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December 6, 2022
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Bill Rossi, James Malkin, Warren Doty
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve minutes with corrections
Approve minutes with corrections
From the minutes
“Mr. Doty moved to approve minutes with corrections. Mr. Malkin seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Draft Minutes from Chilmark Select Board November 1, 2022 meeting were reviewed.” (Motion: Doty, second: Malkin)
Approve minutes with correction
Approve minutes with correction
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to approve minutes with correction. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Draft Minutes from Chilmark Select Board November 15, 2022 were reviewed. Mr. M.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Doty)
Approve as written
Approve as written
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to approve as written. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chairperson Rossi said we have to wait to start the public hearing so Select Bo.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Doty)
The regulations as presented and including the change from 60 days to 1 year in Section IV Part G and then also Section VII Part D
The regulations as presented and including the change from 60 days to 1 year in Section IV Part G and then also Section VII Part D
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved the regulations as presented and including the change from 60 days to 1 year in Section IV Part G and then also Section VII Part D. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. So Voted: 3 Ayes 4 At 5:25 PM Chairperson Rossi opened the Public Hearing for the Chilmark Tax C.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Doty)
Close the hearing
Close the hearing
From the minutes
“Chairperson Rossi moved to close the hearing. Mr. Malkin seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Malkin moved to approve the recommendation from the Board of Assessors. Vot.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Malkin)
Approve the recommendation from the Board of Assessors. Vote not to adopt the Open Space Discount. Vote not to adopt the Residential Exemption. Vote not to adopt the Senior Means Tested Exemption. Vote not to adopt the S
Approve the recommendation from the Board of Assessors. Vote not to adopt the Open Space Discount. Vote not to adopt the Residential Exemption. Vote not to adopt the Senior Means Tested Exemption. Vote not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption. Vote Yes to adopt a single tax rate and accept the residential factor of 1
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to approve the recommendation from the Board of Assessors. Vote not to adopt the Open Space Discount. Vote not to adopt the Residential Exemption. Vote not to adopt the Senior Means Tested Exemption. Vote not to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption. Vote Yes to adopt a single tax rate and accept the residential factor of 1. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Human Resources Board ‐ Memo in support of 2 Harbor Master requests: Harbormast.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Doty)
Approve these requests
Approve these requests
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to approve these requests. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Harbor ‐ Phase 2 recommendation on choosing proposal: Harbormaster Rossi report.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Doty)
Approve both requests. With condition the Tuesday February 14 event details on satisfactory cleanup be provided to Town Administrator 1 week prior to event
Approve both requests. With condition the Tuesday February 14 event details on satisfactory cleanup be provided to Town Administrator 1 week prior to event
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to approve both requests. With condition the Tuesday February 14 event details on satisfactory cleanup be provided to Town Administrator 1 week prior to event. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 6 Chilmark Community Center (CCC)‐ Chilmark School Yoga: Chilmark School Princi.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Doty)
Approve this with the understanding that we are not locking in a 4th day solely for the school that we would consider other community requests as they arise
Approve this with the understanding that we are not locking in a 4th day solely for the school that we would consider other community requests as they arise
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to approve this with the understanding that we are not locking in a 4th day solely for the school that we would consider other community requests as they arise. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chilmark School & Chilmark Preschool Space: Jessica Mason co‐chair of the Schoo.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Doty)
Open Commercial Oyster Season next Monday December 12, 2022
Open Commercial Oyster Season next Monday December 12, 2022
From the minutes
“Mr. Doty moved to open Commercial Oyster Season next Monday December 12, 2022. Mr. Malkin seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Financial Adviser contract: Chairperson Rossi asked Town Treasurer D. Barns for.” (Motion: Doty, second: Malkin)
Sign contract
Sign contract
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to sign contract. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Ms. Barns asked if she had the authority to sign. Mr. Carroll said we should de.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Doty)
Delegate Select Board Chairperson to sign the Financial Advisor contract
Delegate Select Board Chairperson to sign the Financial Advisor contract
From the minutes
“Mr. Doty moved to delegate Select Board Chairperson to sign the Financial Advisor contract. Mr. Malkin seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes DAS ‐ ATC & Town agreement / letter from Deborah Hancock: Mr. Carroll said he r.” (Motion: Doty, second: Malkin)
Approve the first amendment to the American Tower & Town of Chilmark agreement and to sign
Approve the first amendment to the American Tower & Town of Chilmark agreement and to sign
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to approve the first amendment to the American Tower & Town of Chilmark agreement and to sign. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Public Safety Building project updates: Chairperson Rossi gave update. Chairper.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Doty)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to adjourn. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 9 Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase. Approved 12/06/2022 Document.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Doty)
From the Chilmark 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. Member photos from The Martha’s Vineyard Times: Jeffrey Maida (April 2024 election story), Matthew Poole (June 2025 profile, photo by Sarah Shaw Dawson), Rebecca Haag (April 2026 candidate forum, photo by Nicholas Vukota). Former members show initials.
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