Purse Snatching 3 Shoplifting 32 154 Theft from Building 16 All other Larceny 121 Motor Vehicle Theft 2 Counterfeiting/Forgery 6 Larceny by False Pretenses 9 Credit Card Theft 9 Impersonation 1 Embezzlement 1 Vandalism 80 Drug/Narcotic Violation 57 Statutory Rape 0 Weapon Law Violation 4 Bad Checks 32 Disorderly Conduct 21 Domestic Disturbance 26 Restraining Order 23 Noise Disturbance 123 Liquor Law Violations 48 Trespass 31 Alarms 599 Well Being/Reassurance 503 Animal Complaints 358 Total Felonies Investigated 239 Traffic Stops/Citations 2810 Accidents Investigated 462 Arrests/In Custody 203 Arrests/summons 219 Juvenile Arrests 31 Protective Custody 11 Operating Under the Influence 40 Total Calls for Service 12,664 POLICE STATION RENOVATION COMMITTEE The Police Station Renovation Committee was formed in January 2006 to accomplish, what was thought to be at the time, a minor renovation of the Police Headquarters Building on the corner of Eldridge Park Way and Route 28. The building was built in 1966 as a combined Police and Fire Department facility. The Fire Department moved out in 1989 and the building was remodeled as a Police only facility. As the Committee, aided by Ammondson Architects, Police Department Staff and Town Officials, conducted a Needs Assessment of the building, it became apparent that the needs of the building were very extensive. 155 During the summer and fall of 2006 the Committee met with the Board of Selectmen to review their findings. It was decided to address the project in two phases: • Go forward at the October 2006 Town Meeting and request Phase I funds to address the most urgent needs of the building. • The Board of Selectmen updated the charge to the Committee, asking that they launch a full Phase II Feasibility Study to address the long term (20+ years) needs of the building. Town meeting approved Phase I funding to address the most severe health, safety and operational issues required to keep the building operational. From late 2006 through mid 2007, leaks were fixed; lead, asbestos and mold were removed; the heating system was replaced; the Dispatch area was expanded and fitted with a new air conditioner and the cells were refitted with suicide-proof doors and upgraded security equipment. A Phase II Feasibility Study Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued and after interviews of those responding a contract was awarded to the Carrel Group in the fall of 2007. An in depth analysis was conducted and the many deficiencies of the building were documented. Three options were presented to the Committee: • Remodel on the same footprint, bringing everything up to code. This was rejected as it did not meet the 20+ year charge from the Board of Selectmen. • Demolish part of the building, build a new two-story structure in its place and renovate the remaining part of the building. • Demolish the entire building and build a new structure on the current site. The options, along with preliminary cost estimates were presented to the Board of Selectmen in December 2007. It was noted that the new heating system, air conditioner, bathroom fixtures, cell doors and fixtures, and furnishings from Phase I would be reused in Phase 11. The Committee advised the Board that Professional Cost Estimators were pricing out the partial demolition/renovation option and the complete demolition build new option. On February 6, 2008 the Committee presented two options to the Board of Selectmen and made its recommendation: • Partial demolition and renovation. Expand the building from its current 11,500 square feet to 18,383 square feet. o Design $696,224, Construction $9,640,834 • Complete demolition; build new on the current site. Expand the building from its current 11 500 square feet to 18,134 square feet. o Design $651,558, Construction $9,109,102 The Committee recommended the complete demolition/build new option as it is the least expensive and removes the uncertainties that are inherent in renovation projects. The Board of Selectmen was asked to support a $700,000 article at the May 2008 Town meeting for design and to include $9,000,000 in the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for F/Y10. The Committee noted that these costs were in line with other municipal construction projects in the mid/lower Cape area and that the layout, function and facilities put forth are very much in keeping with the modern Police Stations the Committee has recently visited. The project is expected to take 12 to 14 months. 156 The Committee acknowledges the fine support it has received from many town employees and committees, in particular, Police Chief Jeff Roy and his staff, Selectwoman Margie Fulcher the liaison to our committee, and Town Administrator John Kelly. Respectively Submitted, Tom Finan, Chairman RECREATION DEPARTMENT The Recreation Department is made up of a full-time Recreation Director, a five member, advisory Recreation Committee, and employs between 30 and 40 seasonal workers for 7-10 weeks, during the summer season. The Department offers quality recreational programming for all ages. Utilizing school facilities and the exceptional town parks and beaches, and employing a dedicated group of volunteer coaches and an energetic summer staff, Orleans makes available to the year-round, as well as seasonal population, healthy social and physical programs. Fall programs available at our outdoor fields at the Orleans Elementary School are: Instructional soccer for grades K-2 (32 participants), girl's soccer grade 3-6 (33 participants), boy's soccer grade 3-6 (45 participants). Senior Tennis was held at the Eldredge Park courts. Field Hockey was held at the Nauset Regional High School for grade 3-6 (9 participants). In the Winter, movement and ball skills was offered for pre-schoolers through grade 1 (37 participants), instructional basketball for grade 2 (10 participants), team basketball for grades 3 and 4, grade 5 and 6, grade 7 and 8, and high school grades 9-12. Girls and boys were in their own separate programs. Adult basketball was offered 1 evening per week. The total number of basketball participants was 105 youth and 18 adult. During the spring, instructional softball and baseball for grades 1-2, was held at Orleans Elementary School fields (38 participants), softball and baseball for boy's and girl's grade 3 and 4 and for grades 5 and 6 was held at Orleans Elementary and the Town Hall fields (76 participants). Junior Babe Ruth for 13-14-15 year olds was held at the high school and at Eldredge Park (16 participants). Senior Tennis was held at the Eldredge Park courts. The Annual Easter Egg Hunt once again was held at Sea Call Farm on Tonset Road. Summer activities included; the morning program at Orleans Elementary, arts and crafts, tennis lessons for youth and adult, swim lessons for youth and adult at Pilgrim Lake and Meetinghouse Pond (American Red Cross), Senior Tennis at Eldredge Park, and the Youth Center at the Community Center, 44 Main Street, was open 3-4 evenings offering foosball, movies, video games, ping pong, air hockey and a full-size pool table. Youth participants numbered 377 and adult participants 38. The Lower Cape Open Tennis Tournament was run for the fourth year out of Willy's Gym in North Eastham, utilizing their indoor and outdoor courts. 157 The Finch Skateboard Park run by Together We Can and managed by the 3 Regional Recreation Directors from Brewster, Orleans and Eastham continued to offer attractive hours of supervised activities throughout the summer, fall and spring. Respectfully submitted, Brendan J. Guttmann-Director 158 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES Adjusted Sealed Not Condemned Sealing Fee Sealed Charqed Per Device Cap. Over 10,000 lbs. 2 4 $200 5,000- 10,000 lbs. 1 2 $125/$100 SCALES 1 100-5,000 lbs. 4 12 1 2 $75/$65 Under 100 lbs. 39 140 9 $45/40 Balances $45/40 Avoirdupois 7 $7/$5 Metric $7/$5 WEIGHTS I Troy $7/$5 Apothecary 99 $7/$5 Vehicle Tank Compartments VOLUMETIC I Liquid Measures 1 gal. or under MEASURES I Liquid Measures 1 gal. or over Dry Measures I I Meters, Inlet 1"or less $45/$35 AUTOMATIC I Gasoline 10 89 2 1 $45/$35 LIQUID I Oil, Grease MEASURING I Meters, Inlet more than 1" DEVICES I Vehicle Tank Meters 5 $100/$90 Bulk Storage $150/$125 Meters Oil, Grease $40/$35 Taximeters $50/$45 OTHER I Leather Measuring Devices AUTOMATIC I Cloth Measuring Devices 1 $20/$15 MEASURING I Wire-Cordage Measuring Devices 2 $25/$20 DEVICES I Reverse Vending Machines 10 $25 LINEAR Yardsticks 1 $20/$15 MEASURES I Tapes 2 $20/$15 I MISC. I Number Scanning Systems 98%or SCANNING above 15 State Fees SYSTEMS I Number Scanning Systems below 98% 5 State Fees TOTALS 56 389 17 3 159 SHELLFISH AND WATERWAYS IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE This Committee is charged by the Board of Selectmen to respond to concerns brought to it by the Selectmen, by the Harbormaster/Shellfish Constable, or by any citizen of Orleans. Responses by the Committee are not statutory or enforcing, but are advisory to all parties, and especially to the Board of Selectmen. The Committee initiates relevant projects on its own, projects that improve its observation skills and advisory judgments. The members of the Committee come from diverse interests and backgrounds with respect to the Town's waters. They represent family and commercial fishermen, aquaculturists, boaters, and waterfront landowners. In 2007, we continued to observe pressure on our Harbormaster/Shellfish Department. The demands for water access, boat launching, parking and moorings increase year to year and are particularly acute in the summer. The Department improves, administers, and polices our fishing and other water blessings to the benefit of all who use and enjoy them. Fees for moorings and for shellfish permits have fallen behind the averages for other towns on the Cape, and this Committee and the Selectmen made recommendations for significant compensating increases. Town Meeting turned down the recommended increases, and forced Selectmen to use only minimal increases not subject to Town Meeting approval. In addition, current Massachusetts legislation is forcing all towns to reduce mooring fees for non-town residents to the same fees as for residents. The restoration of oysters to town waters is very encouraging. Not only have our aquaculture people been growing them successfully in Little Pleasant Bay, but the Shellfish Constable and the town have now grown enough oysters from purchased seed to start moving them into the wild. Jay Harrington as Assistant Chair, and Marty Leonard as Secretary, have provided able service to the operation of this Committee. We continue to be grateful to Dawson Farber, our Harbormaster/Shellfish Constable, who shares with and encourages the Committee greatly. He has also helped us to work on such hands-on projects as the maintenance of the herring runs at Pilgrim Lake and at Cedar Pond. Selectman David Dunford has been a very helpful liaison to the Committee, and we are grateful for his faithful attendance, advice, and communication with the Board of Selectmen. Respectfully submitted, Gerry Dorman, Chairman 160 SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE In 2007, eighteen meetings were held. A total of twenty-three Informal Site Plan Reviews and nine Formal Site Plan Reviews were completed. The committee provides guidance on development proposals to improve design assist developers in the understanding of the local permitting process. Site Plan Review Committee members represent the following departments: Building, Conservation, Fire, Health, Highway, Planning, and Water. Respectfully submitted, George Meservey, Chairman SNOW LIBRARY Snow Library cast a bright light on a little-appreciated aspect of communication in 2007 with a month-long exhibit and silent auction featuring 50 posters covering subjects as diverse as World War I, The Mothers of Invention, Joe Namath and Dionne Warwick. The posters were donated by Orleans resident Bob Crozier, an art director who ran his own design/marketing firm, first in New York and then in Washington, for the purpose of supporting Snow's various art projects. The auction earned more than $3,000, but perhaps the greater value was the sense of unity forged by members of the Friends of Snow Library, the Board of Trustees and the Craine Gallery Committee that worked an estimated 400 hours to bring the project to fruition. Part of those proceeds goes to support Snow's ongoing project involving the photographs of H.K. Cummings, who, while operating his dry-good store in Orleans, documented various aspects of work and daily life common to the Outer Cape from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century. The collection, supported by a variety of sources, received a grant from the Community Preservation Committee to digitize some of the images and improve accessibility; the album of prints is available at the reference desk. The project, under the direction of volunteer archivist Bobi Eldridge, will produce its third book this coming fall, photographs focusing on houses. The exhibit is set for September and October in the Craine Gallery; sixteen new postcards will also be available. Snow's commitment to history and the arts in no way takes away from our fundamental pledge to expand the public's access to books in all forms and information from all points of the globe. Of course we draw from our own collection, but can quickly and efficiently reach out to other libraries for books, CDs and answers to a wide range of reference needs. In addition, patrons can sign up to use one of the libraries computers; those with laptops and wireless cards can reach the Internet from anywhere in the building. The library's collection included more than 73,400 items, including 62,905 books, 4,019 audio books, video and music CDs, 3,740 films in VHS or DVD, and other materials in microforms, CD/ROM, plus numerous network transfers and interlibrary loans. Circulation of library-owned materials totaled 172,466 transactions. The per capita numbers of items loaned and the percentage of library users in the population remain among the highest in the state. 161 The library has 9,831 registered borrowers, and averaged 502 individual visitors each day in the fiscal year from July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2007; reference librarians fielded 7,500 queries. Snow's website recorded 290,043 "hits" in FY 07, up 70% from last year. Lifetime Learning, provided by the Friends of Snow Library, included such courses as Bach Cantatas, Laughter Yoga and the ever-popular Mind in the Movies. The Sundays at Snow programs included "Life in the 15th Regiment", a discussion of a small Massachusetts regiment rallying to fight during the Civil War, and a performance by the Cape Cod women's a cappella group, "Sound Waves." In all, Snow provided 294 adult programs including lectures, book groups, adult learning and cultural programs, and 122 events for children. As always, the principal initiative, staffing and backing for the Library's many successful volunteer programs came from The Friends, one of the largest such groups in the Commonwealth. Friends-supported Library activities included: book mending; shelving and shelf reading; magazine maintenance; newspaper pickup; support of children's programs; book discussion group; and book deliveries to nursing homes and senior housing. They also provided $19,000 for museum passes, books and all sorts of materials, and $4,000 for children's programs throughout the year. The Snow Library Endowment Fund has a five-member board of directors comprised of two Friends, two Trustees and a jointly named fifth member chosen from the community at large. The Endowment Fund board keeps an open channel of communication with Snow's Trustees, monitoring the library's needs, ready to add its support to that of the town, the state, the Friends and the many residents who favor the library with their generosity. In 2007, the Fund contributed $15,000 to support library activities and operation. For all that was positive at Snow in 2007, there was deep sadness at the death of trustee Frank O'Neil. We will all miss his steady guidance in many ways, especially in financial matters. Memorial gifts in 2007 were received in honor of the lives of Katherine Smith O'Brien, Elizabeth Rattle, Nell Capece, Cheryl Rene Dederick, Lisa Talmage, and our own Frank O'Neil. All contributions were used to improve the library's collection, and for furnishings. Snow Library would like to thank all the town departments for their help, in particular, Peter Van Dyck (Information Systems Manager for Orleans), the Parks Department for its assistance in keeping our building and grounds safe and attractive, and the Highway Department for keeping the parking lot clear. The Board of Trustees and the entire staff of Snow Library are grateful for the continued support of the Town of Orleans and we look forward to maintaining the tradition of excellent library service in 2008. Respectfully submitted, Skip Rozin, Chairman, Snow Library Trustees 162 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS To the Citizens of Orleans: It is a privilege to submit my report for calendar 2007, and a privilege, too, to serve as your Superintendent of Schools. The public schools of Orleans and Nauset have been well-supported by our citizens, and the benefits of that support are manifest in our classrooms, and throughout the community. Continuity is a cornerstone of our success: our students spend at least thirteen years in school before they earn a high school diploma, and successful programs and activities often take almost that long to put in place as successfully as we wish. For example, we have been improving our Reading program for the past seven years, starting (logically enough) with our youngest students, and reaching the Middle and High Schools over the past two years. It will be several more years before we have trained every secondary teacher to provide effective reading comprehension instruction within their particular subject, but it is an effort that is necessary and productive. How many of us, or our classmates, were assigned homework ("Read Chapter 14") we simply were not able to complete successfully because the text was too difficult to comprehend? Reading is a skill that can and should be taught at every level of the public schools, that every teacher should include in their instruction. Nauset is committed to making that happen. Those who wish more information than can be included in his brief annual summary are invited to visit our web site, www.nausetschools.ora.. There are links to each of our schools, information for parents and the public, and many resources for our staff. In the past few years, we have turned increasingly to electronic communication, from putting our High School Program of Studies on the internet (instead of on paper) to this year's addition of an internet-based telephone network. With it, we can contact hundreds of staff or parents in minutes with a taped message, explaining some unusual event, or reminding of some upcoming activity or assignment. Who knows what might be next — e-books? In Orleans, the close of the 2006-07 school year saw the departure of longtime Principal Gail Briere, who moved just down the road from OES to her new assignment as Assistant Superintendent of the Nauset district. Gail earned the respect and affection of her staff and colleagues, and has already made an impact leading Nauset's professional development program forward. In her place, we welcomed Mrs. Diane Carreiro, most recently principal of the Northwest Elementary School in Leominster. Diane brings a strong commitment to high achievement, the Arts, and literature, and is well-prepared to lead Orleans Elementary to new levels of excellence in service to the Town and its children. Respectfully submitted, Michael B. Gradone, Superintendent of Schools 163 VETERANS' GRAVES OFFICER The year 2007 was for the most part an uneventful one for me. The usual chores of replacing broken markers where needed and new flags for Memorial Day as well as making sure all flags are presentable for Veteran's Day were carried out. Living close by gives me an advantage as I frequently drive thru looking to see where replacements are needed. With the great number of Veteran's graves there are now it is very easy for me to miss one. If you know of a grave I have missed please let me know and I'll take care of it as soon as I can. The week before Memorial Day I received 39 trays of 15 Geraniums, that's 585 plants, all of which had to be planted before Memorial Day. Once again Brian Bates and several vans of students from Lighthouse Charter School arrived at the Cemetery on the Thursday before Memorial Day and within 1 '/2 hours all the plants were planted. Without their assistance this would be an impossible task and to them I'm forever grateful for their help. Respectfully submitted, Peter Howerton, Veterans' Graves Officer VETERANS'SERVICES The District Office of Veterans Services continues to work with all those veterans issues such as VA compensation, medical benefits, pensions, insurance questions, financial aid and all those concerns that we, as a one-stop veterans can help with. One of the major problems that we face is the length of the time that the VA takes to make decisions on those old and new pending cases. We as veterans' representatives have voiced our displeasure with this problem numerous times, but to no avail. The primary VA medical clinic in Hyannis still maintains a high level of services to all those veterans enrolled. We would like to thank the Town Administrator, Treasurer and Town Accountant for all their help. Also, our State Legislators who we work so closely with on all the bills that we file on behalf of those we serve. Respectfully submitted, Sidney L. Chase, Director & Veterans Agent; Norman E. Gill, Regional Director & Veterans Agent; Edward F. Merigan, Assistant Director& Veterans Agent; Blake Dawson, Service Officer VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF CAPE COD The Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod is a not-for-profit certified health agency that provides home health care, health promotion, immunization and educational programs to the communities of Cape Cod. The V.N.A. continues to provide both the town-sponsored public health programs, and the third party reimbursement home health services for the residents of Orleans. 164 Specialty Care includes the following: Skilled Nursing, High Tech I.V. Therapies, Psychiatric Nursing, Maternal-Child Health, Enterostomal Therapy, Medical Social Work, Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy, Home Health Aides, Private Services Nursing, Hospice & Palliative Care, Home Health Aides, and Homemakers. Wellness Programs include the following: Community Education, Support Groups, Immunization Clinics, Health Screenings, Worksite Wellness, Child Day Programs, Adult Day Health Programs, Prostate, Breast, and Cervical Cancer Initiatives, a Senior Exercise Program (Young at Heart), the Mobile Health Link Van, Medical Interpreters, and Senior Information Services. The Orleans Town appropriation enabled the V.N.A. of Cape Cod to provide the following services for residents of Orleans in the year 2007: 1 certified home nursing visit to adults; 2 physical therapy visits; 1 medical social worker visit; 2 home visits to new mothers and babies; 9 immunizations at town clinics for resident adults and children, and 18 immunizations for resident children at the Nauset Middle School. In addition to these immunizations, 786 flu immunizations were provided. Weekly blood pressure screening clinics provided 375 blood pressures screens, 25 residents were screened for cholesterol, 25 residents were screened for glucose, 14 residents were screened for skin cancer, 15 residents were screened for colorectal cancer, 32 residents were screened for bone density, and 40 cases of communicable disease were investigated for the Town of Orleans and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. 6 community wellness programs were provided, and also a Health Fair at the Orleans Council on Aging. The VNA Public Health Nurse completed 27 home visits for assessment and referrals. In addition to the funding sources such as Medicare, Mass Health, Private insurance or Town Appropriation, the V.N.A. actively seeks funds through grants, and philanthropy. These funds are needed to broaden the scope of community services offered and to help support needed home health services for those Orleans residents whose health insurance coverage is inadequate or nonexistent. The V.N.A. is committed to and continually striving toward understanding and meeting the needs of the community. Please feel free to address any questions or comments to the Public Health and Wellness Programs of the V.N.A., located at our Dennis office, telephone 888-557-9994. Respectfully submitted, Carole Sandquist, Public Health and Wellness Contracts Coordinator WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT STEERING COMMITTEE In 2007, progress on the development of a comprehensive wastewater management plan (CWMP) was accelerated. The Needs Assessment report, a major component of the plan, was finalized and presented to the public. The report evaluated the 5 reasons for centralized collection and treatment of wastewater: (1) sanitary needs, (2) drinking water protection, (3) surface and groundwater protection, (4) convenience & aesthetics, and (5) economic development. Of these, the protection of surface and groundwater 165 was found to the most pressing need in Orleans because of impacts to the natural environmental caused by nitrogen loading from septic systems. Early in the year, the much-anticipated water quality reports for our three Cape Cod Bay estuaries were received (Rock Harbor, Little Namskaket Creek, Namskaket Creek). The reports indicate the maximum amount of nitrogen loading that each of the estuaries can assimilate, beyond which the system will experience accelerated eutrophication. Overall, the reports indicate that 25% of the nitrogen must be removed from the three watersheds in order to meet the Total Maximum Daily Loading standard. A similar report is anxiously awaited for Nauset Estuary, which will complete the MEP project for Orleans. The report was contracted for a 2005 delivery, and the committee has been moving forward with a "placeholder" for nitrogen removal based on best available information. Late in 2007, the Town's consulting engineering firm Wright-Pierce delivered the next milestone report, the Alternatives Screening Report. This document develops and evaluates all the alternatives for collection of wastewater, treatment, transport, and disposal. The report developed nine treatment options, ranging from a series of package plants throughout the town to a single centralized facility. By applying a comprehensive set of review criteria, the committee pared down the options to the three best alternatives for further study. The three options a decentralized array of facilities, a centralized plant at the Tri-town Septage Treatment Plant site, and a South Orleans centralized facility. Public meetings on the report are scheduled for January. In the upcoming year, each of the options will be studied in detail to determine which is the best option for Orleans. The committee anticipates presenting report to the 2008 Annual Town Meeting, followed by an extensive public review process and a request to endorse the final plan at a Special Town Meeting in October 2008. In anticipation of having an approved plan in the near future, the committee worked to develop a draft financing policy that can be applied to construction projects to ensure that costs are shared fairly among property owners. The policy is expected to split capital costs between taxpayers and "bettered" properties in a manner that will balance costs and benefits while keeping the cost to the average homeowner as low as practical. The final CWMP will contain detailed costs for sewering phases. The committee also made recommendations to the Charter Review Committee on amending the Home Rule Charter to allow for the administrative structure necessary to implement and operate a sewer treatment operation. The committee's efforts continue to be supported by the Planning Department staff, for which the committee is grateful. Respectfully submitted, Augusta McKusick, Chair 166 WATER DEPARTMENT With below normal rainfall during May and June the summertime demand for water was significantly greater than the summer of 2006. Our average production increased by 20% during June, July and August. Just the opposite of 2006 when over 18 inches of rain during the same months caused a 10% reduction in consumption. The past two years provide the classic example of how even short term weather events impact water suppliers in terms of supply and revenues. The Department completed the Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project in August. That accomplishment marked the reintroduction of well no. 1 to service for the first time in ten years. With additional improvements to well no. 6 the production capacity of the plant was increased by nearly 40%. A new back wash system for the plant membranes is helping to improve performance by reducing the frequency of cleanings and the volume of backwash water used. Numerous tours of the Treatment Plant were conducted throughout the year. Visitors ranged from middle school students to engineers of all disciplines. The plant supplies 60 to 100 percent of the Town's water through state-of-the-art technology. Ultra filtration membranes eliminate iron and manganese and provide a barrier to particles as small as bacteria and viruses. Few can match the technology we use to produce drinking water. Simply stated, it's the Best Water on the Cape. Throughout 2007 the Department continued the program to replace water meters with new Radio Read Meters. A total of 539 installations were completed, bringing us near the 50% mark of the project. Achieving the goal to reduce the number of years that it will take to bring this new technology to the entire system will increase the Department's efficiency and help maintain staffing at current levels. During the winter of 2007, staff repaired 14 main breaks and prevented the loss of millions of gallons of water. More than 150 fire hydrants were inspected and repaired while we maintained the status of our valve exercising and flushing programs. The Water Department applied for and received a $25,000 grant from the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension. The grant is being used to help implement a Wildfire Preparedness Plan for the watershed. The Plan calls for a reduction in accumulated under story brush and material that can act as a fuel during a fire. Perhaps more importantly, roads will be maintained in order to provide access and staging areas for fire fighting personnel during a real emergency. This is scheduled as a 3-year project, but we hope to conclude earlier with the help of Americorps volunteers and the guidance and hands on assistance of the Town's Tree Warden. With new equipment and badly needed safety gear provided by the grant, Water Dept. staff has already cleared nearly 3000 feet of fire break in the north end of the watershed. The Department continued its public education programs with the celebration of National Drinking Water Week and the publication of our annual newsletter and water quality report. We were pleased to again receive recognition from MA DEP as being one of the top 5% of water purveyors in the Commonwealth. 167 During 2007, the Board of Water Commissioners devoted significant efforts to the following matters: • Provided oversight to the Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project. • Dedicated significant time and effort to the Wind Energy Project. • Updated and implemented the Water Department Policies and Procedures. • Reviewed and analyzed the Department's Financials. We would like to express our appreciation to the water department personnel, the other town departments and the residents of the Town of Orleans for their assistance, cooperation and support during the past year. Department Statistics: 2006 2007 Production 331,642,469 gal 372,848,522 Peak Day 8/03/06 8/25/07 2,351,654 gal 2,665,400 gal Services 5,154 5128 Respectfully submitted, Board of Water Commissioners ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The purpose of the Board is to hear and decide applications or petitions for Special Permits or Variances as empowered under the Zoning Bylaws of the Town and the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, and to hear and decide appeals from decisions of the Zoning Administrator. There were 17 regular open meetings in 2007. A total of 42 applications were submitted. Forty-one were heard and one was continued to 2008 at the applicant's request. Of the 26 Special Permit applications heard, 23 were granted and three were withdrawn without prejudice. Of the eleven applications which combined Special Permit and Variance requests, one decision granted both, one granted a Variance (Special Permit request withdrawn without prejudice), and nine granted a Special Permit (Variance requests withdrawn without prejudice). Of the four applications for Variances, three were withdrawn without prejudice and one was denied. There was one appeal which was upheld. Respectfully submitted, Robert Osterberg, Chairman 168 ZONING BYLAW TASK FORCE The Zoning Bylaw Task Force maintains a list of zoning issues and works at the behest of the Planning Board to develop Zoning Bylaw amendment language that will improve the bylaw. In 2007, the Task Force developed text for 5 Zoning Bylaw amendments, each of which was approved at the Annual Town Meeting. Late in the year, 4 other amendments were developed for consideration at the 2007 Annual Town Meeting. Also in 2007, the Task Force reviewed the General Bylaws of the Town at the request of the Board of Selectmen. The bylaws were found to be generally up to date and relevant. Several areas were identified as in need of amendment. The Task Force is comprised of members of the Planning Board (2), Board of Appeals, residents at-large (2), the Building Commissioner, and Planning Director. Meetings are held on the 4t" Wednesday of the month. The group is most active in the fall and winter when bylaw changes are being developed, and in the spring works for communicate the issues to the townspeople in preparation for the Town Meeting. Sincerely, George Meservey, Chairman 169 TOWN OF ORLEANS COMMITTEE / BOARD DESCRIPTIONS Architectural Review Committee — Provides design review of new construction, alterations and additions to commercial structures located in the various business districts of the Town. Five members and two associates. Bikeways Committee — Advocates and supports the use of bicycling as transportation and recreation and makes recommendations to encourage and facilitate safe cycling within the Town. Seven members. Board of Assessors — Sets policies regarding property valuation, sets tax rates, administers motor vehicle excise and boat excise; hears assessment appeals and abatements; reviews exemption applications; and administers betterments. Three members. Board of Health - Elected board that, through the Massachusetts General Laws and state regulations, is responsible for protecting the public health, safety and environment of the community accomplished through enforcement of state laws, the sanitary and environmental code, adopting reasonable local health regulations and by implementing preventive programs. Five members. Board of Library Trustees — Acts as the governing body of Snow Library. Sets policies regarding use of the building; determines the days and hours of operation; approves, promotes and participates in functions, displays, and exhibitions held in the library; and oversees all financial matters pertaining to the library. Seven members. Board of Selectmen — Serves as the chief executive goal-setting and policy making agency of the Town. Among other responsibilities as outlined in the Orleans Home Rule Charter, the Board enacts rules and regulations establishing town policies, acts as the licensing authority for the Town, and appoints certain personnel, board and committee members. Five members. Board of Water Commissioners — Develops rules and regulations and sets policies governing the operation of the municipal water system. Oversees the watershed properties regulating any allowed uses, other than those related to the production or treatment of water, through a management plan. Five members. Building Code Board of Appeals — Reviews appeals made by builders and individuals from the requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code. Five members. Cable TV and Telecommunications Advisory Committee — Works with the Town's current cable television provider, ComCast, and the Town to improve service; advises the Board of Selectmen on the issuance of franchises; researches a variety of technical and communications issues. Five members. Cape Cod Commission — One person appointed by the Board of Selectmen represents the Town at the Cape Cod Commission, which deals with issues of regional significance. One representative from Orleans. 170 Cape Cod Regional Tech High School Committee — Formulates and adopts policy for the Regional Tech School system and hires a superintendent. Two Orleans representatives appointed by the Town Moderator. Charter Review Committee The Charter Review Committee studies Orleans Home Rule Charter, as most recently amended, and background information relating to its development and prepares basic principles of town government on which the Charter is based. Citizens Advisory Committee — The primary task of the Committee is to be the link between the citizens of the Town and special interest groups in all matters relating to the Wastewater Management Plan and to work closely with and report to the Wastewater Management Steering Committee. Commission on Disabilities — Coordinates and carries out programs designed to meet the problems of persons with disabilities; ensures appropriate accessibility and compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act and regulations of the State and Town as related to the needs of persons with disabilities. Nine members. Community Preservation Committee The Community Preservation Committee implements the requirements of the Community Preservation Act and makes recommendations to the Town Meeting for the use of monies in the Community Preservation Fund. Eligible projects involve opens space, historic preservation, community housing, and recreation that are consistent with a Community Preservation Plan based upon the Local Comprehensive Plan. The goal of Committee activity is to preserve the essential beauty and character of Orleans. Conservation Commission — Administers the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (Mass. General Law Chapter 131, Section 40) and the Orleans Wetlands By-Law (Code of the Town of Orleans, Chapter 160), manages conservation properties. Seven members, three associates. Council on Aging Board of Directors — Directs the Council on Aging, which is the designated agency to evaluate, promote and encourage new and existing activities and services for the older residents of the community. Seven members. Cultural Council — Promotes the arts and humanities in the Town of Orleans; reviews Arts Grants Applications and makes grant awards, administers the Town Hall Art Gallery. Up to 22 members. Finance Committee — Reviews proposed budget and capital plan and warrant articles and provides residents with information and recommendations resulting from their in depth review and investigation. Nine members appointed by Town Moderator. Fourth of July Committee — Responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the annual Fourth of July parade and fireworks. Seven members and two advisors. 171 Historical Commission — Transmits the Historical Property Survey to the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Nominates properties and districts for historical designation by the State Historical Commission. Seven members. Housing Task Force — Formulates policy and recommendations for programs to provide affordable housing in Orleans. Pursues affordable housing projects. Seven members. Human Services Advisory Committee — Reviews funding requests from human services agencies in order to determine which requests and what amounts may be presented to the Annual Town meeting for consideration. Five members. Invasive Species Committee — Gathers and conveys information on the presence, distribution, ecological impacts, and management of invasive plant species, to promote the use of native or non-invasive alternative plants throughout the Town; and to work cooperatively with researchers, organizations, government agencies, and the general public to identify and encourage the management of invasive species. Seven members. Marine & Fresh Water Quality Task Force — Studies water quality issues; devises alternatives to current practices to protect marine water resources, conducts and analyzes Town's water quality monitoring program; operates water quality laboratory. Seven members. Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Commission - The purpose of the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Act is to promote the preservation and protection of buildings, settings and places within the boundaries of the District. Each application shall be judged on the criteria set forth in the Act under Section 10 including therein, but not limited to, historic value and significance, general design, arrangement, texture, material, color, relative size and settings. Five members. Open Space/Land Bank Committee — Assists the Town in the acquisition and preservation of open space; revises and updates the Conservation, Recreation and Open Space Plan; prepares grant applications, assists property owners in keeping private lands preserved as open space. Nine members. Personnel Advisory Board — Responsible for the administration of the Town Personnel Classification Plan. Also, conducts inter-town studies of wage rates and employee benefits, mediates disputes over the interpretation of grievance procedure; factors new positions for placement in the classification schedule, and re-factors existing positions when the responsibilities have changed. Five members. Planning Board — Oversees subdivision of land, considers long range planning and initiates changes to zoning by-laws. Five regular members and two alternates. Recreation Committee — The Recreation Committee works with the community, the Board of Selectmen, the Town Administrator and the Recreation Director to improve and/or expand recreational programming and facilities through a commitment to provide quality recreation programs to all population groups in the Town of Orleans. Five members. 172 Renewable Energy/Wind Committee — The Renewable Energy/Wind Committee is charged with addressing and reviewing renewable energy/wind power options that meet the goals and objectives established by the Board of Selectmen and by the development efforts of prior committees. Seven members Shellfish and Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee — Serves as an advisory committee to the Board of Selectmen on all matters relating to the Town's shellfish beds. Nine members. Site Plan Review Committee - Reviews commercial development projects involving new construction, significant additions, and changes of use and is authorized by the Zoning Bylaw to ensure that all development plans meet the review criteria and are in compliance with Town regulations. Wastewater Management Planning & Steering Committee — Will conduct wastewater management study for Town of Orleans and present final report with implementation recommendations to the Board of Selectmen upon completion of the study. Five members. Zoning Board of Appeals — Hears applications and petitions for Special Permits and Variances and makes determinations for granting or denying same under the constraints of the Zoning By-Laws of the Town and Mass. General Laws, Chapter 40A. Hears and decides appeals from decisions of the zoning administrator. Five regular members plus three associate members. Zoning Bylaw Task Force — Reviews the Orleans Zoning Bylaw on an ongoing basis to identify areas for improvement, resolve discrepancies, draft new sections as needed and expand and clarify definitions. Seven members. 173 Town of Orleans Committee, Commission and Board Meeting Schedules Architectural Review Committee Meets the 2nd and 4t" Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Bike and Walkways Committee Meets the 1St Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Board of Health Meets the 1St at 1:00 p.m. and 3rd Thursday on the month at 2:00 p.m. Board of Selectmen Meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and additionally as needed Board of Water Commissioners Meets 1St and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Cable TV & Telecommunications Advisory Committee Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Charter Review Committee Meets the 1St and 3rd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Citizens Advisory Committee Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Commission on Disabilities Meets 4t" Friday of the month at 3:00 p.m. Community Preservation Committee Meets the 1St and 3rd Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. Conservation Commission Hearings the 1St and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 8:30 a.m. Work meetings held every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. Council on Aging Meets the 4t" Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Cultural Council Meets the 1St Monday of the month at 5:15 p.m., September- May Finance Committee Meets the 2nd and 4t" Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and more frequently prior to Town Meeting 174 Fourth of July Committee Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. and more frequently during the Spring Marine & Freshwater Quality Task Force Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Commission Meets the 1St Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Open Space Committee Meets the 1St Wednesday of the month at 8:00 a.m. Planning Board Meets the 2nd and 4t" Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Recreation Committee Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee Meets the 2nd Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. Site Plan Review Committee Meets the 1St and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Snow Library Board of Trustees Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Wastewater Management Plan Steering Committee Meets the 1St and 3rd Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Meets 1St and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Zoning Bylaw Task Force Meets the 4t" Wednesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. Committees, Commissions and Boards not listed meet on an as-needed basis. 175 TOWN OF ORLEANS Town Hall,19 School Ronal Orleans,MA 02653-3699 CITIZEN INTEREST FORM Today's Date Name Street Address Mailing Address (including Zip Code) Home Phone Bus. Phone Fax E-Mail Thank you for your interest in serving the Town. Please prioritize your interest in committees on the back of this form. EXPERIENCE which might be helpful to the Town: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND which might be useful to the Town: Are you available to serve on a Town committee/commission on a year-round basis? ❑ yes ❑ no If not, what is your availability? How did you become interested in serving the Town? ❑ newspaper ❑ friend ❑ personal ❑ We suggest that you be aware of the time commitment you will need to make to the committee/board of your choice. For more information, please contact the Selectmen's Office at 508-240-3700, ext. 415. PLEASE RETURN TO: Board of Selectmen Town of Orleans 19 School Road Orleans, MA 02653 176 TOWN OF ORLEANS COMMITTEES,BOARDS AND COUNCILS I would like to serve Orleans and am interested in the following committees (please indicate your preference (s) as #1, 2, 3, etc.): • Architectural Review Committee ❑ Human Services Advisory Committee • Bikeways Committee ❑ Invasive Species Committee • Board of Assessors ❑ Marine & Freshwater Quality Task Force • Board of Water Commissioners • Cable TV and Telecommunications ❑ Open Space/Land Bank Advisory Committee Committee ❑ Cape Cod Regional Tech ❑ Personnel Advisory Board • Citizens Advisory Committee ❑ Planning Board • Commission on Disabilities ❑ Recreation Committee • Conservation Commission ❑ Renewable Energy/Wind Committee • Council on Aging ❑ Shellfish &Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee • Cultural Council • Finance Committee ❑ Wastewater Management Plan Steering Committee • Fourth of July Committee ❑ High School Committee District ❑ Zoning Board of Appeals Study Committee • Historical Commission ❑ Zoning Bylaw Task Force • Housing Task Force ❑ Other (please list) 177 TOWN LEANS, JJ h 4 I^M' C)-K l�u if9�01vi S 'il SEARCH IL.. 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.......................................................................................................... 105 Building Code Board of Appeals......................................................................................... 108 BuildingDepartment ........................................................................................................... 109 Cable TV & Media Operations ............................................................................................ 110 Cable TV & Telecommunications Advisory Committee ...................................................... 110 CapeCod Commission....................................................................................................... 111 Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District............................................................ 115 CapeLight Compact........................................................................................................... 116 Citizen Advisory Committee ............................................................................................... 119 Citizens Interest Form......................................................................................................... 176 CivilDefense ...................................................................................................................... 119 Charter Review Committee................................................................................................. 118 Committee/Board Descriptions ........................................................................................... 170 Committee Meetings Schedule........................................................................................... 174 Community Preservation Committee .................................................................................. 120 Committees/Commissions & Boards (Appointed)............................................................... 7 Conservation Commission.................................................................................................. 121 Councilon Aging................................................................................................................. 122 Cultural Council, Orleans.................................................................................................... 126 Dedication........................................................................................................................... 1 Departments & Special Personnel...................................................................................... 11 Disabilities, Commission on................................................................................................ 124 ElectedState Officials......................................................................................................... 5 ElectedTown Officials ........................................................................................................ 6 FinanceCommittee............................................................................................................. 126 Fire / Rescue Department................................................................................................... 127 Fourth of July Committee.................................................................................................... 131 Harbormaster/ Shellfish Department.................................................................................. 131 Health, Board of.................................................................................................................. 106 HighwayDepartment .......................................................................................................... 132 Historical Commission ........................................................................................................ 137 HousingAuthority................................................................................................................ 139 IndependentAudit............................................................................................................... 38 InMemoriam.......................................................................................................................3 InterestingFacts .................................................................................................................4 Licenses and Permits Issued by Selectmen ....................................................................... 16 Marine & Fresh Water Quality Task.................................................................................... 140 Municipal Finance, Director of............................................................................................ 38 Nauset Regional Employees...............................................................................................28 Nauset Regional School Committee................................................................................... 141 Old Kings Highway Regional Historical District Commission.............................................. 142 OpenSpace Committee...................................................................................................... 142 Orleans Elementary School Principal ................................................................................. 143 179 Parksand Beaches............................................................................................................. 145 Personnel Advisory Board .................................................................................................. 149 PlanningBoard ................................................................................................................... 150 PlanningDepartment.......................................................................................................... 151 PleasantBay Alliance......................................................................................................... 152 PoliceDepartment .............................................................................................................. 153 Police Station Renovation Committee ................................................................................ 155 Recreation Department....................................................................................................... 157 Selectmen, Board of........................................................................................................... 15 Sealer of Weights and Measures........................................................................................ 159 Shellfish and Waterways Committee.................................................................................. 160 Site Plan Review Committee .............................................................................................. 161 Snow Library Board of Trustees ......................................................................................... 161 Superintendent of Schools.................................................................................................. 163 TaxCollections ................................................................................................................... 17 Telephone Numbers .............................................................................................Inside Cover TownAdministrator............................................................................................................. 15 TownClerk.......................................................................................................................... 51 Town Meetings & Elections..................................................................................... 53 DogLicenses .......................................................................................................... 100 ShellfishPermits ..................................................................................................... 101 Passports................................................................................................................ 101 VitalRecords........................................................................................................... 101 Town Treasurer EmployeesSalaries ................................................................................................ 18 TrustFunds............................................................................................................. 35 TransferStation .................................................................................................................. 135 TreeWarden....................................................................................................................... 136 Veterans' Graves Registration Officer ................................................................................ 164 Veterans' Services.............................................................................................................. 164 Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod, Inc. ..................................................................... 164 Wastewater Management Plan Steering Committee.......................................................... 165 Water Commissioners, Board of......................................................................................... 167 WebPage ........................................................................................................................... 178 ZoningBoard of Appeals .................................................................................................... 168 ZoningBylaw Task Force ................................................................................................... 169 180 NOTES 181 NOTES 182 TELEPHONE NUMBERS & HOURS Council on Aging (8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.) ............................................................. 508-255-6333 Fire/Rescue Department ...................................................................................... 508-255-0050 Harbormaster/Shellfish Department..................................................................... 508-240-3755 Highway Department............................................................................................ 508-240-3790 Tree Warden Landfill (Disposal Area)......................................................................................... 508-240-3770 7:30 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. (closed Wednesdays & Thursdays) Parks & Beaches Department (8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.)........................................ 508-240-3775 Nauset Beach....................................................................................................... 508-240-3780 Skaket Beach ....................................................................................................... 508-255-0572 Police Department................................................................................................ 508-255-0117 Recreation Department ........................................................................................ 508-240-3785 Monday — Friday 8:30 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. School Departments Elementary School ....................................................................................... 508-255-0380 High School .................................................................................................. 508-255-1505 Middle School............................................................................................... 508-255-0016 Superintendent of Schools 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