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May 23, 2023
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Gary Haley, Tom Murphy, Julianne Vanderhoop
Absent: None
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Minutes
Adopted Minutes of April 11, 2023 meeting as presented
Adopted Minutes of April 11, 2023 meeting as presented
The minutes record this decision only in the item’s heading (“Adopted Minutes of April 11, 2023 meeting as presented”), with no count or names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“(Adopted Minutes of April 11, 2023 meeting as presented).”
Board Reorganization
Tom Murphy appointed Chairman
Tom Murphy be appointed chairman of the Select Board effective immediately
The minutes record 2 in favor, 1 abstention with 3 members present but do not say who abstained, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Julie Vanderhoop moved that Tom Murphy be appointed chairman of the Select Board effective immediately. Gary seconded the motion. The motion carried 2 in favor, 1 abstention..” (Motion: Vanderhoop, second: Haley)
Special Town Meeting
Approve the warrant
Approve the warrant
From the minutes
“Julie made a motion that was seconded by Gary to approve the warrant. Vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Vanderhoop, second: Haley)
Seasonal Parking Attendant Hires for Philbin Lot
Accepted applications by Sage Newman and Molly Newbold
Accepted applications by Sage Newman and Molly Newbold
From the minutes
“Board unanimously approved hiring the applicants..”
Fire Department Doors
Approved replacement of all overhead doors at Fire Station
Approved replacement of all overhead doors at Fire Station
The minutes say the board voted or acted but give no count and no names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“After being told by the Town Administrator that another door at the Fire Station had failed Board approved replacement of all overhead doors..”
Inter-municipal Agreement
Sign the Agreement that will be delivered to the Superintendent’s office
Sign the Agreement that will be delivered to the Superintendent’s office
From the minutes
“Julie moved and Gary seconded a motion to sign the Agreement that will be delivered to the Superintendent’s office. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Vanderhoop, second: Haley)
Philbin Beach Parking Permit Charge
Voted to raise all fees, except Resident fee, by $25.00
Voted to raise all fees, except Resident fee, by $25.00
From the minutes
“Board unanimously accepted the recommendation..”
Cape Light Agreement
Authorize Town Administrator to sign the agreement
Authorize Town Administrator to sign the agreement
From the minutes
“Julie made a motion, seconded by Gary to authorize Town Administrator to sign the agreement. Vote on the motion was unanimous in favor of approval..” (Motion: Vanderhoop, second: Haley)
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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