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1998 Town Report
ANNUAL REPORTS BOO¢ OF THE TOWN OFFICERS OF THE TOWN OF ORLEANS FOR THE YEAR 1998 i����U � A�� �������� "��~~"-~- ~~" ="~°"° " ~~"° " ~~ WebPage .................................................................................................. .................................................. ...... ..........4 Dedication .................................................................................................................................................. ..................... 6 /n Memoriam ................................................ . ......................... ..................................................................................... 8 ^ InterestingFacts................ ...... ................................................................................. _~............................._ .............. 7 ElectedState Officials ....... .............................................................................................................................................. 8 � —` TownOfficers ...................................................................................................... ......... ..................................................9 Department ` and Special Pensnnne -----------------------..—,—.---------.------ 14 ' Boarduf Selectmen Report............................................................................... ........ ........ ........................................ 17 � TownAdministrator Report —........................................................................................................................................ 18 � � Collectorof Taxes .................... .................................................................................................................................... 1S ` ` Town Employees Salaries for Calendar 1SB8................................................................................................................ 03 � NmuuotReoona Enno�vee�Gaaheo1998-------------------..-----------------..28 ` � Employees ' TrustFunds......... .............................................. ............................................................... ............ ....... ....................34 Directorof Municipal Finance Report............................................................................................................................. 30 � AccountingReports..................................................................... ..................................................................................37 TownClerk's Report................................ ...................................................................................................................... 5U AnnualTown Meeting Report......................................................................................................................................... 55 � Special .Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting Report.............................................. 88 � November Special Town Meeting Report .......................................................................................--....... ................. 92 Land Bank Election Report --.--------------------------------------------. H7 StatePrimary Election Report...... ......... —...................................................................................................................SB StateElection Report .......................................... ............................................................. ............................ ----- S0 ' AnnualTown Election Report......................................................................................................................... ............. 1O2 Old King's Highway Historic District Commission Election Rmonrt-------------------------.— 104 Reports of Town Departments, Committees, Commissions and Boando----------------------- 104 � ComnnKh*g Meetings Schedule .................................................................................................................................... 137 � Committee Descriptions-----------------------------------------------.. 13G . CitizenInterest Form.............................. ..................................................................................................................... 141 Index --------....---------.—_....—.^---.--.--..---.----------------.. 143 TelephoneNumbers.................................................... ................................................ .................................. Back Cover i TOWN OF ORLE M DEPARTMENFS MEETIMis CDWACT Orleans Webmaster: - Welcome To Orleans! Peter Van Dyck Additional Web Work: Web Cape.Com_ Results from the Village Center Workshop Last Updated December 21,1998 LCPC Survey - Village Center Development • Town Departments • Committees, Commissions & Boards • Meeting Schedules • Contact The Town � About Orleans... The Orleans, e T w o n of O ans incorporated in 1797, is a resort community on the outer Cape whose European history begins in 1642 with the first permanent settlement established by Nicholas Snow and his family. (More History...] Orleans is located in Southeastern Massachusetts, at the elbow of Cape Cod. Bordered by Eastham on the north, the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Chatham and Harwich on the south, and Brewster and Cape Cod Bay on the west. [Photo Album] Town of Orleans HOME❑ DEPARTMENTS❑COMMITTEES&BOARDS U MEETINGS❑CONTACT http:dwww.town.orleans.ma.us q 4 This Book is dedicated to the memory of Kathleen D. Bader 1927 - 1998 7 %j F h 3 T v F' I 3 I Kay Bader served the Town of Orleans as Director of the Snow Library from 1969 until her retirement in 1995. During her tenure, she helped steer the Town's acknowledged cultural center—and the Lower Cape's busiest library —through major building renovations in the late 1980's and was instrumental in bringing Snow Library into the automated age. At her sudden passing in August of 1998, family members, friends, colleagues, and library patrons alike recalled her passion and love for the Snow Library community: "She was a lovely person. We will miss her cheery voice and gracious presence." "Her vision on where things were going, or might go, and her dedication to the diverse needs of the community, and her great love of the people she served were truly great gifts." "She loved books, and she loved having people working with books." "Sharing herself, helping other people learn and grow, that's who she was, and we'll miss her." 'Kay Bader's legacy to the people of Orleans and neighboring communities is the popularity and excellence of Snow Library." "Kay embodied the spirit of Snow Library..." 5 IN MEMORIAM GEORGE WENDELL DOANE Call Fireman 1958 - 1974 Registrar of Voters 1977- 1985 EARNA SPRAGUE Planning Board 1979 - 1984 (Vice Chairman 1981, Chairman 1982 - 1984) M. BRUCE KOLMAN Orleans Planning Board 1986 - 1988 Open Space Committee 1986 - 1989 PETER K. KEYES Orleans Police Department 1978 - 1996 BRUCE BATCHELDER FINDLEY Selectman 1992 - 1993 KATHLEEN D. BADER Librarian 1969 - 1986 REGINALD STARR ROBINS Insurance Advisory Committee 1976 - 1992 AUGUST YEARING Finance Committee 1981 - 1985 Cable T.V. 1988 - 1992 6 INTERESTING FACTS ABUT ORLEANS Population Statistics: • Current population (as of 5/1198) 7,017 • 17 years of age and over 6,115 • 0 to 17 years of age 902 • Summer population (as of 111/98) 21,051 Voter Statistics: • Total registered voters (as of 6130/98) 5,222 • Democrats 920 • Republicans 1,520 • Unenrolled 2,781 • All others 1 • Town Meeting quorum (5% of registered voters as of 12/31198) 269 Annual Town Meeting: Second Monday in May Annual Town Election: Second Tuesday after Town Meeting Land and Road Statistics: • Total land area approx. 13.94 sq. mi. • Miles of State roads 11 miles • Miles of Town-maintained roads 53 miles Tax and Assessment Statistics: • FY99 tax rate (commercial & residential) $8.44 • Total assessed valuations $1,408,283,500 • Residential property assessments 1,148,711,400 • Open space assessments —0- • Commercial property assessments 118,428,200 • Industrial property assessments 9,522,500 • Personal property assessments 24,167,000 • Exempt property assessments v 107,454,400 Y L yy ^s" S The Jonathan Young Windmill stands watch over Town Cove. 7 ELECTED STATE OFFICIALS REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Tenth District William Delahunt 146 Main Street Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 771-0006 (800) 870-2626 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT Cape & Islands District Henri S. Rauschenbach State House Room 421 Boston, MA 02133 (617) 722-1570 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Fourth Barnstable District Shirley Gomes State House Room 156 Boston, MA 02133 (617) 722-2256 (617) 722-2774 SENATORS IN CONGRESS Edward Kennedy 2400 John F. Kennedy Federal Building Boston, MA 02203 (617) 565-3170 John Kerry 1 Bowdoin Square— 10th Floor Boston, MA 02114 (617) 565-8519 GOVERNOR Argeo Paul Cellucci State House Room 360 Boston, MA 02133 (617) 727-3600 8 TOWN OFFICERS Trustees of Snow Library (7) Nora Hersey, Chairman 2000 1998 Maryanne Raye (elected 5198) 2001 Skip Rozin (re-elected 5198) 2001 ELECTIVE 'PERM EXPIRES Felicia Holden 2000 MAY Maclean Kirkwood, Jr. 2000 Walter Schardt 1999 Moderator Barbara Cole 1999 Duane P. Landreth (re-elected 5198) 1999 John Fletcher 1998 Board of Selectmen(5) Orleans School Committee(5) Beverly G. Singleton, Chairman 2001 John McCormick, Chairman 1999 Richard W. Philbrick 2001 Marilyn Whitelaw 2001 Francis E. Suits 2000 Frances Hefner (elected 5198) 2001 Ronald A. Adams 1999 Robert Jones 2000 James E. DeWitt 1999 Pam Jordan 1999 Jacqueline Reynolds (resigned 3198) 1998 Park Commissioners (5) James E. DeWitt, Chairman 1999 Nauset Regional School Committee Richard W, Philbrick 2001 Margie Fulcher 2001 Beverly G. Singleton 2001 Charlotte R. McCully 2000 Francis E. Suits 2000 Truman Henson, Jr. 1999 Ronald A. Adams 1999 SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTION TERM EXPIRES Water Commissioners (5) DECEMBER Francis E. Suits, Chairman 2000 Richard W. Philbrick 2001 Old Kings Highway Regional Beverly G. Singleton 2001 Historic District Committee(5) James E. DeWitt 1999 William Quinn, Jr., Chairman 2002 Ronald A. Adams 1999 Kenneth J. Coleman 2001 Soren Spatczk-Olsen 2000 Barnstable Assembly of Delegates Pamela Quinn 1999 George R. Christie, Jr. (re-elected 12198) 12100 Dorofei Klimshuk (Board of Selectmen appointee) 1999 Elizabeth Schuman, Secretary Board of Health(5) Augusta F. McKusick, Chairman 2001 APPOINTED BOARDS, TERM Gail R. Rainey 2000 COMMISSIONS and COMMITTEES EXPIRES David Quinn 2000 JUNE Priscilla O. Hamilton 1999 — Robert J. Wineman 1999 ADA Coordinator for Self Evaluation Elizabeth Smith 1999 Constables (2) John Fitzpatrick (elected 5198) 2001 Architectural Review Committee Mary Stevens (elected 5198) 2001 (5 regular, 2 associate) Chauncey Williams, Chairman 1999 Housing Authority (5) Ruth Hogan 2001 Andrea Hibbert, Chairman 2002 Jullian T. Baird 2000 Jacquelin Philbrick 2003 Suzanne Besciak 2000 Robert J. Bartels 2001 Cassandra Carroll 1999 Todd Holland 2000 Rosalie Nadeau, Associate (apppointed 11198) 2001 William Rangnow (State Appointee) 411998 Bruce Ayer, Associate (appointed 11198) 1999 Richard Morongell 1998 Kelly Lasko, Secretary 9 Board of Assessors (3) Cable Television and Telecommunications Advisory Vincent Caruso, Chairman 1999 Committee(5) Anne Ekstrom 2001 (Constituted by the Board of Selectmen 6196) David A. L.yttle 2000 Frank Eaton, Chairman 2001 Robert Melcher 2001 Barnstable County Coastal Resources Committee Harold Rusch 2000 John Rosenquest Lawrence White 2000 Mark Zivan, Alternate John Hodgkinson 1999 Barnstable County'HOME Consortium - Cape Cod Commission Orleans Representative Herbert Olsen 4199 Erica Parra (appointed 10198) 6100 Arthur Matott (resigned 5198) 6100 Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee Robert Bersin Bicentennial Commission (22) Mary Kelsey, Co-Chair 1998 Cape Cod Municipal Health Group Bonnie Snow, Co-Chair 1998 David Withrow Elizabeth Bott 1998 Bonny Burk-Friedman 1998 Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority Joseph Carroll 1998 John F. Kelly Virginia Clarendon 1998 Regina Collyer 1998 Cape Cod Regional Technical Hunter Craig 1998 High School District(2 Orleans representatives) Isabel Eimer 1998 Janet Sullivan 1998 Phillip Goodwin 1998 Roger Rioux 1999 Frances Hefner 1998 William Herrlich 1998 Commission on Disabilities(9) Russell Jalbert 1998 Brooks S. Thayer, Chairman 2000 Anne Lennon 1998 Alexander Bruce 2001 Augusta McKusick 1998 Pamela Quinn 2001 Katherine Nenneman 1998 Roseanne Ferullo 2000 Melora "Peter" North 1998 Bonny Burk-Friedman 2000 Bobbie Thomsen 1998 Linda Coneen 1999 Ruth Moore Vought 1998 Elizabeth Smith 1999 Joan Christopher- Honorary 1998 Jeanne Walker 1999 Martha W. Corbett- Honorary 1998 Robert Rotti 1998 William Quinn, Sr. - Honorary 1998 Marion Young - Honorary 1998 Conservation Commission Trumbull Huntington (resigned) 1998 (7 members and 3 associates) William Parish, Chairman 2000 Bikeway Committee(7) George R. Christie, Jr. 2001 Richard Morongell, Chairman 2000 Adrienne Pfluger 2001 Robert Korn 2001 Arnold Henson 2000 Vivian Penniman 2001 Willard Stowell 2000 Kevin Higgins 1999 Frederick Little 1999 Lawrence Smith 1999 Frank H. Hogan 1999 Robert Anslow, Associate 2001 Building Code Board of Appeals(5) Robert Ward, Associate (appointed 6198) 2000 Peter Coneen, Chairman 2002 Andree Yager, Associate 1999 Donald Doddridge (appointed 7198) 2003 Charles H. Groezinger 1998 Andrew Miao 2003 Nancy A. Hurley, Secretary Dorofei Klimshuk 2002 Nathaniel Pulling 1999 Robert A. Gibson 1998 10 Council on Aging(7) Employes Health Insurance Committee John M. Kelly, Chairman 1999 Ernest Butilier Regina Collyer, Co-Chair 2001 John DeFoe Betty Browne (appointed 7198) 2001 John F. Kelly Alan Chace (appointed 7198) 2001 Dorothy Palin Martin Diament 2000 Amy Sanders Vincent H. Anderson 2000 Marie Oppelaar Karen Etsell 1999 Jacquelyn S. Peno 1998 Fence Viewer Clotilde A. Davis 1998 Dorofei Klimshuk 611999 Council on Aging Building Committee(7) Finance Committee(9) (Constituted by the Board of Selectmen 5197) (Appointed by Moderator) Keith Campbell, Chairman 2000 Sherman C. Reed, Chairman 2000 Emerson Davis, Co-Chair 2000 John P. Hinckley, Jr. (appointed 7198) 2001 Brooks Thayer 2000 Howard J. Mead (appointed 7198) 2001 Robert Puckett 2000 Dean A. Smith (appointed 7198) 2001 Pamela Quinn 2000 Harry Mirick 2000 Elizabeth Smith 2000 Gail Meyers Sharman 2000 Virginia Snedecor 2000 Edward Kleban 1999 John F. Kelly, ex officio Robert Jamison 1999 Paul W. O'Connor (appointed 7198) 1999 Cultural Council(up to 22) Molly Hidden 1998 Charles Crozier, Chairman 212001 Blair Tingley 1998 Joanna Keeley (appointed 10198) 1012001 Brooks Woods (resigned 6198) 1999 Barbara Uhl 712001 Steven Minninger(resigned 3198) 1998 Mary Salter 1212000 Janet H. Sullivan 1012000 Municipal Golf Course Committee(9) Richard M. Hatch 412000 (Constituted by the Board of Selectmen 7198) Barbara Strawbridge (resigned) 612000 W. Curtis Collyer 1999 Melora"Peter" [North 6/2000 Paul Colwell 1999 Sara Chapman 7/1999 Charles Groezinger 1999 Lorraine Ackerman 7/1998 Richard Houghton 1999 Arthur K. Gardiner 11/1998 Louis Morongell 1999 James Murphy 1999 Economic Development Council James Snedecor 1999 (Constituted by the Board of Selectmen 11196) E. John Wherry 1999 Duane Landreth, Chairman 2000 Barrett Yager 1999 Christopher Wells, Clerk 2001 Kenneth Alman 2001 Historical Commission(7) Mefford Runyon 2000 Charles H. Thomsen, Chairman 2001 W. Curtis Collyer 1999 Bonnie Snow 2001 Todd Thayer 1999 Roderick McColl 2001 D. Jeffrey Karlson 1999 Dennis Dowd (appointed 7/98) 2000 Patricia Silverman 1998 Elizabeth B. Davis 1999 John Kelly, Town Administrator, ex officio William P. Quinn, Sr. 1999 Mary Wilcox(appointed 7/98) 1999 Emergency Planning Committee Russell Broad (resigned 6/98) 1999 Robert Canning, Health Agent Robert Bersin, Highway Manager Raphael Merrill, Fire Chief 11 Housing Task Force(7) Open Space Committee(7) Erica Parra, Chairman 2001 Allen Gibbs, Chairman 2001 Winifred Fitzgerald 2001 Ann Hodgkinson (appointed 6198) 2001 Judith H. Whitney 2000 David Shactman 2000 Bruce Pelton (appointed 9198) 2000 George Walker(appointed 1198) 2000 David Willard 2000 Mefford Runyon (appointed 1198) 2000 Frank Fettig 1999 Steven Montoya 1999 Todd Holland (resigned 5198) 2000 Philip Scola (appointed 7198) 1999 Debbra Barton (resigned 9198) 1998 Douglas Long 1998 Victoria Goldsmith, ex officio 2000 Mary-Jac Hatch 1998 Teresa Jordan, Secretary Insurance Advisory Committee(5) Merwin B. Smith, Chairman 1999 Personnel Advisory Board(5) Phillips Marshall (appointed 2198) 2000 Philip Halkenhauser, Chairman 1999 Anson Clough (appointed 12198) 2000 Anita Rogers, Clerk 2000 Joseph McGann 2000 Anthony R. Bott 2001 George Q. Cully, Jr. 1999 Robert Zenke, Chairman (resigned 1198) 2000 Planning Board Paul H. Gregg (resigned 9198) 1999 (5 regular,2 associate) A. Scott Montgomery, ex officio 1999 Al Conklin, Chairman 1999 Anne Fusco LeMaitre, ex officio Mark Zivan 2000 Ronald DiLauro 1999 Keeper of the Town Pump Nathaniel Pulling 2001 Leonard Sparrow 2000 Sims Mcgrath, Jr. 2001 E. John Wherry, Jr., Associate 2000 Local Comprehensive Planning Committee Rosemary Plesset, Associate (appointed 7/98) 2001 Kenneth McKusick, Chairman (appointed 2/98) 1999 Charles S. Hart, Associate 1998 James Snedecor (appointed 2198) 1999 Janet Albahari, Secretary John Ingwersen (appointed 2198) 1999 Rosemary Plesset (appointed 9198) 1999 Pleasant Bay Resource Management Erica Parra (appointed 2198) 1999 Plan Steering Committee Mefford Runyon (appointed 5/98) 1999 R. Bruce Hammatt, Jr. 1998 Kenneth Alman (appointed 2/98) 1999 George Walker (resigned 8198) 1999 Recreation Commission(5) Keith Campbell (resigned 11/98) 1999 Nancy Chase Smith, Chairman 1999 Beverly Fuller (resigned 2/98) 1999 Marine Water Quality Task Force Paul O. Fulcher 1998 (Established by May, 1996 Town meeting) Joseph McCarthy, Chairman 1999 Right To Know Law Robert Magor(appointed 6/98) 2001 Raphael A. Merrill, Municipal Coordinator Truman Henson Sr. 2000 Robert Canning, Acting Municipal Coordinator James Snedecor (appointed 1198) 1999 Margaret Wineman 1999 Sarah Brown Scholarship Committee Wyman Uhl 1998 James Scanlon Nick Muto Municipal Energy Advisory Committee(3) John F. Kelly (Constituted by the Board of Selectmen 6198) W. Curtis Collyer Sea Call Farm Building Committee(7) David Withrow (Constituted by the Board of Selectmen 8198) Robert Hulick James Snow, Chairman Joanne Amaru Betty Browne Frederick Little Richard Porter William Stokes Willard Stowell Mary Binowski, Alternate 12 Shellfish Advisory Committee(7) Veterans'Graves Officer Tim Linkkila (appointed 6/98) 2001 Robert B. Larrimore John H. Baldwin 2000 Julie Winslow 2000 Water Advisory Board(5) Peter Ho 2000 Robert J. Wineman, Chairman (Board of Health appoin- Augusta McKusick 1999 tee) 1999 George Q. Cully, Jr. 1999 Charles Groezinger(appointed 6198) 2001 Brian Gibbons 2001 Kenneth McKusick 2000 John M. Finan, Chairman 1998 E. John Wherry, Jr. 2000 Ann Hodgkinson (appointed 6/98) 2001 Site Plan Review Committee(7) Marjorie Uhi 1998 George Meservey, Director of Planning, Chairman Robert A. Rich 1998 Jon Eiteibach, Building Commissioner Paul O'Connor(resigned 7/98) 1999 Robert Canning, Health Agent Jennifer Wood, Conservation Agent Windmill Site and Restoration Committee(15) Charles Medchilt, Water Superintendent (Disbanded 6198) Steven Edwards, Deputy Fire Chief David Clarendon 1998 Robert Bersin, Highway/Disposal Manager Harold W. Martell 1998 Kelly Lasko, Secretary Oscar Ridley 1998 Anthony Gorczyca 1998 Solid Waste Advisory Committee(5) J. Stewart Broatch, Chairman 2000 Zoning Bylaw Task Force(5) Jean Gardiner 2001 (Constituted by the Board of Selectmen 10198) Rigmor Plesner(appointed 2198) 2000 Mark Zivan (Planning Board Representative) 2000 Burton M. Golov 1999 Alan Conklin (Planning Board Representative) 1999 Hubbard M. Rattle 1999 Craig Johnson (Zoning Board of Appeals Rep.) 2001 Augusta McKusick(Board of Health appointee) 2000 D. Jeffrey Karlson (Citizen at large) 2001 Ellie Zeeb (resigned 9198) 2000 John Murphy (Citizen at large) 2001 Jon Eitelbach, ex off iclo Town Committee(Land Bank) George Meservey, ex officio (Constituted November, 1998) Beverly G. Singleton, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals Francis E. Suits (5 regular, 3 associate) Richard W. Philbrick Richard A. Cole, Chairman 2001 Ronald A. Adams Craig A. Johnson 2001 James E. DeWitt Elizabeth L. Henson 2000 Thomas M. Yonce 1999 Town Hall Feasibility Study Committee.(7) Susan B. Christie 1999 (Constituted by the Board of Selectmen 8197) John Williams, Associate (appointed 6/98) 2001 William Stokes, Chairman 1999 Ann H. Shafnacker, Associate 2000 John Kelly 1999 Peter D. Hunter, Associate 1999 James E. DeWitt 1999 John W. Kelsey(resigned 6/98) 1999 James Trainor 1999 Sarah Wickwire, Secretary Brooks Thayer 1999 John Kelsey 1999 Cassandra Carroll (appointed 6/98) 1999 Sherman Reed, ex officio (non-voting) 1999 Cecelia Hirschberg (resigned 6/98) 1999 Traffic Study Committee(7) John J. Ehrmanntraut 2000 Howard A. Ritzman 2000 Nathaniel Pulling 1999 William R. Stone, Police Chief Robert Bersin, Highway Manager Raphael A. Merrill, Fire Chief 13 DEPARTMENT and Jennifer Wood, Conservation Administrator SPECIAL PERSONNEL (app't 9198) N Nancy Hurley, Secretary Accounting Council on Aging David Withrow, Director of Municipal Finance/ Elizabeth Smith, Executive Director Town Accountant Cynthia May, Principal Clerk Rechella Butilier, Ass't Town Accountant Patricia Butler, Sr. Outreach Worker (app't 7198) Greta Avery, Principal Account Clerk Marilyn Schofield, Sr. Outreach Worker Peter Van Dyck, MIS Coordinator-- Natalie Chapin, Crisis Intervention Specialist Part-time (app't 9/98) (State Grant Position) Sandra Chernick, Friendly Visitor Coordinator Animal Control Officer (State Grant Position) Animal Rescue League Evelyn Sheffres, I ntergen e rational Friendly Lynda J. Brogden, Manager Visitor Program Coordinator (State Grant Position) Animal Inspector Robert Canning, Health Agent Custodians Robert Drolette, Council on Aging (app't 3/98) Assessing James Stanfield, Snow Library Kenneth Hull, Assessor/Appraiser Stanley Marsh, Snow Library Substitute Dorothy R. Herold, Principal Clerk Robert Leite, Police Station Eleanor Marinaccio, Principal Clerk Candee Roberts, Town Hall Jacqueline Reycroft, Business Manager Election Workers Building Esther Beiiby (D) Teller Jon Eitelbach, Building Commissioner Francis B. Bonner(D) Teller Bob Walton, Ass't Insp. of Buildings/ Marion Campbell (D) Teller Code Enforcement Officer (resigned 7/98) Gloria Edwards (R) Teller Elbert Ulshoeffer, Temp Ass't Inspector of Buildings/ Paul Edwards (R) Teller Code Enforcement Officer(7/98) Winifred W. Feightner (U) Teller Brian Harrison, Ass't Inspector of Buildings/ Jean Herbert(R) Teller Code Enforcement Officer (app't 9/98) Jean Kuhn (U) Teller Roland Bassett, Jr., Wiring Inspector Blanche Landwehr(U)Teller Jeffrey Spiegel, Alternate Wiring Inspector Winifred Little (U) Teller Scott Van Ryswood, Plumbing & Gas Inspector Teresa McCormick (R) Teller (app't Warden 1/98) Larry Baker, Alternate Plumbing & Gas Inspector Gloria Mellin (D) Teller Kelly Lasko, Principal Clerk Joan S. Reed (R)Teller Harold Rusch (R) Teller Burial Agents Joan W. Spieker(U) Teller David C. Hunt (app't 1/98) Rosemarie Suits (R)Teller Beatrice Viau (D) Deputy Clerk Civil Defense Mary Walker(D) Teller Raphael A. Merrill Olive R. Westa (D) Teller Richard Nickerson Virginia Wiley (U) Teller Town Clerk Fire Department/Rescue Squad Anne Lennon, Town Clerk Permanent Full Time Firefighters Ronnie Jamieson, Ass't Town Clerk Raphael A. Merrill, Fire Chief (resigned 6/98) Steven P. Edwards, Deputy Chief- EMT Karen Sharpless, Ass't Town Clerk Clayton B. Reynard, Lieutenant- EMT (app't 7/98) Richard J. Harris, Lieutenant- Paramedic Kenneth N. Mayo, Lieutenant - EMT Conservation Paul V. Tassi, Lieutenant- EMT Sandra Macfarlane, Conservation Administrator/ Craig H. Bodamer, Firefighter- Paramedic Marine Biologist (retired 9/98) Robert E. Felt, Firefighter' - Paramedic 14 Michael A. Gould, Firefighter- EMT Highway/Disposal Department Anthony L. Pike, Firefighter- Paramedic Robert Bersin, Highway/Disposal Manager William P. Quinn, Firefighter- EMT Highway William R. Reynolds, Firefighter- EMT James Higgins, Foreman Donald W. Taber, Firefighter- EMT Alan Artwick, Mechanic Peter A. Vogt, Firefighter- Paramedic Stephen Burgess, Sr. Maintenance Man/ Equipment Operator Fire Clerk/Dispatcher R. Glenn Bowen, Laborer/Custodian Susan L. Swanson Joe Kovac, Sr. Maintenance Man Deborah Abbott, Temporary Part-time John DeFoe, Sr. Maintenance Man Jean Morceau, Principal Clerk Call Firefighters Disposal Ronald A. Deschamps, Lieutenant Matthew Muir, Foreman Minot S. Reynolds, Lieutenant Dale Smith, Sr. Maintenance/Mechanic Ass'L Matt Andre, Firefighter- EMT John Duble, Maintenance Man Kenneth C. Freeman, Firefighter Karl Clark, Part-Time Gatekeeper Ira Freidman, Firefighter Gary W. McMakin, Part-time Operator Paul Moore, Firefighter Allen R. Nickerson, Firefighter- EMT Library Jeffrey O'Donnell, Firefighter Anne O'Brien, Director(retired 12/98) James Ostrander, Firefighter- Paramedic Mary Reuland, Assistant Director Lowell Outstay, Firefighter Susan Kelley, Youth Services Librarian Anthony J. Quirk, Firefighter Patricia E. Noll, Administrative Aide (resigned 8/98) John Quigley, Firefighter Judith Wilson, Administrative Aide (app't 10198) James M. Reynolds, Firefighter Julie Ann Grady, Tech Services Coordinator Robert H. Reynolds, Firefighter Cheryl Bergeron, Staff Librarian (app't 10198) Ronnie A. Reynolds, Firefighter Tavi Prugno, Staff Librarian Timothy J. Reynolds, Firefighter Barbara Quattrone, Staff Librarian Brooks Thayer, Firefighter- EMT Mary Chrane, Library Assistant(resigned 5/98) Nathaniel Reese, Paramedic Mary Fitzgerald, Library Assistant Micki.Quinn, Firefighter—EMT Linda Gordon, Library Assistant Leslie Hirst, EMT Melody Gulow, Substitute Library Assistant Dorothy Roper, Library Assistant Harbormaster/Shellfish Department Elizabeth Steele-Jeffers, Library Assistant Dawson Farber IV, Harbormaster/Shellfish Constable Claire Morris, Library Aide Gardner Jamieson, Ass't HarbormasterlShelifish Katherine Kirkbride, Page Constable Carolyn Landry, Page George Q. Cully, Jr., Deputy Shellfish Constable Andrew Young, Patrol Boat Operator Park Karsten Klein, Patrol Boat Operator Paul O. Fulcher, Superintendent Steven Gould, Patrol Boat Operator Dorothy L. Palin, Assist, to Park Superintendent Richard W. McKean, Foreman Health Department Cheryl Esty, Maintenance Robert J. Canning, Health Agent Matthew Higgins, Seasonal Laborer Patricia J. Ballo, Assistant Health Agent Frank H. Poranski, Maintenance Lois R. Ames, Principal Clerk George W. Cahoon, Jr., Maintenance Barbara R. Strawbridge, Clerk/Typist(resigned 5/98) Lee Miller, Beach Superintendent Karen Faherty, Clerk/Typist (resigned 10/98) Leslie A. Derrick, PT Clerk/Typist(app't 6198) Planning Department George D. Meservey, Director of Planning & Herring Run Community Development(app't 9/98) Robley Fulcher, Jr. Janet Albahari, Principal Clerk Scott Johnson 15 Police Registrars of Voters William R. Stone, Chief of Police Ann C. Fettig, Chairman; Registrar John C. Fitzpatrick, Lieutenant (retired 9/98) June Fletcher, Assistant Registrar Kenneth A. Greene, Lieutenant (app't 10/98) Barbara Gardner, Registrar Timm W. Gould, Sergeant Marie Oppelaar, Registrar Richard N. Smith, Jr., Sergeant(retired 9/98) Anne Lennon, ex-officio James M. Gage, Jr., Sergeant (app't 10/98) Kevin H. Wells, Sergeant (app't 10/98) Sealer of Weights and Measures Richard C. Jones, Sergeant James R. Ehrhart David R. Hagstrom, Patrolman/Detective Melissa E. Novotny, Patrol Officer Selectmen/Town Administrator's Staff Ernest E. Butilier, Patrolman Anne Fusco LeMaitre, Office Manager Jeffrey Finnegan, Patrolman Marilyn D. MacLeod, Administrative Secretary to Town Kevin L. Higgins, Patrolman Administrator Howard M. Pavlofsky, Patrolman Karen Sharpless, Principal Clerk James P. Rosato, Patrolman (App't Ass't Town Clerk 7/98) Matthew P. Watts, Patrolman Patricia E. Noll, Principal Secretary (app't 8/98) Glenn P. Wilcox, Patrolman Duane C. Boucher, Patrolman Town Counsel James C. McMakin, Patrolman Michael D. Ford Kerry A. O'Connell, Patrol Officer Douglas Bohannon, Reserve Officer Town Administrator Douglas Davis, Reserve Officer John F. Kelly John C. Fitzpatrick, Reserve Officer Paul O. Fulcher, Reserve Officer Treasurer/Collector Richard Smith, Reserve Officer Christine Lorge, Treasurer/Collector Robley E. Fulcher, Jr., Special Officer Thomas Harper, Ass't Treasurer/Collector William Heyd, Reserve Officer Susan Pires, Principal Account Clerk Scott E. Johnson, Reserve Officer Mary Sedgwick, Principal Account Clerk Raphael A. Merrill, Jr., Reserve Officer James E. Trainor, Reserve Officer Tree Warden Richard Gould, Special Officer Shawn Shea, Tree Warden (resigned 10/98) Robert E. Livingston, Special Officer Wayne V. Love, Special Officer Water Department Nathaniel Pulling, Special Officer Charles Medchili, Water Superintendent Dawson Farber IV, Special Officer Susan Neese-Brown, Business Manager Gardner Jamieson, Special Officer Laura Brennan, Principal Clerk (resigned 9/98) John Dooley, Public Safety Dispatcher Jacqueline Peterson (app't 10/98) Deborah Hayes, Public Safety Dispatcher/Matron Charles Savage, Foreman Joan Henderson, Public Safety Dispatcher/Matron Todd Bunzick, Station Operator Robert Reynolds, Public Safety Dispatcher James Darling, Meter Man/Tester David Diamond, Public Safety Dispatcher/Part-Time Rodney Fulcher, Station Operator Sean Diamond, Public Safety Dispatcher/Part-Time Richard Knowles, Meter Man/Operator (app't 10/98) Daniel Hayes, Meter Man Scott Higgins, Public Safety Dispatcher/Part-Time (app't 10/98) Mary Stevens, Matron Joan E. Chilson, Clerical/Matron Anne M. Reynolds, Clerical/Matron Recreation Department Brendan Guttmann, Director 16 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Thanks to all of you...citizens, committee members, employees, and my colleagues on the Board of The Town Meeting warrants for 1998 show how very Selectmen...who helped carry the heavy load in 1998. _ - busy the year was for town government. Several capital Respectfully submitted, facilities projects moved forward,including the landfill cap- Beverly G. Singleton ping, affordable housing, expansion of the senior center, Chairman replacement of the Rock Harbor bulkhead, repairs to the elementary school playground, renovations to Sea Call Farm,and feasibility studies fora newtown hall and a public works facility. The town purchased the Gavigan, Christian, and LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED Baumgartner properties, and negotiated conservation re- BY BOARD OF SELECTMEN strictions for the Heyelman and Gallagher properties. Fol- FISCAL YEAR 1998 lowing a 70%favorable vote fora land bank,work began on setting priorities for acquisition. CATEGORY TYPE #ISSUED Three-year contracts were finalized with the Town ANNUAL INNHOLDER Administrator,the Police Chief, and three labor unions,as 0 All Alcoholic 2 well as a revised classification and compensation plan for 0 Wine& Malt 0 non-union employees. The fourth union contract was still in the negotiation stage at year-end. ANNUAL RESTAURANT • All Alcoholic 16 Planning was a major focus, including a master plan Wine & Malt 3 for the municipal water supply, a management plan for Pleasant Bay, the first phase of a management plan for SEASONAL RESTAURANT Nauset Beach, and the beginning of a management plan • All Alcoholic 6 for the Town's watershed. Work on the local comprehen- 0 Wine& Malt 2 sive plan accelerated with help from our new planning director and a professional planning consultant. CLUB • All Alcoholic 2 Technology became a major initiative during 1998. Wine & Malt 0 The Town developed its own web site and was on-line in October. The first live TV broadcast of a Selectman's PACKAGE GOOD STORES meeting happened in the fall. Work was started on an 0 Ali Alcoholic 4 Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) mechanism for payment a Wine& Malt 5 of bills and on a system to simplify beach sticker renewals. 0 Sunday Opening for Holidays 8 With all of these projects on our plates, we found ONE DAY WINE & MALT LICENSE ourselves short-handed due to extended illnesses, resig- For Non-Profit Organizations 2 nations,and retirements. We turned to David Withrow,our Director of Municipal Finance, to serve as Acting Town COMMON VICTUALLER Administrator for six weeks during John Kelly's recupera- Annual 74 tion. Without David's willing and cheerful help, the list of achievements would have been much shorter. Our special HAWKERSIPEDDLERS thanks go to him for a superb job well done. 0 Annual 6 • One Day Permit 5 In the fall,we were saddened by the passing of Bruce Findley, a former Selectman. Bruce was a dedicated AUTO DEALERS citizen who never gave up trying to make Orleans a better 0 Class I 2 place to live and work. 0 Class 11 10 In May,the Board began its third year with the same LODGING HOUSE membership, and continued our goal to provide Orleans Annual 9 with the best possible services at the lowest possible cost. 17 ENTERTAINMENT" In addition,Jenny Wood began in September as the • Weekday 18 Town's new Conservation Administrator. Jenny previously • Sunday 12 worked for the Cape Cod National Seashore. Finally,Mary • Temporary Weekday 1 Reuland, Assistant Library Director, assumed the role of Director of Snow Library in December and will begin the GENERAL LICENSES 3 process of developing a long-range plan for the library. COIN OPERATED DEVICES In January, I presented an annual budget document • Amusements 43 to the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee that • Billiard Tables 2 enhanced the budget process by improving upon the content,presentation and overall usefulness of the budget ROAD TAKING APPLICATIONS 1 document as a financial plan and guide to Town operations. As adopted by Town Meeting in May, the total operating budgets for fiscal year 1999 amounted to$15,475,726, an TOWN ADMINISTRATOR increase of$18,912 or 0.12 percentfrom fiscal year 1998. During calendar year 1998, we saw a number of The six-year capital plan presented to the Board of essential personnel changes in the organization and new Selectmen and Finance Committee in December identified a number of capital improvements to be undertaken over department bead appointments. First, two department the next six years. With the anticipated completion of the heads retired, Conservation Administrator Sandra Local Comprehensive Plan next year, the list of future MacFarlane and Library Director Anne O'Brien; we wish projects identified in the capital plan will undoubtedly be them well. much more extensive and will challenge our ability to plan, Anew Director of Planning and Community Develop- schedule,and finance our infrastructure needs well into the ment, George Meservey, came on board in September to future. take over the reins in directing the Town's land use and Respectfully submitted, planning efforts. George came to us from the Town of John F. Kelly Wareham and has filled a huge void of fourteen months Town Administrator without a town planner. My thanks to Robert Bersin, Highway and Disposal Area Manager,and Janet Albahari, Principle Clerk,for filling in during the interim and ensuring an almost seamless transition in the process. 18 COLLECTOR OF TAXES TAX COLLECTIONS- FISCAL 1998 LEVY PAYMENTS REFUNDS ABATED NET RECEIPTS 1998 Real Estate $10,567,745.54 31,217.49 91,925.28 $10,507,037.75 1998 Deferred Real Estate 36,526.40 0.00 0.00 36,526.40 1997 Real Estate 147,739.79 3,926.07 3,925.97 147,739.89 1996 Real Estate 4,652.77 146.77 146.77 4,652.77 Real Estate Tax Titles 65,658.71 0.00 0.00 65,658.71 1998 Street Betterments 2,588.00 0.00 0.00 2,588.00 Street Betterment Interest 517.60 0.00 0.00 517.60 1998 Septic Betterments 1,771.47 0.00 0.00 1,771.47 Septic Betterment Interest 1,135.08 0.00 0.00 1,135.08 1998 Personal Property 199,953.76 1,230.33 6,380.52 194,803.57 1997 Personal Property 5,067.18 0.00 0.00 5,067.18 1996 Personal Property 155.38 0.00 0.00 155.38 1998 Motor Vehicle Excise 533,573.82 9,592.25 33,819.29 509,346.78 1997 Motor Vehicle Excise 155,423.75 17,737.93 21,066.14 152,095.54 1996 Motor Vehicle Excise 6,300.93 18.32 253.42 6,065.83 1995 & Prior Excise 5,843.14 0.00 0.00 5,843.14 Registry Flagging Fees 4,240.00 0.00 0.00 4,240.00 1998 Boat Excise 16,716.30 112.25 2,054.77 14,773.78 1997 Boat Excise 620.87 188.00 520.00 288.87 1996 Boat Excise 70.00 0.00 0.00 70.00 Water Rates 1,199,914.23 1,528.07 14,830.35 1,186,611.95 Water Service 10,575.00 0.00 0.00 10,575.00 Water Usage 1,884.50 0.00 0.00 1,884.50 Water Installations 31,054.14 0.00 30.00 31,024.14 Water Installations Tax 431.44 0.00 0.00 431.44 Water Additional Billing 2,039.59 0.00 25.56 2,014.03 Water Additional Billing Tax 50.54 0.00 0.00 50.54 INTEREST, CHARGES & FEES Delinquent Int (98 & Prior) 37,110.89 0.00 0.00 37,110.89 Deferred R E Interest 7,765.34 0.00 0.00 7,765.34 Tax Title Interest 18,451.88 0.00 0.00 18,451.88 Municipal Lien Certificates 17,925.00 0.00 0.00 17,925.00 Collector's Demand Fees 10,957.00 0.00 0.00 10,957.00 Deferred Charges & Fees 145.00 0.00 0.00 145.00 Tax Title Charges & Fees 1,685.00 0.00 0.00 1,685.00 TOTAL COLLECTIONS FISCAL 1998: $13,096,290.04 65,697.48 174,978.07 $12,987,009.45 19 TOWN TREASURER Voter Registration Regular Esther Beilby 107.63 SALARIES CALENDAR 1998 Francis Bonner 115.51 Gloria Edwards 139.13 Christine H. Lorge, Treasurer Paul Edwards 147.01 Winifred Feightner 157.51 Thomas F. Harper, Assistant Treasurer Rita Grindle 36.75 Town Executive Regular Longev, Jean Herbert 73.50 John F. Kelly 69,571.86 Winifred Little 28.88 Teresa McCormick 357.00 Anne LeMaitre 36,266.75 900.00 Gloria McCormick 81.38 Marilyn D. MacLeod 33,979.39 750.00 Joan Spieker 144.38 Patricia E. Noll 9,516.10 Robert Pearl 42.00 Karen C. Sharpless 11,772.80 Rosemarie Suits 68.26 Finance/Accountant Regular Longev. Joan Reed 254.63 Beatrice Viau 189.00 David A. Withrow 64,733.04 1,600.00 Mary Walker 132.00 Rechella Butilier 37,718.94 756.00 Olive Walke 81.38 Greta L. Avery 12,522.84 Virginia Wiley 120.76 Computers Regular Longev. Conservation Regular Longev. Peter Van Dyck 6,214.96 Jennifer Wood 11,304.56 Sandra L. MacFarlane 41,193.76 2,697.12 Assessing Regular Longev. Kenneth J. Hull 52,273.59 550.00 Nancy Ann Hurley 28,666.24 650.00 Dorothy R. Herold 28,666.24 500.00 planning Regular Longev. Eleanor J. Marinaccio 11,597.96 George Meservey 15,954.68 Jacqueline S. Reycroft 32,108.48 650.00 Janet L. Albaharl 28,666.24 550.00 Town Treas/Collector Regular Longev. zoning Bd. Of Appeals Regular Christine H. Lorge 51,264.44 Sarah W. Wickwire 12,473.24 Thomas F. Harper 31,708.85 Susan Pires 24,286.20 671.00 Mary Murphy-Sedgwick 26,711.37 470.00 Open Space Committee Regular Connie A. Baci 120.02 Harry Kammerer 3,683.95 Teresa Jordan 722.52 Sandra Kelley 3,580,48 Town Clerk's Office Regular Longev. Town Office Building Regular Longev. Anne R. Lennon 35,577.47 953.00 Candee Lin Roberts 19,970.30 413.00 Ronnie L. Jamieson 15,767.46 412.47 Karen Sharpless 12,647.68 Elections Regular Ann C. Fettig 4,886.49 June Fletcher 148.20 Barbara A. Gardner 3,825.58 Marie T. Oppelaar 55.48 Anne R. Lennon 400.00 20 Police Department Regular Ot Longev. Career Shift Dif. Pr. Dty William Stone 69,445.71 750.00 2,800.00 Matthew Andre 0.00 100.00 Douglas B. Bohannon 522.00 Duane C. Boucher 39,657.36 6,750.08 700.00 1,800.00 1,000.00 7,481.30 Ernest E. Butilier 39,297.36 5,956.32 1,200.00 1,000.00 5,421.20 Joan D. Chilson 28,666.24 1,252.14 750.00 Douglas R. Davis 1,536.00 232.00 David J. Diamond 1,067.04 Sean Diamond 631.40 John M. Dooley 29,219.28 502.55 650.00 500.00 Jeffrey Finnegan 35,422.75 3,361.81 1,800.00 1,000.00 4,644.42 John C. Fitzpatrick 56,574.40 5,299.32 4,500.00 3,478.05 James M. Gage, Jr. 40,128.19 4,969.69 1,200.00 1,000.00 2,387.13 Timm W. Gould 44,665.11 5,303.51 2,250.00 3,800.00 1,000.00 Kenneth A. Greene 47,770.51 4,693.39 3,150.00 1,800.00 750.00 8,616.90 David R. Hagstrom 43,115.88 7,996.00 1,200.00 1,000.00 116.00 Debra A. Hayes 28,270.80 362.88 500.00 64.04 Joann Henderson 28,858.82 1,268.25 700.00 William E. Heyd 2,300.00 Kevin L. Higgins 39,297.36 360.69 750.00 1,000.00 734.64 Scott Higgins 832.30 Scott Johnson 840.00 Richard C. Jones 44,678.31 8,323.94 2,850.00 1,000.00 4,428.44 James C. McMakin 40,961.67 1,000.00 Raphael A. Merrill, Jr. 5,142.00 908.00 Melissa Novotny 40,200.02 772.47 750.00 2,800.00 11000.00 878.82 Kerry O'Connell 39,414.66 4,117.99 650.00 1,000.00 8,600.20 Howard M. Pavlofsky 39,527.95 6,503.21 900.00 1,000.00 5,466.00 Anne M. Reynolds 28,666.24 1,249.26 375.00 Robert H. Reynolds 28,996.44 384.34 James P. Rosato 39,297.36 5,643.66 825.00 2,800.00 1,000.00 8,133.60 Richard N. Smith, Jr. 35,503.11 4,550.21 4,141.90 708.33 8,395.45 Mary E. Stevens 1,162.30 67.76 Matthew'P. Watts 39,297.36 7,329.71 900.00 3,800.00 1,000.00 7,839.79 Kevin H. Wells 42,709.40 10,894.80 1,600.00 1,800.00 1,000.00 12,497.05 Glenn P. Wilcox 40,943.73 7,051.74 1,600.00 1,000.00 7,526.18 Police/Fire Building Regular Robert A. Leite 9,925.30 Fire/Rescue Dept. Regular Ot Longev. Career Paramed Emt Raphael A. Merrill 69,745.71 3,000.00 Deborah Abbott 3,564.03 Matthew S. Andre 4,007.54 Craig H. Bodamer 38,574.03 19,548.04 825.00 3,600.00 3,938.00 Chester G. Burge II 3,262.77 Ronald H. Deschamps 951.44 Steven P. Edwards 59,336.52 2,550.00 2,000.00 950.00 Robert E. Felt 38,574.03 11,408.05 700.00 3,600.00 3,438.00 Kenneth C. Freeman 715.46 Ira D, Freidman 1,342.00 Michael A. Gould 38,574.03 9,191.41 825.00 1,000.00 950.00 Richard J. Harris 42,094.36 17,550.99 2,400.00 3,600.00 3,438.00 Leslie Hirst 4,262.17 Kenneth N. Mayo 42,094.36 23,556.87 1,700.00 5,400.00 950.00 21 i. Fire/Rescue Dept. Regular Ot Longer. Career Paramed Emt Paul E. Moore 2,025.51 Allen Nickerson 22.00 Jeffrey R. O'Donnell 434.56 James R. Ostrander 141.84 Lowell Outslay 520.18 Anthony L. Pike 40,574.03 19,169.29 750.00 3,438.00 John Quigley 64.98 William P. Quinn, Jr. 39,541.72 15,629.63 1,950.00 3,600.00 100.00 950.00 Anthony J. Quirk 9,165.78 Nathaneal C. Reese 1,188.12 Clayton B. Reynard 42,094.36 18,221.53 2,550.00 5,400.00 1,000.00 950.00 James M. Reynolds 618.16 Minot S. Reynolds 859.45 Ronnie A. Reynolds 195.28 Timothy J. Reynolds 1,054.42 William R. Reynolds 39,016.59 14,726.50 825.00 950.00 Susan L. Swanson 30,664.68 203.18 1,485.00 Donald W. Taber 38,574.03 25,824.42 1,200.00 3,600.00 3,438.00 Paul V. Tassi 43,250.56 7,320.53 2,400.00 5,400.00 950.00 Brooks Thayer 5,239.87 Peter A. Vogt 38,785.97 13,031.22 1,050.00 3,600.00 3,438.00 Building Department Regular Ot Longer►. Jon M. Eitelbach 45,704.22 500.00 Brian Harrison 9,744.00 Kelly A. Lasko 28,106.56 178.37 Robert Ulshoeffer 2,660.00 Robert F. Walton 19,179.36 Harbormaster Regular Ot Longer. Dawson L. Farber IV 43,833.72 George Q. Cully, Jr. 2,612.92 Steven Gould 4,581.28 Gardner E. Jamieson 35,212.59 1,954.71 975.00 Karsten P. Klein 3,409.56 Andrew Young 5,248.10 Tree Warden Regular Shawn E. Shea 14,908.28 Highway Department Regular Ot Longev. Snow/Ice Robert L. Bersin 57,489.51 Alan C. Artwick 30,657.94 3,847.42 566.51 Glenn R. Bowen 22,933.04 2,735.75 355.40 Stephen J. Burgess 33,058.48 3,573.44 650.00 535.95 John C. Defoe 32,091.44 1,821.71 825.00 453.10 James R. Higgins 35,419.40 1,584.74 1,950.00 430.42 Daniel Kot 2,153.20 Joseph P. Kovac 26,494.32 3,023.67 571.42 Jean C. Morceau 28,666.24 1,069.00 22 Disposal Department Regular Ot Longev. Karl L. Clark 6,704.72 John D. Duble 31,155.76 834.60 900.00 _ Gary McMakin 5,695.05 Matthew M. Muir 33,625.00 5,576.57 825.00 Dale R. Smith 27,314.48 3,757.89 Water Department Regular Ot Longev. Charles Medchill 57,403.01 750.00 Laura Brennan 16,739.44 Todd O. Bunzick 32,331.44 3,515.24 650.00 James A. Darling 33,106.44 985.12 900.00 Rodney E. Fulcher 32,341.44 2,919.04 825.00 Daniel S. Hayes 31,631.12 625.42 500.00 Richard W. Knowles 34,09348 805.71 1,600.00 Susan F. Neese-Brown 32,357.44 94.04 550.00 Jacqueline Peterson 5,051.20 Charles Savage 37,374.40 963.09 3,450.00 Health Department Regular Longev. Robert J. Canning 52,273.59 1,050.00 Patricia J. Ballo 37,358.72 900.00 Lois Ames 28,666.24 975.00 Leslie Derrick 5,228.05 Karen A. Faherty 8,706.67 Barbara R. Strawbridge 4,581.88 Council On Aging Regular Longev. Elizabeth J. Smith 38,755.32 500.00 > tw Patricia Butler 4,370.00 " q Natalie J. Chapin 11,174.85 Robert Drolette 5,410.64 ` Cynthia May 22,828.84 Marilyn Schofield 7,456.96 Snow Library Regular a Anne M. O'Brien 45,252.09 y Mary S. Reuland 34,438.16 Cheryl Bergeron 1,918.54 a,n Mary E. Chrane 2,394.94 Mary L. Fitzgerald 15,611.92 Linda W. Gordon 10,345.86 Julie Grady 6,939.10 r a Melody Gulow 4,497.62 Susan E. Kelley 12,252.67 Katherine Kirkbride 2,653.33 Carolyn Landry 2,576.01 Stanley Marsh 186.20 Claire Morris 4,420.94 Patricia E. Nall 8,447.61 Tavi M. Prugno 8,132.65 Barbara W. Quattrone 13,699.65 Dorothy Roper 8,920.50 Jaynes L. Stanfield, Jr. 13,060.46 E, Steele-Jeffers 9,293.71 Judith Wilson 2,421.90 23 Recreation Regular Longev. Brendan Guttmann 36,266.03 650.00 Monica Bailey 1,916.47 Mary Ellen Bower 3,005.72 Katherine S. Brezina 1,824.34 Mary Conte 162.30 Stephen K. Craffey 1,743.31 Doreen L. Espeseth 2,299.25 Tina E. Fulcher 555.75 Nicholas D. Gengarelly 678.61 Jesse D. Jones 2,099.08 Erin Maas 1,175.85 Megan Maas 1,187.55 � Shannon Maas 2,058.58 Susan L. Parry 1,947.60 Andrew Pavlovsky 242.78 Gretchen Peterson 620.10 K. Hugo Peterson 848.25 Ell Ah John Reuland 668.78 i. Paul Reuland 1,181.70 Caitlin Rogers 417.94 Carlos Sepulveda 817.60 Mackenzie Sisson 696.88 John Skayne 1,062.18 Patrick Skayne 64.92 Heather Smith 2,253.42 Maggie Sundby 735.76 Holly Timme 952.59 Paul M. White III 1,468.35 Parks & Beaches Regular Ot Longev. Paul O. Fulcher 52,505.27 2,250.00 Sheila Avellar 4,505.23 33.17 750.00 George W. Cahoon, Jr. 7,413.70 Cheryl J. Esty 32,091.44 9,341.51 650.00 Richard W. Mckean 35,044.40 2,502.91 750.00 Dorothy L. Palin 34,800.96 1,050.00 Frank H. Poranski 31,155.76 1,242.85 700.00 Parks/Beaches Seas. Regular Thomas Avellar 1,946.84 Lawrence T. Barlow 9,134.60 James Birdsall 1,311.16 Ryan Bliss 1,354.12 Justin Bohannon 3,904.12 Megan Borsari 2,806.96 Abram A. Boyle 4,181.27 Meaghan Brady 3,152.49 Morgan Chase 1,745.15 Oliver E. Coffin 8,496.33 Kerry Collier 4,359.03 Ronald Corrigan 4,003.16 Thomas A. Currie 6,083.99 David Currier 1,648.30 David C. Donovan 6,358.54 Maureen Dumont 996.93 24 Parks/Beaches Seas. Regular Earl F. Dunham, Jr. 4,024.58 John Ehrmanntraut 3,793.72 Meggan Eldredge 4,448.53 Ian A. Feinhandler 4,458.28 Anthony Fitzgerald 3,306.68 James Gage 1,513.11 Jamie Gibbs 3,936.13 Michael Glasheen 3,175.97 Samantha Greenbaum 3,463.75 Joshua A. Higgins 7,548.28 Matthew Higgins 10,559.73 Gregory H. Johnson 6,673.40 Stephen G. Klonel 3,937.40 Kenneth Lach 5,309.78 Leonard Langlais 4,232.56 Kathleen F. McCully 3,760.13 Hugh McGrath 2,090.00 Emily A. Miller 2,830.08 Leo Miller,Jr. 13,909.17 James Millin 1,416.88 Sarah Newcomb 2,198.68 Parrie O'Donnell 3,013.19 Cristin O'Hara 4,782.53 Gregory Paget 2,519.78 Frank R. Pike 3,013.08 Cameron B. Price 3,106.13 William Price 3,461.04 William Rawstron 5,361.35 Joshua G. Rice II 5,718.72 Matthew M. Rice 6,385.76 Andala C. Schumacher 1,803.60 Jason D. Schumacher 3,684.24 Adrianne C. Smith 2,441.88 la£ y Michael Smith 2,963.62 &- Richard A. Terry 9,372.44 Sarah R. Toland 4,960.40 Robert G. Trumble 2,329.28 Bradford Von Thaden 4,445.42 Anita L. Walsh 4,795.70 Donald Walsh 4,389.21 Joseph A Welch 9,896.04 Pamela C. Welch 5,248.61 Philo C. Wilson 2,568.02 Kent M. Zelle 3,876.03 Windmill Regular John G. Brigham 1,123.54 tW Carl A. Johngren 923.76 Nick F. Muto 1,318.19 Herringbrook Maint. Regular Robley E. Fulcher, Jr. 187.50 Scott E. Johnson 187.50 25 Personnel Board Regular Elizabeth J. Schuman 337.37 Orleans Elementary Regular Longev, Ot Lester P. Albee 68,646.04 3,000.00 Margaret E. Allard 6,346.38 Susan M. Alman 43,875.50 Clifford Ambrose 340.00 Patricia G. Ashwell 50,305.36 900.00 Leah Belliveau 8,637.60 Mary K. Binowski 50,695.60 1,200.00 Robert Bishop 327.25 Leslie M. Burr 43,875.50 Kimberly W. Bruemmer 40,960.86 Donna Brunelle 21.50 Mary Cabral 187.25 Elisa Callahan 11,432.12 Diane R. Carlson 50,305.36 900.00 Cheri Christian 43.00 Robert Cunane 60.00 Deborah Czujak 661.00 Amy Daley 13,866.66 Laurie A. Davis 657.30 Gail D. Decker 28,490.68 Colette S. Demeusy 280.00 Christine Desimone 6,641.18 Linda L, Doane 45,552.80 900.00 Joanne M. Dobson 49,514.84 Tammy Dubois 43,688.12 Suzanne E. Daigle 44,502.80 Michele Eldridge 33,455.55 Sarah L. Faline 2,939.00 Paula Ferullo 56.00 Byron R. Fulcher 29,450.35 935.22 Mary Fyler 11,562.12 Melanie S. Gallagher 47,481.09 Dianne Glaser-Gilrein 168.00 Nancy Goward 88.00 Mark Graham 136.00 Judith M. Griffin 32,574.32 Henry Gustafson 56.00 Gina Henson 11,647.46 Alice Holland 129.00 C. A. Hollander-Essig 27,107.28 Jennifer Houghton 157.00 ` Catherine E. Howard 672.50 � Martha F. Jenkins 39,998.66 Barbara A. Johnson 28.00 r m Richard J. Johnson 252.00 Rosemary Johnson 2,826.63 Kenneth W. Kelly 25,767.76 ., f Mary Sue Keohan 51,369.76 Philip Keohan 51,539.80 Serena Kilawee 2,487.19 Martha S. Kithcart 15,795.60 Kathleen Krikorian 56.00 26 Orleans E=lementary Regular Longer. Ot Cynthia Lach 46,733.18 900.00 Carol A. Lindsay 44,974.40 Mary Lyttle 16,249.77 Bette Malatesta 13,975.73 Stanley J. Marsh 11,289.21 Mildred V. Mazanec 29,014.84 Linda C. McCluskey 3,87126 Nancy McInerney 3,090.00 Kathryn Meyers 30,229.98 Deborah C. Mochak 44,974.40 Jonathan Muise 60,00 Carolyn Munroe 232.00 Wilhemina Newmier 43.26 Deborah Pavlotsky 16,643.79 . Erica L. Peno 17,731.62 Gail Blair Plebes 6,729,42 Ann Pike 3,780.00 1 Richard N. Porter 51,369.76 1,200.00 e Kayleen Rosato 43.00 Amy Sanders 47,349.32 0 a Margaret Scholl 43.00 Laurie Smith 56.00 Joan Spilman 40.00 Nina Stagakis 1,660.00 Mary E. Stickley 32,392.36p Judith Suchecki 47,349.32 Nancy F. Sveden 176.00 _ S Naomi Swimm 2,206.51 Jennifer A. Taylor 4,319.20 Denny Teason 284.00 Ann M. Tefft 19,030.53 Megan Thackeray 279.00 Kathleen Van Tassel 146.00 Nancy J. Waldron 50,305.36 Nancy E. Williams 50,305.36 900.00 Sandra Wright 16,216.88 Total Payroll 6,665,102.81 27 NAUSET REGIONAL EMPLOYEES - 1998 CENTRAL OFFICE Position Employee Salary Longevity Superintendent Michael Gradone 92,245.00 1,800.00 Business Manager Susan Hyland 74,061.00 1,200.00 Director Special Education Maureen Brenner 74,085.00 1,200.00 Accounting Manager James Nowack 40,000.00 Curriculum Coordinator Linda M. Stevens 49,350.00 Professional Development Linda M. Stevens 16,450.00 Personnel Coordinator Marcia Templeton 39,146.00 1,000.00 A. A. to Superintendent B.J. Newmier 40,646.00 1,500.00 A. A. to Business Manager Laurie Davis 33,029.00 Sec. To Special Ed. Director Arlynn Devito 27,764.48 Sec. To Director C & I Nancy Long 22,285.00 Office Secretary Joyce Kanavos 10,972.00 Payroll/Benefits Clerk Barbara Remington 27,287.55 Accts. Payable Clerk Andrea Popoli 29,558.25 1,000.00 Food Service Director Patrick Vancott 33,029.00 Food Service Bookkeeper Mary Ann Maguire 23,555.00 4,528.00 Maintenance Man Mark Santos 8,320.40 Add't Maintenance Community Affairs Thomas Conrad 2,500.00 Stipend Student Affairs Maureen Brenner 2,500.00 Stipend MIDDLE SCHOOL * Includes Longevity Position Employee Salary Longevity Principal Marilyn Feldman 80,841.00 600.00 Ass't. Principal Jay Sweet 61,811.00 600.00 Dean of Students Joseph Borsari 57,699.00 1,200.00 Teachers Dawn Adams-Garrett 34,219.00 Kathryn Archer 49,389.00 Shannon Bertrand 29,250.00 Majorie Block 45,131.00 28 Teachers Deborah Blodgett 49,904.00 Kathleen Boland 31,209.00 Bonnie Brackett 48,704.00 Lynn Cancer 49,904.00- Health Grants Ronald Chad 53,245.00 Title I Kimberly Conner 43,395.00 Carol Corney 45,321.00 Nancy Couture 48,704.00 I.D.E.A. Mary Crook 44,231.00 David Debaun 53,245.00 Elaine Dickinson 41,329.50 David Donovan 31,209.00 Amy Fish 30,420.00 Judith Galligan 48,704.00 Anne Geary 49,389.00 Ronald Goguen 49,904.00 Berj Hagopian 26,196.40 Jane Hall 53,914.00 Majen Hammond 34,196.00 Carole Handhan 31,637.00 Lawrence Hansen 52,945.00 Bonilyn Heleen 51,745.00 Anita Hirsch 27,745.00 Linda Johnson 31,209.00 Claire Junkins 34,196.00 Nancy Keefe 45,131.00 Dianne Kenney 53,014.00 Agnes Knowles 44,421.00 Nancy Kogut 52,945.00 John Krenik 48,704.00 Robin Lafleur 52,945.00 - Claire Lanoie 44,421.00 Karen Leonhardt 46,090.50 * Sarah Levine 44,421.00 Eloise Levy 48,704.00 Gordon Libbey 50,204.00 * Robert Masterson 45,621.00 - Judith Miller 52,645.00 * Mary Ministeri 50,289.00 * Michael Moore 49,018.00 John Noonan 27,745.00 Dennis O'Neill 52,945.00 - Virginia Ogden 41,329.50 Dennis Pearl 51,745.00 Tracey Person 32,319.00 Mark Prall 5,549.00 Karen Reddish 27,745.00 Abigail Reid 49,904.00 * Mariellen Sears 45,131.00 Mary Shakliks 52,945.00 * Lorraine Smith 38,963.20 Mary Stack 31,637.00 Edward Toland 49,604.00 * Brenda Vecchione 49,389.00 Janette Wise 45,321.00 * James Yeutter 49,904.00 * 29 Permanent Substitute Teacher Suzanne Clowry 10,638.00 School Psychologist Kathleen Gatto 52,876.04 Counselors Thomas Egan 50,170.14 - Elaine Brennan 32,329.00 Michael Leugers 51,200.85 '` Ann Phelan 45,563.63 School Nurse Jill Stewart 27,539.00 Physical Therapist Linda McCluskey 5,601.00 Health Coordinator Susan O'Neill 7,024.00 Health Grant Librarian Sarah Kruger 46,090.50 Educational Assistants Guy Boucher 11,124.00 Jeanne Carosella 11,791.00 Beverly Florance 11,124.00 Karen Curtis 11,124.00 Laurie Gengarelly 14,043.00 Karen Hansen 13,248.00 Mary Ann Macklin 5,562.00 Jeffrey Masterson 11,124.00 Sharon Morgan 11,124.00 Catherine Morris 11,791.00 Gall Plebes 12,498.00 John Read 11,124.00 Suzanne Schwebach 11,124.00 Tina Scoff 11,791.00 Clerical Carol Bader 22,078.50 Kathleen Lofstrom 18,850.13 Margaret Jackman 28,709.70 Edith Tuxbury 24,487.00 Judith Hall 7,626.41 Kerry Studley 20,802.38 Plant Manager Jeff Pimental 35,110.00 Custodians Nancy Corcoran 20,149.20 Susan Mendoza 30,610.08 Phillip Page 33,760.08 Kenneth Tighe 21,460.24 Richard White 31,010.08 - Grounds Man Joseph Loiselle 30,901.08 Maintenance Man Mark Santos 11,385.86 Cafeteria Manager Patti Taylor 17,170.30 Cafeteria Workers Carol Jo Davis 4,788.00 Eileen Miller 10,241.00 Judith Murray 13,087.20 Victoria Reis 13,087.20 Isabel Souza 13,486.20 300.00 30 NAUSET HIGH SCHOOL * Includes Longevity Position Employee Salary Longevity Principal Thomas Conrad 84,685.00 600.00; Assistant Principal Paul Markovich 64,433.00 1,800.00 Assistant Principal Robert Milbier 64,433.00 600.00 Teachers Bruce Abbott 48,704.00 Stephen Adams-Garrett 23,840.57 Lori Albright 37,011.00 Donald Bakker 54,214.00 Bonnie Bartolini-Trott 45,312.50 I.D.E.A. Valerie Bell 45,131.00 Nancy Bradley 49,604.00 Janis Brandt 49,389.00 Edward Brookshire 46,631.00 Mary Butts 35,587.00 Diane Campbell 49,904.00 Alan Castellano 51,745.00 Paul Chamberlin 50,889.00 Andrew Clark 31,637.00 Patrick Clark 31,209.00 Valerie Cohen 33,232.50 Allison Conant 12,983.20 Robert Cowan 51,745.00 Raymond Craven 27,745.00 Paul Davies 48,704.00 Linda Delfino 29,250.00 Donna Demetri 49,904.00 Christine Desimone 26,678.00 Honor Dixon 49,389.00 Richard Durgin 48,704.00 Amy Eccles 32,903.00 Stanley Elias 29,250.00 Roger Faucher 49,389.00 Julie Fitzpatrick 32,713.50 Priscilla Frost 37,163.00 Joyce Fuller 48,704.00 Steven Grubiak 43,298.00 Berj Hagopian 6,491.60 Judith Hamer 41,937.50 Karen Hepinstall 31,209.00 Brian Hicks 28,855.00 Ross Johnston 35,587.00 Timothy Joyce 48,704.00 Diane Kean 32,319.00 Selena King 40,362.00 Karen Lagasse 34,196.00 Linda Langlais 45,621.00' Geoffrey Leary 44,421.00 Elizabeth Lebow 27,745.00 Dianne Masterson 48,704.00 Mark Mathison 46,031.00 Kenneth Maynard 48,704.00 Patricia McCullough 48,704.00 31 Teachers Jane McGown 30,489.00 Michele McMahon 40,362.00 Leila Merl 27,745.00 Cheryl Metters 48,704.00 Mary Morrison 49,904.00 Angela Mosesso 51,745.00 Mary Ellen Mountain 51,745.00 Karen Navacon 31,637.00 Carol Potoff 40,938.00 David Potts 34,196.00 Joanne Quill 35,536.80 Julie Radebaugh 45,664.01 Jonathan Randall 50,289.00 Robert Rice 52,945.00 John Rivers 49,604.00 Jon Rouleau 38,747.00 Ellen Scalese 32,082.00 Lorraine Smith 9,740.80 Keith Stanton 46,118.00 Heather Stevens 32,903.00 Allan Sullivan 48,704.00 Stephen Swiniarski 44,421.00 Kathleen Tringale 27,745.00 Judith Trotta 48,704.00 Robin Walker 30,122.40 Joseph Walorz 45,621.00 Paul White 46,631.00 Helen Whittemore 37,971.00 Robert Wilkinson 50,204.00 - David Wood 49,389.00 Edward Yasuna 53,014.00 Jane Zawadzkas 44,421.00 School Psychologist Lisa Abbott 54,462,45 Counselors Lisa Abbott 2,000.00 David French 50,034.71 Karl Hoyt 52,696.13 Joyce MacDonald 50,934.71 James Scanlon 54,358.80 James Shyne 50,034.71 Health Grant Dorothea Smith 29,250.00 School Nurse Suzanne Moulton 34,706.00 Librarian Patricia Pozgay 45,131.00 Educational Assistants Jodi Birchall 14,043.00 Lisa Brown 11,124.00 Janet Karber 14,886.00 Jayne Marquit 15,779.00 Lisa Radavich 11,124.00 I.D.E.A. John Skeirik 16,726.00 Computer Coordinator Robin Walker 26,135.15 32 Video Media Specialist Kathleen McCully 31,708.00 Clerical Amy Martin 18,944.03 Cynthia Leahy 6,137.25 Lora Sheptyck 22,570.80 - Audrey Greenway 18,771.90 Kathryn MacDonald 26,680.72 Marilyn Dearborn 30,412.73 Jacqueline Knox 21,970.80 Cafeteria Manager Lori McKenzie 19,232.40 Cafeteria Workers Leonice DeAndrade 5,883.96 Shirley Doon 12,467.16 Donna Flero 8,639.40 Cynthia Gelatt 9,873.60 Marie Ritchie 12,632.22 " Paul Stevens 2,882.25 Custodians Scott Appleton 20,149.20 Albert Baker 10,680.12 William Butler 30,610.08 Robert Clark 24,957.52 Alan Francesconi 22,007.52 Sally Langlois 12,568.56 Wayne Martin 19,543.68 Cornelius O'Connell 30,910.08 Grounds Man Richard Bolinder 31,132.08 Maintenance Man Denis Langlois 37,108.56 PRESCHOOL Position Employee Salary Teachers Cynthia Fox 48,704.00 Debra Goulding 48,704.00 Nancy O'Connell 44,421.00 Mae Timmons 20,698.00 Educational Assistants Kate Berg 11,234.40 Linda Bliss 13,380.80 Lori Clancy 13,380.80 Amy Francesconi 9,998.40 Katie Margotta 3,952.80 Kayleen Rosato 4,716.40 Ann Sandstrom 13,380.80 Lauren Wall 4,716.40 Physical Therapist Linda McCloskey 3,775.00 Preschool Coordinator Martha Mack 21,205.60 Speech Pathologist Laura Weatherup 15,396.40 33 TRUST FUNDS Balance: July 1,1997 to June 30,1998 Activity: July 1, 1997 to June 30,1998 Account Name Total Funds Unexpendable Expendable Deposits Withdrawals Interest Expendable Unexpendable Balance as Number as of 07-01-97 Amount as of 07-01-97 as of 06-30-98 Amount of 06-30-98 LIBRARY FUNDS 15403 Snow Library Trust 16,716.86 9,200.00 7,516.86 775.03 8,291.89 9,200.00 17,491.89 15411 Richard S. Philbrick 13,667.12 6,100.00 7,567.12 633.66 8,200.78 6,100.00 14,300.78 15429 Ada G_Meehan 6,664.61 5,000.00 1,664.61 308.91 1,973.52 5,000.00 6,973.52 15437 Elizabeth Twiss Blake 7,946.56 5,000.00 2,946.56 368.37 3,314.93 5,000.00 8,314.93 15445 Nancy Whitbread 6,957.27 3,700.00 3,257.27 322.56 3,579.83 3,700.00 7,279.83 15452 C.Francis Ronne 26,311.51 5,0()0.00 21,311.51 1,220.22 22,531.73 5,000.00 27,531.73 15460 Florence H. Smith 42,631.23 0.00 42,631.23 954.94 10,191.99 2,812.33 36,206.51 0.00 36,206.51 17441 H.B.&D.N.Seikei 53,643.43 25,000.00 28,643.43 2,487.13 31,130.56 25,000.00 56,130.56 19538 Margaret J. Pershing 860.50 500.00 360.50 39.89 400.39 500.00 900.39 11290 Alice Rollins Memorial 6,144.80 0.00 6,144.80 285.01 6,429.81 0.00 6,429.81 20322 Aldona4:1. Russell 102,699.73 0.00 102,899.73 24,901.70 4,315.44 82,313.47 0.00 82,313.47 20487 Hiram Myers 69,615.23 0.00 69,615.23 535.00 3,221.12 72,301.35 0.00 72,301.35 TOTAL LIBRARY 354,058.85 59,500-00 294,558.85 954.94 35,628.69 16,789.67 276,674.77 59,500.00 336,174.77 ANSLOW TRUST 23456 Council on Aging 3,448.92 0.00 3,448.92 2,119.97 1,414.18 185.42 4,340.13 0.00 4,340.13 23464 Snow Library 634.64 0.00 634.64 1,175.05 1,350.00 49.00 508.69 0.00 508.69 23472 Rescue Fund 1,321.59 0.00 1,321.59 1,175.06 2,120.97 83.77 459.45 0.00 459.45 TOTAL ANSLOW 5,405.15 0.00 5,405,15 4,470.08 4,885,15 318.19 5,308.27 0.00 5,308.27 CEMETERY FUNDS 15353 Cemetery Perp.Care 3,768.50 3,600.00 168.50 164.79 163.12 166.83 3,600.00 3,766.83 15361 Albert P.Smith 8,582.66 2,000.00 6,582.68 402.56 6,985.24 2,000.00 8,985.24 TOTAL CEMETERY 12,351.18 5,600.00 6,751.18 0.00 164.79 565.68 7,152.07 5,600.00 12,752.07 SCHOLARSHIP FUND 15387 Sarah Brown 116,150.65 103,000.00 13,150.65 1,300.00 5,354.44 17,205.09 103,000.00 120,205.09 17433 Seikel Scholarship 252,454.57 175,640.34 76,814.23 12,000.00 11,497.33 76,311.56 175,640.34 251,951.90 TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP 368,605.22 278,640.34 89,964.88 0.00 13,300.00 16,851.77 93,516.65 278,640.34 372,156.99 A=ountlr Nam Total Funds: Unexpendable- Expendable` Deposlts� 1RF6111drawats� 1 Expendable• Unexpendablar Balance ais Number as of 07-01-97 Amount as of 07-01-97 as of 06-30-98 Amount of 06.30-98 INDIGENT FUNDS 15338 Clement Gould&Wife 11,09116 5,000.00 6,092.16 3,342.44 465.51 3,215.23 5,000.00 8,215.23 15346 May Celia Crosby 27,776.46 5,000.00 22,776.46 2,106.47 2,106.47 1,280.53 24,056.99 5,000.00 29,056.99 15395 Clayton Maya 87,733.75 25,800.00 61,933.75 4,068.35 66,002.10 25,800.00 91,802.10 TOTAL INDIGENT 126,602.37 35,800.00 90,802.37 2,106.47 5,448.91 5,814.39 93,274.32 35,800.00 129,074.32 TOWN TRUST FUNDS 15486 Conservation 61,098.44 0.00 61,098.44 13,093.02 8,430.46 3,116.53 68,877.53 0.00 68,877.53 15494 Municipal insurance 398,613.63 0.00 398,613.63 18,489.24 417,102.87 0.00 417,102.87 15502 Stabilization 681,754.33 0.00 681,754.33 31,622.40 713,376.73 0.00 713,376.73 15379 Street Light 10,779.04 2,517.61 8,261.43 499.88 8,761.31 2,517.61 11,278.92 TOTAL TOWN TRUST 1,152,245.44 2,517.61 1,149,727.83 13,093.02 8,430.46 53,728.05 1,208,118.44 2,517.61 1,210,636.05 CULTURAL COUNCIL 15320 Margaret Fernald Dole 14,025.42 13,600.00 - 425.42 978.48 63423 81.27 13,600.00 13,681.27 Csi (A TOTAL CULTURAL COUNCIL 14,025.42 13,600.00 425.42 0.00 978.48 634.33 81.27 13,600.00 13,681.27 MARINE QUALITY 15478 Linnell E.Studley 16,309.04 7,100.00 9,209.04 756.17 9,965.21 7,100.00 17,065.21 TOTAL MARINE QUALITY 16,309.04 7,100.00 9,209.04 0.00 0.00 756.17 91965.21 7,100.00 17,065.21 MISCELLANEOUS 23746 Anslow Trust Interest 47,106.47 45,000.00 2,106.47 2,106.47 2,100.98 2,100.98 45,000.00 47,100.98 27382 Grace Anslow 31,726.70 30,308.00 1,418.70 1,418.70 1,409.89 1,409.89 30,308.00 31,717.89 11342 Virginia McGrath 2,205.81 0.00 2,205.81 102.31 2,308.12 0.00 2,308.12 TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS 81,038.98 75,308.00 5,730.98 0.00 3,525.17 3,613.18 5,818.99 75,308.00 81,126.99 GRAND TOTALS-ALL TRUST 2,130,641.65 478,065.95 1,652,575.70 20,624.51 72,361.65 99,071.43 1,699,909.99 478,065.95 2,177,975.94 DIRECTOR OF MUNICIPAL FINANCE INDEPENDENT AUDIT I hereby submit my annual report for the fiscal year In accordance with the provisions of section 8-8 of the ended June 30, 1998 in compliance with Chapter 41, Orleans Charter,the Board of Selectmen retained the firm Section 61 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of of Robert Ercolini &Company to perform an independent Massachusetts. audit of the financial activity of the Town for Fiscal Year 1998. 1 would like to take this opportunity to also express my appreciation to all for the help and cooperation received The audit was conducted in accordance with gener- during the past year. Special thanks to Rechella Butilier ally accepted auditing standards. and Greta Avery, Finance Department personnel,the per- sonnel of the Collector/Treasurer's Office and the As is the practice with most communities in the Assessor's Office without whose help and perseverance Commonwealth of Massachusetts,the Town has not main- the past year's accomplishments would never have been tained historical cost records of its fixed assets. possible. In their opinion, except for the effects on the general Included in this report are the following: purpose financial statements of the matter described above, the statements present fairly, in all material re- 1} Schedule of Receipts/Expenditures (Cash spects, the financial position of the Town of Orleans as of Basis-Schedule A) June 30, 1998. 2) Town Meeting Appropriation Activity Report Selected financial statements follow in this report. A (Cash Basis) complete copy of the General Purpose Financial State- ments including all notes and additional information is 3) Selected General Purpose Financial State- available for review at the Town Clerk's Office at the ments Orleans Town Hall. Respectfully submitted, David A. Withrow Director of Municipal Finance 36 TOWN OF ORLEANS SCHEDULE OF RECEIPTSIEXPENDITURES As reported on Schedule A, for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 1998 GENERAL FUND Revenue and Other Financial Sources Interfund Operating Transfers Tax Collections 4972 Transfers from Special Revenue Funds 385,961.00 4110 Personal Property Taxes 203,945.00 4973 Transfers from Capital Projects Funds 21,616.00 4120 Real Estate Taxes 10,745,946.00 Total Interfund Oper.Transfers 407,577.00 4142 Tax Liens iTitles€ Redeemed 112,354.00 4150 Motor Vehicle Excise 666,592.00 Total Non-School General Fund Revenues, 4161 Vessel (Boat) Excise 16,938.00 Other Financing Sources and Interfund 4174 Penalties& Interest 34,471.00 Operating Transfers 14,297,647.00 Other Taxes 42,263.00 4180 In Lieu of Taxes 4,864.00 School Revenues and Other Financing Sources 4199 Room Occupancy Tax 1 58,559.00 462040 State Education Aid 350,984.00 Total Taxes 11,985,952.00 Grand Total General Fund Revenues Other Financing Sources and Interfund Charges For Services Operating Transfers 14,648,631.00 4244 Parks & Recreation Charges 600,461.00 4247 Garbage/Trash Charges 327,854.00 Non-School Expenditures and Other 4270 Other Charges for Services 1,257.00 Financing uses 4320 Fees 45,028.00 4360 Rentals 117,956.00 Expenditures Total Charges For Service 1,092,556.00 122 Selectmen 382,282.00 131 Finance Committee 334.00 Licenses and Permits 135 Accountant/Auditor 117,660.00 4410 Alcoholic Beverages Licenses 41,415.00 141 Assessors 176,252.00 4450 Other Licenses & Permits 240,230.00 145 Treasurer 85,620.00 Total License &Permits 281,645.00 146 Collector 85,620.00 155 Data Processing 94,572,00 Revenues From State-Cherry Sheet 161 Town Clerk 71,101.00 4611 State Owned Land 585.00 162 Elections 485.00 4613 Abatements to Veterans 9,316.00 163 Registration 9,680.00 4615 Abatements to the Blind 1,050.00 171 Conservation Commission 93,862.00 4616 Abatements to the Elderly 7,408.00 175 Planning Board 41,124.00 4667 Veterans Benefits 7,723.00 176 Appeals Board 13,057.00 4671 Lottery 137,690.00 179 Other Land Use 4,134.00 4672 Highway Fund 9,134.00_ 192 Public Bldg/Properties 123,661.00 Total State Revenue-C.S. 172,321.00 195 Town Reports 8,201.00 210 Police 1,424,279.00 4695 Court Fines/Settlements 9,864.00 220 Fire 1,051,417.00 Total Revenues-Other Gov'ts. 9,864.00 241 Building Inspector 139,742.00 244 Weights/Measures 6,862.00 Fines and Forfeitures 291 Civil Defense 300.00 4770 Fines& Forfeitures 23,367.00 292 Dog Officer 14,500.00 Total Fines& Forfeitures 23,367,00 294 Forestry 37,440.00 295 Harbormaster 133,515.00 Miscellaneous Revenue 411 Engineering 5,344.00 4810 Sale of Inventory 23,449.00 421 Highway Admin. 531,385.00 4820 Earnings on Investments 258,108.00 423 SnowAce Control 17,118.00 4840 Other Misc, Revenues 42,808.00 424 Street Lighting 29,762,00 Total Misc.Revenues 324,365.00 37 431 Waste Collection/Disposal Admin. 542,300.00 Receipts Reserved For Appropriation 510 Health Inspec. Services 152,407,00 4300 Other Charges 156,637.00 541 Council on Aging 161,559.00 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 18,469.00 543 Veterans'Services 14,657.00 599 Other Human Services 44,238.00 Other Special Revenue 610 Library 279,100.00 4800 Misc.Revenue 79,618.00 630 Recreation 89,821.00 4970 Transfers To Other Funds 20.00 650 Parks 646,433.00 691 Historical Commission 701.00 Water Fund Revenue 692 Celebrations 37,544.00 4200 Charges for Services 1,243,939.00 699 Other Culture 16,635.00 710 Retirement of Debt Principal 1,060,000.00 751 Int.on Long Term Debt 274,23100 Total Non School Revenue and 911 Retirement Contribution 472,865.00 Other Financing Sources 2,093,242.00 912 Workers'Comp. 26,070.00 913 Unemployment 1,256.00 School Revenues and Other Financing Sources 914 Health Insurance 492,215.00 School Lunch Fund 52,771.00 916 Medicare 45,241.00 Special Revenue Fund 19,457,00 945 Liability Insurance 85,464.00 Total School Revenues and 5621 County Tax 117,518.00 Other Financing Sources 72,228.00 5634 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Bills 1,164.00 5639 Mosquito Control Projects 45,276.00 Grand Total Revenue and 5640 Air Pollution Control Districts 2,887.00 Other Financing Sources 2,165,470.00 5662 Reglonal Transit Authority 25,541.00 5699 Other tntergovern mental 104,745.00 Non School Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Total Non-School General State Grants Fund Expenditures 9,439,179.00 5100 Personal Services 10,653.00 5200 Purchase of Services 62,753.00 Transfers to Other funds 5400 Supplies 23,312.00 Transfers to Other Funds 298,687.00 5700 Other Charges and Expenditures 45,000.00 Total Transfers to Others Funds 298,687.00 5800 Other Capital Outlay 323,809.00 TOW Non School General Fund Expenditures Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Arid Other Financing Uses 9,737,866.00 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 42,350.00 School Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Revolving Funds 300 Orleans Elementary 2,288,276.00 5400 Supplies 2,423.00 310 Nauset Region Assessment 2,458,705.00 330 Cape Cod Tech Assessment 65,369.00 Other Special Revenue Total School General Fund Expenditures 4,812,350.00 5200 Purchase of Services 92,072.00 and Other Financing Uses 5400 Supplies 31,018.00 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 71,451.00 Grind Total General Fund Expenditures And Other Financing Uses 14,550,216.00 Water Fund 5100 Personal Services 326,546.00 lAL RlENUE Fit NHS 5200 Purchase of Services 188,980.00 5400 Supplies 44,691.00 t4bn School Revenue and Other Financing Sources 5600 Intergovernmental 3,015.00 Stile Grants 5700 Other Charges and Expenditures 2,119,00 4170 Penalties and Interest 28,289.00 5800 Other Capital Outlay 154,175.00 4501) Federal Revenue 13,006.00 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 387,160.00 4600 State Revenue 339,241.00 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 38,917.00 Total Non School Expenditures and k Other Financing Uses 1,811,527,00 6l;eipts Reserved For Appropriation 4300 Other Charges 156,637.00 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 18,469.00 38 School Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Revenue and Other Financing Sources School Lunch Fund 46,519.00 Conservation Land Special Revenue Funds 3,666.00 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 191,250.00 '. Total School Expenditures and Total Revenue and Other Financing Uses 50,185.00 Other Financing Sources 191,250.00 Grand Total Expenditures and Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Other Financing Uses 50,185.00 Conservation Land 5800 Other Capital Outlay 350,000.00 cAPITAL PROJECTS FUNGI Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses 350,000.00 libvenue and Other Financing Sources WASte Water Treatment Facility TRUST FUNDS 4500 Federal Revenue 279,716.00 4600 State Receipts 2,056,593.00 Revenue and Other Financing Sources 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 28,384.00 Expendable Trusts Total Revenue and 4820 Eamings on Investments 62,361.00 Other Financing Sources 2,364,693.00 4970 Transfers To Other Funds 2,350.00 tioenditures and Other Financing Uses Non-Expendable Trusts Waste Water Treatment Facility 4820 Earnings on Investments 36,473.00 5200 Purchase of Services 148,019.00 4830 Contributions and Donations 13,779.00 5600 Intergovernmental 27,359.00 4970 Transfers To Other Funds 1,175.00 5800 Other Capital Outlay 39,375.00 Total Revenue and 5900 Debt Service 2,085,000.00 Other Financing Sources 116,138.00 Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses 2,299,753.00 Expenditures and Other Financing Uses Expendable Trusts 5400 Supplies 3,256.00 Advanue and Other Financing Sources 5960 Transfers to Other Funds 697,106.00 *Ater 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 115,000.00 Non-Expendable Trusts Total Revenue and 5200 Purchase of Services 7,014.00 Other Financing Sources 115,000.00 5400 Supplies 52,778,00 5700 Other Charges and Expenddtuures 3,342.00 9ftendltures and Other Financing Uses 5960 Transfers To Other Funds 1,418.00 Water Total Expenditures and 5800 Other Capital Outlay 38,637.00 Other Financing Uses 764,914.00 Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses 38,637.00 hvenue and Other Financing Sources tipping Landfilt 4970 Transfers From Other Funds 695,000.00 Total Revenue and Other Financing Sources 695,000.00 expenditures and Other Financing Uses Capping Landfill 5800 Other Capital Outlay 26,888.00 Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses 26,888.00 39 TOWN OF ORLEANS, MASSACHUSETTS APPROPRIATION ACTIVITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,1998 REVISED EXPENDITURES BALANCE AS OF 13ALA14CE DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION BUDGET NET OF REFUNDS JUNE 30,1998 CARRIED FWD GENERAL GbVT SELECTMENITOWN ADMIN. SALARIES 164,682.00 167,487.00 158,539.47 8,947.53 0.00 EXPENSES 38,403.00 38,403.00 29,313.01 9,089.99 0.00 ENGINEERING 17,500.00 17,500.00 7,146.21 10,353.79 4,200.00 LEGAL 77,500.00 82,753.32 82,753.32 0.00 0.00 AUDIT SERVICES 18,000.00 16,000.00 16,000.00 0.00 0.00 CHAMBER OF COMERCE FD 7018 28,850.00 28,850.00 18,371.04 10,478.96 10,478.96 TOGETHER WE CAN 5,00000 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 CMAQ GR 7020 0.00 13,060.25 0.09 13,060.25 0.00 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 7022 6,000.00 6,000.00 2,880.00 3,120.00 1,12000 BAKERS POND PROP 0.00 600.00 600.00 0.00 0.00 FUND SKATE BOARD PARK 0.00 1,500.00 500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 FEASIBILITY STUDY 7106 0.00 7,500.00 3,600.00 3,900.00 3,900.00 UNPAID BILLS OF PRIOR YEARS 0.00 29,866.87 29,866.87 0.00 0.00 CIP OPEN SPACE 4015 0.00 5,912.36 1,825.99 4,086.37 4,086.37 CIP SURVEY TOWN LAND 5009 0.00 8,050.00 000 8,050,00 81050.00 AOA IMPROVEMENTS 25,000.00 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVE.5020 0.00 10,480.67 842.97 9,637.70 9,637.70 CHAMBER OF COMERCE 0.00 2,255.43 2,255.43 0.00 0.00 CIP TOWN ROAD 6007 0.00 10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 378,935.00 476,218.90 359_494.31 116,724.59 77,473.03 TELEPHONFJCOMM SYSTEM EXPENSES 25,931.00 25,931.00 23,739.46 2,191.54 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 25,931.00 25,931.00 23,739.46 2,191.54 0.00 FINANCE COMMITTEE SALARIES 2,316.00 2,386.00 0.00 2,386.00 0.00 EXPENSES 400.00 520.00 333.44 186.56 0.00 RESERVE FUND 130,000.00 46,241.06 0.00, 46,241.06 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 132,716.00 49,147.06 333.44 48,813.62 0.00 FINANCEITOWN ACCOUNTANT SALARIES 111,568.00 115,158.00 114,867.14 290.86 0.00 EXPENSES 3,255.00 3,255.00 2,793.66 461.34 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 114,823.00 118,413.00 117,660.80 752.20 0.00 ASSESSING DEPARTMENT SALARIES 122,688.00 126,355.00 124,999.84 1,355.16 EXPENSES 61,488.00 61,488.00 51,252.75 10,235.25 4,821.50 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 184,176.00 167,843.00 176,252.59 11,590.41 4,821.50 TREASURERICOLLECTOR SALARIES 141,280.00 145,419,00 138,007.50 7,411.50 e1 0,00 EXPENSES 31,380.00 31,380.00 25,041.60 6,338.40 0.00 TAX TAKINGS 10,000.00 10,000.00 8,190.98 1,809.02 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 182,660.00 186,799.00 171,240.08 15,558.92 0.00 COMPUTER DEPARTMENT EXPENSES 39,765.00 39,765.00 29,704.83 10,060.17 8,193.25 LONG LIFE EQUIPMENT 70,000.00 70,000.00 56,036.90 13,963.10 9,399.41 ENCUMBRANCE 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 0,00 CIP EDP SYSTEM 7013 0.00 16,543.81 8,830.00 7,713.81 7,604.81 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 109,765.00 128,808.81 ^^ 94,571.73 34,237.08 25,197.47 40 TOWN CLERK SALARIES 69,966.00 69,966.00 63,952.08 6,013.92 0.00 EXPENSES 7,575.00 7,575.00 7,150.13 424.87 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 77,541.00 77,541.00 71,102.21 6,438.79 0.00 ELECTIONS SALARIES 1,704.00 1,704.00 394.88 1,309.12 0.00 EXPENSES 252.00 252.00 90.00 162.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 1,956.00 1,956.00 484.88 1,471.12 0.00 VOTER REGISTRATION SALARIES 11,316.00 11,656.00 9,278.93 2,377.07 0.00 EXPENSES 700.00 700.00 401.49 298.51 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 12,016.00 12,356.00 9,680.42 2,675.58 �^ 0.00 CONSERVATION SALARIES 72,816.00 74,931.00 74,930.04 ' 0.96 0.00 EXPENSES 5,575,00 5,575.00 3,932.50 1,642.50 0.00 PUBLIC EDUCATION 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 CONSERVATION FD 7021 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 93,391.00 95,506.00 93,862.54 1,643.46 0.00 WATER QUALITY EXPENSES 988.00 988.00 913.31 74.69 0.00 CIP GROUNDWATER MAPPING 5015 0.00 3,693.24 2,375.00 1,318.24 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 988.00 4,681.24 3,288.31 1,392.93 r 0.00 PLANNING SALARIES 78,396.00 39,232.00 37,729.38 1,502.62 0.00 EXPENSES 4,180.00 0.00 3,395.Gf 784.94 0.00 LCPC CONSSULTANT 40,000.00 0.00 40,000.00 40,000.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 82,576.00 79,232.00 41,124.44 42,287,56 40,000.00 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS SALARIES 10,068.00 10,383.00 10,224.31 158.69 0.00 EXPENSES 3,290.00 3,290,00 2,833.70 456.30 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 13,358.00 13,673.00 13,058.01 614.99 0.00 OPEN SPACE SALARIES 999.00 1,078.00 586.95 491.05 0.00 EXPENSES 1,050.00 1,050.00 259.26 790.74 0,00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2,049.00 2,128.00 846.21 1,281,79 0.00 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL SALARIES 1,372.00 1,413.00 0,00 1,413.00 0.00 EXPENSES 1,128.00 1,128,00 0.00 1,128.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2,500.00 2,541.00 0.00 2,541.00 0.00 TOWN OFFICE BUILDING SALARIES 24,612.00 24,612.00 24,153.50 458.50 0.00 EXPENSES 46,380.00 46,380.00 41,209.78 5,170.22 0.00 ENCUMBRANCE 0.00 1,370.00 1,370.00 0.00 0.00 CIP REPAIR TOB 125,000.00 125,000.00 44,690.25 80,309.75 80,309.75 CIP REPAIR TOWN OFFICE BLD 4018 0.00 1,370.81 164.66 1,206.15 1,206.15 CIP BLDG FEASABILITY STDY 6008 0.00 13,409.00 0.00 13,409.00 13,409.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 195,992.00 212,141.81 111,588.19 100,553.62 94,924,90 TN REPORTSTTN MEETING EXPENSES 10,800.00 10,800.00 8,201.44 2,598.56 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 10,800.00 10,800.00 8,201.44 2,598.56 0.00 41 TOWN HALL ANNEX EXPENSES 14,244.00 14,244.00 11,516.75 2,727.25 0.00 GIP REPAIR ANNEX 7014 _ 0.00 555.44 555.44 0-00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 14,244.00 14,799.44 12,072.19 2,727,25 0.00 PROTECT PER$$PROP ANIMAL CONTROL EXPENSES 14,300.00 14,500.00 14,500.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 14,300.00 14,500.00 14,500.00 0.00 0.00 POLICE/COMMUNICATIONS SALARIES 1,156,884.00 1,202,435.90 1,200,465.82 1,970.08 0.00 EXPENSES 85,251.00 85,251.00 73,600.97 11,650.03 0.00 EQUIPMENT 49,488.00 49,468.00 49.48800 0.00 0.00 POLICE TOWN DETAILS 6,940.00 14,440.00 12,347.47 2,092.53 0,00 POLICE STATION VENTILATION 6106 40,000.00 4,300.00 35,700.00 35,700.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS _ 1,298,563.00 1,391,514.90 1,340,202.26 51,412,64 35,700.00 POLICE BUILDING SALARIES 12,172 00 12,172.00 9,730.11 2,441.89 0.00 EXPENSES 26,483.00 26,483.00 24,680.19 1,802.81 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 38,655.00 38,655.00 34,410.30 4,244.70 0.00 GASOLINE EXPENSES 56,119.00 56,119.00 49,667,69 6,451.31 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 56,119.00 56,119.00 49,667,69 6,451.31 0.00 FIREIRESCUE SALARIES 931,063.00 935,763.00 935,668,09 94.91 0.00 EXPENSES 59,200.00 59,200.00 57,38183 1,816.17 1,816,17 EQUIPMENT 28,000.00 28,000.00 27,936.00 64.00 0.00 CIP REPLACE AMBULANCE 7002 0.00 723.07 481.59 241.48 0.00 CIP REPLACE PAGERS 0.00 5,354.25 1,679.70 3,674,55 3,674.55 CIP REPAIR BUILDING 6002 0.00 8,414.89 1,890.59 6,524.30 6,524.30 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 1,018,263.00 1,037,455.21 1,025,039.80 12,415.41 12,015.02 FIRE BUILDING EXPENSES 27,899.00 27,899.00 26,377.90 1,521.10 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 27,899.00 _ ,27,899.00 26,377.90 1,521.10 -0(J) BUILDING SALARIES 104,425.00 107,561.00 107,559.52 1.48 0,00 EXPENSES 3,935.00 33,935 00 32,183,09 1,751.91 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 138,360.00 141,496, 0 139,742.61 1,753.39 0.00..,.l..__....- _ SEALER WGTS&MSRS EXPENSES 6,500.00 7,000.00 6,861.57 138.43 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 6,500.00 7,000.00 6,861.57 138.43 0.00 CIVIL DEFENSE SALARIES - 300.00 300.00 300.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 300.00 300.00 300.00 0.00 0.00 TREE/DUTCH ELMIINS SALARIES 18,756,00 19,361,76 19,361.76 0.00 0.00 EXPENSES 18,740.00 18,740.00 18,077.48 662.52 0.00 432 . 0 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 37,496.00 38,101.76 37, 9. 4 662.52 0 0 „ 42 S14ELUHARBORMASTER SALARIES 91,051.00 93,382,00 93,081.84 300.16 0.00 EXPENSES 20,608.00 20,608.00 20,510,12 97.88 0.00 EQUIPMENT 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.00 SHELLFISH PROJECT 9,000.00 16,926.47 7,985.00 8,941.47 8,941,47 ENCUMBRANCE 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 DREDGE ROCK"BR 7107 0.00 12,000.00 11,937.98 62.02 0.00 CIP LAUNCH RAMP 4008 0.00 4,599.34 0.00 4,599.34 4,599.34 DEPARTMENT TOTALS T 120,659.00 147,515.81 133,514.94 14,000.87 13,540.81 EDUCATION ORLEANS ELEM SCHOOL EXPENSES 2,306,408,00 2,307,764.00 2,123,087.78 184,676.22 151,151.92 ENCUMBRANCE 0.00 48,404.82 47,475.12 929,70 0.00 OES BUILDING 30,000.00 30,000.00 0.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 AFTER SCHOOL INSURANCE 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,330.00 170.00 0.00 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 7023 750.00 750.00 740.18 9.82 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2,338,658.00 2,388,418.82 2,172,633.08 215,785.74 181,151.92 NAUSET REG ASSESS EXPENSES 2,553,019.00 2,458,705.00 2,458,705.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS _ 2,553,019.00 2,458,705.00 2,458,705.00 0.00 0.00 C,C.TECH ASSESS EXPENSES 65,369.00 65,369,00 65,369.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 65,369.00 65,369.00 65,369.00 0,00 0.00 PUBLIC WORKS HIGHWAY SALARIES 299,832,00 306,235.00 273,471.17 32,763.83 0.00 EXPENSES 90,602.00 90,602.00 80,110.00 10,492.00 2,500.00 EQUIPMENT 111,000.00 111,000.00 75,251,98 35,748,02 35,748.02 ROAD REPAIR 26,100.00 26,100.00 24,331.51 1,768.49 0.00 DRAINAGE 31,860.00 31,860.00 31,125.57 734.43 0,00 FIGWY MGR RECLASSIFICATION 4,053.00 0,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MONUMENT PROJECT 13,000.00 13,000.00 0.00 13,000.00 13,000.00 CIP REPLACE TRUCK 7006 0.00 901.00 822.50 78,50 0.00 CIP TOWN RIDS 7007 0.00 8,714.25 2,852.00 5,862.25 5,862.25 CIP DRAINAGE REMEDIATION 2022 0.00 4,137.24 4,137.24 0.00 0.00 CJP DRAINAGE&REP 3017 0.00 2,131.95 2,131.95 0.00 0.00 CIP DRAINAGE REM 3044 0.00 2.7,750,50 875,00 26,875.50 26,875.50 CIP DRAINAGE&REP 4010 0,00 5,808.67 0.00 6,808.67 6,808.67 CIP DRAINAGE REMEDIATION 4025 0.00 30,000.00 0.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 CIP ROAD RESURFACE 5002 0.00 36,276.84 36,276.84 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 576,447.00 695,517.45 531,385.76 164,131.69 120,794.44 SNOW REMOVAL SALARIES 17,810.00 17,810.00 2,979.56 14,830.44 0.00 EXPENSES 47,125.00 47,125.00 14,138.33 32,986.67 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS T 64,935.00 64,935.00 17,117.89 47,817.11 4 0.00 STREET LIGHTS EXPENSES 33,823.00 33,823.00 29,761.99 4,061.01 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS _ 33,823.00 33,823,00 29,761.99 4,061.01 0.00 ENGINEERING ENGINEERING 20,000.00 20,000.00 2,318.00 17,682.00 15,980.00 ENCUMBRANCE 0.00 7,360.00 3,025.92 4,334.08 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 20,000.00 27,360.00 5,343,92 22,016.08 15,980.00 43 DISPOSAL AREA SALARIES 126,665.00 126,665.00 117,061.50 9,603.50 0.00 EXPENSES_ 349,829.00 411,650.00 387,571.61 24,078.39 20,648.00 EQUIPMENT 64,000.00 64,000.00 0.00 64,000.00 64,000.00 ENGINEERING 17,000.00 17,000.00 5,624.50 11,375.50 11,375.50 HAZARDOUS WASTE 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 0.00 0.00 ENCUMBRANCE 0.00 27,002.10 24,042.46 2,959.64 2,959.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS $65,494.00 654,317.10 542,300.07 112,017.03 98,982.50 HUMAN SERVICES HEALTH SALARIES 139,108.00 142,904.00 138,673.73 4,230.27 0.00 EXPENSES 27,2.63.00 27,263.00 13,734.92 13,528.08 4,995.25 INSP 8 MAINT PROG 7019 0.00 2,64311 0.00 2,643.21 2,643.21 SEPTIC BETTERMENT 5019 0.00 25,000.00 0.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 SEPTIC BETTERMENT 4027 0.00 1,056.15 0.00 1,056.15 1,056.15 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 166,371.00 198,866.36 1,52,408.65_ 46,457.71 33,694,61 COUNCIL ON AGING SALARIES 92,598.00 96,162.00 90,458,59 5,703.41 0.00 EXPENSES 20,514.00 20,514.00 20,514,00 0.00 0.00 CIP SENIOR CITZ ADDITION 7001 0.00 50,587.00 50,587.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 113,112.00 167,263.00 161,559.59 5,703.41 0.00 HUMAN SERVICES EXPENSES 44,238.00 44,238.00 44,238.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 44„238.00 44.238.00 44,238.00 0.00 0.00 VETERANS BENEFITS VETS ASSESSMENT 11,663.00 11,663.00 11,662.79 0.21 0.00 ENCUMBRANCE 0.00 773.23 234.91 538.32 0.00 VETS BENEFITS 5,000.00 5,000.00 2,759.52 2,240.48 2,240.48 DEPARTMENT TOTALS _-_ - -_-__- 16,663.00 17,436.23 _ _ 14,657.22 2,779.01 _2,240.48 CUL TURE/RECREATION SNOW LIBRARY SALARIES 202,911.00 208,715.00 207,627.34 1,087.66 0.00 EXPENSES 71,476.00 71,476.00 71,472.60 3,40 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 274,387.00 280,191.00 279,099.94 1,091.06 0.00 RECREATION SALARIES 74,613.00 75,632.00 74,847.63 784.37 0.00 EXPENSES 15,870.00 15,870.00 14,973.73 896.27 _ 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 90,483.00 91,502.00 89,821.36 1,680.64 0.00 WINDMILL SALARIES 3,552-00 3,552,00 3,433,79 118.21 0,00 EXPENSES 875.00 875,00 664.85 210.15 0.00 WINDMILL RESTORATION 7024 0.00 12,000.00 5,651.00 6,349.00 6,349.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 4,427.00 16,427.00 9,749.64 8671.36 6,349.00 PARKS 8,BEACHES SALARIES 464,855.00 472,837.00 457,588.24 15,248.76 0.00 EXPENSES 108,949.00 136,449,00 135,060.85 1,388.15 0.00 EQUIPMENT 195,000.00 195,000.00 36,152.33 158,847.67 158,847.67 REPLACE 92 GMC 7008 0.00 1,839.04 1,397.00 442,04 0.00 CIP REPLACE SAND-SKAKET 7009 0.00 2,135.00 2,135.00 0.00 0.00 CIP REPLACE 89 GMC 0.00 303.93 210,00 93.93 0.00 CIP SKAKET PARKING LOT 7011 0,00 15,000.00 13,889,86 1,110.14 1,110.14 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 768,804.00 823,563.97 646,433.28 177,130,69 159,957.81 HERRING BROOK SALARIES 375.00 375.00 375.00 0.00 0.00 EXPENSES 100.00 100.00 0,00 100.00 -0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 475.00 475.00 375.00 _ 100.00 0.00 44 O.K.H.REG.DIST. SALARIES 482.00 510.00 337.37 172.63 0.00 EXPENSES 320.00 363.96 36196 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 802.00 873.96 701.33 172.63 0.00 MEM&VETS DAY EXPENSES 2,454.00 2,454.00 1,606.60 847.40 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2,454.00 2,454.00 1,606.60 847.40 0.00 CULTURAL COUNCIL EXPENSES 650.00 650.00 134.16 515.84 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 650.00 650.00 134.16 515.84 0.00 BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION EXPENSES 52,312.00 52,312.00 35,937.29 16,374.71 0,00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 52,312.00 52,312.00 35,937.29 16,374.71 0.00 SPEC EVENTS&INFO EXPENSES 7,650.00 7,650.00 6,378.75 1,271.25 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 7,650.00 7,650.00 6,378.75 1,271,25 o.oa REST SERVICE MAT.NOTES&BONDS EXPENSES 990,000.00 990,000.00 990,000.00 0.00 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS _ 990,000.00 990,000.00 990,000.00 0.00 0.00 INTEREST NOTES&BONDS EXPENSES 357,098.00 357,098.00 295,141.19 61,956.81 0.00 GAN INTEREST SEPTAGE 52,000.00 52,000.00 49,091.95 2,908.05 0.00 GAN INTEREST SEPTAGE 7105 0.00 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS _ _409,098.00 424,098.00 344,233.14 79,864.86 15,000.00 INSURANCE&BONDS EXPENSES 142,900.00 122,900.00 111,534.48 11,365.52 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 142,900.00 122,900.00 _ 1_11,534.48 11,365.52 0.00 UNEMP COMPENSATION EXPENSES 8,00000 8,000-00 1,256.38 6,743.62 0.00 ENCUMBRANCES 000 752.00 0.00 752.00 0,00 _ 75 00 1256.38 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 8,000.40 8, 2. , 7,495.62 0.00_...,_._ EMP HEALTHIMEDICARE EXPENSES 657,400.00 642,400 00 537,455.56 104,944.44 0.00 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 657,400.00 642,400.00 537,455.56 104,944.44 050 5UB TOTAL DEPT BDGTS 14,361,502.00 14,881,670.83 _ 13,366,854.64 1,518,996.19 937,823.49 GURR£NT ARTICLES MISC. NON UNION COLA 43,964.00 2,655.00 0.00 2,655.00 0.00 POLICE COLA 22,788.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 C&T UNION COLA 20,454.00 1,369.00 0.00 1,369.00 0.00 PLAN D COLA 5,284,00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 _ 4_024.00 0.00 . CURRENT ART,TOTAL ,, ,,. „ ,„ 92,49 4,024.00 0 00 45 GENERAL FUND TOTAL 14,453,992.00 14,885,694.83 13,366 854.64 1,523,020.19 937,823.49 CAPITAL PROJECT'S PAST ARTICLES ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 33-94 0.00 56,640,45 56,640.45 0.00 0.00" ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 85-95 0.00 96,900.00 96,900-00 0.00 0.00 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 86-96 0.00 101,000.00 101,000.00 0,00 0.00 " ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 85-97 0.00 157,532.00 64,71303 92,818.97 92,818,97 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION 85-98 0.00 116,025.00 0.00 116,025.00 116,025.00 ROAD -, 5.95 4,555.95 0.00 0.00 RECONSTRUCTION A ICLE T 0.00 532 653.40 323.809 43 208,843.97 208,$43.97 204-97 0.90 4,55 [CH-90 PAST ARTICLE TOTALS CIP CAPPING LANDFILL 3007 0.00 695,000,00 26,888.79 668,111.21 668,111.21 LANDFILL PAST ARTICLE TO ALS 0.00 695 000.00_ 26,88$79 _ 668,111.21 668,111.21 CIP TEST WELLS 50,000.00 50,000.00 38,637.17 11,362.83 11,362.83 WELL CASING&EQUIP 6201 0.00 61,547.40 0.00 61,547.40 61,547.40 SALT WATER INTRUSION 0.00 65,000.00 0.00 65,000.00 65,000.00 �TER PAST ARTICLE TOTALS 50,000.00 176 547.40 _ 38,637 17 137,910.23 137,910.23.,..._ ,., FD SEPTAGE TRT PLANT 6103 0.00 50,000,00 26,384.16 21,615.84 0.00 SEPTAGE PAST ARTICLE TOTALS 0.00 50,000.00 28,384 16_ _ 21,615.84 0.00 WILDFLOWER LANE 0.00 56,250.00 0.00 56,250.00 56,250.00 NAMEQUOIT BOG 0.00 100,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 GALLAGHER PROPERTY 0.00 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 FUND SCENIC&NATURAL 0.00 20,000.00 0.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 WILDFLOWER LANE 0.00 350,000.00 350,000.00 0,00 0.00 CONSERVATION_ARTICLE TOTAL 0.00 541 250,00 350,000 00_ 191,250.00 191,250.00 GRAND TOTAL CAP.PROJECTS 50,000.00 1,995,450.80 767,719.55 1,227,731.25 1,206,115.41 WATER SPECIAL REV.FUND WATER DEPARTMENT SALARIES 328,024.00 330,859.00 326,54.5.55 4,313.45 0.00 EXPENSES 207,720.00 207,720.00 157,1'i5.17 50,604.83 18,061.44 EQUIPMENT 43,100.00 43,100.00 39,799.91 3,300.09 0.00 OTHER ASSESSMENTS 3,015-00 3,015,00 3,014.60 0.40 0.00 WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS 0.00 47,598.06 15,571.10 32,026.96 32,026.96 ENGINEERING 65,000.00 65,000.00 63,104,78 1,895.22 1,895.22 CIP TELEMETER 7015 0.00 117,005.85 114,375.73 2,630.12 2,630.12 DEPARTMENT TOTALS 646,859.00 814,297.91 719,526.84 5`•1jmy 54,613.74 WATER GRAND TOTAL 646,859.00 814,297.91 719,526.84 94,771,07 54,fi13.74 GR TOTAL ALL FUNDS 15,150,851.00 17,695,443.54 14,854,101.03 _ 2,845,522.51 2,198,552.64 ""Indicates transfer to Highway Special Revenue Fund CIP m Capital Improvement Plan 46 TOWN OF ORLEANS,MASSACHUSETTS COMBINED BALANCE SHEET-ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUP JUNE 30, 1998 .FIDUCIARY ACCOUNT VE AL FUND n2ES FUND TYPES GRQUP General Special Capital Trust Long-term Combined Total. Revenue Projects &Agency Obligations (Memorandum General Fg�d ASSETS: Funds _Funds Finds_ Crroun Only) y Cash and cash equivalents S 3,663,423 $ 2,223,085 $ 899,752 $ 1,461,827 S S 8,248,087 Receivables: Property taxes 222,059 222,059 Motor vehicle and other excise takes 65,77.4 65,774 Tax liens 249,577 249,577 Departmental and other 1,995 4,389 6,384 Water-User charges and unbilled services 6I3,056 613,056 Deferred property taxes 133,026 133,026 Less: Provision for abatements and exemptions ( 103,216) ( 103,216) Due from other governments 844,239 254,300 1,098,539 Restricted asset, deferred compensation benefits 1,952,106 1,952,106 Amount to be provided for payment of long- term obligations 7,777,427 7.777,427 TOTAL ASSETS $_ 4.232.638 3,680,380 $__2.154.052 $ 3,418.322 7.777.427 $_20,262.819 TOWN OF ORLEANS.MASSACHUSETTS COMBINED BALANCE SHEET-ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUP-CONTINUED NNE 3(r; 199& FIDUCIARY GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES FUND TYPES ACCOUNT GROUP General Special Capital Trust Long-term Combined Totals Revenue Projects &Agency Obligations (Memorandum General Fund Funds Funds Funds Qroup On[v1 Liabilities: Deposits held in cuslOch' $ $ S 698 688 Accounts payable 502,824 164,882 1,571 2,234 67I,5I 1 Other liabilities 27,360 27,860 Deferred revenue 366,273 1,290,733 254,300 1,911,306 Deferred compensation due employees 1,952,106 1,952,106 Grant anticipation notes payable 754,204 754,204 General obligation bonds payable 3,820,000 3,820,000 Accrued compensated absences 487,427 487,427 Due to other governmental units 67 67 Landfill closure obligations 3.470 000 _ 3,470-000 oa Total liabilities 896.957 182 1.010.075 1.955028 7.777.427 13.095169 Fund equity(deficiency): Fund balances: Reserved for encumbrances and continuing appropriations 822,180 54,614 876,794 Reserved for endowments 475,548 475,548 Reserved for expenditures 800,000 35,000 835,000 Reserved for specific purposes 77,402 77,402 Reserved for rate stabilization 18,376 18,376 Unreserved: Designated ( 9,994) 143,977 133,983 Undesignated 1.705.119 2.057.682 987.746 4 50047 Total fund equity(deficiency) 3.335.681 2.224.698 143,977 1,463-29 _ 7.167.650 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY S 4232.638 1 3.680.380 S 1.154 052 1--!.418.322 $ 7.777.427 S 20.262.819 TOWN OF ORLEANS,MASSACHUSETTS SCHEDULE OF OUTST.4, 010 DEBT YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 Bands payable: As of June 30, 1998,the Town had the following outstanding long-term debt: Amount Fiscal Original Outstanding Date of Year of Principal Interest at June 30, Issue maturijy Amount Rate 1998 General debt (Inside debt lirnit): 6.85- Land acquisition 12/15/89 2000 $ 2,600,500 6.9% $ 70,000 6.60- Land acquisition 06/15/89 2009 680,000 6.70% 365,000 Septage treatment facility 06/15/90 1999 500,000 6.25% 70,000 Solid water transfer 06/15/90 2000 830,000 625% 160,000 General debt (Outside debt limit): 6.60- School expansions 6/15/89 2009 3,000,000 6.70% 1,605,000 Orleans Elementary 06/15/90 2009 1,370,000 6.25% 770,000 Land acquisition 04/15/93 2003 310,000 5.00% 150,000 Drainage 04/15/93 2003 370,000 5.00% 175,000 Water debt (Outside debt litnit): Murrav land 12/15/89 2000 200,000 6.25% 20,000 Water «ell septage 2/15/94 1995-2004 585,000 4.495% 330,000 (inside debt limit): Water mapping 2/15/94 2004 206,000 4.495% 105 000 S 3,820,000 Debt service to maturity consists of the following: principal Interest 7 otal For the %ear cndine June ;(1. 1 999 $ 635.000 $ 243,407 $ 878.407' 0[}0 480.000 203.4 5; 683.453 ?001 400. )00 173,808 573,808 2002 395,000 149,603 544,603 2103 395.000 125,635 520,635 1 hcreafter 1.515 000 338345 1.853345 x,820.000 1 1 234 251 $ 5.054.251 49 TOWN CLERIC BIRTHS The year of 1998 proved to be a very busy one for the There were a total of 30 Births, 15 Males and 15 office. We started off the year with the Land Bank Election Females recorded in this office in 1998. in January. In May, we had the Annual Town Meeting, which was completed in two nights. Our Annual Town Under Chapter 438 children can no longer be pub- Election was also held in May. In September we had the lished in the Town Report. State Primary. November was the State Election and last but not least the Special Town Meeting held in November. Respectfully submitted, It was a year full of challenges for me. Anne R. Lennon Town Clerk I would like to extend my thanks to John Kelly, the Town Administrator, his staff,the Board of Selectmen,and all of the employees of the Town for their cooperation. A special thanks to Karen C. Sharpless, Assistant Town DEATHS - 1998 Clerk, the Elections workers, the Board of Registrars, and the citizens of Orleans. Being your Town Clerk is an honor JANUARY and a privilege. 2nd Kiazina (Bansema) Faber 85 1 hereby submit the following reports: 2nd Albert C. Pease, Jr. 78 3rd Anna Mae (Connor) Henry 86 1. Town Meetings: 5th Catherine Patricia Treanor 30 May 11, 1998 Annual 6th Jean Mildred (Ibbott) Ladue 75 May 11, 1998 Special within the Annual 8th Pauline (Russell) Hallowell 80 May 12, 1998 Annual Concluded 10th D. Jean (Andrews) Peacor 70 Nov. 16, 1998 Special Town Meeting 17th Mary Ellen (Guild) Andrews 70 23rd Mary Barbara (Foster) Griffith 70 2. Elections: January 27, 1998 Land Bank FEBRUARY May 19, 1998 Annual Town Election 3rd Charlotte Austin Kent 100 Sept. 15, 1998 Primary Election 4th Edward Prescott Barker 96 Nov. 3, 1998 State Election 8th Mary Frances (Davis) Nixon 85 Nov. 24, 1998 Old King Highway 9th Shirley Constance (Hartford) Felsenthal 77 Historic District 10th Philip William Drew 78 11th Shirley Rose (Trumpy) Padgett 76 3. Reports: 12th Llewellyn Smythe Owen, Jr. 106 Dog Licenses issued in 1998 17th Edgar Charles Henry 84 Shellfish Permits sold in 1998 Fishing & Game Licenses issued in 1998 MARCH 7th Grace Evelyn (Smith) Phillips 97 4. Statistics: 8th Thomas Albert Dennison, Sr. 61 Births, Marriages and Deaths recorded in 1998 8th Elizabeth (Perry) Rutan 99 8th Mary (Gascho) Jellinek 90 11 th Donald Oliver Porter 56 Respectfully submitted, 16th Harriet Elizabeth (Brydon) Burke 95 Anne R. Lennon 22nd Natalie Yvonne (Doane) Walker 88 Town Clerk 29th John Gallant, Sr. 61 APRIL 8th Bernice Katherine (Schultheis) Maschmeyer 73 13th Samuel Jenson Nixon 79 14th John Rodericks, Jr. 63 20th Eben Caldwell 68 20th Lillian Mary (Woolfry) Kubsch 90 22nd William Earl Wyman 93 22nd Reginald Starr Robins 95 5® MAY OCTOBER 8th Barna Sprague 74 2nd Mildred Amy Henderson 103 12th M. Bruce Kolman 68 4th Marion R. Haight 78 12th Gerald Sewall McMahon 85 7th Joseph Michael Murphy, Jr. 61 12th June Lillian (Young) Scott 67 9th Russell Sheldon Broad, Sr. 92 13th Wilbert Edward Waite 74 10th Sophie Fredericke Simpson 101 17th Olivia Packett 77 16th Chester R. Berry 79 20th Millie Harriet (Eldredge) Goodspeed 93 17th Peter Eugene Mullin 79 30th Dorothy Lucile (Fish) Kattwinkel 96 20th Ruth Louise Eagles 85 30th Peter Kenyon Keyes 59 JUNE 31st Warren Lowell Buckley 92 1 st Francis Joseph MacNeill 81 J 3rd James Charles Coughlin 66 NOVEMBER 6th David Wilson 94 7th Bruce Batchelder Findley 78 9th Everett Hyland Cushman 85 10th Kathryn Laura Woolsey 89 10th Helen (Belnay) Wood 89 12th Frank Gate Foote 92 10th Norman Curtis Young 87 16th Peter Herbert Ward 76 16th Hans Schmidt 84 16th Neil A. Johnson 83 18th Frank Eten 91 16th Candace Stoddard Fulcher 77 20th Edith Frances (Hurt) Rapp 99 17th Frank Gale Foote 92 21 st Anna T. (Sullivan) Lee 93 17th Mary Elizabeth Edgehill 85 21st Jerome Donald Towe 94 18th Charles R. Schuster, Jr. 71 26th Richard Rudolf Regen 82 19th Thomas Frend Carey 82 28th Mary Gertrude Gifford 78 22nd William Lester Udall 79 26th Edith Mae Willard 92 JULY 27th Joseph T. Dwyer 85 5th Helen Antoinette (Pederson) McLaughlin 81 27th Robert W. Thomas 76 8th Jessie Bell (MacKenzie) MacDonald 86 30th Georgia Mary McCusker 87 9th Shirley L. Adams 71 11th Robert Jason Skeeter 70 DECEMBER 13th Rebecca Clark (Brown) Howes 90 5th August Yearing, Jr. 82 27th Kathryn Mitz (Elsden) Wilson 72 12th James Eliot Richardson 42 27th Elaine Paxton (Ott)Timme 77 18th Audrey Brownie Barnard 69 29th John Leavenworth Bailey 72 20th George Raymond Petty, Sr. 97 22nd John Pershing, Jr. 73 AUGUST 29th Frances Byrd Towne 84 5th Frances E. (Deering) Buck 88 8th Marjorie (Mercer) Eldridge 95 MARRIAGES - 1998 9th Herbert Winslow Gould 92 10th Wilma Gauld (Harvey) Husband 85 15th Barbara (Lawrence) Andrews 75 JANUARY 17th Richard J. Koons 75 None 22nd Ethel Gertrude (Williams) Provost 87 25th Francis L. Scarano 85 FEBRUARY 29th Kathleen Elizabeth Bader 71 13th Daniel C. Pease Ill, Eastham, MA to 30th Helen Beatrice Dion 82 Judith P. Seitler, Orleans, MA 31 st Herbert Edward Harrison 73 14th George Bernard Tazzini, Jr., Orleans, MA to Claire B. Bagshaw, Longmeadow, MA SEPTEMBER 22nd Cyril F. Rourke, Jr., Brewster, MA to 4th Eleanor C. Gesner 91 Anita M. Anderson, Brewster, MA 5th Russell Sherman 85 12th Tracy Jeanne Bentley 37 MARCH 15th Barbara Andrews 75 None 20th Robert Andrew Stein 79 22nd Ethel Ruth Fallstrom 92 APRIL 30th Gertrude Marie Andersen 90 18th Roger David Ouellette, Belfast, ME to Suzanne Patrice Martell, Belfast, ME 51 18th Gary Curtis Reilly , Orleans, MA to .JULY Maureen Gertrude Eastman, Orleans, MA 4.th Joseph James Dante, Winchester, CT to 25th Paul Martin Greubel, Tampa, FL to Penelope Emily Byrne, Winchester, CT Lisa Michele Esmon, Oklahoma City, OK 4th James Caldwell Ford, Bloomington, NJ to 25th Thomas Melvin Wright, South Harwich, MA to Claire L. Brock, Bloomingdale, NJ Tamara Jean Fitzpatrick, Orleans, MA 11th James Michael Sheehan, III, Baltimore, MD to 27th Kevin Michael James Corcoran, Orleans, MA Stephanie Leigh McGann, Orleans, MA to Nancy Louise Olson, Orleans, MA 11th Brain Jordan, San Francisco, CA to Joy Sunshine Clark, San Francisco, CA MAY 11th Wayne Roland Diffin, Jr., Brewster, MA to 16th James Christopher Hoffman, Orleans, MA to Jennifer Mason Franzen, Brewster, MA Kristin Michelle Seay, Orleans, MA 17th John Noel Purcell, Dublin, Ireland to 17th Jeffrey David Squire, Holyoke, MA to Sheila Mary Feeney, Dublin, Ireland Tricia Ann Kostas, Holyoke, MA 25th Robert Francis Thacher, Brewster, MA to 24th Alec ]an Gershberg, New York, NY to Lynn B. Baker, Brewster, MA Lisa Jean Servon, New York, NY 31st Michael Dale Leonhardt, Crestline, OH to 30th Patrick Michael Hilbert, Boulder, CO to Sarah E. Candel, Crestline, OH Kristin Rose Sliwa, Mountain View, CA 30th John William Scharlacken, New York, NY to AUGUST Lorna Jean Tarr, New York, NY 1st Michael Ralph Robinson, Atlanta, GA to 30th Patrick Michael Hilbert, Rochester, NY to Catherine Emily Eppinger, Atlanta, GA Kristin Rose Sliwa, Mountain View, CA 1st Kevin D. Erdel, Seminole, FL to Jean L. Chase, Seminole, FL JUNE 2nd Brian Dale Brader, Eastham, MA to 4th Ronald Murray Perkin, Loma Linda, CA to Lisa Michelle Grossman, Eastham, MA Susan Renee Sheer, Loma Linda, CA 8th David Stuart Mendel, Washington, DC to 6th Jason Donald Usher, New York, NY to Stephanie Julie Gold, Washington, DC Melina Jo May Quaglia, Manchester, CT 8th Joseph Hattabaugh, Orleans, MA to 6th Hans C. Spatzeck-Olsen, Orleans, MA to Nancy J. Murzyn, Orleans, MA Charity Ruth Hamilton, Orleans, MA 11th Robert David Goyette, Shirley, MA to 6th Herbert James Smith, Jr., Sarasota, FL to Shannon Dianna Paradis, Ayer, MA Wendy A. Scott, Sarasota, FL 16th Thomas Charles Von der Linden, Orleans, MA 13th Alexander P. Saliba, Orleans, MA to to Louise Claire Massa, Milton, MA K. Elizabeth Hartwell, Orleans, MA 20th Michael Allen Bendert, Shelby Township, MI to 13th Santee Olin Singer-Dibble, Orleans, MA to Kathleen Jean Blessing, Shelby Township, MI Desiree Lynn Rogers, Orleans, MA 22nd Lewis Joseph Matyas, III, Chicago, IL to 16th Scott Martin Corrigan, Orleans, MA to Lisa Jill Robinson, Chicago, IL Karen DeWitt Hitchcock, Orleans, MA 22nd Christopher Bertil Jonas Af Jocknick, Quito, 20th Roger Bradford Babson, Sandwich, MA to Ecuador to Paulina de las Mercedes Sarah Jane Pike, Sandwich, MA Garzon, Quito, Ecuador 21 st Michael Eugene Whatley, Orleans, MA to 23rd Harry Charles Koons, Orleans, MA to Kareen Elaine DuVerlie, Orleans, MA Wendie Leigh Clemence, Orleans, MA 22nd Joseph Patrick Kennedy, Clifton Park, NY to 29th William Richard Nicholas, Jr., Los Angeles, CA Kathleen McAllister, Clifton Park, NY to Susan Curtis Budd, Los Angeles, CA 27th John Christopher McCauley, New York, NY to 29th William H. Wordell, Orleans, MA to Amy Louise Best, New York, NY Amy Dawn Boling, Orleans, MA 27th Robert Lee Ludke, Jr., Alexandria, VA to 29th Dennis Lynn Lewis, Fresno, CA to Sabrina Corlette, Alexandria, VA Dawn Marie Annino, Fresno, CA 27th John Lewis Stanfill, IV, Washington, DC to 29th Peter R. McKendree, Orleans, MA to Anne M. Segerson, Washington, DC Laura E. Phelan, Orleans, MA 28th James Lee Dent, Washington, DC to 29th Dennis Lynn Lewis, Fresno, CA to Pamela Ann Galland, Washingon, DC Dawn Marie Annino, Fresno, CA 28th James Walter Boyd, Orleans, MA to Catherine Hickey Gallagher, Orleans, MA SEPTEMBER 5th Gary J. Guzdziol, Washington, DC to Gwynne H. Wiatrowski, Washington, DC 52 6th Judson Scott Marble, Medfield, MA to 5 Kennels @ $10.00 $50.00 Janice Lynne Ristow, Medfield, MA 12th Robert Cady Magor, Orleans, MA to 2 Boarding Kennels @ $50.00 $100.00 Valerie Ellen Decker, Orleans, MA 12th Bruce H. Karel, Mohegan Lake, NY to Total $1,683.00 Elaine M. Mandel, Mohegan Lake, NY 13th Simon Timothy Firmin, Oak Park, IL to Respectfully submitted, Rene Ellen Weinstein, Oak Park, IL Anne R. Lennon 19th Justyn Marcus Eldredge, Truro, MA to Town Clerk Cheryl Lynne Briggs, Truro, MA 19th John Carroll Taylor, New York, NY to Jennifer Hamilton Ash, New York, NY SHELLFISH PERMITS SOLD FROM 19th Charles A. Bonanno, Orleans, MA to j Patricia L. Bulik, Brewster, MA APRIL 1998 TO DECEMBER 1998 19th Kevin Daniel McCarthy, Washington, DC to Kim Ann Tenhor, Washington, DC 579 Resident/Taxpayers @ $5.00 $2,895.00 23rd Jonathan Blaine Vaughan, Harwich, MA to Sharon Lee Hayes, Harwich, MA 466 Resident of State @ $15.00 $6,990.00 26th Ronald Douglas Short, Media, PA to Fawn Roberta Engelmann, Upton, MA 198 Out of State @ $20.00 $3,960.00 OCTOBER 17 Duplicate @ $1.00 $17.00 3rd Lawrence G. Dougherty, Cork, Ireland to Annette O'Sullivan, Eastham, MA Total $13,862.00 3rd Anthony John Motto, III, Orleans, MA to Phyllis Jeanne Grant, Orleans, MA Respectfully submitted, 3rd Eric Stephen Bright, Yarmouth, MA to Anne R. Lennon Jennifer Mary Drohan, Yarmouth, MA Town Clerk 4th Charles David DeGroot, Roswell, GA to Ellen Rebeccah Pasco, Roswell, GA 10th Christopher John Kender, Brewster, MA to Bethany Anne Lee, Brewster, MA 10th Duane Carl Boucher, Eastham, MA to ;7V-11 Katrina Marie Belair, Eastham, MAC t,`�. 10th Edward William Millette, 111, Hampton, NH to ��,,,� Susanne Holmes Schneider, Hampton, NH 17th Gerald Lee Barksdale, Alexandria, VA to � - Kristine Kay Hannam, Alexandria, VA 17th Todd Hilliard Gage, Orleans, MA to Vanessa Linn Johnson, Orleans, MA w"'M NOVEMBER -. None DECEMBER .e 12th David C. Maloney, Harwichport, Ma. to Kristine Marie Kavanagh, E. Orleans, MA DOG LICENSES FOR 1998 244 Males @ $3.00 $732.00 229 Spayed Females @ $3.00 $687.00 'Angling"for the perfect catch. 19 Females @ $6.00 $114.00 53 REPORT OF THE FISH & GAME LICENSES ISSUED IN 1998 Fees Value Fee fish & Game 57 F1 Resident Fishing 22.50 1,282.50 28.50 1,254.00 3 F2 Resident Fishing Minor 6.50 19.50 1.50 18.00 11 F3 Resident Fishing 65-69 11.25 123.75 5.50 118.25 42 F4 Resident Fishing Handicapped Free 16 F6 Non Resident Fishing 32.50 520.00 8.00 512.00 7 F7 Non Resident Fishing 3 Day 18.50 129.50 3.50 126.00 1 F8 Resident Fishing 3 Day 7.50 7.50 0.50 7.00 0 T1 Resident Trapping 30.50 None 0 T2 Resident Trapping Minor 6.50 None 0 T3 Resident Trapping Age 65-69 15.25 None 0 DF Duplicate Fishing 2.00 None 0 DT Duplicate Trapping 2.00 None 22 H1 Resident Citizen Hunting 22.50 495.00 11.00 484.00 1 H2 Resident Hunting Age 65-69 11.25 11.25 0.50 10.75 2 H3 Resident Hunting Paraplegic Free 0 H4 Resident Alien Hunting 22.50 None 0 H5 Non-Resident Hunting Big Game 94.50 None 2 H6 Non-Resident Hunting Small Game 60.50 121.00 1.00 120.00 0 H7 Non-Resident Hunting Com Shg Pr 19.50 None 0 H8 Resident Minor Hunting 6.50 None 26 S1 Resident Sporting 40.00 1,040.00 13.00 1,027.00 4 S2 Resident Sporting Age 6569 20.00 80.00 2.00 78.00 14 S3 Resident Sporting Over Age 70 Free 0 DH Duplicate Hunting 2.00 None 0 DS Duplicate Sporting 2.00 None 9 M1 Archery Stamp 5.10 45.90 0.90 45.00 30 M2 Waterfowl Stamp 5.00 150.00 7.50 142.50 6 M3 Primitive Firearm Stamp 5.10 30.60 0.60 30.00 125 W1 Wildlands Stamp Resident 5.00 625.00 None 625.00 25 W2 Wildlands Stamp Non-Resident 5.00 125.00 None 125.00 0 W2 Wildlands Stamp Collector's Ed. 5.00 None None None TOTAL $4,806.50 $84.00 $4,722.50 Respectfully submitted, Anne R. Lennon Town Clerk 54 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ARTICLE 1. REPORT OF THE SELECTMEN, TOWN OFFICERS AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES MAY 11TH AND 12TH 1998 To act upon the Annual Report of the Board of NAUSET REGIONAL Selectmen, Town Officers and other Special Committees. MIDDLE SCHOOL (Board of Selectmen) MOTION: A motion was made that the Town vote to The Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 6:45 accept and adopt the report of the Selectmen, Town p.m.by Moderator Duane Landreth when Town Clerk Anne Officials and all Town committees as published in the 1997 R. Lennon-declared that a quorum of voters was present. Annual Report and hear the report of the Local Comprd- hensive Planning Committee. Tellers were James Y.Snedecor, Mary E. Stephens, Augusta F. McKusick, and Gail R. Rainey. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. Beverly Singleton, Board of Selectmen Chairman, ARTICLE 2. TOWN/SCHOOL BUDGET gave the Good Citizen award to Minot (Joe) Reynolds for his varied contributions to the Town. Ms. Singleton also To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate made mention of the recent passing of Barna Sprague a and/or transfer from available funds a sum of moneyto fund former town committee member and well known citizen of and pay departmental expenses for the fiscal year com- Orleans. She noted the upcoming retirement of John F. mencing July 1, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999 and to Fitzpatrick, Lieutenant on the Police Department. She authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell, trade, lease or recognized George Cahoon and Robley Fulcher for their exchange or otherwise dispose of old equipment or ve- long-held positions as Constables for the Town. hicles deemed advisable and in the best interest of the Town. The proceeds from any such disposition to be MOTION: Ms. Singleton moved to dispense with the applied toward the cost of acquiring said equipment or reading of the Warrant except the preamble, conclusion service as the case may be, or to take any other action and Attestation thereof. relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. MOTION: A motion was made that this article be accepted and adopted and that the Town Meeting adopt MOTION: Ms. Singleton moved that pursuant to the the Selectmen's adopted FY99 budget as printed in;the provisions of General Laws Chapter 39,Section 15 that the warrant and that the sum of Fifteen Million Four Hundred Town Moderator may conduct all votes requiring a two- Fifteen Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Six and 00/100 thirds majority by statute in the same manner in which the ($15,415,726.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated and Moderator conducts the vote when a majority vote is the sum Fifty Thousand and 00/100 ($50,000.00) Dollars required. This vote shall be in effect for the entire 1998 be transferred from the Ambulance Receipts Reserve for Annual Town Meeting. Appropriation account and the sum of Ten Thousand and 00 1700 ($10,000.00) Dollars be transferred from the Wet- ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. land Protection Fund for a total appropriation of Fifteen Million Four Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Seven Hun- MOTION:Ms.Singleton moved that all Town Officials dred Twenty Six and 001100 ($15,475,726.00) Dollars for or department managers or their duly designated repre- this purpose. sentative, required to attend Town Meeting pursuant to Section 2-7-3 of the charter,and Michael Gradone,Nauset ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. Regional School Superintendent and Andrew Lester, Di- rectorof the Nauset Juice Bar,all of whom are not residents of the Town of Orleans, be permitted to address the Town Meeting on matters affecting their office, department or organization, or projects for which they have performed services for the Town. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 55 TOWN OF ORLEANS PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1998 - JUNE 30, 1999 LINE 1998 1999 DOLLAR PCT # ADOPTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE CHANGE GENERAL GOVERNMENT SELECTMEN/TOWN ADMINISTRATOR 1 SALARIES/WAGES 167,487 165,134 (2,353) -1.40% 2 EXPENSES 38,403 38,650 247 0.64% 3 ENGINEERING 17,500 25,000 7,500 42.86% 4 LEGAL 77,500 70,000 (7,500) -9.68% 5 AUDIT 16,000 17,200 1,200 7.50% TOTAL 316,890 315,984 (906) -0.29% TELEPHONE/COMMUNICATIONS 6 EXPENSES 25.931 26.143 212 0,82% TOTAL 25,931 26,143 212 0.82% FINANCE COMMITTEE 7 SALARIES/WAGES 2,386 2,316 (70) -2.93% 8 EXPENSES 400 555 155 38.75% 9 RESERVE FUND 117,000 130,000 13,000 11.11% TOTAL 119,786 132,871 13,085 10.92% FINANCE DIRECTOR 10 SALARIESIWAGES 115,158 115,530 372 0.32% 11 EXPENSES 3.255 3.115 140) _ -4.30% TOTAL 118,413 118,645 232 0.20% ASSESSING 12 SALARIESIWAGES 126,355 126,954 599 0.47% 13 EXPENSES - ° TOTAL 187,843 178,946 (8,897) -4.74% TREASURER/COLLECTOR 14 SALARIES/WAGES 145,419 148,330 2,911 2.00% 15 EXPENSES 31,380 30,740 (640) -2.04% 16 TAXTAKINGS i mono in non n 00Y2 TOTAL 186,799 189,070 2,271 1.22% COMPUTER SYSTEMS 17 SALARIESIWAGES — 20,000 20,000 100.00% 18 EXPENSES 39,765 38,900 (865) -2.18% 19 CAPITAL OUTLAY 70,000 50.000 (20 OOQ) -28 TOTAL 109,765 108,900 (865) -0.79% TOWN CLERK 20 SALARIESIWAGES 69,966 65,724 (4,242) -6.06% 21 EXPENSES 7.575 9,450 1,875 24.75% TOTAL 77,541 75,174 (2,367) -3.05% 56 LINE 1998 1999 DOLLAR PCT # ADOPTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE CHANGE ELECTIONS 22 SALARIES/WAGES 1,704 1,791 87 5.11% . 23 EXPENSES 252 456 204 80.95% TOTAL 11956 2,247 291 14.88% VOTER REGISTRATION 24 SALARIES/WAGES 11,656 11,519 (137) -1.18% 25 EXPENSES 700 850 150 21.43% TOTAL 12,356 12,369 13 0.11% CONSERVATION 26 SALARIES/WAGES 74,931 75,131 200 0.27% 27 EXPENSES 5,575 4,950 (625) -11.21% 28 CAPITAL OUTLAY 5,000 51000 - 0.00% TOTAL 85,506 85,081 (425) -0.50% WATER QUALITY 29 EXPENSES 988 988 - 0.00% TOTAL 988 988 - 0.00% PLANNING 30 SALARIES/WAGES (2) 39,232 95,433 56,201 143.25% 31 EXPENSES 4,180 4,338 158 3.78% TOTAL 43,412 99,771 56,359 129.82% - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 32 SALARIES/WAGES 10,383 10,383 - 0.00% 33 EXPENSES 3,290 3,290 - 0.00% TOTAL 13,673 13,673 - 0.00% OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE 34 SALARIES/WAGES 1,078 1,146 68 6.31% 35 EXPENSES 1.050 _ 1.050 - 0.00% TOTAL 2,128 2,196 68 3.20% ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 36 SALARIES/WAGE 1,413 1,413 - 0.00% 37 EXPENSES 1,128 1,128 - 0.00% TOTAL 2,541 2,541 - 0.00% TOWN OFFICE BUILDING 38 SALARIES/WAGES 24,612 24,739 127 0.52% 39 EXPENSES 46,380 47,957 1,577 3.40% 40 CAPITAL OUTLAY - 41,700 41,700 100.00% TOTAL 70,992 114,396 43,404 61.14% TOWN REPORTS/TOWN MEETING 41 EXPENSES 10,800 10,925 125 1.16% TOTAL 10,800 10,925 125 1.16% COMMUNITY CENTER 42 EXPENSES 14,244 15,117 873 6.13% TOTAL 14,244 15,117 873 6.13% GENERAL GOVERNMENT 1,401,564 1,505,037 103,473 7.38% 57 LINE 1998 1999 DOLLAR PCT # ADOPTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE CHANGE PUBLIC SAFETY ANIMAL CONTROL 43 EXPENSES 14,300 14,500 200 1.40% TOTAL 14,300 14,500 200 1.40% POLICE/COMMUNICATIONS 44 SALARIESIWAGES 1,189,235 1,188,488 (747) -0.06% 45 EXPENSES 85,251 95,011 9,760 11.45% 46 CAPITAL OUTLAY 49,488 84,488 35,000 70.72% 47 TOWN DETAILS 6,940 6,940 - 0,00% 48 LEGAL - - ° TOTAL 1,330,914 1,374,927 44,013 3,31% POLICE BUILDING 49 SALARIES/WAGES 12,172 12,528 356 2.92% 50 EXPENSES 26,483 37,983 11,500 _ _ 43.42'/. TOTAL 38,655 50,511 11,856 30.67% FUEL 51 EXPENSES 56,119 57,291 1,172 2.09% TOTAL 56,119 57,291 1,172 2.09% FIRE/RESCUE 52 SALARIES/WAGES 935,763 1,014,692 78,929 8.43% 53 EXPENSES 59,200 71,704 12,504 21.12% 54 CAPITAL OUTLAY 28,000 - (28,000) -100.00% TOTAL 1,022,963 1,086,396 63,433 6.20% FIRE BUILDING 55 EXPENSES 27,899 40,149 12,250 43.91% 56 CAPITAL OUTLAY - 53,000 53,000 100.00% TOTAL 27,899 93,149 65,250 233.88% BUILDING 57 SALARIES/WAGES 107,561 111,991 4,430 4.12% 58 EXPENSES 33,935 35,212 1,277 3.76% 59 CAPITAL OUTLAY - 28000 28,Q00 100.0 ° TOTAL 141,496 175,203 33,707 23.82% BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS 60 SALARIES/WAGES - 1,000 1,000 100.00% 61 EXPENSES - 105 _ _ 105 100.00% TOTAL --- 1,105 1,105 100.00% SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES 62 EXPENSES 7,000 7.000 - 0.00% TOTAL 7,000 7,000 - 0.00% CIVIL DEFENSE 63 SALARIES/WAGES 300 300 0.00% TOTAL 300 300 - 0.00% 58 LINE 1998 1999 DOLLAR PCT # ADOPTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE CHANGE TREE WARDEN 64 SALARIES/WAGES 19,329 20,064 735 3.80% 65 EXPENSES 18,740 23,701 4,961 26.47% TOTAL 38,069 43,765 5,696 14.96% SHELLFISH/HARBORMASTER 66 SALARIES/WAGES 93,382 100,829 7,447 7.97% 67 EXPENSES 20,608 20,042 (566) -2.75% 68 CAPITAL OUTLAY - 90,201 90,201 100.00% 69 SHELLFISH PROJECT 9 000 9 000 - 0.00% TOTAL 122,990 220,072 97,082 78.93% PUBLIC SAFETY 2,800,705 3,124,219 323,514 11.55% EDUCATION ORLEANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 70 SALARIESIWAGES 223,102 217,952 (5,150) -2.31% 71 EXPENSES 2,084,662 2,197,722 113,060 5.42% 72 CAPITAL OUTLAY 30,000 - 30,000 -100.00% TOTAL 2,337,764 2,415,674 77,910 3.33% NAUSET REGIONAL ASSESSMENT 73 EXPENSES 2,458,705 (109,442) -4.45%° TOTAL 2,458,705 2,349,263 (109,442) -4.45% CAPECOD TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT 74 EXPENSES 65,369 123,149 57,780 88.39% TOTAL 65,369 123,149 57,780 88.39% EDUCATION 4,861,838 4,888,086 26,248 0.54% PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES HIGHWAY 75 SALARIES/WAGES 306,235 302,973 (3,262) -1.07% 76 EXPENSES 90,602 92,391 1,789 1.97% 77 CAPITAL OUTLAY 111,000 177,000 66,000 59.46% 78 CRACK FILULINES/MIX 26,100 26,100 - 0.00% 79 DRAINAGE 31.,860 31.200_ (660)- _ -2.07% TOTAL 565,797 629,664 63,867 11.29% SNOW REMOVAL 80 SALARIES/WAGES 17,810 18,345 535 3.00% 81 EXPENSES 47,125 47,125 ---- 0.00% TOTAL 64,935 65,470 535 0.82% STREET LIGHTS 82 EXPENSES 33,823 35,515 1,692 5.00% TOTAL 33,823 35,515 1,692 5.00% 59 LINE 1998 1999 DOLLAR PCT # ADOPTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE CHANGE ENGINEERING 83 EXPENSES 20,000 20,000 - 0.00% TOTAL 20,000 20,000 - 0.00% DISPOSAL AREA 84 SALARIES/WAGES 126,665 107,789 (18,876) -14.90% 85 EXPENSES 384,829 370,505 (14,324) -3.72% 86 CAPITAL OUTLAY 64,000 60,000 (4,000) -6.25% 87 ENGINEERING 17,000 5,000 (12,000) -70.59% 88 HAZARDOUS WASTE 8,000 8.000 -- 0.00% TOTAL 600,494 551,294 (49,200) -8.19% PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES 1,285,049 1,301,943 16,894 1.31% HUMAN SERVICES HEALTH 89 SALARIES/WAGES 142,904 143,029 125 0.09% 90 EXPENSES 27,263 27,555 292 1.07% TOTAL 170,167 170,584 417 0.25% COUNCIL ON AGING 91 SALARIES/WAGES 96,162 108,042 11,880 12.35% 92 EXPENSES 20.514 20,691 177 0.86% TOTAL 116,676 128,733 12,057 10.33% HUMAN SERVICES 93 EXPENSES 44,238 45.062 824 1.86% TOTAL 44,238 45,062 824 1.86% VETERANS BENEFITS 94 VETERANS BENEFITS ASSESS. 11,663 11,955 292 2.50% 95 EXPENSES 5.000 _ 5.000 - 0.00% TOTAL 16,663 16,955 292 1.75% HUMAN SERVICES 347,744 361,334 13,590 3,91% CULTURE AND RECREATION SNOW LIBRARY 96 SALARIES/WAGES 208,715 214,499 5,784 2.77% 97 EXPENSES 71,476 74,502 3.026 4.23% TOTAL 280,191 289,001 8,810 3.14% RECREATION 98 SALARIES/WAGES 75,632 81,237 5,605 7.41% 99 EXPENSES 15,870 15,438 (432) -2.72% 100 CAPITAL OUTLAY -- - - 0.00% TOTAL 91,502 96,675 5,173 5.65% 60 LINE 1998 1999 DOLLAR PCT # ADOPTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE CHANGE WINDMILL 101 SALARIES/WAGES 3,552 3,552 - 0.00% 102 EXPENSES 875 4,475 3,600 411.43% 103 CAPITAL OUTLAY - 7,000 7,000 100.00% TOTAL 4,427 15,027 10,600 239.44% PARKS & BEACHES 104 SALARIES/WAGES 472,837 503,164 30,327 6.41% 105 EXPENSES 121,449 136,571 15,122 12.45% 106 CAPITAL OUTLAY 195,000 161,000 (34,000) -17.44% TOTAL 789,286 800,735 11,449 1.45% HERRING BROOK 107 SALARIES/WAGES 375 375 - 0.00% 108 EXPENSES 100 100 - 0.00% TOTAL 475 475 -- 0.00% OLD KINGS HIGHWAY REG DISTRIC 109 SALARIES/WAGES 510 590 -- 0.00% 110 EXPENSES 320 320 - 0.00% TOTAL 830 830 - 0.00% MEMORIAL &VETERANS DAY 111 EXPENSES 2,454 2,573 119 4.85% TOTAL 2,454 2,573 119 4.85% CULTURAL COUNCIL 112 EXPENSES 650 650 - 0.00% TOTAL 650 650 - 0.00% BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION 113 EXPENSES 52,312 - 52,312 -100.00% TOTAL 52,312 -- (52,312) -100.00% SPECIAL EVENTS & INFORMATION 114 EXPENSES 7,650 8,250 600 7.84% TOTAL 7,650 8,250 600 7.84% CULTURE AND RECREATION 1,229,777 1,214,216 (15,561) -1.27% DEBT SERVICE PRINCIPAL-NOTES & BONDS 115 EXPENSES 990,000 670,000 (320,00 -32.32% TOTAL 990,000 670,000 (320,000) -32.32% INTEREST-NOTES & BONDS 116 EXPENSES 357 098 222,803 (134,295) -37,61% TOTAL 357,098 222,803 (134,295) -37.61% DEBT SERVICE 1,347,098 892,803 (454,295) -33.72% 61 i. . LINE 1998 1999 DOLLAR PCT # ADOPTED RECOMMENDED CHANGE CHANGE MISCELLANEOUS STATE ASSESSMENTS 117 EXPENSES 67,354 71,300 3,946 5.86% TOTAL 67,354 71,300 3,946 5.86% COUNTY ASSESSMENTS 118 SALARIES/WAGES 472,865 484,687 11,822 2.50% 119 EXPENSES 216,826 222.355 5.,529_ 2.55% TOTAL 689,691 707,042 17,351 2.52% OTHER STATE &COUNTY CHARGES 120 EXPENSES 3,000 3,000 — 0.00% TOTAL 3,000 3,000 — 0.00% INSURANCE NOTES AND BONDS 121 EXPENSES 122,900 147,900 25,000 20.34% TOTAL 122,900 147,900 25,000 20.34% UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION 122 EXPENSES 8,000 8,000 — 0.00% TOTAL 8,000 8,000 — 0.00% EMPLOYEE HEALTH & MEDICARE 123 SALARIES/WAGES 642.400 649,500 7.100 1.11% TOTAL 642,400 649,500 7,100 1.11% MISCELLANEOUS 1,533,345 1,586,742 53,397 3.48% GENERAL FUND 14,807,120 14,874,380 67,260 0.45% WATER--SPECIAL REVENUE FUND(SRF) WATER 124 SALARIES/WAGES 330,859 332,386 1,527 0.46% 125 EXPENSES 207,720 200,221 (7,499) -3.61% 126 CAPITAL OUTLAY 43,100 61,100 18,000 41.76% 127 ENGINEERING 65,000 5,000 (60,000) -92.31% 128 OTHER ASSESSMENTS 3,015 2,639 (376) -12.47% 129 WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS — -°- — 0.00% TOTAL (1) 649,694 601,346 (48,348) -7.44% TOTAL-OPERATING BUDGETS 15,456,814 15,475,726 18,912 0.12% (1) Appropriations for employee benefits and debt payments associated with the water department operations are included in the operating budget under employee health/medicine and debt service totals.A portion of the water department revenues.will be used to offset these costs. (2) The position of Assistant Town Planner is funded for one half of fiscal year 1999.It is anticipated that this position will be filled for the full year in fiscal year 2000. 62 CAPITAL OUTLAY REQUESTS OPERATING BUDGET CAPITAL OUTLAYS LINE ITEM DEPARTMENT NUMBER DESCRIPTION AMOUNT Computer 19 Upgrade Computer Hardware and Software $50,000 Conservation 28 Public Education Materials $5,000 Town Office Building 40 Chimney/Roof Repair, Interior/Ext. Painting $31,000 Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Door, Ramp Repairs $10,700 $41,700 Police/Communications 46 Replace Two Cruisers $49,488 Mobile Data Terminals $35•QOQ $84,488 Fire Building 56 Vehicle Exhaust System $53,000 Building 59 Replace Four Wheel Drive Vehicle $28,000 Shellfish/Harbormaster 68 Replace Four Wheel Drive Truck $30,201 Fuel Storage Tanks $60,000 * $90,201 Highway 77 Drainage, Fish Run, Shed, Road Resurfacing $105,000 * Tractor, Holding Tank, Catch Basin Attach. $72,000 * $177,000 Disposal 86 Yard Tractor, Concrete Slabs $60,000 Windmill 103 Parking Area $7,000 Parks &Beaches 106 Beach/Dune Repair, Docks & Pilgrim Shed $68,000 Uniloader& Replace 4WD Beach Truck $43,000 Lights at Eldredge Field 50 000 $161,000 Water 126 Replace Four Wheel Drive Truck $18,000 Replace Water Meters $23,100 Replace Water Mains $20,000 $61,100 Total $818,489 {*) Denotes Capital Improvement items included in operating budgets that are $50,000 or greater. 63 ARTICLE 3. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN To see if the Town will vote pursuant to CHAPTER 8 FINANCIAL. PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES, Section 7, Action of Town Meeting, Sub-Section 8-7-1 of the Or- leans Home Rule Charter, to act on the Capital Improve- ment Plan as published in the Warrant, by adopting said plan with or without amendments thereto, which amend- ments 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. (Board of Selectmen) MOTION: A motion was made that this article be accepted and adopted and that pursuant to Chapter 8, Financial Provisions and Procedures, Section 7, Action of Town Meeting,Subsection 8-7-1 of the Orleans Home Rule Charter, the Town Meeting accept the Capital Improve- ment Plan as printed in the warrant with the following change: By adding an additional item and proposed funding as follows; FY99 Conservation Commission Sea Call Farm Property Rehabilitation $140,000* A motion was made that the main motion be amended by adding the following language: "Under FY'99 Council on Aging, Expansion of Senior Center Building by deleting the figure One Million One Hundred Six Thousand and 001100 ($1,160,000.00) Dol- lars and inserting in place thereof the figure One Million Four Hundred Sixteen Thousand and 001100 ($1,416,000.00) Dollars, and Under FY'99 Council on Aging add a new line `Archi- tectural Fees' in the amount of Thirty Two Thousand and 00/100 ($32,000.00) Dollars. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. 64 TOWN OF ORLEANS SIX YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FY 1999—2004 SIX YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FISCAL YEARS 1999-2004 ITEM FY99 FY00 FY01 FY02 COUNCIL ON AGING Expansion of Senior Center Building 1,160,00 HARBORMASTERISHELLFISH DEPARTMENT Replacement of the commercial bulkhead and pier at Rock Harbor 500,000 Rock Harbor Interior Improvements 220,000 LAND ACQUISITION Property Purchases, Conservation Restrictions, etc. 450,000 500,000 RECREATION DEPARTMENT Multi-purpose Athletic Field Construction 200,000 TRANSFER STATION Municipal Landfill Capping Project 2,000,000 TOWN OFFICE BUILDING Architectural & Engineering Design Plans for New Town Office Building 285,000 Land Acquisition & Relocation/New Town Office Building 600,000 Construction of New Town Office Building 3,650,000 WATER DEPARTMENT Pumping Test Well#8 100,000 TOTALS 4,110,000 1,485,000 3,850,000 220,000 DATE SUBMITTED: 12 December 1997 Revised: 27 February 1997 FINAL APPROVAL: 25 March 1998 TOWN MEETING APPROVAL: 65 FISCAL YEAR 1999 PROJECT DESCRIPTION provided estimates. The second segment would fund a possible town acquisition of an approximate 2-acre site COUNCIL ON AGING —Expansion of Senior Center necessary to facilitate the relocation and construction of a Building new town office building in another area of town. See Summary for Article 4. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FEES: HARBORMASTER/SHELLFISH DEPARTMENT— Replacement of the Commercial Bulkhead and Pier at Total Estimated Cost: $285,000. Rock Harbor Method of Financing: Bonding See Summary for Article 5. Recommended Schedule: 9 Months for Completion Estimated Annual LAND ACQUISITION—Property Purchases,Conserva_ Cost O/M; (See under construction) tion Restrictions, etc. There is no specific land purchase before the town at LAND ACQUISITION AND RELOCATION OF NEW this time. By including this item in the capital plan, it will TOWN OFFICE BUILDING: facilitate the presentation of possible land purchases or conservation restrictions that may arise during the fiscal Total Estimated Cost: $600,000. year to Town Meeting (subject to the 213 vote required for Method of Financing: Bonding land purchases). Many avenues are being explored to Recommended Schedule: Prior to Design protect the land through state,federal or Orleans Conser- Estimated Annual vation Trust acquisition, limited or cluster development Cost O/M: (See under construction) plans,or by conservation restriction.The funding source for land acquisition,through purchase or conservation restric- WATER DEPARTMENT—PUMPING TEST WELL#8 tion,would be a bond issue ortransferfrom available funds. Following the completion of the test well program currently underway in FY98, if a potential well site is Total Estimated Cost: $450,000 determined to be among the six test wells, it must then be Method of Financing: Bonding or available funds tested by pumping for an extended time to determine the quantity and quality of the water that is produced. TRANSFER STATION — Municipal Landfill Capping Program Total Estimated Cost: $100,000. See Summary for Article 6. Method of Financing: Water Fund Reserves Recommended Schedule: 6 Months for Completion FISCAL YEAR 2000 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Estimated Annual Cost O/M: N/A LAND ACQUISITION There is no specific land purchase before the town at FY2001 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS this time. By including this item in the capital plan, it will facilitate the presentation of possible land purchases or RECREATION — MULTI-PURPOSE ATHLETIC FIELD conservation restrictions that may arise during the fiscal CONSTRUCTION year to Town Meeting (subject to the 213 vote required for Additional athletic fields for soccer and baseball are land purchases). needed to allow current programs to continue with the increase in the number of participants. The new fields Total Estimated Cost: $500,000. would be constructed on town owned land. Method of Financing: Available Funds or Bonding Total Estimated Cost: $200,000. NEW TOWN OFFICE BUILDING Method of Financing: Available Funds or Bonding The existing town office building is insufficient for Recommended Schedule: 6 Months for Completion existing and future needs. A town hall feasibility study Estimated Annual committee has recently been convened to determine the Cost O/M: $11,000 future needs of the town. As this study is anticipated to take upwards of eighteen months to complete, this capital plan NEW TOWN OFFICE BUILDING -- CONSTRUCTION request has been pushed back one year pending the This project would be to construct a new town office outcome of the study. The funding request associated with building on existing town owned land. The capital plan the newtown office building is divided intotwo segments for request is based upon an update of the original cost FY2000. The first segment would fund the architectural estimates for the construction of a new 17,100 square foot design fees, which are based on an update of previously building. 66 Total Estimated Cost: $3,650,000. ARTICLE 4. FUND FY99 SENIOR CENTER EX- Method of Financing: Bonding PANSION Recommended Schedule: 12 Months for Completion Estimated Annual To see if the Town will vote to borrow a sufficient sum Cost OIM: $85,000 of moneyfor the purpose of remodeling,reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the Orleans Senior Center FY2002 PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS and for constructing,originally equipping and furnishing an addition to the existing building, including all expenses ROCK HARBOR INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS incidental and related thereto. Provided, however, that This project would include the construction of new such vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to floats within the harbor interior reducing potential safety exempt from the limitation of total taxes imposed by Mas- hazards, increase the dockage capacity from 16 to 36 sachusetts General Law Chapter 59, Section 21 C(Propo- boats, reduce erosion and damage to marsh plants on the sition 2 112 so-called) the amounts required to pay the easterly marsh bank and subsequently reduces sediment principal and interest on the borrowing approved by such deposition within the harbor,possibly reducing the need for vote,or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of frequent full-scale dredging projects. The proposed project Selectmen) would require the removal of the old degraded piers and replacementwith a newfloating docksystem,25-30 anchor MOTION: A motion was made that the Town vote to pilings,three gangways and stone rip-rap to prevent shore- authorize the Board of Selectmen to obtain additional line erosion. architectural services for a modification of the existing design plans for the renovation and expansion of the Total Estimated Cost: $220,000 Orleans Senior Center in order to obtain additional bids Method of Financing: Available Funds or Bonding consistent with the sum of money approved for this project Recommended Schedule: 4 Months for Completion under the Capital Plan for FY99,and that the sum of thirty- Estimated Annual two thousand and 001100 ($32,000.00) Dollars be trans- Cost O/M: $5,000 ferred from Available funds for this purpose. Selectmen recommend approval 4-0-0 ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. Finance Committee recommendation to be made at ARTICLE 5. FUND FY99 REPLACEMENT OF Town Meeting COMMERCIAL BULKHEAD & PIER—ROCK HARBOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURE BUDGET To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, FY99 transferfrom available funds,or borrow a sum of money for the purpose of reconstructing and making extraordinary ITEM BONDING STABILIZATION repairs to the Rock Harbor bulkhead and pier, including all expenses incidental and related thereto and further to COUNCIL ON AGING rescindthe previous bonding authorization in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand and 001100 ($300,00.00) Dol- Expansion of Senior Center Building lars for this purpose. Provided, however, that such vote 1,160,000 shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitation of total taxes imposed by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59,Section 21 C(Proposition 2112 so-called) HARBORMASTERISHELLFISH DEPARTMENT the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the borrowing approved by such a vote,or to take any other Replacement of the commercial bulkhead and pier at action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) Rock Harbor 500,000 MOTION: A motion was made that this article be accepted and adopted and that the sum of Five Hundred TRANSFER STATION Thousand and 001100 ($500,000.00) Dollars be appropri- ated for the purpose of reconstructing and making extraor- Municipal Landfill Capping Project dinary repairs to the Rock Harbor bulkhead and pier, and 1,305,000 695,000 that to raise such appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,is authorized to borrow the sum of Five Hundred Thousand and 001100 TOTAL 2,965,000 695,000 ($500,000.00)Dollars pursuant to Massachusetts General 67 i. . Laws Chapter 44 Section 7 (17), or any other enabling is authorized to borrow the sum of One Million Three authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town there- Hundred Five Thousand and 001100($1,305,000.00) Dol- fore; and to rescind the prior borrowing authorization ap- lars pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44 proved by the Town for this purpose in the amount of Three Section 8(24)and Section 7,or any other enabling author- Hundred Thousand and 001100 ($300,000.00); provided, ity, and to issue bonds or notes by the Town therefore and however,that such vote shall not take effect until the Town that the sum of Six Hundred Ninety Five Thousand and 001 votes to exempt from the limitation of total taxes imposed 100 ($695,000.00) Dollars be transferred from the Stabili- by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59 Section 21 C zation Fund for this purpose;provided,however,that such (Proposition 2 112 so-called)the amounts required to pay vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt the principal and interest on the borrowing approved by from the limitation of total taxes imposed by Massachusetts such vote. General Laws Chapter 59 Section 21 C (Proposition 2 112 so-called) the amounts required to pay the principal and ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. interest in the borrowing approved by such vote. ARTICLE 6. FUND FY `99 MUNICIPAL LANDFILL ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried by a majority. CAPPING ARTICLE 7. ACCEPT TRANSPORTATION BOND Richard Laraja acted as Moderator for this article: BILL FUNDS To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available To see if the Town will vote to accept a sum of money funds or borrow a sufficient sum of money for the purpose pursuant to Chapter 15,of the Acts of 1988,as amended by of capping the landfill including all expenses incidental and Chapter 113 of the Acts of 1996 and Chapter 11,of the Acts related thereto, and to further authorize the Board of of 1997 and as provided under the Chapter 90 Transporta- Selectmen to acquire by gift,purchase,eminent domain or tion Bond Bill. Said funds and their earned interest shall be otherwise all or a portion of the land or an interest in the expended, in accordance with current Chapter 90 guide- land, located adjacent to the landfill to be included in said lines, under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, or to capping process,and to expend a portion of the appropria- take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Select- tion raised hereunder for said acquisition. Said land is men) shown on Town of Orleans Assessors Maps 47 as Parcels 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, and 50. Any funds borrowed MOTION: A motion was made that this article be hereunder should be in addition to the previous bonding accepted and adopted and that said funds and their earned authorization of One Million One Hundred Twenty Five interest shall be expanded to repair and resurface certain Thousand and 00/00 ($1,125,000.00) Dollars for this pur- Town roads under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. pose. Provided, however, that such vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitation of ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. total taxes imposed by Massachusetts General Law Chap- ter 59, Section 21C (Proposition 2 112 so-called) the ARTICLE 8. HOLDING STATE HARMLESS FOR amounts required to pay the principal and interest on the WORK borrowing approved by such vote, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) To see if the Town will vote to assume liability in the manner provided by Section 29 of Chapter 91 of the MOTION: A motion was made that this article be General Laws,as most recently amended by Chapter 5,of accepted and adopted and that the sum of Two Million and the Acts of 1955, for all damages that may be incurred by 001100 ($2,000,000.00) Dollars be appropriated for the work to be performed by the Massachusetts Department of purpose of capping the landfill including all expenses Public Works for the improvement, development, mainte- incidental and related thereto and for the purpose of acquir- nance and protection of tidal and nontidal rivers and ing by gift, purchase, eminent domain or otherwise all or a streams,harbors,tidewaters,foreshores and shores along portion of the land or an interest in the land, including the a public beach, in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter buildings located thereon,which land is located adjacent to 91 of the General Laws and authorize the Selectmen to the landfill and is to be included in the landfill capping execute and deliver a bond of indemnity therefor to the process, which land is shown on the Town of Orleans Commonwealth,orto take any other action relative thereto. Assessors Map 47 as Parcels 44,45,46,47,48,49 and 50 (Board of Selectmen) and is also shown on Land Court Plan No,18010-18 as Lots 187, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192 and 193 including all ex- MOTION: A motion was made that this article be penses incidental to the acquisition of said land, and that accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, 68 ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. appreciation function. All funds to be spent under the direction of the Council on Aging Director and the Town ARTICLE 9. AUTHORIZATION TO SELL SUR- Administrator, or to take any other action relative thereto. PLUS EQUIPMENT & ACCEPT GIFTS (Council on Aging) To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town MOTION: A motion was made that this article be Administrator to dispose of surplus supplies and equip- accepted and adopted and that a Revolving Account be ment and other various surplus equipment under such established in accordance with Massachusetts General terms and conditions as the Town Administrator deems Law Chapter 44, Section 53E 112. advisable, provided all proceeds from any disposition are returned to the general fund, and to accept any gift items ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. that may be given to the Town on behalf of the citizens of Orleans,orto take any other action relative thereto. (Board ARTICLE 12. ADOPT AND FUND NEW COMPENSA- of Selectmen) TION & CLASSIFICATION PLAN A MOTION: A motion was made that this article be To see if the Town will vote to amend the Personnel accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. Bylaw Chapter 8 Classification and Compensation Plan A to read as follows: ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. GRADE POSITIONS ARTICLE 10. ADOPT M.G.L. CHAPTER 44, SEC- TION 53E 112(REVOLVING ACCOUNT FOR TRANSFER Grade 1 No positions at this time STATION) Grade 2 No positions at this time To see if the Town will vote to authorize the establish- ment of a Revolving Account, in accordance with Massa- Grade 3 Department Assistant I —General chusetts General law Chapter 44, Section 53E 112, in the name of the Home Composting Bin/Recycling Containers Grade 4 Principal Board/Commission Secretary Account,said account not to exceed Fifteen Thousand and 00/100 ($15,000.00) Dollars. The account will be used to Grade 5 No positions at this time purchase additional composting bins and recycling con- tainers. Said funds to be spent under the direction of the Grade 6 No positions at this time department manager and the Town Administrator, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Highway/Disposal Grade 7 No positions at this time Manager) Grade S Assistant Town Accountant MOTION: A motion was made that this article be Assistant Town Treasurer/Collector accepted and adopted and that a Revolving Account be Tree Warden established in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2. Grade 9 Assistant Harbormaster/Deputy Shellfish Constable ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. Assistant Library Director Admin. Secretary to the Town Administrator ARTICLE 11. ADOPT M.G.L. CHAPTER 44, SEC- TION 53E 112 (COUNCIL OF AGING REVOLVING AC- Grade 10 Recreation Director COUNT) Town Clerk Assistant Town Planner To see if the Town will vote to authorize the establish- Office Manager ment of a Revolving Account, in accordance with Massa- chusetts General Laws,Chapter44,Section 53E 112,in the Grade 11 Conservation Administrator name of the Council on Aging,said account not to exceed Council on Aging Director Twenty Five Thousand and 001100 ($25,000.00) Dollars. Monies on hand in the Account will be used to fund Grade 12 Building Commissioner programs, class instructor fees, fees for reservations and Harbormaster/Shellfish Constable tickets related to trips and functions and annual volunteer Library Director 69 Grade 13 Assessor Health Agent Town Treasurer/Collector Grade 14 Town Planner Superintendent of Parks Grade 15 Community Development Director Highway/Disposal Manager Water Superintendent Grade 16 Director of Municipal Finance And raise and appropriate the sum of Twenty Thou- sand One Hundred and 001100 ($20,100.00) Dollars to fund such adopted plan,or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) MOTION: To accept and adopt as printed in the warrant with the following change: Under Grade 15 by deleting the position of Commu- nity Development Directorand inserting in place thereof the position of Director of Planning and Community Develop- ment and that the sum of Twenty thousand One Hundred and 001100 ($20,100.00) Dollars be raised and appropri- ated for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously on the main motion. 70 COMPENSATION PLAN A FISCAL YEAR 1998 Grade Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 1 19,764.38 20,258.49 20,764.95 21,284.08 21,816.18 22,361.58 22,920.62 23,493.64 24,080.98 24,683.00 2 21,345.53 21,879.17 22,426.15 22,986.80 23,561.47 24,150.51 24,754.27 25,373.13 26,007.46 26,657.64 3 23,053.17 23,629.50 24,220.24 24,825.75 25,446.39 26,082.55 26,734.61 27,402.98 28,088.05 28,790.26 4 24,436.37 25,047.27 25„673.46 26,315.29 26,973.17 27,647.50 28,338.69 29,047.16 29,773.34 30,517.67 5 25,902.55 26,550.11 27,213.86 27,894.21 28,591.57 29,306.35 30,039.01 30,789.99 31,559.74 32,348.73 6 27,45670 28,143.12 28,846.70 29,567.86 30,307.06 31,064.74 31,841.35 32,637.39 33,453.32 34,289.66 7 29,104.10 29,831.70 30,577.50 31,341.93 32,125.48 32,928.62 33,751.84 34,595.63 35,460.52 36,347.04 8 30,850.35 31,621.61 32,412.15 33,222.45 34,053.01 34,904.34 35,776.95 36,671.37 37,588.15 38,527,86 9 32,701.37 33,518.90 34,356.88 35,215.80 36,096.19 36,998.60 37,923.56 38,871.65 39,843.44 40,839.53 10 34,663.45 35,530.04 36,418.29 37,328.75 38,261.96 39,218.51 40,198.98 41,203.95 42,234.05 43,289.90 11 36,743.26 37,661.84 38,603.39 39,568.47 40,557.68 41,571.62 42,610.91 43,676.19 44,768.09 45,887.29 12 39,682.72 40,674.79 41,691.66 42,733.95 43,802.30 44,897.35 46,019.79 47,170.28 48,349.54 49,558.28 13 42,857.34 43,928.77 45,026.99 46,152.66 47,306.48 48,489.14 49,701.37 50,943.96 52,217.50 53,522.94 14 45,428.78 46,564.50 47,728.61 48,921.82 50,144.87 51,398.49 52,683.45 54,000.54 55,350.55 56,734.32 15 48,154.50 49,358.37 50,592.32 51,857.13 53,153.56 54,482.40 55,844.46 57,240.57 58,671.59 60,138.38 16 51,043.77 52,319.87 53,627.86 54,968.56 56,342.77 57,751.34 59,195.13 60,675.01 62,191.88 63,746.68 NOTE: Annual salaries are calculated on 40-hour work weeks,52.3 weeks per year. Hourly rates for Permanent Part- Time Employees are calculated accordingly. ARTICLE 13.AMEND PERSONNEL BYLAW COM- ARTICLE 14. FUND PERSONNEL COMPENSA- MUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TION PLAN A—GENERAL WAGE INCREASE To see if the Town will vote to amend the Personnel To see if the Town will vote to approve a general cost Bylaw,Chapter 8,Classification and Compensation Plan A of living wage increase for Personnel Bylaw employees by inserting the following new job titled A-13 "Community covered under the Compensation Plan of the Personnel Development Director”,or to take any other action relative Bylaw Plan A,for the period July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999, thereto. (Board of Selectmen) and to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available MOTION. A motion was made that this article be funds the sum of Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred and 00/ indefinitely postponed. 100 ($16,500.00) Dollars to fund said increase, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. MOTION: A motion was made that this article be accepted and adopted and the sum of Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($16,500.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for this purpose. 71 ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by majority. ARTICLE 15. ADOPT A NEW CLASSIFICATION& COMPENSATION PLAN B To see if the Town will vote to amend the Personnel Bylaw Classification and Compensation Plan by adopting the following new Classification and Compensation Plan B covering part-time, non-permanent employees as follows: CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN B FISCAL YEAR 1999 NEW TITLE SCALE Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Library Page 131 5.25 Library Asst. Aide B2 6.25 6.62 6.97 Gate Officer B3 7.69 8.36 9.02 Patrol Boat Operator B4 8.36 9.02 9.69 Asst. Registrars B5 10.15 10.55 10.97 11.41 11.87 12.35 Library Asst. Clerk Typist Data Process Asst. B6 10.65 11.08 11.52 11.98 12.46 12.96 Senior Clerk Van Driver Adm Aide B7 11.32 11.77 12.24 12.73 13.24 13.77 Bd. Secy. Registrar Sen Outreach Wkr Principal Clerk Sen. Acct, Clerk Princ. Acct Clerk B8 12.03 12.51 13.01 13.53 14.07 14.63 Staff Libr MIS Coordinator B9 17.27 17.96 18.68 19.42 20.20 21.01 or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) MOTION: A motion was made that this article be accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 72 ARTICLE 16. FUND PERSONNEL COMPENSA- ARTICLE 19. FUND ORLEANS PERMANENT TION PLAN B-GENERAL WAGE INCREASE FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION LOCAL 2675 I.A.F.F. CONTRACT To see if the Town will vote to approve a general cost of living wage increase for Personnel Bylaw employees To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate covered under the Compensation Plan of the Personnel and/or transfer from available funds a sum of money to be Bylaw Plan B,for the period July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999, added to the FY '99 Salaries Account in the Fire Depart- and to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available ment budget, or to take any other action relative thereto. funds the sum of Five Thousand Eight Hundred and 00/100 (Board of Selectmen) ($5,800.00) Dollars to fund said increase, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) MOTION: A motion was made that this article be indefinitely postponed. MOTION: A motion was made that this article be accepted and adopted and the sum of Five Thousand Eight ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. Hundred and 00/100 ($5,800.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for this purpose. ARTICLE 20. FUND UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 15307 CONTRACT ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate ARTICLE 17. FUND ORLEANS POLICE OFFIC- and/or transfer from available funds a sum of money to be ERS FEDERATION CONTRACT added to the FY '99 Salaries Accounts in the disposal, highway, parks and water departments, covered by the To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate contract between the Town and the United Steelworkers and/or transfer from available funds a sum of money to be Local 15307, or to take any other action relative thereto. added to the FY99 Salaries Account in the Police Depart- (Board of Selectmen) ment budget, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) MOTION: A motion was made that this article be indefinitely postponed. MOTION: A motion was made that this article be indefinitely postponed. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 21. TRANSFER FUNDS WATER DE- PARTMENT ARTICLE 18. FUND UNITED STEELWORKERS CLERICAL &TECHNICAL WORKERS CON'T'RACT To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of Thirty-Five Thousand and 00/100 ($35,000.00) Dollars To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate from the Water Service Connection Funds Reserved for and/or transfer from available funds a sum of money to be Appropriation Account to the Water Service Connection added to the FY99 Salaries Accounts in the accounting, Account,orto take any other action relative thereto.(Board assessing, building, conservation, disposal, fire, health, of Water Commissioners) highway, library, park, planning, police, town clerk, trea- surer/collector and water departments, covered by the MOTION: A motion was made that this article be contract between the Town and the United Steelworkers accepted and adopted and that the sum of Thirty-Five Clerical &Technical Workers, or to take any other action Thousand and 00/100($35,000.00) Dollars be transferred relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) from available funds for this purpose. MOTION: A motion was made that this article be ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. accepted and adopted and the sum of Twenty One Thou- sand One Hundred and 00/100 ($21,100.00) Dollars be ARTICLE 22. FUND FY 199 DEFICIT ORLEANS, raised and appropriated for this purpose. BREWSTER & EASTHAM GROUNDWATER PROTEC- TION DISTRICT ACTION: Standing vote, Yes 226, No 193 - motion carries. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds a sufficient sum of money, not to exceed Fifteen Thousand and 00/100 ($15,000.00) Dollars,to pay Orleans'share of the Operat- 73 ing Budget for the Tri-Town Septage Treatment Facility for "Dwellings in structures used for commerce, subject Fiscal Year 1999, or to take any other action relative to Section 164-32." thereto. (Board of Selectmen) And insert in place thereof the following: MOTION: A motion was made that this article be indefinitely postponed. "Commercial structures with dwelling units,subjectto Section 164-32." ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. Or act on anything relative thereto. (Planning Board) ARTICLE 23. FUND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Report of the Planning Board Richard Laraja acted as Moderator for this article. In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate Chapter 40A, Section 5, the Planning Board held a public and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Twenty Five hearing on March 3, 1998 for the following proposed Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty and 001100($25,250.00) articles:25,26,27,28,29,30,31,and 33. Two people were Dollars to be spent under the direction of the Orleans at that meeting, but neither person commented. The Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and the Board of Selectmen Planning Board voted to approve said articles and recom- for the purpose of promoting tourism and business within mended that they be approved at the Annual Town Meet- the Town, or to take any other action relative thereto. ing. (Board of Selectmen) MOTION: A motion was made that this article be MOTION: A motion was made that this article be accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant and that the accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant and the Zoning By-law of the town be so amended. sum of Twenty Five Thousand Two Hundred Fifty and 001 100 ($25,250.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. this purpose. ARTICLE 26.AMEND ZONING BYLAW SEC 164-4 ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. DEFINITIONS (Commercial Structure with Dwelling Units) ARTICLE 24. AUTHORIZE LEASE FOR SKAKIET BEACH CONCESSION STAND To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw Section 164-4,Definitions,by inserting the following To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of new definition in the appropriate alphabetical order. Selectmen,acting as the Park Commissioners,to lease on such terms as they deem appropriate, the Skaket Beach "Commercial structures with dwelling units: A struc- Concession Stand for a period not to exceed five(5)years ture with mixed uses,containing a maximum of 2 dwelling or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of units, but having a majority of the gross floor area devoted Selectmen) to non-residential use;includes buildings containing office, retail orother non-residential use together with the dwelling MOTION: A motion was made that this article be units." accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant and the Board of Selectmen be authorized to lease the Skaket Or act on anything relative thereto. (Planning Board) Beach Concession stand fora period not exceeding five(5) years on such additional terms and conditions as they Report of the Planning.Board deem appropriate. In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. Chapter 40A, Section 5, the Planning Board held a public hearing on March 3, 1998 for the following proposed ARTICLE 25.AMEND'ZONING BYLAW SEC. 164- articles:25,26,27,28,29,30,31,and 33.Two people were 13 SCHEDULE OF USE REGULATIONS at that meeting, but neither person commented. The Planning Board voted to approve said articles,and recom- To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning mended that they be approved at the Annual Town Meet- Bylaw Section 164-13 by deleting the wording under the ing. subheading, Residential, which reads: 74 MOTION: A motion was made that this article be Planning Board voted to approve said articles,and recom- accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant and thatthe mended that they be approved at the Annual Town Meet- Zoning By-law of the town be so amended. ing. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. MOTION: A motion was made that this article be accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant and that the ARTICLE 27. AMEND ZONING BYLAW SEC 164- Zoning By-law of the town be so amended. 34 FLOOR AREA RATIO ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw Section 164-34(D)(3),FloorArea Ratio,by inserting ARTICLE 29. AMEND ZONING BYLAW SEC. 164- a new subparagraph (3)to read as follows: 21 A(SUPERSCRIPT"11") "(3)Floor area ratio:The ratio of gross floor area to lot To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning area shall not exceed 100%in the Village Center District or Bylaw Section 164-21, A, by adding a superscript 11 to 40% in the LB, GB, C and MB districts." the abbreviations of LB, GB, C, MB, and VC in the table. The proposed "District"column would read as follows: Or act on anything relative thereto. (Planning Board) District Report of the Planning Board R In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, RB Chapter 40A, Section 5,the Planning Board held a public LB 11 hearing on March 3, 1998. For the following proposed GB t 1 articles:25,26,27,28,29,30,31,and 33. Two people were VC t t at that meeting, but neither person commented. The C 6, 11 Planning Board voted to approve said articles,and recom- CD mended that they be approved at the Annual Town Meet- SC ing. MB 11 MOTION: A motion was made that this article be Or act on anything relative thereto. (Planning Board) accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant and thatthe Zoning By-law of the town be so amended. Report of the Planning Board ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 5, the Planning Board held a public ARTICLE 28. AMEND ZONING BYLAW SEC.164- hearing on March 3, 1998 for the following proposed 21 A (FLOOR AREA RATIO AND IMPERVIOUS SUR- articles:25,26,27,28,29,30,31,and 33. Two people were FACE COVERAGE FOOTNOTE) at that meeting, but neither person commented. The Planning Board voted to approve said articles,and recom- To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning mended that they be approved at the Annual Town Meet- Bylaw Section 164-21, A, by inserting the following new ing. footnote in the appropriate sequence. MOTION: A motion was made that this article be "11 See also paragraph D,subparagraphs(3)and(4) accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant and thatthe in Section 164-34 for gross floor area ratio and impervious Zoning By-law of the town be so amended. surface coverage." ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. Or act on anything relative thereto. (Planning Board) Report of the Planning Board ARTICLE 30.AMEND ZONING BYLAW SEC. 164- 4 DEFINITIONS(APARTMENTS) In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 5, the Planning Board held a public To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning hearing on March 3, 1996 for the following proposed Bylaw Section 164-4, Definitions, by deleting the current articles:25,26,27,28,29,30,31,and 33. Two people were definition of apartment and inserting the following definition at that meeting, but neither person commented. The in the appropriate alphabetical order. 75 "Apartment: A structure,regardless of form of tenure, Report of the Planning Board containing three (3) or more dwelling units or a mixed-use structure containing three(3)or more dwelling units having In accordance with Massachusetts General a majority of floor area devoted to non-residential use." Laws,Chapter 40A,Section 5,the Planning Board held a public hearing on March 3, 1998 for the following Or act on anything relative thereto. (Planning Board) proposed articles:25,26,27,28,29,30,31,and 33. Two people were at that meeting, but neither person com- Report of_the planning Board mended. The Planning Board doted to approve said articles, and recommended that they be approved at In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, the Annual Town Meeting. Chapter 40A, Section 5, the Planning Board held a public hearing on March 3, 1998 for the following proposed MOTION: A motion was made that this article be articles:25,26,27,28,29,30,31,and 33. Two people were accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant and that the at that meeting, but neither person commented. The Zoning By-law of the town be so amended. Planning Board voted to approve said articles,and recom- mended that they be approved at the Annual Town Meet- ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ing. ARTICLE 32.AMEND ZONING BYLAW—CREATE MOTION: A motion was made that this article be OVERLAY DISTRICT accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant and that the Zoning By-law of the town be so amended. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw to create an additional residential district for the ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. public purpose of providing affordable housing as follows: ARTICLE 31.AMEND ZONING BYLAW SEC. 164- Under Section 164-5, District Enumerated,by adding 31 A "APPLICABILITY" under the Residential Districts a new District to be know as To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning the "Residence District RAH"; and Bylaw Section 164-31, A Applicability, first paragraph By further amending said Bylaw under Section 164-6, which reads: Location of District, Zoning Map, Paragraph B. Overlay "A.Applicability. Apartments may be developed only Districts, by adding a new subparagraph as follows: in districts as provided in§ 164-13. A special permit " (4) Residential Affordable Housing District (RAH) for apartments, other than townhouses authorized in compliance with this chapter,shall be granted only in a The Residential Affordable Housing District is accordance with Subsections B through D of this hereby established as an overlay district. The section and only upon these findings being made by District shall be located as shown on a map on the Board of Appeals." file with the Town clerk dated April 1, 1998';and by deleting the phrase: By further amending said Bylaw by adding a new .other than townhouses authorized in compliance Section 164-19.2 to read as follows: with this chapter." "Section 164-19.2 Residential Affordable Housing So as modified said first paragraph of Section A shall (RAH): read as follows: The purpose of the RAH District is to provide afford- "A. Applicability. Apartments maybe developed only able housing for the inhabitants of the Town of Orleans. It in districts as provided in Section 164-13. A special is an overlay district which preserves the underlying zoning permit for apartments shall be granted only in accor- of the area covered by the RAH District and is intended to dance with Subsections B through D of this section permit all uses currently permitted in the underlying zone and only upon these findings being made by the subject to the applicable area height and bulk regulations Board of Appeals." for that district. Or act on anything relative thereto. (Planning Board) No. 1 — Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted in the RAH District: 76 A Affordable detached single family residential ARTICLE 33. AMEND ZONING BYLAW SECTION dwellings subject to the special bulk regulations 164-33 SITE PLAN REVIEW. contained herein. For the purpose of this Sec- tion the term"affordable"shall mean dwellings To see if the Town will vote to amend the zoning bylaw sold or leased by a nonprofit corporation, a by deleting Section 164-33 in its entirety and substituting governmental agency,and/or a limited dividend therefor the following new Section 164-33. corporation which meets the requirements of Massachusetts General Laws chapter 40B, §164-33 Site Plan Review. provided the principal purpose of said entity is to provide housing to eligible tenants and/or buy- I. PURPOSE. The purpose of site plan review is to - ers. provide a forum to familiarize project applicants with appli- cable Town requirements and to ensure the design and B Any other use currently allowed in the underly- layout of certain developments permitted as a matter of ing district subject to the applicable lot,yard and right or by special permit will constitute suitable develop- bulk requirements. ment and will not be detrimental to the neighborhood or the environment. The Site Plan Review Committee is also Schedule of lot, yard and bulk Requirements for intended to provide an inexpensive forum to familiarize the Affordable Housing applicants with the requirements that pertain to a project. The following shall be the lot, yard and bulk require- 11. APPLICABILITY. ments for Affordable Housing in the RAH District./ A. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any Minimum Minimum Maximum construction, reconstruction, alteration or extension Lot Size Minimum Yd Dim. Building to single or two family residential dwellings and per- RAH (square Frontage (feet) Height mitted accessory structures thereto, nor to subdivi- District feet)1 (feet) Frt Side Rear (feet) sions or divisions of land. 17,000 2, 3 704 20 20 20 30 B. The provisions of this section shall apply to: 1 Unless specifically provided for in the RAH District, 1. Any project that requires a special permit. all applicable lot,yard, and bulk requirements provided for in this bylaw for the underlying Residential District shall 2. Any new construction and any addition or alter- apply ation to existing structures which expands the gross floor area 1000 square feet or more. 2 The maximum number of lots created in the RAH District shall not exceed twelve (12). 3. Any activity that will alter parking, if there is a total of twenty or more existing spaces or ten 3 Lot area maybe reduced to 10,000 square feet upon proposed spaces or alters egress therefor. issuance of a Special Permit for an Open Space Residen- tial Development under Section 164-40.1. Provided how- 4. Any activity that would affect drainage, utilities, ever, the total number of lots in any such Open Space lighting or sewage disposal requirements. Residential Development shall not exceed twelve (12). 5. Any change of use of an existing structure or 4 Lots may be created having a frontage of thirty(30) land,except for a change of use of a structure to feet of arc frontage on a dead-end turnaround." a single or two family dwelling or any use accessory thereto. Or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) C. Applicants with prospective projects thatwould other- wise be exempt from these provisions may apply for MOTION: A motion was made that this article be an Informal Site Plan Review to assist them in their accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant and that the planning. Zoning By-law of the town be so amended. III. PROCEDURES. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. A. APPLICATIONS. Applications for meeting with the Site Plan Review Committee are available at the 77 Planning and Building Departments. Appointments D. FORMAL REVIEW. with the Site Plan Review Committee can be sched- uled at the Planning Department. Unless a waiver is granted under Section III, Paragraph C, Subparagraph 3, Informal Re- B. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The Site Plan Review view, the Committee shall require an applicant Committee may,following a properly advertised pub- to proceed with the Formal Review for projects lic hearing, adopt and from time to time amend meeting the thresholds set forth in Section II, regulations for the administration of this section, Paragraph B, Subparagraphs 1 through 5. including establishing a schedule of fees sufficient to defray the costs of technical services and other ex- 2. Submission Requirements for Formal Review. penses of the Committee. Copies of the Committee's The applicant shall submit the following docu- regulations will be' available at the Town Clerk's ments at least five (5) business days prior to Office. meeting with the Site Plan Review Committee: C. INFORMAL REVIEW. Any applicant may request an a. completed application form informal review of a proposed project. The purpose b. site plan prepared by a professional engi- of informal review is to provide an applicant with neer or a licensed land surveyor which information early in the project planning process asto shall include one or more appropriately what approvals will be needed from local or state scaled maps or drawings of the property boards, committees or agencies. It is intended to clearly and accurately indicating such ele- save the applicant time and money by providing ments of the following information as are information in one location pertinent to the local pertinent to the development activity pro- permitting process. posed: 1. Submission Requirements for Informal Review. 1, boundaries of lot The applicant shall submit the following docu- 2. adjacent streets ments at least five business days prior to meet- 3. existing and proposed structures,fences, ing with the Site Plan Review Committee: and walls 4. existing and proposed topography at 2' a. completed application form contour intervals b. plot plan (copy of Assessor's Map is ac- 5. walkways, driveways, parking areas, ceptable) loading and service areas, parking space C4 sketch of proposed development showing dimensions, screening buildings, improvements, parking and 6. proposed landscaping showing the size, other features, which may be of assis- type and location of plantings tance to the Committee in understanding 7. on-site wells, water lines and all other the proposal. underground utilities 8. sewage disposal systems 2. Informal Review Meeting. The Site Plan Re- 9. dumpster view Committee shall give the applicant infor- 10. existing and proposed stormwater drain- mation and feedback on the feasibility and ap- age system plicable regulations for the proposed project at 11. wetlands/resource areas as defined by the Informal Review meeting. The feedback local conservation commission regula- shall include written comments prepared by tions each participating committee member. 12. architectural plans with elevations of buildings 3. Waiver of Formal Review. The Site Plan Re- 13. proposed erosion control measures view Committee may, after review and com- 14. drawings of proposed signs ment from each committee member, waive the 15. location and type of proposed outdoor Formal Review required by Section 166-33, lighting. III.D,if they find thatthe project's impacts do not require Formal Review or the informal plan C. The committee may waive certain site submitted meets the requirements for Formal plan requirements if the applicant pre- Review. sents sufficient evidence that the require- ments are not applicable or necessary for their application. 78 3. Prior to the scheduled meeting date the Plan- C. The placement of buildings,structures,fences, lighting ning Department shall distribute copies of the and fixtures on each site shall not interfere with traffic Site Plan to the members of the Site Plan circulation, pedestrian use, safety and appropriate Review Committee and to such other Town use of adjacent properties. agencies or departments as he/she deems nec- essary to properly review the project. D. Every reasonable effort shall be made to place build- ings,structures,fences,lighting and fixtures on each 4. Site Plans shall be reviewed by the appropriate site in such a manner to provide for visibility of the committee member(s)for consistency with zon- shoreline and water from public ways or adjacent ing and other applicable regulations and stan- developed properties. dards including the criteria set forth in Section IV. herein. E. Stormwater drainage shall be contained on the devel- opment site, away from wetland resources and de- 5. Within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving a signed to handle calculated flows from a 25-year Site Plan,the Site Plan Review Committee shall storm. See Section 164-34, C-7. render a decision to approve, approve with conditions or disapprove the Site Plan. The F. Existing trees of six inch caliper at chest level shall be Committee shall notify the applicant in writing of incorporated into landscape areas when their reten- any approval, conditional approval or disap- tion will not prevent the provision of the required proval,stating the reasons therefor. The Com- minimum number of parking spaces without the need mittee may disapprove a site plan if the appli- for other relief. See Section 164-34, C-4. cant falls to submit the required documents. G. New driveways shall oppose existing ones where 6. Any decision on a Site Plan under this section offsets of 100 feet cannot be attained. See Section may be appealed to the Zoning Board of Ap- 164-34, C-4. peals by any party having standing, including town officers and boards,as provided in Massa- H. No more than one curb cut at the majorstreetfrontage chusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, §8. shall be permitted unless the total number of parking spaces on the site does or will exceed 50 spaces and 7. Approval of a Site Plan shall expire one(1)year no other access is proposed.See Section 164-34, D- after the date of approval unless, in the case of 1. construction,a special permit or building permit has been applied forwithin said one year period I. Parking areas shall be screened from the street and and ultimately issues; or in the case of change adjacent property used or zoned for residential use, of use,the new use has commenced within said by a solid fence or wall no less than 4 feet in height and one year period,or, if required,a special permit no more than 6 feet in height.See Section 164-34,D- has been applied for within said one year period 1. and ultimately issues. The Site Plan Review Committee may grant such extensions of time J. Sight distance at site driveways shall be in accor- as it deems necessary to carry any site plan into dance with Section 164-34, 0-4. effect; the Committee shall notify the Building Inspector of any such extension of time and the V.SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE. The Site Plan date on which it shall expire. Review Committee shall consist of the following officials or their designees: IV. REVIEW CRITERIA. A. Building Commissioner A. Site development shall provide for access to each B. Community Development Director structure for fire service equipment and shall provide C. Health Agent for stormwater drainage on site without eic�Ion or D. Conservation Administrator ponding. E. Highway/Disposal Area Manager F. Water Superintendent B. A reasonable effort shall be made to conserve and G. Fire Chief protect natural features that are of some lasting H. Such other officials as may be determined by the Site benefit to the site, its environs and the community at Plan Review Committee to be necessary to review large. the proposed project, including but not limited to the Traffic Study Committee and the Old Kings Highway District Committee. 79 VI. APPROVED SITE PLAN/WHEN REQUIRED. but only in those areas of the District approved from time to time by the Water Commissioners A. No building permit, special permit, or occupancy and subject to all regulations imposed on such permit shall be issued for any activity or use within the use by the Water Commissioners." scope of §164-33 II.B. herein unless a Site Plan Review has been approved therefor or the deadline Or to take any other action relative thereto. (Water for action has expired. Commissioners) B. No activity within the scope of §164-33 II.B. herein MOTION: A motion was made that this article be shall be carried out without an approved Site Plan indefinitely postponed. therefor. Any work done in deviation from an ap- proved Site Plan shall be a violation of this Bylaw, ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. unless such deviation is approved in writing by the Building Commissioner as being of no significant ARTICLE 35. AMEND ZONING BYLAW SEC. 164- detriment to the achievement of the purposes set 17, SUBSECTION D. 1, ORLEANS WATERSHED DIS- forth in Section 164-33-1 herein. TRICT REGULATIONS (BY PETITION) Or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of To see if the Town will vote to amend the Orleans Selectmen) Zoning Bylaw Section 164-17 subsection D.1. District Regulations by adding the following use as an allowed use MOTION: A motion was made to accept and adopt within District 1 Watershed Area. as printed in the warrant and that the Zoning By-law of the town be so amended with the following change; under "Motorized bicycles,commonly known as'dirt hikes', Section V, Paragraph B., by striking out the phrase"Com- but only in those areas of the District approved from time to munity Development Director" and inserting in place time by the Water Commissioners and subject to all regu- thereof the phrase "Director of Planning and Community lations imposed on such use by the Water Commission- Development." ers". ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. Or to take any other action relative thereto. (By Petition) ARTICLE 34. AMEND ZONING BYLAW SEC. 164- 17, SUBSECTION D. 1, ORLEANS WATERSHED DIS- MOTION: A motion was made that this article be TRICT REGULATIONS indefinitely postponed. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Orleans ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. Zoning Bylaw Section 164-17 Subsection D. 1. Disti'ct Regulations by deleting Section 1 in its entirety, which ARTICLE 36. AUTHORIZE LEASING OF TOWN reads as follows: LAND FOR COMMUNICATION TOWERS 1. District 1 Allowed Uses: Only those directly or To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select- indirectly related to the protection or production of Town men acting in that capacity or as the Water Commissioners drinking water. All other uses are prohibited in District 1." to lease, on such terms as they deem appropriate,Town- owned land under their jurisdiction and control forthe siting And inserting in place thereof a new Subsection D. 1 and operation of cellular towers,or to take any other action to read as follows: relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) 1. District 1 Allowed Uses MOTION: A motion was made that this article be a Except as set forth in subsection b only those accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. uses directly or indirectly related to the protec- tion or production of town drinking water are AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: An amend- permitted in District 1. ment was made to the motion to indefinitely postpone. b The following activities are permitted in District ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously to 1:walking,jogging,cross-country skiing,moun- indefinitely postpone. tain biking, hunting, fishing, swimming, and horseback riding on a non-commercial basis, 80 ARTICLE 37. AMEND ZONING BYLAW SEC. good faith effort to locate the structure on town-owned 164(l 1)(a) & (b) & 164-39(D)TOWER BYLAW land." To see if the Town will vote to amend the Orleans Or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Zoning Bylaw, Section 164-39(11) subparagraph (a) and Selectmen) (b) by deleting the following: MOTION:That this article be indefinitely postponed. "(11) Siting Standards ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously to (a) Communication structures and appurtenances indefinitely postpone. shall, if feasible, be located on pre-existing structures, provided such installation shall pre- ARTICLE 38.AMEND CHARTER CH.3 BOARD OR serve the character of the structure and painted SELECTMEN SEC. 3-5-3 INTERMUNICIPAL AGREE- or designed in such a way that its visibility is MENTS minimized to the maximum extent feasible. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following (b) If there are no feasible pre-existing structures, proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule then communication monopoles or towers, Charter: buildings and appurtenances shall, if feasible, be located on public land." Under Chapter 3 Board of Selectmen: Section 3-5-3 by deleting the following: And insert in place there of a new 164-39(11)(a)and (b) as follows: "3-5-3 Any contract or formal agreement establishing such cooperation shall require the approval of the "(11) Siting Standards town meeting." (a) Communication structures and appurtenances and inserting in place thereof a new Section 3-5-3 to shall, if feasible, be located on pre-existing read as follows: structures, provided such installation shall pre- serve the character of the structure and be "3-5-3 Any contract or formal agreement establishing painted or designed in such a way that its such cooperation,which requires an appropriation visibility is minimized to the maximum extent of funds by Orleans and/or entails a commitment feasible. by the Town of two or more years,shall require the approval of the town meeting." (b) If there are no feasible pre-existing structures, then communication structures, buildings and Or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of appurtenances shall be located on town-owned Selectmen) land. If the applicant proposes to locate the structure on privately owned land,the applicant MOTION: A motion was made that this article be mustdemonstrateto the Site Plan ReviewCorn- accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. The mittee and if a special permit is required, to the aforementioned proposed amendment shall take effect on Zoning Board of Appeals, that it is not feasible May 18, 1999. to locate the structure on town-owned land." ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. And by adding the following new sub-paragraph(8)to Section 164-39D (which requires information to be pro- ARTICLE 39.AMEND CHARTER CH 4 TOWN AD- vided by an applicant to the Site Plan Review Committee MINISTRATOR SEC. 4-6-2 ADMINISTRATIVE REOR- and, if a Special Permit is required,to the Zoning Board of GANIZATION Appeals): To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following "(8) Information demonstrating that it is not feasible proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule to locate communication structures, buildings and Charter: appurtenances on town-owned land. The Site Plan Review Committee,or the Zoning Board of Appeals if Under Chapter 4 the Town Administrator: Section 4- a special permit is required,may denythe Site Plan or 6-2 by deleting the following: the Special Permit if the applicant has not made a 81 "4-6-2 The creation of any new full-time, compensated Or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of position shall require approval by the affirmative Selectmen) vote of four members of the board of selectmen, and such action shall not be effective until the MOTION: A motion was made that this article be position has been funded by town meeting vote." accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant with the following change: and inserting in place thereof a new Section 4-6-2 to read as follows: Insert the phrase "under extraordinary circum- stances" after the authority in the second sentence of the "4-6-2 The creation of any new full-time, compensated proposed Section 4-3-2 (c) so that as amended said position shall require approval by the affirmative sentence shall read: vote of four members of the board of selectmen, and such action shall not be effective until the "The Town Administrator, with the approval of the position has been funded by town meeting vote Selectmen and the Finance Committee, shall have the provided, however, that the reclassification of an authority under extraordinary circumstances to transfer existing full-time compensated position by the funds within the budget as long as the total budget is not town administrator shall not be deemed the cre- increased." The aforementioned proposed amendment ation of a new full-time compensated position." shall take effect on May 18, 1999. Or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. Selectmen) ARTICLE 41.AMEND CHARTER CFI 3 BOARD OF MOTION: A motion was made that this article be SELECTMEN SEC. 3-9-3 & CFI 6 APPOINTED TOWN accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. The BOARDS SEC. 7 aforementioned proposed amendment shall take effect on May 18, 1999. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. Charter: ARTICLE 40. AMEND CHARTER CH 4 TOWN AD- Under Chapter 3 Board of Selectmen: Section 9 MINISTRATOR SEC. 4-3-2 FUNDING WITHIN BUDGET Powers of Appointment 3-9-2 (f) by deleting the following: To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following "(f) a recreation commission..." proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter: And re-lettering section 3-9-2 so it reads as follows: Under Chapter 4 the Town Administrator: Section 4- "3-9-2 The board shall also appoint the following 3-2(c) by deleting the following: boards, as provided in Chapter Six: (a) a board of asses- sors; (b)a planning board;(c)a conservation commission; "4-3-2(c) administer the budget and ensure that (d) a council on aging; (e)a historical commission; and (f) funds appropriated therefor are expended in accor- a cultural council." dance with general law, charter, and by-law." And under Chapter 6 Appointed Town Boards Sec- And inserting in place thereof a new Section 4-3-2(c) tion 7 Recreation Committee which by deleting the follow- as follows: ing: "4-3-2(c)Administer during the fiscal year the annual "Section 7 Recreation Commission operating budget and capital outlay appropriations as voted by the town to assure all such funds are 6-7-1 A recreation commission of five members shall be expended or committed in accordance with General appointed by the board of selectmen for three-year Laws, charter, bylaws, and the town meeting votes overlapping terms." relating thereto. The town administrator, with the approval of the selectmen and the finance commit- And renumber the remaining sections under Chapter tee, shall have the authority to transfer funds within 6; the budget as long as the total budget is not in- creased." And under Chapter 9 Planning and The Environment 82 Section 2 Official Town Plan 9-2-2 by deleting the Under Chapter 8 Financial Provisions and Proce- following reference to the recreation commission: dures, after Section 7 Action of Town Meeting by deleting the following: "9-2-2 In developing said plan(s),the planning board shall consult with, and seek evidence from, the board of "8-7-2 The requirements of clause 8-7-1 may be selectmen, the highway surveyor, the school committee, waived by a four-fifths majority of the town meeting." the conservation commission, the recreation commission, the council on aging, and the housing authority, and all And inserting in place thereof a new subsection 8-7- other appropriate multi-member bodies." 2 as follows: And inserting in place thereof a new section 9-2-2 "8-7-2 The requirements of clause 8-7-1 may be which reads as follows: waived by a three-fourths majority of the town meeting." "9-2-21n developing said plan(s),the planning board Or to take any other action relative thereto (By Peti- shall consult with, and seek evidence from, the board of tion) selectmen, the highway/disposal manager, the school committee, the conservation commission, the recreation MOTION: A motion was made to accept and adopt as director, the council on aging, and the housing authority, printed in the warrant. The aforementioned amendment and all other appropriate multi-member bodies." shall take effect on May 18, 1999. Or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of ACTION: Standing vote, Yes 175, No 60 - Article Selectmen) passes by a 2/3 vote. MOTION: A motion was made that this article be ARTICLE 43. AUTHORIZE SELECTMEN TO accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. The CHANGE SPEED LIMITS ON TOWN ROADS aforementioned proposed amendment shall take effect on May 18, 1999. To see if the Town will vote to petition the General Court to enact a proposed Special Act authorizing the ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. selectmen of the Town of Orleans to change the speed limits on town roads as follows: ARTICLE 42.AMEND CHARTER CH 8 FINANCIAL PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES SEC 8-5-3(b) CAPI- TOWN OF ORLEANS TAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AND SEC 8-7-2 ACTION PROPOSED SPECIAL ACT OF TOWN MEETING (re: Capital Improvement Plan) - SPEED LIMITS ON TOWN ROADS BY PETITION Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 18 of To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following Chapter 90 of the General Laws or any other general or proposed Orders of Amendmentto the Orleans Home Rule special law to the contrary, the board of selectmen of the Charter: Town of Orleans is hereby authorized to regulate and set speed limits on town roads in the Town of Orleans. Under Chapter 8 Financial Provisions and Proce- dures,after Section 5 Capital Improvement Plan,and after Or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of subsection 8-5-3 "Said plan.shall include" by deleting the Selectmen) following: MOTION: A motion was made that this article be "8-5-3(b)a list of all capital improvements proposed to accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant and the be undertaken during the next five fiscal years, together Board of Selectmen be authorized and directed to petition with supporting data:" the Great and General Court of the Commonwealth(State Legislature)for passage of special legislation,to the extent And inserting in place thereof a new subsection 8-5- required, in order to carry out the provisions of this vote. 3(b) as follows: ACTION: Standing vote, Yes 457, No 13 — Article "8-5-3(b)a list of all capital improvements proposed to passes by a 213 vote. be undertaken during the next five fiscal years following the proposed capital budget, together with supporting data;" 83 ARTICLE 44. MODIFY TRAFFIC STUDY ARTICLE 47. AMEND NAUSET REGIONAL COMMITTEE SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENT SEC.IV(E)-APPOR- TIONMENT OF OPERATING EXPENSES To see if the Town will vote to modify the action taken under Article 11 of the November 7, 1974 Special Town To see if the Town will vote to amend Section IV, Meeting and Article 53 of the May 7, 1990 Annual Town Paragraph E of the Nauset Regional School District Agree- Meeting which voted the present Traffic Study Committee, ment to read,"Operating expenses of each fiscal year shall to provide that said Committee shall consist of three (3) be apportioned to member towns on the basis of their members as follows: the Highway/Disposal Manager, Po- respective enrollments in the regional district schools, lice Chief and Fire Chief,orto take any other action relative publicly-funded charter schools and public...schools of thereto. (Board of Selectmen) choice,on October 1 of the preceding fiscal year",onto take any other action relative thereto. (Nauset Regional School MOTION: A motion was made that this article be Committee) accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. MOTION: A motion was made that this article be ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by majority. accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. ARTICLE 45. FUND ORLEANS COMMUNITY ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. PLAYGROUND ARTICLE 46, FUND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES - To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate NAUSET HIGH SCHOOL and/or transfer from available funds, a sum of money to renovate the community playground at the elementary To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate school,including providing access for persons with disabili- and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Seventy ties, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Orleans Two Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Nine and 001100 Elementary School Committee) ($72,679.00) Dollars to install or replace doors, seating, and athletic equipment at Nauset High School, or to take MOTION: A motion was made that this article be any other action relative thereto. (Nauset Regional School indefinitely postponed. Committee) ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. MOTION: A motion was made that this article be accepted and adopted and the sum of Twenty Six Thou- ARTICLE 46. ADOPT M.G.L. CH. 71, SEC 16B — sand Seven Hundred Thirty-Seven and 001100 ASSESSMENT FORMULA FOR NAUSET REGIONAL ($26,737.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for this SCHOOLS purpose. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 71,Section 168, which would reallocate the sum of the member towns' ARTICLE 49. AMEND NAUSET REGIONALS contributions to the Nauset Regional School District in SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENT SEC. IV (F)- accordance with the Regional Agreement rather than the ASSESSMENT TIMING Education Reform Formula, so-called,or to take any other action relative thereto. (Nauset Regional School Commit- To see if the Town will vote to amend Section IV, tee) Paragraph F of the Nauset Regional School District Agree- ment to read,"Each member town shall pay its proportion- ACTION: A motion was made that this article be ate share of the capital and operating expenses to the accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. regional school district in each fiscal year in four equal installments on or about the first days of September, MOTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. December, March and June, such schedule to be set by mutual agreement of the Boards of Selectmen of the member towns, and the School Committee. If mutual agreement cannot be reached,the payments shall be due on the first days of those months,or to take any other action relative thereto. (Nauset Regional School Committee) MOTION: A motion was made that this article be accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. 84 ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. MOTION: A motion was made that this article be - ARTICLE 50. FUND GOLF COURSE STUDY indefinitely postponed. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Fifty Thou- ARTICLE 53. FUND CONSERVATION FUND sand and 001100 ($50,000.00) Dollars to investigate the cost of acquiring land in Brewster for the purpose of To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate constructing a municipal recreational complex with golf and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Ten Thou- course. The Golf Course Study Committee has deter- sand and 00/100 ($10,000.00) Dollars to'be added to the mined that there is not sufficient available land(other than Conservation Fund, or to take any other action relative the watershed) in Orleans. The requested funds are to be thereto. (Conservation Commission) spent on assessing the current market value of the proper- ties in question and to develop the legal basis by which the MOTION: A motion was made that this article be properties could be acquired. Said funds to be expended accepted and adopted and that the sum of Ten Thousand under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, or to take and 00/100 ($10,000.00) Dollars be raised and appropri- any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) ated for this purpose as adopted in the warrant. MOTION: A motion was made that this article be ACTION: Voted,voice vote carries by unanimously. accepted and adopted and the sum of Fifty Thousand and 001100 ($50,000.00) Dollars be raised for this purpose, ARTICLE 54. FREEMAN LANE ROAD LAYOUT said funds to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. To see if the Town will vote to accept the doings and report of the Selectmen to be filed with the Town Clerk on ACTION: Standing vote 136 Yes, 314 No - Motion or before May 4, 1998 relative to the layout of Freeman fails. Lane as a town road, and instruct the Selectmen to accept as a gift, purchase or take by eminent domain on behalf of ARTICLE 51. FUND SEA CALL FARM RENOVA- the Town of Orleans the land and/or an interest in the land TIONS within the sidelines of said layout for this purpose and to further authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire an To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate easement for drainage purposes over,under and upon the and/or transfer from available funds a sum of money to adjoining private way and in consideration thereof to rehabilitate the dwelling at Sea Call Farm on Tonset Road perform paving work over a portion of said adjoining private for suitable public use, or to take any other action relative way all in accordance with a certain Easement Plan on file thereto. (Conservation Commission) in the office of the Town Cleric. Said drainage easement shall contain such additional terms and conditions as the MOTION: A motion was made that this article be Board of Selectmen deem appropriate,or to take any other accepted and adopted and the sum of One Hundred Forty action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) Thousand and 00/100($140,000.00)Dollars be raised and appropriated for said purpose,said funds to be spent under MOTION: A motion was made that this article be the direction of the Board of Selectmen and with the accepted and adopted and that the Town accept the doings Conservation Commission to continue all management and report of the Board of Selectmen filed with the Town and control of the Sea Call Farm property. Clerk on May 4, 1998 relative to laying out and making public the private way known as Freeman Lane as a town ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries by majority. road and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept as a gift,purchase or take by eminent domain on behalf of the ARTICLE 52.SEA CALL FARM LEASE AUTHORI- Town of Orleans the land or an interest in the land within the ZATION sidelines of said layout for this purpose. To see if the Town will authorize the Conservation ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously Commission to enter into a lease not to exceed ten (10) years for the purpose of assisting the Conservation Com- mission in maintenance and operation of the Sea Call Farm property. Such lease is to include such additional terms,as the Conservation Commission deems appropriate, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Conservation Com- mission) 85 ARTICLE 55. AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE OF MOTION: A motion was made that this article be FUNDS FROM MUNICIPAL SELF INSURANCE FUND accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. To see if the Town will vote to petition the General ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. Court for special legislation that,notwithstanding the provi- sions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40,Section ARTICLE 58. FUND ORLEANS AFTER SCHOOL 13,the Town Administrator,with the approval of the Board ACTIVITIES PROGRAM INSURANCE_ BY PETITION of Selectmen, may expend funds form the self-insurance fund during the fiscal year to pay claims up to Fifty Thou- To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate sand and 001100($ 50,000.00) Dollars,without an appro- and/or transfer from available funds the sum of One Thou- priation by town meeting,orto take anyother action relative sand Five Hundred and 00/100($1,500.00)Dollars to help thereto. (Board of Selectmen) defray insurance expenses of the Orleans After School Activities Program, Inc.,or to take any other action relative MOTION. A motion was made that this article be thereto. (By Petition) accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized to take all action neces- ACTION. A motion was made that this article be sary to carry out the provisions of this article. accepted and adopted and the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($1,500.00) Dollars be raised and ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. appropriated for this purpose. ARTICLE 56. AMEND GENERAL BYLAW— MOTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS ARTICLE 59. FUND ORLEANS AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES - To see if the Town will vote to amend the Orleans BY PETITION General Bylaw by adding the following as new provision: Chapter 70 Building Code Board of Appeals — Alternate To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate Member: and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty and 00/100 ($750.00) Dollars to help Section 70-1 The board of selectmen may appoint an purchase educational supplies for the OrleansAfter School alternate member to the Building Code Board of Appeals to Activities Program, Inc.,or to take any other action relative serve for five years. The alternate shall have had at least thereto. (By Petition) five years experience in the construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of building and building codes. The MOTION: A motion was made that this article be alternate shall act as a substitute during the absence of a accepted and adopted and the sum of Seven Hundred Fifty member,the inability of a member to act, or in the event of and 00/100 ($750.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated a vacancy on the Board until such vacancy is filled. for this purpose. Or to take any other action relative thereto. (Building ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. Cade Board of Appeals) ARTICLE 60. FUND NAUSET TOGETHER WE MOTION: A motion was made that this article be CAN PREVENTION COUNCIL, INC. (JUICE BAR) - BY accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. PETITION ACTION: Voice vote carried by majority. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate and/or transfer from available funds the sum of Five Thou- ARTICLE 57. DISPOSE OF BICENTENNIAL sand and 001100 ($5,000. 00) Dollars to finance opera- SOUVENIRS tional costs relative to the operation of the juice bar for Orleans'students from the Nauset Regional School District To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Select- and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a men and/or the Town Administrator to dispose of surplus contract and expend such funds for this purpose,orto take Bicentennial souvenirs by turning them overto the Orleans any other action relative thereto. (By Petition) Historical Society or other organization deemed qualified by the Board of Selectmen, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) 86 ACTION: A motion was made that this article be ARTICLE 62. OPEN SPACE LAND BANK ACQUI- accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant and that the SITION — BY PETITION sum of Five Thousand and 001100 ($5,000.00) Dollars be raised and appropriated for this purpose. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate by borrow- ing the sum of Five Million and 001100 ($5,000,000.00) ARTICLE 61. RESOLUTION EQUAL OPPORTU- Dollars for the purpose of acquiring land within the Town of NITY FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT- BY PETITION Orleans for preservation, open space, conservation and passive and active recreation purposes. Any such appro- To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following priation shall be contingent upon the enactment of land resolution: bank legislation or a special act of the legislature authoriz- ing the issuance of a bond for this purpose and a favorable Whereas, according to official school district reports Proposition 2 112 debt exclusion override vote, or to take for 1996-97 filed with the Massachusetts Department of any other action relative thereto. (By Petition) Education (Ed Reform System Staff Report October 1, 1997), the Nauset Regional School District employs 132 MOTION: A motion was made that this article be teachers of whom only one is a teacher of color; referred to the Open Space Committee for further review and revision consistent with any Land Bank legislation that Whereas, according to official school district reports is enacted, and that the Open Space Committee present for 1996-97 filed with the Massachusetts Department of the article as revised for action by the Town Meeting at that Education (Ed Reform System Staff Report October 1, time. 1997),the Town of Orleans employs twenty-five teachers, of whom none are teachers of color; ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. Whereas, the Equal Opportunity and discrimination ARTICLE 63.ADOPT PROVISIONS OF M.G.L. CH policy of the Nauset Regional School District, adopted on 41, SEC 108F QUINN BILL- BY PETITION March 20, 1996, states: "The school districts will continue to develop a system of positive steps to recruit, retain, and To see if the Town will vote to adopt the provisions of promote a qualified staff that reflects the cultural diversity Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 41, Section 108L, in the community, and in the society at large." otherwise known as the Quinn Bill to provide career incen- tive for all full time Police Officers of the Orleans Police Whereas, it is important that children experience Department,orto take any other action relative thereto. (By racial and ethnic diversity in their public school teachers,so Petition) they may learn to live effectively in a multi-cultural, demo- cratic society; MOTION: A motion was made that this article be accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. Therefore, the Citizens of Orleans request that the Superintendent of the Nauset Regional School district,the ACTION: Voted, Standing votes 246—75 - Motion Nauset Regional School Committee, the Orleans School Failed. Committee, and the Principals of Nauset High School, Nauset Middle School, and the Orleans Elementary ARTICLE 64. FREE CASH TO REDUCE TAXES School,be proactive and assertive in their recruitment and hiring of qualified teachers of color. To see if the Town will vote to transferfrom Free Cash in the Town's Treasury a sum of money to be used for the Or to take any other action relative thereto. (By reduction of taxes, or to take any other action relative Petition) thereto. (Board of Selectmen) MOTION: A motion was made that this article be MOTION: A motion was made that this article be accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant, accepted and adopted and that the sum of Eight Hundred Thousand and 001100 ($800,000.00) be transferred from ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously, available funds for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 87 ARTICLE 65. AMEND CHARTER CH. 2 TOWN MOTION: Beverly Singleton, Board of Selectmen MEETING SEC. 2-1-3 TOWN MEETING QUORUM Chairman moved that the Town vote to dispense with the reading of the Warrant except the Preamble, conclusion To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following and Attestation thereof. proposed Order of Amendment to the Orleans Home Rule Charter: ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. Under Chapter 2 Town Meeting: Section 2-1-3 by MOTION: Richard Philbrick, Selectman, moved that deleting the following: all Town Officials or department managers or their duly designated representative, required to attend Town Meet- "2-1-3 The quorum necessary forthe conduct of town ing pursuant to Section 2-7-3 of the charter,all of whom are meeting business shall be five percent of the current not residents of the Town of Orleans, be permitted to registered voters of the town." address the Town Meeting on matters affecting their office or department. And inserting in place thereof a new Section 2-1-3 to read as follows: ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. "2-1-3 The quorum necessary for the conduct of town MOTION:Richard Philbrick,Selectman,moved,pur- meeting business shall be two (2%) percent of the current suant to the provisions of General Laws Chapter 39, registered voters of the town." Section 15 that the Town Moderator may conduct all votes requiring a two-thirds majority by statute in the same Or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of manner in which the Moderator conducts the vote when a Selectmen) majority vote is required. This vote shall be in effect for the entire May 12, 1998 Special Town Meeting. MOTION: A motion was made that this article be accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. The ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. aforementioned proposed amendment shall take effect on May 18, 1999. ARTICLE 1. RAY BILLS OF PRIOR YEARS ACTION: Voted, voice vote fails by majority. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds a sum of money to pay bills of prior years under the ARTICLE 66. CLOSING ARTICLE provisions of Chapter 179,Acts of 1941,as amended,or to take any other action relative thereto.(Board of Selectmen) And to act on any other business that may legally come before the meeting. (Board of Selectmen) MOTION: A motion was made that this article be accepted and adopted and the sum Twenty Nine Thousand MOTION: A motion was made that this meeting be Eight Hundred Sixty Six and 871100 ($29,806.87) Dollars adjourned. be transferred from available funds to pay the following unpaid bills: ACTION: Voice vote carries unanimously. SEMASS PARTNERSHIP $29,713.47 A true copy attest. Anne R. Lennon Bell Atlantic Mobile $20.46 Town Clerk Community Newspaper $6.99 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING WITHIN THE ANNUAL T TI Andersen Plumbing 125.95 HELD 1 , 1 TOTAL $29,sss.�7 ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. THE MEETING WAS OPENED AT 7:05 P.M. BY ARTICLE 2. TRANSFER - ORLEANS ELIEMEN- MODERATOR DUANE LANDRETH WHEN TOWN TARP SCHO®L CLERK ANNE R. LENNON DECLARED THAT A OUO- RUM WAS PRESENT AND CLOSED AT 8:10 P.M. THE ANNUAL MEETING WAS RECONVENED AT 8:11 P.M. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and/or WITH ARTICLE 43 transfer from available funds the sum of Sixteen Thousand 88 and 00/100 ($16,000.00) Dollars awarded to the Town by the Department of Environmental Management Division of the Massachusetts Department of Education under the Forest and Parks to set forth the terms and conditions FY98 Foundation Reserve Program for the purpose of under which the Town of Orleans can better utilize Excess building maintenance, or to take any other action relative Federal Property in the Control of Woodland and Commu- thereto. (Orleans School Committee) pity Fire Protection. MOTION: That this article be accepted and adopted ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously, and the sum of Sixteen Thousand and 00/100($16,000.00) Dollars be transferred from available funds awarded to the ARTICLE S. AUTHORIZE NAUSET BEACH MAN- Town by the Massachusetts Department of Education AGEMENT INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT under the FY98 Foundation Reserve Program for the purpose of building maintenance. To see if the Town will vote pursuant to Chapter 3, Section 3-5-3 of the Orleans Home Rule Charter to autho- ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. rize the Board of Selectmen, acting as the Park Commis- sioners,to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with the ARTICLE 3. AUTHORIZE MOBILITY ASSIS- Town of Chatham. The Agreement sets forth the terms and TANCIE PROGRAM GRANT COA VAN - conditions for the joint management of Nauset Beach INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT (South of the Nauset Beach parking Lot)forthe period April 16, 1998 through May 1,2001. A copy of said Agreement To see if the Town will vote pursuant to Chapter 3, is on file with the Town Clerk, or to take any other action Section 3-5-3 of the Orleans Home Rule Charter to autho- relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) rize the Board of Selectmen to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement to accept a grant from the Massachusetts MOTION: A motion was made that this article be Executive Office of Transportation and Construction for an accepted and adopted and the Board of Selectmen be 8-11 passenger van to be used in cooperation with the authorized to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority. A copy of the the Town of Chatham which sets forth the terms and agreement is on file with the Town Clerk, or to take any conditions for the joint management of Nauset Beach other-action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) (South of the Nauset Beach Parking Lot)for the period April MOTION: A motion was made that this article be 16, 1998 through May 1, 2001. accepted and adopted and the Board of Selectmen be ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. authorized to enter into an Intermunicipal agreement to accept a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of ARTICLE 6. PLEASANT BAY RESOURCE MAN- Transportation and Construction for an 8 to 11 passenger AGEMENT PLAN van to be used in cooperation with the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority. To see it the Town will vote to support the adoption of the Pleasant Bay Resource Management Plan developed ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. under the guidance of the Steering Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee established in accordance ARTICLE 4. AUTHORIZE DEPT. ENVIRONMEN- with the Intermunicipal Agreement adopted by the May TAL MANAGEMENT INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT 1995 Annual Town Meeting, by authorizing the Board of Selectmen to negotiate a successor Intermunicipal agree- To see if the Town will vote pursuant to Chapter 3, ment among the towns of Orleans, Chatham, Harwich and Section 3-5-3 of the Orleans Home Rule Charter to autho- Brewster, to establish a Pleasant Bay Management Alli- rize the Board of Selectmen to enter into an Intermunicipal ance and Steering Committee to coordinate the implemen- Agreement with the Department of Environmental Man- tation of the Pleasant Bay Resource Management Flan agement Division of Forest and Parks. The agreement sets recommendations, or to take any other action relative forth terms and conditions under which the Town of Or- thereto. (Board of Selectmen) leans can better utilize Excess Federal Property in the Control of Wildland and Community Fire Protection. A copy MOTION: A motion was made that this article be of the Agreement is on file with the Town Clerk, or to take accepted and adopted and the Town recommendation be any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) in support of a Pleasant Bay Resource Management Plan and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to proceed with MOTION: A motion was made that this article be negotiations as referenced in the article, accepted and adopted and the Board of Selectmen be authorized to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. 89 ARTICLE 7. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH LI- ARTICLE, 9. TRANSFER — DISPOSAL AREA DE- CENSED ELECTRIC POWER MARKETER OR CAPE PARTMENT COD LIGHT COMPACT AGREEMENT To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available To see if the Town will vote pursuant to Chapter 3, funds the sum of Fifteen Thousand and 001100 Section 3-5-3 of the Orleans Home Rule Charter to autho- ($15,000.00) Dollars from the Employee Health/Medicare rize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a contract with a Salary Account and the sum of Twenty Thousand and 001 licensed electric power marketer or aggregator to provide 100 ($20,000.00) Dollars from the Insurance and Bonds electric power to consumers in Orleans. Such contract to Expense Account for a total transfer of Thirty Five Thou- offer rates which are on average lower per month over non- sand and 001100($35,000.00)Dollars to the Disposal Area aggregated alternatives;and in the alternative,to authorize Department Expense Account, or to take any other action the Board of Selectmen to enter into an agreement with relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) other Cape municipalities entitled "Inter-Governmental Agreement of the Cape Light Compact"for the purpose of MOTION: A motion was made that this article be providing power supply to Orleans residential, municipal accepted and adopted and that the sum of Fifteen Thou- and commercial consumers. Provided however, which- sand and 00/100($15,000.00) Dollars be transferred from ever contract is consummated, individual consumers the Employee Health/Medicare Salary Account and the would retain the option not to participate and to choose any sum of Twenty Thousand and 00/100($20,000.00)Dollars alternative they desire, and to the extent necessary the be transferred from the Insurance and Bonds Expense action taken under Article 41 of the May 1997 Annual Town Account for a total transfer of Thirty Five Thousand and 00/ Meeting be modified to carry outthe purposes of this article. 100($35,000.00)Dollars to the Disposal Area Department A copy of the Cape Light Compact Agreement is on file with Expense Account. the Office of the Town Clerk, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) ACTION. Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. MOTION: A motion was made that this article be ARTICLE 10. TRANSFER -- FUND LOCAL COM- accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. PREHENSIVE PLAN CONSULTANT ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Planning Department Salary Account the sum of Forty ARTICLE 8. FUND FY 98 GRANT ANTICIPATION Thousand and 00/100($40,000.00)Dollars forthe purpose NOTE INTEREST ORLEANS, BREWSTER, EASTHAM of funding the Local Comprehensive Plan consultants' GROUNDWATER PROTECTION DISTRICT contract. Said funds to be spent under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, or to take any other action relative To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available thereto. (Board of Selectmen) funds a sufficient sum of money, not to exceed Fifteen Thousand and 001100 ($15,000.00) Dollars, to pay Or- MOTION: A motion was made that this article be leans' share for fiscal 1998 of the interest due on grant accepted and adopted and the sum of Forty Thousand and anticipation notes issued by the Town of Orleans pursuant 00/100 ($40,000.00) Dollars be transferred from the Plan- to the Vote of the Town under Article 8 of the 1995 Annual ning Department Salary Accountfor the purpose of funding Town Meeting;provided,however;that no such funds shall the Local Comprehensive Plan consultants'contract. Said be expended hereunder unless an equal sum of money is funds to be spent under the direction of the Board of appropriated forthis purpose by the Towns of Brewster and Selectmen. Eastham, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. MOTION: A motion was made that this article be ARTICLE 11. FUND SKATEBOARD PARK accepted and adopted and the sum of Fifteen Thousand and 00/100($15,000.00)Dollars be transferred from avail- To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available able funds for this purpose. funds the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($1,500.00)Dollars to pay the Town's share of costs for the ACTION., Voted, voice vote, carries unanimously. provision of recreational services for Orleans residents at the Jean Finch Skate Park, located on land owned by the Nauset regional School District and located in the Town of Orleans. Said funds to be spent under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) 90 MOTION: A motion was made that this article be the Town of Orleans at 17-19 Wildflower Lane, including accepted and adopted and the sum of One Thousand Five Wildflower Lane, and all rights appurtenant thereto, more Hundred and 00/100 ($1,500.00) Dollars be transferred particularly described as follows: Parcel 30 as shown on from available funds to pay the Town's share of costs for the Town of Orleans Assessors Map 23 consisting approxi- provision of recreational services for Orleans residents at mately 1.90+/-acres,being the land described as"Second the Jean Finch Skate Park, located on land owned by the Parcel' in a Deed dated December 28, 1988 recorded in Nauset Regional School District and located in the Town of Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 6580, Page Orleans. Said funds to be spent under the direction of the 72; and further that the sum of Three Hundred Fifty Thou- Board of Selectmen. sand and 00/100 ($350,000.00) Dollars be appropriated for this purpose, including all expenses incidental and ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. related thereto, and that to raise such appropriation the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is ARTICLE 12. FUND SALT WATER INTRUSION authorized to borrow the sum of Three Hundred Fifty STUDY IMPLEMENTATION Thousand and 00/100 ($350,000.00), pursuant to Massa- chusetts General Laws Chapter 44 Section 7,or any other To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Water enabling authority,and to issue bonds or notes of the Town Surplus Account the sum of Sixty Five Thousand and 00/ therefore, and further that the sum of Fifty Six Thousand 100 ($65,000.00) Dollars to carry out the recommenda- Two Hundred Fifty and 001100 ($56,250.00) Dollars be tions as outlined in the Salt Water Intrusion Study done by transferred from available funds to pay the first year's Comprehensive Environmental, Inc. with Assistance from principal and interest on said borrowing. Provided how- Raymond Talkington, PhD,CPG and Additional Review by ever that no municipal use of the premises shall be com- James Emery, CPG, Emery and Garrett Groundwater menced until the Board of Selectmen conducts a public dated January 30, 1998,or to take any other action relative hearing to obtain citizen input regarding uses of the prop- thereto. (Board of Selectmen) erty so acquired. Written notice of such hearing shall be given to all abutters and published at least fourteen days MOTION: A motion was made that this article be prior to such public hearing in a newspaper with circulation accepted and adopted and that the sum of Sixty-Five in the Town of Orleans. Thousand and 001100($65,000.00) Dollars be transferred from the Water Surplus Account for this purpose. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. ARTICLE 14. AUTHORIZE AND FUND CONSER- VATION RESTRICTION (NAMEQUOIT BOG) ARTICLE 13. AUTHORIZE AND FUND LAND ACQUISITION (17-19 WILDFLOWER LANE) To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds a sufficient sum of money to purchase a conservation To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the restriction covering a parcel of land located at 160 Hoard of Selectmen to acquire by gift, by purchase, by Namequoit Road containing approximately 22.5 acres of eminent domain or otherwise, for conservation and/or land known as Namequoit Bog and shown as Parcel 34 on other general municipal purposes,the land and building(s) Town of Orleans Assessors Map 70. Said conservation situated thereon at 17-19 Wildflower Lane, including Wild- restriction is to be purchased from the Orleans Conserva- flower Lane,and all rights appurtenant thereto,in the Town tion Trust pending its acquisition of the parcel of land in of Orleans more particularly described as follows: Parcel question. Said conservation restriction shall provide for 30 as shown on Town of Orleans Assessors Map 23 public access to the parcel of land in question, manage- consisting of approximately 1.90+/- acres, being the land ment of the property by the Trustees of the Orleans Conser- described as"Second Parcel'in a Deed dated December vction Trust,and contain such additional terms and condi- 28, 1988 recorded in Barnstable County Registry of Deeds tions as the Board of Selectmen deem appropriate, or to in Book 6580, Page 72;and further transfer from available take any other action relative thereto.(Board of Selectmen) funds or borrow a sum of money for such acquisition, ncluding expenses incidental and related thereto, or to ;ake any other action relative thereto.(Board of Selectmen) MOTION: A motion was made that this article be accepted and adopted and the sum of One Hundred MOTION: A motion was made that this article be Thousand and 00/100 ($100,000.00) Dollars be trans- accepted and adopted and that the Board of Selectmen be ferred from available funds to purchase a conservation authorized to acquire by gift, by purchase, by eminent restriction covering a parcel of land located at 160 lomain or otherwise, for general municipal purposes, the Namequoit Road containing approximately 22.5 acres of and together with the buildings situated thereon located in land known as Namequoit Bog and shown as parcel 34 on 91 Town of Orleans Assessors Map 70. Said conservation and conditions as the Board of Selectmen deem appropri- restriction is to be purchased from the Orleans Conserva- ate. tion Trust pending its acquisition of the parcel of land in question. Said conservation restriction shall provide for ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. public access to the parcel of land in question, manage- ment of the property by the Trustees of the Orleans Conser- ARTICLE 16. AUTHORIZE SCENIC AND NATU- vation Trust,and contain such additional terms and condi- RAL DIVERSITY PROGRAM FUNDING tions as the Board of Selectmen deem appropriate. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available ACTION: voice vote carries unanimously. funds the sum of Twenty Thousand and 001100 ($20,000.00) Dollars for the purpose of obtaining various ARTICLE 15. AUTHORIZE AND FUND CONSER- professional, legal, appraisal and engineering services VATION RESTRICTION (GALLAGHER) necessary to make recommendations for the purchase of land for watershed protection and/or open space purposes. To see if the Town will vote transfer from available Said funds to be spent under the direction of the Board of funds the sum of Fifteen Thousand and 001100 Selectmen, or to take any other action relative thereto. ($15,000.00)Dollarsto purchase a conservation restriction (Board of Selectmen) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 184, sections 31-33, as amended, from the Leo F. Gallagher MOTION: A motion was made that this article be Trust,covering a parcel of land consisting of approximately accepted and adopted and that the sum of Twenty Thou- 2.378 acres.The proposed area of restriction is shown as sand and 001100($20,000.00) Dollars be transferred from the area noted as "Restricted" on a sketch plan of land available funds for this purpose. entitled, "Proposed Conservation Restriction, Lime Brick Farm, Portanimicut Road,Orleans, MA January 31, 1998," ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. being the northern portion of the parcel of 4.283 acres of land described in the Town of Orleans Assessors' records ARTICLE 17. CLOSING ARTICLE as 77 Portanimicut Road, Map 75 Parcel 88 consisting of approximately 4.283 acres. A copy of said sketch plan of And to act on any other business that may legally land is on file in the office of the Town Clerk. Said come before the meeting. (Board of Selectmen) conservation restriction will not provide for public access to the property, but will require preservation of the public MOTION: A motion was made that the Special Town scenic view across the pasture from Portanimicut Road Meeting be adjourned. and such additional terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen deem appropriate, or to take any other action ACTION: Voted, voice vote carries unanimously. relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) A true copy attest. Anne R. Lennon MOTION: A motion was made that this article be Town Clerk accepted and adopted and the sum of Fifteen Thousand SPECIAL TOWN MEETING and 001100($15,000.00) Dollars be transferred from avail- able funds to purchase a conservation restriction pursuant HELD ON NOVEMBER 169 199 to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 184,sections 31- 33,as amended,from the Leo F.Gallagher Trust,covering The Special Town Meeting was called to order at 6:40 a parcel of land consisting of approximately 2.378 acres. p.m. by Moderator, Duane Landreth when Town Clerk The proposed area of restriction is shown as the area noted Anne R.Lennon declared that quorum of voters(268)was as"Restricted"on a sketch plan of land entitled,"Proposed present. Actual number of voters attending the Special Conservation Restriction, Lime Brick Farm, Portanimicut Town Meeting was 577. The meeting was adjourned at Road,Orleans, MA January 31, 1998,"being the northern 8:30 p.m. portion of the parcel of 4.283 acres of land described in the Town of Orleans Assessors' records as 77 Portanimicut Tellers were: James Y. Snedecor, Augusta F. Road,Map 75 Parcel 88 consisting of approximately 4.283 McKusick and Thomas W. Finan. acres A copy of said sketch plan of land is on file in the office of the Town Clerk. Said conservation restriction will not MOTION: A motion was made to dispense with the provide for public access to the property, but will require reading of the Warrant except the Preamble, Conclusion preservation of the public scenic view across the pasture and Attestation thereof. from Portanimicut Road and contain such additional terms ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. 9 MOTION: A motion was made that all Town Officials Revisions. Such authorization shall include the right to or department managers or their duly designated repre- execute an amendment by adding the Town of Brewster to sentative, required to attend Town Meeting pursuant to the Alliance. Section 2-7-3 of the charter and Michael Gradone, Nauset Regional School Superintendent,Alice Boyd, Grant Writer ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. for Council on Aging expansion project, and Carol Ridley, Pleasant Bay Resource Management Plan Consultant, all ARTICLE 2. FUND PLEASANT BAY RESOURCE whom are not residents of the Town of Orleans,be permit- MANAGEMENT PLAN ted to address the Town Meeting on matters affecting their office or organization, or project for which they have per- To see if the Town will transfer from available funds a formed services for the Town. sufficient sum of money, not to exceed Ten Thousand and 001100 ($10,000.00) Dollars, to pay Orleans' share for ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. fiscal year 1999 of the proposed operating budget as submitted by the Pleasant Bay Resource Management PROCEDURAL MOTION:A procedural motion was Plan Steering Committee to be expended and applied made that pursuant to the provisions of General Laws toward approved expenditures related to the implementa- Chapter 39, Section 15, that the Town Moderator may tion of the Pleasant Bay Resource Management Plan. conduct all votes requiring a two-thirds majority by statute (Board of Selectmen) in the same manner in which the Moderator conducts the vote when a majority vote is required. This vote shall be in MOTION: A motion was made that this article be effect forthe entire November 1998 Special Town Meeting. accepted and adopted and the sum of Eight Thousand and 001100 ($8,000.00) Dollars be transferred from available ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. funds for this purpose. ARTICLE 1.ADOPT PLEASANT BAY RESOURCE ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. MANAGEMENT PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS AND AUTHORIZE INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT ARTICLE 3. PAY BILLS OF PRIOR YEARS To see It the Town will vote to adopt the Pleasant Bay To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available Resource Management Plan Recommendations, as out- funds a sum of money to pay bills of prior years under the lined in the April 1998 Plan and October 8, 1998 Final provisions of Chapter 179, Acts of 1941, as amended, or Revisions, developed under the guidance of the Steering take any other action relative thereto.(Board of Selectmen) Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee estab- lished in accordance with the Intermunicipal Agreement MOTION: A motion was made that this article be adopted by the May 1995 Annual Town Meeting; and vote accepted and adopted and the sum of Six Hundred Thir- pursuant to Chapter 3,Section 3-5-3 of the Orleans Home teen and 821100 ($613.82) Dollars be transferred from Rule Charter to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter available funds to pay the following unpaid bills: into an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Towns of Chatham and Harwich to establish a Pleasant Bay Man- USA Waste of Mass $ 395.32 agement Alliance and Steering Committee to coordinate Community Newspaper $ 29.50 the implementation of the Pleasant Bay Resource Man- Nauset Regional School District $ 189.00 agement Plan Recommendations. Such authorization Total $ 613.82 shall include the right to execute an amendment by adding the Town of Brewster to the Alliance. A copy of said Plan, ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. Final Revisions, and Agreement are on file with the office of the Town Clerk, or to take any other action relative ARTICLE 4. FUND ORLEANS POLICE OFFICERS thereto. (Board of Selectmen) FEDERATION CONTRACT MOTION: A motion was made that this article be To see if the Town will vote transfer from available accepted and adopted and the Board of Selectmen be funds a sum of money to be added to the FY99 Salaries authorized to enter into an Intermunicipal Agreement with Account in the Police Department budget, or to take any the Towns of Chatham and Harwich to establish the Pleas- other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) ant Bay Resource Management Alliance and Steering Committee to coordinate the implementation of the Pleas- MOTION: A motion was made that this article be ant Bay Resource Management Plan Recommendations, accepted and adopted and the sum of Twenty One Thou- as outlined in the April 1998 Plan and October 8, 1998 Final sand and 001100($21,000.00) Dollars be transferred from available funds for this purpose. 93 ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. for a portion of land located on West Road where it intersects Old West Road so-called, for the purpose of ARTICLE 5. FUND ORLEANS PERMANENT making intersection improvements, said conveyance and FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION LOCAL 2675 I.A.F.F. exchange to be made substantially in accordance with a CONTRACT sketch plan dated October 15, 1998 on file with the Town Clerk,orto take any other action relative thereto.(Board of To see it the 1'own will vote to transfer from available Selectmen) funds a sum of money to be added to the FY 99 Salaries Account in the Fire Department budget,orto take any other MOTION: A motion was made that this article be action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) accepted and adopted and the Board of Selectmen be authorized to convey a portion of Town owned land located MOTION: A motion was made that this article be on West Road adjacent to Salty Ridge Road shown as Lot indefinitely postponed. 1 on a sketch Plan prepared for the Town of Orleans dated October 15, 1998 (the "Sketch Plan") in exchange for a ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. portion of land located on West Road where it intersects Old West Road so-called,shown as Lot A-1 on said Sketch ARTICLE 6. FUND UNITED STEELWORKERS Plan; the land to be acquired by the Town to be used for LOCAL 15307 CONTRACT roadway purposes and further that the land to be so conveyed be transferred from the Board of Selectmen to To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the Board of Selectmen for the purposes of this convey- and/or transfer from available funds a sum of money to be ance and to further authorize the Board of Selectmen to added to the FY99 Salaries Accounts in the disposal, take all actions necessary to carry out this land exchange. highway, parks and water departments, covered by the contract between the Town and the United Steelworkers ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. Local 15307, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) ARTICLE 9.FUND ORLEANS COMMUNITY PLAY- GROUND MOTION: A motion was made that this article be accepted and adopted and the sum of Twenty Two Thou- To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available sand Five Hundred and 001100 ($22,500.00) Dollars be funds the sum of Eighty Eight Thousand and 001100 transferred from available funds for this purpose. ($88,000.00) Dollars to renovate the community play- ground at the elementary school,and to provide access for ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. persons with disabilities,or to take any other action relative thereto, (Orleans Elementary School Committee) ARTICLE 7.TRANSFER—POLICE DEPARTMENT MOTION: A motion was trade that this article be To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant and the funds the sum of Four Thousand Five Hundred and 001100 sum of Eighty Eight Thousand and 001100 ($88,000.00) ($4,500.00) Dollars to the Police Department Salary Ac- Dollars be transferred from the Employee Health and count,or to take any other action relative thereto.(Board of Medicare Group Health insurance Account for this pur- Selectmen) pose. MOTION: A motion was made that this article be ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant and the sum of Four Thousand Five Hundred and 001100 ARTICLE 10. ADOPT M.G.L. CH. 71, SEC 16B ($4,500,00) Dollars be transferred from available funds for ASSESSMENT FORMULA FOR NAUSET REGIONAL this purpose. SCHOOLS ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 71,Section 168, ARTICLE 8. SALTY RIDGE ROAD LAND EX- which would reallocate the sum of the member towns' CHANGE contributions to the Nauset Regional School District in accordance with the Regional Agreement rather than the To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Education Reform Formula,so-called,or to take any other Selectmen to convey a portion of Town owned land located action relative thereto. (Nauset Regional School Commit- on West Road adjacent to Salty Ridge Road in exchange tee) 94 MOTION: A motion was made that this article be Dollars be appropriated for the purpose of remodeling, accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the Orleans Senior Center and for constructing, originally ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. equipping and furnishing an addition to the existing build- ing, including all expenses incidental and related thereto, ARTICLE 11. ENDORSE SPECIAL LEGISLATION and that to raise such appropriation the Treasurer,with the NAUSET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT approval of the Board of Selectmen,is authorized to borrow the sum of One Million Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100 To see if the Town will vote to endorse special ($1,200,000.00) Dollars pursuant to Massachusetts Gen legislation enabling Nauset Regional School District towns eral Laws Chapter 44, Section 7 (3) & (3A), or any other to assess support for the Regional School District accord- enabling authority,and to issue bonds or notes of the Town ing to the terms of the Regional Agreement,rather than the therefor;and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept terms of the Education Reform Act of 1993;and to do so by any and all gifts and donations for this purpose which shall a single round of town meeting votes, rather than annual be used to offset the total appropriation authorized herein, votes to that effect, or to take any other action relative And further provided that so much of this appropriation thereto. (Nauset Regional School Committee) which exceeds One Million Four Hundred Sixteen Thou- sand and 001100 ($1,416,000.00) Dollars is contingent MOTION: A motion was made that this article be upon receipt of grants funds in a sufficient amount so that accepted and adopted as printed in the warrant. the total funds expended, exclusive of grant reimburse- ment shall not exceed One Million Four Hundred Sixteen ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. Thousand and 001100($1,416,000.00)Dollars.In no event shall the total costof the project exceed the total appropria- PROCEDURAL MOTION PRIOR TO ARTICLE#12: tion of One Million Seven Hundred Thousand and 00/100 A motion was made that the Town waive the requirements ($1,700,000.00) Dollars. of the Orleans Home Rule Charter, Chapter 8, Financial Provisions and Procedures,so that the Town Meeting may ACTION: Standing Vote:Yes=507; No=28;Article consider a total appropriation under Article 12 which ex- passes by a majority, ceeds One Million Four Hundred Sixteen Thousand and 00/100 ($1,416,000.00) Dollars, the sum set forth in the ARTICLE 1.3. AUTHORIZE AND FUND LAND AC- Capital Plan for FY'99, provided that said appropriation is QUISITION (80 PORTANIMICUT ROAD) expressly contingent upon the receipt of grant funding in a sufficient amount so that the total expenditure of funds for To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the the purpose set forth in the article, exclusive of grant Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, by purchase, by reimbursement funding, shall not exceed One Million Four eminent domain or otherwise, for preservation, open Hundred Sixteen Thousand and 001100 ($1,416,000.00) space, conservation and passive recreation the land and Dollars. building(s) situated thereon at 80 Portanimicut Road (the Premises) currently owned by Albert C. Christian and to ACTION: Standing Vote: Yes=479; No= 10;Article transfer from available funds or borrow the sum of Three passes by a majority. Hundred Forty Five Thousand and 001100 ($345,000.00) Dollars for such acquisition.The Premises is more particu- ARTICLE 12. FUND FY `99 SENIOR CENTER larly described in a deed recorded at the Barnstable County BUILDING PROJECT Registry of Deeds in Book 8959 Page 91 and is shown on Town of Orleans Assessors Map 75 as Parcel 80 contain- To see if the Town will vote to borrow a sufficient sum ing approximately 7.85 acres; provided however that no of money, not to exceed One Million Seven Hundred funds shall be borrowed, or expended hereunder unless Thousand and 00/100 ($1,700,000.00) Dollars, for the the Town shall have voted at an election to exempt the purpose of remodeling,reconstructing and making extraor- amounts required to pay for the bonds from the limitations dinary repairs to the Orleans Senior Center and for con- of Preposition 2 1/2 so-called if required;and to the extent structing,originally equipping and furnishing an addition to any Federal, State or other funds are or become available the existing building, including all expenses incidental and for the purposes outlined in this Article, to authorize the related thereto,or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen or other applicable Boards or commis- (Board of Selectmen) sions to apply for and accept such funds, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board of Selectmen) MOTION: A motion was made that this article be accepted and adopted and that the sum of One Million MOTION: A motion was made that this article be Seven Hundred Thousand and 00/100 ($1,700,000.00) accepted and adopted and the sum of Three Hundred Forty 95 Five Thousand and 001100 ($345,000.00) Dollars be ap- ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. propriated for the purpose of purchasing,for preservation, open space, conservation and passive recreation pur- ARTICLE 15. AUTHORIZE AND FUND LAND AC- poses, the land and building(s) situated thereon at 80 QUISITION (138 South Orleans Road) Portanimicut Road (the Premises) currently owned by Albert C. Christian. The Premises is more particularly To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of described in a deed recorded at the Barnstable County Selectmen to acquire by gift, by purchase, by eminent Registry of Deeds in Book 8959 Page 91 and is shown on domain or otherwise, for general municipal purposes, the Town of Orleans Assessors Map 75 as Parcel 80 contain- land and building(s) situated thereon in the Town of Or- ing approximately 7.85 acres;and that to raise such appro- leans at 138 South Orleans Road,the Baumgartner prop- priation the.Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of erty so-called, and all rights appurtenant thereto, more Selectmen, is authorized to borrow the sum of Three particularly described as follows: Parcel 14 as shown on Hundred Forty Five Thousand and 001100 ($345,000.00) Town of Orleans Assessors Map 48 consisting of approxi- Dollars pursuant to Section 7 of Chapter 293 of the Acts of mately 1.6+/- acres, being the land described in a Deed 1998 entitled;"AN ACT RELATIVE TO ESTABLISHMENT dated April 1,1994 recorded in Barnstable County Registry OF THE CAPE COD OPEN SPACE LAND ACQUISITION of Deeds in Book 9128, Page 136; and further to transfer PROGRAM", or any other enabling authority, and to issue from available funds or borrow a sum of money for such bonds or notes of the Town therefor. acquisition, including expenses incidental and related thereto, or to take any other action relative thereto. (Board ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. of Selectmen) ARTICLE 14. AUTHORIZE AND FIEND LAND AC- MOTION: A motion was made that this article be QUISITION (80 PORTANIMICUT ROAD) (By Petition) accepted and adopted and that the sum of One Hundred Forty Three Thousand Fifty and 00/100 ($143,050.00) To see if the Town will vote to authorize and direct the Dollars be appropriated forthe purpose of acquiring by gift, Board of Selectmen to take all actions necessary to acquire by purchase, by eminent domain or otherwise,for general by gift, by purchase, by eminent domain or otherwise for municipal purposes, the land and building(s) situated preservation,open space,conservation and passive recre- thereon in the Town of Orleans at 138 South Orleans Road, ation purposes the land and buildings situated thereon at the Baumgartner property so-called,and all rights appurte- 80 Portanimicut Road currently owned by Albert C. Chris- nant thereto,more particularly described as follows:Parcel tian (the Premises). The Premises is more particularly 14 as shows on Town of Orleans Assessors Map 48 described in a deed recorded at the Barnstable.County consisting of approximately 1.6+/- acres, being the land Registry of Deeds in Book 8959 Page 91 and is shown on described in a Deed dated April 1, 1994 recorded in Town of Orleans Assessors Map 75 as Parcel 80 contain- Barnstable County Registry of Deeds in Book 9128, page ing approximately 7.85 acres.Said authorization and direc- 136; and that to raise such appropriation the Treasurer, tion shall include without limitation the execution of a with the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow the Purchase and Sale Agreement(Agreement) by the Board sum of One Hundred Thirty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred of Selectmen within (15) fifteen days of the town meeting and 00/100 ($139,900.00) Dollars pursuant to Massachu- vote which Agreement shall contain a purchase price of setts General Laws,Chapter44,Section 7(3),or any other Three Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 ($350,000.00) enabling authority,and to issue bonds or notes of the Town Dollars be transferred from available funds or borrowed for therefor and that the sum of Three Thousand One Hundred such acquisition including all expenses incidental and and Fifty and 001100 ($3,150.00) Dollars be transferred related thereto,or to take any other action relative thereto. from available funds to pay interest on said borrowing. (By Petition) ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. MOTION: A motion was made that this article be indefinitely postponed. MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF LAND BANK OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. MOTION: A motion was made that the Board of PROCEDURAL MOTION.A procedural motion was Selectmen be designated the Town Committee under the made that the Town waive the requirements of the Orleans provisions of Section 1 of Chapter 293 of the Acts of 1998, Home Rule Charter Chapter 8 Financial Provisions and "AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE Procedures, so that the Town Meeting may consider the CAPE COD OPEN SPACE LAND ACQUISITION PRO- appropriation sought under Article 15. GRAM", (the"Cape Cod Land Bank Act"), to serve in that capacity until February 1, 1999. 96 RECOMMENDATION OF TOWN OPEN SPACE LAND K ELECTION COMMITTEE TO THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 998 `--_ MOTION:A motion was made that the Town Commit- tee recommend to the Town Meeting that the property The Land Bank Election was held on Tuesday,Janu- situated at 80 Portanimicut Road consisting of approxi- ary 27, 1998 at the American Legion Hall. The polls were mately 7.85 acres and shown on Town of Orleans opened by Warden Teresa McCormick at 7:00 a.m. and Assessor's Map 75 as Parcel 80,the Christian property so- closed at 8:00 p.m. A total.of 2,744 voters of the Town of called, be purchased by the Town for preservation, open Orleans voted at this election. This was a 52% turnout. space, conservation and passive recreational purposes, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 293 of the Acts of The workers for the day were sworn in by Town Clerk 1998,"AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF Anne R. Lennon. Election workers were: Warden Teresa THE CAPE COD OPEN SPACE LAND ACQUISITION McCormick (R); Assistant Warden Robert Pearl (R); and PROGRAM", (the "Cape Cod Land Bank Act"), and that Deputy Clerk Beatrice Viau(D). Tellers were: Rita Grindle said purchase be made with funds borrowed in anticipation (D), Winifred Little (U), Joan Reed (R), Esther Beilby (D), of revenues to be received pursuant to Section 6 of the Virginia Wiley (U), Joan Spieker (U), Winifred Feightner Cape Cod Land Bank Act. (U), Rosemary Suits (R), Francis Bonner (D), Paul Edwards(R),and Gloria Edwards. Officers ofthe daywere: At the onset of the Special Town Meeting Anne R. George Cahoon,Jr.Constable,Kevin Wells,Police Officer, Lennon,Town Clerk duly swore in the following committee and James Rosato, Police Officer. members: Richard Philbrick, Ronald Adams, Beverly Singleton, Francis Suits, James DeWitt. QUESTION 1: ARTICLE 16. CLOSING ARTICLE "Shall `an act establishing the Cape Cod Land Bank', which establishes a Cape Cod Land Bank to And to act on any other business that may legally protect public drinking water supplies, acquire open come before the meeting (Board of Selectmen). space and conservation land, provide bicycling and walking trails, and enhance opportunities for recre- MOTION: A motion was made at 8:30 p.m. that this ation and to be funded by a one percent(1%)fee on all meeting be adjourned. land transfers at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds, but exempting the first $100,000 of purchase ACTION: Voted, voice vote carried unanimously. price, be accepted?" A true copy attest. Yes One thousand five hundred and eight 1,508 Anne R. Lennon No One thousand two hundred thirty-six 1,236 Town Clerk Blanks None 0 A true copy attest. Anne R. Lennon Town Clerk 97 STATE PRIMARY SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15 1998 Henri S. Hauschenbach Six hundred thirty-eight 638 3 9 Blanks One hundred fifty-five 155 The State Primary was held at the American Legion REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Hall. The polls opened at 7:00 a.m.and closed at 8:00 P.M. Shirley A. Gomes Six hundred fifty-six 656 bythe Town Clerk,Anne R.Lennon. Atotal of 1,463 voters Blanks One hundred thirty-seven 137 turned out, which is about 28%of the registered voters in Orleans. DISTRICT ATTORNEY Pale workers for the day were: Teresa McCormick Philip A. Rollins Six hundred fifty-four 654 (Warden); Joan Reed (Deputy Warden); Mary Walker Blanks One hundred thirty-nine 139 (Deputy Warden); Bea Viau (Deputy Warden). Tellers SHERIFF were: Esther Beilby; Frances Bonner; Gloria Edwards; James M. Cummings Six hundred seventeen 617 Paul Edwards; Winifred Feightner; Jean Herbert; Gloria Blanks One hundred seventy-six 176 Mellin; Joan Spieker; Rosemarie Suits; Olive Westa; Vir- ginia Wiley. COUNTY COMMISSIONER TOTAL NUMBER OF REPUBLICANS No Candidates 793 TOTAL NUMBER OF DEMOCRATS GOVERNOR 670 Argeo Paul Cellucci Five hundred and one 501 Joseph D. Malone Two hundred eighty-five 285 GOVERNOR Blanks Seven 7 Brian J. Donnelly Fifty-seven 57 Scott Harshbarger Four hundred fifty 450 Patricia McGovern One hundred fifty-two 152 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Blanks Eleven 11 Janet E. Jeghelian Three hundred fifty-seven 357 Jane Maria Swift Three hundred eighty-four 384 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Blanks Fifty-two 52 Dorothy A. Kelly Gay Three hundred five 305 ATTORNEY GENERAL Warren E. Tolman Two hundred fifty-one 251 Brad Bailey Six hundred thirty-eight 638 Blanks One hundred fourteen 114 Blanks One hundred fifty-five 155 ATTORNEY GENERAL SECRETARY OF STATE Lois G. Pines Three hundred seventy-two 372 Dale C. Jenkins, Jr. Six hundred twenty 620 Thomas F. Reilly Two hundred sixty-nine 269 Blanks One hundred seventy-three 173 Blanks Twenty-nine 29 TREASURER SECRETARY OF STATE Robert A. Maginn Six hundred twenty 620 William Francis Galvin Five hundred five 505 Blanks One hundred seventy-three 173 Blanks One hundred sixty-five 165 AUDITOR TREASURER Michael T. Duffy Six hundred thirteen 613 Shannon P. O'Brien Five hundred five 505 Blanks One hundred eighty 180 Blanks One hundred sixty-five 165 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS AUDITOR Eric V. Bleicken Six hundred one 601 A' Joseph DeNucci Four hundred eighty-seven 487 Blanks One hundred ninety-two 192 Blanks One hundred eighty-three 183 COUNCILOR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS No Candidates William D. Delahunt Five hundred eighty-one 581 Blanks Eighty-nine 89 98 COUNCILOR David F. Constantine Three hundred five 305 J. Mark Treadup One hundred forty-seven 147 Blanks Two hundred eighteen 218 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT Edward D. Lamperti Four hundred seventy-four 474 Blanks One hundred ninety-six 196 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Robert Lawless Four hundred seventeen 417 Leonard C. Stewart Two hundred twenty-nine 229 Blanks Twenty-four 24 DISTRICT ATTORNEY Kevin D. Callahan Four hundred ninety-four 494 Blanks One hundred seventy-six 176 SHERIFF Thomas S. Cahir Two hundred twelve 212 John Klimm Four hundred four 404 Blanks Fifty-four 54 COUNTY COMMISSIONER Robert A. O'Leary Five hundred seven 507 Blanks One hundred sixty-three 163 A true copy attest. Anne R. Lennon Town Clerk STATE ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1 999 The State Election was held at the American Legion Hall.The polls opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m. by the Town Clerk,Anne R. Lennon.A total of 3,607 voters turned out,which is about 67%of the registered voters in Orleans. Pole workers for the day were: Teresa McCormick (Warden); Joan Reed (Deputy Warden); Mary Walker (Deputy Warden);Bea Viau(Deputy Warden);John Fitzpatrick(Constable);Mary Stevens(Constable).Tellers were:Esther Beilby; Frances Bonner; Gloria Edwards; Paul Edwards; Winifred Felghtner; Jean Herbert; Gloria Mellin; Joan Spieker; Olive Westa. TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTERS 3,607 GOVERNOR & LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Cellucci &Swift Two thousand seventy-four 2,074 Harshbarger&Tolman One thousand four hundred fifteen 1,415 Cook& Israel Fifty-nine 59 Blanks Fifty-nine 59 ATTORNEY GENERAL Brad Bailey One thousand seven hundred seventeen 1,717 Thomas F. Reilly One thousand seven hundred one 1,701 Blanks One hundred eighty-nine 189 99 SECRETARY OF STATE William Francis Galvin One thousand seven hundred seventy-four 1,774 Dale C. Jenkins, Jr. One thousand four hundred fourteen 1,414 David L. Atkinson Two hundred six 206 Blanks Two hundred thirteen 213 TREASURER Bob Maginn One thousand seven hundred sixty 1,760 Shannon P. O'Brien One thousand five hundred thirty-two 1,532 Merton B. Baker One hundred six 106 Blanks Two hundred nine 209 AUDITOR A. Joseph DeNucci One thousand five hundred twenty-two 1,522 Michael T. Duffy One thousand six hundred twenty-four 1,624 Carla A. Howell Two hundred thirteen 213 Blanks Two hundred forty-eight 248 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS William D. Delahunt Two thousand one hundred seventy-three 2,173 Eric V. Bleicken One thousand three hundred twenty 1,320 Blanks One hundred fourteen 114 COUNCILOR David F. Constantine Two thousand two hundred forty-three 2,243 Blanks One thousand three hundred sixty-four 1,364 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT Henri S. Rauschenbach Two thousand two hundred forty six 2,246 Edward D. Lamperti One thousand two hundred twenty-six 1,226 Blanks One hundred thirty-five 135 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Shirley A. Gomes Two thousand two hundred ninety-four 2,294 Robert Lawless One thousand two hundred twenty-one 1,221 Blanks Ninety-two 92 DISTRICT ATTORNEY Philip A. Rollins Two thousand two hundred fifty-nine 2,259 Kevin D. Callahan One thousand two hundred forty-seven 1,247 Blanks One hundred one 101 SHERIFF Thomas S. Cahir One thousand four hundred fifty-four 1,454 James M. Cummings One thousand nine hundred ninety-three 1,993 Blanks One hundred sixty 160 COUNTY COMMISSIONER Robert O'Leary Two thousand three hundred fifty-four 2,354 Blanks One thousand two hundred fifty-three 1,253 BARNSTABLE ASSEMBLY DELEGATE George R. Christie, Jr. Two thousand six hundred ninety-one 2,691 Blanks Nine hundred sixteen 916 100 QUESTION 1: SETTING COMPENSATION OF STATE LEGISLATORS YES Two thousand two hundred seventy-one 2,271 NO One thousand one hundred fifteen 1,115 Blanks Two hundred twenty-one 221 QUESTION 2: PUBLIC CAMPAIGN FINANCING YES Two thousand four hundred thirty-four 2,434 NO Nine hundred ninety-four 994 Blanks One hundred seventy-nine 179 QUESTION 3: TAX RATE ON INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME YES Two thousand nine hundred ninety 2,990 NO Four hundred thirteen 413 Blanks Two hundred four 204 QUESTION 4: ELECTRIC UTILITY INDUSTRY.RESTRUCTURING YES One thousand nine hundred seventy-one 1,971 NO One thousand four hundred eighty-one 1,481 Blanks One hundred fifty-five 155 QUESTION 5: CAPE COD OPEN SPACE YES Two thousand four hundred seventy-nine 2,479 NO One thousand thirty 1,030 Blanks Ninety-eight 98 A true copy attest. Anne R. Lennon Town Clerk 101 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION MAY 199 1998 The Annual Town Election was held on Tuesday, May 19, 1998,at the American Legion Hall.The polls were opened at 7:00 a.m. and closed at 8:00 p.m. A total of 1,624 voters turned out for the election. Poll workers for the day were:Teresa M. McCormick, Warden; Beatrice Viau, Assistant Warden.Tellers and Clerks were: Paul Edwards,Virginia Wiley, Winifred Feightner, Gloria Edwards, Frances Bonner,Joan Spieker, and Joan Reed. MODERATOR - FOR ONE YEAR Duane P. Landreth One thousand three hundred forty-eight 1,348 Blanks Two hundred sixty-two 262 Write-ins Fourteen 14 SELECTMEN - FOR THREE YEARS Richard W. Philbrick One thousand thirty-seven 1,037 Beverly G. Singleton Nine hundred ninety-two 992 Warren E. Quinn Six hundred ninety-five 695 Blanks Five hundred fifteen 515 Write-ins Nine 9 BOARD OF HEALTH - FOR THREE YEARS Augusta McKusick One thousand two hundred eighty-six 1,286 Blanks Three hundred thirty-one 331 Write-ins Seven 7 CONSTABLES- FOR THREE YEARS John C. Fitzpatrick One thousand two hundred fifty-eight 1,258 Mary E. Stevens One thousand one hundred twenty 1,120 Blanks Eight hundred sixty-two 862 Write-ins Eight 8 NAUSIET REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE - FOR THREE YEARS Margie Fulcher One thousand three hundred forty-five 1,345 Blanks Two hundred seventy-one 271 Write-ins Eight 8 ORLEANS HOUSING AUTHORITY- FOR FIVE YEARS Jacqueline H. Philbrick One thousand two hundred seventy-three 1,273 Blanks Three hundred forty-four 344 Write-ins Seven 7 ORLEANS SCHOOL COMMITTEE- FOR THREE YEARS Marilyn J. Whitelaw One thousand three hundred sixty-seven 1,367 M. Frances Hefner One thousand ninety-six 1,096 Blanks Seven hundred eighty-four 784 Write-ins One 1 102 TRUSTEE SNOW LIBRARY- FOR THREE YEARS Skip Rozin Eight hundred ninety-eight 898 Maryanne Raye Eight hundred four 804 Andree C. Yager Seven hundred forty-eight 748 Blanks Seven hundred ninety-seven 797 Write-ins One 1 QUESTION 1. "Shall the Town approve the Charter Amendment proposed by the Town Meeting of May 1997?" Question#1 YES Nine hundred fifty-three 953 NO Four hundred eighty-five 485 Blanks One hundred eighty-six 186 QUESTION 2. "Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half,so-called,the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to remodel, reconstruct and make extraordinary repairs to the Orleans Senior Center and for construction, originally equipping and furnishing an addition thereto?" Question#2 YES One thousand ninety-eight 1,098 NO Four hundred twenty-nine 429 Blanks Ninety-seven 97 QUESTION 3. "Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half,so-called,the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in orderto reconstruct and make extraordinary repairs to the Rock Harbor bulkhead and pier?" Question#3 YES One thousand two hundred seventy-eight 1,278 NO Two hundred fifty-three 253 Blanks Ninety-three 93 QUESTION 4. "Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half,so-called,the amounts required to pay forthe bond issued in order to cap the town landfill including all expenses incidental and related thereto which include the costs for acquiring land adjoining the landfill to be included in the landfill capping process?" Question#4 YES One thousand two hundred forty-two 1,242 NO Two hundred seventy-seven 277 Blanks One hundred five 105 A true copy attest. Anne R. Lennon Town Clerk 103 OLD KINGS HIGHWAY HISTORIC BOARD OF ASSESSORS DISTRICT I I N ELECTION The fiscal year 1998 tax rate was approved by the TUESDAY Department of Revenue and set at $9.55 per thousand November 24, 1998 dollars of assessed valuation. The Real Property tax bills 7:30PM were mailed on October 17, 1997 and the Personal Prop- erty tax bills were mailed on October 24, 1997, The Annual Old Kings Highway Historic District Com- mission Election was held in the Town Clerk's Office. The The Board of Assessors committed to the Tax Collec- election was called to order by Chairman of the Board of for 5,194 residential; 495 commercial industrial; 87 mixed Selectmen Beverly G.Singleton at 7:30pm. Present were: use; 11 Chapter 61, properties; 2320 personal property Beverly G. Singleton, Anne R. Lennon, Town Clerk, accounts;9301 motor vehicles and 831 boats. New growth Pamela S. Quinn, William P. Quinn, Jr, and Beverly M. forfisca[1998was$17,923,810. Single family construction Carney. and renovation accounted for 65%of the new growth. A motion was made by Beverly M.Carney to elect The Board of Assessors granted 134 exemptions. William P.Quinn,Jr.It was second by Pamela S.Quinn. All were in favor; there was no opposition. William P. Quinn, The Assessing office completed a revaluation of the Jr. was elected for a 4 year term. Town of Orleans for fiscal 1999 during fiscal 1998. The Department of Revenue notified the Town on October 20, A motion to adjourn was made by Chairman Beverly 1998 that all real and personal property values were at full G. Singleton at 7:40pm. All were in favor. and fair cash value and met the requirements for certifica- tion by the State. The Board of Assessors wishes to thank A true copy attest. the office staff for their dedicated professional efforts in Anne R. Lennon obtaining the required certification in a timely manner. Town Clerk Respectfully submitted, Vincent Caruso Chairman ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE T LE COUNTY ASSEMBLY OF DELEGATES There were 17 meetings held in 1998. Twenty-one (21) sign applications were reviewed and approved or The Assembly of Delegates is the legislative branch approved with modifications. Eleven (11) exterior alter- of Barnstable County government made up of one Rel- ation applications were reviewed. Two Hundred and Sev- egate from each of the fifteen towns on Cape Cod elected enty-five dollars($275.00)were collected in fees. We wish by the voters to serve for a two-year term. to thank Richard Morongell for chairing this Committee so well for the past two years. All legislative powers of the County are vested in the Assembly, and except as provided in the Barnstable Respectfully submitted, County Home Rule Charter, the acts of the Assembly are Chauncey Williams required to be by ordinance. Chairman Each Delegate's vote is weighted based on the 1990 U.S.Decennial Census. Your Orleans Delegate has a vote of 3.13%of the whole. The County FY99 budget was approved by the As- sembly on May 20, 1998 in the amount of$16,269,003. Of this sum, the County tax assessment to the 15 towns was $2,563,220 and the Cape Cod Environmental Protection tax for funding the Cape Cod Commission was$2,146,829. The balance of the budget appropriations was received from fees, grants and bonding. 104 The assessment to Orleans for FY99 totaled Scientists, in 1999 to help ensure that the citizens of $221,344 or 1.4%of the total FY99 budget appropriations. Orleans are informed and have an opportunityto contribute their thoughts and/or concerns regarding this project. Barnstable County has had a surplus for the past two fiscal years('97 and'98). From that surplus, during 1998, The expected completion date of this project is early Orleans was granted$50,000 for the Cape Cod Pathways 2000. program; $90,000 for affordable housing from the Cape Cod Home Consortium; and a credit of $22,497 to be The Bikeways Committee continues to welcome pub- applied toward the use of County services such as the lic comment on outstanding issues that affect the health County Dredge and Health & Human services programs. and development of our biking community. Among other regional issues in which the Assembly Please check for monthly meeting times;public atten- was involved in 1998: dance is most welcomed. • Environmental clean up of the Massachusetts Respectfully submitted, Military Reservation. Richard L. Morongell, Chairman Larry Smith, Vice Chairman • Development of a new County Economic Devel- opment Council. • Allocation of surplus county funds to the Cape BUILDING CODE Light Compact to develop energy deregulation BOARD OF APPEALS programs. • Continued development of the Children's Cove The Orleans Building Code Board of Appeals pur- Child Advocacy Center. pose is to formally review and grant relief from,if appropri- ate, the literal interpretation of the Massachusetts State Countywide health and human services pro- Building code by an Orleans building official. The Board operates under the criteria set forth by the Massachusetts grams. Board of Building Regulations and Standards and is com- prised of professionals from the fields of architecture, At the General Election of November 3, 1998, the engineering, and construction. writer was re-elected to serve as Delegate from Orleans for the sixth biennial session of the Assembly for the period In 1998 the Board reviewed three cases. Two were January 1, 1999 to December 31, 2000. conditionally approved and the third decision was voided. Respectfully submitted, The Board submitted an article to the annual Town George R. Christie, Jr. Meeting to authorize a budgetwithin which the employment Delegate for Orleans of a recording secretary is included. Long time member Bob Gibson submitted his resignation and the Selectmen appointed Donald Doddridge as his replacement. BIKEWAYS COMMITTEE Respectfully submitted, In 1998, the Bikeways Committee continued to pro- Peter J. Coneen vide design inputand ideas on issues related to the ongoing Chairman design and subsequent construction of a pedestrian cross- ing over Route 6. BUILDING DEPARTMENT During 1998, the Committee held/attended several public meetings where a wide variety of items affecting I wish to thank the Building department staff for their design location,structure type,site and parking access,as professionalism and fortheirefforts in assisting the citizens well as input on construction "methods"/finish materials of Orleans. were discussed. To the Board of Selectmen and the Citizens of Or- The Committee will continue to work with planners, leans: I hereby submit this report on the activities of the Fay, Spofford and Thorndike, Inc. Engineers-Planners- Building Department for 1998. 105 New Buildings Values Fees Number Gas Commercial 2,020,873 8,856 7 Permits 257 Residential 12,862,930 42,524 57 Inspections 431 Fees 7,127 Additions Respectfully submitted, Commercial 3,125,000 5,930 3 Jon Eitelbach Residential 4,386,150 11,334 63 Building Commissioner Alterations Commercial 504,352 6,684 33 CABLE TV AND Residential 1,437,979 6,181 86 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Municipal 7,000 n/a 2 ADVISORY COMMITTEE Other Building Permits MediaOne now provides Cable service for Orleans Accessory Buildings 10,650 215 6 and the entire Lower and Mid-Cape area. In January, a Garages 263,500 1,089 10 10%rate increase took effect for the most popular standard Decks 159,523 1,169 29 service in Orleans. Other changes included new 24-hour Ramps/Stairs/ customer service through a regional 800 telephone line, Retaining Walls 61,683 622 9 replacing local operators. Some delays and confusion Fences 1,050 70 1 resulted in answering service calls and there were com- Demolitions 27,900 125 5 plaints about the quality of local reception, particularly on Swimming Pools 148,500 350 7 the Boston channels. However,as MediaOne continued to Chimneys 10,900 160 6 upgrade the system and the telephone response became Re-siding/Re-roofing 364,400 1,215 78 more efficient, problems leveled off somewhat. The state Tents n/a 275 11 has decreed that Cable companies provide detailed town- Certificates of Occupancy n/a 2,980 146 by-town records on subscriber complaints, which will help Other 40,000 70 1 the Committee oversee quality in the future. Registrations Fees Number In June,Chairman Roger Strawbridge resigned,to be succeeded by Wolcott Brown,whose term on the Commit- Sheds 280 28 tee expired on July 1st. Woodstoves 280 8 Yard Sales 510 104 In July, the Board of Selectmen broadened the Signs 726 29 charge of the Committee to explore ways for the Town to Certificates of Inspection 2,735 54 benefit from the fast changing technical developments in the world of telecommunications. Three new members Electrical were appointed; Frank Eaton was elected Chairman and Larry White became Secretary. Bob Melcher was elected Permits 515 Vice-Chairman at a later meeting. Inspections 1,206 Fees 27,372 Through the summer and fall,members have worked with MediaOne to encourage improved customer service, Plumbing better quality reception, and up-to-date equipment for the local access Community Channel 8. We are helping to set Permits 249 up telecasts of the weekly Board of Selectmen's meetings, Inspections 462 as well as advising the Town on the new Web Site,located Fees 12,482 atwww.town.orleans.ma.us/ Preparations are being made and equipment is being selected to televise live from Town Hall, the Selectmen's and other important Committee meetings. 106 There will be another rate increase of 5% in cable The Commission's transportation staff continued rates in January of 1999. Thirty percent(30%)of this is due work on the design of the Cape Cod Rail Trail bridge over to increased costs of programming. MediaOne is entitled Route 6; assisted the Town in obtaining state or federal to pass on these and the increased costs of maintaining funds for transportation projects and developments at and upgrading the system by their Social Contract with the Route 6A-West Road and Lot's Hollow Road-Eldredge FCC in Washington. This Agency is relinquishing all Parkway. controls on cable rates on March 31, 1999. The purpose is to encourage more competition and hopefully lower rates in The Commission's Planning and GIS staffs provided the future. There are signs that this may eventually work in support to the Town's newly-formed Local Comprehensive Massachusetts. Planning Committee and to the Open Space Committee. The GIS department created a Land Use Inventory map, At this point, MediaOne Cable had subscribers in several maps for the Town's built-out analysis, a zoning 4,301 of the 4,746 homes passed in Orleans during the map, and open space inventory and habitat/open space summer peak of 1998. maps. Respectfully submitted, Of economic benefit and significance to Orleans and Frank Eaton the entire Cape,the Commission coordinated and cospon- Chairman sored the fifth annual Cape Cod Maritime Week, the sixth annual Cape Cod Heritage Week and the fifth annual Walking Weekend of the Cape Cod Pathways Program. CAPE COD COMMISSION Respectfully submitted, Created in 1990 by an Act of the Massachusetts Herbert Olsen General Court as Barnstable's land use planning and Orleans Representative regulatory agency,the Commission reviews and regulates Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs) and recom- mends designation of certain areas as Districts of Critical Planning Concern in accordance with the Regional Policy Plan adopted by the county Assembly of Delegates. ` The Commission's Water Resources Office partici- l pated in the development of the Pleasant Bay Management Plan and conducted a nitrogen-loading assessment for it; completed a flushing study of Nauset Marsh and the USGS-funded Namskaket Marsh study of the effects of the v;4 Tri-Town septage plant;and included Orleans as one of the towns in the Commission's Priority Land Acquisition As- sessment Project, a state-funded assessment of present and future water supply sites with extensive cartographic analysis. _ �x The Commission provided extensive assistance to the Orleans Housing Task Force on an application for funding through the Barnstable County Homeownership The beacon light signals a friendly port Program. The Orleans project was one of four awarded Cape-wide to support affordable homeownership opportu- nities. The Task Force was awarded up to $90,000 to support construction and possibly to provide dawn-pay- ment assistance for 10 affordable homes on a Town- purchased lot on Baker's Pond Road. Commission staff also consulted with the Orleans Housing Authority regard- ing the potential creation of a Lower Cape Regional Hous- ing Authority. 107 CAPE COD REGIONAL TECHNICAL Ventilation/Air Conditioning, Electronics and Welding, en- HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT abiing our students to refine their skills while instilling pride in their accomplishments, which is the ultimate goal of vocational technical education. Additionally, we maintain The Commission on Technical and Career Institu- an excellent Co-Operative Program with local businesses. tions, part of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., conducted a five-year focus visit this past As is our usual practice,we have had a busy summer year at the school and voted to continue accreditation for here at school. We have had a very successful program for our school. The Commission noted, during its delibera- fifth, sixth, and seventh graders, which are student mem- tions, the following recommendations: a) the faculty and bers of our district. We have had college programs being staff have done an outstanding job in carrying forward the offered here,the JTEC Summer Program, Quilt Show,the recommendations of its decennial visiting team of Novem- Brewster Whitecaps,soccer camps, Pop Warner Football, ber 2-5, 1992; b) the completion of a major effort that adult programs, Certified Nurse's Aide programs, and the resulted in the relocation of the school's media center and summer camp program for the Lower Cape schools (both the enclosure of various academic classroom areas;c)the in remediation and enrichment programs). communities that support the school should be com- mended for their continuing interest in the school and for Our Community Education and Training Program providing the necessary financial support to provide the developed and managed funds derived from grants,tuition, services needed by its students and the area's business/ and fees,which were expended in services,equipment and industrial community;d)88%of the Commission's recom- resources forthe students of Cape Cod Tech and the youth mendations have been addressed or are in progress; e) and adult members of our sending towns. Cape Cod Tech and the school prepared an excellent focus visit report. We has the distinction of being one of only seven Technical also underwent a program review audit from the Depart- Academic Assessment Centers in Massachusetts offering ment of Education and received a favorable review from services to students and adults in all public and private them. Copies of both of these reports are on file in the schools and agencies in Southeastern Massachusetts. Superintendent-Director's office and copies will be made This includes comprehensive vocational and academic available for anyone who wishes. assessments, learning style profiles, and academic and vocational instructional strategies. Cape Cod Tech is also We have started to update our Technology program involved in a School-to-Careers Partnership for Cape Cod within the school. Our faculty was cabled over the summer and the Islands. for Internet access. Two computer lags were renovated, our computer remediation lab was finalized, and our com- Two students from our Auto Technology program puter applications lab was revamped. participated in a team event of the Massachusetts Auto Dealer's Technology competition in Boston. They bested We are initiating a new Hospitality Program for the all other teams in the state. They were awarded first place coming year, which will benefit the industry on Cape Cod. honors and prizes. A third student,a junior,received a first We had an Advisory Committee made up of the represen- place award in the underclassmen division's individual tatives from the following businesses — Raddison Inn, category. Tara Hyannis Hotel,Cape Cod Community College,Cape Codder Hotel, Ocean Edge Resort, Dan'I Webster-Hearth We have increased our academic course work in n' Kettle, and Schools to Careers Partnership— help us English, Science, mathematics and foreign languages, with this program. Also, as an addition to our Business Considerable time has been spentchanging ourcurriculum Technology program this year,we are initiating a program to meet the Department of Education's State Curriculum with one of our local banks,Cape Cod Five. They will open Frameworks. a branch right here at school where students will work as part of their training. On behalf of the School Committee, our twenty-third graduating class, and the students, faculty and staff of Again we extend our gratitude to the members of the Cape Cod Tech, we thank you for your support of voca- communities in our district who have afforded us the tional technical education. opportunity to be of service. Several major projects were completed for district towns saving the taxpayers many Respectfully submitted, thousands of dollars. We were privileged to serve a Roger W. Rioux and Janet H. Sullivan multitude of district residents by providing services in Current School Committee Members Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumb- From the Town of Orleans ing, Marine Mechanics, Masonry, Auto Technology, Auto Collision Technology, Horticulture, Graphic Arts, Heating/ 108 CIVIL DEFENSE The year 1998 was a very quiet year. We only had to attend to general business, and the necessary paperwork ' 3 that had to be filed with the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts. 4' S This year, we finished the Comprehensive Emer- gency Plan for the Town of Orleans and we are waiting for the final approval from the state. � u� would like to take this time to thank all of the : Department Managers who helped with the Emergency Plan. Id Respectfully submitted, ,_ Raphael A. Merrill Rock Harbor fishing fleet waiting for high tide. Director COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES COASTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE The Commission on Disabilities has continued its focus on advocating for the disabled. Advocacy takes This advisory Committee of the Cape Cod Commis- many forms, with our primary emphasis on public educa- sion serves as acommunications link between the Town of tion,compliance with laws,and assistance to the disabled. Orleans and other government agencies on matters con- cerning pollution of our water supply and our marine During the last year, the Commission has continued environment. Members include representatives and alter- to promote cost-effective and common sense ways to nates from 15 towns, and about 15 other members from reduce or solve identified problem areas and to encourage private and public agencies. The CRC meets six times a accessibility. Some of our 1998 highlights are: year and the Steering Committee meets more frequently. ® Received and investigated citizen complaints In 1998, the CRC added the Cape Cod "Drainage concerning barriers to accessibility and sug- Basin", one of 17 in the state,to its monitoring chores. It is gested solutions and monitored improvements a misnomer to call Cape Cod"one"drainage basin with so when appropriate; many separate basins on the Cape; 7 in Orleans alone. • Responded to requests for information and as- My recommendation to the CRC Steering Committee sistance from both Town officials and business is to consider as an objective for 1999 the investigation of owners; the possibility of developing a regional long-term plan for sewers as the best way to keep hazardous nitrates and • Advocated improvements to Town buildings to phosphorus out of our water supply and marine environ- increase accessibility; and ment. Drinking water lenses and drainage basins cross many town lines. Without sewers, all of the water we use, 0 Continued monitoring and enforcement of and better than 85% of its hazardous polluting compo- Town handicapped parking regulations. nents, go back into the ground untreated. Every town needs cooperation from other towns. The Commission is particularly pleased that during the last year local officials and architects have sought input Respectfully submitted, from the Commission during the initial phases of design. It John B. Rosenquest,Jr. is at this stage that problems can be identified and it is Orleans Representative easiest to make changes at minimal cost. Our experience has been that accessibility costs little or nothing when considered early and when improvements are first made. We seek to be available as a resource to the Town and its people to avoid unnecessary costs and impediments. After 109 all,accessibility means welcoming new customers,clients Determination or Notices of Intent maybe advertised in any and friends to share what others take for granted. two-week period. In 1998, the Conservation Commission heard and filed, 69 Notices of Intent, 13 Requests for I would like to thank the members of the Commission Determination and over 110 Administrative Reviews. for their hard work and dedication to the Town and its people. Respectfully submitted, William Parish Respectfully submitted, Chairman Brooks S. Thayer Chairman COUNCIL ON AGING CONSERVATION COMMISSION The culmination of more than five years work by the The Orleans Conservation Commission implements Executive Director, the Board of the Council on Aging and enforces the state Wetland Protection Act and the (COA), the Building Committee and the FRIENDS of the Orleans Wetland Protection Bylaw. The jurisdiction of the Council on Aging was rewarded on the evening of Novem- commission is any wetland resource area and extends to ber 16, 1998 at the Special Town Meeting. By an over- 100 feet from the wetland vegetation or the top of the whelming majority (95%) it was agreed to renovate and coastal bank.The top of a coastal bank is defined by a slope expand the Senior Center on Rock Harbor Road. We wish that is more gradual than 4 to 1 or the contour level to express our appreciation for the generous spirit of the representing the flood zone of a 100 foot storm which ever numerous individual donors,the business community,the is greater. Any activity that alters a wetland or buffer zone media, Town officials and committees for their support of including filling, construction, renovation, pruning, remov- this endeavor, ing or planting vegetation, must be filed with the Commis- sion prior to initiation. When completed, the expanded Center will be a tangible measure of the Town's continuing concern for its Copies of pamphlets explaining the regulations, "A rapidly increasing senior population. About 2,700 of the Guide to the Wetland Protection Act", and a"Guide to the residents are over 60 years of age and 1,100 are over 75. Orleans Wetlands Regulations" are available at the Con- The ability to handle these growing numbers becomes servation Department office. For work in the wetland or even more critical as changes in our health care system buffer zone the proper documents must be filed before occur and Medicare services are reduced. The usual work begins. For minor alterations such as brush or tree activities and programs conducted at the Senior Center pruning or small additions, a simple one page Administra- such as health screenings, home delivered meals, dining five Reviewfarm can be submitted. Larger projects require program, income tax,insurance information via the SHINE notification of abutters within 100 feet of the lot line of the program, legal assistance, referrals to community agen- property, apoot plan with a limit of work, and precise Gies and recreational activities will continue to be.available delineation of the wetland boundaries and if applicable while construction of the new addition is in progress. filing with the Natural Heritage for endangered wildlife. The Conservation Office is available to assist in application The effort to raise funds for the expansion of the selection and filing. Senior Center continued during this year. Pledges range from$1.00 to$50,000 from the FRIENDS of the Council on As open land for housing units dwindles, requests to Aging. About$167,000 has been collected on pledges of build on marginal lots increases. The Conservation Com- almost $213,000. Although these pledges added signifi- mission has increasing difficulty in protecting the viability of cant strength to our application for a Small Cities Grant,the wetlands on small lots or conditioning erosion control on application was not approved. As a result, the Building steep lots. As the land is developed, it is more difficult to Committee will consider making some changes in the maintain the water quality of the ground water and of fresh architectural plans so that the project can be bid with add and saltwater ponds. Only with local support will the Con- alternatives. sensation Commission be able to monitor successfully the natural resources of the Town. This year, the response to other grant applications submitted by the Executive Director was encouraging. The The Conservation Commission meets the first four Formula Grant from the state Executive Office of Elder Tuesdays of every month. Work meetings are followed by Affairs amounted to$21,481. Of this amount,$10,481 was hearings in alternate weeks. Only four new Requests for awarded on the basis of $4.70 per senior as of the 1990 census (2,230). This' funds three part-time positions: 110 Coordinators for both of the Friendly Visitor programs and Thanks to the generosity of the FRIENDS, a new a Crisis Intervention specialist who assists clients by advo- Senior Center sign on Rock Harbor Road is in place to cating for their admission to local hospitals and nursing welcome the"new"expanded Senior Center. homes. Although Lee Chapin retired after seven years as an Outreach Worker,we are fortunate to have her working Respectfully submitted, with us on a reduced schedule as the specialist in crisis John M. Kelly situations. Chairman Expansion of the Intergenerational Program was made possible with the remaining $11,000 state award. �3 r These competitive funds include the Brewster COA as a 031 OF W partner in the community. The program includes various grade levels and schools in the Nauset District; America � � ' Reads in elementary schools, tutoring and mentoring for middle and high school students and activities at the Senior Center for Lighthouse Charter School students. The coor- dinator of these expanded programs is an Americorps*VISTA volunteer who works full-time via an- other grant awarded to the Orleans COA. q Van service on Wednesdays became available this year for Orleans seniors who need rides to downtown locations for shopping,business appointments,etc. Home pick-up and drop-off was provided. A Saturday trip to the Cape Cod Mall was also popular. Young and old alike share the pleasures Another grant awarded to the COA from the Mobility of Orleans beaches. Assistance Program of the Massachusetts Office of Trans- portation and Construction provided a lift equipped van valued at over $34,000. The FRIENDS provided the required cash match of$7,200 for this grant. Another grant COUNCIL ON AGING for$4,680,awarded by Elder Services of Cape Cod and the BUILDING COMMITTEE Islands under Title I I I B funds, will provide for van mainte- nance, insurance and fuel costs. Transportation services The finished plans far the expansion of the Senior for seniors and handicapped residents in Orleans will be Center, developed by the architects Brown & Lindquist, much improved. Inc., were carefully reviewed by the Building Committee, In October, the COA Board voted unanimously to the Selectmen and all of the necessary town boards. Upon begin the LUNCH PLUS program, which is designed for the Selectmen's approval, the project was advertised for seniors who are short-term memory impaired. The pilot general contractor bidding. On April 24, 1998, the Town program is available on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 received three (3) bids from general contractors for the p.m. The day's activities include art instruction, snacks, construction of the work as designed. The Building Com- lunch and avariety of other programs. Enrollment is limited mittee voted to not accept the submitted bids because of to six Orleans residents. the lack of firm subcontractor bids. All seniors over 59 years of age receive the monthly By direction of the Selectmen and the voters at the newsletter,TIDINGS,and the staff,Board and FRIENDS of Annual Town Meeting on May 19, 1998, the Building the Council on Aging urge participation in many Senior Committee prepared to have the project rebid with two C areas of the building, the sunroom and the adult day care Center programs and activities. Those who wish to volun- Leer theirtime to assist with these programs should contact rooms, being bid as add alternates. staff at the Center. An application for a Small Cities Grant in the amount of$512,000 was submitted to the state. Since the results of the grant would impact the bidding process,the Building Committee voted to wait for the award announcement prior to going out to bid. 111 At the November 16, 1998 Special Town Meeting,byk f.F an overwhelming majority,voters approved the revision of , . �' ( "` •= the capital plan to reflect a $1.7 million budget for the expansion contingent on the grant award. However,at the close of December 1998, it was learned that Orleans was not awarded the grant. ; The project will now be rebid with the two add alter- N, nates. At a Special Town Meeting in the spring of 1999, �e t voters will have an opportunity to decide whether the q expansion should include the entire plan or to delete the sunroom and/or the adult day care room. Since the originals directive was for space needs for the next ten years,it is the r Building Committee's opinion that the entire project should i 3 be built. K `, Respectfully submitted, Artists capture the scenic beauty on a sunny Emerson Davis, Co-Chairman Orleans afternoon. Keith Campbell, Co-Chairman ECONOMIC V T COUNCIL CULTURAL COUNCIL The Orleans Economic Development Council The Orleans Cultural Council continues to support (OEDC) was established in 1996 by the Board of Select- and encourage the cultural activities of the Orleans com- men as the result of a recommendation made bytwo ad hoc munity. Working within the guidelines established by the economic development teams. Since its formal establish- Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Orleans Council re- ment, the seven-member Council has elected: Duane ceived requests for grants,and after a thorough review the Landreth, Chairman; Jeffrey Karlson, Co-Chairman; and Massachusetts Council distributed $4,600.00 to 16 suc- Christopher Wells,Clerk. Town Administrator John Kelly is cessful grant applicants. Awards are made to worthy an ex-officio member. organizations and individuals that benefit the Town of Orleans. In keeping with the eight charges put forth by the Selectmen in the Town's 1996 Annual Report, the OEDC During 1997-1998,six thematic open art shows were will support economic development compatible with the exhibited at the Town Hall Gallery. Open receptions were preservation of Orleans' unique natural resources and held on the first Sunday of each new show. A gift certificate aesthetic character by stimulating and managing commer- from Cape Cod Photo&Art Supply in Orleans was awarded cial activity in viable commercial districts within the Town. monthly to the"artist of the month"selected by ballot at the The OEDC met on the second and fourth Wednesday of Gallery. The Council repeated the very popular art media each month during 1998 and has made reports tothe Board youth show. of Selectmen on a regular basis and: The Memorial Margaret Fernald Dole juried show • Recommended the hiring of an outside consult- was held at the end of April through May. As in the past, ant to complete a physical plan, an issues many Orleans food establishments donated examples of analysis, and an improvement plan for the their crafts to the opening reception, which we deeply downtown village center. appreciated. • Coordinated with the Local Comprehensive During the summer months, the Orleans Town Hall Planning Committee (LCPC), the Town Hall Gallery may be rented by various art organizations or Feasibility Study Committee,and the Directorof people in the Orleans area. Planning and Community Developmentto com- plete, with the help of an outside consultant, a Respectfully submitted, downtown visioning forum for assisting the re- Charles Crozier spective groups in completing the Local Com- Chairman prehensive Plan. 112 • Coordinated with the Town Administrator in meet very high standards in all academic areas. Continu- completing an application for a Massachusetts ous improvement is our goal and our commitment. Department of Housing&Community Develop- ment FY99 Municipal Incentive Grant. My retirement will begin at the end of this academic year. After twenty six years of service as principal in • Recommended that certain main streets and Orleans it is time to begin the next chapter. My departure intersections in and around Orleans` commer- is with deep gratitude to the citizens of Orleans fortheir on- cial districts have increased policing and thus going support of the school,its programs,and most impor- budgeting for improved pedestrian and vehicu- tantly, the children. Orleans has a well-deserved reputa- lar traffic study. tion for placing a high priority on education and expecting quality services in all areas. It is hoped that my efforts at The OEDC is undertaking several initiatives in 1999 Orleans Elementary School approached the high expecta- in an effort to continuously improve upon the Town's tions of the community. economic well being. For example,the OEDC will help to complete the Town's Local Comprehensive Plan, will dill- Having been so dependent upon the good work of gently pursue completing a downtown physical plan and others to accomplish even the simplest of tasks, I herewith issuesanalysis,and traffic safety will remain in theforefront recognize some of the people who contributed so much to of bettering our commercial districts. The OEDC will Our school: continue to meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month and the public is welcome and encouraged to • O.E.S,staff,who on a daily basis affect eternity attend. in most positive ways. • Superintendent Mike Gradone for his leader- Respectfully submitted, ship and friendship. Christopher Wells • The voters at Town Meeting, especially those Clerk with no children at O.E.S., who have provided the necessary funding over the years. Am • School Committee members since 1973: con- µ V , sistent in their support for quality education. per.p. g. Secretaries with whom I have worked: Terri Walwer, Anne Gainey, Pam Patrick, and Ann 1' Tefft—all dedicated, caring and giving people. a Thank you. Respectfully submitted,. , R tester P. Albee -- Principal m , r r`c i Downtown Orleans amidst the bustle of summer Sidewalk Sale days. ORLEANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL a, - Education Reform continued to dominate the agenda of the public schools in Massachusetts during 1998. The ?� results of the assessment component,the Massachusetts Assessment Tests,were widely published and discussed. At Orleans Elementary the children's composite scores were higher than the state averages in all areas. Yet there u remains much work to be done in order to achieve even better scores every year and to ensure that our children Enjoying a snowy break from life's daily chores. 113 FINANCE COMMITTEE Finance Committee Reserve Fund Transfers We have continued to encourage department heads In the first part of the calendar year, the Committee to recognize the policy change initiated by the Committee met weekly to prepare for the Annual Town Meeting. Each in 1997 to consider the reserve fund as a dependable draft of the Capital Plan, and the Capital and Operating source of funds for unforeseen, as well as emergency, Budgets,was reviewed,and each proposed article consid- situations. The goal is to keep departmental budgets from ered for its fiscal significance. In 2-3 person teams, we being inflated with"rainy day"reserves, and to build confi- reviewed departmental budgets with department heads, dence that reasonable requests for those purposes will be monitored key committee, commission, and board meet- approved, ings,and brought our reports back to the full Committee for discussion and vote where required. Debt Service Recommendations We continue to urge the Board of Selectmen to set In July,four new members were appointed,and new specific goal limits on debt and debt service as a matter of teams were established to monitor meetings of key com- Town Policy. mittees-among them the LCPC and School Committees. The scheduling of a Special Town Meeting led to an Support far Conservation Restrictions increase in meeting frequency during the fall;but normally, To expand the power of your tax dollars while protect- meetings would have been held monthly through f]ecem- ing natural resources and scenic vistas, we unanimously ber. supported the Town's collaboration with the Orleans Con- servation Trust to fund two conservation restriction articles A new approach at low initial and future minimal cost. We recommended Entering the "email age," we are now able to keep that similar cost-effective models be encouraged. members updated on issues arising from the monitored meetings, and plan agendas accordingly, devoting meet- Budget Planning process ing time to substantive debate. By eliminating the use of a We concerned ourselves not only with the actual paid secretary,and maintaining a consistently high level of expenditures, but also with the process. We continued to voluntary effort, we have been able to reduce our modest work closely with the School Committee to encourage the budget as well as improve our knowledge of Town issues. Nauset Regional School System to adopt a capital im- provement planning process similar to the example of our In addition to fulfilling our formal responsibilities to Town Administrator's 10-year vehicle replacement and you the voters under Massachusetts General Law and the building maintenance schedule for the Town. Orleans Home Rule Charter,we emphasized the following Capital Improvement We have continued to emphasize the need for effec- To advise and inform you tive long range planning. Individual members of the Com- Many late-breaking decisions and changes to articles mittee joined with others to bring a petition article to Town took place even after the Warrant went to the printer. Meeting. The article, which you approved, confirms the Because of these late changes, we continued to meet Charter's intent to have the Town plan for and present regularly, distributing a Supplemental Report at Town major capital expenses each year in its Capital Improve- Meeting, so that you could know our thoughts as you ment Plan for the 5 years fallowing the proposed Capital considered your own votes. Budget. A number of split votes occurred on several of the There are several major capital issues facing the major capital items,with differing points of view on whether Town. Their need,how they should be prioritized,and what they should be approved, and if so, haw they should be the long term impacts of our choices were likely to be, led prioritized. On those votes, our commentary attempted to to lively debate in the Committee. We considered not only identifythose aspects.We plan to continue and expand this the initial cost of the proposed item, but the potential practice in the future printed Warrants in the belief that you ongoing costs to the Town to operate and maintain it. We the voters should know what was debated on controversial also considered whether each function might be handled articles. by one of the many effective volunteer organizations that help make Orleans the fine place it is to live. Respectfully submitted, Sherman C. Reed Chairman 114 FIRE/RESCUE EMERGENCY The Department is having difficulty in maintaining an SERVICES active call firefighting force. The reasons are many and varied, such as: the many hours needed to commit to certification and drilling; fewer employers willing to allow Fire Apparatus and Equipment call firefighters to leave their regular jobs; second job In the FY00 budget,wewill be replacing the protective commitments interfering with calls and training; working clothing for half of the department members. Also, in the spouses causing child care problems; and other family budget we will be looking to replace the 1982 Ford Pumper commitments. and also looking to replace the 1993 Rescue truck. This Department does have a roster of dedicated call We also have a 1989 service truck that we are doing firefighters who do an excellent job, but the Department some refurbishing work on. We are having a utility body must also try to maintain a minimum number of full-time installed and the vehicle repainted. This work is being done firefighters on duty to handle the everyday calls. in ajointeffort between the Fire and Highway Departments. The.Orleans Fire/Rescue Emergency Services De- The next piece of apparatus that we will be looking at partment is still in need of four new hires. These men are for replacement or refurbishing will be the 1974 85'Ladder needed in order to continue to provide the Emergency truck. This will be done in the next couple of years. Services that the Department offers the Town of Orleans both in Fire and Rescue. Fire Prevention The Department continues to be extremely busy with The Department hired four new Firefighters in 1987, residential and commercial inspections. when yearly calls numbered 1,971;eleven years laterthere were 3,383 calls. In 1988,one new employee was added This year, the Department added a full-time man to to the roster to work in the Fire Prevention Department. the Fire Prevention Department. We made Lt. Kenneth Mayo the full-time Fire Prevention Officer. The Fire and Rescue Department handles all other emergencies that arise such as,winter storms,hurricanes, The Fire Prevention Officer will be working hand and nor'Easters, flooding, oil spills, oil tank leaks, etc. hand with Deputy Fire Chief Steve Edwards in prevention and in education programs for the schools and the public. Comment The year 1998 was a very busy one for the Fire/ Training Rescue Emergency Services. The Department had an This year, we had two members of the Call Force increase of 5% over 1997 calls. These calls hold steady enterthe Cape&Islands EMS Paramedic Class. Attending twelve months of the year with no real slowdown period. this class are Firefighter EMT Leslie Hirst and Firefighter EMT Matt Andre. The Paramedic Class will not be com- At present, the Fire and Rescue Department has a pleted until September 1999. two-man minimum staff requirement and is ata point where the Department will be looking at a three-man minimum on Our Paramedics, EMTs and Firefighters continue to staff to handle the calls. complete the required training in order to maintain the required annual certifications. I would like to thank both the Permanent and Call Firefighter staff for their commitment to the Department and Building and Grounds to the Town. I would also like to thank the Town Adminis- The building and grounds are in good shape with trator, the Board of Selectmen, all other Town Depart- normal maintenance being done. This year,we are replac- ments,and all the citizens in the Town for their cooperation ing four overhead doors with insulated doors and new and continued support over the past year. controls. This year we will also be adding a vent system to the building that will remove the exhaust fumes from the Respectfully submitted, building when the vehicles are started. Raphael A. Merrill Fire Chief Personnel The Fire/Rescue Department is experiencing an in- crease in our calls each year and must gear its personnel accordingly. Personnel are our most precious resource in thetime of a majorfire or a medical emergencywith multiple injuries. 115 We continue to believe strongly, however, that an Orleans golf course woo Id be a real benefit to the town, its people and the business community. We wish to express our thanks to the Board of k°. Selectmen for their continued support. Respectfully submitted, Jim Snedecor, Co-Chair Jim Murphy, Co-Chair HARBORMASTER/SHELLFISH DEPARTMENT Firefighters dousing the flames at a controlled burn. Just when we thought it couldn't get any busier on our Fire/Rescue Calls by Month Town's waterways, the 1998 boating season arrived. Due Fire Rescue Total to the mooring waiting lists, maintained for each Town January 53 223 276 landing in Orleans,there was a dramatic increase in the use February 40 214 254 of trailers by residents and non-residents alike. The large March 50 229 279 numbers of striped bass, bluefish, and blue crabs during April 47 183 230 the 1998 season certainly appealed to both the recreational May 60 214 274 and commercial fishermen and greatly contributed to the June 58 270 328 increase in boating activity. We were fortunate this year, July 72 288 360 however, in that boating accidents were at a minimum. August 61 287 348 September 48 217 265 A significant development for the Harbormaster/ October 50 210 260 Shellfish Department during 1998 was the approval, by November 44 203 247 Orleans residents,of the Pleasant Bay Resource Manage- December 48 214 262 ment Plan at the November Special Town Meeting.We are Totals 631 2,752 3,383 confident that this Plan will succeed in preserving the sustainability of our precious marine resources and I look forward with great enthusiasm to serving on the Technical GOLF COURSE STUDY COMMITTEE Advisory Committee during the Plan's implementation. Local residents might have already noticed the additional Working through fall and early winter, the GCSC seasonal patrol boat operator and the increase in the researched the information available from the previous number of channel markers in Pleasant Bay. Both of these committee and examined new information and attitudes ideas were conceived during the development of the Man- from our neighboring towns on the feasibility of building a agement Plan and we are confident that more improve- golf course owned and operated by Orleans, but situated ments are on the way, outside of town. The Department's 1998 shellfish propagation pro- Complicating the situation was the submission of a gram was an overall success and resulted in the field- joint application to the State by Orleans and Brewster for a planting of over 80,000 quahogs in the Nauset and Pleas- grant to reclaim watershed land that included our preferred ant Bay estuaries and 350,000 bay scallops in Pleasant site. Bay.We did note that shellfish growth in the Pleasant Bay estuary was reduced this year, perhaps mandating a relo- The Committee then concluded that it would be next cation of the Department's public grow-out facilities to the to impossible to have a warrant article ready for the next waters of Town Cove. In addition,the Nauset Fisherman's Annual Town meeting and recommended tothe Selectmen Association, through a Fishing Industry Grant offered by that the effort be put on hold until grant negotiations are the CCEDC grew out and field-planted tens of thousands of completed. quahogs in the waters of Orleans and Eastham. 116 As for the local natural shellfish populations and 1997 Shellfish Officer Catch Report harvests, 1998 was a dynamic year. While quahogs and soft-shell clams in the Nauset and Pleasant Bay estuaries Shellfish Officer: Dawson L. Farber 1V provided numerous commercial fishermen with work and Date Completed:511198 recreational shellfishermen with dinner, the bay scallop population in the Nauset and Pleasant Say estuaries Number of resident family permits issued: 591 yielded only several bushels worth of harvest.The Depart- Number fishing: 245 mentwili certainly continue with its bay scallop propagation Number of non-resident family permits issued: 704 efforts in an attempt to supplement the wild population. Number fishing: 350 Number of commercial permits issued: 330 I would like to thank all of those residents and Town Number fishing: 200 employees for their assistance in our Department's efforts Number of Senior Citizens permits issued: 108 during 1998. 1 would especially like to thank Robert Bersin, Number fishing: 70 the Highway Manager, for his almost weekly help with Town landing projects requiring heavy equipment, and Recreational Catch (#of bushels) Truman Henson Jr. and Sandra Macfarlane for their valu- able and always appreciated input on shellfish and the Rake Dredge Total Estimated waterways. Best of luck Sandy with your retirementl You Value will be greatly missed. Quahog mixed: 680 680 $40,800 Finally,I wish to express my gratitude to my deputies, Soft-shell clam: 1,717 1,717 $137,360 Andrew Young, Karsten Klein, Steve Gould, and George Bay Scallop: 74 74 $4,144 Cully and my assistant, Gardner Jamieson, for their hard Mussel: 8 8 $144 work and overall commendable performance in their re- Razor clam: 22 22 $1,320 spective positions. Commercial Catch (#of bushels) Respectfully submitted, Dawson L. Farber IV Rake Dredge Total Estimated Value Quahog mixed: 1,566 8,681 10,247 $614,820 Soft-shell clam: 3,538 3,538 $283,040 + ' Bay Scallop: 635 635 $35,560 Mussel: 1,005 226 1,231 $22,158 Razor clam: 1,359 1,359 $81,000 +. Eel: 1,610 lbs. BOARD OF HEALTH r� M -2 In 1998 the Board of Health continued implementa- tion of its Tobacco Control Regulations which were adopted on May 15, 1997.These regulations restricted the display of tobacco products, required the licensure of tobacco retailers and prohibited smoking, with the excep- Town employees and volunteers plant Rare Cape Cod tion of bars and restaurants,in indoor public places and the Quahog Pines to assist mariners in navigating the workplace effective July 1,1997. In 1998 the Board worked channel to Rock Harbor. with the tobacco retailers to bring them into compliance with the regulations and issued them tobacco sales per- mits. Commencing on January 2, 1999 the Tobacco Con- trol Regulations prohibit smoking in bars and restaurants. 117 In 1998 the Board of Health determined there was a Continental Breakfast 11 need to revise its Massage Therapy regulations to address Disposal Works Construction—Title 5 156 current trends in this field. On September 17, 1998,after a Disposal Works Installer 40 public hearing,the Board adopted revised regulations.The Food Service 75 highlights of these regulations include: Funeral Director 3 Manufacture of Frozen Desserts 9 Revised the credentials required to receive a Massage Business 10 therapist license. Massage Therapist 17 Mobile Food 4 • Provisions for Massage Clinics. Motel 13 Refuse Collection and Transportation 4 Provisions for Off-Site Massage. Retail Food 38 Septage Collection and Transportation 19 • Provisions for Student/Apprentice Massage Swimming Pools (Public/Semi-Public) 12 Therapist Registration Tanning Salons 2 Temporary Food Permits 38 This past year the Board mailed out approximately Tobacco Sales 18 3,000 reminder letters and educational pamphlets to prop- erty owners who had not pumped their septic systems in The Board of Health wishes to express its apprecia- over three years. This effort was made as Phase 11 of the tion to the Barnstable County Department of Health and the Board's septic system Inspection and Maintenance pro- Environment for its technical/laboratory assistance, the gram. The purpose of the program is to educate property Cape Cod Commission, and to Sarah Foley, D.V.M., Ani- owners about the benefits of properly maintaining a septic mal Hospital of Orleans, who administered the vaccine at system with respect to the longevity of an individual septic the board's annual rabies clinic. system and to the public health of the community. The Board also wishes to congratulate Sandra During 1998 the Board of Health was represented on Macfarlane on her retirement in 1998 as Conservation the Water Advisory Board, Solid Waste Advisory Commit- Administrator. We would like to thank Sandy for all of her tee, Cape Cod Regional Tobacco Control Council, Water assistance to the Board of Health/Health Department over Quality Task Force and Site Plan Review Committee.The the years.Sandy was a tremendous asset to the Town and Board also administers the contract with the Cape Cod her knowledge and humor will be greatly missed. Visiting Nurse Association which provides public health nursing services to the town. Respectfully submitted, Augusta F. McKusick 1998 was a year of change in the Health Department Chairman staff with the departure of Barbara Strawbridge and Karen Faherty and the arrival of Leslie Derrick.We thank Barbara .HIGHWAY & DISPOSAL and Karen fortheir dedicated service to the department and wish them good luck. DEPARTMENTS Responsibility of the Health Department staff in- Fiscal year 1998 continued as positive transitional cludes: inspection and regulation of all permits issued by year for the Department. The combining of the Transfer the Board of Health and response to and investigation of all Station with the Highway Department continued to be complaints pertinent to public health. The staff also con- beneficial to the Town, and minor coordination problems ducts housing inspections, operates a vaccine depot, were corrected. Departmental services to the community serves as the Town's inspector of animals, administers were uninterrupted and the department continued the underground storage tank regulations, investigates and successful changeover. Major projects managed by the files communicable disease reports, samples recreational department include the following: waters and attends Board of Health and other meetings pertaining to public health. Weather conditions in the fall of 1997 prevented completion of a Micro-Paving project on several road- Licenses/Permits Issued in the Calendar Year 1998: ways. Micro Surfacing was completed along Eldredge Park Way,Heritage Drive,Sturbridge Drive, Bed and Breakfast Limited 3 Ridgewood Road, Pilgrim Drive, Colonial Drive, Burial permits 54 Windsor Lane, Highwood Road and Winslow Drive Catering 5 during the early spring. 118 • The Department continued the Crack Fill and Infrared The Department provided oversight and coordination Preventive Maintenance Program along several in the design of several Intersection Improvement roadways. Some of the treated roadways include Projects. It should be noted that,again,virtually all of _ Champlain Road,Mill Pond Road,Briar Spring Road, the Intersection Improvement Projects listed below Cedar Land Road and sections of Tonset Road. are to be completed with the use of Chapter 90 Funding, State Aid, or Federal Aid. As currently • The Department continued to identify and prioritize planned,there is to be no tax rate impact from any of drainage needs along the Town's roadways. Some of these projects. Some of these projects and a brief these are as follows: review of each are as follows: 1. Drainage improvement installations were com- 1. Skaket Corners - Traffic Safety improvements pleted at two locations on Hopkins Lane to are currently in the design phase at this inter- address flooding conditions along Pine Ridge section at Route 6A and Eldredge Park Way. Lane. Potential improvements include realignment of traffic lanes along Route 6A, installation of a 2. A more involved stormwater remediation sidewalk along West Road, widening of West project was completed on Brewster Cross Road Road to facilitate bicycle travel, and possibly, to address a flooding problem and to treat the the realignment of Lots Hollow Road, "first flush"priorto discharge into Bolands Pond. 2. Route 28/Finlay Road/Pond Road-Preparation 3. Design plans, specifications, and environmen- of design plans of this problem intersection was tal permitting were coordinated for several delayed during the year by the purchase of the stormwater remediation projects. These property at the corner of Finlay Road and Route projects are in the final design stages and will be 28. Potential improvements include realign- installed in the spring of 1999 to provide "first ment of Finlay and Pond Roads, signalization, flush"treatment to roadway runoff entering sev- improved sight distance,and other traffic safety eral estuaries. These projects are being funded issues. through a grantfrom the United States Environ- mental Protection Agency. 3. Route 6 Bicycle Bridge -This project has been in the planning and design stages for several 4. Drainage improvements to a flooding problem years. At this writing, design plans are nearing in the Nickerson Road Subdivision along Kettle the 100% submission level and construction Pond Road were investigated. A Stormwater time frames of the bridge linking the Rail Trail in investigation has been completed and the re- Eastham and the center of Orleans are being cent purchase of the property atthe intersection negotiated with the Massachusetts Highway of Finlay Road and Route 28 may also play a Department. part in the remedy to the problem. 4. Main Street from Route 6A to Namskaket Road - This section of roadway was identified by - several sources as a candidate for traffic/pe- destrian/bicycle safety improvements. Addi- tionally, the Bicycle Bridge in #3 above may affect the congestion in the center of Town. .,, Design plans for this project are under way and it is hoped that the project construction sched- ule can be coordinated with the Bicycle Bridge - installation. D Y— 5. Tonset Road and Main Street Intersection - Improvements to this intersection were well - J supported until construction was to begin, The Town and the Massachusetts Highway Depart- ment have delayed the project and the assock ated funding pending further review. Always a friendly face waiting for customers at the Orleans Transfer Station. 119 • The Department continues to update the roadway 11. Compost 790 Tons inventory that is the basis for Chapter 90 Funding. Total 1520 Tons The Massachusetts Highway Department adminis- ters Chapter 90 Funding, and the program provides • The Department continued the successful Paint Re- funding to cities and towns for the maintenance of cycling Program (1305 Gallons) and continued to municipal roadways. As the funding is only available collect waste oil(2725 Gallons),oil filters(1 Ton),and for town roads with a properly recorded layout, it is to anti freeze (110 Gallons) on a regular basis. The our advantage to update this inventory. The depart- Department also established a Gasoline Recycling ment is continuing its research into the status of all Program and collected 145 gallons of old gasoline. town roads. The staff of the department is available to discuss any questions or comments concerning waste reduction ® With assistance from the Town Administrator and the and recycling. Town's Legal Counsel, the Department continued to coordinate the Landfill Capping Project. Landfill Gas • Revenues generated at the Transfer Station are as Migration, Town-generated Solid Waste on adjacent follows: properties were investigated and extensive subsur- face investigations were completed during the winter Sticker Sales $126,735 months. At this writing, the landfill gas problem has Tipping Fees $238,867 been addressed and negotiations with the owners of Recycling Revenues $4,196 the adjacent property containing solid waste are Total $369,798 proceeding. The Landfill Capping Plans are being prepared accordingly and we intend to commence • The Department received a grant from the Depart- capping operations in the fall of 1999. The projected ment of Environmental Management-MASS Releaf. completion date for the capping is December 1999. This grant provided the Town with over 25 trees for plantings along various roadways. "in kind"matching • Managerial changes at the Transfer Station contin- funds were provided by the Department and include ued smoothly and operations of the facility were not the planting of the trees and future maintenance and adversely affected. The support of Town residents in fertilization until the trees are well established. the recycling effort is appreciated. However, the Department is convinced the volume of recycled The Department also received a Heritage Grantto aid materials can be increased. With the assistance of in the protection of large and unique Heritage Trees. residents,approximately 25%of the solid wastes that These trees have trunk diameters in excess of 32 passed through the station were recycled. Our recy- inches and the grant provided pruning,cabling,fertili- cling effort should be increased as disposal fees at zation, and lightning protection. Again, the Depart- the SEMASS Incinerator will increase dramatically in ment provided the required "in kind" matching ser- the next two years in order to comply with Air Quality vices of other pruning and maintenance carefor these Emission Standards. trees. Solid wastes generated by the Town that passed • The Department continues to work on the roadside through the Station are as follows: cutback program. The pruning and the removal of trees and shrubs from the traveled way are continu- 1. Municipal Solid Waste 3011 Tons ing. The intent of the program is to make the road- 2. Construction and Demolition Debris 1448 Tons ways safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. Total 4458 Tons • The Department acts as the Town's representative Recycled materials on the Cape Cod Joint Transportation Committee and 1. Metals 145 Tons the Organization off SEMASS Communities. We also 2. White Goods 30 Tons provide input to the Parking and Traffic Study Com- a. Newspaper 284 Tons mittee, the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, the 4. Clear Glass 55 Tons Water Quality Task Force, and the Planning Board. 5. Mixed Glass 79 Tons 6. Corrugated Cardboard 44 Tons We welcome input from any and all taxpayers, resi- 7. #1  Plastic 17 Tons dents, and visitors concerning any aspect of the Highway 8. Used Textiles 21 Tons Department and Transfer Station. Please contact us by 9. Cans 40 Tons phone at(508)240-3790, by Fax at(508)240-3792, by E- 10. Miscellaneous 15 Tons Mail at tohiway @cape.com, or by US Mail at 19 School Road, Orleans, MA 02653. 120 In closing,I would like to extend my thanks to all other 1998. Within a few months the house was fully leased. Town Departments for their assistance and cooperation Canal House is owned and managed by the Lower Cape during 1998. Special thanks go to staff at the Highway Cod Community Development Corporation. The Housing Department and the Transfer Station for their hard work Authority subsidizes 6 of the 8 rooms through a federal and dedication. H.U.D. Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation grant, and serves on the coordinating committee that oversees the Respectfully submitted, general administration of the house. Robert L. Bersin, PE Manager In addition to this new program,we own and manage Tonset Woods--100 apartments for low-income elderly or persons with disabilities, and 11 family rental apartments. HISTORICAL COMMISSION We administer 12 state-funded rental assistance vouchers (MRVP), and 10 state-funded rental vouchers specifically The Historical Commission continued to proceed with for people with disabilities (AHVP). We also own two the creation of a National Register Historic District on Main staffed residences for persons with mental retardation,and Street from the Barley Neck inn to Route 28, with the subsidize the rent in a staffed residence for persons with additional properties on Monument and Tonset Roads. mental illnesses. Representatives of the Massachusetts Historical Commis- The Orleans Housing Authority also serves as prop- sion and Tremont Preservation Services made presenta- erty manager for the Eastham Housing Authority, which tions at a public meeting held August 19th at the Orleans owns 12 affordable rental apartments. Our management Historical Society. contract with the Provincetown Housing Authority con- In August, the Commission voiced concern at cluded at the end of 1998. changes proposed at the intersection of Main Street and Respectfully submitted, Tonset Roads by the State Department of Public Works. Andrea Hibbert With action by the Masasachusetts Historical Commission Chairman and excellent coverage by the local press, the State is redesigning the proposed changes to be more in keeping with the historic nature of the neighborhood. The changes HOUSING TASK FORCE will be presented at a public meeting by the Orleans Highway Supervisor. The Housing Task Force has been plugging away at Members of the Historical Commission and of the getting the 12 affordable houses on Opa's Way finally built. Historical Society met with the Park Superintendent at After various legal delays, the May Town Meeting passed Kent's Point in August to determine what artifacts should be the overlay district which gives the zoning permission for preserved when the house is demolished, the project. The Planning Board has also approved it. Champion Builders, whose classic Cape Cod houses in Respectfully submitted, Sandwich are very attractive, has been chosen as the Charles H. Thomsen builder. The Town has hired Alice Boyd to be the grant Chairman administrator for the state grant for the infrastructure. We were sad to see Debbra Barton resign as co-chair HOUSING AUT'HORIT'Y —we also miss Todd Holland, but are most grateful for all they have done. We are fortunate to be joined by Frank Fettig and Bruce Pelton. We have room for one more on the The Orleans Housing Authority has two principal Task Force. areas of responsibility: managing its rental properties and rental assistance programs, and the development of new Respectfully submitted, resources to satisfy the unmet housing needs of the Erica Parra community's lower income population. Additionally, from Chairman time to time, we have entered into contracts with other Lower Cape housing authorities to provide administrative assistance. Canal House, a supportive residence for individuals in recovery from substance abuse, opened in March of 121 INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Several members,Sims McGrath Jr.,Keith Campbell and George Walker,had to resign because of the pressure The charge of the Committee is to provide the Board of personal responsibilities that precluded their continued of Selectmen with advice on types of policies and coverage work on the Committee. The chair appreciates their contri- that best protect the Town in the areas of Workers' Com- butions,as well as the persistent hard work and dedication pensation, property damage, liability, and/or any other of the other members of the committee to this effort. insurance required to protect the Town against claim or Respectfully submitted, loss. Among the areas the Committee continues to monitor Kenneth A. McKusick M.D. are the capping of the landfill as well as the Rock Harbor Chairman area operation and exposures that they present. The Committee believes the coverage and service MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC POWER the Town receives from the present insurance carriers are ADVISORY COMMITTEE E competitive with the market as a whole. The Committee has been successful in getting multi-year commitments On February 4, 1998, the Board of Selectmen voted from carriers to protect against increasing costs. to appoint a Municipal Electric Power Advisory Committee Claims have been processed and settled with dis- to research the Town's options for the supply of electricity patch by the insurance companies or by the Town under the recently approved Electric Utility Restructuring Administrator's Office Manager using the contingent Self- Legislation,Chapter 164 of the Acts of 1997. The Commit- Insurance Fund. The Town continues to self-insure prop- tee was charged with investigating the merits and short- erty valued at under$40,000. comings of various vendors' proposals, informing and updating the Board of Selectmen throughout the process, Respectfully submitted, and presenting recommendations and findings to the Merwin B. Smith Board. Secretary As a result of the Committee's findings and recom- mendations, and pursuant to a vote by the Board of Selectmen, the Town entered into a contract with LOCAL COMPREHENSIVE NEChoice on October 23, 1998 for the supply of electricity to all municipal buildings. PLANNING COMMITTEE Respectfully submitted, Continuing on the extensive previous work,the reor- W. Curtis Collyer ganized Committee has endeavored to complete a tong Robert Hulick Mange Plan for the Town. The effort has been materially David Withrow augmented by the arrival of Town Planner George Meservey and the selection of the firm Whiteman and OLD KINGS HIGHWAY REGIONAL Taintor of Hopkington, represented by Christi Wrigley, as consultant to the Committee. HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEE The Committee has held twice monthly meetings and The following is the town report from the Old King's striven to involve our fellow townspeople through publicity Highway Regional Historic District Committee: in the newspapers and use of the Town web site. A well attended public hearing was held in August, 1998, on a Applications for Certification of Appropriate- proposed Vision Statement following initial study by the ness approved -21 Town's committees, boards and commissions. In Decem- Applications for Certification of Exemption ap- ber, nearly two hundred townspeople participated in a proved - 14 successful workshop led by our consultant on the future of the Village Center. The officers for 1998 are: Bill Quinn, Chairman; Soren Olsen, Secretary; Betty Schuman, Clerk; Pam It is the intent of the Committee to complete the Plan Quinn; Ken Coleman; and Dorie Klimshuck. in this current year 1999. During the winter months we will have worked to complete drafts of each of the chapters. In Respectfully submitted, the spring and early summer these drafts will be taken to Betty Schuman hearings for public comment before final refinement and Clerk writing. 122 OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE Namequoit Bog — 22.5 acres at 160 Namequoit Town Meeting approved the expenditure of$810,000 Road for its natural resource and scenic values for for four purchases to protect permanently 34.65 acres. $100,000 at May Town Meeting. The Orleans Conserva- tion is the highest yearly level of land preservation by the tion Trust sold the conservation restriction to the Town and Town in ten years. A combination of fee purchases and raised another $85,000 in private donations to buy the conservation restrictions was used to preserve this open Namequoit Bog. The parcel consists of 5 acres of develop- space. These are: able upland and 17.5 acres of wetland, which drains into Paw Wall Pond and Pleasant Bay. Public access for In fee: walking and nature study will be allowed under the Trust's Gavigan--1.92 acres at 17-19 Wildflower Lane for management. conservation and/orothergeneral municipal purposes The use of conservation restrictions, or land ease- for$350,000 at May Town Meeting. The parcel includes two cottages which the Parks Department plans to use. ments,allowed the Town to protect in perpetuity the largest The Selectmen have been asked to conduct a land use number of acres most efficiently. The Committee is most study of the property prior to deciding on additional munici- appreciative of the Orleans Conservation Trust's initiative pal uses. Maintenance and broader development of a and assistance in bringing these two conservation restric- wildlife corridor from Cape Cod Bay to the interior marsh tians to Town Meeting. Conservation restrictions play an and wetlands is suggested for conservation purposes. The increasingly important role in helping the Town and private Commonwealth purchased the Gavigan front 1.0 acre on landowners to preserve land from development. If the the Bay for$500,000. This purchase was contingent on the Town plans to save half of its remaining developable land as open space,it will have Town's approval to buy the back parcel. The State plans to do so by promoting the greater remove the cottage on this parcel and to do hydrology use of conservation restrictions. studies to determine whether to remove the revetment. Pathways Project Christian-7.85 acres at 80 Portanimicut Road for In June, the County awarded Orleans a $50,000 preservation, open space, conservation and passive Pathways Grantfor the Committee's proposal fora conser- recreation for $345,000 at November Town Meeting vation restriction to protect permanently 18 acres of dune The house will be removed at no cost to the Town to restore and marshland with beach walking rights of approximately the property to its natural state. There is public access for 1,375 feet on Cape Cod Bay. This would connect the walking and picnicking. Protection of this property from Skaket Beach area south to Namskaket Creek at the development provides an important upland buffer to a Brewster line. The project was reviewed with the State's bordering Atlantic white cedar swamp. On the north side of Department of Environmental Management for possible the cedar swamp is land protected by the Orleans Conser- support and funding. Their review and appraisals are vation Trust, which combines with the swamp and the pending. Christian property to save a corridor for wildlife and SAND greenspace of over 20acres linking wetlands bordering the Namequoit River and Arey's Pond to the north to open The Committee participates in the SAND(Scenic and areas south of Portanimicut Road. This is the Town's firs# Natural Diversity) Program Task Force established by the land purchase to qualify for the Land Bank's 50%-matching Selectmen in the fall to pursue a grant from the Common- funds from the state, contributing almost$117,000 for the wealth for the purchase of open space solely for the parcel. In addition, the Town is filing for a state Self Help Purposes of the protection and production of drinking Grant. water. This is a cooperative effort with Brewster to protect land in the area of Nickerson State Park and Baker's Pond The Committee wishes to acknowledge the strong where the water flows easterly and supplies our municipal support it received for these two efforts from the Conserva- wells. Additional areas within Orleans and Brewster may tion Commission,the Orleans Supporters of Open Space, be considered. neighbors and the voters. Land 18antc .Conservation restriction The Committee actively supported the passage of the Gallagher-2.38 acres at 77 Portanimicut Road for Cape Cod Land Bank Bill and was very happy to see scenic easement for$15,000at May Town Meeting. The Orleans support its passage with the largest plurality(71%) conservation restriction permanently protects the scenic of any Cape town. We believe this strong level of support vista of the pastureland at Lime Brick Farm and prohibits demonstrates Orleans'commitment to the preservation of any alteration that might impair its natural resource values open space and to the need to control development. or scenic quality. Approval of the Land Bank provides a defined source of 123 revenue that will help to focus attention on pursuing acqui- the budget and with school support, much thanks is given sition priorities rather than market availabilities. The Com- to the taxpayers who were very supportive of these efforts mittee has been consulting with the Board of Selectmen, at Town Meeting. We would not be able to continue to the Orleans Conservation Trust and others to define priori- maintain the high level of achievement and success without ties. The May Town Meeting referred to the Open Space the financial support of our citizens. Committee for further study a citizens' petition article for bonding before the final Bill was defined. On the advice of The School Committee thanked Jacqueline Town Counsel, the Committee made no recommendation Reynolds for her service and efforts,as she completed her to the Special Town Meeting and has the matter under term as Committee member. In her place, we welcomed review. Frances Hefner, who brings a great deal of experience in the educational field to her position. Please feel free to It is obvious to the Committee that the Land Bank will attend any of our Committee meetings, held at the school not fulfill all our desires, or provide as many funds as has library typically on the third Monday of the month at 4:00 Town Meeting during the past ten years. But the Open p.m. Space Committee considers the Land Bank an important tool to help the Town to focus on its long-term goals for the We look forward to 1999 with a great deal of excite- protection of open space. Those goals require as many ment and enthusiasm for all of the wonderful things hap- tools as the Town can provide. Both Town Meeting pening at the school. The year will also mark the end of an appropriations and private donations will continue to be era with the completion of the tenure of Lester P.Albee as important. If we hope to meet the land preservation goals School Principal. We are confident that we will carry on many of us desire, the use of conservation restrictions will well, but Les'leadership,dedication,and true commitment have to increase and neighborhood associations will need to the school children of Orleans will surely be missed. to assist and supplement the efforts of the Trust. These public and private efforts of the past must continue if we are Respectfully submitted, to keep pace. John P. McCormick Chairman Respectfully submitted, Allen K. Gibbs Chairman PARKS AND BEACHES The year 1998 was a busy year for the Parks and ORLEANS ELEMENTARY Beaches Department. Attendance at the beaches in- creased by nine percent. Nauset Beach was full 12 days SCHOOL COMMITTEE and Skaket Beach was full 45 days. The sale of off road vehicle stickers increased by eight percent.The limit for the This year was a very challenging and rewarding time number of self-contained vehicles allowed on the beach at at Orleans Elementary School. Student achievement con- one time was reached on three weekends and the limit on tinues as the top priority of the School Committee, and all day vehicles was reached on seven days. indications are that the school is continuing with its impres- sive record. The following are comparisons of beach revenue totaled by the beach season for 1997 and 1998. The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) testing arrived on the scene for the first Revenue Source 1998 1997 time in May. All of the fourth-grade students participated in Nauset Daily Parking 258,885 241,242 a grueling series of tests. We are pleased to report that Stickers 83,262 79,176 Orleans had the highest test scores of any elementary Motel Coupons 10,415 8,400 school on the Cape and Islands. There is much to be Skaket Parking 57,240 49,069 refined with the tests and they are but one indicator of Off Road Vehicles 288,350 266,460 student achievement, but everyone in Town can be proud Concessions 65,000 54,000 of the accomplishments of our students,teachers,admin- istrators, and staff. Plans are underway to make some much-needed repairs to the playground and to make improvements consistent with disability/accessibility guidelines. As with 124 The following is the lifeguard report for the 1998 On a sad note, we lost a cherished colleague when season. Kathryn(Mitz)Wilson passed away on July 27, 1998. Mitz worked at the Skaket Beach gatehouse and her colleagues Activity Nauset Skaket Pilgrim and beach visitors will surely miss her sense of humor, First Aids 269 46 26 laugh, and smile. Assists 38 10 2 Lost Children 59 11 3 We are always looking for ways to improve services Rescue Squad Response 8 1 0 to taxpayers and visitors.If any visitor or resident of Orleans No Swimming 3 has an idea they would like to share for improvements to Restricted Swimming 6 our parks, beaches, buildings or conservation areas, please drop us a line at P.O.Box 122,Orleans, MA 02653, Monitoring and protection of endangered and threat- call us at (508) 240-3775, fax us at (508) 255-6157 or E- ened species at Nauset Beach continued. We had 36 mail us at tonarks @ca eg cony.We would really like to hear Piping Plover nests in 1998.Productivity forfledged chicks from you. was .75 per pair. There were 12 pairs of Least Terns on Nauset Spit and on New Island we had 1766 pairs of In closing, I would like to thank all the other Town Common Tern, three pair of Roseate Terns, two pair of Departments for their help and cooperation,especially the Arctic Tern, no Black Skimmers, and 498 pair of Laughing Police and Fire Departments who we rely on heavily. Gulls. Respectfully submitted, Our free Monday night concert series at Nauset Paul Fulcher Beach continues to be a big hit thanks to the hard work of Parks Superintendent Dorothy Palin. Three new tennis courts and a twenty-car parking lot were built at the Elementary School. A new handicapped ramp was installed at Pilgrim Lake and a second handi- capped beach wheelchair was purchased. The workload of the department continues to grow ` each year with the addition of open space purchases, new tennis courts, new playgrounds new walking trails, new plantings on Town properties as well as increased use of all parks, playing fields and beaches. In the FY 1999 budget we have 900 fewer labor man- l hours budgeted then we did in FY 1979 and the amount of areas to maintain has increased by 30 percent since that date. With the increase in workload and no substantial increase in staffing, we cannot continue to maintain the looks of Town properties at the level they have been maintained in the past. would like to thank my staff for their continued hard work and dedication,especially for this past year when we s were without one full-time labor person for the whole year a and the Department's working foreman was out injured for three months during the busy spring season. The bandstand at Nauset Beach offers peaceful Thanks to the following organizations and people for relaxation at the end of a busy day during any their continued support of donations and/or volunteer la- season - with free concerts on Monday nights bor: Minot (Joe) Reynolds, Fred Perrault, John Murphy, during July and August. Russ Ford, Orleans Improvement Association, Orleans Athletic Association, Orleans Cardinals, Connie LeClair, Richard Houghton, Roy Laine, Judy Dalmus, Richard White, Philo Wilson, Bruce McCutcheon, and Cinnamon Swable. 125 PLANNING BOARD The Planning Department provides staff support for numerous boards and committees. The latter half of In early September 1998 the new Directorof Planning calendar 1998 focused on establishing a work plan to and Community Development George Meservey was complete the comprehensive plan and present it to voters hired. After more that one year with no Planner,the Board at a subsequent meeting. The Town has retained the heartily welcomed Mr. Meservey. consulting firm of Whiteman&Taintorto assist in this task. The Planning Department is coordinating the data gather- The Planning Board approved two Definitive Subdivi- ing and rewriting,and will provide all mapping for the plan. sion Plans, which created 17 buildable lots. One of those Anticipated completion date for the final draft is late spring, plans created 12 lots for affordable homes, which will be with possible consideration at a fall 1999 Town Meeting. used for affordable housing. The Planning Board also The department is assisting the Housing Task Force endorsed fourteen Approval Not Required Plans,creating in bringing the long-awaited Baker's Pond affordable hous- e new buildable lots. The total of new buildable lots created through the Planning Board in 1998 was nineteen. ing subdivision to fruition. When completed,this project will provide 12 single-family homes for low and moderate- Seven public hearings were held in conjunction with income families. the Tree Warden for the trimming or removal of trees on 1999 will focus on updating the Orleans Conserva- scenic roads. tion Recreation and Open 5 ace Plan. This plan is The Planning Board welcomed a new associate essential to qualify the Town for state grants to purchase member, Rosemary Plesset. Ms. Plesset replaced Stan open space, and must be revised every five years. Hart, whose term was up in June 1998. Other projects that the Planning Department will Some Planning Board members also serve on other facilitate are village improvements and implementing the boards/committees: F. John Wherry represents the Plan- Pleasant Bay Management Plan. ning Board on both the Water Advisory Board and the Golf Course Study Committee; Mark Zivan and Alan Conklin The department is currently in the process of convert- represent the Planning Board on the Zoning Bylaw Task ing the town's Geographic Information System data to a more user-friendly so Force; and, Rosemary Plesset represents the Planning software. G1S is a computer mapping Board on the Local Comprehensive Planning Committee system that can provide quick and reliable graphic informa- (LCPC). The Planning Board is in the process of appointing Lion to help town officials make good, informed decisions. non-Planning Board member as their second represen- The new system will initially be installed in the Assessing, a a Woe to the LCPC. Planning, Highway, Police and administrative depart- ments. Among the attributes that will be built into the Respectfully submitted, system will be property data, zoning, streets, land use, Alan Conklin wetlands, and infrastructure. The system has broad mu- Chairman nicipal applications, and will be utilized by numerous de- partments in the coming years. Respectfully submitted, PLANNING DEPARTMENT George Meservey Director of Planning and The Planning Department has had a full staff since Community Development September 1998. Much of the past year's activity was interim in nature to keep essential functions operating until a new Planning Director was hired. The office coordinates PLEASANT RAY RESOURCE the activities of the Planning Board, Site Plan Review MANAGEMENT PLAN Committee, Local Comprehensive Plan Committee, and Zoning Bylaw Task Force. Administrative oversight is The past year was an eventful one for the Pleasant provided to the Conservation and Building Departments. It gay Resource Management Plan. The draft plan was is the intent of Planning personnel to provide for efficient completed early in the year and,following public hearings, and timely review of all development applications and to the plan was finalized in the spring. A vote at the Orleans assist town officials in establishing short and long-range Annual Town Meeting authorized the Board of Selectmen policies that will benefit the community. to negotiate a Memorandum of Agreement with the other participating towns. This was completed and the plan was 126 formally adopted by the Town at the November 16th POLICE DEPARTMENT Special Town Meeting. Both Harwich and Chatham have approved the Plan and there continues to be hope that The Police Department had a very busy year in 1998. Brewster will eventually vote to join what is now the Pleas- As you can see from the statistics below there was a lot of ant Bay Management Alliance. activity both with traffic and criminal business. During the Implementation of the Plan will be through the work of Year we lost two, long term, dedicated employees to aTeehnical Advisory Committee made up of four members retirement. Lieutenant John C. Fitzpatrick retired after 37 from each town. The Orleans Selectmen have appointed Years,and Sergeant Richard N.Smith retired after29 years the managers of Planning, Conservation, Health and the of employment with the police department. We all wish Harbormaster's Departments to ensure that the Town's them a long and satisfying retirement. Also during this year concerns will be addressed. Oversight will come from the retired Sergeant Peter Keyes passed away and will be sadly missed by all who knew and worked with him. Alliance Steering Committee with one member from each town. This year saw a lot of activity in the business areas of As of early February,work has begun by the Techni- town and an increase in loitering and vandalism that went cal Committee to set timing and resource priorities for the along with it. We are planning a concentrated effort to coming year. There is also a grant proposal being made attack these activities in the next year. under the three town Alliance banner for the development The following chart shows some selected areas of of a Bay-wide water quality monitoring program based activity for the Orleans Police Department during 1998. largely on the work that is already underway in Orleans. Officers made 1,203 motor vehicle stops and issued 670 The management program will be an ongoing pro- citations. They made 178 arrests for crimes and took 44 cess and is aimed at protecting what is one of Orleans` intoxicated people into protective custody. In all 11,159 finest resources. In the course of the Plan development,we calls for service were processed by the Department. have learned how the Bay touches the lives of so many of INCIDENTS INVESTIGATED IN 1998 our citizens. Some earn their living from the Bay; some enjoy it for boating and other recreation; for many, their Alarms responded to 813 pleasure comes from viewing the Bay in its many moods Assaults 26 from shore. The Alliance's role is to help ensure that one Breaking and entering (burglary) 57 hundred years from now the residents of all the towns will Disturbances 105 be able to get the same pleasure from Pleasant Bay as we Domestic abuse situations 81 enjoy today. Drug related incidents 7 Respectfully submitted, Missing persons 20 R. Bruce Hammatt, Jr. Traffic stops 1,325 Orleans Steering Committee Member OUI alcohol or drugs 30 Harassing/obscene phone calls 42 Well-being checks 376 Larcenies 164 Liquor law violations 2 Rapes 1 Stolen cars 5 Trespassing 59 Vandalisms 112 Motor vehicle citations 581 Motor vehicle accidents 412 Sudden deaths investigated 9 Licenses to carry firearms issued 91 Firearms ID cards issued 48 x. Arrests made 220 Protective custodies made 54 Total calls for service handled 12,474 u Total miles driven 175,650 And they're off...af the annual Meetinghouse Pond Respectfully submitted,William Stone Small Boat Race. Police Chief 127 RECREATION 1998 showed a continuation of increased numbers in our seasonal programs. The Orleans Community Center and the newly opened Finch Regional Skateboard Park offered more non-traditional recreational activities. The Community Center offered Arts and Crafts during the summer morning program,evening hours for Youth Center activities Monday-Wednesday-Friday and Saturday eve- nings, space for local Cub Scout and Brownie meetings, and non-summerYouth Center hours Friday afternoons for elementary-aged students and Friday and Saturday evening hours for middle school and high school students. The Finch Skateboard Park was open year-round(weather permitting) and used by 30 Orleans participants. During the summer months, programs offered and the number of participants were: Swimming — 474 youth and 16 adults; Tennis— 107 youth and 36 adults; and the Summer Recreation Program—242. The on going Adult . Fitness Class had 45 participants. Fall programs offered were: Instructional Soccer for Soaring to new heights at the Finch Skateboard Park. grades K-2-42 boys and 22 girls; recreational Soccer for grades 3-8—74 boys and 48 girls; and Field Hockey—45 REGISTRARS girls. BOARD OF Offered during the winter months were: Instructional In 1998,the Board of Registrars certified voters at the Basketball for grades 2-3 — 39 boys and 22 girls; Recre- annual Town Meeting held on May 11th and 12th and the ational Basketball for grades 4-8 --47 boys and 39 girls; Special Town Meeting held on November 16th. We had Pre-school and Primary Grade Movement and Ball Skills-- four late day registration sessions for new voters so they 37; Free Public Skating Program — 177; and a Hoops for would be eligible to vote in the upcoming Town Meeting and Heart Fund raiser for the American Heart Association—28. Town elections in May, the state primary election on September 15th, the Federal election on November 3rd Spring programs offered were: Instructional Softball and the Special Town Meeting on November 16th. We for grades 1-2—28; Instructional Baseball for grades 1-2— certified absentee ballots for Town elections, the state 40; Recreational Softball for grades 3-6—72; and Recre- primary election and the Federal election. ational Baseball for grades 3-6—82. During January 1998,we conducted the annual cen- We continue to offer a wide range of activities with sus, which included the school census and the listing of quality instruction and a professional staff. Dedicated dogs in town. The total population as of December 1998 volunteer coaches, well-maintained fields (Parks Depart- was 7,017, of whom 5,387 were registered voters. There ment staff)and excellent school facilities(Orleans Elemen- were 965 Democrats, 1,536 Republicans,2,885 registered tary School and Nauset Middle School)allow for continued as unenrolled and 1 registered Libertarian. success in all our programs. Respectfully submitted, Respectfully submitted, Ann Fettig Brendan Guttmann Chairman Recreation Director 128 SEA CALL FARM SHELLFISH ADVISORY COMMITTEE BUILDING COMMITTEE The charge to the Shellfish Advisory Committee is to Atthe MayTown Meeting,voters approved an expen- study and make recommendations on issues pertaining to diture of$140,000 for the renovation of the Sea Call Farm shellfish management and on proposed changes to the building for public use. The Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter town's Shellfish Regulations. The Committee consists of School won a grant for$50,000 to establish a program at seven members,appointed by the Board,who serve over- the building once renovations have been completed. The lapping three-year terms. use of the building will be available to all residents of the Town of Orleans,and it is hoped that it will be a true multi- During the first half of the year, the Committee's generational center and a living part of our Town. discussions and activities were centered around the Pleas- ant Bay Resource Management Plan. The Committee The Board of Selectmen appointed members to the supported the plan but was concerned about how signato- Commlttee on August 12, 1998. The Committee first met Ties to the plan could effect land and water management in as a group on August 25th to receive their charge and to neighboring non-member towns. review procedures. The Committee has met on Wednes- day afternoons at 4:30 p.m. in Room C at the Town Hall year was discussion of the proposed rewrite of the Town since September 9, 1998. Shellfish Regulations. Since there are no shellfishermen Early discussions revolved around possible uses and on the Committee,the most germane input was from local design of the building. We were presented with a plan, shellfishermen attending the meeting. which had been submitted at Town Meeting, which in- volved entirely gutting the building and ending up with one The Committee is presently downtasix members due large room. Many questions were raised about what was to the term expirations of two valued officers: John Finan actually included in the estimate of $140,000. Mark and Brian Gibbons. Two members'terms expire in 1999. McKenzie, the design engineer who had drawn the plan before the Committee was established,came to one of our Respectfully submitted, John H. Baldwin meetings to assist us. We subsequently held meetings with the Finance Manager, David Withrow, and the Building Chairman Inspector,Jon Eitelbach,to address concerns over volun- teer participation,building code issues atthe property,and possible money questions should we decide to go with -. another plan. _ The first week of January 1999,we submitted a plan w� to the Town Administrator to put out a proposal for architec- tural or engineering services. We opted for a less intrusive plan than the original, leaving the two existing rooms plus the office where they were. We will renovate the street- facing porch and add handicapped access, as well as adding a new kitchenette and two bathrooms, one handi- capped accessible. We will also add handicapped parking spaces near the entrance. We continue to pursue the charge given to us of renovating the Sea Call Farm building for public use and 1 x e hope to have it accomplished in a timely manner. !Never too young to sample the fare of a fresh catch. Respectfully submitted, Joanne Amaru Secretary 129 SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE Our programming for children during 1998 was attended by 1,744 people. Among many outreach programs, Snow The Site Plan Review Committee reviews commer- Library was host to over 100 students and parents at a cial development projects involving new construction,large College Night in September. additions and changes of use. The charge of the committee The Friends of Snow Library continued their support is to: 1)ensure compliance with the state and local regula- tions;and 2)workwith the site designers to ensure that new of the library through book sales, membership contribu- business developments and redevelopment are safe and tions and volunteer hours. The Friends contributed convenient for the public. $12,000 towards the purchase of books, videos and audio books for the library. Over fifty volunteers contributed There were 20 meetings held in 1998. There were 33 2,000 hours of service in such areas as book mending, informal and 10 formal reviews. There were 16 additions/ shelving, mail and newspaper pickup, display cases, and renovations, 6 changes of use and 11 new structures services to home-bound residents. Lifetime Learning, reviewed. Sunday at Snow programs and the popular Summer Children's series were all sponsored by the Friends in Many prospective business owners were helped 1998. early on in their business planning process by meeting with the Site Plan Review Committee to learn about the regula- Anne O'Brien, Director for the last three years, re- the process involved with opening a new business. signed effective December 31, 1998. Mary Reuland, Assistant Director, was selected as Director, effective Respectfully submitted, January 1, 1999. George Meservey Respectfully y submitited, Nora Hersey, Chairman Board of Trustees for Snow Library SNOW LIBRARY Snow Library provides educational, recreational, ref- erence, children's and young adult's services for an edu- cated, active public. The library collection totals 53,033' 4 items, including print and audiovisual formats as well as , electronic subscriptions. Snow Library is a member of the tea' Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing (CLAMS) network, giving patrons access to collections throughout the state. There were 8,834 registered borrowers as of July 30, 1998. Circulation for the year was 126,644 items (81,170 y_ adult books, 23,625 juvenile books, 1,280 compact discs, 12,764 video cassettes, and 6,631 audio books). Over 128,000 people visited the library and 7,003 questions �x were answered by the reference librarians. Snow Library...always a warm and friendly place, even Children's Services at Snow Library during 1998 on a cold day. included a very successful summer reading program on the statewide theme,"Unlock the Mystery:READY', Duringthe last week of June, 124 children registered to participate in the reading program which included weekly programs and SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING contests as well as keeping a reading log of the books they ADVISORY COMMITTEE had read overthe course of the seven week program. Over half of those registered completed the program and were given their certificates signed by Acting Governor Paul The Committee submitted a detailed report concern- given at the end of August. A Saturday morning story ing a proposal far the reconfiguration of the Transfer time was added to our story hour schedule in September. Station. This report entailed a great deal of time and effort. We studied operations in various Cape towns and gathered 130 information from the Internet of how towns of our size and Nauset High School. We expect to offer a variety of vacation resort complexity, with a large influx of tourist summer programs in 1999. We are committed to graduat- season visitors, operate their transfer stations. We at- ing every student who is willing to make the effort neces- tempted to outline a plan that would enhance the traffic flow sary to succeed. and make recycling more user-friendly. At Orleans Elementary School, the Town bids a We continue to explore better and more efficient ways grateful farewell to Principal Les Albee, who has led Or- of recycling, with the purpose of achieving the recycling leans Elementary School since 1973. Our fourth-graders' goals of the Department of Environmental Protection. We exemplary performances on the MCAS tests are but the have assisted in providing information for Commonwealth most recent testimonial to his successful tenure. Orleans equipment grants,which are now based upon our recycling will hire a new principal to welcome ourstudents in Septem- percentages. ber,but we will not soon replace Mr.Albee's quiet,effective leadership. We have assisted in the distribution of used paint that is collected at the Transfer Station. This program has The challenges of public education in 1999 are saved a considerable amount of money because it keeps greater than at any time in recent memory. Your, public paint out of the hazardous waste collection. We have also schools are ready to meet these challenges, with the assisted the Fire Department in our one-day Hazardous continuing support of the townspeople. We are grateful for Waste Collection by interviewing residents and gathering your support in the past, and confident we will continue to information. deserve it in the future. We are continually striving to improve our Gift House Respectfully submitted, operation. We have invited our loyal Gift House volunteers Michael B. Gradone to attend some of our meetings and have instituted many of Superintendent of Schools their recommendations. Transfer Station personnel have also been encouraged to provide us with information for our advisory recommendations. TOWN HALL FEASIBILITY Respectfully submitted, STUDY COMMITTEE Burton M. Golov Chairman The Town Hall Feasibility Study Committee met bi- monthly in 1998 to prepare,with public input, documenta- tion leading to warrants for the design and construction of an updated town hall. The committee obtained input from SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS the Economic Development Council, the Local Compre- hensive Planning Committee, the Orleans Improvement Education Reform became law in Massachusetts in Association,the Chamber of Commerce as well as partici- 1993; in 1998, it came of age. pation in the December Village Center workshop. Copies of our meeting minutes were shared with the Planning Last May, virtually every fourth, eighth, and tenth- Board, the Site Plan Review Board, the Traffic Study grader in the state took the first Massachusetts Compre- Committee and the Planning Department. hensive Assessment Tests in English, mathematics and science. A history test will be added this year. Infouryears, Interim Report I (June 1, 1998)was submitted to the high school students will have to pass these examinations Board of Selectmen indicating recommended space to earn a diploma. This year's results were encouraging, needs, growth factors and latest estimates for new con- but Nauset and Orleans must improve,just as every school struction costs as well as expansion and remodeling costs. system in the state must. We are well positioned to meet This report having been approved, the Committee was the high standards set by the Commonwealth. Our 1998 directed to continue the study focusing on the suitability scores compare favorably with other systems, typically and condition of the existing building to meet increasing placing Nauset schools in the top quarter statewide. Cur- public demands as well as the existing site without the riculum and staff development continue at a brisk pace,led existing building. New sites in the downtown area were by Nauset's first Director of Curriculum and Instruction, also to be considered. Linda Medeiros Stevens. New programs have been added, extending the school day for students who need Interim Report II(December 16, 1998)was submitted more instructional time, and adding Saturday classes at to the Board of Selectmen recommending that the existing 131 School Road site continue to be the location of the town hall School District, and we were without an accountant for and a new building on this site be built to replace the old several months. The picture at Tri-Town was very bleak, town hall. With the approval of the Board of Selectmen,the indeed. architectural firm of Brown&Lindquist, Inc.was directed to complete the required engineering studies for the site and But things changed dramatically during the last half of assist in the preparation of this Committee's final report. the year. In May the position of Plant Administrator was This report, with full documentation for its recommenda- eliminated. The administrative duties were reassigned to tions,is scheduled for completion in mid-February 1999 for Chief Operator Jay Burgess, Administrative Secretary presentation to the Board of Selectmen. Upon completion Cyndi Bachman, and members of the Board of of the final report, this Committee will be disbanded as Managers...a big cost saving. In June former Treasurer requested by the Board of Selectmen. Jim Nowack,was hired on a free lance basis to close out the Tri-Town books each month...another big cost saving. Respectfully submitted, William Stokes The Board of Managers scrutinized every detail of the Chairman operation and put together a breakeven budget for FY99. Personnel changes,office equipment upgrades,a watchful eye on operating expenses, greatly improved morale among employees, the Great Pumpkin giveaway in Octo- s yg' p ber,and the return of some of our customers who had taken their business elsewhere are some of the reasons we can zr f r e port a "Net Income" of $67,000 for July to December . , 1998...a sharp contrast in every way to the first half of the year. Thanks to all of the employees at Tri-Town who didn't give up when times were tough. Thanks also to George Flemming and Tom Newton, my colleagues on the Board of Managers from Brewster and Eastham, who spent countless hours sorting out problems and helping to solve them. The turnaround of Tri-Town in 1998 is a success story for the books. Respectfully submitted, A quiet Town Hall waits to serve the citizens of Orleans. Beverly G. Singleton Orleans Representative TRI-TOWN SEPTAGE TREATMENT Board of Managers PLANT The Tri-Town Septage Treatment Plant did a com- VETERANS' GRAVES OFFICER plete turnaround in 1998...from a very bleak first half to an amazingly bright year end. Operational statistics were I hereby present my annual report of the Graves pretty much the same as in previous years,with about 8.85 Registration Officer as follows. There were six veterans million gallons of septage moving through the plant. All buried in the Orleans cemetery during 1998, bringing the effluent was within DEP permit limits. total veterans buried in Orleans to 434,plus there were four The FY98 budget was a deficit budget and we had to othersthatwere unmarked in the past,making a total of 438 ask member towns for money to make up the difference. graves decorated this past year. The Board of Managers discussed running a jointoperation . The National Cemetery in Bourne has helped keep with the Yarmouth/Dennis facility in order to save money, the number of veterans buried in Orleans at a reduced but could not find a way to make that work. Paperwork to number. closeout the construction grants was delivered to DEP in May,but we still had not received final payment at the end Again, I ask of you to report any unmarked veterans' of the year. Plant Treasurer, Jim Nowack, resigned in graves in the cemetery. These oversights are unavoidable. January to accept a position with the Nauset Regional 132 I was proud to be able to keep every grave marked The Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod contin- with a flag this past year. We should never forget those that ues to provide both the town-sponsored public health served to keep us a free Nation. programs, and the third party reimbursable home health services for the people of Orleans. Our specialty care Respectfully submitted, includes: Skilled Nursing, High Tech IV Therapies,Oncol- Robert 1:3. Larrimore ogy/Comfort Care, Psychiatric Nursing, Maternal-Child Veterans' Graves Registration Officer Health, Enterostomal Therapy, HIV/AIDS Services, Medi- cal Social Work, Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy, Home Health Aides, and Care on Call Private Duty Nursing. Our Wellness Programs include: Commu- nity Education, Support Groups, Immunization Flu Clinics, .wtt- Health Screenings, Worksite Wellness, Child Day Pro- grams, and Breast and Cervical Cancer Initiatives. • The Town appropriation enables the VNA of Cape - - -- - Cod to provide free nursing/patient assessment visits;town employee immunizations;adult immunization for flu,pneu- monia and tetanus boosters;infant and children's immuni- - nation; blood pressure screening at various sites; arid cholesterol, colorectal cancer, skin cancer, prostate can- ,., cer, and diabetes screenings. All of these initiatives are planned in concertwith the Town of Orleans Health Depart- ;' ment. A limited number of home visits to new mothers and children, follow-up for communicabie diseases, and other community health assessments are also included in the appropriation. i s - In addition to the funding sources such as Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance or Town appropriation, the VNA actively seeks funds through grants,an Annual Mem- _ bership Drive and many fund raising events. These funds are needed to broaden the scope of community services Remembering those who protected our freedom. offered and to help to support home health services for those Orleans residents whole health insurance coverage is inadequate or nonexistent: VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION The VNA of Cape Cod is committed to a high quality OF CAPE C ®, INC. of community and home health care and prides itself for its responsiveness to the needs of the community. We wel- Effective January 1,1998,the Chatham-Orleans Vis- come all questions and comments from Town residents, iting Nurse Association, the Visiting Nurse Association of directed to the Office of Community Services and Pro- Upper Cape Cod, and the Visiting Nurse Association of grams,located in Chatham,or to our main office in Dennis. Central & Outer Cape Cod merged to create the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod, Inc. This newly formed Respectfully submitted, corporation operates under the Cape Cod Healthcare Djordje J. Soc System, which includes two hospitals and over twenty Director human service organizations. We are proud of a long, Community Services& Programs thoughtful, community and staff inclusive process, which led to this merger. We believe that we have created an outstanding home health care organization, which will serve its community with unprecedented clinical depth and commitment to excellence while eliminating administrative duplication. We provide the same small town care, with high tech efficiency. All services provided to the Town of Orleans will be coordinated by our Community Services Department, located in our Chatham office. 133 WATER ADVISORY BOARD mately 500 acre main watershed, the location of 6 of the Town's 7 wells. At the 1998 May Town Meeting,an article Throughout the year, the Water Advisory Board has pertaining to this issue was indefinitely postponed, and a worked with the Water Superintendent and the Water second article was withdrawn. Subsequently, the Water Commissioners to define a long range"Master Plan"for the Commissioners directed the Water Advisory Board to Orleans Water System. A number of meetings have been study the issue and make recommendations to the Com- missioners a consulting organization, Comprehensive Envi- on passible recreational uses that would be compatible with the primary use of the watershed, produc- ronmental Inc.,to tailorthe plan to Orleans needs. Thefinal plan is to provide a twenty year projection for future water #ion of the Town water. The Board was also to make needs, requirements for new wells, water treatment facili- recommendations on a Watershed Management Plan. The Board has reviewed previous reports and available ties, improvements for the distribution system and capital costs. The contract with the consultant also includes town information on this issue. After collecting and assess- development of software for a computer model of the entire rng a variety of information, the Board prepared a public Orleans water system,which will enable the department to information piece. Two pubic hearings were held to receive develop potential solutions to operational problems, such citizen opinions on this issue. To accurately describe the as improving "low"flow areas, predicting water pressures current status of the watershed,and to use for planning,the for proposed piping changes,and other issues, The Water Board requested the preparation of a map of the existing Advisory Board has recommended an improved data man- approximately 20 miles of trails on the property. The Board agement system, emphasizing graphical displays as part is currently evaluating the information and making its of the plan. This feature will enable trends to be detected recommendations on the Management Plan for the May more efficiently, so that any necessary corrections can be 1999 Town Meeting. made sooner. Members of the Water Advisory Board prepared two The Board has concerns about issues affecting the articles for the Water Department's annual newsletter, quality of town water. One of these is the possibility of salt Prom the Tap", to help the publics understanding of our water intrusion into our newest Well, number 7. After water system. several internal discussions, the Board, the Water Com- The Board thanks Charles Medchill, Water Superin- missioners and the Water Superintendent, Mr. Medchill, tendent, Susan Brown and other members of the Water met with a consulting hydrogeologist, Dr. Raymond Department for their cooperation. I am grateful to the other Talkington,who proposed several options for studying the members of the Board for their energetic and thoughtful problem. The Board voted to recommend the most com- work for the Board. Our special thanks go to Bob Rich, prehensive testwell study,which has the greatest reliability Marjory Uhl and Paul O'Connor for their previous service in predicting the safe pumping rates for Well 7 while on the Board. preserving high quality water. With the recent passage of the"Land Bank"bill by the Respectfully submitted, voters of Cape Cod, including the Town of Orleans, the Robert J. Wineman Water Advisory Board has voted to recommend that high- Chairman est priority be given to the Town's acquisition of additional property for open space in the zone of contribution of Well 7 in order to protect its water quality. WATER DEPARTMENT Another continuing water quality problem, which af- Our improvement and maintenance projects contin- fects several of our wells now, is the rising level of iron and ued through 1998 with 257 hydrants inspected and re- manganese contaminants. These contaminants do not paired and 233 meters replaced. We also continued the cause any health problems directly but can cause staining semi-annual flushing of the distribution system, of plumbing and laundry. Indirectly,the contaminants may cause added growth of organisms in the distribution sys- 320' of 8" water main was installed at the end of tem. The Water Advisory Board considers this a major Juniper Hill Road eliminating a dead end.This project also issue and voted in favor of the Water Superintendent's provided improved fire protection to that area. request to conduct a pilot study of one or more iron and manganese removal systems. We continued to collect and analyze water quality samples from both our sources and the distribution system For severs! years, there has been consideration by on a weekly basis. We evaluate the information obtained the Town of possible recreational uses of the approxi- from these samples and make whatever changes are needed in an effort to insure the quality of our water. 134 Our consultant, Comprehensive Environmental, Inc. Identify and make application for external public of Merrimack, N.H., completed the master plan for the and private program funding. water department and made a formal presentation in No- vember. The information contained in the report is being The Committee initiated a sixty-seven station fecal utilized by the water department and the Water Advisory coliform collection and analysis project in 1989 and,on the Board in the development of a long range plan. basis of environmental and economic considerations,iden- tified and prioritized twenty-seven storm runoff sites for We continued with our public education programs remediation. In 1992-93 the Town constructed infiltration with the celebration of National Drinking Water Week,the and retention systems at five of these sites at a cost of publication of our annual newsletter and the ninth year of $400,000. The Committee continues to monitor all in- our joint effort with the Elementary School's fifth grade. stalled infiltration systems. Four meet or exceed perfor- mance specifications; that at Jeremiah's Gutter has failed We would like to take this opportunity to express our and is now being retrofitted by the landholder. The Com- appreciation to the water department personnel, the other mittee applied for and received a$140,000 grant from the town departments and the residents of the Town of Or- state for design and installation of five more systems in leans,our customers,for their assistance and cooperation 1994. After considerable delay in getting state design during the past year. approval, construction is scheduled for early 1999 at Kescayogansett Pond, Namequoit Road, Asa's banding, Snow Shore,and Mill Pond as well asat Rock Harborunder PUMPING STATISTICS a separate contract. Seven additional runoff sites are now being assessed as candidates for remediation in 2000- 1997 1998 2001, Pumping 332,773,600 316,938,300 In 1992-1997 the Committee applied for and received Largest Day 2,753,500 2,324,400 grants for a comprehensive ground water flow study and Largest Week 14,830,100 12,404,000 flushing analyses of Nauset Harbor and Pleasant Bay as Services 4,719 4,780 well as a nutrient load modeling program conducted by the Country Commission. The Coastal Zone Management Respectfully submitted, also awarded the town two competitive matching grants, Charles E. Medchiil which enabled the Committee to initiate a nutrient loading Water Superintendent study at ten upper Pleasant Bay stations. The preliminary findings of this study, when measured against the county computer modeling nutrient analysis and parallel studies at other Cape estuaries,point to a need to reexamine land use MARINE WATER QUALITY practices in the Pleasant Bay watershed. The Committee and its Technical Advisory Group are now preparing a TASK FORCE detailed reportand recommendations for submission to the Board of Selectmen in early 1999. The Committee has been charged with accomplish- ment of the following tasks: The Committee proposes to continue all programs in 1999 and to expand its nutrient loading study in Pleasant • Provide early identification of estuarine issues Bay. It has also voted to enter into discussions with the to the Board of Selectmen, town officials and Harwich and Chatham citizen estuarine monitoring pro- agencies. grams and other agencies on a cooperative bay-wide nutrient loading and biological study. The Committee • Recommend action for preservation, improve- anticipates making application tofederal,state,and private ment and/or remediation as required. agencies for program funding. • Design and maintain a database on biological Respectfully submitted, and nutrient indices to estuarine health. Joe McCarthy Chairman • Establish and operate Town Marine Water Quality Laboratory. • Recruit and train a cadre of volunteers for field and laboratory assignments. 135 WEIGHTS & MEASURES ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Sealer of Weights & Measures inspects, tests, The purpose of the Board is to hear and decide seals or condemns all commercial weighing devices. This applications or petitions for Special Permits or Variances includes scales, dry linear measures, apothecary mea- as empowered under the Zoning Bylaws of the Town and sures, gasoline dispensers and oil delivery trucks. In the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, and to addition, the Sealer checks packaged commodities for hear and decide appeals from decisions of the Zoning proper weight, enforces unit pricing regulations, investi- Administrator. gates various complaints and possible violations. The breakdown of activities is as follows: Atotal of 43 cases were submitted;42 were heard and 1 was continued to 1999. Of the 29 Special Permits heard, Scales certified 151 25 were granted, 1 existing Special Permit was modified Scales not sealed 3 and 3 were withdrawn. Of the 6 Variances heard, 4 were Scales condemned 1 granted and 2 denied. Of the 4 cases which combined Apothecary Weights 5 Special Permit and Variance,one granted both and 3 were Gasoline pumps 62 withdrawn. Of the 3 appeals,2 decisions were upheld and Oil trucks 11 one was not. There was one additional open meeting of the Unit pricing inspections 113 Board regarding a lawsuit on Case#1471 on September 9, Complaints investigated, 14 1998 and an Executive Session on December 2, 1998 regarding same. There were 23 regular open meetings in Respectfully submitted, 1998. James R. Ehrhart Respectfully submitted, Richard A. Cole Chairman 136 COMMITTEE MEETINGS Conservation Commission Hearings held on First and Third Tuesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. Work meetings held every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. (except when there is a fifth week in a month) Planning Board Second and Fourth Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Site Plan Review Committee First and Third Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Solid Waste and Recycling First Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. Economic Development Second and Fourth Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. Selectmen Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Board of Appeals First and Third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Board of Health First and Third Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Architectural Review First and Third Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Old King's Highway Historic District Commission First and Third Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Water Advisory Board First and Third Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Commission on Disabilities Second Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Fire Station Cable TV and Telecommunications Second Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Council on Aging Third Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Community Room Snow Library Trustees Second Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Library All other Boards, Committees and Commissions meet on an as needed basis with all meetings posted at the Town Hall through the Town Clerk's office. 137 TOWN OF ORLEANS Conservation Commission -- Administers the COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (Mass. General Law Chapter 131, Section 40) and the Orleans Wetlands By-Law (Code of the Town of Orleans, Chapter 100); Architectural Review Committee — Provides de- manages conservation properties.Working meetings, site sign review of new construction, alterations and additions visits and public hearings scheduled weekly on Tuesdays. to commercial structures located in the various business Seven members, three associates. Chairman Bill Parish, districts of the Town. Five members and two associates. Meets twice monthly on.Thursday evenings. Chairman Council on Aging— Directs the Council on Aging, Chauncey Williams. which is the designated agency to evaluate, promote and encourage new and existing activities and services for the Bikeway Committee—Advocates and supports the older residents of the community. Seven members.Chair- use of bicycling as transportation and recreation and man John Kelly, Co-Chair Regina Collyer. makes recommendations to encourage and facilitate safe cycling within the town. Five members. Meets as needed. Commission on Disabilities — Coordinates and Chairman Richard Morongell. carries out programs designed to meet the problems of persons with disabilities;ensures appropriate accessibility Board of Assessors—Sets policies regarding prop- and compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act and erty valuation; sets tax rates; administers motor vehicle regulations of the state and Town as related to the needs excise and boat excise; hears assessment appeals and of persons with disabilities. Nine members. Committee abatements; reviews exemption applications; and admin- meets once a month. Chairman Brooks Thayer. isters betterments. Three members. Meets on an as needed basis. Chairman Vincent Caruso. Cultural Council—Promotes the arts and humani- ties in the Town of Orleans; reviews Arts Grants Applica- Building Code Board of Appeals — Reviews ap- tions and makes grant awards; administers the Town Hall peals made by builders and individuals from the require- Art Gallery. Up to 22 members. Meets monthly. Chairman meets of the Massachusetts State Building Code. Five Charles Crozier. members. Meets as needed based on applications filed. Chairman Peter Coneen. Economic Development Council—Studies issues affecting the economic health of the Town and the business Cable TV and Telecommunications Advisory community and makes recommendations to the Board of Committee — Works with MediaOne and the Town to Selectmen. Seven members. Meets twice monthly on improve cable TV service; advises the Selectmen on the Wednesday mornings. Chairman Duane Landreth. issuance of franchises; researches a variety of technical and communications issues. Chairman Frank Eaton. Finance Committee ---- Reviews proposed budget and capital plan and warrant articles and provides resi- Cape Cod Regional Tech High School Committee dents with information and recommendations resulting — Formulates and adopts policy for the regional tech from their in depth review and investigation. Committee school system and hires a superintendent. Meets once a meets monthly on Thursday evenings,but more frequently month. Two Orleans representatives appointed by the prior to Town Meeting. Nine members appointed by Town Town Moderator. Moderator. Chairman Sherm Reed. Cape Cod Commission Representative — One Historical Commission—Transmits the Historical person appointed by the Board of Selectmen represents Property Survey to the Massachusetts Historical Commis- the Town at the Cape Cod Commission, which deals with sion. Nominates properties and districts for historic desig- issues of regional significance. Orleans Representative is nation by the State Historical Commission. Seven mem- Herbert Olsen. bers. Meets as needed. Chairman Charles Thomsen. Coastal Resources Committee — A countywide Housing Task Force— Formulates policy and rec- committee which deals with issues relating to coastal ommendations for programs to provide affordable housing areas. Advisory to state and local authorities. Orleans in Orleans. Pursues affordable housing projects. Seven Representative is Jack Rosenquest;Alternate Mark Zivan. members. Meets once a month. Chairman Erica Parra. 138 Insurance Advisory Committee—Provides advice Planning Board — Oversees subdivision of land, and counsel to the Town Administrator and the Selectmen considers long range planning and initiates changes to in connection with the Town's requirements for insurance. zoning by-laws. Seven members. Meets twice monthly on Five members.Meets everythird Thursday morning.Chair- Tuesday evenings. Chairman Al Conklin. man Merwin Smith. Shellfish Advisory Committee — Serves as an Local Comprehensive Planning Committee — advisory committee to the Board of Selectmen on all Works with Town Planner and consultant to research,draft matters relating to the Town's shellfish beds. Seven mem- and present the Local Comprehensive Plan in accordance hers. Meets intermittently. with the charge. Conducts public information campaigns and outreach programs to insure citizen input. Nine mem- Solid Waste and Recycling Advisory Committee bers. Meets at least twice a month. Chairman Ken —Studies issues such as transfer station rates,solid waste McKusick. management strategies and the streamlining of proce- dures for dealing with solid waste and makes recommen- Marine Water Quality Task Force—Studies water dations for improvements. Also, monitors town-wide recy- quality issues; devises alternatives to current practices to cling program and develops public information and educa- protect marine water resources; conducts and analyzes tion program. Meets monthly. Chairman Burt Golov. Town's water quality monitoring program; operates water quality laboratory. Five members. Chairman Joe Water Advisory Board—Compiles information and McCarthy. researches issues relating to the municipal water supply of the Town of Orleans. The Board serves in an advisory Municipal Electric Power Advisory Committee– capacity to the Water Commissioners and the Water Su- Researches the electric industry restructuring process and perintendent. Meets twice monthly on Wednesday after- recommends appropriate action forthe municipality and its noons. Chairman Robert Wineman. citizens. Meets monthly or more frequently as needed. Zoning Board of Appeals—Hears applications and Old King's Highway Historic District Committee petitions for Special Permits and Variances and makes —Administers the Old King's Highway Regional Historic determinations for granting or denying same under the District Act. The Committee reviews and determines the constraints of the Zoning By-Laws of the Town and Mass. appropriateness of exterior architectural features of build- General Laws, Chapter 40A. Hears and decides appeals ings and structures within the District according to the from decisions of the zoning administrator. Meets twice mandates and guidelines of the Act. Five members.Meets monthly on Wednesday evenings, l=ive regular members monthly. Chairman Bill Quinn, Jr. plus three associate members. Chairman Dick Cole. Open Space Committee—Assists the town in the acquisition and preservation of open space; revises and updates the Conservation, Recreation and Open Space Ian;prepares grant applications,assists property owners in keeping private lands preserved as open space. Seven members. Meets once a month or more often as needed. Chairman Allen Gibbs. Personnel Advisory Board— Responsible for the administration of the Town Personnel Classification Plan. Also, conducts inter-town studies of wage rates and em- ployee benefits, mediates disputes over the interpretation of grievance procedure; factors new positions for place- ment in the classification schedule, and refactors existing positions when the position responsibilities have changed. Meets once a month. Chairman Phil Halkenhauser. 139 TOWN OF ORLEANS Town Hail, 19 School Road Orleans, MA 02653 CITIZEN INTEREST FORM Today's Bate Name Street Address Mailing Address(including Zip Code) Home Phone Business Phone Fax E-Mail i Thank you for your interest in serving the Town. Please prioritize your interest in committees on the back of this form (i.e. preference 1, 2, 3, etc.) i 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 no, what is your availability: __ __ How did you become interested in serving the Town? ❑ newspaper ❑ friend ❑ self interest ❑ ________________________ We suggest that you be aware of the time commitment you will need to make to the Committee/Board of your choice. If you need details on time commitments, please contact the Selectmen's Office at 240-3700, ext. 415. r c p� TOWN OF ORLEANS �g COMMITTEES, BOARDS, and COUNCILS would like to serve gleans and might be interested in the following (please indicate your preference 1, 2, 3, etc). ❑ Architectural Review Committee ❑ Housing Task Force • Bikeway Committee © Insurance Advisory Committee • Board of Assessors © Marine Water Quality Task f=orce ❑ Building Code Board of Appeals ❑ Open Space Committee • Cape Cod Regional Tech High School ❑ Planning Board Committee ❑ Solid Waste and Recycling Advisory • Commission on Disabilities Committee ❑ Conservation Commission ❑ Cable TV and Telecommunications Advisory Committee ❑ Council on Aging • Water Advisory Board ❑ Cultural Council • Zoning Board of Appeals • Economic Development Council ❑ Other • Finance Committee • Historical Commission ❑ Willing To Serve As Needed INDEX Accounting Combined Balance Sheet .................... 47 Schedule of Bonded Indebtedness ...................... 49 Schedule of Receipts/Expenditures ....................................................................................................................... 37 Town Meeting Appropriation Activity Report ......... 40 Architectural Review Committee Assessors, Board of...................................................................................................................................................... 104 Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates................................................................................................................... 104 BikewaysCommittee..................................................................................................................................................... 105 BuildingCode Board of Appeals ................................................................................................................................... 105 BuildingDepartment...................................................................................................................................................... 105 Cable TV&Telecommunications Advisory Commit tee................................................................................................. 106 CapeCod Commission ................................................................................................................................................. 107 Cape Cod Regional Technical High School District...................................................................................................... 108 Citizen Interest Form ........ 141 CivilDefense Department ............................................................................................................................................. 109 Coastal Resources Committee ..................................................................................................................................... 109 CommitteeDescriptions................................................................................................................................................ 138 CommitteeMeetings Schedule ..................................................................................................................................... 137 Conservation Commission ............................................................................................................................................ 110 Councilon Aging........................................................... . 110 Council on Aging Building Committee........................................................................................................................... 111 Cultural Council .................. 112 Dedication ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Departmentand Special Personnel ................................................................................................................................ 14 Disabilities, Commission on .......................................................................................... ..... 109 Disposal Area- See Higthway Department Economic Development Council ................................................................................................................................... 112 Elected State Officials FinanceCommittee ....................................................................................................................................................... 114 Fire/Rescue Department............................................................................................................................................... 115 GolfCourse Study Committee ...................................................................................................................................... 116 Harbormaster/Shellfish Department.............................................................................................................................. 116 Health, Board of ............................................................................................................................................................ 117 Highway and Disposal Departments .................................................................................. Historical Commission......................... ........... 121 HousingAuthority.................................................................................... ................................................................... 121 Housing Task Force ...................................................................................................................................................... 121 InMemoriam ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6 InterestingFacts................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Insurance Advisory Committee ..................................................................................................................................... 122 Licenses and Permits Issued by Selectmen Local Comprehensive Planning Committee..................................................................................................... ....I....... 122 Marine Water Quality Task Force ................................................................................................................................. 135 Municipal Electric Power Advisory Committee.............................................................................................................. 122 MunicipalFinance, Director of......................................................................................................................................... 36 Nauset Regional Employees........................................................................................................................................... 28 Old Kings Highway Regional Historic District Committee ............................................................................................. 122 OpenSpace Committee................................................................................................................................................ 123 Orleans Elementary School Committee........................................................................................................................ 124 Orleans Elementary School Principal............................................................................................................................ 113 Parksand Beaches..................................................................................................... .................................................. 124 PlanningBoard.............................................................................................................................................................. 126 143 PlanningDepartment .................................................................................................................................................... 126 Pleasant Say Resource Management Plan .................................................................................................... ..... 126 PoliceDepartment.................................................. ................................................................................................... 127 RecreationDepartment.....---.................................................................................... ............................................. 128 Registrars, Board of ...................................................................................................................................................... 128 SeaCall Farm Building Committee............................................................................................................................... 129 Selectmen, Board of...-............... .................................................................................................................................... 17 Shellfish Advisory Committee ....................................................................................................................................... 129 SitePlan Review Committee......................................................................................................................................... 130 Snow Library Board of Trustees.................................................................................................................................... 130 Solid Waste & Recycling Advisory Committee.............................................................................................................. 130 Superintendentof Schools............................................................................................................................................ 131 TaxCollector................................................................................................................................................................... 19 TelephoneNumbers..........................................................................................................................................Back Cover TownAdministrator......................................................................................................................................................... 18 Town Hall Feasibility Study Committee......................................................................................................................... 131 TownOfficers.................................................................................................................................................................... 9 TownClerk...................................................................................................................................................................... 50 Births ...................................................................................................................................................................... 50 Deaths .................................................................................................................................................................... 50 DogLicenses.......................................................................................................................................................... 53 Elections AnnualTown—May 19,1998 ............. .............................................................. .......................................... 102 LandBank—January 27, 1998...................................................................................................................... 97 Old King's Highway Historic District—November 24, 1998 ......................................................................... 104 State Primary September 15, 1998 ............................................................................................................ 98 State Election—November 3, 1998 ............................................................................................................... 99 Fishand Game Licenses........................................................................................................................................ 54 Marriages.....................................................I................................................................11................................... ...., 51 ShellfishPermits..................................................................................................................................................... 53 Town Meetings Annual Town—May 11 & 12, 1998................................................................................................................ 55 Special—May 12, 1998 ................................................................................................................................. 88 Special—November 16, 1998 ....................................................................................................................... 92 Town Treasurer Salaries .................................................................................................................................................................. 20 TrustFunds ............................................................................................................................................................ 34 Tri-Town Septage Treatment Plant............................................................................................................................... 132 VeteransGraves Officer................................................................................................................................................ 132 Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod, Inc.......................................................................................................... . 133 WaterAdvisory Board ................................................................................................................................................... 134 WaterDepartment......................................................................................................................................................... 134 WebPage .........................................................................................................................................................................4 Weightsand Measures ................................................................................................................................................. 136 ZoningBoard of Appeals........................................................................................................................... .....I.. . 136 144