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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 2008 This Bookis Dedicated To The J44emory of I �Iiiu ! �IIII IVY IYdIVII^�"� III � I�� p11 m ull�!m" 'n,pl;lolli^" Iluhll i IY�I"I to lul, ri al�,u I i',11V'r IAIIII „II,!��j, Illll li!II' I ii'I I'i�i III r�111'111� I' 'w"p li II,I Ir I v �dI Ip� 'PlgAOlm�!ill V � �' A up",,!I i1iIldIN tz ui MVem � �'Is I�N;I,I I OW kip, John P. Hinckley, Jr. October 26, 1942 - December 6, 2008 Our colleague, John Hinckley was a civil servant in the truest sense of the term. Although his knowledge and experience encompassed an exceptional ability to understand and interpret facts and figures, he was a genuine humanitarian. His empathy and understanding of the needs of the individual citizens he represented was his most important contribution to the Town of Orleans. He was also a great mentor for other elected town officials throughout the Cape. His compassion and sense of humor while debating various issues hopefully will be a model for others. Orleans is a better community because of John's service to the town. We acknowledge his many contributions and dedication with humble thanks. Orleans Board of Selectmen: David Dunford, Mark Carron, Margie Fulcher and Jon Fuller 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication ....................................................................................................................... 1 InMemoriam ................................................................................................................... 3 InterestingFacts.............................................................................................................. 4 ElectedState 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................................................................................................................... 35 Director of Municipal Finance Report............................................................................ 38 AccountingReports....................................................................................................... 39 TownClerk's Report...................................................................................................... 52 Elections Presidential Primary Election: February 5, 2008 Annual Town Election: May 20, 2008 State Primary Election: September 16, 2008 State/Presidential Election: November 4, 2008 Town Meetinas Annual Town Meeting: May 12, 2008 Special within the Annual Town Meeting: May 12, 2008 Special Town Meeting: October 27, 2008 Reports of Town Departments, Committees, Commissions and Boards..................... 125 Committee/Board Descriptions.................................................................................... 196 Committee Meeting Schedule ..................................................................................... 200 CitizenInterest Form ................................................................................................... 202 WebPage ................................................................................................................... 204 Index ........................................................................................................................... 205 Telephone Numbers............................................................................. Inside Back Cover 2 IN MEMORIAM 2008 Jane Adams Parks & Beaches Department J. Robert Crozier Snow Library/Crane Gallery M. Egerton "Jim" Gray, Jr. Shellfish and Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee Ellen Hamlin Snow Library John P. Hinckley, Jr. Board of Selectmen Gloria Mellin Election Official Gardner E. Munsey Harbormaster/Shellfish Constable Shellfish and Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee Rigmor Plesner Council on Aging 3 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ORLEANS Population Statistics: Current population • Year around residents 6,514 • Summer population —estimate 19,550 Voter Statistics: Total reaistered voters • Democrats 1,322 • Republicans 1,315 • Unenrolled 2,917 • All others 23 TOTAL 5,577 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: FY07 FY08 • Tax rate (commercial & residential) 4.27 4.88 Per thousand dollar of assessment • Total taxable assessed valuations $3,847,189,360 $ 3,927,447,430 • Residential property assessments $3,568,888,628 $ 3,640,591,750 • Commercial property assessments $239,147,062 $ 244,538,250 • Industrial property assessments $9,847,100 $ 9,589,900 • Personal property assessments $29,306,570 $ 32,727,530 • Exempt property assessments $320,539,700 $ 329,058,500 • Levy $16,427,499 $ 17,752,062 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 2009 Housing Authority(5) Board of Selectmen (5) Rebecca Bourdreau (end of term) 2008 John P. Hinckley,Jr.(departed) 2008 Raymond Castillo (resigned) 2010 David M. Dunford, Chair 2011 Tim Buhler, Exec. Dir. (end of term)2008 Margie Fulcher 2009 John Hinckley,Jr.,Liaison(departed)2008 Mark E. Carron 2010 Paul O'Connor 2011 Jon R. Fuller 2010 Rosalie Cameron 2012 Richard Miller 2011 Park Commissioners (5) John P Hinckley,Jr.(departed) 2008 Trustees of Snow Library(7) Jon R. Fuller, Chair 2010 Skip Rozin (end of term) 2008 David Dunford 2011 James Gallagher, Chair 2009 M Mary Lou Conway 2011 Margie Fulcher 2009 Tim Traub 2009 Mark E. Carron 2010 Barbara O'Connor 2009 Barnstable Assembly of Delegates (1) Megan Fates 2010 Mark Boardman 12/31/08 Robert Singer 2010 Hal Eastman 2011 Board of Health (5) David Dunford, Liaison Sims McGrath, Chair 2009 Nauset Regional School Committee Jan Schneider 2011 (3 Orleans Representatives) Susan Christie 2011 Frederick Walters 2011 Robin Davis 2009 Paul O'Connor 2009 Augusta McKusick 2010 Robert Jones 2010 John Kelly, Ex-officio Mark Carron, Liaison SPECIAL DISTRICT TERMS Lynda Burwell, Secretary ELECTION EXPIRE Constables (2) John Fitzgerald 2010 Old King's Highway Regional Historic Mary Stevens 2010 District Committee Matt White (end of term) 2008 Elementary School Committee (5) Paul Leach, Chair 2010 Jan Bone (end of term) 2008 Nello Trevisan 2009 Pamela Jordan, Chair 2011 Will Joy 2009 Joshua Stewart 2009 Bill Quinn 2012 Mary Lyttle 2010 Sandy Stewart, Secretary Gwynne Guzzeau 2010 Fred Walters 2011 Margie Fulcher, Liaison 6 APPOINTED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES TERMS EXPIRE Architectural Review Committee Cape Cod Joint Transportation (5 & 2 associates) Committee (1) Cassandra Carroll (end of term) 2008 Mark Budnick, Highway Manager John Kelsey, Chair 2010 Ad Vos 2011 Cape Cod Commission (1) Cynthia May 2009 Frank Hogan 2011 Carolyn Dowd 2010 Will Joy 2011 Cape Cod Regional Technical High Patricia Fallender 2009 School District Committee (2) Gerald Davies 2011 Thomas Collins 2010 David Dunford, Liaison Margie Fulcher, Liaison Ada George, Secretary Cape Light Compact(1) Barnstable County HOME Consortium Richard Philbrick 2009 (Orleans Rep) John Hodgkinson, Alternate 2009 Winifred Fitzgerald 2009 Charter Review Committee (6) Bikeways Committee (7) (Committee Dissolved 2008) Andrew Pavelko (resigned) 2010 Harry Mirick, Chair Judith Weil, Chair 2011 Gail Myers Lavin Patricia Bradley 2011 Patricia Fallender Allison Flynn 2011 James Hadley Kevin Higgins 2009 Martin Rich James Demaree 2009 Job Taylor, III Anne Carron 2010 Jon Fuller, Liaison Citizens Advisory Committee (20-30) (Committee Dissolved 2008) Board of Assessors (3) Robert Wineman (end of term) 2008 Timothy Brady, Chair 2011 John Hodgkinson, Chair 2011 Cynthia Eagar 2009 Peter Deeks 2011 Mary Lou Cassese 2010 Elaine Downs 2011 Marcia Galazzi 2009 Building Code Board of Appeals (5) Andree Yager 2009 Andrew Miao, Chair 2009 Carolyn Kennedy 2009 Peter Coneen 2011 James Bast 2010 Dorofei Klimshuk 2011 Margaret Rappaport 2011 Donald Doddridge 2009 David Doddridge 2010 Commission on Disabilities (9) Sandy Stewart, Secretary Stanley Suchodolski (end of term) 2008 Cable TV& Telecommunications James Balliet, Chair 2009 Jon Gilmore 2010 Advisory Committee (5) Gerard Csaposs 2011 Chris Galazzi (end of term) 2008 Theresa Lane 2009 John Hodgkinson, Chair 2011 Linda Willard 2010 Marianne Paskowski 2009 Carol Ciulla 2010 John Trautwein 2010 Jon Fuller, Liaison David Dolbec 2010 George Walsh 2011 Mark Carron, Liaison 7 Community Preservation Com. (9) Emergency Planning Committee (4) David Dunford (end of term) 2008 Mark Budnick, Highway Manager Dennis Dowd (resigned) 2008 Dawson Farber IV, Harbormaster/ Julia Enroth, Chair 2011 Shellfish Constable Alan McClennen, Jr. 2009 Jennifer Wood, Conservation Harry Herrick 2009 Rosalie Cameron 2009 Fence Viewer(1) John Ostman 2009 Dorofei Klimshuk 2009 Catherine Hertz 2009 Jane Hinckley 2010 Finance Committee (9) Jon Fuller, Liaison Alfred Turner, IV (end of term) 2008 Linde Macleod (end of term) 2008 Conservation Commission Robert Donath (resigned) 2009 (7& 3 Associates) Walter Bennett, Chair 2011 Jimmy Dishner (end of term) 2008 Cynthia Suonpera 2009 John Hinckley, Jr.,Liaison(departed)2008 Peter Monger 2009 Arnold Henson, Chair 2009 John Hodgson 2009 Judith Bruce 2009 Rick Sigel 2010 William Parish 2009 Mark Fiegel 2010 George Christie 2010 Laurence Hayward 2010 Robert Royce 2010 Dale Fuller 2011 Harry Herrick 2010 Paul Rooker 2011 Adrienne Pfluger 2011 Mark Carron, Liaison Steve Phillips 2010 James Trainor 2011 Fourth of July Committee (7) James Balliet 2011 Susan Alman (end of term) 2008 Ingrid Moyer, Co-Chair 2011 Council on Aging (7) Jane Peno, Co-Chair 2009 Madeline Short (resigned) 2008 Peter Howerton 2011 Joseph DiBrigida, Chair 2010 Bonnie Roy 2009 Francis Suits 2011 Krystal Boyd 2009 Robert Brothers 2009 Sarah Tucker 2009 Dennis Giaquinto 2009 Glenda Downs 2010 Philip Halkenhauser 2010 David Hubbard 2010 Margaret Sheehan 2010 Lisa Scapellati 2011 Francis Bonscher 2011 Mark Carron/Margie Fulcher, Liaison Elizabeth Smith (Ex-officio) David Dunford, Liaison Historical Commission (7) Leonore Lenoard (resigned) 2009 Cultural Council(up to 22) Dennis Dowd 2009 Jill Johnson (resigned) 2009 James Hadley, Chair 2011 Joanna Keeley, Co-Chair 2011 Richard Besciak 2011 Meri Hartford, Co-Chair 2009 Catherine Southworth 2009 Anne Williams, Co-Chair 2010 Carolyn Haeberli 2010 Barbara Uhl 2011 Bonnie Snow 2010 Sara Levy 2009 Ann Sinclair 2010 Alisa Galazzi 2009 Mark Carron, Liaison Peggy Dunn 2010 Nancy Ryder 2010 Wellesley Marsh 2011 Jon Fuller, Liaison 8 Housing Task Force (7) Tim Buhler (end of term) 2008 Open Space Committee (7) Richard Philbrick (end of term) 2008 Steve Montoya (end of term) 2008 John Hinckley,Jr.,Liaison(departed) Alan McClennen, Jr., Chair 2010 Erica Parra 2009 Mefford Runyon 2009 John Sargent 2009 Jeffrey Norgeot 2009 David Willard 2009 Seth Wilkinson 2010 Jane Hinckley 2010 Steve Bornemeir 2011 Winifred Fitzgerald 2010 David Dunford, Liaison Human Services Advisory Com. (5) Personnel Advisory Board(3) Paul O'Connor, Chair 2010 Norris Shook, Chair 2011 Arlene Cohen 2011 Rolf Soderstrom 2011 Mary Lyttle 2011 Ken Rowell 2011 Pamela Chase 2009 Planning Board(5 & 2 associates) Ted Larson 2010 John Fallender, Chair 2009 Margie Fulcher, Liaison Sims McGrath 2010 Invasive Species Committee (7) Paul O'Connor 2011 (Committee Dissolved 2008) John Ostman 2011 Anne Donaldson, Chair 2009 Seth Wilkinson 2009 Keith Brunell 2008 Kenneth McKusick 2010 Vincent 011ivier 2008 Gary Guzzeau 2010 Erica Parra 2010 Jon Fuller, Liaison Joint Committee on Affordable Pleasant Bay Resource Mgmt Alliance (4) Housing (12) George Meservey, Director of Planning Rebecca Boudreau (end of term) 2008 & Community Development Raymond Castillo (end of term) 2008 Dawson Farber, IV, Harbormaster/ Erica Parra 2009 Shellfish Constable John Sargent 2009 Robert Canning, Health Agent David Willard 2009 Jennifer Wood, Conservation Paul O'Connor 2009 Administrator Dick Miller 2009 Pleasant Bay Steering Committee Winifred Fitzgerald 2010 (1 & 1 alternate) Jane Hinckley 2010 Judith Bruce 2009 Rosalie Cameron 2012 Harry Herrick, Alternate 2009 Tim Buhler, Ex-Officio Police Station Feasibility Review(5) Keeper of the Town Pump (1) Tom Finan (end of term) Seth Sparrow 2011 Fred DeBoer (end of term) Marine & Fresh Water Quality Task William Weil, Chair End of Project 11 Robert Bicknell Force (7) Phillips Marshall " Don Powers (end of term) 2008 Gary Clinton " John Hinckley,Jr., Liaison(departed)2008 " Carolyn Kennedy, Chair 2011 Kevin Clements Robert Royce 2011 John Kelly, Ex-Officio Kenneth Scott 2009 Jeffrey Roy, Ex-Officio Judith Scanlon 2009 Margie Fulcher, Liaison Robert Wineman 2010 Gilbert Merritt 2010 Julie Martin 2011 9 Recreation Committee (5) Wastewater Management Validation & (Committee Dissolved 2008) Design Committee (7) Julie Martin (end of term) 2008 Paul Ammann, Chair 2011 Murray Bernard (end of term) 2008 Judith Scanlon 2009 Carolyn Witt (end of term) 2008 Greg Horne 2009 Christopher Nelson, III 2009 Ron Collins 2010 Sims McGrath 2010 Renewable Energy/Wind Com. (7) Jeff Eagles 2011 Liz Argo (resigned) 2010 Ed Daly 2011 John Hinckley,Jr., Liaison(departed)2008 David Dunford, Liaison Allen Kolchinsky, Chair 2010 Mary Jane Currant 2009 Water Commissioners (5) Robert McCoy 2009 John Hinckley,Jr.,Liaison (departed)2008 Dick Philbrick 2010 Victor Noerdlinger, Jr., Chair 2009 Victor Noerdlinger 2010 Ann Hodgkinson 2010 David Hubbard 2010 Robert Rich 2010 Ken Rowell 2009 Kenneth McKusick 2009 Hank Schumacher 2011 Shellfish & Waterways Improvement Advisory Committee (9) Zoning Board of Appeals (5 & 3 Gerald Dorman (end of term) 2008 Associates) Tim Linkkila, Chair 2010 George Waugh (end of term) 2008 Donald Bakker 2011 Robert Osterberg, Chair 2009 William Mitchell 2011 Rolf Soderstrom 2011 Jay Harrington 2009 Jimmy Dishner 2009 Judith Scanlon 2009 William Piersol 2010 Joseph Silva 2009 Steve Tarquini 2010 Marty Leonard 2010 William McCarthy 2011 Cecil Newcomb 2010 Mark Carron, Liaison Jack Moran 2011 Sandy Stewart, Secretary David Dunford, Liaison Zoning Bylaw Task Force (7) Traffic Study Committee (3) George Meservey, Director of Police Chief Jeffrey Roy Planning & Chair Fire Chief William Quinn Brian Harrison, Building Commissioner Highway/Transfer St. Mgr. Mark Budnick John Fallender 2011 George Waugh 2011 Veterans'Grave Officer(1) Robert Osterberg 2009 Peter Howerton 2011 Sims McGrath 2010 Jim O'Brien 2011 Wastewater Management Steering Jon Fuller, Liaison Committee (5) John P. Hinckley, Jr. (departed) 2009 Robert Donath (end of term) 2009 Augusta McKusick, Chair 2009 Judith Bruce 2009 Anne Hodgkinson 2009 Sims McGrath 2009 Walter Bennett (non-voting) 2009 10 DEPARTMENT& SPECIAL PERSONNEL Accounting/Finance Susan Curcio, Day Center Director David Withrow, Director of Municipal Joseph Manson, Day Center Co-Director Finance/Town Accountant Joyce O'Neil, Day Center Co-Director Rechella Butilier, Asst. Town Accountant (retired 9/08) Greta Avery, Principal Account Clerk Eric Roth, Day Center Co-Director Peter VanDyck, MIS Coordinator (hired 10/08) Sharon Chatham, Day Center Assistant Animal Control Officer Gerald Csaposs, Day Center Assistant Duane C. Boucher Mary Schenke, Day Center Asstistant (retired 4/08) Assessing Susan Beyle, Outreach Worker Susan Wangerman, Wellness Facilitator Kenneth Hull, Assessor/Appraiser Robert Bishop, Van Driver Micah Orr, Business Manager Joseph O'Neil, Van Driver Andrea Worrall, Principal Clerk (transferred 9/08) Joseph Johnston, Custodian Allison VandeGraaf, Principal Clerk Scott Wood, Substitute Custodian (hired 9/08) William Hannon, Substitute Van Driver Building Election Workers Brian Harrison, Building Commissioner (D) Mary Walker, Warden Ada George, Principal Clerk (R) Jimmy G. Dishner, Warden Tom Evers, Asst. Building Inspector (D) Gail Meyers Lavin, Dep. Warden Roland Bassett, Jr. Wiring Inspector (R) Cathy Southworth, Dep. Warden Scott Van Ryswood, Plumbing & (D) Esther Beilby Gas Inspector (R) Elsie Barnett (U) Patricia Bradley Burial Agent (R) Lynda Burwell David C. Hunt (D) Sandra Chernick (U) Gerald Davies Cable TV (R) Gloria Edwards Sarah Freeman, Media Program (R) Paul Edwards Coordinator (U) Claudia Engelmann James Tvrdik, Video Technician (U) Patricia Estabrook Matthew Higgins, Video Technician (U) Henry Fales (hired 4/08) (D) Sara Faline (D) Elinore Felt Civil Defense (D) Elizabeth Floyd Jeffrey J. Roy, Police Chief (U) Carol Foresman (U) Judith Gardiner Conservation (R) Judith Gilchrist Jennifer Wood, Conservation (D) Joan Grant Administrator (R) Carolyn Hibbert Leslie Derrick, Secretary (U) Mary Hidden (U) Marie Howard Council on Aging (U) Anne Howell Elizabeth Smith, Executive Director (D) David Hubbard Donna Faivre, Principal Clerk (D) Donna Kelley Brenda Fernandez, Principal Clerk (U) Jane Klimshuk Kelly Ekstrom, Principal Clerk (R) Nancy McMorrow (hired 2/08) (U) Barbara Miller 11 (R) Harry Mirick James M. Reynolds, Firefighter (D) Beverly Muto Ronnie A. Reynolds, Firefighter (D) Nick Muto Timothy J. Reynolds, Firefighter (D) Sandra Rhodes Brooks S. Thayer, Firefighter/EMT (D) Ken Rowell (D) Pat Rowell Harbormaster/Shellfish (U) Joan Spieker Dawson Farber IV, Harbormaster/Shellfish (D) Jennifer L. Smith Constable (R) Joan Taylor Gardner Jamieson, Asst. Harbormaster/ (U) Virginia Wiley Deputy Shellfish Constable Greg J. Normandy, Asst. Harbormaster/ Fire Department/Rescue Squad Deputy Shellfish Constable William P. Quinn, Jr., Fire Chief/EMT John Mellin, Asst. Harbormaster/ (appointed 6/08) Deputy Shellfish Constable (hired 5/08) Anthony Pike, Deputy Chief/ Matthew Cadman, Asst. Harbormaster/ Paramedic (appointed 7/08) Deputy Shellfish Constable Clayton B. Reynard, Captain/EMT Robert E. Felt, Sr., Captain/Fire Health Department Inspector/Paramedic Robert J. Canning, Health Agent Peter A. Vogt, Captain/Paramedic Erika Woods, Asst. Health Agent Chester G. Burge, Captain/Paramedic Barbara Romano, Principal Clerk, William R. Reynolds, Captain/EMT (retired 9/08) Matthew Andre, Firefighter/Paramedic Bonnie Campbell, Principal Clerk Gregory C. Baker, Firefighter/Paramedic Betsy Sorensen, Principal Clerk George E. Deering IV, Firefighter/ (hired 11/08) Paramedic Lynda Burwell, Board of Health Secretary Kevin A. DeLude, Firefighter/Paramedic Douglas Edmunds, Firefighter/EMT Herring Run Timothy M. Gula, Firefighter/Paramedic Scott Johnson G. Joseph Lang, Firefighter/Paramedic Highway Dana J. Medeiros, Firefighter/Paramedic Thomas Pellegrino, Firefighter/Paramedi Mark Budnick, Highway/Disp.Manager Stephen Burgess, Foreman Wayne F. Robillard, Firefighter/Paramedic Steven C. Thomas, Firefighter/Paramedic Nancy Spence, Principal Clerk Leslie M. Vasconcellos, Firefighter/ (hired 5/08) Paramedic Joan DiLillo, Principal Clerk (resigned 2/08) Michael A. Gould, Sr., Firefighter/EMT Alan Artwick, Mechanic Lawrence M. Pires, Firefighter/EMT Robert Gennaro, Sr. Maintenance/Egip. Operator Fire Clerk/Dispatcher Kris Hermanson, Sr. Maintenance/Egip. Deborah Abbott, Billing Clerk Operator Maureen Kammerer, Secretary (retired 8/08) Joseph Kovac, Sr. Maintenance/Ass. Andrea Worrall, Administrative Assistance Mechanic (hired 8/08) Frank Poranski, Maintenance Call Firefighters Jacob Marshall, Laborer/Custodian Tom Gardner, Laborer/Custodian Minot S. Reynolds, Jr., Captain Mark Pirruccio, Seasonal Laborer (retired 6/08 after 50 years of service) Ronald A. Deschamps, Lieutenant Library Timothy DeLude, Senior Firefighter/EMT Mary S. Reuland, Director Jeffrey O'Donnell, Firefighter/EMT Lowell Outstay, Firefighter Tavi Prugno, Assistant Director Anthony J. Quirk, Mechanic Judith Wilson, Administrative Assistant 12 Cheryl Bergeron, Staff Librarian/ Kerry A. O'Connell, Officer Reference Lloyd R. Oja, Officer Elizabeth Steele-Jeffers, Staff Librarian/ Travis M. Tebbetts, Officer Reference Glenn P. Wilcox, Officer Susan Kelley, Staff Librarian/ Matthew P. Watts, Officer Youth Services Daniel S. Elliott, Officer Genevieve Fulcher, Library Assistant David M. Freiner, Officer Jane Borelli, Library Assistant Brian D. Carchedi, Officer Linda Gordon, Library Assistant Douglas B. Bohannon, Reserve Officer Heather Hendershot, Library Assistant Douglas R. Davis, Reserve Officer Kerry Gonnella, Library Assistant Scott E. Johnson, Reserve Officer Douglas Nichols, Library Asst./Substitute David J. Belcher, Public Safety Dispatcher Melody Gulow, Library Asst./Substitute Joann Henderson, Public Safety Ann Foster, Library Asst./Substitute Dispatcher (appointed 5/08) Robert H. Reynolds, Public Safety Maureen Whalen, Library Asst./Substitute Dispatcher (appointed 5/08) Christopher Reynolds, Public Safety Robert Leite, Custodian Dispatcher Jim Stanfield, Custodian/Substitute Erin M. Brady, Bookkeeper/Payroll Sandra Stewart, Page Anne M. Reynolds, Administrative Asst. Emily Bruemmer, Page/Substitute Rose Marie Fisk, Matron Gustave Reed, Page/Substitute Dudley E. Young, Custodian Nicholas J. DiNardo, Summer Officer Parks and Beaches Daniel Dolan, Summer Officer Paul O. Fulcher, Superintendent Christopher McCarthy, Summer Officer Sarah E. Smith, Office Manager Christopher A. Botsford, Summer Officer Cheryl J. Esty, Foreman Kyle M. Kaelberer, Summer Officer David Burt, Maintenance Timothy J. Benson, Summer Officer Larry Barlow, Maintenance (resigned 7/08) Nathan Sears, Maintenance Jeremy Loparto, Maintenance Recreation Department Lee Miller, Beach Director Brendan Guttmann, Director Planning Department Registrar of Voters George D. Meservey, Planning Director Jean Rusch, Chair John Jannell, Assistant Planner Barbara O'Connor, Registrar Karen Sharpless, Principal Clerk Joan Reed, Registrar (resigned 2/08) Jean Souther (resigned 10/08) Police Department Jeffrey Roy, Chief of Police Sealer of Weights & Measures Scott W. MacDonald, Deputy Chief Town of Barnstable Kevin H. Wells, Lieutenant Sean D. Diamond, Sergeant Selectmen/Town Administrator's Staff James Gage, Jr., Sergeant Myra Suchenicz, Asst. Town Administrator William J. Norton, Sergeant Liana Surdut, Office Manager James P. Rosato, Sergeant Margie Astles, Admin. Asst. to Town Admin. Kevin L. Higgins, Detective Melissa E. Marshall, Detective Town Administrator Duane C. Boucher, Officer John F. Kelly, Town Administrator Richard P. Dinn, Officer Michael Lotti, Officer Town Clerk Anthony F. Manfredi III, Officer Cynthia May, Town Clerk Andrew G. McLaughlin, Officer Kelly Darling, Asst. Town Clerk 13 Town Counsel Michael D. Ford, Esq. Transfer Station Matthew Muir, Foreman Rick McKean, Senior Maintenance/Asst. Operator John Duble, Scale Operator/Gate Attendant Treasurer/Collector Christine Lorge, Treasurer/Collector Thomas Harper, Asst. Treasurer/Collector (retired 1/08) Mary Sedgwick, Asst. Treasurer/Collector (hired 1/08) Lynn L. Chambers, Principal Account Clerk Allison VandeGraaf, Principal Account Clerk (hired 3/08) Tree Warden Daniel Connolly, Tree Warden Water Department Louis Briganti, Water Superintendent Susan Neese-Brown, Business Manager Wellesley Marsh, Principal Clerk (resigned 8/08) Laura Marshall, Principal Clerk (hired 9/08) Todd Bunzick, Foreman Jim Darling, Station Operator Rodney Fulcher, Station Operator Richard Knowles, Meter Man/Operator John Mayer, Meter Man/Tester Daniel Hayes, Meter Man 14 BOARD OF SELECTMEN AND TOWN ADMINISTRATOR In 2008, 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. • At the Annual Town Meeting received voter approval to move forward with a New Town Maintenance Facility feasibility study to replace existing facilities and possibly include multiple departments. • Road reconstruction projects to realign the Route 28 and Finlay/Pond Road intersection and relocate the Lots Hollow Road/Eldredge Park Way intersection. • A national search resulted in the appointment of long time fire department member and Acting Chief William Quinn Jr. as Fire Chief. • Addressed the backlog of Board of Selectmen minutes and developed a policy that standardized the format for meeting minutes. • An Organizational Study involving the Parks, Highway, Transfer Station, Tree, Harbormaster/Shellfish and Recreation Departments. • A Classification/Compensation Study is underway that includes positions in the Managers, Clerical/Technical, and Laborers Union and Personnel Bylaw. 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 the Police and Fire Unions. • Completed the transition to our new Virtual Town Hall website to enhance availability of information disseminated to the community. • Received voter approval of the Draft Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan to guide the Town in the development of wastewater options. • Reviewed the existing Town committee structure and made several changes including the dissolution of the Charter Review, Citizens Advisory, Invasive Species and Recreation Committees; and the creation of a new Wastewater Management Validation & Design Committee. We experienced a tremendous loss at the end of the year with the death of long time Selectman John P. Hinckley, Jr. who thoroughly enjoyed his role as the consummate selectman and citizen advocate and his leadership will be missed at Town Hall. As we move forward, we 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 in these tough economic times to continue to maintain the core services that we presently provide and our residents expect, while considering new initiatives to improve current practices. The Selectmen and Town Administrator wish to thank the many citizens who have provided significant 15 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, David M. Dunford, Chairman John F. Kelly Board of Selectmen Town Administrator LICENSE AND PERMITS ISSUED BY BOARD OF SELECTMEN Calendar Year 2008 CATEGORY/TYPE ISSUED Liquor Licenses Lodging House 5 Annual Innholders Innholders 2 All Alcoholic 2 Entertainment Wine & Malt 0 Weekday 15 Annual Restaurants Non-Profit 1 All Alcoholic 14 Sunday 5 Wine & Malt 3 Temporary Weekday 0 Seasonal Restaurants Non-Profit 1 All Alcoholic 4 Coin Operated Devices Wine & Malt 1 Games/Amusements 30 Clubs Billiard Tables 3 All Alcoholic 1 Transient Vendors Wine & Malt 0 Non-Profit 3 Package Goods Stores Hawkers & Peddlers All Alcoholic 4 For Profit 1 Wine & Malt 5 Non-Profit 0 One Day Wine & Malt Temporary 2 Non-Profit Organizations 4 Auto Dealers For Profit 1 Class I 4 Class 11 6 Other Licenses General Licenses Common Victualler Christmas Tree Sales 1 Annual 48 Road Taking Applications 0 Seasonal 15 Building Moving Permits 0 Non-Profit Organizations 8 Auctioneer Temporary 1 Annual 0 Non-Resident/One Day 0 Beano License 1 16 Christine H. Lorge,TreasurerlCollector Lynn Chambers, Principal Account Clerk Mary Sedgwick,Assistant Treasurer/Collector Allison VanDeGraaf, Principal Account Clerk TAX COLLECTIONS-FISCAL 2008 LEVY PAYMENTS REFUNDS ABATED NET RECEIPTS 2008 Real Estate $17,205,334.79 35,738.04 103,347.73 $17,066,249.02 2008 Community Preservation 515,610.44 104.05 2,937.19 512,569.20 2007 Real Estate 221,584.17 0.00 0.00 221,584.17 2007 Community Preservation 6,170.69 0.00 0.00 6,170.69 2006&Prior Real Estate 10,751.99 0.00 0.00 10,751.99 2006 Community Preservation 221.40 0.00 0.00 221.40 2005&Prior Land Bank 125.51 0.00 0.00 125.51 Tax Titles 1,262.10 0.00 0.00 1,262.10 In Lieu of Taxes 4,703.96 0.00 0.00 4,703.96 Rollback Taxes 5,029.00 0.00 0.00 5,029.00 WPAT Sewer Betterment 716.56 0.00 0.00 716.56 2008 Personal Property 153,054.18 106.26 805.92 152,142.00 2007 Personal Property 2,449.68 0.00 0.00 2,449.68 2006&Prior Personal Property 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2008 Motor Vehicle Excise 881,789.21 20,533.96 39,250.67 822,004.58 2007 Motor Vehicle Excise 308,280.67 29,382.04 31,893.94 247,004.69 2006 Motor Vehicle Excise 48,292.38 811.08 2,744.85 44,736.45 2005&Prior Motor Vehicle 16,012.78 333.95 1,592.50 14,086.33 Registry Flagging Fees 5,660.00 0.00 0.00 5,660.00 2008 Vessel Excise 26,973.19 128.00 3,911.14 22,934.05 2007 Vessel Excise 316.61 0.00 0.00 316.61 2006&Prior Vessel Excise 65.39 0.00 0.00 65.39 Water Rates 1,640,132.88 375.63 13,480.36 1,626,276.89 Water Service 24,260.00 0.00 40.00 24,220.00 Water Usage 204.01 0.00 0.00 204.01 Water Installations 36,811.21 0.00 0.00 36,811.21 Water Installations Tax 229.69 0.00 0.00 229.69 Water Additional Billing 9,414.17 0.00 0.00 9,414.17 Water Additional Billing Tax 175.65 0.00 0.00 175.65 Interest.Charges&Fees Delinquent Int(2008&Prior) 57,487.10 0.00 0.00 57,487.10 Municipal Lien Certificates 10,200.00 0.00 0.00 10,200.00 Collector's Demand Fees 8,907.00 0.00 0.00 8,907.00 Rollback Interest 669.00 0.00 0.00 669.00 Rollback Charges&Fees 75.00 0.00 0.00 75.00 Sewer Betterment Interest 680.73 0.00 0.00 680.73 Totals: $21,203,651.14 $87,513.01 $200,004.30 $20,916,133.83 CHRISTINE H. LORGE. TREASURER MARY SEDGWICK.ASST. TREASURER TOWN TREASURER SALARIES CALENDAR 2008 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 123,480.48 4,500.00 127,980.48 MARGARET ASTLES 40,468.73 4,286.95 44,755.68 LIANA SURDUT 48,198.99 1,005.46 49,204.45 KRISTEN HOLBROOK 1,936.55 1,936.55 RONALD COLLINS 29,780.00 29,780.00 ANNE LEMAITRE 230.40 230.40 SANDRA MARAI 9,092.48 9,092.48 LINDSAY STRANGER 565.95 565.95 DAVID DUNFORD 500.00 500.00 ELAINE ZAIATZ 377.49 377.49 MYRA SUCHENICZ 68,025.26 68,025.26 332,448.74 CABLE TV COMMITTEE Regular Pay OT Other Total MATTHEW HIGGINS 4,031.25 4,031.25 JAMES TVRDIK 1,043.75 1,043.75 5,075.00 FINANCE/ACCOUNTANT Regular Pay OT Other Total DAVID A. WITHROW 116,413.33 3,150.00 119,563.33 GRETA L.AVERY 22,812.93 330.00 23,142.93 RECHELLA BUTILIER 52,658.99 1,865.00 54,523.99 197,230.25 M.I.S. Regular Pay OT Other Total SARAH FREEMAN 44,784.00 44,784.00 PETER VAN DYCK 73,154.03 650.00 73,804.03 118,588.03 ASSESSING Regular Pay OT Other Total KENNETH J. HULL 73,154.03 1,300.00 74,454.03 ANDREA WORRALL 35,440.88 35,440.88 MICAH ORR 43,693.44 550.00 44,243.44 154,138.35 TOWN TREAS/COLLECTOR Regular Pay OT Other Total CHRISTINE H. LORGE 73,154.03 1,050.00 74,204.03 LYNN CHAMBERS 21,514.37 21,514.37 TYLER FRANKLIN 7,850.56 7,850.56 THOMAS F. HARPER 14,273.59 95.45 14,369.04 BRIE REYNOLDS 8,971.00 8,971.00 MARY MURPHY-SEDGWICK 47,053.31 992.73 1,228.00 49,274.04 ALLISON VAN DE GRAAF 21,446.09 145.53 21,591.62 197,774.66 18 TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE Regular Pay OT Other Total CYNTHIA MAY 55,608.46 2,325.00 57,933.46 KELLY DARLING 39,077.12 249.20 1,050.00 40,376.32 98,309.78 REGISTRAR& ELECTIONS Regular Pay OT Other Total ELSIE-MARY BARNETT 138.28 138.28 PATRICIA BRADLEY 131.46 131.46 SANDRA CHERNICK 180.54 180.54 JIMMY DISHNER 508.28 508.28 GLORIA EDWARDS 63.75 63.75 PAUL EDWARDS 63.75 63.75 CLAUDIA ENGLEMANN 106.85 106.85 PATRICIA ESTABROOK 103.22 103.22 HENRY FALES 213.94 213.94 ELINOR FELT 48.75 48.75 ELIZABETH FLOYD 193.31 193.31 JUDITH GARDINER 122.41 122.41 JUDITH GILCHRIST 208.54 208.54 JOAN GRANT 30.00 30.00 CAROLYN HIBBERT 204.35 204.35 MARY HIDDEN 264.68 264.68 ANNE HOWELL 238.21 238.21 DAVID HUBBARD 71.23 71.23 JANE KLIMSHUK 114.70 114.70 GAIL MEYERS LAVIN 315.86 315.86 NANCY MCMORROW 163.45 163.45 GLORIA MELLIN 48.75 48.75 BARBARA MILLER 170.83 170.83 HARRY MIRICK 208.54 208.54 BEVERLY MUTO 131.46 131.46 BARBARA O'CONNOR 313.32 313.32 SANDRA RHODES 136.18 136.18 KENNETH ROWELL 140.37 140.37 PATRICIA ROWELL 140.37 140.37 JEAN RUSCH 367.30 367.30 JENNIFER SMITH 26.25 26.25 CATHERINE SOUTHWORTH 319.74 319.74 JOAN SPIEKER 195.74 195.74 JOAN TAYLOR 103.22 103.22 MARY WALKER 672.45 672.45 VIRGINIA WILEY 287.39 287.39 6,747.47 CONSERVATION Regular Pay OT Other Total JENNIFER WOOD 62,717.68 750.00 63,467.68 LESLIE DERRICK 37,896.00 700.00 38,596.00 102,063.68 PLANNING Regular Pay OT Other Total GEORGE MESERVEY 82,195.78 750.00 82,945.78 JOHN JANNELL 59,167.62 500.00 59,667.62 KAREN SHARPLESS 39,077.12 825.00 39,902.12 182,515.52 19 APPEALS Regular Pay OT Other Total SANDRA STEWART 10,887.44 10,887.44 10,887.44 TREE WARDEN Regular Pay OT Other Total DANIEL CONNOLLY 52,658.99 644.41 700.00 54,003.40 54,003.40 TOWN OFFICE BUILDING Regular Pay OT Other Total SCOTT MICHALCZYK 37,237.44 438.00 37,675.44 37,675.44 POLICE DEPARTMENT Regular Pay OT Other Total JEFFREY ROY 95,635.30 25,472.99 121,108.29 DAVID BELCHER 38,251.80 3,475.60 1,150.00 42,877.40 TIMOTHY BENSON 4,128.00 189.00 164.00 4,481.00 DOUGLAS BOHANNON 448.00 448.00 CHRISTOPHER BOTSFORD 6,576.00 459.00 328.00 7,363.00 DUANE C. BOUCHER 53,359.79 14,976.53 30,185.65 98,521.97 ERIN BRADY 32,379.84 91.20 32,471.04 BRIAN CARCHEDI 40,570.38 1,118.66 22,335.64 64,024.68 DOUGLAS R. DAVIS 9,730.00 9,730.00 SEAN DIAMOND 61,033.15 11,978.80 20,428.92 93,440.87 NICHOLAS DINARDO 5,664.00 153.00 328.00 6,145.00 RICHARD DINN 54,917.92 18,759.35 17,594.00 91,271.27 DANIEL ELLIOTT 40,681.92 5,795.33 21,156.03 67,633.28 ROSE MARIE FISK 112.00 112.00 DAVID FREINER 42,950.32 2,895.00 4,794.00 50,639.32 JAMES M. GAGE, JR. 61,162.83 13,165.14 9,640.00 83,967.97 JOANN HENDERSON 39,382.40 3,139.89 1,600.00 44,122.29 KEVIN L. HIGGINS 58,016.29 3,398.02 3,150.00 64,564.31 KYLE KAELBERER 6,528.00 450.00 492.00 7,470.00 MICHAEL LOTTI 52,324.98 3,312.27 21,416.00 77,053.25 SCOTT MACDONALD 88,882.70 10,133.13 99,015.83 ANTHONY MANFREDI 54,631.89 1,327.54 5,161.00 61,120.43 MELISSA MARSHALL 56,583.19 3,449.60 14,253.40 74,286.19 CHRISTOPHER MCCARTHY 6,528.00 297.00 3,820.00 10,645.00 ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN 53,285.97 10,317.33 24,763.20 88,366.50 WILLIAM NORTON 60,982.80 15,309.48 26,945.87 103,238.15 KERRY O'CONNELL 53,119.03 6,802.39 29,347.24 89,268.66 LLOYD OJA 52,721.66 2,198.61 15,946.00 70,866.27 ANNE M. REYNOLDS 39,077.12 228.96 1,267.00 40,573.08 CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS 29,583.04 4,568.47 500.00 34,651.51 ROBERT H. REYNOLDS 39,377.12 486.71 1,550.00 41,413.83 JAMES P. ROSATO 61,033.15 7,063.36 30,761.80 98,858.31 TRAVIS TEBBETTS 52,778.90 3,138.48 14,907.20 70,824.58 MATTHEW P. WATTS 52,819.54 6,659.52 32,983.93 92,462.99 KEVIN H. WELLS 77,858.21 4,525.19 29,673.51 112,056.91 GLENN P.WILCOX 55,647.56 4,761.50 23,989.66 84,398.72 POLICE/FIRE BUILDING Regular Pay OT Other Total DUDLEY YOUNG 13,565.45 13,565.45 2,153,057.35 20 FIRE/RESCUE DEPT. Regular Pay OT Other Total WILLIAM P QUINN JR 102,872.89 96.23 4,325.00 107,294.12 STEVEN P. EDWARDS 30,518.40 2,940.41 33,458.81 DEBORAH ABBOTT 13,963.17 13,963.17 MATTHEW S.ANDRE 54,345.76 15,779.84 5,765.00 75,890.60 GREGORY BAKER 54,019.28 29,597.23 6,665.00 90,281.51 CHESTER G. BURGE II 58,319.25 44,661.57 6,175.00 109,155.82 AARON BURNS 2,724.51 2,724.51 GEORGE DEERING 52,893.64 34,255.67 8,025.00 95,174.31 KEVIN DELUDE 48,175.21 24,636.91 5,075.00 77,887.12 TIMOTHY DELUDE 817.95 817.95 RONALD H. DESCHAMPS 770.80 770.80 DOUGLAS EDMUNDS 16,061.05 3,227.64 19,288.69 ROBERT E. FELT 58,919.79 11,224.98 11,205.00 81,349.77 MICHAEL A. GOULD 54,019.28 16,485.46 7,050.00 77,554.74 TIMOTHY GULA 50,163.22 19,501.80 6,565.00 76,230.02 MAUREEN KAMMERER 12,804.87 12,804.87 G. LANG 43,332.83 12,349.53 5,865.00 61,547.36 DANA MEDEIROS 54,345.80 34,087.38 5,585.00 94,018.18 LOWELL OUTSLAY 27.66 27.66 THOMAS PELLEGRINO 38,621.74 12,324.25 4,125.00 55,070.99 ANTHONY L. PIKE 90,861.26 3,670.99 10,225.00 104,757.25 LAWRENCE PIRES 43,051.30 20,281.20 1,500.00 64,832.50 ANTHONY J. QUIRK 27,151.45 414.90 27,566.35 CLAYTON B. REYNARD 58,947.62 24,769.05 11,190.00 94,906.67 JAMES M. REYNOLDS 165.96 165.96 MINOT S. REYNOLDS 98.40 98.40 RONNIE REYNOLDS 124.47 124.47 TIMOTHY J. REYNOLDS 318.09 318.09 WILLIAM R. REYNOLDS 58,947.62 44,609.38 7,050.00 110,607.00 WAYNE ROBILLARD 54,270.74 34,190.69 6,075.00 94,536.43 BROOKS THAYER 746.20 746.20 STEVEN THOMAS 54,019.28 13,369.57 5,225.00 72,613.85 LESLIE VASCONCELLOS 54,019.28 13,047.79 5,975.00 73,042.07 PETER A.VOGT 58,947.62 13,146.43 11,925.00 84,019.05 1,813,645.29 BUILDING DEPARTMENT Regular Pay OT Other Total BRIAN HARRISON 67,735.01 750.00 68,485.01 ADA GEORGE 33,679.36 94.92 33,774.28 THOMAS EVERS 46,955.20 46,955.20 0.00 149,214.49 HARBORMASTER Regular Pay OT Other Total DAWSON FARBER 67,735.02 900.00 68,635.02 MATTHEW CADMAN 11,572.04 11,572.04 GARDNER JAMIESON 55,818.60 4,614.49 2,250.00 62,683.09 GREGORY NORMANDY 47,526.91 2,951.26 50,478.17 JOHN MELLIN 8,354.06 8,354.06 201,722.38 21 HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Regular Pay OT Other Total MARK BUDNICK 75,366.96 500.00 75,866.96 ALAN C.ARTWICK 51,072.96 6,221.24 960.00 58,254.20 STEPHEN J. BURGESS 52,807.36 5,345.83 1,872.50 60,025.69 JOAN DILILLO 5,798.61 5,798.61 THOMAS GARDNER 33,782.25 2,703.04 36,485.29 ROBERT GENNARO 41,163.84 9,372.40 550.00 51,086.24 KRIS HERMANSON 41,163.84 5,055.66 46,219.50 JOSEPH P. KOVAC 45,442.88 6,651.48 900.00 52,994.36 JACOB MARSHALL 10,371.12 1,057.45 11,428.57 DOMENICO PELLEGRINI 5,778.33 5,778.33 MARK PIRRUCCIO 17,674.81 17,674.81 FRANK PORANSKI 43,947.20 6,826.47 1,600.00 52,373.67 NANCY SPENCE 21,601.76 118.65 21,720.41 495,706.64 DISPOSAL DEPARTMENT Regular Pay OT Other Total JOHN D. DUBLE 43,590.32 1,765.65 2,100.00 47,455.97 RICHARD MCKEAN 47,416.96 10,828.26 1,880.00 60,125.22 MATTHEW M. MUIR 48,265.28 6,200.84 1,950.00 56,416.12 163,997.31 WATER DEPARTMENT Regular Pay OT Other Total LOUIS BRIGANTI 81,161.93 81,161.93 WELLESLEY MARSH 23,404.30 23,404.30 TODD O. BUNZICK 53,035.96 8,557.94 3,890.00 65,483.90 JAMES A. DARLING 46,585.92 732.60 2,415.00 49,733.52 RODNEY E. FULCHER 46,653.97 5,465.92 2,295.00 54,414.89 DANIEL S. HAYES 46,585.92 6,563.74 2,400.00 55,549.66 RICHARD W. KNOWLES 47,173.44 1,070.43 4,200.00 52,443.87 LAURA MARSHALL 8,304.40 8,304.40 JOHN MAYER 36,957.12 4,657.29 1,430.00 43,044.41 SUSAN F. NEESE-BROWN 44,117.76 1,300.00 45,417.76 478,958.64 HEALTH DEPARTMENT Regular Pay OT Other Total ROBERT J. CANNING 73,154.03 2,400.00 75,554.03 LYNDA BURWELL 7,613.59 7,613.59 BONNIE CAMPBELL 34,323.20 3,328.87 37,652.07 BARBARA ROMANO 27,354.49 463.51 27,818.00 BETSY SORENSEN 3,758.40 3,758.40 ERIKA WOODS 43,921.28 201.06 44,122.34 196,518.43 COUNCIL ON AGING Regular Pay OT Other Total ELIZABETH J. SMITH 62,717.67 1,300.00 64,017.67 SUSAN BEYLE 31,214.44 471.25 31,685.69 ROBERT BISHOP 7,365.96 7,365.96 SHARON CHATHAM 20,273.92 20,273.92 SHARON COLLINS 339.87 339.87 GERARD CSAPOSS 3,909.74 3,909.74 SUSAN CURCIO 25,702.56 330.00 26,032.56 ARTHUR DEERY 11,370.76 11,370.76 KELLY EKSTROM 16,745.00 16,745.00 DONNA FAIVRE 29,398.76 29,398.76 22 BRENDA FERNANDEZ 15,171.38 15,171.38 BUD HALE 2,831.82 2,831.82 WILLIAM HANNON 8,229.50 8,229.50 ELAINE HOUGH 332.56 332.56 JOSEPH JOHNSTON 13,412.38 13,412.38 MARY ELLEN LAVENBERG 39,077.12 39,077.12 JOSEPH MANSON 11,760.98 11,760.98 JOYCE O'NEIL 20,792.85 20,792.85 ERIC ROTH 4,581.60 4,581.60 MARY SCHENKE 2,081.07 2,081.07 HUGHES WAGNER 4,053.09 4,053.09 SUSAN WANGERMAN 25,451.60 250.00 25,701.60 SCOTT WOOD 9,098.85 9,098.85 368,264.73 SNOW LIBRARY Regular Pay OT Other Total MARY S. REULAND 67,735.01 900.00 68,635.01 CHERYL BERGERON 36,586.07 613.00 37,199.07 JANE BORRELLI 11,463.82 11,463.82 EMILY BRUEMMER 406.08 406.08 ANN FOSTER 2,928.30 2,928.30 GENEVIEVE FULCHER 32,459.20 32,459.20 KERRY GONNELLA 10,730.22 10,730.22 LINDA W. GORDON 10,862.90 10,862.90 MELODY GULOW 2,516.62 2,516.62 HEATHER HENDERSHOT 14,832.27 14,832.27 SUSAN E. KELLEY 33,206.49 480.00 33,686.49 ROBERT LEITE 16,993.60 16,993.60 DOUGLAS NICHOLS 959.52 959.52 TAVI M. PRUGNO 55,818.60 700.00 56,518.60 GUSTAVE REED 2,076.75 2,076.75 JAMES L. STANFIELD, JR. 983.28 983.28 E. STEELE-JEFFERS 18,424.67 18,424.67 MAUREEN WHALEN 1,604.30 1,604.30 JUDITH WILSON 23,477.03 23,477.03 346,757.73 RECREATION Regular Pay OT Other Total BRENDAN GUTTMAN 59,167.62 1,500.00 60,667.62 SARAH BABINEAU 1,141.30 1,141.30 CHRISTOPHER CHAPPLE 1,414.00 1,414.00 ARIEL FOPIANO 2,060.91 2,060.91 ANDREW GALLAGHER 1,898.80 1,898.80 ALEXANDRA GERANIOTIS 699.75 699.75 PARIS GERANIOTIS 1,858.40 1,858.40 CHELSEY HIRST 1,838.20 1,838.20 TAYLOR HIRST 969.60 969.60 DANIEL HO 1,454.40 1,454.40 CONNOR HOUGHTON 2,080.83 2,080.83 PETER HUGHES 335.88 335.88 SERENA KILAWEE 1,452.15 1,452.15 SAMUEL LAUGHTON 1,656.40 1,656.40 CAITLIN LAWLESS 2,570.45 2,570.45 GEMMA LEGHORN 1,953.15 1,953.15 ANNA OXBOROUGH-YANKUS 1,222.10 1,222.10 23 EDWARD PAVLU 2,918.13 2,918.13 KENNETH POST 2,615.90 2,615.90 KARA QUILLARD 888.80 888.80 KENNETH RICHARDS 1,666.50 1,666.50 LAURA ROBINSON 2,646.20 2,646.20 CHLOE ROBISON 37.32 37.32 JAMES ROSATO 2,545.20 2,545.20 BREMNER SMITH 2,262.40 2,262.40 VICTORIA SUNDBY 1,313.00 1,313.00 DENNY TEASON 1,327.68 1,327.68 ALISON TIMME 2,342.28 2,342.28 HOLLY TIMME 2,766.32 2,766.32 JENNIFER WITHROW 1,242.30 1,242.30 109,845.97 PARKS &BEACHES Regular Pay OT Other Total PAULO. FULCHER 77,543.34 3,750.00 81,293.34 LAWRENCE T. BARLOW 18,967.44 195.51 19,162.95 DAVID BURT 39,805.52 2,760.87 42,566.39 CHERYL J. ESTY 52,807.36 10,772.31 1,500.00 65,079.67 JEREMY LOPARTO 38,847.04 996.04 39,843.08 NATHAN SEARS 42,392.00 1,078.85 43,470.85 SARAH SMITH 46,955.20 17,353.92 64,309.12 355,725.40 PARKS &BEACHES-SEAS. Regular Pay OT Other Total JOHN AUSTIN 16,094.41 255.04 16,349.45 JOHN BASILE 6,485.72 6,485.72 ROBERT BATES 7,685.17 247.04 7,932.21 RYAN BATES 9,470.75 268.64 9,739.39 BRITTANY BOHANNON 8,557.40 262.48 8,819.88 CHARLES BOOTH 5,441.99 225.92 5,667.91 ABRAM BOYLE 1,027.47 123.52 1,150.99 PAUL BRUEMMER 4,593.80 4,593.80 RACHEL CALIRI 6,971.76 225.92 7,197.68 KARL CLARK 7,256.99 225.92 7,482.91 ERIN CONNICK 2,663.17 2,663.17 PATRICK CORRIGAN 6,168.81 240.04 6,408.85 JUSCELINO DA SILVA 12,726.36 172.90 12,899.26 EARL DUNHAM 3,955.93 233.92 4,189.85 SCOTT EDWARDS 6,040.32 6,040.32 JOHN FREEMAN 5,878.47 233.92 6,112.39 AMY GAGE 5,438.16 204.00 5,642.16 JAMES GAGE 8,371.64 233.92 8,605.56 MARY GAGE 4,019.76 161.44 4,181.20 IVANI GARCEZ 10,740.28 172.90 10,913.18 GILLIAN GIBREE 5,071.68 262.48 5,334.16 GREGORY GOTTA 5,928.38 5,928.38 CURTIS GRILLI 8,516.56 262.48 8,779.04 PAMELA HARE 12,376.45 251.85 12,628.30 ROSE HARRINGTON 6,565.71 6,565.71 RICHARD HARRIS 16,574.69 293.93 16,868.62 DANIEL HEDLUND 7,751.06 204.00 7,955.06 RICHARD HIGGINS 6,754.91 240.04 6,994.95 ELIZABETH HOGAN 6,369.62 268.64 6,638.26 24 BRETT JOHNSON 9,453.49 262.48 9,715.97 GREGORY JOHNSON 9,154.35 316.88 9,471.23 PATRICIA JOHNSON 2,994.83 2,994.83 SARAH JOHNSON 7,764.94 7,764.94 SCOTT JOHNSON 6,810.88 175.34 6,986.22 HARRRISON KATZ 5,168.26 5,168.26 JAMES KAVANAUGH 4,519.31 4,519.31 SEAN KNIGHT 5,650.15 216.75 5,866.90 ELLIOTT KRACH 8,651.05 8,651.05 JEFFREY KRAMER 5,726.66 262.48 5,989.14 NATHAN LAKE 5,974.28 5,974.28 LEONARD LANGLAIS 9,258.31 233.92 9,492.23 MICHAEL LARNER 10,227.03 262.48 10,489.51 LOUIS LINCOLN 3,223.17 262.48 3,485.65 BENJAMIN LYTTLE 6,099.73 225.92 6,325.65 KATHLEEN F. MCCULLY 3,423.15 270.98 3,694.13 KATRINA MESSERSMITH 4,365.39 216.75 4,582.14 LEO MILLER 15,341.85 339.49 15,681.34 JOHN MURPHY 9,102.84 204.00 9,306.84 JANET MURRAY 18,029.14 290.24 18,319.38 SARAH NEWCOMB 6,880.66 293.93 7,174.59 BENJAMIN NICKERSON 5,024.87 182.56 5,207.43 BRADLEY O'BRIEN 2,488.39 262.48 2,750.87 JEFFREY O'DONNELL 6,418.85 263.04 6,681.89 CHRISTOPHER PARMENTER 5,353.09 5,353.09 JOSHUA RICE 4,809.08 270.98 5,080.06 MATTHEW RICE 3,937.75 270.98 4,208.73 CRISTIN ROBERTS 2,354.67 2,354.67 KYLE SHAW 6,432.98 285.43 6,718.41 MAXWELL SLOAN 6,846.95 240.04 7,086.99 STEPHEN STRUBLE 12,623.72 225.92 12,849.64 HERSEY TAYLOR 3,476.65 233.92 3,710.57 NATHANIEL THOMAS 2,875.10 270.98 3,146.08 ROBERT TRUMBLE 3,256.70 233.92 3,490.62 DONALD WALSH 1,125.74 204.68 1,330.42 LIANNA WISSMANN 5,929.21 216.75 6,145.96 KAREN WOLFF 6,549.82 6,549.82 KELLY WOOD 15,608.10 285.43 15,893.53 480,980.73 WINDMILL Regular Pay OT Other Total NICK F. MUTO 2,271.60 306.60 2,578.20 SHERILL SMITH 1,217.32 102.00 1,319.32 3,897.52 ORLEANS ELEMENTARY Regular Pay OT Other Total DIANE CARREIRO 96,448.04 96,448.04 JONATHAN ALLARD 21,952.90 350.00 22,302.90 MARGARET ALLARD 15,997.49 1,266.00 17,263.49 LAIRD ANTHONY 280.00 280.00 MARGARET ARIEL 4,672.27 548.91 5,221.18 GLENN ASHLEY 27,834.48 576.87 225.00 28,636.35 PATRICIA ASHWELL 45,687.99 150.00 45,837.99 DONNA BARR 350.00 350.00 LESLIE BARTHOLOMEW 1,120.00 1,120.00 25 TAMMY BATES 70,530.44 2,624.10 73,154.54 LEAH BELLIVEAU 12,699.28 12,699.28 KATHLEEN BOVINO 15,995.84 15,995.84 KIMBERLY BRUEMMER 63,502.14 613.00 64,115.14 DIANE BRUNT 346.69 346.69 LESLIE BURR 63,496.48 1,537.50 65,033.98 ALICE CALLAHAN 140.00 140.00 DIANE CARLSON 44,917.99 1,691.20 46,609.19 MARIE CASEY 7,647.65 78.55 18.78 7,744.98 JANE COLE 11,061.69 108.00 11,169.69 TERI-LYNN COLGAN 405.00 405.00 DOMENICO CONTI 35,304.98 1,953.85 97.30 37,356.13 AUDREY CROTEAU 100.00 100.00 SUZANNE DAIGLE 74,889.16 2,734.70 77,623.86 LAURIE DAVIS 813.97 59.50 873.47 LINDA DOANE 35,313.33 14,815.15 50,128.48 MICHAELA DOHERTY 33.50 33.50 MICHELE ELDRIDGE 72,259.38 72,259.38 RAQUEL ELLIS 140.00 140.00 SARA FALINE 7,070.00 7,070.00 STACEY FLOYD 108.00 108.00 KAREN FRANKEL 15,995.84 15,995.84 NAOMI FREETHY 24,435.08 677.75 25,112.83 ANNA FULCHER 140.00 140.00 MARY FYLER 13,102.10 242.00 1,010.24 14,354.34 MARGARET GILBERT 26.00 26.00 PAUL GREGG 36,006.11 36,006.11 CHARLES HOLLANDER-ESSIG 42,318.26 4,750.95 47,069.21 BETTY HYDE-MCGU IRE 67.00 67.00 MARTHA JENKINS 70,536.64 1,533.00 72,069.64 ROSEMARY JOHNSON 28,305.73 600.00 28,905.73 LAWRENCE KANE 18,881.88 18,881.88 MARY SUE KEOHAN 74,889.16 3,029.10 77,918.26 PHILIP KEOHAN 74,889.16 1,200.00 76,089.16 MARTHA KITHCART 29,911.45 862.00 30,773.45 DONNA KNIGHT 630.00 630.00 MICHELE KOCH 1,155.00 1,155.00 CYNTHIA LACH 35,948.90 14,634.60 50,583.50 ERIN LAGASSE 13,942.48 13,942.48 SHEILA LANE 3,220.00 140.00 3,360.00 THERESA LANE 13,063.31 79.20 528.16 13,670.67 COLLEEN LAWLESS 1,100.00 100.00 1,200.00 KATHLEEN LENNOX 63,496.48 63,496.48 CAROL LINDSAY 72,259.38 72,259.38 DEBORAH MACLACHLAN 27.00 27.00 LORI MACLEOD-YOUNGMAN 33,477.81 33,477.81 BETTE MALATESTA 29,430.94 1,355.69 30,786.63 CAROL MARSH 100.00 100.00 TIFFANY MCCARTHY 54.00 54.00 LORI MCGRATH 196.00 196.00 NANCY MCINERNEY 47,350.92 47,350.92 PALOMA MCLARDY 19,911.42 19,911.42 REBECCA MENDIBLE 280.00 280.00 KATHRYN MEYERS 46,500.60 4,936.44 51,437.04 ALYSSA MOMNIE 108.00 108.00 26 REBECCA MULLIN 108.00 108.00 JESSICA MURRAY 51,337.54 666.00 52,003.54 WILHEMINA NEWMIER 57.77 57.77 LINDA NICKERSON 410.44 410.44 LAURA PAOLINO 2,100.00 2,100.00 DEBORAH PAVLOFSKY 29,857.36 2,311.29 32,168.65 MARTHA PHINNEY 70.00 70.00 SUSAN PIRRUCCIO 7,070.00 7,070.00 SUSAN PORTER 6,854.13 364.00 7,218.13 MARY ELLEN REED 43,089.34 43,089.34 BRENDA ROGERS 54.00 54.00 KAYLEEN ROSATO 8,072.94 370.00 8,442.94 AMY SANDERS 70,530.34 1,200.00 71,730.34 JANET SCHALL 140.00 140.00 JEFFREY SCHWAB 16,091.36 16,091.36 FABRIZIO SERENA 1,661.81 1,661.81 MATTHEW SILVA 1,488.24 557.35 166.97 2,212.56 GAIL SMITH 2,111.00 110.00 2,221.00 DAWN STEBER 45,168.90 666.00 45,834.90 JEAN STOKINGER 108.00 108.00 JUDITH SUCHECKI 72,259.38 1,660.00 73,919.38 ANN TEFFT 35,845.27 4,369.02 40,214.29 VICKI THOMPSON 70.00 70.00 MEGHAN TOMASIAN 490.00 490.00 JUDITH UPDEGRAFF 19,576.96 19,576.96 AUDREY VERMONT 210.00 210.00 NANCY WALDRON 74,889.16 1,820.50 76,709.66 LAURA WEATHERUP 56,424.26 2,136.29 58,560.55 MICHELE WELLS 5,554.38 5,554.38 PETER WILLIAMS 242.60 242.60 SANDRA WRIGHT 29,474.20 1,367.25 30,841.45 2,207,184.93 9,549,670.34 723,980.57 749,284.39 11,022,935.30 11,022,935.30 11,022,935.30 Munis 11,022,935,30 27 NAUSET SCHOOL DISTRICT SALARIES FY08 Longevity, Grants CENTRAL OFFICE Regular & Other Total MICHAEL GRADONE, Superintendent 130,697 7,787 138,484 GAIL BRIERE, Asst. Superintendent 100,135 14,027 114,162 LINDA MEDEIROS, Asst Superintendent 18,955 5,000 23,955 HANS BAUMHAUER, Business Manager 98,542 0 98,542 SUSAN HYLAND, Business Manager 19,946 3,500 23,446 ANN CARETTI, Director Student Services 101,685 2,000 103,685 LORI MCKENZIE, Food Services Director 34,685 550 35,235 Clerical LAURIE DAVIS, Sec. to Business Mgr. 47,289 1,500 48,789 ARLYNN DEVITO, Sec. to Student Services Dir. 43,339 750 44,089 JOYCE KANAVOS, Recept/Data Mgmnt/Accts Payable 31,169 300 31,469 WILHELMINA NEWMIER, Sec. to Superintendent 61,981 2,500 64,481 KATHLEEN SCHROCK, Adm. For Technology 87,498 2,000 89,498 MARY REISER, Sec. To Asst. Supt. 48,042 4,062 52,104 BARBARA YOUNG, Secretary 10,009 300 10,309 Finances/Personnel MARY ANN MAGUIRE, Food Services Bookkeeper 41,675 1,000 42,675 JANICE OTIS, Payroll/Benefits Services 46,228 0 46,228 ANDREA POPOLI, Accounts Payable 43,339 2,500 45,839 MARCIATEMPLETON, Personnel Coordinator 59,695 2,000 61,695 JAMES NOWACK, Accounting Manager 61,740 2,500 64,240 Longevity, Grants NAUSET HIGH SCHOOL Regular & Other Total THOMAS CONRAD, Principal 120,510 3,000 123,510 PAUL MARKOVICH, Assistant Principal 94,814 5,475 100,289 ED MACDONALD, Assistant Principal 89,371 0 89,371 LISA ABBOTT, School Psychologist 80,037 3,700 83,737 MARIELLE VIGLIOTTE, School Nurse 47,448 0 47,448 ROBERTA ENDICH, Librarian 62,693 0 62,693 KATHLEEN MCCULLY, Video Media Specialist 71,588 0 71,588 KEITH ARNOLD, Activities Coordinator 60,768 0 60,768 MICHELE PAVLU, Athletic Trainer 39,697 0 39,697 Clerical Staff AUTUMN COLLETTE-NORTON, Principal's Secretary 36,194 0 36,194 AMY MARTIN, Office/Data Mgmnt Secretary 31,455 750 32,205 LORA SHEPTYCK, A/Principal's Secretary 34,536 1,300 35,836 MARCIA SPAMPINATO, Assistant Principal's Secretary 26,164 0 26,164 KATHRYN MACDONALD, Community Services Secretary 32,414 750 33,164 KATHARINE TUPPER, Special Education Secretary 27,892 0 27,892 DONNA GRZYWOC, Guidance Secretary 29,612 0 29,612 28 Counselors DOROTHEA SMITH 62,812 0 62,812 JAMES SCANLON 10,346 0 10,346 BRIAN WHITE 60,396 0 60,396 STEPHEN BOSKUS 69,162 0 69,162 MEREDITH WIRTZ 53,140 0 53,140 RICHARD DURGIN 73,482 0 73,482 KATIE CAMERON 46,726 0 46,726 Therapists JULIE EDWARDS, Physical 25,906 0 25,906 CASSANDRA CLARK, Occupational 51,418 0 51,418 MAE TIMMONS, Speech 74,663 0 74,663 CAREY RAIMO, Occupational 49,233 0 49,233 DARIA RICE, Occupational 52,531 0 52,531 Teachers LORI ALBRIGHT 71,588 0 71,588 DONALD BAKER 14,932 0 14,932 BONNIE TROTT-BARTOLINI 56,343 17,000 73,343 ALLISON BEAVAN 68,328 0 68,328 VALERIE BELL 65,349 0 65,349 KATSIARYNA BLASCIO 41,517 0 41,517 JUSTIN BOHANNON 49,343 0 49,343 MEREDITH BOHANNON 32,400 0 32,400 LISA BROWN 58,839 0 58,839 MARY BUTTS 76,007 0 76,007 DIANE CAMPBELL 10,346 0 10,346 ALAN CASTELLANO 76,015 2,500 78,515 ANDREW CLARK 66,188 0 66,188 DRYDEN CLARK, Permanent Substitute 17,559 0 17,559 VALERIE COHEN 73,343 0 73,343 RAYMOND CRAVEN 57,293 0 57,293 PAUL DAVIES 71,588 900 72,488 CHRISTINE DESIMONE 61,193 0 61,193 HONOR DIXON 76,015 1,200 77,215 SHERI DONNELLY 47,342 0 47,342 DAVID DONOVAN 71,588 0 71,588 PAUL DUBOVIK 79,415 0 79,415 DAVID DYKEMAN 47,342 0 47,342 HENRY EVANS 60,743 0 60,743 THOMAS FARIS 71,588 0 71,588 ROGER FAUCHER 76,015 900 76,915 JULIE FITZPATRICK 64,449 0 64,449 ASHLEY FORD 17,401 33,111 50,512 PRISCILLA FROST 74,663 0 74,663 JOYCE FULLER 74,662 900 75,562 JULIE GAMMON 85,722 0 85,722 CHRISTINE GEUEKE 54,401 0 54,401 STEVEN GRUBIAK 73,343 0 73,343 JUDITH HAMER 71,588 0 71,588 LISE HEMBROUGH 62,438 900 63,338 EZRA HENDRICKX 61,193 0 61,193 BRIAN HICKS 66,188 0 66,188 29 ANITA HIRSCH 67,576 0 67,576 KARL HOYT 71,588 0 71,588 LINDA JOHNSON 64,449 0 64,449 ROSS JOHNSTON 73,343 0 73,343 TIMOTHY JOYCE 71,588 3,400 74,988 ALISON KAAR 47,342 0 47,342 AMY KANDALL 68,328 0 68,328 DIANE SMITH KEON 65,201 0 65,201 HILARY KERSTEEN 48,568 0 48,568 SELENA KING 28,635 0 28,635 JULIE KOBOLD 26,320 0 26,320 ROBERT LABRANCHE 73,987 0 73,987 KAREN LAGASSE 71,588 0 71,588 CLAIRE LANOIE 64,449 0 64,449 GEOFFREY W LEARY 64,449 0 64,449 ELIZABETH LEBOW 63,641 0 63,641 TRACY LEE-DESTEFANO 62,438 0 62,438 PAUL LINDAHL 63,173 0 63,173 SANDRA LOCKE 79,836 0 79,836 SALLY LUM 47,342 0 47,342 DIANNE MASTERSON 73,343 900 74,243 MARK MATHISON 64,449 1,500 65,949 KENNETH MAYNARD 76,015 3,400 79,415 JANE MCGOWN 61,970 0 61,970 MICHELE MCMAHON 76,015 0 76,015 MAURA KERSE MCMILLIN 71,588 0 71,588 MICHAEL MCNAMARA 63,641 0 63,641 MICHAEL METZGER 67,379 0 67,379 ANGELA MOSESSO 76,015 900 76,915 MARY ELLEN MOUNTAIN 73,343 0 73,343 KAREN NOVACON 66,188 0 66,188 VIRGINIA OGDEN 64,449 0 64,449 ANN PHELAN 17,000 0 17,000 DAVID POTTS 64,449 0 64,449 JOANNE QUILL 64,449 0 64,449 JONATHAN RANDALL 74,663 1,200 75,863 JOHN RIVERS 10,346 0 10,346 SHARON SCHACHTER 63,641 0 63,641 LESLIE SHAW 53,228 0 53,228 MOLLY SMITH 44,905 0 44,905 KEITH STATON 73,343 0 73,343 HEATHER STEVENS 66,188 0 66,188 STEPHEN SWINIARSKI 64,449 900 65,349 KAREN HEPINSTALL TAYLOR 73,343 0 73,343 TIFFANY TERRANOVA 10,346 0 10,346 TEAL TOBLER 46,629 0 46,629 KATHLEEN TRINGALE 66,375 0 66,375 SHAWN VERFAILLIE 11,076 0 11,076 ELAINE VIENNEAU 50,935 0 50,935 ROBIN WALKER 84,539 1,200 85,739 PRICILLA WARD 56,160 0 56,160 GREG WHITE 54,116 0 54,116 ROBERT WILKINSON 17,505 0 17,505 DAVID WOOD 73,343 900 74,243 PHILIP WRIGHT 71,588 0 71,588 JANE ZAWADZKAS 63,308 0 63,308 30 Educational Assistants BIRCHALL JODI 30,112 600 30,712 CAPORELLO JOY 26,404 350 26,754 CLOSE ANDREA 10,930 12,919 23,849 GROZIER CHRISTINE 29,667 350 30,017 KELLEY LESLIE 0 18,877 18,877 MARQUIT JAYNE 30,112 850 30,962 MORTON VANESSA 0 16,384 16,384 NELSON ROGER 26,404 350 26,754 PRICE WILLIAM 8,752 0 8,752 READ LYNN 26,404 350 26,754 SCHWEBACH SUZANNE 27,988 350 28,338 SPENCER SUSAN 27,988 350 28,338 VALENZANO KRISTI 17,559 0 17,559 VAN TASSEL KRISTIN 19,730 0 19,730 WALL LAUREN 29,667 600 30,267 Cafeteria Workers MELISSA BECKER 13,412 0 13,412 LEONICE DEANDRADE 15,570 300 15,870 CHRISTYNE DOUGLAS 13,412 0 13,412 DONNA FIERO 15,520 300 15,820 NANCY ROUILLARD 9,908 300 10,208 PAUL STEVENS 4,215 0 4,215 NANCY WARREN, Cafeteria Manager 19,355 0 19,355 Custodians SCOTT APPLETON 37,125 350 37,475 JOSH AVERY 33,596 0 33,596 ROBERT CLARK 43,164 450 43,614 JAMES GOODRICH 30,672 0 30,672 ROBERT LEWIS, Head Custodian 51,416 0 51,416 CORNELIUS O'CONNELL 41,509 450 41,959 TIMOTHY PILLSBURY 33,596 0 33,596 WILLIAM SAINT 17,957 0 17,957 RICHARD BOLINDER, Groundsman 42,553 450 43,003 DENIS LANGLOIS, Head Custodian 15,743 800 16,543 Longevity, Grants NAUSET MIDDLE SCHOOL Regular & Other Total GREGORY BECKER, Principal 106,415 2,000 108,415 MARCIA CAMERSON 93,731 1,350 95,081 SARAH KRUGER, Librarian 58,674 3,400 62,074 Clerical Staff CAROL BADER, Special Education Secretary 32,414 1,000 33,414 JAN CARLSON, Office/Data Mgmt Secretary 15,390 300 15,690 MARGARET JACKMAN, Guidance Secretary 44,454 1,300 45,754 EDITH TUXBURY, Principal's Secretary 43,339 300 43,639 NORMA JEAN ANDERSON, Substitute Caller 2,122 0 2,122 31 Psychologists, Nurses & Social Workers KATHLEEN GATTO, Psycologist 64,638 0 64,638 JUDITH GIBSON, Psychologist 22,281 8,125 30,406 LINDA NICKERSON, Nurse 21,105 0 21,105 JILL STEWART 66,188 0 66,188 BARBARA DOMINIC, Social Worker 37,869 0 37,869 BONNIE JACKMAN, Social Worker 63,136 0 63,136 Therapists LORRAINE SMITH, Speech Therapist 72,488 0 72,488 Counselors ANTHONY CEDENO 63,025 0 63,025 SHELBY WILLIAMS 50,191 0 50,191 Teachers NANCY BALDWIN 71,588 0 71,588 SHANNON BERTRAND 62,693 0 62,693 RYAN BIRCHALL 39,920 0 39,920 KATHLEEN BOLAND 74,663 0 74,663 BONNIE BRACKETT 74,663 2,500 77,163 PATRICIA BRADLEY 36,909 0 36,909 LYNN CARVER 71,588 4,000 75,588 KIMBERLY CONNER 71,588 0 71,588 NANCY COUTURE 71,588 0 71,588 DEBORAH CZUJAK 43,768 0 43,768 ELAINE DICKINSON 64,449 0 64,449 JENNIFER GULA 74,663 0 74,663 BERJ HAGOPIAN 74,663 0 74,663 MAJEN HAMMOND 73,343 0 73,343 LAWRENCE HANSEN 76,015 4,000 80,015 SARAH HARWOOD 47,342 0 47,342 BONILYN HELEEN 76,015 900 76,915 RICHARD HILMER 39,920 0 39,920 DEBRA KEAVY 36,418 0 36,418 INGRID KENDREW 55,090 0 55,090 AGNES KNOWLES 64,449 2,500 66,949 JOHN KRENIK 76,015 900 76,915 KAREN LEONHARDT 76,015 0 76,015 ELOISE LEVY 71,588 3,400 74,988 KATE MALLOY 52,309 0 52,309 TAMMY MCCARTHY 51,203 0 51,203 ANN MCCONCHIE 73,343 0 73,343 DEBORAH MCGUINNESS 28,577 0 28,577 PATRICE MICHAEL 26,998 0 26,998 MARY MINISTERI 73,343 4,000 77,343 MICHAEL MOORE 76,015 900 76,915 TIMOTHY MURPHY 41,517 0 41,517 ANNE NEEDEL 50,047 0 50,047 JOHN NOONAN 57,293 0 57,293 DAWN O'NEIL 73,343 0 73,343 ANN PAULUS 42,181 0 42,181 EDWARD PAVLU 61,193 0 61,193 RICHARD PETERSON 43,867 0 43,867 JENNIFER POMOCKA 47,342 0 47,342 ELOISE PONTBRIAND 40,071 0 40,071 32 MARK PRALL 32,780 0 32,780 ELOISE PRICKITT 45,912 0 45,912 KAREN REDDISH 66,375 0 66,375 ABIGAIL REID 73,343 4,000 77,343 CRISTIN ROBERTS 52,034 0 52,034 WILLIAM SCHMIDT 49,233 0 49,233 SCHNITZER DAWN 51,203 0 51,203 MARIELLEN SEARS 71,588 1,200 72,788 WILLIAM SHEEHAN 49,662 25,000 74,662 AUDREY SMITH 24,617 0 24,617 GEORGIA SMITH-FAY 45,522 0 45,522 KATIE SOUSA 57,646 5,995 63,641 MARY STACK 66,188 0 66,188 KAREN STARUK 39,920 0 39,920 BRENDA VECCHIONE 74,662 0 74,662 KERRI VINING 59,587 0 59,587 PATRICIA WARREN 51,925 0 51,925 Educational Asistants JOHN AHOKAS 20,912 0 20,912 GAIL BLAIR 30,112 600 30,712 JEANNE CAROSELLA 18,268 11,999 30,267 KAREN CURTIS 27,988 350 28,338 KATHLEEN DICENSO 20,912 0 20,912 STEPHANIE FIELDS 19,729 0 19,729 HANNAH FINLAY 16,563 0 16,563 LAURIE GENGARELLY 30,112 850 30,962 JOHANNE KIEFFER 14,695 0 14,695 KATHLEEN KRIKORIAN 18,611 0 18,611 BRYAN MCCARTHY 9,382 0 9,382 KATHLEEN MORASH 23,499 350 23,849 CATHERINE MORRIS 29,667 600 30,267 ALEXIS PENNINI 18,611 0 18,611 VIVIAN PERRY 20,912 0 20,912 MARY PRETE 8,212 0 8,212 JULIANNA PULTORAK 18,611 0 18,611 SHARON RICHARDS 10,562 25,260 35,822 GREGORY SCINTO 24,714 0 24,714 SUSAN STEWART 29,667 600 30,267 NANCY SVEDEN 20,912 0 20,912 LAWRENCE SZCZEPANEK 20,912 0 20,912 ASHLEY TELLES 16,563 0 16,563 MEGAN THACKERAY 26,404 350 26,754 KIM THATCHER 19,729 0 19,729 KERRY WILEY 30,112 850 30,962 Cafeteria Workers STEPHEN NIDWESKI , Manager 28,032 300 28,332 JUDITH DAY 17,259 300 17,559 VICTORIA REIS 17,350 550 17,900 JUDITH SOUZA 17,350 550 17,900 33 Custodians & Maintenance PAUL RICHARD, Head Custodian 56,490 300 56,790 CLIFFORD AMBROSE 28,856 0 28,856 NANCY BOUYEA 34,023 0 34,023 ANTHONY CHAPMAN 29,754 0 29,754 ROBERT DAVIS 17,314 0 17,314 SUSAN MENDOZA 41,509 450 41,959 PHILLIP PAGE 41,509 450 41,959 RICHARD WHITE 41,509 550 42,059 Longevity, Grants NAUSET REGION Regular & Other Total ESTHER FITZGERALD, Adult Education Director 24,000 0 24,000 MARGE ROTTI, Sec. To Adult Education 7,584 0 7,584 WILHELMINA NEWMIER, Sec. to School Committee 982 0 982 EDITH TUXBURY, Sec. to MS School Council 578 0 578 AUTUMN COLLETTE, Sec to HS School Council 578 0 578 BARBARA DOMINIC, Social Woker 0 20,970 20,970 WILLIAM DUGAN, Treasurer 5,825 0 5,825 KELMA DEVER, Assistant to Dir Pupil Services 28,677 0 28,677 Longevity, Grants NAUSET PRESCHOOL Regular & Other Total MARTH MACK, Administrator 37,930 0 37,930 CLAIRE WATTS, Sec. to Administrator 12,797 0 12,797 Teachers KATE BERG 58,839 0 58,839 CYNTHIA FOX 72,488 0 72,488 NANCY O'CONNELL 72,488 0 72,488 KATHRYN LINNELL 28,799 0 28,799 JUSTINE RYAN 47,342 0 47,342 Educational Assistants ELIZABETH BIANCHI 0 21,823 21,823 LINDA BLISS 0 17,734 17,734 VERONICA BROCKLEBANK 21,123 350 21,473 MICHAELA DOHERTY 7,024 0 7,024 KATIE MARGOTTA 22,390 350 22,740 DAWN MONTANO 0 14,889 14,889 AMY PEARSON 14,889 0 14,889 EILEEN RYAN 21,123 350 21,473 ANN SANDSTROM 24,090 850 24,940 OLIVIA SCOZZAFAVA 1,726 0 1,726 LAUREN WALL 15,531 250 15,781 Therpists LAURIE DANIELS, Speech 52,950 0 52,950 SUZANNE SARAFIN, Speech Tutor 11,094 0 11,094 34 Balance: July 01.2007 to June 30.2008 TRUST FUNDS Activitv: July 01.2007 to June 30.2008 Name Total Funds Unexpendable Expendable Deposits Withdrawals Interest Expendable Unexpendable Balance as of 07-01-07 Amount as of 07-01-07 as of 06-30-08 Amount as of 06-30-08 LIBRARY FUNDS 601 Alice Rollins Memorial 6,990.95 0.00 6,990.95 413.70 292.02 6,869.27 0.00 6,869.27 602 Snow Library Trust 11,244.03 9,200.00 2,044.03 503.60 482.61 2,023.04 9,200.00 11,223.04 603 Richard S. Philbrick 10,385.14 0.00 10,385.14 357.49 381.35 10,409.00 0.00 10,409.00 604 Ada G.Meehan 8,781.71 0.00 8,781.71 354.35 375.08 8,802.44 0.00 8,802.44 605 Elizabeth Twiss Blake 11,536.97 5,000.00 6,536.97 495.28 7,032.25 5,000.00 12,032.25 606 Nancy Whitbread 8,977.65 3,700.00 5,277.65 388.36 5,666.01 3,700.00 9,366.01 607 C.Francis Ronne 24,287.34 5,000.00 19,287.34 1,999.49 1,048.70 18,336.55 5,000.00 23,336.55 608 Florence H.Smith 31,153.06 0.00 31,153.06 3,436.58 3,207.42 1,277.37 32,659.59 0.00 32,659.59 609 H.B.&D.N.Seikel 51,591.11 25,000.00 26,591.11 2,015.58 2,256.08 26,831.61 25,000.00 51,831.61 610 Margaret J.Pershing 1,245.10 500.00 745.10 50.28 795.38 500.00 1,295.38 611 Aldona P.Russell 63,214.81 0.00 63,214.81 3,702.86 2,774.94 62,286.89 0.00 62,286.89 612 Hiram Myers 84,167.13 0.00 84,167.13 2,175.00 3,588.20 85,580.33 0.00 85,580.33 613 Wellington Cummings 8,097.27 0.00 8,097.27 299.02 335.22 8,133.47 0.00 8,133.47 614 Sumner E. Robinson 6,159.17 0.00 6,159.17 264.10 6,423.27 0.00 6,423.27 615 Geoffrey H. North 32,133.52 0.00 32,133.52 3,001.11 1,337.08 30,469.49 0.00 30,469.49 TOTAL LIBRARY 359,964.96 48,400.00 311,564.96 3,436.58 18,029.62 15,346.67 312,318.59 48,400.00 360,718.59 W ANSLOW TRUST 301 Council on Aging 947.88 0.00 947.88 1,484.90 498.01 64.05 1,998.82 0.00 1,998.82 302 Snow Library 10,066.51 0.00 10,066.51 1,337.50 100.00 408.02 11,712.03 0.00 11,712.03 303 Rescue Fund 1,759.42 0.00 1,759.42 1,337.50 98.52 3,195.44 0.00 3,195.44 TOTAL ANSLOW 12,773.81 0.00 12,773.81 4,159.90 598.01 570.59 16,906.29 0.00 16,906.29 CEMETERY FUNDS 201 Cemetery Perp.Care 3,862.05 3,600.00 262.05 194.57 165.13 232.61 3,600.00 3,832.61 202 Albert P.Smith 12,302.10 2,000.00 10,302.10 531.48 10,833.58 2,000.00 12,833.58 TOTAL CEMETERY 16,164.15 5,600.00 10,564.15 0.00 194.57 696.61 11,066.19 5,600.00 16,666.19 Balance: July 01.2007 to June 30.2008 TRUST FUNDS Activitv: July 01.2007 to June 30.2008 Name Total Funds Unexpendable Expendable Deposits Withdrawals Interest Expendable Unexpendable Balance as of 07-01-07 Amount as of 07-01-07 as of 06-30-08 Amount as of 06-30-08 SCHOLARSHIP FUND 501 Sarah Brown 138,913.62 103,000.00 35,913.62 3,600.00 6,036.80 38,350.42 103,000.00 141,350.42 502 Seikel Scholarship 299,513.90 175,640.34 123,873.56 3,000.00 13,073.86 133,947.42 175,640.34 309,587.76 TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP 438,427.52 278,640.34 159,787.18 0.00 6,600.00 19,110.66 172,297.84 278,640.34 450,938.18 INDIGENT FUNDS 403 Clement Gould&Wife 6,661.86 5,000.00 1,661.86 286.72 1,948.58 5,000.00 6,948.58 404 May Celia Crosby 28,879.88 5,000.00 23,879.88 562.52 1,249.65 24,567.01 5,000.00 29,567.01 406 Clayton Mayo 123,677.16 25,800.00 97,877.16 5,386.63 103,263.79 25,800.00 129,063.79 TOTAL INDIGENT 159,218.90 35,800.00 123,418.90 0.00 562.52 6,923.00 129,779.38 35,800.00 165,579.38 TOWN TRUST FUNDS 101 Municipal Insurance 433,251.10 0.00 433,251.10 14,816.00 18,938.55 437,373.65 0.00 437,373.65 102 Affordable Housing 34,424.02 0.00 34,424.02 1,284.11 35,708.13 0.00 35,708.13 103 Conservation 68,002.75 0.00 68,002.75 500.00 1,453.00 2,910.27 69,960.02 0.00 69,960.02 W 104 Stabilization 30,484.42 0.00 30,484.42 1,335.75 31,820.17 0.00 31,820.17 CF) 405 Street Light 15,444.78 2,517.61 12,927.17 671.76 13,598.93 2,517.61 16,116.54 TOTAL TOWN TRUST 581,607.07 2,517.61 579,089.46 500.00 16,269.00 25,140.44 588,460.90 2,517.61 590,978.51 CULTURAL COUNCIL 402 Margaret Fernald Dole 15,554.24 13,600.00 1,954.24 300.00 679.06 2,333.30 13,600.00 15,933.30 TOTAL CULTURAL CN 15,554.24 13,600.00 1,954.24 0.00 300.00 679.06 2,333.30 13,600.00 15,933.30 Balance: July 01.2007 to June 30.2008 TRUST FUNDS Activitv: July 01.2007 to June 30.2008 Name Total Funds Unexpendable Expendable Deposits Withdrawals Interest Expendable Unexpendable Balance as of 07-01-07 Amount as of 07-01-07 as of 06-30-08 Amount as of 06-30-08 MARINE QUALITY 407 Linnell E.Studley 20,071.33 7,000.00 13,071.33 840.36 13,911.69 7,000.00 20,911.69 TOTAL MARINE QLTY 20,071.33 7,000.00 13,071.33 0.00 0.00 840.36 13,911.69 7,000.00 20,911.69 MISCELLANEOUS 401 Virginia McGrath 3,127.16 0.00 3,127.16 116.64 3,243.80 0.00 3,243.80 408 Anslow Trust Interest 47,397.62 45,000.00 2,397.62 2,434.52 2,052.83 2,015.93 45,000.00 47,015.93 409 Grace Anslow 31,922.83 30,308.00 1,614.83 1,614.83 1,382.61 1,382.61 30,308.00 31,690.61 410 Geoffrey H. North/COA 37,504.30 0.00 37,504.30 5,043.60 2,521.80 1,399.45 41,425.55 0.00 41,425.55 411 Travis Smith/COA 208,156.70 0.00 208,156.70 6,000.00 3,000.00 7,983.47 219,140.17 0.00 219,140.17 412 Law Enforcement Trust 1,449.47 0.00 1,449.47 54.06 1,503.53 0.00 1,503.53 TOTAL MISC. 329,558.08 75,308.00 254,250.08 11,043.60 9,571.15 12,989.06 268,711.59 75,308.00 344,019.59 W GRAND TOTALS - ALL TRUSTS 1,933,340.06 466,865.95 1,466,474.11 19,140.08 52,124.87 82,296.45 1,515,785.77 466,865.95 1,982,651.72 DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE I hereby submit my annual report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008 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 2008. 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 30,2008 GENERALFUND Revenue and Other Financial Sources General Fund Expenditures and Other Tax Collections Financing Uses 4110 Personal Property Taxes 155,398.00 Expenditures 4120 Real Estate Taxes 17,435,209.00 General Government 4150 Excise Taxes 1,233,768.00 Administrator 447,769.00 4179 Penalties&Interest 53,861.00 Accountant/Auditor 217,254.00 4180 In Lieu of Taxes 4,704.00 Treasurer 113,611.00 4191 Other Taxes/Hotel/Motel 204,915.00 Collector 113,612.00 4199 Other Taxes 34,165.00 Public Bldg/Properties 158,152.00 Total Taxes 19,122,020.00 Assessors 231,425.00 Operations Support 284,092.00 Charges For Services License and Registration 573,047.00 4244 Parks&Recreation Charges 962,703.00 Land Use 2,391.00 4247 Trash Collection Charges 357,187.00 Conservation Commission 106,984.00 4370 Other Departmental Revenue 249,750.00 Other 11,198.00 Total Charges For Service 1,569,640.00 Public Safety Police 2,333,114.00 Licenses, Permits and Fees Fire 2,247,353.00 4400 Licenses and Permits 608,684.00 Inspection 209,013.00 Total License&Permits 608,684.00 Other 380,897.00 Education Revenues From State Education 7,165,271.00 4600 Revenue From State 821,002.00 Public Works Total State Revenue 821,002.00 Highway/Streets Snow&Ice 817,120.00 Waste Collection&Disposal 523,180.00 4695 Court Fines/Settlements 2,051.00 Street Lighting 26,173.00 Total Revenues-Other Gov'ts. 2,051.00 Health Services 243,796.00 Veterans'Services 33,955.00 Miscellaneous Revenue Other 524,026.00 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 72,434.00 Culture and Recreation 4820 Earnings on Investments 254,270.00 Library 472,509.00 Total Misc.Revenues 326,704.00 Recreation 131,300.00 Parks 1,054,194.00 Interfund Operating Transfers Historical Commission 1,556.00 4972 Transfers from Special Revenue Fund 1,482,157.00 Celebrations 30,089.00 4977 Transfers from Agency Funds 24,816.00 Total Interfund Oper.Transfers 1,506,973.00 Debt Service Retirement of Debt Principal 1,404,000.00 Other Financins Sources Interest on Long Term Debt 811,712.00 4990 Other Fin Sources 637,000.00 Total Financing Sources 637,000.00 Unclassified Workers'Compensation 96,840.00 Unemployment 5,420.00 Health Insurance 1,385,345.00 Other Employee Benefits 102,648.00 Other Insurance 251,311.00 Intergovermental Assessments 450,927.00 Retirement 945,413.00 Transfers to Other Funds 167,006.00 Grand Total General Fund Revenues Other Financing Sources and Interfund Grand Total General Fund Expenditures Operating Transfers 24,594,074.00 and Other Financing Uses 24,073,703.00 39 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS Revenue and Other Financing Sources Expenditures and Other Financing Uses State Grants State Grants 4600 State Revenue 300,711.99 5700 Expenditures 705,437.29 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 3,513.60 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 5,521.80 4820 Earnings on Investments 1,540.23 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 238.00 Receipts Reserved For Appropriation Receipts Reserved for Appropriation 4600 State Revenue 4,000.00 5700 Expenditures 3,261.14 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 552,658.35 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 600,585.00 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 72.00 Revolving Funds Revolving Funds 4600 State Revenue 1,353.57 5700 Expenditures 57,724.28 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 869.44 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 75,814.00 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 160,099.32 Other Special Revenue Other Special Revenue 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 94,606.26 5700 Expenditures 54,011.39 4970 Transfers from Other Funds 96,073.00 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 90,000.00 Total Revenue and Total Expenditures and Other Financing Sources 1,215,735.76 Other Financing Uses 1,592,354.90 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Revenue and Other Financing Sources Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Water Water 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 0.00 5800 Capital Outlay 244,113.00 5960 Transfer To Other Funds 100,000.00 Total Revenue and Other Financing Sources 0.00 Total Expenditures and Revenue and Other Financing Sources Other Financing Uses 344,113.00 OES Construction 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 0.00 Expenditures and Other Financing Uses OES Construction Total Revenue and 5800 Capital Outlay 22,212.00 Other Financing Sources 0.00 Total Expenditures and Revenue and Other Financing Sources Other Financing Uses 22,212.00 Municipal Buildings 4800 Miscellaneous Revenue 0.00 Expenditures and Other Financing Uses 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 0.00 Municipal Buildings 5800 Capital Outlay 60,317.00 Total Revenue and Total Expenditures and Other Financing Sources 0.00 Other Financing Uses 60,317.00 40 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND CONT. Revenue and Other Financing Sources Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Capping Landfill Capping Landfill 4910 Bond Proceeds 255,000.00 5800 Capital Outlay 138,496.00 Total Revenue and Total Expenditures and Other Financing Sources 255,000.00 Other Financing Uses 138,496.00 Revenue and Other Financing Sources Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Other Other 4910 Bond Proceeds 2,641,000.00 5800 Capital Outlay 1,616,730.00 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 5900 Debt Service Total Revenue and Total Expenditures and Other Financing Sources 2,641,000.00 Other Financing Uses 1,616,730.00 TRUSTFUNDS Revenue and Other Financing Sources Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Non-Expendable Trusts Non-Expendable Trusts 4820 Earnings on Investments 43,191.91 5700 Expenditures 17,600.44 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 2,521.80 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 4,012.50 Expendable Trusts Expendable Trusts 5700 Expenditures 9,861.60 4820 Earnings on Investments 43,075.05 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 24,816.00 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 7,012.50 Total Revenue and Total Expenditures and Other Financing Sources 95,801.26 Other Financing Uses 56,290.54 41 APPROPRIATION ACTIVITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,2008 ORIGINAL REVISED BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDED JUNE 30.2008 CARRIED FWD CLOSED GENERAL FUND GENERAL GOVERNMENT SELECTMEN/TOWN ADMIN. SALARIES 276,875.00 284,932.00 279,888.68 5,043.32 0.00 5,043.32 EXPENSES 38,850.00 38,850.00 34,503.87 4,346.13 0.00 4,346.13 CONSULTANTS 5,000.00 5,000.00 2,734.64 2,265.36 0.00 2,265.36 LEGAL 90,000.00 90,000.00 90,762.31 -762.31 0.00 -762.31 HISTORIACAL MARKERS 0.00 2,373.00 0.00 2,373.00 0.00 2,373.00 ADA IMPROVEMENTS 0.00 4,326.47 0.00 4,326.47 0.00 4,326.47 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 0.00 6,044.56 0.00 6,044.56 0.00 6,044.56 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FY 06 0.00 1,671.29 0.00 1,671.29 0.00 1,671.29 ELECTED OFFICIALS FY 08 5,350.00 5,350.00 5,350.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 CHAMBER FUNDING FY 07 0.00 17,958.14 17,958.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 ORL MGRS CLASS/COMP STUDY 0.00 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 0.00 FY 08 CHAMBER/OIA VISIT MGT 24,750.00 24,750.00 11,714.35 13,035.65 13,035.65 0.00 PROF&TECH SERV LAND BK 0.00 1,178.09 0.00 1,178.09 0.00 1,178.09 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 0.00 5,151.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 440,825.00 532,868.37 442,911.99 89,956.38 58,319.47 31,636.91 TELEPHONE/COMM.SYSTEM EXPENSES 32,065.00 32,065.00 27,062.99 5,002.01 3,500.00 1,502.01 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 32,065.00 32,065.00 27,062.99 5,002.01 3,500.00 1,502.01 CABLE TV SALARIES 45,000.00 50,000.00 47,279.39 2,720.61 0.00 2,720.61 EXPENSES 16,000.00 26,000.00 7,398.51 18,601.49 0.00 18,601.49 CAPITAL OUTLAY 17,500.00 23,686.53 6,349.35 17,337.18 9,925.00 7,412.18 CABLE TV CHANNEL 0.00 1,465.81 0.00 1,465.81 4,200.00 -2,734.19 CABLE EQUIP 0.00 6,686.19 0.00 6,686.19 0.00 6,686.19 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 78,500.00 107,838.53 61,027.25 46,811.28 14,125.00 32,686.28 FINANCE COMMITTEE EXPENSES 950.00 950.00 423.43 526.57 0.00 526.57 RESERVE FUND 85,000.00 46,516.13 0.00 46,516.13 0.00 46,516.13 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 85,950.00 47,466.13 423.43 47,042.70 0.00 47,042.70 FINANCE/TOWN ACCOUNTANT SALARIES 188,691.00 196,512.00 196,401.18 110.82 0.00 110.82 EXPENSES 3,430.00 3,430.00 3,369.04 60.96 0.00 60.96 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 20,500.00 20,500.00 17,483.50 3,016.50 0.00 3,016.50 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 212,621.00 220,442.00 217,253.72 3,188.28 0.00 3,188.28 ASSESSING SALARIES 147,438.00 154,741.00 154,739.11 1.89 0.00 1.89 EXPENSES 76,019.00 79,871.00 76,686.02 3,184.98 2,000.00 1,184.98 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 223,457.00 234,612.00 231,425.13 3,186.87 2,000.00 1,186.87 TREASURER/COLLECTOR SALARIES 180,219.00 189,552.00 189,542.06 9.94 0.00 9.94 EXPENSES 30,596.00 30,596.00 28,786.31 1,809.69 0.00 1,809.69 TAX TAKINGS 4,900.00 4,900.00 507.00 4,393.00 0.00 4,393.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 215,715.00 225,048.00 218,835.37 6,212.63 0.00 6,212.63 42 ORIGINAL REVISED BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDED JUNE 30.2008 CARRIED FWD CLOSED MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM SALARIES 68,843.00 75,048.00 75,046.79 1.21 0.00 1.21 EXPENSES 70,507.00 71,201.99 70,078.57 1,123.42 0.00 1,123.42 CAPITAL OUTLAY 52,435.00 55,240.50 50,452.66 4,787.84 4,787.84 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 191,785.00 201,490.49 195,578.02 5,912.47 4,787.84 1,124.63 TOWN CLERK SALARIES 98,416.00 103,612.00 102,304.10 1,307.90 0.00 1,307.90 EXPENSES 16,175.00 16,175.00 16,062.55 112.45 0.00 112.45 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 114,591.00 119,787.00 118,366.65 1,420.35 0.00 1,420.35 CONSERVATION SALARIES 97,004.00 102,280.00 102,278.82 1.18 0.00 1.18 EXPENSES 7,150.00 7,150.00 4,704.97 2,445.03 0.00 2,445.03 SEA CALL LEAD PAINT 0.00 1,517.30 0.00 1,517.30 0.00 1,517.30 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 104,154.00 110,947.30 106,983.79 3,963.51 0.00 3,963.51 WATER QUALITY MARINE WATER QUALITY 0.00 2,646.88 2,390.70 256.18 256.18 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 0.00 2,646.88 2,390.70 256.18 256.18 0.00 PLANNING SALARIES 171,995.00 183,984.00 183,981.50 2.50 0.00 2.50 EXPENSES 7,500.00 7,500.00 3,926.95 3,573.05 500.00 3,073.05 TOWN WASTE WATER MAN 0.00 1,729.55 0.00 1,729.55 1,729.55 0.00 TOWN WASTE WATER MAN 0.00 123,293.46 112,472.46 10,821.00 10,821.00 0.00 TOWN WASTE WATER MAN 125,000.00 125,000.00 65,022.41 59,977.59 59,977.59 0.00 TOWN WASTE WATER MAN 150,000.00 150,000.00 79,073.22 70,926.78 70,926.78 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 454,495.00 591,507.01 444,476.54 147,030.47 143,954.92 3,075.55 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS SALARIES 7,004.00 7,100.30 7,100.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPENSES 2,600.00 3,200.00 3,103.70 96.30 0.00 96.30 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 9,604.00 10,300.30 10,204.00 96.30 0.00 96.30 TOWN OFFICE BUILDING SALARIES 46,526.00 49,265.00 43,083.93 6,181.07 0.00 6,181.07 EXPENSES 92,605.00 92,605.00 85,505.03 7,099.97 0.00 7,099.97 CAPITAL OUTLAY 12,500.00 98,117.50 12,500.00 85,617.50 0.00 85,617.50 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 151,631.00 239,987.50 141,088.96 98,898.54 0.00 98,898.54 TN. REPORTS/TN. MEETING EXPENSES 12,070.00 12,070.00 11,197.72 872.28 0.00 872.28 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 12,070.00 12,070.00 11,197.72 872.28 0.00 872.28 COMMUNITY CENTER EXPENSES 21,234.00 21,234.00 17,063.28 4,170.72 0.00 4,170.72 CAPITAL OUTLAY 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 2,000.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 21,234.00 23,234.00 17,063.28 6,170.72 0.00 6,170.72 GENERAL GOVT TOTAL 2,348,697.00 2,712,310.51 2,246,289.54 466,020.97 226,943.41 239,077.56 PROTECT PERSONS&PROPERTY POLICE/COMMUNICATIONS SALARIES 1,883,538.00 1,895,705.00 1,895,705.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPENSES 153,210.00 164,799.00 150,919.54 13,879.46 3,750.00 10,129.46 CAPITAL OUTLAY 70,000.00 70,000.00 69,666.00 334.00 0.00 334.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2,106,748.00 2,130,504.00 2,116,290.54 14,213.46 3,750.00 10,463.46 43 ORIGINAL REVISED BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDED JUNE 30.2008 CARRIED FWD CLOSED POLICE BUILDING SALARIES 16,440.00 17,601.00 13,568.30 4,032.70 0.00 4,032.70 EXPENSES 49,667.00 49,667.00 49,274.72 392.28 0.00 392.28 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 66,107.00 67,268.00 62,843.02 4,424.98 0.00 4,424.98 FUEL EXPENSES 155,789.00 155,789.00 153,980.65 1,808.35 0.00 1,808.35 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 155,789.00 155,789.00 153,980.65 1,808.35 0.00 1,808.35 FIRE/RESCUE SALARIES 1,765,710.00 1,781,301.00 1,780,640.78 660.22 0.00 660.22 EXPENSES 243,913.00 261,086.57 239,472.48 21,614.09 0.00 21,614.09 CAPITAL OUTLAY 185,000.00 185,000.00 166,584.98 18,415.02 0.00 18,415.02 AERIAL LADDER TRUCK 637,600.00 637,600.00 0.00 637,600.00 637,600.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2,832,223.00 2,864,987.57 2,186,698.24 678,289.33 637,600.00 40,689.33 FIRE BUILDING EXPENSES 50,354.00 50,354.00 44,676.97 5,677.03 0.00 5,677.03 CAPITAL OUTLAY 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 62,354.00 62,354.00 56,676.97 5,677.03 0.00 5,677.03 BUILDING SALARIES 144,328.00 150,026.00 144,425.68 5,600.32 0.00 5,600.32 EXPENSES 77,591.00 77,591.00 64,491.68 13,099.32 0.00 13,099.32 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 221,919.00 227,617.00 208,917.36 18,699.64 0.00 18,699.64 BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS SALARIES 187.00 187.00 96.30 90.70 0.00 90.70 EXPENSES 75.00 75.00 0.00 75.00 0.00 75.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 262.00 262.00 96.30 165.70 0.00 165.70 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 2,250.00 2,250.00 2,250.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPENSES 5,935.00 5,935.00 1,726.31 4,208.69 0.00 4,208.69 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 8,185.00 8,185.00 3,976.31 4,208.69 0.00 4,208.69 TREE SALARIES 63,286.00 67,781.00 60,026.09 7,754.91 0.00 7,754.91 EXPENSES 24,011.00 24,011.00 23,667.42 343.58 0.00 343.58 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 87,297.00 91,792.00 83,693.51 8,098.49 0.00 8,098.49 SHELLFISH/HARBORMASTER SALARIES 189,944.00 205,636.00 204,167.41 1,468.59 0.00 1,468.59 EXPENSES 35,643.00 35,643.00 38,749.64 -3,106.64 0.00 -3,106.64 CAPITAL OUTLAY 30,000.00 30,000.00 22,211.80 7,788.20 7,750.00 38.20 SHELLFISH PROJECT 18,000.00 59,757.76 32,074.85 27,682.91 0.00 27,682.91 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 273,587.00 331,036.76 297,203.70 33,833.06 7,750.00 26,083.06 PROTECT PERSONS&PROP. TOTAL 5,814,971.00 5,940,295.33 5,170,376.60 769,918.73 649,100.00 120,818.73 44 ORIGINAL REVISED BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDED JUNE 30.2008 CARRIED FWD CLOSED EDUCATION ORLEANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SALARIES 629,706.00 629,706.00 605,266.67 24,439.33 0.00 24,439.33 EXPENSES 2,912,132.00 3,013,077.06 2,958,952.17 54,124.89 46,366.97 7,757.92 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 0.00 5,866.24 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 3,541,838.00 3,654,451.21 3,564,218.84 90,232.37 52,168.88 38,063.49 NAUSET REGIONAL ASSESS. EXPENSES 3,313,527.00 3,313,527.00 3,305,568.00 7,959.00 0.00 7,959.00 CAPITAL OUTLAY 90,713.00 104,572.91 55,810.19 48,762.72 0.00 48,762.72 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 3,404,240.00 3,418,099.91 3,361,378.19 56,721.72 0.00 56,721.72 CAPE COD TECH.ASSESS. EXPENSES 239,674.00 239,674.00 239,674.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 239,674.00 239,674.00 239,674.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 EDUCATION TOTAL 7,185,752.00 7,312,225.12 7,165,271.03 146,954.09 52,168.88 94,785.21 PUBLIC WORKS HIGHWAY SALARIES 454,115.00 481,874.22 467,953.68 13,920.54 0.00 13,920.54 EXPENSES 150,523.00 150,523.00 147,921.28 2,601.72 0.00 2,601.72 CAPITAL OUTLAY 75,000.00 75,000.00 74,999.92 0.08 0.00 0.08 ENGINEERING 10,000.00 13,359.00 11,077.26 2,281.74 0.00 2,281.74 FY 06 MAINT FACILITY 0.00 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 MAINT COMPOST BLDG 0.00 4,400.00 861.00 3,539.00 3,539.00 0.00 LAYOUT LOTS HOLLOW RD 0.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 689,638.00 780,156.22 732,813.14 47,343.08 3,539.00 43,804.08 SNOW REMOVAL SALARIES 31,202.00 31,202.00 27,907.69 3,294.31 0.00 3,294.31 EXPENSES 57,079.00 57,079.00 56,400.44 678.56 0.00 678.56 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 88,281.00 88,281.00 84,308.13 3,972.87 0.00 3,972.87 STREET LIGHTS EXPENSES 28,700.00 28,900.00 26,173.41 2,726.59 0.00 2,726.59 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 28,700.00 28,900.00 26,173.41 2,726.59 0.00 2,726.59 TRANSFER STATION SALARIES 164,886.00 179,043.00 178,862.09 180.91 0.00 180.91 EXPENSES 254,940.00 254,940.00 240,121.92 14,818.08 0.00 14,818.08 CAPITAL OUTLAY 30,000.00 30,000.00 29,371.46 628.54 0.00 628.54 ENGINEERING 44,700.00 44,700.00 38,430.12 6,269.88 0.00 6,269.88 HAZARDOUS WASTE 19,130.00 19,130.00 18,270.21 859.79 0.00 859.79 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 18,124.76 6,875.24 6,875.24 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 513,656.00 557,813.00 523,180.56 34,632.44 11,875.24 22,757.20 PUBLIC WORKS TOTAL 1,320,275.00 1,455,150.22 1,366,475.24 88,674.98 15,414.24 73,260.74 HUMAN SERVICES HEALTH SALARIES 200,726.00 207,191.00 198,633.08 8,557.92 0.00 8,557.92 EXPENSES 57,127.00 59,327.00 45,163.26 14,163.74 0.00 14,163.74 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 257,853.00 266,518.00 243,796.34 22,721.66 0.00 22,721.66 45 ORIGINAL REVISED BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDED JUNE 30.2008 CARRIED FWD CLOSED COUNCIL ON AGING SALARIES 361,028.00 369,371.00 351,738.90 17,632.10 0.00 17,632.10 EXPENSES 99,031.00 99,031.00 97,697.10 1,333.90 0.00 1,333.90 CAPITAL OUTLAY 6,800.00 6,800.00 6,774.37 25.63 0.00 25.63 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 466,859.00 475,202.00 456,210.37 18,991.63 0.00 18,991.63 HUMAN SERVICES HUMAN SERVICES 71,791.00 73,564.50 67,814.50 5,750.00 0.00 5,750.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 71,791.00 73,564.50 67,814.50 5,750.00 0.00 5,750.00 VETERANS BENEFITS EXPENSES 18,624.00 18,624.00 18,623.60 0.40 0.00 0.40 VETS BENEFITS 16,000.00 17,000.00 15,332.29 1,667.71 0.00 1,667.71 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 34,624.00 35,624.00 33,955.89 1,668.11 0.00 1,668.11 HUMAN SERVICES TOTAL 831,127.00 850,908.50 801,777.10 49,131.40 0.00 49,131.40 CULTURE/RECREATION SNOW LIBRARY SALARIES 338,185.00 353,411.00 345,151.23 8,259.77 0.00 8,259.77 EXPENSES 125,008.00 125,008.00 124,993.07 14.93 0.00 14.93 CAPITAL OUTLAY 0.00 3,000.00 2,365.00 635.00 0.00 635.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 463,193.00 481,419.00 472,509.30 8,909.70 0.00 8,909.70 RECREATION SALARIES 107,716.00 114,268.00 114,267.33 0.67 0.00 0.67 EXPENSES 17,206.00 17,206.00 17,033.14 172.86 0.00 172.86 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 124,922.00 131,474.00 131,300.47 173.53 0.00 173.53 WINDMILL SALARIES 3,606.00 3,715.00 3,181.11 533.89 0.00 533.89 EXPENSES 3,560.00 7,460.00 7,175.27 284.73 0.00 284.73 CAPITAL OUTLAY 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 7,166.00 14,175.00 13,356.38 818.62 0.00 818.62 PARKS&BEACHES SALARIES 827,391.00 840,185.00 808,768.72 31,416.28 0.00 31,416.28 EXPENSES 218,578.00 215,753.00 214,355.96 1,397.04 1,395.00 2.04 CAPITAL OUTLAY 39,000.00 105,560.00 29,957.50 75,602.50 56,000.00 19,602.50 MUSIC SHELL STM 10-27 0.00 9,500.00 0.00 9,500.00 9,500.00 0.00 BANDS/CONCERTS OTHER 0.00 3,775.00 0.00 3,775.00 3,775.00 0.00 SNACK BAR FEAS STUDY 0.00 20,000.00 0.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 0.00 RESTORATION OF NAUSET 0.00 8,000.00 1,111.27 6,888.73 6,888.73 0.00 NAUSET BEACH DUNE RESTORATION 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 1,084,969.00 1,212,773.00 1,054,193.45 158,579.55 107,558.73 51,020.82 OLD KINGS HIGHWAY REG.DISTRICT SALARIES 1,169.00 1,169.00 1,060.60 108.40 0.00 108.40 EXPENSES 615.00 615.00 494.98 120.02 0.00 120.02 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 1,784.00 1,784.00 1,555.58 228.42 0.00 228.42 MEMORIAL&VETERANS DAY EXPENSES 2,493.00 2,493.00 2,152.68 340.32 0.00 340.32 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2,493.00 2,493.00 2,152.68 340.32 0.00 340.32 46 ORIGINAL REVISED BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDED JUNE 30.2008 CARRIED FWD CLOSED SPECIAL EVENTS&INFORMATION EXPENSES 8,000.00 9,000.00 7,499.45 1,500.55 0.00 1,500.55 JULY 4TH FIREWORKS 0.00 14,594.01 912.21 13,681.80 0.00 13,681.80 JULY 4TH FIREWORKS 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 JULY 4TH FIREWORKS 10,000.00 10,000.00 6,168.58 3,831.42 3,831.42 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 18,000.00 43,594.01 14,580.24 29,013.77 13,831.42 15,182.35 CULTURE/RECREATION TOTAL 1,702,527.00 1,887,712.01 1,689,648.10 198,063.91 121,390.15 76,673.76 DEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL NOTES&BONDS EXPENSES 1,404,000.00 1,404,000.00 1,404,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 1,404,000.00 1,404,000.00 1,404,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 INTEREST NOTES&BONDS EXPENSES 868,372.00 868,372.00 820,098.63 48,273.37 0.00 48,273.37 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 868,372.00 868,372.00 820,098.63 48,273.37 0.00 48,273.37 DEBT SERVICE TOTAL 2,272,372.00 2,272,372.00 2,224,098.63 48,273.37 0.00 48,273.37 STATE,COUNTY&DISTRICT CHARGES STATE ASSESSMENTS EXPENSES 163,100.00 155,936.00 160,892.00 -4,956.00 0.00 -4,956.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 163,100.00 155,936.00 160,892.00 -4,956.00 0.00 -4,956.00 COUNTY ASSESSMENTS SALARIES 949,497.00 949,497.00 945,413.00 4,084.00 0.00 4,084.00 EXPENSES 262,010.00 251,908.00 248,885.00 3,023.00 0.00 3,023.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 1,211,507.00 1,201,405.00 1,194,298.00 7,107.00 0.00 7,107.00 DISTRICT ASSESSMENTS EXPENSES 41,150.00 41,150.00 41,150.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 41,150.00 41,150.00 41,150.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 STATE, COUNTY&DISTRICT TOTAL 1,415,757.00 1,398,491.00 1,396,340.00 2,151.00 0.00 2,151.00 PROPERTY&LIABILITY INSURANCE INSURANCE&BONDS EXPENSES 373,476.00 380,476.00 348,152.26 32,323.74 0.00 32,323.74 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 373,476.00 380,476.00 348,152.26 32,323.74 0.00 32,323.74 PROPERTY&LIABILITY TOTAL 373,476.00 380,476.00 348,152.26 32,323.74 0.00 32,323.74 FRINGE BENEFITS UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION EXPENSES 10,034.00 10,034.00 5,420.48 4,613.52 0.00 4,613.52 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 10,034.00 10,034.00 5,420.48 4,613.52 0.00 4,613.52 HEALTH&MEDICARE INSURANCE EXPENSES 1,530,556.00 1,530,556.00 1,487,994.14 42,561.86 0.00 42,561.86 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 1,530,556.00 1,530,556.00 1,487,994.14 42,561.86 0.00 42,561.86 FRINGE BENEFIT TOTAL 1,540,590.00 1,540,590.00 1,493,414.62 47,175.38 0.00 47,175.38 47 ORIGINAL REVISED BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDED JUNE 30.2008 CARRIED FWD CLOSED OTHER CURRENT ARTICLES COLA TRANS ORL MGR 07&08 0.00 5,133.00 0.00 5,133.00 0.00 5,133.00 NON UNION COLA FY 08 48,470.00 8,263.00 0.00 8,263.00 0.00 8,263.00 UNPAID BILLS 0.00 5,384.69 5,384.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 UNPAID BILLS 0.00 6.00 5.63 0.37 0.00 0.37 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 48,470.00 18,786.69 5,390.32 13,396.37 0.00 13,396.37 OTHER TOTAL 48,470.00 18,786.69 5,390.32 13,396.37 0.00 13,396.37 GENERAL FUND TOTAL 24,854,014.00 25,769,317.38 23,907,233.44 1,862,083.94 1,065,016.68 797,067.26 CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS CHAPTER 90 ROAD IMPROVEMENT ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 291 B 0.00 184,814.00 184,814.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 291C 0.00 184,082.00 13,151.39 170,930.61 170,930.61 0.00 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 122 0.00 183,519.00 0.00 183,519.00 183,519.00 0.00 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 150 0.00 84,371.00 0.00 84,371.00 84,371.00 0.00 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 235 0.00 19,588.36 8,453.73 11,134.63 11,134.63 0.00 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 53C 0.00 3,638.80 3,638.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 246 0.00 35,148.40 27,071.68 8,076.72 8,076.72 0.00 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 246B 0.00 95,235.86 76,483.17 18,752.69 18,752.69 0.00 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 291 0.00 153,033.00 66,732.75 86,300.25 86,300.25 0.00 CH 90 TOTAL 0.00 943,430.42 380,345.52 563,084.90 563,084.90 0.00 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION EXPENSES 2,256,213.00 2,658,105.01 2,273,650.90 384,454.11 340,465.52 43,988.59 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION TOTAL 2,256,213.00 2,658,105.01 2,273,650.90 384,454.11 340,465.52 43,988.59 LANDFILL CAPPING REP COMPACT&TRAIL 0.00 255,000.00 131,199.00 123,801.00 123,801.00 0.00 CIP CAPPING LANDFILL 3007 0.00 32,210.82 7,297.69 24,913.13 24,913.13 0.00 LANDFILL CAPPING TOTAL 0.00 287,210.82 138,496.69 148,714.13 148,714.13 0.00 ORLEANS ELEMENTARY CONSTRUCTION OES CONSTRUCTION 0.00 53,517.79 22,212.75 31,305.04 31,305.04 0.00 LANDFILL CAPPING TOTAL 0.00 53,517.79 22,212.75 31,305.04 31,305.04 0.00 HARBOR BULKHEAD CIP REPLACE BULKHEAD 50,000.00 1,163,968.61 894,727.90 269,240.71 269,240.71 0.00 HARBOR BULKHEAD TOTAL 50,000.00 1,163,968.61 894,727.90 269,240.71 269,240.71 0.00 WATER IRON &MANGANESE 0.00 18,617.78 18,617.78 0.00 0.00 0.00 IRON &MANGANESE 0.00 225,495.69 225,495.69 0.00 0.00 0.00 WIND POWER GENERATOR 0.00 100,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 WATER TOTAL 0.00 344,113.47 244,113.47 100,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 TOWN OFFICE BUILDING TOB CONSTRUCTION 0.00 89,854.73 60,316.00 29,538.73 29,538.73 0.00 TOWN OFFICE BUILDING TOTAL 0.00 89,854.73 60,316.00 29,538.73 29,538.73 0.00 WTR QTY DRAIN IMP-CPF WTR QTY DRAIN IMP-CPF 0.00 239,369.02 164,496.45 74,872.57 74,872.57 0.00 WTR QTY DRAIN IMP-CPF TOTAL 0.00 239,369.02 164,496.45 74,872.57 74,872.57 0.00 48 ORIGINAL REVISED BALANCE BALANCE BALANCE DEPARTMENT BUDGET BUDGET EXPENDED JUNE 30.2008 CARRIED FWD CLOSED PAVEMENT MGT PROG-CPF PAVEMENT MGT PROG-CPF 0.00 442,864.38 216,732.23 226,132.15 226,132.15 0.00 PAVEMENT MGT PROG-CPF TOTAL 0.00 442,864.38 216,732.23 226,132.15 226,132.15 0.00 POLICE STATION RENOVATION-CPF POLICE STA RENOVATION-CPF 40,000.00 263,589.84 215,771.94 47,817.90 32,907.66 14,910.24 POLICE STATION RENOVATION-CPF TO 40,000.00 263,589.84 215,771.94 47,817.90 32,907.66 14,910.24 CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS TOTAL 2,346,213.00 6,486,024.09 4,610,863.85 1,875,160.24 1,716,261.41 158,898.83 WATER SPECIAL REVENUE FUND WATER DEPARTMENT SALARIES 445,808.00 476,851.78 476,851.78 0.00 0.00 0.00 EXPENSES 359,009.00 371,009.00 301,073.72 69,935.28 25,627.70 44,307.58 CAPITAL OUTLAY 92,000.00 92,000.00 73,761.22 18,238.78 17,720.00 518.78 OTHER ASSESSMENTS 3,070.00 3,070.00 3,069.03 0.97 0.00 0.97 WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS 0.00 91,967.91 86,714.92 5,252.99 5,252.99 0.00 ENGINEERING 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 FY 08 WATER SERV CONN 40,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 944,887.00 1,039,898.69 946,470.67 93,428.02 48,600.69 44,827.33 WATER SPECIAL REVENUE FUND TOTAL 944,887.00 1,039,898.69 946,470.67 93,428.02 48,600.69 44,827.33 GRAND TOTAL-ALL FUNDS 28,145,114.00 33,295,240.16 29,464,567.96 3,830,672.20 2,829,878.78 1,000,793.42 CIP=Capital Improvement Plan 49 TOWN OF ORLEANS COMBINED BALANCE SHEET-ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2008 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 5,274,209 4,225,742 302,004 1,967,108 11,769,063 Receivables: Property taxes 417,321 11,822 429,143 Less:Provision for abatements and exemption -202,808 -202,808 Tax liens and foreclosures 6,480 6,480 Deferred property taxes 77,128 77,128 Betterments and apportioned assessments 32,224 32,224 Motor vehicle excise 67,326 67,326 Vessel excise 3,265 3,265 Departmental 10,967 3,810 14,777 Water user charges and unbilled services 726,735 726,735 Due from other governments 1,206,742 1,206,742 Amounts to be provided for long-term obligations 26,259,618 26,259,618 Total Assets 5,653,887 6,207,074 302,004 1,967,108 26,259,618 40,389,691 Liabilities: Deposits held in custody -4,827 -4,827 Warrants payable 728,099 135,561 25,017 4,100 892,777 Accounts payable 10,186 10,186 Other liabilities 7,520 7,520 Deferred revenue 173,678 1,607,959 1,781,637 Payroll payable 209,476 209,476 Payroll withholding payable 172,950 172,950 Grant/bond anticipation notes payable 600,212 600,212 Bonds payable 25,203,000 25,203,000 Accrued compensated absences 1,056,618 1,056,618 Due to other governments -21 -21 Total Liabilities 1,301,909 1,743,500 625,229 -727 26,259,618 29,929,528 Fund Balances: Reserved for encumbrances and continuing appropriations 1,113,779 421,066 1,534,846 Reserved for expenditures 555,500 463,050 1,018,550 Reserved for specific purposes 116,012 380,966 496,978 Unreserved: Designated 3,198,493 -323,225 1,967,836 4,843,104 Undesignated 2,566,686 2,566,686 Total Fund Balances 4,351,978 4,463,574 -323,225 1,967,836 0 10,460,163 Total Liabilities&Fund Balances 5,653,887 6,207,074 302,004 1,967,108 26,259,618 40,389,691 50 TOWN OF ORLEANS, MASSACHUSETTS OUTSTANDING LONG TERM DEBT AS OF JUNE 30, 2008 Amount Fiscal Original Outstanding Date of Year of Principal Interest at June 30, Description Issue Maturitv Amount Rate 2007 General Debt: Land Acquisition 8/1/1998 2008 $ 350,000 4.5-5.1% $ 35,000 Refunded Debt** 10/1/1997 2009 $2,685,000 4.65-4.85% $ 195,000 Land Acquisition 8/15/1999 2010 $ 995,000 4.514% $ 195,000 Rock Harbor Bulkhead 8/15/1999 2010 $ 500,000 4.514% $ 55,000 COA Building 8/15/1999 2010 $ 1,350,000 4.514% $ 270,000 Land Acquisition 7/15/2001 2021 $ 1,675,000 4.573% $ 1,245,000 Land Acquisition 7/15/2001 2011 $ 575,000 4.573% $ 195,000 Land Acquisition 4/1/2002 2012 $ 398,500 3.969% $ 155,000 Land Acquisition 2/1/2003 2023 $ 1,238,500 2.0-4.4% $ 995,000 Water Treatment Plant* 2/1/2003 2023 $5,059,000 2.0-4.4% $ 3,780,000 Land Acquisition 2/15/2004 2024 $2,200,000 3.946% $ 1,865,000 Landfill Capping/Closure* 6/15/2005 2025 $4,250,000 3.973% $ 3,605,000 Land Acquisition 6/15/2005 2025 $ 210,000 3.973% $ 140,000 Water Pollution Abate 10/26/2005 2026 $ 100,000 0.000% $ 90,000 Land Acquisition 6/15/2006 2026 $ 1,800,000 4.317% $ 1,680,000 Landfill Capping/Closure* 6/15/2006 2026 $ 405,000 4.317% $ 360,000 Land Acquisition 6/15/2006 2014 $ 40,000 4.317% $ 30,000 Town Office Bldg 3/15/2007 2026 $6,914,000 3.888% $ 6,545,000 Water Quality Drainage 5/15/2008 2018 $ 400,000 3.092% $ 400,000 Pavement Management 5/15/2008 2018 $ 500,000 3.092% $ 500,000 Police Renovation 5/15/2008 2018 $ 666,000 3.092% $ 666,000 Fire Equipment 5/15/2008 2018 $ 637,000 3.092% $ 637,000 Transfer Station Equipment 5/15/2008 2018 $ 255,000 3.092% $ 255,000 Harbor Bulkhead#2 5/15/2008 2018 $ 950,000 3.092% $ 950,000 Land Acquisition 5/15/2008 2018 $ 125,000 3.092% $ 125,000 Land Acquisition 5/15/2008 2018 $ 235,000 3.092% $ 235,000 Total $ 25,203,000 Debt service to maturity consists of the following: Principal Interest Total For the year ending: June 30, 2009 $ 2,273,000 $ 1,020,290 $ 3,293,290 June 30, 2010 $ 1,980,000 $ 995,568 $ 2,975,568 June 30, 2011 $ 1,770,000 $ 910,117 $ 2,680,117 June 30, 2012 $ 1,710,000 $ 842,094 $ 2,552,094 June 30, 2013 $ 1,690,000 $ 777,705 $ 2,467,705 Thereafter $ 15,780,000 $4,653,504 $ 20,433,504 Total $ 25,203,000 $9,199,277 $ 34,402,277 *This debt is considered to be outside the Town's debt limit of 5% of equalized valuation. 51 TOWN CLERK 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 updated website makes it easier for the citizens to be aware of the upcoming committee, commissions and board meetings. Located "front and center" in the main entrance lobby, we are busier than ever greeting, assisting and directing the public. 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. 2008 was a particularly busy one for elections. The State moved the Presidential Primary up a month which had us all scrambling to get everything ready in time. The Annual and Special Town Meetings and Town Election were held in May. September brought the State Primary, followed in October by the Special Town Meeting and then on to the Presidential Election in November. I would like to extend a very big "thank you" to all the Election Workers and the Board of Registrars for their outstanding work in assisting me and our voters and helping the election process run so smoothly this year... a difficult task in such a busy and highly visible election year. A special thank you to my assistant, Kelly Darling for all her exceptional work and support this year. I hereby submit the following reports: 1. Town Meetings May 12, 2008 Annual May 12, 2008 Special within the Annual October 27, 2007 Special 2. Elections February 5, 2008 Presidential Primary May 20, 2008 Annual September 16, 2008 State Primary November 4, 2008 State/Presidential 3. Reports Dog Licenses Shellfish Permits Passports 4. Statistics: Birth, Marriage and Deaths recorded in 2008, 2007 & 2006 Respectfully submitted, Cynthia S. May, Town Clerk 52 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING "DOINGS" May 12, 2008 The Annual and Special Town Meetings were held on Monday and Tuesday, May 12 & 13, 2007 in the Nauset Regional Middle School Gym. The Annual Town Meeting was opened at 6:33 p.m. by Moderator Duane Landreth when a quorum of 269 voters was announced by the Town Clerk, Cynthia May. There were 568 voters in attendance over both days. Tellers sworn in were: Ann Hodgkinson, Wally Swidrak, Paul O'Connor and John Hodgkinson. ORLEANS CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Mr. John P. Hinckley, Jr. made the following presentation: 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 Mr. Hinckley 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 6:45 p.m. PROCEDURAL MOTION Mr. Hinckley 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. Hinckley moved that all Town Officials or department managers or their duly designated representative, required to attend Town Meeting pursuant to Section2-7-3 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. 53 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 Six and 00/100 Dollars ($6.00) be transferred from available funds to pay the following unpaid bills: Vendor Amount NSTAR $6.00 ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 2. TRANSFER ARTICLE To see if he 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 Eleven Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($11,000.00), or any other sum, from available funds to the Fire Department Overtime Salary Account. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #2 and that the sum of Eleven Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($11,000.00) be transferred from available funds to the Fire Department Overtime Salary Account. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary majority. ARTICLE 3. FUND NAUSET BEACH CONCERTS To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Three Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-five and 00/100 Dollars ($3,775.00) from the FY08 Parks & Beaches Expense Account for Eldredge Park Concerts to fund Nauset Beach Gazebo Concerts during the summer or 2008, or 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 Three Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-five and 00/100 Dollars ($3,775.00) be transferred from the FY08 Parks & Beaches Expense Account for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 54 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 this meeting. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. The Special Town Meeting was closed at 6:55 p.m. PROCEDURAL MOTION Mr. Hinckley moved that all Town Officials or department managers or their duly designated representative, required to attend Town Meeting pursuant to Section2-7-3 of the Charter, and Michael Gradone, Nauset Regional School District Superintendent, Hans Baumhauer, Nauset Regional School District Business Manager, Mary Corr, Orleans Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, and Greg Carell, Architect, The Carell Group, who are not residents of the Town of Orleans, be permitted to address the Special Town Meeting on matters affecting their office or department, or projects for which they performed services for the Town. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 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 all Town Committees, Commissions and Boards as published in the 2007 Annual Town Report and hear the report of the Planning Board on the Orleans Comprehensive Plan, and the report(s) of any other Town Committees reporting to the Town Meeting. Committee reports were submitted by: Seth Wilkinson, Planning Board Augusta McKusick, Wastewater Management Steering Committee Fred Turner, Finance Committee ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 55 ARTICLE 2. TOWN / SCHOOL BUDGET (FY09) 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, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009 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 FY09 budget as printed in the warrant and that the sum of twenty five million three hundred sixty two thousand four hundred sixty-seven and 00/100 Dollars ($25,362,467.00) be raised and appropriated, and the sum of seven hundred three thousand nine hundred ninety-six and 00/100 Dollars ($703,996.00) be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund, and the sum of five hundred twenty two thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($522,000.00) be transferred from the Ambulance Receipts for Reserve for Appropriation Account, and the sum of two hundred sixty thousand five hundred twenty-eight and 00/100 Dollars ($260,528.00) be transferred from the Water Surplus Fund, and the sum of eighty thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($80,000.00) be transferred from the Cable Fees Reserve for Appropriations Account, and the sum of fifty two thousand eight hundred sixteen and 00/100 Dollars ($52,816.00) be transferred from the Municipal Insurance Fund, and the sum of ninety thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($90,000.00) be transferred from the Water Ways Improvement Account, and the sum of five thousand and 00/100 ($5,000.00) be transferred from the Water Pollution Abatement Trust, and the sum of twenty one thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($21,000.00) be transferred from the Wetlands Protection Fund, and the sum of twelve thousand four hundred forty-seven and 00/100 Dollars ($12,447.00) be transferred from the Fund Balance Reserve for Premiums on Bond Issue, and the sum of twenty one thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($21,000.00) be transferred from the County Surplus Fund, for a total appropriation of Twenty-Seven Million One Hundred Thirty-One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four and 00/100 Dollars ($27,131,254.00); provided, however, that the sums of Two Hundred Three Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($203,500.00) of the total for departmental expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, Forty-Four Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($44,000.00) of the total for Orleans Elementary School operating expense for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, and Forty- Four Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($44,000.00) of the total for the Nauset Regional School District budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008, be considered contingent appropriations and are being approved contingent upon the passage of Proposition 2 '/2 general override ballot questions under the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 Section 21 C, paragraphs (g) and (m). 56 ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 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, Subsection 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 Meetina., 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. FUND COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT PROGRAM BUDGET (FY09) To see if the Town will vote to act on the report of the Community Preservation Committee on the Fiscal Year 2009 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 FY09, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #4 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of One Million Thirty Thousand Twenty-Four and 00/100 Dollars ($1,030,024.00) be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund for the purposes and in the amounts set forth in the article. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary majority. ARTICLE 5. 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), 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 57 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 Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($150,000.00) be raised and appropriated for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 6. FUND WATER QUALITY DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($200,000.00), or any other sum, for the purpose of funding the design and construction of improvements to the town's drainage infrastructure systems, 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 1/2) 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 #6 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($200,000.00) 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 Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($200,000.00), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, section 7 clauses (1) (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 21 C (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. ARTICLE 7. FUND 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 Four Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($400,000.00) 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 58 the Town votes to exempt from the limitations of total taxes imposed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59 § 21 C (Proposition 2 1/2) 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 be accept and adopt Article #7 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Four Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($400,000.00) 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 Four Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($400,000.00), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, section 7 clauses (1), (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 21 C (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 by the necessary 2/3 majority. ARTICLE 8. FUND NEW TOWN MAINTENANCE FACILITY FEASIBILITY STUDY To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Thirty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($35,000.00), or any other sum, for the purpose of funding a feasibility study for construction of a new Town Maintenance Facility, 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 #8 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Thirty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($35,000.00) be raised and appropriated for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, standing vote YES=437, NO=53, vote carries by the necessary 3/4 majority. 59 ARTICLE 9. FUND BEACH SNACK BAR A/E DESIGN To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($75,000.00), or any other sum, for the purpose of preparing design plans for replacement of the existing snack bar facilities at both Nauset Beach and Skaket Beach, 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 1/2) 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: To accept and adopt Article #9 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Seventy-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($75,000.00) 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 Seventy-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($75,000.00), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, section 7 clause (21), 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. MOTION: To lay Article # 9 on the table. ACTION: Voted, voice vote fails to achieve the necessary majority to lay article on the table. MOTION: To amend the main motion to exclude any reference to the Nauset Beach Snack Bar Facility and that sum to be appropriated be reduced from $75,000.00 to $12,000.00 and that these funds be transferred from Free Cash for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, voice vote fails to achieve the necessary majority. ACTION: On the main motion, voted, standing vote: YES=121, NO=328, vote fails to achieve the necessary 3/4 majority. 60 ARTICLE 10. FUND NEW POLICE STATION A/E DESIGN To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Seven Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($700,000.00), or any other sum, for the purpose of preparing design plans for the construction of a new Police Station on South Orleans Road, 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 1/2) 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: To accept and adopt Article #10 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Seven Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($700,000.00) 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 Seven Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($700,000.00), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, section 7 clause (21), 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. MOTION: To indefinitely postpone Article #10. MOTION: To move the question to indefinitely postpone. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary 4/5 majority to move the question to indefinitely postpone. ACTION: Voted, voice vote fails to achieve the necessary majority to indefinitely postpone. MOTION: To move the question relative to the main motion. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary 4/5 majority. ACTION: On the main motion, voted, standing vote: YES=357, NO=86, passes by the necessary 3/4 majority. 61 ARTICLE 11. FUND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW WELL #8 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($250,000.00), or any other sum, for the purpose of developing a new well #8, 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. (2/3 Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #11 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($250,000.00) 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 Two Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($250,000.00), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, section 8 clause (4), or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 12. 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) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #12 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 13. 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 62 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 #13 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 14. 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 #14 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 15. 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 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 63 Wildflower Lane. Said funds to be spent under the direction of the department manager and the Town Administrator. 5) 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. Or to take any other action relative thereto to. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #15 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 16. 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 be accept and adopt Article #16 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 17. APPROVE NON-UNION EMPLOYEE COLA (FY09) (PERSONNEL BYLAW PLANS A, B, D & E) To see if the Town will vote to adopt an amendment to the Personal Bylaw Compensation Plans A, B, D, and E for the period July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009, which amendment provides for a general cost of living wage increase for those employees who are covered by such Plans, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #17 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 18. FUND ELECTED OFFICIALS COMPENSATION (FY09) To see if the Town will vote to fix the salaries of elected officials for the twelve month period beginning July 1, 2008 as follows: 64 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 #18 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 19. 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-Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($26,250.00), 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 #19 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Twenty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($26,250.00), be raised and appropriated for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 20. FUND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES AGREEMENTS (FY09) To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Seventy-two Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($72,595.00), or any other sum, to fund the following human services organizations for the period July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. 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 6,260 capeAbilities 5,800 Community Connections 1,200 Consumer Assistance Council 210 Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands 2,500 65 Gosnold, Inc. 8,280 Independence House, Inc. 4,500 Interfaith Council for the Homeless 4,180 Legal Services 3,000 Lower Cape Outreach Council 6,200 Orleans After School Activities Program 14,200 Outer Cape Health Services 5,965 Sight Loss Services, Inc. 800 TOTAL $72,595 (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #20 as printed in the warrant, and that the sum of Seventy-two Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($72,595.00) be raised and appropriated for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 21. JUICE BAR FUNDING — BY PETITION To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds the sum of five thousand and 00/100 ($5000.00) dollars to finance operational costs relative to the operation of the Juice Bar for Orleans students from the Nauset Regional School District and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a contract and expend such funds for this purpose, or to take any other action relative thereto. The Juice Bar, a substance free alternative for teens of the Nauset region located in Orleans, is operated and managed by the Nauset Together We Can Prevention Council, Inc., a non-profit organization. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #21 as printed in the warrant and the sum of Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) be raised and appropriated for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary majority. PROCEDURAL MOTION John p. Hinckley, Jr., Board of Selectmen Chair, made a motion that the Annual Town Meeting be adjourned to tomorrow evening, May 13, 2008 at 6:30 p.m., at the Nauset Regional Middle School Gymnasium. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. The Annual Town Meeting was adjourned at 10:12 p.m. 66 Annual Town Meeting was re-opened on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 7:11 p.m. by Moderator Duane Landreth when Town Clerk, Cynthia S. May, declared a quorum of 269 voters was present. ARTICLE 22. AMEND THE ZONING BYLAWS SECTION 164-6, Zoning Map To see if the Town will vote to amend the Orleans Zoning Bylaws and the Orleans Zoning Map by changing the zoning designation set forth on the existing Zoning Map from Seashore Conservancy (SC) to Residence District (R), or from Residence District (R) to Seashore Conservancy (SC), in the area of East Orleans and the Atlantic Coast as shown on a map entitled "Exhibit A" dated 12/11/2007. A copy of the map is on file with the Town Clerk. The proposed changes will affect all or portions of each of the following parcels, as shown on said map (all references are to current Orleans Assessor's map and parcel information): MAP PARCEL ADDRESS CHANGE 30 23 24 ASPINET ROAD SC to R 30 55 19 SURF PATH SC to R 30 33 17 SURF BOAT LANE SC to R 30 34 16 PENDLETON DRIVE SC to R 30 56 17 SURF PATH SC to R 30 59 10 SURF PATH SC to R 30 65 227 BEACH ROAD SC to R 38 16-1 26 HUBLER LANE SC to R 22 84 7 INLET ROAD SC to R 30 13 0 ASPINET ROAD R to SC 30 15 40 ASPINET ROAD R to SC 30 21 ASPINET ROAD R to SC 30 22 32 ASPINET ROAD R to SC 30 57 15 SURF PATH R to SC And furthermore that the Zoning Bylaws §164-6.A. be amended to make reference to the proposed change of the Zoning Map, or to take any other action relative thereto. (2/3 vote required) 67 !r*.d.. J Exhibit A: Zoning Map Change f SIC vR A...................... ....., ...................Y`�w^ .. ....... µ J'DUI(?.' 'iW�4"h�l°y .. �yti h ..,.. W P (� � RUACJ, �aPdf '- ltl� Nk^f7FeV 14 ......... „yt')OK I _. w,. l ...^ .. !. �x r u�ns�nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ..,,, " � r ualrnm d �r d ✓/ SIC to Rn'ttr II II Proposed Seashore � `� � I <..°�<rq� �. A SC to . Conservancy e Scab ' District Old Seashore �� ar�i . � a •. �� r'�' ® Conservancy District ..' 12/11/20107 sc .� MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #23 as printed in the warrant and the Zoning Bylaw be so amended. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. PLANNING BOARD REPORT Article 22 proposes a change to the Zoning Map. The article amends the Orleans Zoning Map to be consistent with the boundary of the Cape Cod National Seashore. The Planning Board held a public hearing on January 8, 2008. Notice of the proposal was mailed to affected property owners. 40 residents were in attendance. There were no comments on the proposal. The board voted unanimously to forward this article to the Town Meeting and recommend its approval. 68 The Town's Seashore Conservancy (SC) District was created in 1963 to further the preservation of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Recently, the Town was provided a copy of the official boundary of the National Seashore and found that it does not match exactly with the Town's Zoning Map. The district allows conservation and recreation uses among others, and also allows single family homes with larger setback requirements. Under this article, the 5 parcels are proposed to be included in the SC District. They are owned by the federal government; 9 parcels are proposed to be removed from the SC District. They are either already developed or are undevelopable. This article will not make any parcels buildable or restrict building on any lots. The article simply creates a local zoning boundary that is consistent with the National Seashore boundary. We request your approval of Article 22. Respectfully submitted, John Fallender, Chairman Orleans Planning Board ARTICLE 23. AMEND THE ZONING BYLAWS SECTION 164-21, Schedule of Lot Yard and Bulk Requirements. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Orleans Zoning Bylaws 164-21.A NOTES #5 to insert the following new language and delete the language indicated with a ctriLothrri irh The building coverage in a Residential District shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the buildable upland. However, building coverage in a Residential District shall not exceed four thousand (4,000) square feet without the issuance of a Special Permit under the provisions of 164-44. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall also refer said proiects to the Architectural Review Committee for an advisory opinion under 164-33.1.E.4 and 164-33.1.E.5. In no event shall the board of appeals ho °"theriZed t„ grant a Special Permit which would result in building coverage which exceeds fifteen percent (15%) of the buildable upland. And furthermore to see if the Town will vote to amend the Orleans Zoning Bylaws section 164-33.1 C, Architectural Review, to include the following new language: The Architectural Review Committee shall also be authorized to issue findings under 164-33.1 E 4 and 164-33.1 E 5 on projects referred by the Orleans Zoning Board of Appeals under 164-21, Note 5. (2/3 vote required) 69 MOTION: To indefinitely postpone Article #23. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 24. AMEND THE ZONING BYLAWS SECTION 164-4 Definitions. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Orleans Zoning Bylaws 164-4 and add the following new language and delete the language indicated with a ctrikethrn„nh: APARTMENT - A structure, regardless of form of tenure, containing three (3) or more dwelling units, or a mixed-use structure containing three (3) or more dwelling units having a majority of floor area devoted to non-residential use [ATM 5/11/98 Article 30], except that up to the four (3 4) dwelling units may be contained in a commercial structure in the Village Center District without being considered an apartment (See §164-32 and 4164-19.1). [ATM 5/7/2001 Article 33] BUILDABLE UPLAND — That land which is contiguous and not in the Conservancy District and which is not swamp, pond, bog, dry bog, marsh or an area of exposed groundwater and which is not subject to flooding from storms and mean high tides or is not located in the FEMA flood zone 100-vear base flood elevation. (See § 164-23 and 4 164-20.) (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #24 as printed in the warrant and the Zoning Bylaw be so amended. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. PLANNING BOARD REPORT The Planning Board held a public hearing on January 8, 2008. 40 residents were in attendance. No public comments were made on the proposal. The board voted unanimously to forward this article to the Town Meeting and recommend its approval. The definition of "apartment" will be amended to reflect an approval by the 2007 Annual Town Meeting. You will recall that the voters approved a change in the Village Center District that allows up to 4 apartments in a commercial building with special conditions. This year's amendment corrects an oversight and proposes to change the definition to be consistent with what is allowed. The second change is to the definition of"buildable upland". 70 Currently, the Building Commissioner has interpreted that buildable upland may not include land that is in the flood zone. This interpretation is implied in the existing definition, but is made more clear in the proposed language. The Planning Board agrees that the interpretation is correct and wishes to affirm the definition in the bylaw, so that land within the 100-year flood zone is not considered buildable upland. Respectfully submitted, John Fallender, Chairman ARTICLE 25. TRANSFER WATER SERVICE CONNECTION To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($50,000.00), 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 #25 as printed in the warrant and the sum of Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) 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 26. ADOPT M.G.L. "JACKIE'S LAW" TRENCH SAFETY PROVISIONS To see if the Town will, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 82A, § 2, vote to authorize and designate the Selectmen to designate the Board or Officer to issue permits for the purpose of creating a "trench" as that term is defined by M.G.L .c. 82A, § 4 and 520 CMR 14.00, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #26 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 27. AMEND GENERAL BYLAW, CH. 88 — DRAINAGE AND EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL To see if the Town will vote to adopt Chapter 88, Drainage and Erosion Control as follows. Drainage and Erosion Control 1. Purpose The purpose of this Bylaw is to protect, maintain and enhance the public health, safety, environment and general welfare by establishing minimum requirements to control the adverse effects of stormwater runoff and erosion. Through proper 71 management of stormwater, sediment and erosion controls this bylaw safeguards the public health, safety, environment and general welfare of the public. This Bylaw serves to protect water and groundwater resources, promote groundwater recharge and prevent flooding. 2. Applicability The requirements of this bylaw shall apply to existing development, new development, and redevelopment projects to minimize adverse impacts of erosion and stormwater runoff offsite and downstream which would be borne by abutters, townspeople and the general public. The Board of Selectmen may delegate from time to time certain duties described in this Bylaw to designees who will act on its behalf for the purposes of enforcement. 3. Drainage Requirements a. Runoff All runoff from impervious surfaces of a lot shall be recharged on that lot. Runoff shall be diverted towards areas covered with vegetation for surface infiltration. b. Stormwater All stormwater drainage shall be contained on the development site and away from wetland resources. All stormwater shall be treated on-site unless there is a public benefit to connecting to another drainage system or allowing stormwater to flow off-site. Commercial development shall be required to handle calculated flows from a 25-year storm. c. Drains In no instance shall roof drains, subsurface drains, or overflows drains of any kind be directed to the public road layout. 4. Erosion and Sediment Control Requirements a. Erosion Erosion control provisions shall be designed and executed to prevent erosion or excessive uncontrolled surface water runoff from draining onto any public way, both during and after construction. No grading or clearing of land shall begin until all required erosion control measures are in place and fully constructed. Permanent erosion control measures including but not limited to re-vegetation, retention basins and siltation barriers may be required to ensure stormwater will not discharge onto the public way. b. Sediment Control The Town may require measures to reduce tracking of sediment from construction vehicles onto the public way. The contractor is required to clean up any sediment inadvertently discharged, through tracking or other means, into the public way or drainage systems. In no case shall sediment be allowed to discharge onto a public way or into public drainage infrastructure. 72 5. Fines and Penalties Any person violating this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more than two- hundred dollars ($200.) for each offense, and may have his permit revoked. Each day that such offence continues shall constitute a separate offence. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #27 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 28. ADOPT PLEASANT BAY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE To see if the Town will vote to adopt the 2008 Pleasant Bay Resource Management Plan Update developed in accordance with the Pleasant Bay Resource Management Plan adopted by the Town in 1998 and updated in 2003, and the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Towns of Chatham, Harwich and Brewster, originally authorized by the Town in 1998 and re-authorized in 2003; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a successor Intermunicipal Agreement, as amended by the Board of Selectmen, with one or more of the aforementioned towns for the purpose of continuing the Pleasant Bay Resource Management Alliance to implement the plan and plan updates. A copy of the plan is on file with the Town Clerk. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #28 as printed in the warrant ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 29. AMEND FEE SCHEDULE —WATER RATES To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to the Orleans Code §94-8 A., to authorize the Board of Selectmen to raise the water rates by increasing the flat rate from $44.10 per six month billing period to $74.10 per six month billing period. All usage charges would remain unchanged. Current Rate Schedule Flat rate $ 44.10 0 to 15,000 gallons $ 1.57 per thousand gallons 157001 to 30,000 $ 3.88 per thousand gallons 307001 to 50,000 $ 4.98 per thousand gallons Over 507000 $ 6.03 per thousand gallons Per six month billing period New Rate Schedule Basic Service $ 74.10 0 to 15,000 gallons $ 1.57 per thousand gallons 157001 to 30,000 $ 3.88 per thousand gallons 73 30,001 to 50,000 $ 4.98 per thousand gallons Over 50,000 $ 6.03 per thousand gallons Per six month billing period (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #29 as printed in the warrant ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 30. AMEND BOARD OF SELECTMEN FEES — DOCKAGE FEES To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to the Orleans Code §94-8 A., to authorize the Board of Selectmen to increase the fees for boat slips in Rock Harbor as outlined, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) Dockaae Current Proposed Resident back in $40/ft $52/ft Non-resident back in $54/ft $70/ft Resident Commercial/Private Pier $10/ft $13/ft Non-resident Commercial/Private Pier $12/ft $15/ft (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #30 and that the proposed Resident back-in fee increase be reduced from Fifty-Two Dollars per foot ($52/ft) to Forty-Six Dollars per foot ($46/ft) , and that the proposed Non-resident back-in fee increase be reduced from Seventy Dollars per foot ($70/ft) to Sixty-Two Dollars per foot ($62/ft), and further, that there be no increase in the current fees charged for Resident Commercial/Private Pier and Non-resident Commercial Private Pier dockage. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 31. AMEND BOARD OF SELECTMEN FEES - MOORING PERMITS To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to the Orleans Code §94-8 A., to authorize the Board of Selectmen to increase the fees for mooring permits as outlined, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) Moorina Permits Current Proposed Non-Commercial - Individual $52 $75 Marina $78 $200 (Simple Majority Vote Required) 74 MOTION: I move that this article be accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant, with the following changes: that the Non-Commercial — Individual fee be increased to Sixty-Four Dollars ($64) in Fiscal Year 2009, and to Seventy- Five Dollars ($75) in Fiscal Year 2010; and that the Marina fee be increased to One Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars ($139) in Fiscal Year 2009, and to Two Hundred Dollars ($200) in Fiscal Year 2010. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by necessary majority. ARTICLE 32. AMEND BOARD OF SELECTMEN FEES - SHELLFISH PERMITS To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to the Orleans Code §94-8 A., to authorize the Board of Selectmen to adopt an amended fee schedule for non-resident shellfish permits as outlined, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) Shellfish Permits Current Proposed Establish single non-resident fee $30 Mass. $70 $50 out of state (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #32 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 33. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 2 TOWN MEETING, CLAUSE 2-1-3, QUORUM To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter- 2-1-3 - change "five percent" to 'one hundred and fifty (150)" as follows (deleted text is shown as °+rmkp e,it and new text is shown as bold underline): 2-1-3 The quorum necessary for the conduct of Town Meeting business shall be #Ve p one-hundred and fifty (150) of the current registered voters of the Town. (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #33 as printed in the warrant. The amendment shall take effect on May 20, 2009. 75 MOTION to AMEND: To amend the main motion under Article #33 by changing the number "one hundred and fifty (150)" to read "two hundred (200)" so that Clause 2-1-3, entitled QUORUM, shall read: 2-1-3 The quorum necessary for the conduct of Town Meeting business shall be two-hundred (200) of the current registered voters of the Town. ACTION: Amendment to the main motion voted, voice vote carries by the necessary majority. ACTION: Main motion as amended voted, voice vote carries by the necessary 2/3 majority. ARTICLE 34. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 2 TOWN MEETING, CLAUSE 2-7-5, SPEAKING ON AN AMENDMENT To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter- 2-7-5 — add the words "or amendments thereto" as follows (new text is shown as bold underline): 2-7-5 No person shall speak twice on the same question until all those wishing to speak thereon have done so, nor shall any person speak for more than five minutes at one time, except by permission of the Town Meeting, provided, however, that the restrictions shall apply neither to those persons required to be in attendance under provisions of 2- 7-3, nor to those persons making the original motion or amendments thereto under the article. A motion to terminate debate requires a second, is not debatable and shall require a 4/5 majority to prevail. (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #34 as printed in the warrant. The amendment shall take effect on May 20, 2009. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 35. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 3 BOARD OF SELECTMEN, CLAUSE 3-11, TERM LIMITS To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter- 3-1-1 — add a sentence as follows (new text is shown as bold underline): 76 3-1-1 - A Board of Selectmen of five members, hereinafter in this chapter to be known as "the Board," shall be elected at-large for three-year overlapping terms. A member can serve for a maximum of three consecutive terms, and then will be eligible to serve again after not serving for one vear. (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #35 as printed in the warrant, and, if necessary, authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the Great and General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for enactment of special legislation authorizing the adoption of this Charter amendment. The amendment shall take effect on July 1, 2009. ACTION: Voted, standing vote YES = 160, NO = 100. Vote fails to attain necessary 2/3 majority. ARTICLE 36. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 3 BOARD OF SELECTMEN, CLAUSE 3-1-3, SCHEDULED MEETINGS To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter- 3-1-3 - delete the sentence "The Board shall normally hold one regularly scheduled meeting each week, in the evening and shall provide an opportunity for citizens to speak." and insert in place thereof the following sentence- 3-1-3 — "The Board of Selectmen shall normally hold at least one regularly scheduled evening meeting a month, and as otherwise needed to conduct Town business, and shall provide an opportunity for citizens to speak." (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 36 as printed in the warrant. The amendment shall take effect on May 20, 2009. MOTION to AMEND: To amend Article #36, section 3-1-3 by deleting "one" and substituting "two" meetings so that section 3-1-3 will read: "The Board shall normally hold two regularly scheduled evening meetings a month, and as otherwise needed to conduct Town business, and shall provide an opportunity for citizens to speak". ACTION: Voted, voice vote to amend fails to attain necessary majority. ACTION: Voted, voice vote on the main motion carries by the necessary 2/3 majority. 77 ARTICLE 37. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 3 BOARD OF SELECTMEN, CLAUSE 3-1-4 HONORARIA To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter- 3-1-4 - change "one" to "two" and add sentence for Chairperson's additional honorarium, as follows (deleted text is shown as str0kQ Put and new text is shown as bold underline): 3-1-4 Members of the Board shall each receive an annual honorarium not to exceed eee two thousand dollars, and shall receive actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties of office, as provided by general law and vote of the Town. The Chairperson shall receive an additional amount not to exceed five hundred dollars annually as provided by vote of the Town. (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 37 as printed in the warrant. The amendment shall take effect on May 20, 2009. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary 2/3 majority. ARTICLE 38. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 3 BOARD OF SELECTMEN, CLAUSE 3-3-4, EMERGENCY PLAN To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter: Add the following new clause 3-3-4: 3-3-4 The Board shall develop and annually update the Town's Emeraencv Plan, and publish appropriate emeraencv response auidance to its citizens. (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #38 as printed in the warrant. The amendment shall take effect on May 20, 2009. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 39. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 3 BOARD OF SELECTMEN, CLAUSE 3-5-3, INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENTS To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter- 3-5-3 - change "$10,000" to "$50,000" and "two" to "three" as follows (deleted text is shown as it and new text is shown as bold underline): 78 3-5-3 Any contract or formal agreement establishing such cooperation, which requires an appropriation of Town funds in excess of $19,999 $50.000 a+4d� or entails a commitment by the Town in excess of twe three years, shall require the approval of the Town Meeting." (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 39 as printed in the warrant. The amendment shall take effect on May 20, 2009. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 40. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 3 BOARD OF SELECTMEN, ADD NEW CLAUSE 3-8-4, GENERAL BY-LAW REVIEW, AND DELETE CLAUSE 6-9-1 BY-LAW REVIEW COMMITTEE To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter: Add a new clause 3-8-4: 3-8-4 The Board shall review. based on Board oolicv. the General Bvlaws of the Town and propose anv revisions to Town Meeting. And Delete clause 6-9-1 which currently reads: "Every five years, commencing with the year 2001, the Board of Selectmen shall appoint a General By-laws Review Committee of five members. The Board of Selectmen shall charge it to review the General Bylaws and to make a report concerning any proposed revisions deemed necessary." And re-title and re-number clause 6-9 and 6-9-2, as follows: Section 9 Charter Review Committee 6-9-1 Every seven years, commencing with the year 1999, the Board of Selectmen shall appoint a Charter Review Committee of seven members. The Board of Selectmen shall charge the Committee to review the provisions of the Charter and report any amendments deemed advisable." (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #40 as printed in the warrant. The amendment shall take effect on May 20, 2009. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 79 ARTICLE 41. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 3 BOARD OF SELECTMEN, CLAUSES 3-9-1 AND 3-9-2 TITLES AND APPOINTMENTS To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter (deleted text is shown as it and new text is shown as bold underline): 3-9-1 — correct Town Accountant title and add Community Preservation Committee and the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, as follows- 3-9-1 The Board shall have the power to appoint (a) a Town Administrator as provided in Chapter 4; (b) a Town Counsel; (c) a Town Accountant/Director of Municipal Finance; (d) a Police Chief; (e) a Fire Chief; (f) three members of a Board of Registrars of Voters for overlapping three-year terms; (g) Election Officers; (h) five members and three associate members of a Zoning Board of Appeals for overlapping three-year terms; (i) few three members and two associate members of a Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners for overlapping terms; (i) three members of a Communitv Preservation Committee. 3-9-2 - change "an arts" to "a Cultural" as follows- 3-9-2 The Board shall also appoint the following hems multi-member bodies, as provided in Chapter Six: (a) a Board of Assessors; (b) a Planning Board; (c) a Conservation Commission; (d) a Council on Aging; (e) a Historical Commission; and (f) aR aFts a Cultural Council." (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #44 as printed in the warrant. The amendment shall take effect on May 20, 2009. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 42. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 4 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, CLAUSE 4-4-1 APPOINTMENTS To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter- 4-4 1 - add the words "who need not be a resident" after "Town Clerk;" add "and Sewer" after "Water"; delete the last sentence and replace it with "The Town Administrator may also appoint other positions, subject to the availability of funds." as follows (deleted text is shown as °+r0kz A,it and new text is shown as bold underline): 4-4-1 Subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Administrator shall appoint and, on the basis of merit and fitness alone, and except as otherwise is 80 provided by general law, Charter, or personnel By-laws, may suspend or remove: a Town Clerk who need not be a Town resident; a Town Collector- Treasurer; a Surveyor of Highways; a full-time professional Assessor who shall not be a member of the Board of Assessors; and a Water and Sewer Superintendent. A. T'„.,n E=nniReeF and T/l\A/n DlaRReF may _Al6_o -hPy7rOTted by the TewR r GLbjont�tn the availability­e The Town Administrator may also appoint other positions. subiect to the availabilitv of funds And further, if necessary, to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the Great and General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for enactment of special legislation, or take any other action relative thereto. (Charter Review Committee) (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #42 as printed in the warrant, and, if necessary, authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the Great and General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for enactment of special legislation authorizing the adoption of this Charter amendment. The amendment shall take effect on May 20, 2009. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 43. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 5 ELECTED TOWN BOARDS AND OFFICERS, CLAUSES 5-1-1 AND 5-7-3 AND NEW SECTIONS 5-9, 5-10 AND 5-11 To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter- 5-1-1 — add other elected officials as follows (new text is bold underline): 5-1-1 The officers and multi-member bodies to be elected by vote of the Town shall be: a Moderator; Nauset Regional School Committee member(s); a Board of Selectmen as provided in Chapter Three; a Housing Authority; a Board of Health; a Board of Library Trustees; an Orleans School Committee; an Old Kinas Hiahwav Historic District Committee: Town Constables: and a Representative to the Barnstable Countv Assembly of Deleaates. 5-7-3 - add "of Health" and "and Sewer" as follows (new text is bold underline): 5-7-3 The Board of Health shall appoint one member of the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, as provided in Clause 6-8-2. Add the following new clauses: 81 §9. Old Kings Hiahwav Historic District Committee 5-9-1 The Committee shall consist of five unpaid members within the Town of Orleans, where at least three shall be residents of the District. At least one member on the Committee shall be an architect, who need not be a resident of the District. In the event no architect is available for service on the Committee, a building contractor with not less than five years' experience in the building trades may be appointed a member of the Committee in lieu of the architect. 5-9-2 The members of the Committee shall be elected according to the rules established in the Old Kings Highway Historic District Act of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Chapter 470 of the Acts of 1973, and as subsequently amended and recorded.) 5-9-3 The operating procedures of the Committee shall be as established in the Old Kings Highway District Act as noted in 5-9-2. §10. Town Constables 5-10-1 There shall be two Town Constables. Constables shall be elected to terms of three years. 5-10-2 Duties include maintaining order at Town Meetings and elections; security for ballot boxes; posting Warrants at Town Post Offices. §11. Representative to the Barnstable County Assemblv of Delegates 5-11-1 A representative to the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates shall be elected to a term of three years." Or take any action relative thereto (Charter Review Committee) (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #43 as printed in the warrant. The amendment shall take effect on May 20, 2009. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 44. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 6 APPOINTED MULTI- MEMBER BODIES, NEW CLAUSE 6-1-11 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, DELETE PORTION OF 6-3-1, NEW SECTION 6-10 AND RENUMBERED 6-11 To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter: 82 Add a new clause 6-1-11 and delete the second sentence of 6-3-1 as no longer needed: (deleted text is shown as strut and new text is shown as bold underline): 6-1-11 When a multi-member body of the Town has associate members, the Chairperson, at the Chairperson's discretion, may designate any such associate member to sit in case of absence; inability to act; or in the event of a vacancy on the multi-member body until said vacancy is filled. 6-3-1 delete the second sentence which currently reads as follows: "I'° 19 m°mh°r t3 sit in --ac-49 ^of-abG°moo; in3bili+y49-aGt:,-3r in the evelp+ ^f a until ;aid yaGaRG•, is filled n Add the following new clauses, 6-10 and 6-11: §10. Historical Commission 6-10-1 A Historical Commission of seven members shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen for three-year overlapping terms. §11. Community Preservation Committee 6-11-1 A Community Preservation Committee of nine members serving three-year overlapping terms shall be appointed as follows: three members by the Board of Selectmen; one member by the Park Commissioners; one member by the Planning Board; one member by the Conservation Commissions one member by the Historical Commission; one member by the Housing Authority; and one member by the Open Space Committee. (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #44 as printed in the warrant. The amendment shall take effect on May 20, 2009. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 45. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 6 APPOINTED MULTI-MEMBER BODIES, BOARD OF WATER AND SEWER COMMISSIONERS To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter: Delete clause 8 in its entirety, which currently reads as follows: " 3mmissi9ReFs 6-8 1 Th s of Ghaptor 4 1 S2 of tlhl�� of 103 ah-nil he mndified by thic rG �7 '`^^tt'.'i GT-r'TVVr- '-Vr—rr v J� SeGtOGR GGRGernin^ tt°rc; d-°lin°at°r! her E °^tiVe li lly 1 2991 m h f }�,, �,I 31I m3 ti Sin. �ff� , ���t#�c�,�em�e�s-oT t-.h P-�� v°rc�rd- vf-vCteGtM°rAcn--X 0 i�c°caaPte hh p V Vate r (`n m m i c c i7vrre s the i�t°rc�- A d vi�vTY �Fd sh3ll b9446301tablioh°d and its five (5) members shall besw3rn in 3s m°mh�vf tFFl v�rcra-vTV Vator GemmiccmAporc ;;nd nnntinue to s r`rve as such until 9xpiratiGR of � 83 neried of time equal +n +heir remaiRiRg +arm 3z 3 memu°cr A-f t-.tV �cvc°rc°Y FY BeaTa pFieF( 3- its d+sss ablicMm3nt. TheFeaft3r app^Pint entste the Bey^�4'atef rQ3mmicriinn,nrc droll he made in annnrdanne with Gla lce 641-2 6-82 Th° RnAriJ of CeleGtMeR shall appe-ilpt fe �r mern-b�s of � Rn-ard of Water r-rvurrrrGTT r-vr �vc�ra-vrvvaccr G3mmissie„e s fpur t#r°° ovEr lapping-43rms. The Rnnr1 of u33I±h shall 3ppa+nt GRe member of th3t b3c,rd- fe-F the same 6-8 3 The Rnnrd of Water r3mmMOGi9RSr-_ :,hall ^et-PGIOGY ansoving the adequate nrrvaaGtOGR and highs quality of rentable watt9p The Read shall be SpeRSi�hle f�nr ;;11 f11n +i OR Gh er n 1 9 of Q An+s 3 n t fnr fnlln,e,inn fi 1nntinns -r s�,e�sr}s�+,ted-;T-onapf�,,,-I--r,-�-�r-t#���3f 195.., e�c�ep�r-t�,��.,�,, �„� vP�t tt P- BA—AR-1 Gf SeteGtM°fR fnr Whinh �y shall Gon-,Ult eft;rote-B-G Ord ef. % atQ.F G3mmissie„eF6iscAablicM WateF Fates;seRtraGt with a muni^i^ y; n61ire r.r tales ,mater rese r-Gec rights_nf_way nr easemen t's.; IJJ 1° bends to defray de„elepmen+ And s+s In rlisnhnrniRg its duties and resn s +'es the Bean! of \A/ate; Gemmiccinn ors , Jh3ll 3o^ to +tkhtlhe Tew�dmini;tr3tn_r and--reee+v�t°^ham 6-8 " TI e4- 9afd .srh3ll de„elep aRR eperatiRg and Gapitel PrnieG#onz, 3nd Capital Imp ant Plan pr9jeatie;e f9r tk P- `.Nat°e Gammissi94493p3rfinent, and mare TeGGMMendat+BflS to the-TA-IMP A.dmini;tr3tor in 3^^nr,+,n,.e ,�,i+h (`h�r�+erS2 of this G by h ancr And insert in place thereof the following new clause 8, as follows: §8. Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners 6-8-1 The provisions of Chapter 418 of the Acts of 1953 shall be modified by this Section concerning all matters delineated herein. Effective July 1, 2009 or after oassaae of a Comprehensive Wastewater Manaaement Plan by Town Meetina, whichever shall occur later, the Board of Water Commissioners will be disestablished and a new Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners shall be established. Appointments to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners shall be made in accordance with clause 6-8-2. 6-8-2 The Board of Selectmen shall appoint three members and two associate members to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners for three-year overlapping terms. The Board of Health and the Planning Board shall each appoint one member to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners for three-year overlapping terms. 6-8-3 The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners shall be responsible for all functions cited in Chapter 418 of the Acts of 1953, except for the following functions vested in the Board of Selectmen for which the Board of Selectmen shall consult with and receive recommendations from the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners: establish water rates, contract with a municipality; acquire or take water resources, rights-of-way or easements; issue bonds to defray development and construction costs. In discharging its duties and responsibilities, the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners shall coordinate with the Town Administrator and receive technical 84 support from the Water/Sewer Superintendent(s). The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners shall set policy ensuring: 1) the adequate production and the high quality of potable water; 2) development of a sewer works system consistent with the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan and oversight of that system when operational. The Board of Selectmen shall establish sewer rates and shall consult with and receive recommendations from the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners with respect to sewer rates. 6-8-4 The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners shall develop annual operating and capital budget projections and Capital Improvements Plan projections for the Water and Sewer Department, and make recommendations to the Town Administrator and Board of Selectmen in accordance with Chapter 8 of this Charter. (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #45 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 46. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 7 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION, ELECTIONS AND RECALL, ADD NEW SECTION 1 TITLE AND CLAUSE 7-1-1 AND RE-NUMBER THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES 7-1-2, 7-1-3, 7-1-4; CLAUSES 7-8-2 AND 7-8-3 To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter: Section 1 - delete current title and replace it with "Citizen Awareness and Participation" (deleted text is shown as strike e,it and new text is shown as bold underline), so that it will read as follows- §1. The i6 fly MeetiRg Citizen Awareness and Participation Move the second portion of 7-1-1 to a new 7-1-2, and add a new phrase in 7-1-1 to replace it, and re-number 7-1-1 and 7-1-2 as 7-1-3 and 7-1-4, so that Section 1 will read as follows in its entirety: 7-1-1 To promote a maximum level of active, interested and diverse citizen and voter representation and participation in Town affairs, the C2eerr! of SereGtmEn .^haq annually, in the menth of li phi 0 -J3II 3 publi- ma-meeting in 3 publin plaGe The FneetRg c nr.11 h � cd in 3t le-acct t AVe issi sec; of - ne�eispaper of len-al nirni d;;tiers Town officials shall make every effort to encourage citizen interaction and information on current Town issues through the regular use of public service announcements and appropriate local media. 85 7-1-2 The Board of Selectmen shall annually, in the month of July, call a public meeting in a public place. The meeting shall be advertised in at least two issues of a newspaper of local circulation. 7-1-3 The purpose of the meeting shall be to provide non-resident taxpayers, voters and other interested persons an opportunity to discuss problems, policies, and progress. 7-1-4 The Board of Selectmen, the Town Administrator, and Chairpersons of multi- member bodies shall be available to make appropriate presentations and to answer questions. 7-8-2 - add the phrase "Once the names that appear on the affidavit are certified by the Board of Registrars of Voters," and delete "printed forms which the Town Clerk shall keep available" so that the clause shall read: (deleted text is shown as strike A ;t and new text is shown as bold underline): 7-8-2 One hundred registered voters of the Town may file with the Town Clerk an affidavit containing the name of the officer sought to be recalled and a statement of the grounds for recall. Once the names that appear on the affidavit are certified by the Board of Registrars of Voters, the Town Clerk shall thereupon deliver to the voter first named on such affidavit a sufficient number of copies of petition blanks demanding such recall. —pFiR�d�,-ferms i.°V" �t#e —GWR Clerk cMa l k9ep available. The blanks shall be issued by the Town Clerk with the Town Clerk's signature and official seal attached thereto. They shall be dated and addressed to the Board of Selectmen, and shall contain the name of the person to whom they are issued, the number of petitions so issued, the name of the person whose recall is sought, the grounds for recall as stated in the affidavit, and shall demand the election of a successor to such office. 7-8-3 - delete "A copy of the petition shall be entered in the Town Meeting records" and add "A copy of the petition shall be maintained in the recall election records." as follows: (deleted text is shown as °itrm cz e,it and new text is shown as bold underline) 7-8-3 " GGPY Gf °titian shall be elite ed-i.P t#P, T^,°,^ Meeting r -r-Ards The recall petition shall bear the signatures and residential addresses of at least fifteen percent of the registered voters. The recall petition shall be returned to the Town Clerk within 20 working days after the Town Clerk issues an opinion. The petitions containing the signatures requesting a recall election need not all be submitted at the same time. A copy of the petition shall be maintained in the recall election records. (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #46 as printed in the warrant. The amendment shall take effect on May 20, 2009. 86 ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 47. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 8 FINANCIAL PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES, NEW 8-1-6 FINANCE COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES; OTHER PROCEDURAL AMENDMENTS To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter (deleted text is shown as °+r0kz e,it and new text is shown as bold underline). Add a new clause 8-1-6 as follows- 8-1-6 It is the responsibility of the Finance Committee to independently examine and analyze the Town's financial affairs, including proposed budgets, the Capital Improvements Plan, and all other proposals which would have a financial impact; and to inform the citizens of the Town of its findings and recommendations. Revise the following clauses as follows (deleted text is shown as stroke Put and new text is shown as bold underline): 8-2-5 The Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee shall conduct a joint public hearing, chaired by the Board of Selectmen, on or before September 20 of each year to solicit public priorities in upcoming fiscal years. 8-2-8 On or before January 15 of each year, the Town Administrator shall submit to the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee a comprehensive budget for all Town functions for the ensuing fiscal year and an accompanying budget message. 8-3-1 The Board of Selectmen shall within thirty days of the submission of the budget by the Town Administrator act thereon and submit t#e any budget revisions to the Finance Committee at that time. The Board of Selectmen shall also transmit the budget request of the School Committee, with recommendations, to the Finance Committee. 8-5-1 The Town Administrator shall prepare a five-year Capital Improvements Plan, which shall be designed to deal with unmet long-range needs, and to implement the goals and objectives of the Orleans Comprehensive Plan. The Capital Improvements Plan shall be developed based on established Board of Selectmen policv reaardina the tvpes of proiects to be included. 8-5-4 The Capital Improvements Plan shall be submitted to the Board of Selectmen on or before nee January. 15 of each year. The Board shall act thereon within thirty days and shall then submit anv Plan revisions to the Finance Committee, which shall issue its recommendation as part of the annual Finance Committee Report. 8-6-1 The Board of Selectmen shall publish, in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the Town, the general summary of the Capital Improvements Plan and a 87 notice stating: (a) the times and places where copies of the Capital Improvements Plan are available for inspection; and (b) the date, time, and place, not less than seven days following such publication, when the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee shall conduct a public hearing, chaired by the Finance Committee, on said Plan. The joint hearing shall be held no later than March 1 of each year. (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #47 as printed in the warrant. The amendment shall take effect on May 20, 2009. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 48. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 8 FINANCIAL PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter (deleted text is shown as °+r U°-^o it and new text is shown as bold underline). 8-5-2 - change the word "included" to "excluded" and "inclusion" to "exclusion" and "Said plan" to The Capital Improvements Plan" as follows- 8-5-2 Said-plan The Capital Improvements Plan shall include all Town activities and departments. Proposed capital expenditures for the regional school and other regional entities shall be mpr_',-dpd excluded in said Plan provided that such "'^'gin exclusion shall be consistent with the regional or inter-municipal agreement establishing such entities. 8-5-3 - change "Said plan" to "The Capital Improvements Plan"; delete "following the proposed capital budget"; add the last sentence, as follows- 8-5-3 Said-plan The Capital Improvements Plan shall include: (a) a clear summary of its contents; (b) a list of all capital improvements proposed to be undertaken during the next five fiscal years ;GRg-t#e PFGPaGe4__c3pi+al bu , together with supporting data; (c) cost estimates, methods of financing, and recommended time schedules; and (d) the estimated annual cost of operating and maintaining the facilities or equipment to be constructed or acquired. The above information may be revised and shall be extended each year with regard to capital improvements pending or in the process of construction or acquisition. Anv entry in said Plan previously approved at Town Meetina that is moved out more than one vear shall be specifically noted and adiusted to reflect chanaina economic conditions. 8-7-1 - delete "and budget"; change "three-fourth" to "three-fourths"; and add the last sentence, as follows: 88 8-7-1 The Town Meeting shall act on the Capital Improvements Plan aad budget provided that any article for capital improvements not in compliance with clause 8-5-1 shall require a three-fourths majority vote of the Town Meeting. An article for capital improvements shall be considered in compliance with clause 8-5- 1 if it appeared in the Capital Improvements Plan in the prior vear and does not exceed the Capital Improvements Plan estimated cost by more than ten percent." (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #48 as printed in the warrant. The amendment shall take effect on May 20, 2009. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 49. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 9 PLANNING AND THE ENVIRONMENT NEW CLAUSE 9-1-5; MODIFY CLAUSES 9-1-4, 9-2-1 AND 9-2-5 To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter: In 9-1-2, 9-1-3 and 9-1-4, insert the word "Planning" before the word "Board" and in 9- 1-4 add the words "Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners" as follows (new text is shown as bold underline): 9-1-2 The Planninq, Board shall exercise such powers and duties as are prescribed by general law, this Charter, and By-law. 9-1-3 The Planninq Board may make recommendations to the Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen, and the Town Administrator on all matters concerning the physical, economic, and environmental development of the Town. 9-1-4 The Planning Board shall cooperate closely with the Conservation Commission, and the Board of Health, and the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners. 2. Add new clause 9-1-5 as follows- 9-1-5 The Planning Board shall appoint one member of the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, as provided in 6-8-2. 9-2-1 - delete the phrase "Within the limits of available resources," as follows (deleted text is shown as stesat): 89 9-2-1 Within tlis limits ^f ,„°i'°h'° The Planning Board shall be responsible for the development and periodic updating of the Orleans Comprehensive Plan. 9-2-5 - delete the first sentence as follows (deleted text is shown as strike vai): 9-2-5 By the first day of August e Gh ys3r the Planning--Beard ;hall isc443 G Gtatus FepeFt 3f Pl3n 3at+ens-aee3mplishad in full 3r in p3rF GI61FiRg the PFeGe,yin^ fi°^^' „ems By the fifteenth day of November, the Planning Board shall recommend implementation actions from the Plan as part of the development of the annual Operating and Capital Budgets and a six year schedule of Plan implementations as part of the Capital Improvements Plan updating process. The Planning Board shall present a report to the Annual Town Meeting specifying those Plan actions being fulfilled during the current fiscal year and the scheduled actions approved by the Board of Selectmen for full or partial completion during the ensuing fiscal year. (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #49 as printed in the warrant. The amendment shall take effect on May 20, 2009. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 50. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER CHAPTER 10 CHARTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFINITIONS To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter- 10-4-1(c) - delete the definition of Town Agency and insert in place thereof the following definition- 10-4-1 (c) Appropriate local media. The phrase "appropriate local media" shall mean the Town's website, public access television, any additional posters, signs, and electronic or other available media." 10-4-1(h) - delete this definition which reads- (h) Heihis. The m.^°^i p3un 3nd--preR3uns : sad in this s1 sr shall b tnalsqR te m ��t�h� m�s^i lir ° �riJ f��ir (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #50 as printed in the warrant. The amendment shall take effect on May 20, 2009. 90 ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 51. AMEND HOME RULE CHARTER FOR CAPITALIZATION, MULTI- MEMBER BODIES, GENDER, CLARIFICATION, AND CONSISTENCY To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter:" Part (A) makes various gender changes. Example: clause 1-3-5 line 2, add "or her' 1-3-5 Any person serving in the employment of the Town shall retain such position and shall continue to perform his or her duties... Consequently, the other clauses changed as above- 1-3-5 line 5; 4-6-1 line 3; 4-7-1 line 3 and 6; 4-9-2 line 5; 4-9-6 last line; 4-9-7 line2 Clause 3-9-3 line 3: delete "his" and add "Town Administrator's" before the word "office". Clause 3-11-1 line 1: delete "of his" Clause 7-7-1 line 2: delete both instances of"his" and add "said" Clause 7-8-6 line 2: delete "to succeed himself' and add "for said office" Part (B) amends various provisions to use the terms "multi-member body" or "multi- member bodies" for consistent reference to boards, committees and commissions. Example: Clause 2-3-2 The Town Meeting may, through the Board of Selectmen or a duly constituted special committee, investigate the affairs of any Town department, hce �, ^tea-multi-member body, office or function. Example: Clause 3-9-3 The hems multi-member bodies enumerated in clause 3-9-2 shall be responsible...... Consequently, the other clauses changed as above: Page 3-Table of Contents; 3-6-2; 3-9-2; 3-10 Section title; 3-10-1 lines 2 & 4; 3-12-2; 4-4-2; 5-1-3 lines 2 & 4; 5-2-1; 7-1-3; 7-6-1; 7-7-1; 8-2-7; 8-2-10 Part (C) capitalizes all proper nouns throughout the Charter. Titles include: Town, Charter, Open Town Meeting, Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator, Constitution, By-laws, Committee, Moderator, Warrant, Annual Town Meeting, Special Town Meeting, Town Clerk, Town Counsel, Town Accountant, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Board of Registrars of Voters, Election Officers, Historical Commission, Council on Aging, Board of Assessors, Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, Building Inspector, School Committee, Town Collector/Treasurer, Surveyor of 91 Highways, Assessor, Water and Sewer Superintendent, Town Engineer, Housing Authority, Board of Health, Board of Library Trustees, Finance Committee. Capital Improvements Plan, Annual Town Report, Open Meeting Law, Chairperson Part (D) changes or adds words for clarification. Under the Table of Contents on page 3, Chapter 10, add "AND" So that the Table of Contents Chapter 10 title shall now read in its entirety: "CHAPTER 10 CHARTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE" Under Chapter 4 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, clause 4-3-2(c), add "Board of So that 4-3-2(c) shall now read in its entirety: Administer during the fiscal year the annual operating budget and capital outlay appropriations as voted by the Town to assure all such funds are expended or committed in accordance with General Laws, Charter, Bylaws, and the Town Meeting votes relating thereto. The Town Administrator, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee, shall have the authority under extraordinary circumstances to transfer funds within the budget as long as the total budget is not increased. Under Chapter 5 ELECTED TOWN BOARDS AND OFFICERS, clause 5-7-2, add "of Health" So that 5-7-2 shall now read in its entirety- 5-7-2 The Board of Health shall cooperate closely with the Conservation Commission and the Planning Board. Under Chapter 6 APPOINTED MULTI-MEMBER BODIES, clause 6-3-1, add "Zoning" and "of Appeals" So that 6-3-1 shall now read in its entirety- 6-3-1 A Zoning Board of Appeals of five members and three associate members shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen for three-year overlapping terms. Regarding associate members, the Chairperson, at the Chairperson's discretion, may designate any such associate member to sit in case of absence; inability to act; or in the event of a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals until said vacancy is filled. Under Chapter 6 APPOINTED MULTI-MEMBER BODIES, clause 6-4-2, add "Conservation" So that 6-4-2 shall now read in its entirety- 6-4-2 The Conservation Commission shall cooperate closely with the Planning Board and the Board of Health. 92 Under Chapter 9 PLANNING AND THE ENVIRONMENT, Section 9-2, change title so that the title for Section 9-2 shall now read in its entirety: Section 2 OffiGial Tewp °';;^ Orleans Comprehensive Plan Under Chapter 9 PLANNING AND THE ENVIRONMENT, clause 9-2-3, add "Planning" So that 9-2-3 shall now read in its entirety- 9-2-3 The Planning Board shall present such proposed, updated Plan at a public hearing and may revise it following such hearing. Such portions of the Plan as are considered ready shall be presented to the Town Meeting for adoption. The revisions may be amended on the floor of Town Meeting. (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article # 51 as printed in the warrant. The amendment shall take effect on May 20, 2009. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 52. AUTHORIZE LAND LEASE FOR ROUTE 6A HOUSING PROJECT To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease, on such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen deem appropriate, the land located at 257 Route 6A and shown on the Town of Orleans Assessor's Map 46 as Parcel 52 for the purpose of developing affordable housing, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #52 as printed in the warrant and the Board of Selectmen be authorized to lease the land located at 257 Route 6A and shown on the Town of Orleans Assessor's Map 46 as Parcel 52 for the purpose of developing affordable housing on such terms as they deem appropriate. ACTION: Voted, standing vote YES = 62, NO = 141, motion fails. ARTICLE 53. DISCONTINUE AND ABANDON A PORTION OF NICKERSON ROAD AS A TOWN WAY To see if the Town will vote to discontinue and abandon a portion of Nickerson Road as a Town way, as more particularly set forth in a report filed with the Town Clerk, and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the discontinuance and abandonment or to take any other action relative thereto. (2/3 Vote Required) 93 LOCUS u MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #53 as printed in the warrant. ----- MOTION: To move the question. ACTION: Voted, voice vote to move the question carries by the NICK 4.RSCYmV necessary 4/5 majority. . "AD . ....""""" ACTION: Voted, standing vote Y YES = 99, NO = 114, main motion s �Ar 1ptap sadtobeabAn,donedl fails to attain the necessary l majority. FIN�Ay ROAD l ARTICLE 54. ACQUIRE LAND OWNED BY SPARROW FAMILY, 353 SOUTH ORLEANS ROAD (ROUTE 28) ORLEANS, MA 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 general municipal purposes, conservation, open space and passive recreation purposes, all or a portion of the land located at 353 South Orleans Road (Route 28), Orleans, MA consisting of approximately 6.55 acres, shown on the Orleans Assessor's Map 68 as Parcel 8-1; and to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, or transfer from Community Preservation Act 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, provided that a portion of such land shall be under the control of the Board of Selectmen for general municipal purposes, and a portion of such land shall be under the control and management of the Conservation Commission, and, further, to authorize the Board of 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. (Open Space Committee) (2/3 Vote Required) 94 M. Town Land Watershed Town Land: Watershed NAMED .................... oiiiii L—' pppp Town Land. Town Land: Conservation Watershed 353 South Orleans Road 6.55 Acres Town Land. Conservation MOTION: To indefinitely postpone Article #54. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 55. FUND SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM ON ROOF OF COUNCIL ON AGING BUILDING — BY PETITION To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $56.000.00 for the installation of a Massachusetts technology Collaborative supported solar energy system on the Orleans Senior Center and to fund such article, raise, or transfer from available funds, or authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen to borrow $56,000.00 under Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws. (By Petition) (Simple Majority Vote Required) 95 MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #55 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Fifty-six Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($56,000.00) 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-six Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($56,000.00), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7 Clause 3B or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore. MOTION: To move the question. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary 4/5 majority. ACTION: Voted, voice vote on the main motion fails to attain the necessary majority. ARTICLE 56. PROHIBIT INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES IN BAKERS POND — BY PETITION To see if the Town will vote to amend the Orleans Town Bylaws, Chapter 159, section 7, sub-section A, paragraph 3 to read as follows: "No one shall operate or permit to be operated any internal combustion engine on Pilgrim Lake, Crystal Lake or Bakers Pond in the Town of Orleans except for the express purpose of aiding and rescue or other emergency situations or for scientific purposes." (By Petition) (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #56 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by the necessary majority. ARTICLE 57. DISCLOSE EXPIRATION DATE OF PRIOR CONTRACT PERIOD — BY PETITION To see if the Town will vote to amend all articles appearing on the Town Warrant for Town Meeting attention, relating to any open collective bargaining agreement, to clearly include the expiration date of the prior contract period so that citizens will know exactly for how long a period the proposed collective bargaining agreement has remained outstanding, and without resolution. (By Petition) (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #57 as printed in the warrant. 96 ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 58. WITHDRAW UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE CHARGE — BY PETITION To see if the Town will vote to direct the Board of Selectmen/woman to withdraw an Unfair Labor Practice Charge placed on November 21, 2006, against the United Steel Workers Local 13507 (consisting of all permanent, full-time and part-time employees, in the Highway, Water, Tree, Disposal & Park Departments) for coming to Town Meeting on October 23, 2006 to inform the citizens of Orleans of their hardship regarding an open collective bargaining agreement, expired in 2001, and that, since expiration, had not been renewed. (Although the contract issues have since been resolved, still outstanding is the matter of the Unfair Labor Practice Charge placed against Local 13507 by our Board of Selectmen/woman. This Article seeks to eliminate a protracted and expensive legal process; restore peace to a chilled labor relations climate made unnecessarily hostile and adversarial, and bring closure.) (By Petition) (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept Article #58 as printed in the warrant. MOTION: To move the question. ACTION: Voted, voice vote to move the question carries by the necessary 4/5majority. ACTION: Voted, voice vote on the main motion fails to attain a majority. ARTICLE 59. 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. (Board of Selectmen) (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #59 and that the sum of Five Hundred Fifty- five Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($555,500.00) be transferred from available funds for this purpose for FY09. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 60. CLOSING ARTICLE And to act on any other business that may legally come before the meeting (Simple Majority Vote Required) 97 MOTION: To adjourn Town Meeting. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. The Annual Town Meeting was adjourned at 10:57 p.m. 98 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING "DOINGS" October 27, 2007 The Special Town Meeting was held on Monday, October 27, 2008 in the Nauset Regional Middle School Gym. The Special Town Meeting was opened at 6:51 p.m. when a quorum of 279 voters was announced by Town Clerk, Cynthia S. May. There was a total of 302 voters in attendance. Tellers sworn in were Wally Swidrak, Joan Reed, John Hodgkinson and Cathy Southworth. PROCEDURAL MOTION David Dunford 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 David Dunford 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 and Michael Giggey of Wright Pierce, Brian Dudley of Mass DEP, Greg Carrell of Carrell Group, Peter Deeks of Citizens Advisory Committee and Paul Cass, 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 Three Thousand Fifty-six and 72/100 Dollars ($3,056.72) be transferred from available funds to pay the following unpaid bills: Vendor Amount Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy $2,137.42 Bristol Harbor Inn $51.48 NSTAR $521.27 Nextel $210.00 Unifirst $136.55 Total $3,056.72 99 ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 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 2009 and to vote to reduce the total amount appropriated for various line items within the Fiscal Year 2009 budget as follows: 1) transfer Fifteen Thousand and 00/1 00 Dollars ($15,000.00), or any other sum, from the Insurance and Bonds Expense Account to the Fuel Expense Account; 2) transfer Two Thousand One Hundred Forty and 00/1 00 Dollars ($2,140.00), or any other sum, from the Interest on Notes & Bonds Expense Account to the Principal on Notes & Bonds Expense Account; 3) reduce the amount voted for Insurance and Bonds Expense by Thirty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($30,000.00) from Four Hundred Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty Seven and 00/100 Dollars ($404,167.00) to Three Hundred Seventy Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty Seven and 00/100 Dollars ($374,167.00); 4) reduce the amount voted for Interest on Notes & Bonds Expense by Forty Two Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty and 00/100 Dollars ($42,860.00) from One Million One Hundred Thousand One Hundred Thirty Six and 00/100 Dollars ($1,100,136.00) to One Million Fifty Seven Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Six and 00/100 Dollars ($1,057,276.00); (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: I move this article be accepted and adopted and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to transfer from various line items within current appropriations, and to vote to reduce the total amount appropriated for various line items within the Fiscal Year 2009 budget as follows: 1) transfer Fifteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($15,000.00), or any other sum, from the Insurance and Bonds Expense Account to the Fuel Expense Account; 2) transfer Two Thousand One Hundred Forty and 00/100 Dollars ($2,140.00), or any other sum, from the Interest on Notes & Bonds Expense Account to the Principal on Notes & Bonds Expense Account; 3) reduce the amount voted for Insurance and Bonds Expense by Thirty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($30,000.00) from Four Hundred Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty Seven and 00/100 Dollars ($404,167.00) to Three Hundred Seventy Four Thousand One Hundred Sixty Seven and 00/100 Dollars ($374,167.00); 4) reduce the amount voted for Interest on Notes & Bonds Expense by Forty Two Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty and 00/100 Dollars ($42,860.00) from One Million One Hundred Thousand One Hundred Thirty Six and 00/100 Dollars ($1,100,136.00) to One Million Fifty Seven Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Six and 00/100 Dollars ($170577276.00) ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 100 ARTICLE 3. FUND ORLEANS PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION LOCAL 2675 I.A.F.F. CONTRACT (FY08) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds the sum of Forty Thousand One Hundred and 00/1 00 Dollars ($40,100.00), or any other sum, to be added to the FY08 Salaries Account in 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) MOTION: I move this article be accepted and adopted and the sum of Forty Thousand One Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($40,100.00) be transferred from available funds to the FY08 Salaries Account in the Fire Department budget for employees covered under the collective bargaining agreement. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 4. AMEND ORLEANS HOME RULE CHARTER TO CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND CLARIFY WORDING To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter: Amend the action taken under Article 43 of the Warrant for the 2008 Annual Town Meeting as follows (deleted text is shown as strikethrouah and new text is shown in bold underline): §9. Old Kinas Hiahwav Historic District Committee In clause 5-9-2, insert the following at the end of the sentence: "provided, however, that the architect or building contractor shall be appointed annually by the Board of Selectmen." so that clause 5-9-2 will read as follows- 5-9-2 The members of the Committee shall be elected according to the rules established in the Old Kings Highway Historic District Act of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Chapter 470 of the Acts of 1973, and as subsequently amended and recorded), provided, however, that the architect or building contractor shall be appointed annually by the Board of Selectmen. Amend the action taken under Article 44 of the Warrant for the 2008 Annual Town Meeting as follows (deleted text is shown as strikethrouah and new text is shown in bold underline): In clause 6-1 1-1, after the word "Conservation" delete the word "Commissions" and insert in place thereof the word "Commission;" so that clause 6-11-1 will read as follows: 101 §11. Community Preservation Committee 6-1 1-1 A Community Preservation Committee of nine members serving three-year overlapping terms shall be appointed as follows: three members by the Board of Selectmen; one member by the Park Commissioners; one member by the Planning Board; one member by the Conservation Commissions Commission; one member by the Historical Commission; one member by the Housing Authority; and one member by the Open Space Committee. Amend the action taken Article 45 of the Warrant for the 2008 Annual Town Meeting as follows (deleted text is shown as strikethrough and new text is shown in bold underline): §8. Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners In clause 6-8-1, in the second sentence, delete the word "disestablished" and insert in place thereof the word: "terminated" so that clause 6-8-1 will read as follows- 6-8-1 The provisions of Chapter 418 of the Acts of 1953 shall be modified by this Section concerning all matters delineated herein. Effective July 1, 2009 or after passage of a Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan by Town Meeting, whichever shall occur later, the Board of Water Commissioners will be disestablished terminated and a new Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners shall be established. Appointments to the Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners shall be made in accordance with clause 6-8-2. Amend the action taken under Article 46 of the Warrant for the 2008 Annual Town Meeting as follows (deleted text is shown as strikethrough and new text is shown in bold underline): In clause 7-1-1, add the following sentence: "Provided, however, that nothing stated herein shall relieve the Town from the meeting notification requirements of state law." 7-1-1 To promote a maximum level of active, interested and diverse citizen and voter representation and participation in Town affairs, Town officials shall make every effort to encourage citizen interaction and information on current Town issues through the regular use of public service announcements and appropriated local media. Provided, however, that nothina stated herein shall relieve the Town from the meetina notification requirements of state law. In clause 7-8-3, in the second sentence, delete the words "an opinion" and insert in place thereof the words: "the petition."; and revise the last sentence to read: "A copy of the petition shall be maintained with the records of the subject recall election." so that clause 7-8-3 will read as follows- 7-8-3 The recall petition shall bear the signatures and residential addresses of at least fifteen percent of the registered voters. The recall petition shall be returned to the 102 Town Clerk within 20 working days after the Town Clerk issues an opinion the petition. The petitions containing the signatures requesting a recall election need not all be submitted at the same time. A copy of the petition shall be maintained in the recall election records. with the records of the subiect recall election. Amend the action taken under Article 50 of the Warrant for the 2008 Annual Town Meeting as follows (deleted text is shown as strikethrouah and new text is shown in bold underline): In 10-4-1(c) add the following sentence to the definition of "appropriate local media": "Provided, however, that nothing stated herein shall relieve the Town from the meeting notification requirements of state law." so that clause 1 0-4-1 (c) shall read as follows- 1 0-4-1 (c) Appropriate local media. The phrase "appropriate local media" shall mean the Town's website, public access television, any additional posters, signs, and electronic or other available media. Provided. however. that nothing, stated herein shall relieve the Town from the meeting notification requirements of state law. The Amendment will take effect if adopted by a majority of the voters at the May 2009 municipal election. (2/3 vote required) MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #4 as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. Moderator Duane Landreth announced that Christopher Minor has agreed to serve as Moderator for Article #5. ARTICLE 5. ACQUIRE LAND OWNED BY SPARROW FAMILY 353 SOUTH ORLEANS ROAD (ROUTE 28) ORLEANS, MA 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 general municipal purposes, conservation, open space and passive recreation purposes, the land located at 353 South Orleans Road (Route 28), Orleans, MA consisting of approximately 5.22 acres, and being a portion of Parcel 8-1 on the Orleans Assessor's Map 68 as Parcel 8-1; and further shown as lots 1A, 1 B, 1 C, 1 D and Proposed Way on a sketch plan entitled "Sketch Plan of Land situated in Orleans, MA prepared for Alan McClennen Chairman of the Open Space Committee" dated October 24, 2006, a copy of which is on file with the Town Clerk's office; and to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, or transfer from Community Preservation Act funds, or borrow a sum of money for such acquisition, provided, however, that no funds, shall be borrowed hereunder 103 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 1/2 so-called, if required; and, provided that a portion of such land shall be under the control of the Board of Selectmen for general municipal purposes, and a portion of such land shall be under the control and management of the Conservation Commission, and, further, to authorize the Board of 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 1 32A, §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: I move that this article be accepted and adopted and that the sum of Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($600,000.00) be appropriated for the purpose of purchasing for conservation, open space and passive recreation purposes, the land located at 353 South Orleans Road (Route 28), Orleans, MA consisting of approximately 4.97acres, being a portion of Parcel 8-1 on the Orleans Assessor's Map 68 as Parcel 8-1; and further shown as lots 1A, 1B7 1C7 1D and Proposed Way on a sketch plan entitled "Sketch Plan of Land situated in Orleans, MA prepared for Alan McClennen Chairman of the Open Space Committee" dated October 8, 2008, a copy of which is on file with the Town Clerk's office; and to raise such appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow the sum of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7 (3), or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, 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 this vote; and further that the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) be transferred from the Community Preservation Fund; and further that the sum of Four Hundred Thirty Eight Dollars ($438.00) be transferred from the Toop Gift Account; and further that the sum of Twenty Four Thousand Five Hundred sixty Two Dollars ($24,562.00) 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 unanimously. 104 ARTICLE 6. FUND NEW POLICE STATION A/E DESIGN To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Four Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($425,000.00), or any other sum, for the purpose of preparing design plans for the construction of a new Police Station on South Orleans Road, 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 1/2) 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: To accept and adopt Article #6 as printed in the warrant and that the sum of Four Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($425,000.00) be appropriated for this purpose and for costs incidental and related thereto, to raise such appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow the sum of Four Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($425,000.00), pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause (21), or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, 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 Laws 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 = 5307 NO = 241, motion fails to carry by necessary 3/4 majority. ARTICLE 7. AUTHORIZE LEASE FOR ROUTE 6A HOUSING PROJECT To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease, on such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen deem appropriate, the land located at 257 Route 6A and shown on the Town of Orleans Assessor's Map 46 as Parcel 52 for the purpose of developing affordable housing, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To indefinitely postpone Article #7. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 105 ARTICLE 8. AMEND MAY 2008 ATM VOTE ON CPA FUNDING FOR ROUTE 6A HOUSING PROJECT To see if the Town will vote to amend the action taken under Article 4 of the May 12, 2008 Annual Town Meeting as it relates to recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee for CPA funding for the Route 6A housing project, by approving the recommended funding contained in Article 4 or any such other sum as the CPC recommends, for a project which will provide for four to eight new affordable housing units, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To indefinitely postpone Article #8. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 9. DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN RECOMMENDATION To see if the Town will vote to approve the Draft Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan dated October, 2008, a copy of which is on file with the Town Clerk, as a draft plan to guide the Town in the development of wastewater management options, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: Mark Carron made a motion that the vote on Article #9 be conducted by means of a secret ballot. ACTION: Standing vote, YES = 178, No = 560, motion to conduct written ballot fails. MOTION: To accept and adopt Article #9 as printed in the warrant. MOTION: Gary Clinton made a motion to indefinitely postpone Article #9. MOTION: To move the question relative to postponement. ACTION: Voice vote carries unanimously to move the question of postponement. ACTION: Voice vote, vote fails by the necessary majority to indefinitely postpone. MOTION: To move the question relative to the main motion. ACTION: Voice voted, vote carries by the necessary majority. 106 ARTICLE 10. DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN RECOMMENDATION - BY PETITION To see if the town will vote to ratify the DRAFT Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan and proceed to seek regulatory approval of that PLAN. (By Petition) (Simple Majority Vote Required) MOTION: To indefinitely postpone Article #10 ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 11. CLOSING ARTICLE MOTION: To adjourn Special Town Meeting. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. Special Town Meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m. 107 Presidential Primary Election - "Doings" Tuesday, February 5, 2008 The Presidential Primary Election was held on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at the Legion Hall. The polls opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m. A total of 2899 ballots were cast - 54 % of the 5,385 registered voters. Poll workers for the day were Precinct Wardens : Mary Walker and Jimmy Dishner, Deputy Wardens: Catherine Southworth ang Gail Meyers Lavin, and poll workers: Sandy Chernick, Gloria Edwards, Paul Edwards, Henry Fales, Elinor Felt, Judy Gardiner, Judy Gilchrist, Joan Grant, Lynn Hibbert, Molly Hidden, Anne Howell, Nancy McMorrow, Gloria Mellin, Barbara Miller, Harry Mirick, Jennifer L. Smith, Joan Spieker and Ginny Wiley. Constables were: John Fitzpatrick and Mary Stevens. BALLOTS 001 002 TOTAL Democrat 840 861 1701 Republican 596 599 1195 Green Rainbow 2 1 3 Working Families 0 0 0 TOTAL 1438 1461 2899 001 002 TOTAL DEMOCRATIC Presidential Preference John R. Edwards 10 10 20 Hillary Clinton 327 334 661 Joseph R. Biden, Jr. 1 2 3 Christopher J. Dodd 1 0 1 Mike Gravel 0 0 0 Barack Obama 487 501 988 Dennis J. Kucinich 3 3 6 Bill Richardson 1 0 1 No Preference 2 6 8 Blanks 7 1 8 All Others 1 4 5 840 861 1701 State Committee Man Blanks 832 848 1680 All Others 8 13 21 840 861 1701 108 State Committee Woman Jane F. Fleming 494 501 995 Etta B. Goodstein 132 143 275 Blanks 213 215 428 All Others 1 2 3 840 861 1701 Town Committee Wendy Garfield Palliser 271 286 557 Michael T. Lavin 257 248 505 Beverly A. Fuller 347 375 722 Judith Shaw Beardsley 277 262 539 James W. Hadley 245 260 505 Paul W. O'Connor 311 316 627 Barbara Anne O'Connor 282 288 570 Gail Meyers Lavin 316 305 621 Charles B. Harris, Jr. 243 237 480 Sandra M. Rhodes 285 293 578 Robert P. Singer 273 272 545 Cheryl B. Dockser 241 256 497 Sidney J. Dockser 234 253 487 Erica P. Parra 280 303 583 Bonnie G. McNally 251 261 512 Burton M. Golov 233 247 480 Esther S. Beilby 281 294 575 Robin Louise Hubbard 248 257 505 David L. Hubbard 247 256 503 Jennifer Leslie Smith 265 286 551 Dorothy M. Smith 245 257 502 John P. Hinckley, Jr. 332 369 701 Stephen Joel Paradise 240 253 493 V. John Barnard 242 266 508 Joan P. Barnard 247 276 523 Barbara G. Natale 236 263 499 Christine R. King 255 278 533 Ronda L. Sigel 253 281 534 Frank H. Poranski 249 264 513 Blanks 21692 22033 43725 Jane Moroney 6 5 11 Katherine Griffin 4 6 10 Robert Donath 3 7 10 Kenneth Rowell 3 7 10 Patricia Rowell 3 7 10 All Others 3 8 11 109 29400 30135 59535 001 002 TOTAL REPUBLICAN Presidential Preference John McCain 243 241 484 Fred Thompson 1 3 4 Tom Tancredo 0 0 0 Duncan Hunter 1 0 1 Mike H uckabee 23 8 31 Mitt Romney 305 316 621 Ron Paul 12 21 33 Rudy Giuliani 4 5 9 No Preference 1 0 1 Blanks 6 2 8 All Others 0 3 3 596 599 1195 State Committee Man Ricardo M. Barros 198 197 395 Donald F. Howell 258 270 528 Blanks 138 132 270 All Others 2 0 2 596 599 1195 0 State Committee Woman 0 Cynthia E. Stead 297 310 607 Renee M. Sherwood 145 137 282 Blanks 153 152 305 All Others 1 0 1 596 599 1195 Town Committee Jimmy G. Dishner 313 298 611 Linda W. Dishner 308 290 598 Joan S. Reed 302 307 609 William T. McElmurray 285 283 568 Mary Louise McElmurray 288 282 570 Harry L. Mirick 301 319 620 William C. Gardiner 291 305 596 Douglas A. Delano 300 295 595 110 Ann H. Weimer 291 283 574 Marie H. Pearl 295 297 592 Shirley M. Thomas 302 285 587 Jean L. Souther 300 288 588 Catherine Southworth 313 307 620 Douglas M. Parker 298 285 583 Justine S. Kirkwood 321 332 653 Kevin A. DeMartino 287 277 564 Frank Piotrkowski 291 290 581 Sheryn Louise Piotrkowski 288 285 573 Judith A. Kane 289 281 570 James F. Trainor 383 389 772 David M. Dunford 320 335 655 Carol A. Flynn 303 311 614 James N. Flynn 304 303 607 Robert C. Fink, Jr. 285 276 561 Margaret Sullivan Fink 281 276 557 Jean C. Rusch 290 284 574 Mark C. Boardman 330 353 683 Norris K. Shook 292 284 576 Dona L. Pike 325 338 663 Harry L. Pike 325 325 650 Barbara K. Fowler 286 282 568 Andrew P. Helene 284 282 566 Byrdie L. Jackson 287 279 566 Wayne Owen Pike 311 305 616 Stephanie S. Gray 295 301 596 Blanks 10296 10453 20749 20860 20965 41825 001 002 TOTAL GREEN-RAINBOW Presidential Preference Jared Ball 0 0 0 Ralph Nader 1 1 2 Elaine Brown 0 0 0 Kat Swift 0 0 0 Cynthia McKinney 0 0 0 Kent Mesplay 0 0 0 No Preference 0 0 0 Blanks 1 0 1 Write-ins 0 0 0 2 1 3 111 State Committee Man Blanks 2 1 3 Write-ins 0 0 0 2 1 3 State Committee Woman Blanks 2 1 3 Write-ins 0 0 0 2 1 3 Town Committee Blanks 20 10 30 Write-ins 0 0 0 20 10 30 001 002 TOTAL WORKING FAMILIES Presidential Preference No Preference 0 0 0 Blanks 0 0 0 Write-ins 0 0 0 0 0 0 State Committee Man 0 0 0 Blanks 0 0 0 Write-ins 0 0 0 State Committee Woman Blanks 0 0 0 Write-ins 0 0 0 0 0 0 Town Committee Blanks 0 0 0 Write-ins 0 0 0 0 0 0 112 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION "DOINGS" Tuesday, May 20, 2008 The Annual Town Election was held on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the Legion Hall. The polls opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m. A total of 1,684 voters turned out for the election - 31% of the 5,376 registered voters. Pollworkers for the day were: Mary Walker and Jimmy Dishner - Wardens, Cathy Southworth and Gail Myers Lavin - Deputy Wardens, poll workers: Pat Bradley, Sandy Chernick, Pat Estabrook, Betty Floyd, Lynn Hibbert, Molly Hidden, Anne Howell, Judy Gilchrest, Jane Klimshuk, Nancy McMorrow, Harry Mirick, Beverly Muto, Nick Muto, Joan Spieker, Joan Taylor and Virginia Wiley. Constables were John Fitzpatrick and Mary Stevens. Precinct Precinct 001 002 TOTAL MODERATOR Duane P. Landreth 517 763 1280 David A. Lyttle 4 2 6 All others 13 9 22 Blanks 172 204 376 706 978 1684 SELECTMAN David M. Dunford 443 608 1051 John P. Hinckley, Jr. 424 564 988 John G. Hodgson, III 129 195 324 Cynthia Ozon Suonpera 281 410 691 Blanks 135 179 314 1412 1956 3368 BOARD OF HEALTH Susan B. Christie 530 774 1304 Jan Schneider 471 693 1164 All others 6 4 10 Blanks 405 485 890 1412 1956 3368 ORLEANS HOUSING AUTHORITY All others 71 21 92 Blanks 635 957 1592 706 978 1684 113 Precinct Precinct 001 002 TOTAL NAUSET REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE Frederick D. Walters 361 530 891 Stephen H. Hedberg 162 225 387 All others 0 2 2 Blanks 183 221 404 706 978 1684 ORLEANS ELEMENTAERY SCHOOL COMMITTEE Pamela B. Jordan 478 651 1129 Frederick D. Walters 381 558 939 All others 2 1 3 Blanks 551 746 1297 1412 1956 3368 TRUSTEE FOR SNOW LIBRARY Mary Louise Conway 529 786 1315 Hal P. Eastman 25 22 47 Leona De Martino 7 7 14 All others 19 12 31 Blanks 832 1129 1961 1412 1956 3368 QUESTION 1: Departmental Expenses YES 417 588 1005 NO 252 346 598 Blanks 37 44 81 706 978 1684 QUESTION 2: OES Operating Expenses YES 506 725 1231 NO 172 231 403 Blanks 28 22 50 706 978 1684 QUESTION 3: NRS District Budget YES 499 747 1246 NO 175 210 385 Blanks 32 21 53 706 978 1684 114 Precinct Precinct 001 002 TOTAL QUESTION 4: Drainage Infrastructure Systems YES 449 664 1113 NO 216 270 486 Blanks 41 44 85 706 978 1684 QUESTION 5: Pavement Management Program YES 488 729 1217 NO 179 216 395 Blanks 39 33 72 706 978 1684 QUESTION 6: Snack Bar Facilities YES 269 382 651 NO 401 546 947 Blanks 36 50 86 706 978 1684 0 QUESTION 7: Police Station Design Plans YES 328 470 798 NO 350 467 817 Blanks 28 41 69 706 978 1684 QUESTION 8: 353 South Orleans Rd. Purchase YES 335 537 872 NO 306 362 668 Blanks 65 79 144 706 978 1684 QUESTION 9: Troop withdrawal from Iraq YES 341 532 873 NO 331 386 717 Blanks 34 60 94 706 978 1684 115 State Primary Election - "Doings" Tuesday, September 16, 2008 The State Primary Election was held on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at the Legion Hall. The polls opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m. A total of 1,048 ballots were cast - 19% of the 5,429 registered voters. Poll workers for the day were Precinct Wardens : Mary Walker and Jimmy Dishner, Deputy Wardens: Catherine Southworth and Gail Meyers Lavin, and poll workers- Elsie-Mary Barnett, Lynda Burwell, Claudia Engelmann, Pat Estabrook, Henry Fales, Betty Floyd, Judy Gilchrest, Lynn Hibbert, Anne Howell, Harry Mirick, Nick Muto, Sandra Rhodes, Ken Rowell, Pat Rowell, Joan Speiker, Joan Taylor and Virginia Wiley. Police officers on duty were: Officer Watts, Officer Tebbetts, Officer O'Connell and Officer McLaughlin. Voters 001 002 Total Democratic 312 377 689 Republican 168 191 359 Green-Rainbow 0 0 0 Working Families 0 0 0 480 568 1048 Democratic 001 002 Total Senator in Congress John F. Kerry 240 269 509 Edward J. O'Reilly 65 105 170 All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 7 3 10 312 377 689 Representative in Congress William D. Delahunt 270 314 584 All Others 3 4 7 Blanks 39 59 98 312 377 689 Councillor Carole A. Fiola 99 116 215 Oliver P. Cipollini, Jr. 137 158 295 All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 76 103 312 377 689 116 Senator in General Court Robert A. O'Leary 259 315 574 All Others 2 1 3 Blanks 51 61 112 312 377 689 Representative in General Court Sarah K. Peake 281 313 594 All Others 2 1 3 Blanks 29 63 92 312 377 689 Register of Probate Eric T. Turkington 231 278 509 All Others 1 1 2 Blanks 80 98 178 312 377 689 County Commissioner Lance William Ambros 106 130 236 Thomas P. Bernardo 60 58 118 Mary Pat Flynn 61 72 133 Sheila R. Lyons 227 266 493 J. Gregory Milne 33 36 69 All Others 2 0 2 Blanks 135 192 327 624 754 1378 Republican 001 002 Total Senator in Congress Jeffrey K. Beatty 153 168 321 All Others 0 1 1 Blanks 15 22 37 168 191 359 Representative in Congress All Others 4 4 8 Blanks 164 187 351 168 191 359 Councillor 117 All Others 2 1 3 Blanks 166 190 356 168 191 359 Senator in General Court All Others 11 1 12 Blanks 157 190 347 168 191 359 Representative in General Court Donald F. Howell 143 157 300 All Others 0 1 1 Blanks 25 33 58 168 191 359 Register of Probate Anastasia Welsh Perrino 123 117 240 Priscilla J. Young 42 72 114 All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 3 2 5 168 191 359 County Commissioner Ricardo M. Barros 108 124 232 William B. Crowell 115 134 249 All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 113 124 237 336 382 718 Green-Rainbow 001 002 Total Senator in Congress All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 Representative in Congress All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 Councillor All Others 0 0 0 118 Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 Senator in General Court All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 Representative in General Court All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 Register of Probate All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 County Commissioner All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 Working Families 001 002 Total Senator in Congress All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 Representative in Congress All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 Councillor All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 Senator in General Court All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 0 0 0 119 0 0 0 Representative in General Court All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 Register of Probate All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 County Commissioner All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 0 0 0 0 0 0 120 State/Presidential Election - "Doings" Tuesday, November 4, 2008 The State /Presidential Election was held on Tuesday,November 4, 2008 at the Legion Hall. The polls opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m. A total of 4,644 ballots were cast - 84% of the 5,577 registered voters. Poll workers for the day were Precinct Wardens : Mary Walker and Jimmy Dishner, Deputy Wardens: Catherine Southworth and Gail Meyers Lavin, and poll workers- Elsie-Mary Barnett, Pat Bradley, Sandy Chernick, Claudia Engelmann, Henry Fales, Betty Floyd, Judy Gardiner, Judy Gilchrest, Lynn Hibbert, Molly Hidden, Lee Howell, David Hubbard, Anne Howell, Jane Klinshuk, Nancy McMorrow, Barbara Miller, Harry Mirick, Beverly Muto, Nick Muto, Sandra Rhodes, Ken Rowell, Pat Rowell, Joan Speiker, Joan Taylor and Virginia Wiley. Officers on duty were: Police Officer Duane Boucher, Police Officer Matt Watts, Police Lieutenant Kevin Wells, Constable Mary E. Stevens and Constable John Fitzpatrick. 001 002 Total Voters 2356 2308 4664 2356 2308 4664 President/Vice President 001 002 Total Baldwin/Castle 3 4 7 Barr/Root 9 5 14 McCain/Patin 962 908 1870 McKinney/Clemente 1 1 2 Nader/Gonzales 15 12 27 Obama/Biden 1330 1347 2677 All Others 6 10 16 Blanks 30 21 51 2356 2308 4664 Senator in Congress John F. Kerry 1223 1253 2476 Jeffrey K. Beatty 1034 951 1985 Robert J. Underwood 36 49 85 All Others 0 0 0 Blanks 63 55 118 2356 2308 4664 121 001 002 Total Representative in Congress William D. Delahunt 1729 1651 3380 Robert F. Brown 3 2 5 All Others 22 21 43 Blanks 602 634 1236 2356 2308 4664 Councillor Carole A. Fiola 1504 1442 2946 All Others 8 7 15 Blanks 844 859 1703 2356 2308 4664 Senator in General Court Robert A. O'Leary 1657 1624 3281 All Others 10 12 22 Blanks 689 672 1361 2356 2308 4664 Representative in General Court Sarah K. Peake 1425 1429 2854 Donald F. Howell 833 775 1608 Write-ins 0 0 0 Blanks 98 104 202 2356 2308 4664 Register of Probate Anastasia Welsh Perrino 1244 1251 2495 Eric T. Turkington 810 773 1583 James A. Feeney 128 97 225 All Others 1 1 2 Blanks 173 186 359 2356 2308 4664 County Commissioner Ricardo M. Barros 750 728 1478 William B. Crowell 801 798 1599 Mary Pat Flynn 645 602 1247 Sheila R. Lyons 1059 1064 2123 All Others 5 2 7 Blanks 1452 1422 2874 122 4712 4616 9328 001 002 Total Barnstable Assembly of Delegates Chris Kanaga 217 64 281 John Hodgson 5 0 5 John Hodgkinson 0 5 5 All others 28 28 56 Blanks 2106 2211 4317 2356 2308 4664 Question #1 YES 856 774 1630 NO 1386 1424 2810 Blanks 114 110 224 2356 2308 4664 QUESTION #2 YES 1477 1538 3015 NO 801 716 1517 Blanks 78 54 132 2356 2308 4664 QUESTION #3 YES 1652 1630 3282 NO 632 610 1242 Blanks 72 68 140 2356 2308 4664 QUESTION #4 YES 906 906 1812 NO 1154 1175 2329 Blanks 296 227 523 2356 2308 4664 QUESTION #5 YES 1257 1338 2595 NO 838 733 1571 Blanks 261 237 498 2356 2308 4664 QUESTION #6 YES 1391 1373 2764 NO 719 705 1424 Blanks 246 230 476 2356 2308 4664 123 2008 DOG LICENSES 21 Females @ $12.00 $252.00 47 Males @ $12.00 $564.00 259 Neutered males @ $6.00 $1,554.00 331 Spayed females @ 6.00 $1,986.00 1 Kennels @ $50.00 $ 50.00 TOTAL $4,406.00 2008 SHELLFISH PERMITS 147 Out-of-State Permits @ $50 $ 7,350 371 Mass Resident Permits @ $30 $11,130 374 Orleans Resident Permits @ $20 $ 7,480 259 Residents over 65 years @ $10 $ 2,590 18 Replacement Permits @ $1 $ 18 TOTAL $26,568 PASSPORTS In 2008, we received $10,540.00 in revenue as a result of processing 410 passport applications. VITAL RECORDS RECORDED Birth Comparisons: 20 recorded in 2006 41 recorded in 2007 29 recorded in 2008 Marriages Comparisons: 72 recorded in 2006 71 recorded in 2007 74 recorded in 2008 Deaths Comparisons: 102 recorded in 2006 79 recorded in 2007 86 recorded in 2008 124 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE There were 17 meetings held in 2008: • 33 sign applications were reviewed • 12 exterior alteration applications were reviewed • 2 commercial additions were reviewed • Fees Collected: $545 Respectfully submitted, John Kelsey, Chairperson BARNSTABLE COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF DELEGATES The Assembly of Delegates is the legislative branch of County Government. Each town that is 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 term. On January 3, 2007 the fifteen Delegates were sworn in by County Clerk, Scott Nickerson. Charlotte B. Striebel (Yarmouth) was elected Speaker and Raymond Gottwald (Harwich) was elected Deputy Speaker. 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 having the largest vote of 21.52% and Truro having the smallest vote of 0.94%. During 2008 the Assembly of Delegates reviewed and adopted the Board of County Commissioner's budget for fiscal year 2009. Prior to the end of fiscal year 2008, it was projected that the County would end its fiscal year balanced or that there would be a small deficit. This was a result of the decrease in activity at the Registry of Deeds. The fiscal year 2009 budget that was adopted was based on the continued projection that revenues at the Registry of Deeds would be at a similar decreased level because of slow economic conditions in the real estate industry. The fiscal year 2009 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. The County continued its funding of the Estuaries Program, which is in its sixth year. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Policy is working with towns to 125 establish TMDLs (total maximum daily loads) for estuaries and the mandate comes under the Federal Clean Water Act. The State has committed six million dollars to the program and the County funded and additional $100,000, which is a matching grant from the state. An Adjudicatory Hearing Procedure was established in accordance with the Cape Cod Commission Act for energy related Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs). The Energy Facility Siting Board (EFSB) has jurisdiction over energy related appeals and it was determined that the Cape Cod Commission's record of proceedings must have an expansive record for energy-related DRIs. Funding was authorized for the continued purpose of providing loans to residents of the County for repairing, replacing and/or upgrading residential septic systems. This was the second loan authorization granted for the septic loan program. The first was in the amount of ten million dollars in 2005. The current request was for ten million dollars. The septic loan program allows Barnstable County residents to apply for loans to repair, replace or upgrade their failed septic systems to Title 5 standards. In order to do this special legislation was passed that gave the County permission to loan these funds directly to residents through a Betterment Program and to issue bonds through the Water Pollution Abatement Trust. The County has been making loans of about 2.5 to 3 million dollars per year. The County administers the program through the Department of the Health & Environment. The County does not pay any interest; residents are charged 2.5% interest. The Assembly of Delegates noted that this is a valuable program and one that was too burdensome for towns to administer. A DCPC (District of Critical Planning Concern) was created in Craigville Beach/Centerville Village in Barnstable. A DCPC was also created in the town of Brewster. A ground lease between the County and the joint venture between Cataumet School House Preservation Group, Inc., Bourne Historical Society, Inc., and the Bourne Society for Historic Preservation, Inc., for the premises at 892 County Road in Pocasset (Bourne), Massachusetts, was executed. At the end of 2007 the Assembly of Delegates heard from the Human Rights Commission (HRC) that certain changes to the Human Rights Commission composition and governmental structure should be made. During 2008 the Assembly of Delegates met with members of the HRC and the County Commissioners and voted to adopt an ordinance that amended and clarified the composition of the Human Rights Commission. During the Cape Cod Commission's review and revision of the Regional Policy Plan in 2008 it was determined that the Cape Cod Commission needed more time to complete the major revisions in the document, and the Assembly of Delegates granted two extensions of time. Many of the revisions took into consideration suggestions from the 21St Century Task Force. 126 The Assembly of Delegates received the revised Regional Policy Plan in the form of a proposed ordinance at its Regular meeting on November 5th. Because the Assembly of Delegates has only 45 days within which to conduct public hearings and render a decision on the Regional Policy Plan, prior to receipt of the proposed ordinance, the standing committees met with staff at the Cape Cod Commission and reviewed changes that were being proposed at that time. Public hearings were conducted and testimony from the town representatives and the public was duly taken into consideration. On December 17, 2008, the Assembly of Delegates voted to adopt the proposed ordinance that revised the Regional Policy Plan. It also adopted a Resolution that outlined the Assembly's understanding that certain actions would be taken by the Cape Cod Commission once the RPP revisions were adopted, i.e., on an annual basis the Cape Cod Commission would review at least one section of the Regional Policy Plan, and after the adoption of the Regional Policy Plan, Technical Bulletins would be prepared and filed with the Assembly of Delegates. During 2008 an Ad Hoc Committee was created to review the County Dredge and legislative constraints within which the Dredge can operate. At approximately the same time, towns in Barnstable were organized by Selectman Carey Murphy, Falmouth, to address the problems towns are having regarding the limited window when a dredge can take place. Therefore, the work of each group joined together and the work is ongoing to address this problem. 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. In 2008 there were six Standing Committees and one Ad Hoc Committee. The Standing Committees were involved with many regional issues. Below is a list of the committees and a brief description of some of the issues that that the committees worked on during 2008. The Standing Committee on Finance, in addition to the overwhelming task of reviewing the budget, must look at every major decision rendered by the County that has financial implications. The Committee remained active throughout the year dealing with the financial issues that faced Barnstable County, and dealt with the supplemental appropriations that were required. The Standing Committee on Natural Resources worked on growth management initiatives, draft revisions to the Regional Policy Plan, and County wastewater management issues. Standing Committee on Economic Affairs was involved with the County's Economic Development Council, the revenues received from the purchase of the Barnstable County license plates, and the grants that were awarded by the County from those revenues. 127 The Standing Committee on Public Services worked on issues relating to the conversion of the gym at the jail to a new water testing laboratory and matters relating to the existing buildings within the County complex. The Standing Committee on Governmental Regulations reviewed and recommended the adoption of the two DCPCs that were approved, one in Barnstable and one in Brewster, and the revisions to the Regional Policy Plan that were approved. The Standing Committee on Health and Human Services worked closely with the Barnstable County Human Services Advisory Council on its prioritization of human services funding needs in Barnstable County and looked at ways whereby funding could be obtained. It worked with the Human Rights Commission to assess where changes were needed to the composition and structure of the Commission. The Assembly of Delegates paid tribute to Dennis Fonseca, Delegate from Sandwich, who served on the Assembly of Delegates for four terms. Dennis served as Deputy Speaker and the Assembly of Delegates noted that he used his skills to effectively assist the Speaker and represent the Assembly of Delegates as needed. During each term of office he served on the Standing Committee on Finance. Dennis has a sound background and solid experience in business, and he provided effective insight and recommendations when reviewing the County's fiscal policies and expenditures. Dennis Fonseca earned the respect of his fellow Delegates because of his ability to bring balance to fiscal issues, and because of his fairness and forthrightness on all county issues. Respectfully submitted, Mark Boardman, Orleans Delegate BOARD OF ASSESSORS We submit the following fiscal information for the period ending June 30, 2008 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 2008 tax rate at $4.52 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. The Real and Personal property bills mailed on November 14, 2007 accounted for $17,752,062.39 of the $28,772,832.41 budget or 61.7%. The total real and personal property taxable value was $3,927,447,430. The Board of Assessors committed 5,275 residential; 492 commercial/industrial; 78 mixed use; 37 Chapter 61 properties; 2,571 personal property; 9,936 motor vehicles and 930 boat accounts to the collector of taxes. The Board of Assessors approved 100 exemptions. They reviewed 75 real property and 30 personal property abatement applications. 128 Andrea Cataldo resigned and will work full time for the Fire Department. She is replaced by Allison Van DeGraaf who will work 20 hours a week. 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 our Selectmen Liaison Judith Weil, Chairwoman June 2011 Jim Demaree, Vice Chair June 2009 Anne Carron, Secretary June 2010 Patricia Bradley June 2011 Kevin Higgins June 2009 Alison Flynn June 2011 Andy Pavelko June 2010; Resigned November 2008 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 2008: • 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. • Aided in the promotion and safe growth of cycling in Orleans by sponsoring events such as the Eighth Annual Coast to Coast Bike Tour. • Distributed the International Bike Rodeo and Safety Training CD and Safety Brochure for our International Summer Workers; teaching them the rules of the road and the importance of having proper night visibility/lights and wearing a bike helmet. Held a meeting with members of the Chamber of Commerce to discuss biking safety for international workers and problems that have occurred in the past with the hiring of these workers such as the workers not wearing helmets, where they can obtain safe bikes and housing. • Met with Cape Cod Chapter of Mass Bike and are sharing copies of our minutes for their website. • Participated in regional meetings with our neighboring towns' Bikeway Committees and State Officials to establish lines of communications and to explore opportunities for 129 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. • Was granted a CPA grant to fund a feasibility study to identify several options for the Town Center to South Orleans multi-use path. After reviewing three proposals with Town Officials, chose Fay, Spofford & Thorndike (FST) for the task. Actively working with FST in developing this multi-use path. • Working with local schools to create bicycle and pedestrian safety campaign for local TV. Three public safety ads were produced by Nauset Regional High School and two were aired on Channels 17 and 18. Also working with local schools to try and set up the Massachusetts State Safe Routes to School Program. • Working with local Police and Chamber of Commerce to highlight bike and pedestrian safety via multi-media including a banner in the July 4t" parade and on police headquarters property. • Bicycle safety articles for the entire Cape printed monthly in the Cape Codder during the summer months. • Work on a roadway master plan delineating safer walking paths, crosswalks and bikeways for Orleans' residents/visitors to be incorporated in future street improvement projects. Respectfully submitted, Judith Weil, Chairwoman BOARD OF HEALTH In 2008 the Board of Health devoted considerable time to the development of Nutrient Management Regulations. 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. The primary controllable source of nitrogen is located in the effluent discharged from septic systems. The Board of Health recognized that onsite septic systems, while adequately protecting public health, do not remove meaningful amounts of nutrients and their discharge migrates rapidly into the groundwater. The Board is also aware that the Town is in the process of developing a Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan. This plan will guide the phased construction of facilities to control nitrogen and phosphorus loading. However, the design, approval, construction and operation of these facilities will take several years to complete. To minimize the increase in nitrogen, the Board of Health, on November 18, 2008, adopted regulations to address the generation of wastewater on a parcel-specific basis by relating development to parcel size. More specifically properties in Orleans will be limited to 110 gallons per day of sewage flow per 10,000 square feet of land, which 130 translates to one bedroom per 10,000 square feet for residential districts. The regulation does, in certain cases allow for denser development with the addition of a nitrogen reducing technology to a standard septic system. All lots will be allowed to have a minimum of 220 gallons per day of sewage flow regardless of lot size, as long as all other state and local requirements are met. This approach is consistent with the town's proposed comprehensive wastewater management plan. Public hearings were held in January, July and November 2008. The Regulations were adopted on November 18, 2008 and go into effect on July 1, 2009. 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 91 samples analyzed, 1 sample exceeded the bacteriological limits for bathing beaches, resulting in one site being closed for one day. In 2008 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 2008 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 2008 Bed and Breakfast Limited 3 Burial Permits 41 Catering 7 Continental Breakfast 8 Disposal Works Construction —Title 5 117 Disposal Works Installer 61 Food Service 79 Manufacturer of Frozen Desserts 11 Mobile Food 2 Motel 11 131 Recreational Camps 2 Refuse Collection and Transportation 7 Retail Food 44 Septage Collection and Transportation 27 Swimming Pools (Public/Semi-Public) 14 Tanning Salons 3 Temporary Food Permits 57 Tobacco Sales 17 Well Permits 21 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, Sims McGrath Jr., 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 did not meet in 2008. Respectfully submitted, Andrew Miao, Chairman 132 BUILDING DEPARTMENT Summary of Permit Activity for 2008 Permit Type Permit Values Fees Received Permits New Single-Family Residences $17,164,000.00 $54,068.00 41 New Multi-Family Residences $0.00 $0.00 0 Accessory Dwellings $200,000.00 $291.00 2 Residential Additions $10,496,452.00 $18,232.00 70 Residential Alterations $7,066,145.00 $13,070.00 129 New Commercial Buildings $0.00 $0.00 0 Commercial Additions $150,000.00 $575.00 1 Commercial Alterations $869,200.00 $4,442.00 21 Municipal Alterations/Additions $0.00 $0.00 0 Repairs $504,200.00 $570.00 12 Re-roof and Re-side $708,093.00 $1,925.00 72 Garages/Sheds/Barns $122,338.00 $1,763.00 39 Decks $135,950.00 $1,250.00 17 Swimming Pools $186,000.00 $150.00 3 Other Building Permits $1,300,000.00 $815.00 4 Total Demolitions N/A $75.00 8 Partial Demolitions N/A $0.00 7 Tent Permits N/A $275.00 8 Yardsale Permits N/A $380.00 76 Mechanical/Woodstove/Other N/A $810.00 24 Certificates of Inspection N/A $2080.00 52 Certificates of Occupancy N/A $1,380.00 69 Sign Permits N/A $825.00 33 Inspections Fees Received Permits Plumbing Permits 1,022 $24,370.00 427 Gas Permits Combined w/ $14,621.00 415 plumbing Electrical Permits 1,062 $38,544.00 517 133 CABLE TV/MEDIA OPERATIONS Orleans 18 has been operating live since August 1, 2007. In the past year of operation we have worked to better utilize technology to streamline our operations. In June of 2008 the department added a Tightrope Carousel to its system. This piece of equipment allows the department to simplify and to update the community bulletin board. In July 2008 the Video on Demand (VOD) section of the website was expanded to include all taped board and committee meetings. Other video on demand includes special meetings, programming, and Annual/Special Town Meetings. This service provides greater access to committee/board meetings for town residents, visitors, and second homeowners. In August 2008 the Town of Orleans launched their new website. The website was redesigned by Virtual Town Hall. This project was over seen by the MIS/Media Operations department. The new website is a more user friendly website that provides a higher level of access to information. 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 meeting dates and 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 and 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 maintained close coordination with the MIS Director for budgeting and technology purposes and with the Media Programs Coordinator for "Orleans 18" Government Access cable television operations and Town web site operations matters. Early in the year the Committee assisted in supporting the need for hiring a part-time operator to cover certain regular evening board and committee meetings and to fill in for the Media Programs Coordinator when necessary. The Town Administrator took action in this regard in February, using cable franchise funds. 134 The Committee recommended that the Town web site be redesigned and hosted by VirtualTownHall.net. This need was recognized and budgeted for, and the Committee subsequently was involved along with the Assistant Town Administrator, MIS Director and Media Operations Coordinator in coordinating the effort with VTH. This web site design building effort resulted in a much friendlier and more efficiently designed Town web site going into operation in August. Throughout the year a member of the Committee, along with the Assistant Town Administrator, represented the Town on the Lower Cape Cable Consortium. The Consortium mission, on behalf of the five member towns, is to negotiate collectively the transition of Public Access cable television services from Comcast management to that of a public access corporation, and then to negotiate the remainder of the cable franchise contracts provisions. The Consortium, with legal and public relations assistance, has proposed that a new Public Access and Educational Access studio be set up and outfitted in the Nauset Regional High School to serve the Lower Cape. This proposal is solidly supported by the Nauset Regional High School, as students would have access to the channel 17 and 22 operations and cable programs production in the studio. Coordination prior to renewal contracts negotiations began with the Comcast representative mid-year and continued throughout 2008. It is anticipated that the Consortium/Comcast negotiation process will commence early in 2009. 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. 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 FY2008: The Cape Cod Commission's new executive director, Paul Niedzwiecki, joined the agency in September 2007. Throughout the year he met with town councilors, selectmen, and other town boards and civic organizations across Cape Cod to discuss activities related to the recommendations of the "21st Century Task Force on the Cape Cod Commission," revisions to the Regional Policy Plan, development of a Regional 135 Land Use Vision Map, and reorganization of the Commission's staff for Fiscal Year 2009. The restructuring is intended to better reflect the Commission's primary activities: planning, technical services, and regulation. Implementation of Task Force Recommendations The agency continued to pursue implementation of the recommendations of the Task Force throughout the year. Activities focused on working with towns to develop the Regional Land Use Vision Map, changing the Regional Policy Plan, introducing more flexible Development of Regional Impact (DRI) thresholds (part of the Commission's Enabling Regulations), and establishing a "Limited DRI Review" process (also part of the Enabling Regulations). Regional Land Use Vision Map The Commission's staff worked with municipal staff and officials in Cape towns to develop each town's portion of the proposed Regional Land Use Vision Map, which, among other uses, will help define the regional regulatory thresholds and development review standards. The Regional Land Use Vision Map is being developed using information about sensitive resources, local planning knowledge, and existing patterns of development to identify discrete areas to focus growth and redevelopment efforts, and to identify resource protection areas that require additional planning or where significant change may not be appropriate. The goal, through identifying appropriate growth areas, planning and implementing necessary infrastructure improvements, and making appropriate regulatory changes, is to create incentives that direct growth and reinvestment to areas where it can be accommodated, and away from areas that require increased protections for ecological, historical, or other reasons. Up to five broad land use categories have been identified for the Regional Land Use Vision Map: Economic Centers, Villages, Industrial/Service Trade Areas, Resource Protection Areas, and Other areas. Upon completion of a public forum and endorsement of the town's draft map by the town planning board, the town's draft map will be incorporated into a Regional Land Use Vision Map. Once the map is adopted, DRIs will be eligible for minimum performance standards pertaining to Economic Centers to create some initial incentives for investment in these areas. DRI Thresholds The Commission is also proposing a flexible framework for DRI thresholds that will allow towns, at their initiative, to customize regional thresholds to address local planning goals for these mapped areas. Towns seeking changes to DRI thresholds will be required to have a design and infrastructure plan adopted by town meeting to address anticipated growth in Economic Centers and Industrial/Service Trade Areas, and may adopt a local impact fee system to provide infrastructure funding. In addition, the Commission may require lower DRI thresholds for Resource Protection Areas as part of the town's request for higher thresholds in some mapped areas. The Commission will 136 hold a public hearing on any proposed DRI threshold changes. Upon approval by the Commission, the revised DRI thresholds for the town will be activated on the Regional Land Use Vision Map. Regional Policy Plan The Commission's Planning Committee and staff continued to update the Cape Cod Regional Policy Plan, refining and reorganizing the plan and incorporating new initiatives prompted by the 2006-2007 review of the Cape Cod Commission by the 21st Century Task Force. Many parts of the proposed 2008 Cape Cod Regional Policy Plan remain unchanged from the existing 2002 version. Many changes are technical clarifications of existing standards; in some cases, to make the standards more specific and/or more readable. Major changes include: • The proposed 2008 Cape Cod Regional Policy Plan (RPP) has been restructured for a greater emphasis on regional planning. The Regional Regulation section follows the Regional Planning section. • The new Regional Land Use Vision Map (see above) is the basis for all regional planning and regulation. • The Regional Planning section focuses the Commission's work plan on actions intended to be both measurable and achievable in the next five years. • The Regional Regulation section includes measures that make the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) requirements more predictable through the application of the Regional Land Use Vision Map and through new options for cash mitigation. In addition, "Best Development Practices" replace the 2002 "Other Development Review Policies"; the language is clarified to make explicit that the Cape Cod Commission may use the Best Development Practices in DRI benefits/detriments analyses. The Commission voted to release a draft of the proposed plan for public comment on May 29, 2008. Other Regional Activities Highlights of other Cape-wide activities by Cape Cod Commission staff members during Fiscal Year 2008 include: • Working with Yarmouth's municipal staff and boards on the town's proposal for a Growth Incentive Zone (GIZ) along a 5.2-mile corridor on Route 28 — The Commission board approved the GIZ designation that set the framework for changes in regional DRI thresholds to allow hotel/motel properties within the zone to be renovated or converted to residential units or mixed-use developments with less regulatory involvement by the Commission. Yarmouth's 137 zone is only the second GIZ on Cape Cod; the first, the Downtown Hyannis Growth Incentive Zone has been in place since April 2006 and is having a significant positive effect related to development goals for that area. • Developing a regional affordable housing "best practices" toolkit (guidebook) and holding a workshop in June 2008 for more than 80 participants. • Coordinating the state-funded Local Technical Assistance/Expedited Permitting Program on Cape Cod — The state provided funds to regional planning agencies for technical assistance to towns for expedited permitting and related support services, as requested. The Commission's work helped the towns of Barnstable, Bourne, Eastham, Falmouth, Sandwich, and Truro. • Initiating the first phase of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Five-year Update for the region — The first phase includes development of a virtual data center, a set of benchmarks for a balanced economy, a series of briefs about economic "myths and facts," and a narrative summary of the Cape's current economic and demographic conditions. Future phases will involve planning workshops and forums to identify and adopt economic development goals and priorities for the next five years. • Providing extensive 3D geographic/topographic analysis for OpenCape Corporation's efforts to design a network of radio transmitters to allow high- capacity broadband Internet service across Cape Cod. • Continuing to pursue pre-disaster mitigation (PDM) planning and participate on the Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee — In September 2007, the staff developed a grant application to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for technical assistance to towns. The staff also worked with partners on a grant-funded project entitled "Effectively Managing Coastal Floodplain Development: Use of Case Studies on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to Develop a National Model Floodplain Bylaw." • Participating in the Renewable Fuels Partnership for the use of renewable fuels for transportation and heating, and working with the Barnstable County procurement officer to develop a grant proposal to the US Environmental Protection Agency to subsidize biodiesel purchased through county procurement. • Coordinating all Cape towns to review and plan for renewal or alternatives to contracts with the SEMASS waste-to-energy facility for the long-term disposal of municipal solid waste — Activities included organizing outreach to all towns, developing a work outline, forming a regional contract committee, and preparing and presenting a comprehensive analysis ("Phase One Report") in December 2007. 138 • Coordinating water education festivals and educational events related to groundwater in area elementary schools. • Coordinating the Cape Cod Pathways program, including organizing a fall Walking Weekend and a spring Cape Walk, to promote the development of an interconnected walking trail system Cape-wide. Services and Activities in Orleans, FY2008 The Cape Cod Commission and its planning and technical staff directly assisted the Town of Orleans during Fiscal Year 2008 as follows: Affordable Housing • Provided more than $5,000 in HOME down-payment funds to one household. • Provided one Soft Second Loan Program mortgage to a first-time homebuyer. Planning and Community Development • Released $540,000 in Development of Regional Impact (DRI) mitigation funds toward the protection of open space. • Worked with Orleans town staff and officials to develop the town's portion of the Regional Land Use Vision Map, which, among other uses, will help define the Commission's regulatory thresholds and development review standards. Also held a public forum to consider the proposed map. Transportation • Began work on an update to the 1995 Route 6A Scenic Byways "Corridor Management Plan." Work by year end included the identification of data and analysis needs and the creation of an online questionnaire to enhance public participation. • Continued to coordinate the Flex Working Group to monitor, update, and maintain the Flex transit service. • Continued to assist the development of a satellite maintenance center for Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority services and town vehicles. In April 2008, began a study with the Cape Cod National Seashore and the Volpe Center. • Developed alternatives and recommended a site for a local transportation center. • Conducted traffic counts at 14 Orleans locations (intersections and road segments) in the summer of 2007, as part of the Commission's annual Cape-wide traffic-counting program. • Coordinated a special collection of traffic data, at the town's request. Water Resources • Reviewed interim documents and attended public hearings on the Orleans Comprehensive Wastewater Plan. • Reviewed and prepared comments on a groundwater modeling evaluation to increase the wastewater disposal capacity of the Tri-Town Septage Facility site. 139 • Continued to develop Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP) watershed, land use, and nitrogen loading information for Namskaket Marsh, Little Namskaket Marsh, and Rock Harbor. The technical report was submitted to the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in June 2007; it was released by the state for town staff review in August. • Developed subwatershed nitrogen loads by town for Namskaket Marsh in anticipation of discussions about Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). • Began developing the Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP) watershed, land use, and nitrogen loading information for the Nauset Marsh estuary system. • Continued to provide assistance with the implementation of Pleasant Bay's Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for nitrogen, in coordination with the Pleasant Bay Alliance. In September 2007, the state Department of Environmental Protection launched a pilot implementation project for the Pleasant Bay estuary; the Commission staff helped develop scenario runs with the MEP technical team and developed watershed nitrogen loads and a map corresponding to TMDL subwatershed groupings. • Reviewed water-quality data for selected ponds and prepared a report for the town (draft report in May 2007, final report in October 2007) to the Orleans Water Quality Task Force. Made a public presentation of the report in November 2007. • Continued to coordinate the Cape-wide Pond and Lake Stewardship Project, as part of the annual water-quality monitoring program, samples were collected and analyzed from 28 ponds in Orleans. • Prepared a watershed map for an Orleans Ponds Coalition publication. Regulatory Reviews • Approved a Modification to the Agreement for Judgment for the Bell Tower of the Church of the Transfiguration/Community of Jesus (06/12/08), at Rock Harbor, to allow the free-standing bell tower to be 100 ft. tall (add 25 ft.); this action modifies the 1996 Modification for Judgment. • In-process is the review for the Daniels Construction and Demolition (C&D) Facility Expansion, a major modification to an existing DRI. Respectfully submitted, Frank H. Hogan, Orleans Representative CAPE COD REGIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Cape Cod Tech, established in 1973 as a public vocational technical high school, served 724 students in school year 07-08 from our sending district (Barnstable, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, and Yarmouth) with 15 students of our enrollment coming from the Town of Orleans. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for our students to acquire high quality technical, academic, and social skills which prepare them for success in a global economy. Maior Accomplishments for the 07-08 School Year • Massachusetts Compass School for 07-08 due to MCAS performance in both English Language Arts and Math in 2006. 140 • Graduation Rate Improvement due to Graduate to Success Program with a grant from the Youth Council of the Workforce Investment Board— drop-out rate for this year was 1.1% down from 7% in 2005. • Improved student attendance rate to over 95% for the year. • Supported Alternative Energy programs (Put on-line first pre-packaged tri-generation system in United States). • Reduced our use of electricity by more than 900,000 KWH compared to 2004 due to many new energy conservation initiatives and projects- a savings of more than $380,000 in 4 years. • Green Bean recycling program initiative recognized again by State Office of Environmental Affairs. • Implemented a Community Service Learning Program in 9th and 10th grade. • "The Greatest Generation" celebration -dinner for 125 World War II veterans residing in the twelve towns served by the school on May 29, 2008. • Presented first Cape Cod Tech High School Diploma to an 82 year-old Marstons Mills WWI I Veteran at our June graduation ceremony. • 29 District SKILLSUSA medals: 9 gold, 10 silver, and 11 bronze; and 12 State SKILLSUSA medals: 3 gold, 2 silver, and 7 bronze; and 3 state gold medal winners represented Cape Cod Tech at the National SKILLSUSA competition in Kansas City with one student winning the gold medal in Marine and one student winning a silver medal in Dental Assisting- 1St and 2"d in the Nation. • Given the "Habitat Partner Award for 2008" by Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod. • Overall each year Cape Cod Tech saves our member towns and taxpayers over $800,000 in labor and reduced materials cost for work projects to our towns by our technical shop programs. • Completed repairs to a Nauset School District vehicle, estimated savings to the district of about $3,000.00. Maior proiects or initiatives for 08-09 School Year: • Continue to improve English skills so that all students may be proficient in written and oral communication as well as reading literacy skills. • Continue to improve performance in Mathematics and Science MCAS. • Continue to develop data and strategies relating to student attendance. • Continue the Graduate to Success program to increase graduation rate and decrease the dropout rate. • Continue implementing technical education frameworks to improve student performance in the technical programs. • Expand alternative energy and conservation initiatives and partnerships through increases in technology and grant funding including opening the first Cape Cod Renewable Energy Training and Education Center on our campus in Spring '09 at no cost to our towns. For more information, please refer to the Cape Cod Tech website: www.capetech.us. Respectfully submitted, Thomas Collins, Orleans Representative 141 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 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 2008, 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. Oil and natural gas prices were extremely volatile in 2008 with oil hitting its peak in July and then falling precipitously. Natural gas prices were also high earlier in the year but prices have fallen recently. Since natural gas is the fuel that sets electricity prices in New England, prices for electricity rose for the second half of the year. It is anticipated that electricity prices will be somewhat lower and more stable in 2009. In an environment of extreme price volatility, the Compact continues to work towards stable pricing for consumers. As of December 2008, the Compact had 5,013 electric accounts in the Town of Orleans on its energy supply. ENERGY EFFICIENCY From January to October 2008, rebates and other efficiency incentive programs provided to the town of Orleans by the Compact totaled approximately $148,018 and brought savings to 218 participants of $98,503 or about 492,513 kilowatt-hours of energy saved for 2008. 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 energy education to the schools in town including Lighthouse Charter School and Orleans Elementary School through teacher training, materials, and classroom visits. • The Compact sponsored science teacher, Mr. Paul Niles, Lighthouse Charter School, to attend the national summer NEED teacher training in Galveston, Texas, July, 2008. • The 2.04 kWh 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 CO2 from entering the atmosphere in 2007. Over its lifetime, 142 the electric production stands at over 5,156 kWh with over 8,899 Ibs of CO2 avoided. • Twelve Low-Income homes were retrofitted for a reduction in energy usage and increased comfort. • In a project begun in 2007, the Water Department in 2008 received an additional $11,665 in efficiency upgrades to their pumps and motors which reduced electric demand by 9 kW and consumption by 23,496 kWh annually. Respectfully submitted, Richard Philbrick, Orleans Representative CAPE COD WATER PROTECTION COLLABORATIVE The Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative is a 17 member County agency. Each of the 15 Cape towns appoints a representative to the Governing Board whose membership also includes 2 members appointed by the County Commissioners. The mission of the Collaborative is to offer a coordinated approach to enhance the water and wastewater management efforts of towns, the Regional Government and the Community, and to provide cost effective and environmentally sound wastewater infrastructure, thereby protecting Cape Cod's shared water resources. The Collaborative seeks funding support for the Cape communities, establishes priorities, directs strategy, builds support for action, and fosters regionalism. The Collaborative is staffed by a part-time Executive Director and meets monthly, usually at the County Courthouse. The Collaborative maintains a website, www.capekeepers.orq. that provides current information to the general public concerned with the water quality of Cape Cod. The primary focus for the Collaborative this year was the successful pursuit of state funds to support Cape Cod wastewater initiatives. The Collaborative, working closely with Senator Robert O'Leary (D- Barnstable) Representative Sarah Peake (D- Provincetown) and the other members of the Cape legislative delegation, secured passage of landmark legislation providing our communities with access to 0% interest State Revolving Fund loans. The passage of this legislation was the Collaborative's highest priority and stands to save Cape communities tens, if not hundreds of millions of dollars as wastewater treatment projects are constructed. Details of the legislation can be found on the capekeepers site. The Collaborative also invested heavily in increase public awareness of the effects of nitrogen on Cape waterways. The Collaborative published and distributed 100,000 copies of and educational brochure, Bring Back the Blue, through newspapers, businesses, non-profits and local governments. The brochure can be found on the capekeepers site. Public outreach efforts also included maintaining and improving the Cape Keepers website as a primary source of up to date information and as a resource to the public and local officials. The Collaborative also met with local officials throughout the Cape to highlight available county services to assist in nutrient management 143 While much has been accomplished, much remains to be done. The Collaborative will continue to support the efforts of Cape communities to maintain the quality of our waterways. Respectfully submitted, Augusta McKusick, Chairwoman and Orleans representative CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE The Charter Review Committee has completed the work outlined it its Charge and as required under the Orleans Home Rule Charter Chapter 6-9-2. After thirty-one meetings; receipt, review, and deliberation of more than 300 suggestions, recommendations, and two Public Hearings, the CRC prepared and submitted nineteen Articles of Amendment to the May 12, 2008 Annual Town Meeting. Of the recommended Articles, seventeen passed by the necessary two-thirds or unanimous votes; one article (Article 33) passed following a Town Meeting amendment to increase the proposed quorum reduction (currently 5%) from 150 to 200 and one article (Article 35, recommending a 3 year term limit for the Board of Selectmen with one year "off') narrowly failed by only 5% to meet the 2/3rds vote requirement. In July, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts office of the Attorney General issued their position on the eighteen articles. All articles were approved, with recommended clarifications to Articles 43 (Elected Town Boards and Officers-Old Kings Highway District Committee), 45 (Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners), 46 (Citizen Participation) and 50 (Definitions-"appropriate local media"). Further, required the Board of Selectmen to Petition the General Court for legislative approval that the Town Clerk can be a non-resident (Article 42, Appointments). At the October 27, 2008 Special Town Meeting the Attorney General clarifications to Articles 43, 457 46 and 50 were approved unanimously. The Board of Selectmen will petition the General Court in January 2009 for legislative approval that the Town Clerk can be a non-resident (Article 42). The eighteen articles will be placed on the May 2009 ballot for voter approval. Articles approved by the necessary 2/3rds, will then be incorporated in the Orleans Home Rule Charter. The CRC will provide a compact disk (CD) to the Town including all CRC reports to the Board of Selectmen, spreadsheet analyses, minutes and agendas, and other work documents. Materials related to the preparation for the Annual Town Meeting, Special Town Meeting, the Articles of Amendment, a copy of the "doings" and the Attorney General's Letter are attached. The ballot results of the Charter Amendment Articles will be appended to the CD by the Town Clerk following the May 2009 election. The CD will be made available to the next Charter Review Committee for their reference and use. 144 Respectfully submitted, Harry Mirick, Chair CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Citizens Advisory Committee was charged with being the link to the townspeople for communicating relevant wastewater management planning, including provisions of the Draft Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) under development by the Wastewater Management Steering Committee. To maintain close coordination with the WMSC and the Town's wastewater planning consultant, CAC members regularly attended WMSC meetings and coordinated with the WMSC on all CWMP public education and publicity initiatives. Based on the Committee's recommendation and with the concurrence of the WMSC, the "Wastewater Public Education Tasks Plan March — October 2008" was developed by the Committee to guide the efforts of both committees to get the public up to speed on the contents of the developing Draft Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan over the next several months. The "Education Plan" identified and assigned tasks to CAC and WMSC members relating to several upcoming milestones in CWMP development, including the report to the Annual Town Meeting (May 12th) of the status of the Draft CWMP, a public meeting (May 22nd) to review the new "Detailed Evaluation of Alternatives" chapter of the Plan, the seven neighborhood informational workshops scheduled for July and August, a public meeting in October to brief citizens on the completed Draft CWMP, and to publicize the warrant article of the fall Special Town Meeting seeking Draft CWMP approval. The Committee worked closely with the WMSC in developing and distributing an informational brochure for Annual Town Meeting attendees and for mailing to all households, about the Plan's status and about the summer informational workshops schedule. In addition, the Committee did extensive work in developing, and fine-tuning with the WMSC, the posters and maps for the summer workshops, which enabled each workshop leader team (one WMSC member and one CAC member) to "speak to" the posted materials. More than 500 citizens attended the workshops, and the Committee assisted fully in putting them on and in collecting citizen inputs. In addition, all publicity for these events was generated by the CAC, including "Orleans 18" television coverage, press releases, informational flyers to hand out, public service announcements on local radio stations, and postings on the Town web site and on both the "Orleans 18" government access and the Comcast channel 17 public access electronic bulletin boards. The CAC devoted many hours to handing out flyers to advertise the two public meetings on CWMP development and both the Annual and Special Town Meetings. With its public education work essentially completed with the Special Town Meeting's approval of the Draft CWMP on October 27th, the Chairman recommended that the Board of Selectmen dissolve the Citizens Advisory Committee, as the tasks in the Charge had been successfully completed. The Board of Selectmen took that action in 145 November, thanking all current and former CAC members for their dedicated service over the past seven years. Respectfully submitted, John Hodgkinson, Chairman CIVIL DEFENSE On behalf of all Town employees who work when our community is faced with potential manmade or natural disasters, I present the 2008 Civil Defense (Emergency Management) report. This year we made a significant improvement in our notification efforts during emergencies. Town Meeting approved funds and we contracted with CODE RED, a company specializing in emergency notifications. We can now send a phone message to every household in town within ten minutes informing citizens of potential problems and our efforts in bringing the emergency to a successful conclusion. Through efforts by Barnstable County Sheriff Jim Cummings, we met with radio stations so that 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. Our participation with the Regional Emergency Planning Committee is going to significantly improve our service to the community. One area is participating in "regional" shelters. On the lower cape the Red Cross will open the Nauset Regional High School and the Cape Cod Technical School in Harwich as regional shelters that will be supplied and manned should we need them. We can continue to operate ours in the Town Hall if it is a minor event however during prolonged major emergencies we are moving toward regionalizing shelters throughout the cape. 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. In October many town departments participated in a table top exercise responding to a fictional hurricane making landfall on Cape Cod. While we did many things right, continued exercises will only lead to improvement and during or critique of the exercise, improvements were already made. The team approach to responding to major events will insure that nothing goes unchecked. I would like to thank all of the town departments for their continued support and assistance in time of emergency. This truly is a exceptional town where all departments work together toward a common goal. Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey J. Roy, Interim Director 146 COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES The Orleans Commission on Disabilities (COD) experienced a promising year of work towards making the town more accessible for everyone. The centerpiece of our progress was around our organizing and running a two-day training for Community Access Monitors. Run by the Massachusetts Office of Disability, this September event certified 40 members of the Cape Cod community to be able to inspect and report on handicapped compliance in both public and private properties. Four members of the COD participated and completed the program. Thanks go to COD members, the State, and the Cape Organization for the Rights of the Disabled (CORD) for all their hard work! Another accomplishment of the COD was to revise our formal charge. This document, not changed since 1995, explains our goals and makeup and is approved by the Board of Selectmen. Due to a historic challenge of meeting our quorum, the charge was amended to require a committee of five members and two associate members. This should help with conducting regular business. (See the entire charge printed below). After an almost two year hiatus, the COD once again has an Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance Officer for the Town of Orleans. The Board of Selectmen, working with the Town Administrator, helped secure Brian Harrison, the Orleans Building Inspector, as our new Officer. We look forward to a productive year with Brian's help and expertise! The COD also made a change in leadership. Great thanks go to the outgoing Chair, Jon Gilmore, for his tireless dedication and pursuit of improved accessibility across the town. The COD has also gotten involved with the replacement of two town piers. The Meetinghouse Pond and River Road structures were built in the 1970s and both are in need of complete reconstruction. The COD is working with the Harbormaster's Office to make both structures more accessible. This may include raising additional funds or seeking grants for the projects. Stay tuned! No report would be complete without a message to the public. The COD is a small committee and we are always looking for new members and involvement on special projects. Please contact us if you have any problems, questions, or want to help! Respectfully submitted, Jamie Balliett, Chairman 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% surcharge on real estate property taxes (surtax) and from a State match of up to 100% of the surtax revenues subject to the availability of State funding. CPA funds are to be spent on open space, community housing, historic preservation and recreation projects which contribute toward achieving the goals of the Committee's Preservation Plan and the Town's Comprehensive Plan and which meet the legal requirements of the CPA. 147 The nine-member Community Preservation Committee, created by State statue and local bylaw, was formed in September 2005, following voter approval of the transfer of the Land Bank to the Community Preservation Act in the spring of 2005. The Committee implements the requirements of the CPA, administers the project selection process and awards funds to eligible projects subject to Town approval. The Committee conducted its third full calendar year of business in 2008. Important activities during the year were: • As 2008 commenced, there were twelve projects, in various stages of completion, being monitored by the Committee to insure that they remained within budget and approved scope and that satisfactory progress was being made towards completion. • At the May Annual Town Meeting, the Committee, after careful review, interviews and a public hearing, recommended ten eligible projects for partial or full funding. Three of these involved additional monies for projects already being financed with Community Preservation funds. The Town Meeting, through Article 4, approved $703,996 to pay interest and principle on Land Bank debt, $174,130 as reserves for future projects, $47,000 for FY'09 Committee expenses and $808,870 for the ten projects. These projects were as follows- 1. Orleans to South Orleans Bike/Walk Path Feasibility Study 2. Sea Call Farm Greenhouse Restoration 3. Cemeteries Condition Assessment 4. Route 6A Affordable Housing Project 5. Federated Church Fire Suppression system 6. Orleans Historical Society Meeting House Electrical System 7. Orleans Historical Society Museum Valuation Ledgers Preservation 8. Orleans Historical Society Historic Video Interviews Preservation 9. Orleans Senior Center Walkway Plans and Specifications 10.Odd Fellows Hall Basement Completion and Fire Safety System • During 2008, four projects were completed and closed out financially. These projects included preservation of Orleans Historical Society Museum artifacts and books, restoration of the Jonathan Young Windmill, a fire suppression system for the Federated Church, and preservation of Orleans Historical Society Museum valuation ledgers. • During the year, the Committee also agreed to use Committee expense monies to engage a consultant to perform a Condominium Purchase and Resale Study for the purpose of examining this as a means of providing additional affordable housing units. The Interim Report was completed in December and is now being reviewed. • As 2009 commences, there are fifteen on-going projects which continue to be monitored by the Committee. During 2008, the State match under the CPA was 80% of Orleans surtax revenues. In 2009, State matching funds are anticipated to decrease even more dramatically to 40% of Orleans surtax revenues. Despite reduced funding, the Community Preservation 148 Committee is committed to continue to support, within the funding available, projects that will preserve the character and beauty of Orleans in the areas of open space, community housing, historic preservation and recreation. Respectfully submitted, Julia S. Enroth, Chairwoman 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 manages the Town's Conservation Areas. 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 2008, the Conservation Commission heard 55 Notices of Intent, 4 Amended Orders, 1 Request for Determination and 153 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 2008, the Conservation Commission continued to support the Parks Department's efforts to improve naturalized areas. The Town has purchased additional acreage at John Kenrick Woods. Some invasive species removal by an independent contractor on Kent's Point was funded by a Barnstable County Land Management Grant. 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 149 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. The 2008 year has proved to be a productive and rewarding year. Our updated Walkway plan received the approval of the Fire Department and soon the bidding process will begin. A sub-committee of the COA met with a representative to investigate the potential for a P.V. Solar installation on the Senior Center building. The COA Board Policies and Procedures sub-committee met to review our existing policies and procedures and make suggestions for improvement. The Orleans COA has become the standard for other COA's to emulate. This past fall, a sub-committee developed a start-up manual for Supportive Dar Programs for all Massachusetts Councils on Aging. The Day Center celebrated its 10 anniversary this year noting that over 300 different participants have benefited from the program with an average of three years each. This program could not prove to be so successful without our program staff; Director, Sue Curcio, Co-Directors, Sharon Chatham, Joseph Manson and Eric Roth and Assistants, Joyce O'Neil and Jerry Csaposs. Through grants, including Elder Services Title IIIB Transportation Grant ($6,000) and Title IIIE Caregiver Grant ($5,000), Executive Office of Elder Affairs Formula Grant ($17,902), Community Preservation Grant ($20,000) community grants ($5,400), Friends ($9,947), Anslow Trust, gift accounts, Moak Scholarship Fund, North Gift Account and Travis Smith Trust Fund, The Day Center income ($152,000) and the Town's funding the COA Budget totalled $486,168 for the 2008 fiscal year. A reading of "Tidings" publication indicates that the COA is the most vital part of our Orleans "family". 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.U.N.E (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elderly). Support groups include Alzheimer's Caregiver Support, Bereavement Support, Chicken Soup for the Caregiver, C.O.P.D., Neuropathy, Parkinson's and Sight Loss Support. Programs and a variety of classes are offered to appeal to our seniors. Fitness Classes, Yoga, Amateur Radio Club, Bayberry quilters, Book Club, Bridge Lessons, Chess Palyers, Duplicate Bridge, Knitters Kintten', Mag Jongg Lessons and Players, Newcomers Cribbage, Model Group and Painters, Oil Painting Classes, Senior Tennis and Tap Dancing. The Orleans COA is truly all things to our senior citizens. None of these valuable programs would be possible without the dedicated people who are the life blood of the COA. Special thanks and recognition must be given to Sue Beyle and Mary Ellen 150 Lavenberg of the Outreach Department for their ability to meet a myriad of requests. Their coordinated efforts with the Fire Department ensure the safety of our frail elders and referrals to Mental Health Counselor, Sue Wangerman, provides many an opportunity for wellness. Recognition is also noted for the friendly office staff; Principal Clerks, Kelly Ekstrom, Brenda Fernandez and Office Manager, Donna Faivre who keeps things running smoothly when the Director is out of the office. Additional recognition of the Van Drivers, Bob Bishop, Roger Derry, Bill Hannon and custodians Joseph Johnston and Scott Wood. The Orleans COA owes its success to the caring staff led by its dynamic director Elizabeth Smith. Her boundless energy, concern for others and unique managerial style provide the formula for its excellence. The Orleans COA 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. DiBrigida, Chairman 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 $4000 to individual and group projects during the 2009 fiscal year. Please visit http://www.town.orleans.ma.us for more information. Respectfully submitted, Wellesley Marsh, Chairwoman 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. 151 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 2008 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. The Committee's special emphases for the calendar year 2008 were as follows: • Review the Town Building maintenance budgets and the condition of the various town buildings. • Develop a financial baseline for various Water and Waste Water Management options. • Analyze options regarding Wind Energy Program for related expenses and potential revenue. • 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. • Review methods of obtaining Grant programs and opportunities for Town projects. • Meet with and review mutually beneficial opportunities with Finance Committees from neighboring towns. These efforts will continue in calendar year 2009. Respectfully submitted, Walter L. Bennett, Chairman 152 FIRE/RESCUE DEPARTMENT The following is a report for the Orleans Fire and Rescue Department for 2008: We have had a very busy year with transitions in Command staff to the number of transports to CCH. We spent the first part of this year also recovering from a reduction in staffing due to injuries and long time illnesses. Running short handed we realized what a great asset our staff is. In June, a life long dream and career path goal came true when I was appointed as your 6t" Fire Chief of the Orleans Fire and Rescue Department. Likewise, when I appointed Anthony L. Pike as our Deputy Fire Chief. Barnstable County Sheriff's department continues to receive all of the Orleans 911 calls and dispatches the calls for the Orleans Fire and Rescue Department. This is the most efficient and cost effective method we have found to handle our necessary radio traffic. In addition the staff at the Sheriff's office dispatches all mutual aid requests for the county. We are now in our 20 year at the 58 Eldredge Park Way location and building and while the building is showing signs of aging we continue to invest in timely repairs to its infrastructure. Last year the furnaces were all replaced and this year we have begun to replace exterior trim. While this preventative maintenance will sustain the building it does not increase the size of our fire station or address the needs of the building. It is never a good time to add on to any Town building due to budgets, but we hope not to see this need be placed too far off in the future to cost the Town even more with delays. This spring we placed a US Coast Guard surplus 21 foot rigid hull inflatable in service thanks to the donation of a new 150 horsepower outboard from Mercury and Nauset Marine. This boat is stationed at the end of Goose Hummock dock at a donated slip and is ready to respond to emergencies in Town Cove and in the inlet. Training had been completed and in the event of any emergency our staff as well as the Harbormaster's can operate this craft. In August, we took delivery of our 2008 Sutphen Tower Ladder and began an extensive and lengthy training period. Many hours were spent with the factory representative, Lt. Mike Wilbur from FDNY taught us a Tactics and Strategy class, and many hours behind the wheel in a confidence building atmosphere to gain the proficiency needed to operate this expensive apparatus. In late September, our old Ladder was taken out of service and after swapping certain tools and fittings we placed the new Tower in Service. Following a tragic accident with their Ladder 192 the Provincetown Fire Dept purchased our old Maxim as an interim piece to get them by until a new one can be purchased. In June of 2008, Capt. Minot S. Reynolds retired from the Orleans Fire Dept after 50 years of service to the service to Orleans. "Joe" has been a recipient of the Orleans citizen of the year award, his brothers William and Ronnie, sons Tim and Jim are on our department. His grandson is scheduled to join the department in the fall. We placed the 153 name "Lil Joe" on the officer's door of the new Tower Ladder Truck in honor of Joe's years of service. Late in the year, we took possession of our new 2008 Ford F550 brush truck. It is replacing a three time recycled truck that was built in house a few years ago. By purchasing an F550 when the tank is filled we are still below weight limits and we are able to tow our largest trailer. This brush vehicle also makes a great first response vehicle during the worst inclement weather down tight driveways during storms so we can keep the larger more expensive apparatus on the main roads until they are needed. My thanks to both Apparatus Committees for many months of hard work and hours spent on the many details within budget. They have designed trucks that will service our town form many years and in a variety of situations. Deputy Pike and Capt. Reynolds having served on both committees are due recognition for their efforts as well as the other members. In December, we were advised that we have received one of the 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Government by Senator Kennedy's and Representative Delahunt's offices. This grant will fund the needed exhaust system for our basement apparatus room and a filling station for our SCBA and SCUBA bottles. We currently have to travel to one of our neighboring towns to fill these bottles tying up vehicles and manpower to make the Scott bottles ready for our next call. In addition our Tower Ladder will not be tied up for long periods of time to fill the large cylinder for Tower Air supply. Our share will be less than $5,000 dollars for the over $90,000 grant. Our Grant writer Firefighter Tim Gula deserves the lion's share of credit for this award. 2008 Emergency Medical Services Report The delivery of Emergency Medical Services continues to be an important mission of the Orleans Fire Department. Our personnel arrive on the scene or emergencies within 8 minutes of the request. Our Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics continue to deliver the highest quality pre-hospital care available. This year we retired one of our three ambulances due to excessive mileage. It was replaced with a new custom designed unit with enhanced safety features for our crews and patients. This year, our Emergency Medical Services providers saw new statewide treatment protocols that added more skills and medicines that allow us to better care for our patients. Along with the new protocols, came more strict requirements for Quality Assurance to further ensure high standards of patient care are met. In the coming year, the Orleans Fire Department will look to establishing an electronic patient care reporting system, adding improved airway management equipment, and additional in service training. These improvements will allow our department's Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics to deliver the best possible pre-hospital treatment to the taxpayers and visitors of Orleans. 154 Emergency Responses: Total = 2301 (2007 = 2250) Medical: Total 1805 Fire Calls: Total 496 Priority One Calls 31 Assist 6 Priority Two Calls 803 Brush 7 Priority Three Calls 954 Chimney 2 Priority Four Calls 17 Fire Alarms 181 ALS calls (Paramedic) 834 Gas Leak 8 Station walk-ins 195 Haz-Mat 10 Blood Pressure checks 372 Investigations 155 (down due to unavailability during Water Leaks 9 Increased transports) Marine type calls 8 Transported Patients: (2007 = 1045) Mutual Aid to other FD's 9 Cape Cod Hospital 1046 Motor vehicle crashes 39 Burning without permit 4 Medflight 0 Structure Fire 25 Tech Rescue 6 Mutual Aid: Vehicle Fires 5 To Other Towns 23 Wires Down 18 From Other Towns 44 Med-Flight Stand-by 0 Inspectional Activities Total Inspection for 2008 - 748 (2007 — 761) Smoke Detector system for real estate transactions 117 Carbon Monoxide Detectors for real estate transactions 112 New Home Certificate of Occupancy Inspections 107 New Home Plan review 105 Oil Burner/Tank installation inspections 41 Oil Tank removal inspections 7 Misc. Permits/21 E studies 17 Commercial Property Inspections 125 Preplan meetings 25 Lock Box installations 40 Training, meeting, hearings 38 Drills at Schools and Nursing Homes 14 Respectfully submitted, William P. Quinn Jr., Fire Chief 155 FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE We are pleased to provide this annual message on behalf of the Orleans Fourth of July Celebration Committee. The 2008 Orleans Fourth of July celebration began with the Parade held on Friday, July 4, 2008. This year's Parade had one of the biggest crowds ever and the weather was beautiful. The following evening the Fireworks were held at Rock Harbor at dusk. The weather that evening was hampered by a bit of rain and fog but in spite of the poor weather, the fireworks went off as scheduled. The display was spectacular and the spirit of those watching was not dampened by the weather. Again, the Fireworks were fully funded by the Friends of the Fourth through private donations. Many thanks from the Committee and the Town of Orleans. Additionally, we would like to thank the Orleans Police and Fire Departments for their time and hard work. It was much appreciated. The theme of this year's parade was "Our Town by the Sea". A fourth grader at the Orleans Elementary School, Alexander Fay-Smith, created this slogan and entered it in the Orleans Elementary School Parade Theme Contest. Steve Edwards was this year's Grand Marshall. Steve worked for over three decades as a Member of the Orleans Fire and Rescue, and for the last number of years, as the Town of Orleans Fire Chief. Chief Edwards also served as the Town of Orleans Emergency Management Director for many years. As always, there were many creative entrants in the Parade this year, with much enthusiasm for the new environmental category. We had 69 parade entries, a great turnout, and we happily welcomed new groups and many faithful returnees. 2008 Parade Winners Business Cateaory General 1St - Fritz Haubner Memorial Award 1St - Bob Ward Memorial Award The Farm Orleans Animal Hospital 2nd - Fitness Revolution 2nd - Meeting House Preschool 3rd - Salt Water Grill 3rd - Orleans Cardinals Familv/Supporting Families Environmental 1St - Stewart Family 1St - Nauset Fish Market 2nd - Bee Mobile 2nd- Green Energy 3rd -The Real Estate Company 3rd - Orleans Pond Coalition We are looking forward to next year's Fourth of July celebration activities. The Parade will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2009. The Fireworks will be held on Friday, July 3rd with a rain date of Sunday, July 5t". As usual, the Fireworks will be displayed over Rock Harbor. 156 Respectfully submitted, Ingrid Moyer, Co-Chairman Jane Peno, 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 1,340 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 125 aids to navigation, vessel pump-out service, marine animal rescue, herring run maintenance and restoration, marine rescue, emergency towing and 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 2008, our Department maintained over 750,000 quahaugs on the town grant site located in Town Cove. We maintained 800,000 juvenile oysters that were planted in the wild during November and December. In addition, we worked with the Barnstable County Cooperative Extension 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 three years has been exceptional and it is our intent to continue with our work with this species. • Herring Run Maintenance. With the help of volunteers, our Department performed numerous clean-ups of the herring run located at Pilgrim Lake and the creek connecting Rock Harbor with Cedar Pond. We offer our special thanks to Judith Bruce, the Orleans Pond Coalition, Jeff Norgeot, Albert Avellar and Lara Slifka of the Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen's Association for all of their hard work. Our Shellfish and Waterways Advisory Committee coordinated a herring counting program to document the health of the population in Pilgrim Lake. Many thanks to all of the volunteers who gave their time to this project. I would like to express my sincerest thanks to those residents and town employees who so greatly assisted us during 2008. Specifically, I would like to thank Parks & Beaches Superintendent Paul Fulcher, Fire Chief William Quinn, Deputy Fire Chief Tony Pike, 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. On a more somber note, all of us here at the Department bid a fond farewell to Jane Adams. She will always hold a special place in our hearts. 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. 157 2007 Shellfish Catch Report Shellfish Permits Issued Resident Family Permits: 609 Non-Resident Family Permits: 488 Commercial Permits: 219 Recreational Catch (pounds) Quahaugs 49,695 Soft-shell clams 25,098 Mussels 13,575 Commercial Catch (pounds) Quahaugs 260,849 Soft-shell clams 180,789 Mussels 68,480 Bay scallops 71 Razor clams 14,085 Respectfully submitted, Dawson L. Farber IV HIGHWAY/TRANSFER STATION TREE DEPARTMENT 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 related infrastructure. The Highway Department is also expected to manage Water Quality Storm Water Improvement projects. The Department is also responsible for the repair and maintenance of over 50 town vehicles, heavy equipment and tools. The Highway Department also provides labor and/or equipment to support activities of the Parks Department and the Harbormaster. The major projects managed by the department in 2008 include the following: • Skaket Beach Road Culvert Replacement /Little Namskaket Creek Wetlands Restoration Project was completed. • The Route 39 Drainage and Road Improvements were completed. 158 • Reconstruction of the Main Street/Tonset Road Intersection and Repaving of Main Street was begun and will be completed in the spring of 2009. • The Stormwater and Roadside Improvements project on Rock Harbor Road was completed. • Reconstruction of West Road (from Skaket Corners Shopping Plaza to Skaket Beach Road) was begun and will be completed in the spring of 2009. • A stormwater sedimentation collection structure was installed near the Town Landing on County Road to further remediate the stormwater discharge into Town Cove. • Completed Stormwater Drainage Improvements on Wesquansett Road and on a section of Tonset Road. • Stormwater drainage was installed on Clayton Circle. • The department continued to maintain and repair the town roadways. Significant time and effort was spent addressing potholes, patching areas of deteriorated pavement and the repair and improvement of berming and curbing. • The department spent a significant amount of time, effort and expense addressing deteriorated catch basins and manholes. Over 20 structures were rebuilt in 2008. • 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 375 tons of material from drainage structures. The entire stormwater collection system on West Road including all structures and piping was cleaned and inspected. It should be noted that the material generated from cleaning the Drainage system is a regulated waste material under by the Department of Environmental Protection and its disposal must be permitted. The Highway Department has secured a permit to construct a vegetative berm at an area on the landfill site. The Highway Department manages this material. The permit for the on-site stockpiling of the catchbasin cleanings expires in October 2011. • The Department swept up 856 tons of sand and debris from the roadways and parking lots in 2008. The handling of the street sweepings is also regulated by the Department of Environmental Protection. The Highway Department has secured a permit to construct "sight berms" with the street sweepings in locations around the landfill cap. • 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. 159 With the lack of an adequate facility to maintain larger equipment, this task was again very challenging in FY2008. The current facility is undersized therefore the maintenance of larger trucks and equipment was performed either outside or at the Highway facility on Bay Ridge Lane. 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 facility lots, town parking lots, the Nauset Regional Middle School, the Orleans Elementary School and seven miles of town owned and state owned sidewalks. In 2008 the department responded to 20 recorded winter storm events. Many of these storms were of long duration requiring extended hours for treating the roads. Approximately 400 tons of salt and an equal amount of sand were used over the winter. My sincere gratitude goes to all the department staff and the staff of the Parks Department and Water Department for their dedication support 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. 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 139,850 vehicles that passed through the Transfer Station in 2008 is shown below. Quantities from the 127,400 vehicles in 2007 are included for comparison. 2008 2007 1. Municipal Solid Waste 2300 Tons 2426 Tons 2. Construction and Demolition Debris 415 Tons 433 Tons Total: 2715 Tons 2859 Tons Recycled Materials: 1) Metals (scrap, metal cans) 153 Tons 191 Tons 2) Newspaper (mixed paper) 368 Tons 295 Tons 3) Glass 202 Tons 395 Tons 4) Corrugated Cardboard 96 Tons 93 Tons 5) Plastics 38 Tons 39 Tons 6) Miscellaneous(est.) 20 Tons 20 Tons 7) Brush 520 Tons 614 Tons 8) Yard Waste (est.) 500 Tons 500 Tons Total : 1897 Tons 2147 Tons 160 Other Materials: 2008 2007 1) Mattresses 464 units 363 units 2) Fluorescent Tubes 10,000 linear feet 15,000 linear feet 3) TV's/CRT's 678 units 530 units 4) White Goods* 363 units 360 units 5) Street Sweepings 856 Tons 804 Tons 6) Catch Basin Cleanings 375 Tons 491 Tons *White Goods include: refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, etc. In 2008, the Transfer Station also collected and processed: paint (estimated 950gallons), waste oil (1,525 gallons), used oil filters (0.5 tons), gasoline (534 gallons), and antifreeze (55 gallons). The Transfer Station also sponsored the Household Hazardous Waste Collection event again in 2008. A summary of the materials collected during the event is available at the Transfer Station or on the Town website. The Transfer Station generated the following revenue in 2008 (not including sticker sales): Gate Collections: $68,394, Batteries: $1,624, Cardboard: $4,557, Plastics: $1,398, Paper: $1830. SEMASS also reimbursed the Town for expenditures for fluorescent tube disposal in the amount of: 537.92. In 2008, the Department also continued to operate and maintenance of the Landfill Methane Gas Collection system. The system consists of a series of wells 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. In 2008, the Gift House was reopened to much fanfare. The construction of the Gift House was entirely done by volunteers. The Gift House is entirely operated by volunteers. Thanks go to all those that volunteered in the construction and those that currently volunteer to operate the facility Special thanks go to George Tazzini for his exceptional project management skills and to Joan Reed for her exception handling of the operation of the Gift House. The staff of the Transfer Station is available to discuss any questions or comments concerning solid waste disposal issues. 161 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. We continue to focus on our proactive approach to roadside cutback work to remove and regain control over unwanted vegetation to ensure and a safe roadside and improve roadside maintenance efficiency. NStar continues to work on the reliability of large distribution circuits. This winter trimming was done in South Orleans. The Town's use of chainsaws in daily and emergency work requires proper ongoing training. The Tree Department partnered with the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and the Cape Cod National Seashore to provide hands-on workshops for chainsaws and chippers. Personnel from Tree, Water, Parks and Highway Departments participated in classroom and field instruction for safety and performance. We then incorporated continued training into daily operations and special projects. This successful effort provided mandatory training for personnel, cooperation between departments, efficient execution of responsibilities and improved emergency response. Other notable accomplishments: • The Tree Warden received the 2008 "Outstanding Citizen Forester Award" from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation's (DCR) Urban and Community Forestry Program. • The Town of Orleans has received the Tree City USA Award from the Massachusetts DCR Urban and Community Forestry Program. This is the 11th consecutive year that we have received this prestigious award. • The Tree Department participated in a large work project with the Orleans Elementary School. Along with the Orleans Improvement Association, the Barnstable County Extension Service, Ameri-Corp Cape Cod and Principal Carreiro, we had volunteer work days. These efforts included installation of large memorial stones, creation of a school butterfly garden and an invasive species program. • Sponsored 2nd Arbor Day Event at Bike Path forest restoration site. Volunteers from Nauset High School and Ameri-Corp planted 12 large trees donated by NStar. • Awarded an Ameri-Corp intern two days a week for one year. This individual will concentrate on the Orleans Tree Inventory. • The Tree Department continued coordination with the Ameri-Corp Cape Cod volunteer program. This year's projects included environmental work at Sea Call Farms, Orleans Elementary School, Orleans Rail Trail and the Town's Watershed. • This winter a suitable Tree Department workshop was built at the Highway Department. This allowed for a dedicated storage and maintenance space for equipment. The work was done in-house and built with materials donated 162 by the Parks Department and leftover material from the construction of the Gift House. 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 6 occasions during the year to conduct business. 1. Five 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 14: • Public Hearing held as a result of a request from Richard Manginelli to demolish a house at 89 Tar Kiln Rd. The Commission had met previously to discuss the request, and had visited the house. Based on the importance of the house, the abundant historic fabric both on the exterior and within the interior, the Commission voted to invoke the 12 month demolition delay. Subsequently, Mr. Manginelli decided to examine options for preserving the house. March 7: • Public Hearing held as a result of a request from Richard Pell to demolish a house at 114-118 Barley Neck Rd. Mr. Pell was represented by Sarah Turano- Flores of Nutter McCLennen and Fish, attorneys and by Peter Polhemus of Polhemus, Savery, Da Silva, Architects. The Commission found, after hearing arguments for demolition based on the poor condition of the structure, that the condition survey was inadequate and would not support a demolition approval. The hearing was adjourned to allow the applicant to prepare a more complete survey. April 11: • Continuation of the Public Hearing on the Pell request for demolition at 114-118 Barley Neck Rd. The Commission reviewed the more extensive reports submitted by Mr. Polhemus. The Commission noted that the report prepared by Coastal Engineering appeared to be thorough and responsive to the question at hand, and that it clearly states that "Although the existing building is in poor to fair condition, it is our professional opinion that the existing structure could be salvaged and renovated,...". The Commission therefore decided to invoke the 12 163 month demolition delay. The members were assured by attorney and architect representing Mr. Pell that they would proceed with demolition following this 12 month period. • Public hearing on the request of the owner at 628 South Orleans Road to demolish a portion of a barn and a chicken coop at the property. It was felt that the demolition and replacement were not destructive of the quality of the original house, and recommended that the demolition be allowed. • Informal hearing on the proposed demolition of a portion of an ell on the rear of an historic house in Orleans. The architect, Sarah Jane Porter showed the Commission sketches describing the demolition and the structure proposed as a replacement. It was felt that the demolition and replacement were not destructive of the quality of the original house, and recommended that she proceed to request a formal hearing on the proposed demolition. July 30: • Public Hearing on the request by architect Sarah Jane Porter for demolition of a portion of a house at 106 Quanset Road, the former Mayo/Hammatt house, owned by Ivan and Julie Humphreys. The Commission visited the property and determined that the addition was not a key element, that most of it was not historic, and voted to allow the demolition to go forward. October 14: • Hearing on application of Kim Vonthaden to install dormers on the existing roof of a house at 23 Champlain Road. The Commission found that they were in general agreement with the design and noted that the referral was made in error, in that it did not involve a change in the footprint of the historic structure. • Hearing on application of Roger Stacey to build a barn attached to his house at 626 South Orleans Road, Orleans. (The Commission had previously reviewed this property in connection with demolitions.) The Commission had no objections to the proposal. 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 14: • Reaardina oral history video tapes made in 1991and 92 by Orleans residents recountina their experiences in Orleans. CPC funds were requested to edit and produce DVD's of these videos; Town Counsel requested that the Commission determine whether the oral histories have historic value. The Commission found that the videos contain historic information and are a window on the historic culture of the Town of Orleans and decided to designate the videos as historic documents. • Reaardina a video documentary beina made by Liz Arao portravina the oriainal Orleans Arena Theater. Ms. Argo requested money from CPC to finish the documentary. After discussion of various historic events that had occurred at the theater (including the premier of a play by Kurt Vonnegut) the Commission voted to support Ms. Argo's request for funding from CPC as a way to preserve this important aspect of Orleans history. 164 February 5: • Sea Call Farm Supporters requested funds to restore/reconstruct two greenhouses that were part of the ensemble of buildings on the farm when it was in operation — one attached to the farmhouse and one separated from all other buildings on the site. Town Counsel, Michael Ford had questioned whether the Sea Call Farm greenhouse project could be considered historic preservation. Because part of the original frame, some cement blocks, and other odds and ends remain from the detached greenhouse and will be reused, and construction will be as close to the original design (via pictures) as possible the Commission voted to approve reconstruction using old materials where possible, plus new as needed, to recreate the greenhouses. • The Orleans Historical Commission requested funds from the CPC to hire a consultant to prepare condition assessments and plans to restore all four Town- owned cemeteries in Orleans. OHC indicated that cemetery evaluation is an appropriate use of CPC funds. • The Federated Church of Orleans requested CPC funding for re-imbursement of the expense of a fire suppression system. The Commission found that, although there should have been more input from the OHC as to the system's design, the building is historic and should be protected. The Commission felt that the CPC should be free to make a decision as it saw fit on the funding request, but that a deed restriction should be obtained as a quid pro quo for the funding. A second request from the Federated Church asked for funding for improvements to the Memorial Garden on the west side of the church. The Commission determined that, because it exhibited no elements of preservation planning, the funding request be denied. • The Orleans Historical Society (O.H.S.) requested funding to upgrade the electrical system in their building. In a recent survey of the building it was discovered that certain parts of the wiring are in dangerous condition. The Commission supported the request. • The O.H.S. requested funds to be used in the restoration of Tax Valuation ledgers dated 1861 to 1941. The OHC agreed that this is an appropriate use of CPC funds. • The O.H.S. requested funds for the transfer from video tape to DVD of interviews and events made by Tom Cronin in Orleans between 1990 and 2003. The interviews involve senior, and in some cases, well known individuals, discussing elements of the History of Orleans. Mr. Cronin proposed to edit and remix the material on the tapes to produce high-quality videos with a strong narrative flow. The commission supported the proposal as an appropriate use of CPC funds, noting their previous designation of the videos as historic documents. • The Odd Fellows requested additional funding from the CPC to continue work started. They proposed to finish the basement, install a fire suppression system, and install a new fire escape. The OHC acknowledged the need to protect the historic building with a fire suppression system as soon as possible. The Odd Fellows also sought funding for work to be done on the plumbing, which the Commission determined was not historic and, therefore, should not qualify for historic preservation funds. The Commission found that, although it agreed with the concepts presented by the Odd Fellows to the OHC, - final approval for further work on the building be withheld pending the Odd Fellows provision of an 165 appropriate set of plans outlining work already done and planned future work, showing the impact on the historic resource. • The Academy Playhouse requested funding to make the building handicapped accessible. The OHC found the project to be an appropriate use of funds but questioned whether a project of this magnitude was the most effective use of limited CPC funds for historic preservation. The Commission encouraged the use of matching funds for this work. 3. The Commission issued a Request for Proposal for a condition assessment for the 4 Town-owned cemeteries, using plans and photographs developed by interns during the previous summer. The requested assessment included a requirement for an estimate of the cost of restoration. 3 bids were received, and the project was awarded at approximately half the projected bid amount. The successful bidder indicated that the reason for the low amount was the quality of the documentation done by the interns, which effectively limited their on-site survey time. 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 also recognize the excellent attention to residents needs provided by Pamela Michalski, President of the Tenants Organization. Respectfully submitted, Richard Miller, Chairman & Timothy Buhler, Executive Director 166 JOINT COMMITTEE ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING The Joint Committee on Affordable Housing is charged with the task of coordinating the Town's efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing. The committee regularly interacts with state agencies and housing advocacy groups. The committee consists of members of the Affordable Housing Task Force appointed by the Board of Selectmen and the elected members of the Orleans Housing Authority. We are ably assisted by the Director of Planning and Community Development and the Executive Director of the Orleans Housing Authority. In 2008, the committee issued an RFP to develop a rental apartment project at a parcel on Route 6A. Unfortunately, no bids were received. The Committee plans to seek Town Meeting approval of a smaller project on the site, and would like to make the units available for purchase by income-qualified, first-time homebuyers. The committee continues to search out opportunities to work with private property owners to develop affordable housing. In 2008, the committee oversaw a condominium purchase & resale feasibility study. The study demonstrated the potential to purchase existing housing units and resell them with affordable deed restrictions. It is hoped that a pilot project can be initiated in 2009. Respectfully submitted, Rosalie Cameron, Chairman 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. Summer sampling of our embayments continued with three locations along Cape Cod Bay, three in Nauset estuary and nine in the Orleans' section of Pleasant Bay. Nitrogen added from septic systems, fertilizer use, and road runoff causes stress in the marine environment, explosions of algae growth, and unhealthy levels of dissolved oxygen in the water. This is particularly acute in enclosed salt water ponds in our estuaries during the warm summer months. In addition, the Task Force provided water quality monitoring and logistics support for two research projects: 1.) a National Parks Service nutrient and eelgrass monitoring study and 2.) a bio-optical model/eelgrass monitoring project sponsored by Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, and NOAA. This year the Massachusetts Estuaries Project draft report for Cape Cod Bay was published. It indicates that the Namskaket and Little Namskaket Creeks are healthy estuaries, but that the waters in the inner basin of Rock Harbor are not. The MEP reports are being utilized to formulate the town's Comprehensive Wastewater Plan. 167 The Freshwater Lake and Pond Monitoring Program continues 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 2008, freshwater pond samples were collected by volunteers from 16 Orleans ponds. This summer several ponds showed the signs of stress with algae blooms and fish kills evident. The declining water quality in freshwater ponds is caused by phosphorus, 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 ponds by reducing the use of fertilizers and choosing to use dishwashing detergents that do not contain phosphorus. 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. Volunteers are needed each summer to carry out monitoring in our estuaries and freshwater ponds. Those with boats, canoes or kayaks are urgently needed. Training will be provided. Contact information can be left with the Planning Department at Town Hall. The Task Force wishes to honor several long-standing volunteers who have spent many years advocating for the health of Orleans waters. Bea Auty and Don Powers have both retired from the Task Force after many years of dedication and service to the Town. Peg and Bob Wineman retired last year from their role as coordinators of the Pleasant Bay samplers. We thank them and all the volunteers who have faithfully captured water samples through the past ten years. More than 200 citizen volunteers have been involved in the collection of estuary data in Orleans in the past decade. Through their efforts they have added significantly our knowledge and appreciation of the value of our town's marine and aquatic resources. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn L. Kennedy, Chairman NAUSET REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE With the generous support of our four region towns, Brewster, Eastham, Orleans, and Wellfleet, the students in our Region Schools have established new high watermarks in student achievement. Nauset Regional Middle School provides its students with a range of programs that address academic, social and physical development. From exemplary special needs programs to honors courses, the school consistently challenges the academic progress of its young scholars. In the world of technology, the school now has four computer labs and provides varied technology instruction to all students. Our health and physical education components continue to focus on nutrition, exercise, and behavioral health issues related to student development. Through the efforts of each grade level counselor, all students participate in activities which address both inside and outside-of- school concerns such as peer mediation, anti-bullying strategies, and conflict resolution. The MCAS test scores continue to demonstrate the school's commitment to academic excellence. Mathematics, English/Language Arts, and the sciences are the focus of 168 staff development programs aimed at improving the overall scholastic accomplishments of the student body. Augmenting this emphasis on academics are programs such as Future Problem Solvers, Model U.N., Book Bowl, and Destination Imagination. A robust interscholastic sports program helps to complement the Middle School's goal of preparing students for a successful transition to high school. As an example of how a partnership between a supportive community and committed educators, students and parents can achieve the very best In high school education, look no further than Nauset Regional High School. Nauset is only one of two high schools in the Commonwealth to receive the National Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence. MCAS scores placed our students in the top 5% of Massachusetts high schools, and our SAT scores were the highest in school history. Exceptional performances resulted in two students selected as All-State Chorus members, one student as an All-State Orchestra member, the Honors Chorus performing at Carnegie Hall, numerous All-Conference and All-State athletes, and our Drama Program crowned as Drama State Champions over 250 other high schools. With all of this activity, Nauset High students were still able to contribute over 5,000 hours of community service to our four town district. This year we will be saying goodbye to Superintendent Michael Gradone. He has guided the Nauset District with a steady hand, keen intellect, and open heart for the past seventeen years. We have been extremely fortunate to have had Mike with us for all this time. It is with the utmost gratitude that we say, "Thank you, Superintendent Gradone." Respectfully submitted, Robert Jones, Chairman OLD KING'S HIGHWAY REGIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE The Old King's Highway Regional Historic District Committee, acting under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 470, Acts of 1973, as amended by Chapter 278 and 845, Acts of 1975, reviews applications of residents of the district for appropriateness. The Committee met eleven times in 2008. Nine Certificates of Exemption were accepted and 22 Certificates of Appropriateness were approved. Respectfully submitted, Paul Leach, Chairman OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE Approximately 5.0 acres of open space were protected permanently in 2008 through the Town's purchase of additional holdings from the Sparrow family of South Orleans. The new parcel has frontage on Namequoit Road and Route 28 and abuts John Kenrick Woods to the rear. It does not include the family homestead at 353 South Orleans Road. 169 This acquisition was the second transaction proposed by the Committee since the end of the Land Bank in 2005. The Committee was successful in obtaining grants from the state to fund this $600,000 acquisition. The State Land and Water Program provided $500,000, and approximately $25,000 came from the mitigation account provided by the development of the new Shaw's supermarket. The voters had to raise $75,000 from Proposition 2 '/2 debt exclusion for the remaining 12.5% of the purchase price. The Committee has continued to work closely with the Orleans Conservation Trust. The Trust was able to protect an additional 11.4 acres of land in Orleans by receiving and holding permanent Conservation Restrictions. Finally, the Open Space Committee worked with the Orleans Conservation Commission and the Community Preservation Committee to purchase a Conservation Restriction on land belonging to the Odd Fellows at the corner of Rock Harbor and Namskaket Roads. This highly visible property just west of Orleans Center will now be permanently protected as open space. All of these efforts by public and private action have resulted in the permanent protection of an additional 17.2 acres of open space in Orleans. 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 in 1999, over 247 acres of land have been protected or 62% 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 land owners to preserve land with Conservation Restrictions has made a significant addition to earlier Land Bank efforts. Completing the remaining 38% of the 400-acre goal is very important but will be considerably more difficult now that Land Bank funding has been eliminated. 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 Strong academic achievement enhanced through the arts, expansive cultural events, community outreach, staff professional development, welcoming the community into our school as partners in education and our dedicated staff are the ingredients that define Orleans Elementary School. Student enrollment in our Pre-K-Grade 5 school continued to hover around 203, with 11 new students who enrolled during the summer months, coupled with 3 others who relocated outside of Orleans. Six new teachers were hired to replace retirees and mentoring programs put in place with current staff to adequately prepare them to meet high professional expectations. Academic focus areas have continued to be on improved student writing skill development and mathematical problem solving. Curriculum pacing, student 170 assessment, and corresponding data analysis is accentuated by the effort of our school based Subject Coordinators. Integrated instruction with the arts and diverse subject areas was promoted by the school-wide theme "Growing and Going Green", 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 MCAS student performance levels in mathematics, literacy and science continued to be ranked very high. Educationally rich community support is an asset that brings creativity and vividness to the learning processes at Orleans Elementary School. The Academy of Performing Arts, Nauset Garden Club, Orleans Cardinal Baseball Team, AmeriCorps Cape Cod, Orleans Elks, Orleans Rotary Club, Kiwanis, AmeriCorps Cape Cod, Police and Fire Departments, Cape Cod 5 Bank, Sovereign Bank, Rockland Trust Bank, Cape National Seashore, Cape Technology Collaborative, Orleans Historical Society, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Friends of Pleasant Bay, Museum of Natural History, Cape Cod Symphony Outreach Program, Spirit of America Band, Masons, Snow Library, The Captain Linnell House and many local business owners, artists, performers and community members have also given generously of time and resources to enhance student learning in 2008. Field trips set the stage for learning outside the four walls of the classroom and provided focused and engaged first hand experience. 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 and the Orleans Convalescent and Retirement Home. Cultural events brought in to the school encouraged excitement, creativity, enhanced critical thinking skills and expanded experience backgrounds. Students were exposed to performances in the arts and sciences, safety, history, the environment, literacy, social services and health. We particularly thank our Orleans Parent Teacher Organization and local grant funding sources for supporting many of these key events. Participation in school-based community outreach projects models the very characteristics of citizenship our students experience from Orleans and wider Cape Cod community. The importance of supporting others was accomplished through monthly student visits to The Orleans Convalescent and Retirement Home, two food drives for Lower Cape Outreach and local food pantries, Relay for Life, and The Baby Center of Hyannis. 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 continued in to 2008. 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. 171 A community school welcomes its own back in, with 2008 being no exception. A Grandparents and Special Persons' Day, Family Math Night and Family Literacy Night, Summer and Fall Luncheon Sizzlers for 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. The physical plant was enhanced with an outdoor classroom "The Secret Garden" and a new Math / Science Lab. Repairs on the school's HVAC system, security system, replacement of key windows and doors, interior and exterior painting, floor the installation and security and safety adjustments represent some of the many repairs accomplished during the year. An effort to update maintenance equipment was also undertaken. Orleans Elementary School, its staff and community members set the stage for a vibrant learning environment filled with commitment, achievement and excellence in 2008. It is through this combined effort that the children continued to be 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 the community's support has made a difference and is much appreciated. Respectfully submitted, Diane J. Carreiro, Principal PARKS & BEACHES Off Road Vehicle trail closures, protection of listed shorebirds, and erosion at the southern tip of Nauset Beach continued to make news in 2008. Nauset Spit was closed to Off Road Vehicle travel in stages starting on May 31, 2008 and completely reopened on August 15, 2008. During a majority of the closure only 3/8ths of a mile was open to vehicle travel. On the South End of Nauset Beach the trails were closed to Off Road Vehicle travel from June 11, 2008 to July 23, 2008. Vehicle escorts were provided to Camp Owners, Cape Cod Mosquito Control and the Cape Cod National Seashore during the closure. Erosion on the Southern tip of Nauset Beach continued at a rapid rate. Only five of the original camps in the first village remain. All five of the camps have been moved at least once and sit on temporary foundations at this time. During the month of December the southern tip stabilized and started to migrate Southwesterly. With any luck the five remaining camps will survive. Due to the significant changes on South Beach the Orleans Board of Selectmen voted to terminate the existing Beach agreement with the Town of Chatham, with the hopes of negotiating a new agreement. A new agreement was negotiated and subsequently signed on January 16, 2009. 172 At a Joint Meeting in November between the Orleans and Chatham Boards of Selectmen they unanimously voted to ask our Representative Sarah Peake and Senator O'Leary for help in negotiating less restrictive terms for passage of Off Road Vehicles past unfledged Piping Plover chicks. The Federal Fish and Wildlife agency has been extremely helpful, whereas the State Fish and Wildlife agency has been less than helpful. In order for the town to receive a three year permit the State agency would require the Town to kill all Foxes, Coyotes, Skunks and Opossums each year of the three year permit. It is nice to know that a State agency whose job is to protect all wildlife within the State would recommend the killing of four different species to protect another species. Off Road Vehicle Registrations were down by 11% as predicted. The number of Off Road Vehicle permits sold was as follows: Orleans Resident Stickers 2001 Chatham Resident Stickers 380 Non-Resident Over Sand Stickers 1001 Non-Resident Self Contained Stickers 100 Camp Owner/Licensees Stickers (Chatham/Orleans) 42 The daily Off Road Vehicle limit was reached 5 days on the South End of Nauset Beach and on 24 days on the North End. The mail-in Off Road Vehicle sticker program continues to be very successful. 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. For the first time we had a pair of Piping Plovers nest on the Bay Side near Big Namskaket Creek. All four chicks survived to fledge. The following data was compiled for the 2008 season: Piping Plovers 28 Pairs Least Terns 42 Pairs Common Terns 0 Pairs Roseate Terns 0 Pairs American Oyster Catcher 1 Pair The productivity rate for Piping Plovers was 1.93 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 and Black Backed Gulls. Revenue derived from beach parking increased by 6%. 173 The following is a breakdown of Beach revenue for the 2008 season: Daily Parking/Visitor stickers 777,567 Off Road Vehicle Permits 273,565 Concession 101,318 Other Various Fees/Fines 3,395 TOTAL 1,155,845 The following are Parking Lot, Beach Patrol and Lifeguard Activities for the 2007 season. Activity Nauset Skaket Pilgrim* First Aids 224 136 8 Major First Aids 20 6 1 Assists/Rescues 45 5 0 Lost Children 29 24 2 No Swimming Allowed 2 1 0 Restricted Swimming 5 1 0 Rescue Squad Response 12 5 0 Fire Responses 1 0 0 Police Response 7 61 3 Vehicle Stops/Warnings 67 0 0 Citations 27 0 0 Court Cases 10 0 0 Stuck Vehicle 44 0 0 Vehicle Fires 0 0 0 Overturned Vehicles 0 0 0 Vehicle Lost in Surf 2 0 0 Numbers of Vehicles Suspended 2 0 0 *No Statistical Data from Aug 17- Sept 1 as there were no lifeguards at Pilgrim. The parking lot at Nauset was full fourteen times and Skaket Parking Lot was full 51 times. The sunny weather this past summer contributed to the six percent increase we had in parking revenue. This increase made up for the loss in revenue sales from Off Road Vehicle stickers. In a survey we found that revenue at the three Ocean side Beaches run by the Cape Cod National Seashore (Nauset Light, Coast Guard and Marconi) were down four percent. Thanks to Police Chief Roy we received permission from the State to place a portable lighted message board on the Mid Cape Highway to inform visitors about the availability of parking at Nauset Beach. In the limited time that it was on the Highway we saw a significant increase in sales at Nauset. The return of sand bars and the increase in the width of the Public Beach area has also contributed to the increased use of Nauset Beach over the last two years. 174 Skaket beach continues to be over crowded at high tide. With the increase of drop offs and the 30 to 80 cars that are parking by the Captain Linnell house, the facilities are overburdened. Another area that is overburdened is the Parking area by the former Gavigan cottage on Cape Cod Bay. The area is laid out for 8-10 cars maximum, but as many as 22 cars have been observed parked in this area. This should be turned into a sticker only parking area during July and August. The Monday Night Concerts at Nauset Beach continue to be a big success. Ball fields, playgrounds and walking trails continue to see an increase in useage. Major repairs due to erosion will need to be completed at Kent's Point walking trails because of the high use. Invasive species removal and plantings of native species as well as wild flowers at conservation areas continues. New walking trails were created at two new conservation properties this past year. The Orleans Improvement Association continues to contribute to the beautification of Town Properties. Eight Thousand dollars was contributed for the relocation of six trees from the village Green to the Nauset Middle School and the removal of three Locust trees as well as planting a new Town Christmas tree on the Green in memory of the association's past- President, Jane Parish. They also contributed towards new lights and electrical outlets at the Village Green and Academy Place. The Orleans Athletic Association has applied for a Yawkey Grant worth $150,000 as a portion of $300,000 of improvements at Eldredge Field. They should know if they are successful by the end of January. Unfortunately we lost another former Parks and Beaches employee this past year. Jane Adams who was fondly known as the Cookie Fairy will be missed by everyone she touched. Her ready smile, infectious laugh and good will shall always be remembered. In closing I would like to thank my entire full and part time staff for their hard work and dedication. The taxpayers, visitors and I appreciate all that you accomplish. To all the other Town Departments, especially the Police and Fire, thanks for your continued cooperation in helping the Parks & Beaches Department provide the service they are expected of. Respectfully submitted, Paul O. Fulcher, Parks & Beaches Superintendent PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD On May 6, 2008, the Personnel Advisory Board held a public meeting to consider a proposed Article for the Town Meeting Warrant in May, 2008. 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. 175 Rolf Soderstrom and Norris Shook were re-appointed for another three year term and we also welcomed our newest member, Ken Rowell, who was also appointed to a three yearterm. This summer, Ken represented the Personnel Advisory Board on a review board for the classification compensation study committee. Other members included union personnel and the assistant town manger. As of this date in 2008, 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 2008, The Planning Board approved two Definitive Subdivision Plans, which created seven buildable lots. The Planning Board also endorsed six Approval Not Required Plans, which created eight new buildable lots. Four public hearings were held for the trimming or removal of trees; three of the requests were approved. The Planning Board developed three zoning amendments, of which two were approved by the Town Meeting in May. The Seashore Conservancy District was amended to be consistent with the National Seashore boundary, and the definitions of "apartment" and "buildable upland" were revised. A proposal to require Architectural Review Committee approval of residential developments with proposed building coverage greater than 4,000 square feet was indefinitely postponed. The Board also successfully supported passage of the Drainage and Erosion Control bylaw. The Board worked with the Cape Cod Commission on a land use vision map for Orleans, which was approved and incorporated into the updated Regional Policy Plan (RPP). When the RPP is approved, Orleans will have the discretion to amend Development of Regional Impact (DRI) thresholds within the village and industrial districts. During the development of the comprehensive wastewater management plan (CWMP), the Planning Board considered growth & development impacts if parts of the town are connected to public sewer. The Board has advised the Town's consultant on estimated growth potential for the business districts. As the CWMP nears implementation, the Board will consider growth control regulations to ensure that future development is consistent with the Orleans Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Board continues to maintain the Orleans Comprehensive Plan to ensure that it is reflective of the interests and desires of residents for their town. A status report of the 180 action items in the Plan is updated annually. 176 Planning Board members also represent the Board by serving on the following boards/committees: Sims McGrath, Jr. - Wastewater Management Steering Committee and the Wastewater Management Validation & Design Committee; Sims McGrath and John Fallender - Zoning Bylaw Task Force; John Ostman - Community Preservation Committee. Respectfully submitted, John Fallender, Chairman PLANNING DEPARTMENT In 2008, the Planning Department supported a number of initiatives to implement the Orleans Comprehensive Plan in addition to its regulatory functions. Passage of the draft Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan by the October Town Meeting was a milestone for the Planning Department, and sets in motion a number of steps to be taken in 2009 to prepare for plan implementation. Other milestones of 2008 include the following: • Completed improvements to Lots Hollow Road under a $550,000 PWED grant. • Secured a grant to study regionalization of wastewater infrastructure, from the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative (CCWPC). • Supported the Planning Board's zoning amendment proposals for the Annual Town Meeting. • Secured consulting services to support efforts of the Renewable Energy/ Wind Committee to examine the installation of a wind turbine in the Watershed. • Prepared Community Preservation Committee applications for the Joint Committee on Affordable Housing. • Administered a study of condominium purchase for affordable housing. • Supported a feasibility study of a South Orleans bike path. • Acted as the Town's liaison for Developments of Regional Impact, including the Community of Jesus, Nickerson Horse Farm, and Daniels Recycling expansion. • Prepared a Commonwealth Capital Program application in support of a successful $500,000 Self-Help grant application for open space purchase of the former Sparrow property in South Orleans. • Orleans representative on CCWPC study of growth impacts of sewering. • Supported GIS mapping for Town departments and committees. Updated the web-based map viewer for improved public access to information. • Initiated a GPS data collection program, and supported data gathering for hydrants, plover nests, and public shade trees. • Participated in the Pleasant Bay Alliance in the update of the Pleasant Bay Resource Management Plan. • Acted as the Selectmen's representative to the Regional Transit Authority. Planning Department staff are grateful to work with a citizenry that cares about their town, and who devote much time and effort to maintaining the civic values of the community. Respectfully submitted, George Meservey, Director of Planning & Community Development 177 PLEASANT BAY ALLIANCE The Pleasant Bay Alliance is an organization of the Towns of Harwich, Orleans, Chatham and Brewster established to coordinate implementation of the Pleasant Bay Resource Management Plan. The plan incorporates the Pleasant Bay Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) and the 21,600-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 2008 include: • The Alliance is grateful to the many volunteers in our water quality monitoring program for accomplishing the eighth successful season of water quality monitoring this summer. • The Alliance submitted the 2008 Pleasant Bay Resource Management Plan Update to the four Town Meetings for approval. All four towns adopted the Plan Update and authorized renewal of the memorandum of agreement forming the Alliance. The 2008 plan update includes a summary of accomplishments and future projects and is available online at www.pleasantbay.ora. • The 2008 Summer Symposium featured the release of new data concerning the condition of the Bay following the 2007 inlet formation. Presenters at the symposium discussed a number of research efforts sponsored by the Alliance. Ted Keon provided an overview of physical changes in the system revealed through aerial photography. Dr. Graham Giese presented an analysis of tide gage measurements. John Ramsey of Applied Coastal Research and Engineering presented changes in flushing and associated nutrient concentrations through an update of the Bay's hydrodynamic and water quality models. Dr. Bob Duncanson presented new water quality data collected by the Water Quality Monitoring Program. • Work progressed on a watershed fertilizer management study. The Alliance contracted with Dr. Martin Petrovic, a national expert in nitrogen leaching to determine an appropriate leaching rate for nutrients from fertilizers. This data will be used to develop outreach and management measures to control fertilizer use in the watershed. • As part of efforts to coordinate local actions to achieve nitrogen thresholds (TMDLs) for Pleasant Bay, the Alliance sponsored three water quality modeling scenario runs to reflect boundary planning conditions. The data from the model runs are available to all towns to assist local efforts to develop comprehensive wastewater management plans. • Conditions in Muddy Creek were the focus of two efforts. The Alliance submitted an application to Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management Wetland Restoration Program to study the feasibility of alternatives to increase flushing at the Route 28 culverts. A study of resources conditions and potential impacts in Muddy Creek resulting from a hypothetical dike installation to increase nitrogen attenuation also was concluded. • The Alliance hired Coastal Engineering to conduct hydrographic surveys of traditional navigable channels to assess current conditions and provide a baseline for monitoring changes in shoaling resulting from the dynamic inlet and beach configuration. 178 • The Alliance provided input on numerous projects and planning efforts including: the Brewster District of Planning Concern and zoning bylaws, the Chatham Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan and the Orleans Draft Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan. 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, Friends of Chatham Waterways and Orleans Pond Coalition. On behalf of the Alliance we wish to thank 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 On behalf of all of the employees whose efforts and energies are reflected in this report, I am pleased to present the 2008 statistics and message from your police department. I am consistently proud of the wonderful work of the men and women of the Orleans Police Department. Quite clearly, the public recognizes and appreciates what we do as an organization because of the many notes, a-mails and comments I get on a regular basis from people who are impressed with their experiences with one of our employees. As Chief, I get to see the work of our staff on a daily basis. It is unfortunate, however, that it usually takes something as serious as a call to 9-1-1 for many members of the public to meet our officers. The department has a variety of outreach efforts to allow the public and police employees to meet in a more relaxed and fun environment. These include our Citizen Police Academy, our Annual Block Party and our Reassurance Dinner. Programs such as these give the public and our employees opportunities to gain a better understanding of each other and to share their personal perspectives. We will continue our efforts in this regard throughout the next year and continually ask citizens to provide input so that our service to you will always improve. One of the most important outcomes of the hard work and dedication by department employees is a crime rate that is extremely low. Orleans continues to be a very safe community and through the continued combined efforts of all town departments and 179 citizens it will continue to be a great place to live and work. I would like to thank all of the residents and town employees who assisted the police department over the past year. Specifically, I would like to thank Harbor Master Dawson Farber IV, Parks and Beaches Superintendant Paul Fulcher, Highway Superintendant Mark Budnick and Fire Chief William Quinn. Without their constant effort and support we certainly would not be as successful as we are in providing the quality police service you deserve. 2008 was a year of relatively little change in staff in the police department as there were no retirements or resignations of sworn officers. One dispatcher left last year to take a position as a police officer in another community and was replaced by Christopher Reynolds on January 27, 2008 who is doing an excellent job on the evening shift. We continue to pursue and receive financial grants to augment our budget. These grants enable us to provide community policing activities; we provide specialized underage drinking enforcement, put on additional speed and drunk driving patrols, and conduct bicycle safety activities while handing out free helmets to those who need them. We continue to explore regionalization of some services and share more than ever with surrounding police departments. This not only provides a more efficient service but also a more informed and involved police force. I want to personally thank the Police Station Building Committee for their hard work over the past 36 months. Through countless meetings, phone calls, a-mails and presentations, the Committee always worked with the best interest of the Town and the future in mind. I hope they continue on as a viable committee to explore different options for the police facility that will be acceptable to the citizens of Orleans. Respectfully submitted, Jeffrey J. Roy Chief of Police STATISTICS FOR 2008 Murder 0 Rape 2 Forcible Sodomy 2 Forcible Fondling 1 Robbery 0 Aggravated Assault 6 Simple Assault 39 Intimidation 18 Burglary 53 Arson 2 Purse Snatching 2 Shoplifting 30 Theft from Building 38 All other Larceny 108 Motor Vehicle Theft 4 Counterfeiting/Forgery 5 180 Larceny by False Pretenses 10 Credit Card Theft 5 Impersonation 2 Embezzlement 0 Vandalism 117 Drug/Narcotic Violation 58 Weapon Law Violation 7 Bad Checks 8 Disorderly Conduct 16 Domestic Disturbance 18 Restraining Order 22 Noise Disturbance 108 Trespass 39 Alarms 599 Well Being/Reassurance 404 Animal Complaints 433 Total Felonies Investigated 296 Traffic Stops/Citations 3584 Accidents Investigated 410 Parking Tickets Issued 144 Arrests/In Custody 151 Arrests/summons 210 Juvenile Arrests 29 Protective Custody 7 Operating Under the Influence 37 Total Calls for Service 15,016 POLICE STATION FEASIBILITY REVIEW COMMITTEE Previous History Summary: The Police Station Renovation Committee was formed in January 2006. Ammondson Architects conducted an assessment of the facility and it became apparent that the needs of the building were very extensive. In the fall of 2006 the Board of Selectmen decided to address the project in two phases. The first phase would be to correct the most severe health, safety and operational issues to keep the building operational. A revised charge was given to the Committee to launch a full Phase II study to address the long term needs of the building. Funds for Phase I in the amount of $591,000 were approved by the voters at the October 2006 Town meeting. From late 2006 through 2007, the Dispatch area was expanded and enclosed from the rest of the interior work areas and fitted with a new air conditioner; the heating system 181 was replaced as the forty year old system had failed and could not be repaired; the cells were refitted with suicide doors and fixtures along with upgraded security equipment due to mandatory code issues; ongoing leaks were repaired; and asbestos, lead, and mold were removed. At the May 2007 Town Meeting the voters approved funding the Phase II Study Request for Proposal (RFP) in the amount of$40,000. The Carell Group was selected in the fall of 2007 to perform an extensive analysis utilizing an engineering firm and a professional cost analysis firm. Current Year History: After four months of research analysis done by the Carell Group aided by the Committee, Police Staff, and Town officials three options were presented to the Board of Selectmen in February of 2008: 1. Remodel on the same footprint bringing everything up to code with no expansion at a cost of 5.4 million dollars. 2. Demolish part of the building, build a new two story structure in its place and renovate the remaining part of the building expanding the building from 11,500 square feet to 18,383 square feet with a cost of 10.2 million dollars. 3. Demolish the entire building and build a new structure on the current site expanding the building from 11 500 square feet to 18,134 square feet with a cost of 9.7 million dollars. The engineering report identified many serious issues with the building which need to be addressed. The most pressing issue is the undersized and not code compliant electrical system which to correct would cost around $140,000 to $150,000. The building has been experiencing roof leaks which have been patch repaired as they occur. The building is not up to code concerning the AAB (accessibility) rules, building not seismic code compliant, the duct work, dampers and controls need to be replaced as the ventilation in the building is poor and not up to code, insulation in many areas of the building is subpar, especially in the attic where there is no insulation, and forty year old inefficient single pane glass windows need to be replaced. There are liability issues such as the Sally Port which has inadequate safety features, Dispatch requires a bullet proof window, equipment is not protected from the detainee's due to lack of space and the building has no fire sprinkler system. A full detailed report dated April 14, 2008 written by The Carell Group concerning these and other issues is available for public viewing at the Town Hall. Public information meetings were held on April 14, 2008 at the Town Hall and were taped live and replayed on TV channel 18. Another public information meeting was held on April 24, 2008 at the Council On Aging. On May 5, 2008, the Police Department held public tours of the Police Station. Based on all this information and the options presented to the Board of Selectmen who supported Option 3 with a vote of 4 for and 1 against and at the May 2008 Town Meeting the voters approved the article to fund the design phase in the amount of $700,000 however at the polls it was defeated by about sixteen votes. 182 In June of 2008 the Board of Selectmen changed the committee's charge to do a further study in looking to reduce the size and cost of the project as this was the main concern of the voters at the Town Meeting, look into the possibility of using another Town owned site and also the possibility of combining the Police and Fire Department at the current Fire Station site. At this time the Committee was renamed from the Police Station Renovation Committee to the Police Station Feasibility Review Committee. The Committee immediately made the arrangements to procure the continued services of the Carell Group with some of the remaining funds of the feasibility article. The Committee reported their findings on a continuing basis to the Board of Selectmen as to their progress on the new charge. With the help of George Meservey of the Planning Department it was ascertained that the only Town owned properties available for constructing a building were the existing Fire Station location and the old Legion Hall property as the remainder of the properties have conservation restrictions and are not ideally located. The old Legion Hall property is too small and the existing Fire station property was not feasible as the Elementary School Committee voted unanimously not to support this project as it would hamper the operational issues of the school. The Committee did a further analysis of the fire station location it was ascertained that there would be very little benefit in combining the two stations. A major detriment is having all our safety equipment located in a poor location with only one means of access and egress. The Committee along with the architect Greg Carell and Police Chief Roy designed a smaller 15,064 square foot building from the original 18,134 square foot proposal, using a partial basement, lowering the roofline from 37 feet to 30 feet, new exterior fagade to be more befitting to the surrounding area and designed future expansion space in the attic. This plan was very well received by the Town of Orleans Architectural Committee as they stated that it addressed all of their main concerns over the previous original plan. A professional cost analysis was done for a renovation with expansion of the existing building and demolishing and building a new structure in its place. The new building estimate was over $400,000 less expensive than renovating the old structure. This reduced the total project cost from the original 9.7 million to 8.2 million dollars which is a savings of 1.5 million dollars even though the project was extended out another year. The Committee presented their findings to the Board of Selectmen in September of 2008 requesting that a $425,000 construction design article be added to the Town Warrant for the October 2008 Town Meeting. After reviewing the options and the newly revised plans submitted by the Committee the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee approved unanimously to support the design article. The Committee had a Power Point verbal information presentation broadcast on cable TV Channels 17 and 18 during the month prior to the fall Town Meeting. The Committee also held public information meetings on October 16, 2008 at the Town Hall which was taped live and replayed on TV Channel 18. At the October 2008 Town Meeting just about seventy percent of the voters supported the Design Article but it required a three quarter vote and therefore was narrowly 183 defeated. We assume the main reason of the defeat was related to the waning economy and the waste water plan sticker shock costs. Due to the serious issue relating to the economy and twice failing in obtaining the necessary votes, the Board of Selectmen have requested the Committee hold off in bringing this issue back to vote at the May 2009 Town Meeting. The Committee has looked at the possibility of renovating the existing building to bring the facility up to all building and health codes. By looking into this option there would be some but minimal expansion of floor space due to code related issues and would not solve the inefficient space constraints that the Police are currently working in. Secondly and most important is that the cost to do this exceeds $5 million (based on 2008 costs) and we still would not have sufficient space for the needs of the department. The Committee is very concerned about the current electrical issues in the building and asked the Carell Group to review the current status of the building concerning any outstanding AAB issues. The Carell Group submitted their accessibility review report on December 17 which showed that to correct the outstanding AAB issues would cost about $120,700. The committee submitted a report to the Board of Selectmen on December 17 which stated that the longer we delay the project the more it will cost and most importantly that if we need to do any repairs that required a building permit prior to February of 2010 we will need to include the AAB issues into the scope of the work. On Sunday, December 21St the building experienced a roof leak which damaged some computer equipment in the "Bullpen" area that is used for report writing and also the file server for the department's e-mail system. The committee is hopeful that the Federal Government Public Work Plan that is being proposed to update the country's infrastructure might assist us in funding or at least reducing the cost of the police station and other town projects that are on the future plans. The Committee acknowledges the fine support it has received from town employees and committees, Police Chief Jeff Roy and his staff, Selectwoman Margie Fulcher the liaison to our committee, and Town Administrator John Kelly. Respectively submitted, Bill Weil, Chairman RECREATION DEPARTMENT The Recreation Department is made up of a full-time Recreation Director 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 town parks and beaches, and employing a dedicated group of volunteer coaches and an energetic summer staff, Orleans makes available to the year-round and seasonal population, healthy social and physical programs. Fall programs available at our outdoor fields at the Orleans Elementary School are: 184 instructional soccer for grades K-2 (30 participants), girl's soccer grade 3-6 (38 participants), boy's soccer grade 3-6 (55 participants). Senior Tennis was held at the Eldredge Park courts. Field Hockey was held at the Nauset Regional High School for grade 3-6 (8 participants). In the Winter, movement and ball skills was offered for pre-schoolers through grade 1 (34 participants), instructional basketball for grade 2 (11 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 115 youth and 15 adult. During the Spring, instructional softball and baseball for grades 1-2, was held at Orleans Elementary School fields (28 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 (96 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 356 and adult participants 34. The Lower Cape Open Tennis Tournament was run for the fifth year out of Willy's Gym in North Eastham, utilizing their indoor and outdoor courts. 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 185 SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES Adjusted Sealed Not Condemned Sealing Fee Sealed Charqed Per Device Cap. Over 10,000 lbs. 3 4 $200 5,000- 10,000 lbs. 1 3 $125/$100 SCALES 1 100-5,000 lbs. 2 12 2 $75/$65 Under 100 lbs. 21 126 15 6 $45/40 Balances 11 $45/40 Avoirdupois 1 $7/$5 Metric $7/$5 WEIGHTS I Troy $7/$5 Apothecary $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 7 90 $45/$35 LIQUID I Oil, Grease MEASURING I Meters, Inlet more than 1" DEVICES I Vehicle Tank Meters 1 3 $100/$90 Bulk Storage $150/$125 Meters Oil, Grease $40/$35 Taximeters $50/$45 OTHER I Leather Measuring Devices AUTOMATIC I Cloth Measuring Devices $20/$15 MEASURING I Wire-Cordage Measuring Devices 4 $25/$20 DEVICES I Reverse Vending Machines 10 1 $25 LINEAR Yardsticks $20/$15 MEASURES I Tapes $20/$15 I MISC. I SCANNING Number Scanning Systems 98%or above 8 State Fees SYSTEMS I Number Scanning Systems below 98% 5 State Fees TOTALS 35 272 23 6 186 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 2008, 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. Two major events of this past year have been the approval by Town Meeting to increase license fees significantly, and the implementation of herring run counts. License fees had lagged other towns to the point that the Board of Selectmen could not catch up without Town Meeting approval. Herring run counts were very ably facilitated by the leadership of Committee members Bill Mitchell and Judy Scanlon, and we look forward to the next annual effort of data-gathering. Thanks to all the townspeople who helped. Jay Harrington as Assistant Chair, and Marty Leonard as Secretary, have provided able service to the operation of this Committee. Tim Linkkila, who has been an able and helpful member for a number of years, has taken over as Chairman as of September, 2008. 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 187 SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE The committee provides guidance on development proposals to improve design assist developers in the understanding of the local permitting process. In 2008, sixteen meetings were held. A total of thirteen Informal Site Plan Reviews and twelve Formal Site Plan Reviews were completed. Site Plan Review Committee members represent the following departments: Building, Conservation, Fire, Health, Highway, Planning, and Water. Respectfully submitted, George Meservey, Chairman SNOW LIBRARY The traditional concept of a library refers to a collection of literary, musical, artistic and reference materials, or the building in which these are housed. Snow Library is proud that it fits this profile, with its 67,866 pieces of material contained in our three floors. In the main, all this good stuff is used by individuals, but of course we all know that in most cases a social aspect also exists, from the reading aloud of a novel to the sharing of movies or music on CD. Snow offers all forms of media, for public and private use; 2008 especially featured a lot of public enjoyment of our collection and of people drawn to our building. One of the most successful expressions was the music program, "Waking Up Winter With Music at Snow." Funded by the Rowena Myers Trust, three Saturday afternoons in January and one in February were energized by live performances, from bluegrass and Dixieland to Renaissance and big band music. In the fall, Snow joined the nationwide "One Town, One Book" program, in which all patrons were invited to read the Wallace Stegner novel, "Crossing to Safety," and then join in one of the five discussion groups held throughout October. As widespread as is "One Town, One Book," celebrating David Snow's birthday was unique to Snow. David Snow was the original benefactor for Snow Library, a man who worked his way from poverty to wealth through his dealings in real estate locally and in Boston, and with sailing ships. After he died in 1876, he left $5,000 to the town of Orleans for a public library, the starting point for today's Snow Library. The library threw a party to honor David Snow on November 8, with festivities and refreshments, and a presentation about his life. All of this supported Snow's 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 library's computers, those with laptops and wireless cards can reach the Internet from anywhere in the building. The library's collection, as of June 30, 2008, included 59,977 books, 3,689 audio books, video and music CDs, 3,199 films in VHS or DVD, and other materials in microforms, CD/ROM, plus numerous network transfers and interlibrary loans. Circulation of library- 188 owned materials totaled 181,832 transactions. The per capita numbers of items loaned and the percentage of library users in the population remain among the highest in the state. The library has 10,471 registered borrowers, and was visited by a total of 166,520 persons in the fiscal year from July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008; reference librarians fielded 6,240 queries. Lifetime Learning, provided by the Friends of Snow Library, included such courses as the Digital Camera for Beginners, Cape Cod Shipwrecks, and writing such diverse materials as poetry and your memoirs. The Sundays at Snow programs included "The History of the Federal Reserve System" and "Sea Turtles Around Cape Cod." In all, Snow provided 318 adult and young adult programs and 123 events for children. The total attendance for all programs was 9,919 persons. As always, the principal initiative, staffing and backing for the Library's many successful volunteer programs came from The Friends of Snow Library, 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. In the course of the year, 64 volunteers contributed more than 1,500 hours to the operation of the library. One of the major efforts of the Friends is the organization and operation of book sales—three large sales during the year and smaller weekly sales—that feed the appetite of book lovers and generate money. Through book sales and their other activities, the Friends provided $20,000 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 2008, the Fund contributed $5,000 to support library activities and operation. Memorial gifts in 2008 were received in honor of the lives of Michael D. Barnett, Mary and Washington Chase, Robert Evers, Ellen Hamlin, Dan Jacoby, Lydia Chase Kaibler, Harry C. Koons, Margaret Geist Lane, Edith Kristine McColl, Constance P. Pelczarksi, and Erma Swenson. All contributions were used to improve the library's collection, and for furnishings. In addition, Snow Library benefitted from generous gifts for audio books a new exterior sign. 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 2009. Respectfully submitted, James Gallagher, Chairman 189 SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS The Nauset Schools had a successful 2008 at all levels — Orleans Elementary, Nauset Middle and High. At Orleans Elementary School, the children and community bade a grateful farewell to four veteran teachers who retired in June. Cindy Lach, Linda Doane, Diane Carlson, and Pat Ashwell had together over 100 years of service to the Town's children. OES continues to benefit from extraordinary community support, receiving nearly $10,000 in gifts and grants from individuals and organizations this past year. Typically, these donations enable our students to participate in activities beyond the core curriculum that enrich their lives and the life of the school. We are also most grateful for the Town's support of the May override necessary to keep the school's basic program intact for the 08-09 school year. The Nauset Regional School Committee took seriously its responsibility to lead and support excellence in board policy making and student achievement. Nauset rejoined the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools, and authorized an investigation of new funding sources, led by High School Principal Thomas Conrad, and including Orleans Selectwoman Margie Fulcher. Nauset High School had a particularly successful 2008. The Nauset Players entered and won the state drama festival, presenting The Laramie Proiect at three festival events, culminating in the Gold Medal at John Hancock Hall in Boston. The boys' soccer team was the Southern Sectional Division II Champion, and two of our fall athletes, Brett Conrad and Jeff Duggan, were Division II Athletes of the Year, as selected by the Boston Globe. Our exemplary Middle School strings teacher, Mariellen Sears, was chosen to participate at the Fulbright Memorial Teacher Program, spending three weeks in Japan learning a different culture's approach to Music instruction. As in the case of the elementary school, the Region appreciates the voters' approval of its assessment request for the current school year. The funding of regional districts can be a complicated process, and Orleans' support of the Nauset Schools has been consistent and commendable. The five Nauset School Committees have formed a Search Committee, and hope to have selected Nauset's next superintendent by April 1, 2009. It has been my privilege to serve the Town since 1992. I am deeply grateful for the support the townspeople have given our schools and our students, and for the opportunity to have served you and them. Respectfully submitted, Michael B. Gradone Superintendent of Schools VETERANS' GRAVES OFFICER The year 2008 certainly was a year of mixed goings on in many ways. Taking care of all the veterans' graves seems like a matter of fact job but in fact it is not. Just keeping track of where the graves are can at times be challenging especially if markers have been removed for some unknown reason. 190 It seems that the number of veterans' graves has been rapidly increasing in the past year. I try to keep abreast of all of the newly deceased veterans so as to be able to properly mark and record the grave sites. If I have missed any please be sure to contact me, advise where the grave is, and I will see to it that it is properly marked. Not to sound repetitive, but I guess I am, taking care of the chore of planting geraniums could not be done without the assistance I get from the students of The Lighthouse Charter School. They arrive with their teacher Brian Bates just before Memorial Day and within about an hour and a half have planted close to 600 plants, one at each Veterans' grave. Without this assistance I would never get it done. Thank you to all who participated. Respectfully submitted, Peter Howerton, Veterans' Graves Officer VETERANS'SERVICES The District Office of Veterans Services is pleased to announce that the turnaround time for cases sent to the VA has improved. The time required to adjudicate claims — which had been problematic— now appears to be within a reasonable time frame. We look forward to working with our veterans to provide the most professional services they expect. We are also pleased to announce that the VA clinic has moved to a new location at 233 Stevens Street, Hyannis. This new location is more than twice the size of the former Walton Street site. We would like to thank the Town Administrator, Treasurer and Town Accountant for their help. In addition we extend thanks and appreciation to our state legislators providing assistance for the bills we file on behalf of our veteran clients. Yours in the service of all Veterans, Sidney L. Chase, Director and veterans Agent; Edward F. Merigan, Assistant Director and Veterans Agent; Norman E. Gill, Regional Director and 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. 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. 191 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 2008: 1 certified home nursing visit to adults; 2 physical therapy visits; 1 medical social worker visit; 1 home visits to new mothers and babies; 20 immunizations at town clinics for resident adults and children, and 44 immunizations for resident children at the Nauset Middle School. In addition to these immunizations, 734 flu immunizations were provided. Weekly blood pressure screening clinics provided 364 blood pressures screens, 20 residents were screened for cholesterol, 20 residents were screened for glucose, 24 residents were screened for skin cancer, 10 residents were screened for colorectal cancer, 22 residents were screened for bone density, and 25 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 13 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 2008, the Wastewater Management Steering Committee was delighted to see its eight years of work culminate in the Fall Town Meeting approval of the Town's first comprehensive wastewater management plan (CWMP). The plan recommends a phased plan to connecting approximately 50% of the homes and businesses in Orleans to a public sewer service in order to protect our many bays and ponds from the harmful effects of nutrient loading. Adoption of the plan came after an exhaustive public outreach effort by members of the committee in unison with the Citizens Advisory Committee. Several public hearings were held and an informational workshop series was conducted over the summer. The committee is truly grateful to the citizens of Orleans for their willingness to address this far-reaching issue in a pro-active, and positive manner. 192 The draft plan will be submitted to appropriate state and county authorities for review and approval in 2009. The Town has taken steps to prepare to implement the plan. Town Meeting approved a Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, to take effect July 1, 2009 upon ballot approval. Funding for early phases of construction has been identified in the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. A Validation & Design Committee has been formed to take the plan through the construction process. Each of these steps has reinforced the fact that the Orleans citizens understand the need for wastewater management and are prepared to move forward. While developing the CWMP, the committee also secured a grant from the Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative. The grant funded a study to determine whether it makes sense for Orleans to partner with neighboring towns to gain economic advantages from a regional effort. Outreach and participation by Eastham and Brewster to participate in developing this study has been very positive. Results are expected in spring 2009. It was with deep sorrow that the committee mourned the loss of its Selectmen member, John Hinckley, who passed away in December 2008. Relying upon his vast business and government experience, John was a key contributor to the Town's wastewater planning efforts. His concern for Orleans and its people was evident in the responsibility he assumed for the care of the town. Our community is poorer for his passing and we will miss him. Respectfully submitted, Augusta McKusick, Chair WATER DEPARTMENT 2008 seemed to be an average year in terms of water production and consumption. June and July were the only months throughout the year where production was above average. Precipitation seemed to come at just the right times and water withdrawals were 35 million gallons less than 2007. Comparing ourselves with other Towns indicated that we were not alone. Decreased consumption was a Cape wide occurrence in 2008. The Department is optimistic that the reduced consumption will be offset by the most recent rate increase. At the same time, we worked diligently to close the fiscal year under budget. During 2008 the Water Department began the project to construct new — Well no. 8. Well no. 8 was permitted by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Production (MA DEP) with a five year window for construction. Plans have been completed and submitted to MA DEP within the five year period - along with the request for a construction permit. Missing the application deadline would void the permit for the well, requiring a new application with all of the associated work and costs being repeated. The budget for Well no. 8 is considered shoestring. By minimizing engineering consultation and by acting as a general contractor the Department is optimistic that the entire project will total less than $250,000. Conventional work methods could have 193 generated engineering fees of the same order. At the time of this writing, we are keeping our fingers crossed in anticipation of MA DEP approval in February 2009. Interest remains keen in the Orleans Water Treatment Plant. We conducted tours for school students, engineering firms and other water purveyors. Our most unique visitor was a contingent from Mexico hoping to treat the effluent of their distillation process. The Orleans Water Treatment Plant is designed to remove iron and manganese from the water, preventing these metals from entering the distribution system and reaching the consumer's tap. It is a state-of the-art facility with ultra filtration membranes that even provide a barrier to particles as small as bacteria and viruses. The facility has been in operation since March 2005, having made nearly 800 million gallons of the Best Water on the Cape. The Water Department is of course continuing its program to replace water meters with new Radio Read Meters. We completed 572 installations, bringing us to the 55% mark of the project. As we've stated before, our plan is to maintain current staffing levels by taking full advantage of Radio Read technology. This is one of the factors that have allowed us to incorporate operation of the Water Treatment Facility without increasing staff. In addition, replacing our older meters helps to maintain the accuracy of our meter reading process. During the winter of 2008, staff repaired 5 main breaks and 8 significant service leaks. Prompt response to these emergencies provided for minimal loss of service and prevented the loss of millions of gallons of water. More than 50 fire hydrants were inspected and repaired along with the continuation of our valve exercising and flushing programs. Partnering with another Cape Water Department, Orleans has applied for a grant from MA DEP's Water Conservation Grant Program. If successful the $36,000 would be used to purchase sophisticated leak detection equipment that would be shared by the two Water Departments. Our intent would be to survey the water system for leaks with our own staff and more frequently. Finding and repairing leaks quicker saves water and the associated costs of production. During 2008, the Board of Water Commissioners devoted significant efforts to the following matters: • Provided support for the Feasibility Study for a municipally owned wind turbine in the watershed. • Updated the Water Department By-laws (Chapter 158) which are to be brought to Town Meeting in 2009. • Reviewed and analyzed the Department's Financials, recommending and approving the rate increase that was implemented after Town Meeting approval. 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. 194 Department Statistics 2007 2008 Production 372,848,522 gal 337,212,856 gal Peak Day 8/25/07 7/18/08 2,665,400 gal 2,309,500 gal Services 5128 5164 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 2008. A total of 34 applications were submitted. Thirty-three were heard and one was continued to 2009 at the applicant's request. Of the 27 Special Permit applications heard, 19 were granted and eight were withdrawn without prejudice. Of the three applications which combined Special Permit and Variance requests, two granted a Variance (Special Permit request withdrawn without prejudice), and one granted a Variance (Special Permit request denied). The sole application for Variance alone was withdrawn without prejudice. There were four appeals, two of which were withdrawn, one was upheld, and one overturned. Respectfully submitted, Robert Osterberg, Chairman 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 2008, the Task Force developed text for 3 Zoning Bylaw amendments, two of which were approved at the Annual Town Meeting. Late in the year, 4 other amendments were developed for consideration at the 2009 Annual Town Meeting. 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 to communicate the issues to the townspeople in preparation for the Town Meeting. Respectfully submitted, George Meservey, Chairman 195 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. Bike and Walkways 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. 196 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 (Dissolved in 2008) 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 (Dissolved in 2008) 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. Five members and two associates. 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. Nine members 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. 5 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 three associates. 197 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 (Dissolved in 2008) 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 with at least three members residing in the district. 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. Five 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. Three members. Planning Board — Oversees subdivision of land, considers long range planning and initiates changes to zoning by-laws. Five regular members and two alternates. Police Station Feasibility Review Committee - Due to the recent voter rejection at the polls of $700,000 for project design funding for a new 18,100 square foot police station proposed on the existing site at a construction cost of approximately $9,000,000. the Board of Selectmen seeks to identify for further study, potential options and/or 198 alternatives that might enable a modified project to be presented for consideration at the May 2009 Annual Town Meeting. Five members. Recreation Committee (Dissolved in 2008) 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. 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 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. Wastewater Management Validation & Design Committee — With the October 2008 Town vote to approve a Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) and in order to prepare for the design and construction phases articulated in the plan, the following activities are to be accomplished. Conducting an independent technical review of the School of Marine Science and Technology Report on Pleasant Bay. Validating that economically viable opportunities for reducing nitrogen in groundwater to protect estuaries and embayments have been fully explored and to guide the outcome of these activities and continue to work toward the final design and construction of necessary treatment facilities in a timely and orderly manner. Seven members with one from the Wastewater Management Steering Committee. 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. 199 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 1 st 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 200 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. 201 TOWN OF ORLEANS Selectmen's Office,19 School Road 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: The Selectmen's Office 2nd Floor Orleans Town Hall 19 School Road Orleans, MA 02653 202 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 ❑ Marine & Freshwater Quality Task Force ❑ Bikeways Committee ❑ Open Space Committee ❑ Board of Assessors ❑ Personnel Advisory Board ❑ Board of Water Commissioner ❑ Planning Board ❑ Building Code Board of Appeals ❑ Police Station Feasibility Review Committee ❑ Cable TV and Telecommunications ❑ Renewable Energy/Wind Committee Advisory Committee ❑ Cape Cod Regional Tech High ❑ Shellfish &Waterways Improvement Advisory ❑ Commission on Disabilities ❑ Town Maintenance Facility Committee ❑ Community Preservation Committee ❑ Wastewater Management Steering Committee ❑ Conservation Commission ❑ Wastewater Management Validation & Design Comm. ❑ Council on Aging ❑ Water Commissioners ❑ Cultural Council ❑ Zoning Board of Appeals ❑ Finance Committee ❑ Zoning By-law Task Force ❑ Fourth of July Committee ❑ Other: (Please list:) ❑ Historical Commission ❑ Housing Task Force ❑ Human Services Advisory 203 II I II II I I I i„i V�IIl�h lrll'4 �" iimww r ee I m� ,� hII ��I �Illlllilllllllll� II" �s Iu ��IVi111�iW�l il""hOIIiIIIIII�III�iII°! a uIIIIIIIII�IIIII„III�I'IY�Wm^^'W� �muuu�I'IIIIIAIIVIdmy 21 a no ''!L, id,M �,�I Ib�Ir'NIdI�UI��1,lllh� IIIIIII�Ii,>, � ” I I Nr,lUllu� I'I I11MYl11illlllllpll���111I'1111 Illlll°I�iIYNI Ir1 IOplUmlohnm � II„d I ' r� II III P�'8�',, Illu uI�II°I�eldhjjjlwlll�IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII^il�jillf�Ililili����l�l„III Ilq,ll IIu�iV„„rpllply "n � .:IIi1 IVmIM1Il�", %v � 6 ,-QIrv�IdvlYl� 'M°I�VIIIiIIIIl1,lliuo111m1 I!vuI�I�INN141o141j14,IpVV�I IIIuNl�llp IMIl1yl I, �„µ rive �i+ "��d'm' 11roJIIdd,111111p11 II, III 111,11111„ v l tl nt„,��,IV� I � , �N�liII1 I!!�;IIII1uull�i;I111uIIIgIIY��,��Ia�,,l �,II I���,Q�I hhs'In,lgplllllil��h III IIIIIIIIIIIIII �'.' rMh h lil !i1RIII,yI111�1111V,IIM o�wlVuluuuiQlu�t/,111111mIIIlII,� Ablouurt'f,01eaamis III" _ MMe w&Announcements ©Im�vMalnlmMnm'eumlMs, P Bo'elndls Committees, Wellcome to the 'Town of OHeans Webslite B'�'112,0Refruy� 3�11M2'a'A'9 Forams,&D'o uinaemul¢s Posted 313%9 Ir; 0imiIiiine Services MJauE80'9'Town Meetinc r emmimlemt Proposed Genersll B03 To n Gov Amendments 'I]'Ma1Mm'umuMlmlumldl111I Iu ” � u"�';r, Posted 31201 Ca!mrnlnmlululrnmiR Links A II 1 P'rlbliic Hearilnut 31049b'b: Slcho'ms General B l IL'Iilblralm' sl Posted)217M Chafimmiell m Key Docu$lams Archive Orleans FY 18'Calgita'I 'I I � I E'utliclle't&FY11-FY1 a µ " 'e'ImI�I MNI Comments ”YI M II II�YII'^ m 1 a d1 Cagita'I IIr mrn'ro aments W III PW Vi1 Plan Subscribe SwlblscrlbeMa IRIe� s; 1 arch df !" 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....................................................................................... 50 Long Term Outstanding Debt.................................................................................. 51 Schedule of Receipts/Expenditures ........................................................................ 39 Appropriation Activity Report...................................................................................42 Architectural Review Committee......................................................................................... 125 Assessors, Board of............................................................................................................ 128 Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates......................................................................... 125 BikewaysCommittee .......................................................................................................... 129 Building Code Board of Appeals......................................................................................... 132 BuildingDepartment ........................................................................................................... 133 Cable TV & Media Operations ............................................................................................ 134 Cable TV & Telecommunications Advisory Committee ...................................................... 134 CapeCod Commission....................................................................................................... 135 Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District............................................................ 140 CapeLight Compact........................................................................................................... 142 Cape Cod Water Protection Collaborative.......................................................................... 143 Charter Review Committee................................................................................................. 144 Citizen Advisory Committee ............................................................................................... 145 Citizens Interest Form.........................................................................................................202 CivilDefense ...................................................................................................................... 146 Commission on Disabilities................................................................................................. 147 Committee/Board Descriptions ........................................................................................... 196 Committee Meetings Schedule...........................................................................................200 Community Preservation Committee .................................................................................. 147 Committees/Commissions & Boards (Appointed)............................................................... 7 Conservation Commission.................................................................................................. 149 Councilon Aging................................................................................................................. 150 Cultural Council, Orleans.................................................................................................... 151 Dedication........................................................................................................................... 1 Departments & Special Personnel...................................................................................... 11 ElectedState Officials......................................................................................................... 5 ElectedTown Officials ........................................................................................................6 FinanceCommittee............................................................................................................. 151 Fire / Rescue Department................................................................................................... 153 Fourth of July Committee.................................................................................................... 156 Harbormaster/ Shellfish Department.................................................................................. 157 Health, Board of.................................................................................................................. 130 HighwayDepartment .......................................................................................................... 158 Historical Commission ........................................................................................................ 163 HousingAuthority................................................................................................................ 166 Joint Committee on Affordable Housing ............................................................................. 167 IndependentAudit............................................................................................................... 38 InMemoriam....................................................................................................................... 3 InterestingFacts .................................................................................................................4 Licenses and Permits Issued by Selectmen ....................................................................... 16 Marine & Fresh Water Quality Task.................................................................................... 167 Municipal Finance, Director of............................................................................................ 38 Nauset Regional Employees...............................................................................................28 Nauset Regional School Committee................................................................................... 168 Old Kings Highway Regional Historical District Commission.............................................. 169 205 OpenSpace Committee...................................................................................................... 169 Orleans Elementary School Principal ................................................................................. 170 Parksand Beaches............................................................................................................. 172 Personnel Advisory Board .................................................................................................. 175 PlanningBoard ................................................................................................................... 176 PlanningDepartment.......................................................................................................... 177 PleasantBay Alliance......................................................................................................... 178 PoliceDepartment .............................................................................................................. 179 Police Station Renovation Committee ................................................................................ 181 Recreation Department....................................................................................................... 184 Selectmen, Board of........................................................................................................... 15 Sealer of Weights and Measures........................................................................................ 186 Shellfish and Waterways Committee.................................................................................. 187 Site Plan Review Committee .............................................................................................. 188 Snow Library Board of Trustees ......................................................................................... 188 Superintendent of Schools.................................................................................................. 190 TaxCollections ................................................................................................................... 17 Telephone Numbers .............................................................................................Inside Cover TownAdministrator............................................................................................................. 15 TownClerk.......................................................................................................................... 52 TownMeetings........................................................................................................ 53 Elections.................................................................................................................. 108 DogLicenses .......................................................................................................... 124 ShellfishPermits ..................................................................................................... 124 Passports................................................................................................................ 124 VitalRecords........................................................................................................... 124 Town Treasurer EmployeesSalaries ................................................................................................ 18 TrustFunds............................................................................................................. 35 TransferStation .................................................................................................................. 160 TreeWarden....................................................................................................................... 162 Veterans' Graves Registration Officer ................................................................................ 190 Veterans' Services.............................................................................................................. 191 Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod, Inc. ..................................................................... 191 Wastewater Management Plan Steering Committee.......................................................... 192 Water Commissioners, Board of......................................................................................... 193 WebPage ...........................................................................................................................204 ZoningBoard of Appeals .................................................................................................... 195 ZoningBylaw Task Force ................................................................................................... 195 206 NOTES 207 NOTES 208 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 ........................................................................... 508-255-8800 Snow Library......................................................................................................... 508-240-3760 Monday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday 10:00 a.m. — 8:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. —4:00 p.m. Sunday (November— March) 2:00 p.m. —4:00 p.m. Town Offices (8:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.).................................................................... 508-240-3700 Assessing ext. 430 Registrar of Voters ext. 405 Accounting ext. 440 Board of Selectmen ext. 415 Building ext. 455 Town Clerk ext. 405 Conservation ext. 425 Town Administrator ext. 415 Health ext. 450 Tax Collector/ Treasurer ext. 420 Planning ext. 435 Water ext. 445 Consumer Assistance Council............................................................................1-800-867-0701 TDD Communication for Hearing Impaired.........................................................1-800-974-6006 Veteran's Services..............................................................................................1-888-778-8701 Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod.............................................................1-800-631-3900 Web Page.............................................................................................www.town.orleans.ma.us Wr J� I ru",,,. 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