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November 29, 2022
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Gary Haley, Tom Murphy, Julianne Vanderhoop
Absent: None
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Minutes
Accept the minutes of October 20, October 27 and November 1, 2022, Julie seconded the motion
Accept the minutes of October 20, October 27 and November 1, 2022, Julie seconded the motion
The minutes say Tom Murphy had not yet joined the meeting at the time of this vote.
From the minutes
“Gary Haley moved to accept the minutes of October 20, October 27 and November 1, 2022, Julie seconded the motion. Motion passed 2 -0 (Tom Murphy had not joined the meeting at time of vote)..” (Motion: Haley, second: Vanderhoop)
Cliff Committee
Amera Madison, Keith Devine, Kristina, Paul Manning Del Araujo, Jay Smalley and him form a Committee to negotiate a new lease with the Tribe
Amera Madison, Keith Devine, Kristina, Paul Manning Del Araujo, Jay Smalley and him form a Committee to negotiate a new lease with the Tribe
From the minutes
“After much discussion, none of which pertained to make-up of a committee Tom Murphy made a motion that Amera Madison, Keith Devine, Kristina, Paul Manning Del Araujo, Jay Smalley and him form a Committee to negotiate a new lease with the Tribe. A motion was made by Tom, Seconded by Gary and voted 3 in favor, 0 opposed to form the 2 Negotiating Committees..” (Motion: Murphy)
Scallop Season
Open Menemsha Pond for family permit immediately and commercial season at sunrise on December 5, 2022 w/ a 2 “struck” bushel limit
Open Menemsha Pond for family permit immediately and commercial season at sunrise on December 5, 2022 w/ a 2 “struck” bushel limit
From the minutes
“Discussion resulted in motion to open Menemsha Pond for family permit immediately and commercial season at sunrise on December 5, 2022 w/ a 2 “struck” bushel limit. Vote was unanimous in favor of opening the season..”
Building Inspector Appointment
Appoint William Dillon as the Assistant Building Inspector, Gary Haley Seconded the motion
Appoint William Dillon as the Assistant Building Inspector, Gary Haley Seconded the motion
From the minutes
“Tom Murphy made a motion to appoint William Dillon as the Assistant Building Inspector, Gary Haley Seconded the motion. Vote was 3 – 0 in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Murphy)
Road Sanding Contract
Authorized Town Administrator to sign contract with David Giles
Authorized Town Administrator to sign contract with David Giles
From the minutes
“Unanimous consent to authorize signing..”
Housing Bank
Endorse legislation as amended similar to other Vineyard towns
Endorse legislation as amended similar to other Vineyard towns
From the minutes
“Tom moved to endorse legislation as amended similar to other Vineyard towns. Vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed..” (Motion: Murphy)
Assessor Contract
Accept the submittal and authorize signing, Tom seconded the motion, Vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed
Accept the submittal and authorize signing, Tom seconded the motion, Vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed
From the minutes
“Gary made a motion to accept the submittal and authorize signing, Tom seconded the motion, Vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed..” (Motion: Haley, second: Murphy)
Lighthouse 10K Report
Accept the funds received plus any additional monies received as a donation to be used by the Lighthouse Committee
Accept the funds received plus any additional monies received as a donation to be used by the Lighthouse Committee
From the minutes
“Gary made a motion to accept the funds received plus any additional monies received as a donation to be used by the Lighthouse Committee. Julie seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Haley, second: Vanderhoop)
Circle North Building Inspections
Accepted recommendation of Circle North Committee to postpone action pending review of zoning
Accepted recommendation of Circle North Committee to postpone action pending review of zoning
The minutes record this decision only in the item’s heading (“Accepted recommendation of Circle North Committee to postpone action pending review of zoning”), with no count or names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“(Accepted recommendation of Circle North Committee to postpone action pending review of zoning).”
From the Aquinnah Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Christopher Manning (Sarah Shaw Dawson) and Tom Murphy (Nikeya Tankard), The Martha’s Vineyard Times; Julianne Vanderhoop (Amber Bettencourt, The Martha’s Vineyard Times, 2017); Gary Haley (Ray Ewing, Vineyard Gazette).
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