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18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Start my ballot →Present: Bill Rossi, James Malkin, Marie Larsen
Absent: None
Deny appeal
Deny appeal
“Mr. Malkin moved to deny appeal. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Zisson said thank you for allowing me to speak and for your time. CTAC CCC.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Larsen)
Appoint Sarah Smith as Town Accountant
Appoint Sarah Smith as Town Accountant
“Mr. Malkin moved to appoint Sarah Smith as Town Accountant. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll said this is a step and grade position. Mr. Carroll also said Ms. S.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Larsen)
Approve draft with the legal counsel updates to IMA agreement
Approve draft with the legal counsel updates to IMA agreement
“Mr. Malkin moved to approve draft with the legal counsel updates to IMA agreement. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Police Department Appointments Tim Carroll screen shared list of Police departm.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Larsen)
Appoint the police department employee list as updated by Chief Slavin
Appoint the police department employee list as updated by Chief Slavin
“Fielder Malkin moved to appoint the police department employee list as updated by Chief Slavin. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Planning Board appointment list: reappointment of the following Board members a.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Larsen)
Approve the Planning Boards assignments
Approve the Planning Boards assignments
“Mr. Malkin moved to approve the Planning Boards assignments. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll said we have received requests from existing committee and board me.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Larsen)
Appoint HAC as presented
Appoint HAC as presented
“Mr. Malkin moved to appoint HAC as presented. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Ms. Larsen asked for clarification: ex officio has no vote. Mr. Malkin said cor.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Larsen)
This recommendation and appointments to beach committee
This recommendation and appointments to beach committee
“Ms. Larsen moved this recommendation and appointments to beach committee. Mr. Malkin seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Energy Committee: Jerald Katch (monitoring landfill Solar Arrays) Hugh Weisman.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Malkin)
Appoint these members including Mr. Jacob
Appoint these members including Mr. Jacob
“Mr. Malkin moved to appoint these members including Mr. Jacob. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 4 Molly Flender Affordable Housing Trust: Select Board Member – Bill Rossi Plan.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Larsen)
Mr. Rossi & Ms. Weidner to committee and noted we need to have vacancies filled
Mr. Rossi & Ms. Weidner to committee and noted we need to have vacancies filled
“Mr. Malkin moved Mr. Rossi & Ms. Weidner to committee and noted we need to have vacancies filled. Ms. Larsen seconded. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Harbormaster Rossi said you already voted the HAC but how about Brodrick to be.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Larsen)
Howes House Building Committee (WT): Marie Larsen Mr. Malkin thanked Ms. Larsen and moved appointment
Howes House Building Committee (WT): Marie Larsen Mr. Malkin thanked Ms. Larsen and moved appointment
“Howes House Building Committee (WT): Marie Larsen Mr. Malkin thanked Ms. Larsen and moved appointment. Chairperson Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Housing Committee: Tim Carroll said Bill Rossi, Ann Wallace have indicated want.” (second: Rossi)
Approve appointing Ann Wallace and Bill Rossi
Approve appointing Ann Wallace and Bill Rossi
“Mr. Malkin moved to approve appointing Ann Wallace and Bill Rossi. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Human Resource Board: Mr. Carroll said he received requests from both Jennie Gr.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Larsen)
Approve appoints of both
Approve appoints of both
“Mr. Malkin moved to approve appoints of both. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Ms. Murphy said the Employee Representative needs to be elected to the HRB. Ms..” (Motion: Malkin, second: Larsen)
Appoint as recommended
Appoint as recommended
“Mr. Malkin moved to appoint as recommended. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chilmark representative Center for Living Board: Martha Solinger Mr. Malkin mov.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Larsen)
Appoint Ms. Solinger
Appoint Ms. Solinger
“Mr. Malkin moved to appoint Ms. Solinger. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Malkin said after reviewing the list would like to vote in the remaining ap.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Larsen)
Appoint the staff as presented
Appoint the staff as presented
“Mr. Malkin moved to appoint the staff as presented. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Disclosure from town counsel Ron Rappaport: Mr. Malkin moved to acknowledge and.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Larsen)
Acknowledge and accept this disclosure
Acknowledge and accept this disclosure
“Mr. Malkin moved to acknowledge and accept this disclosure. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll noted he mistakenly omitted Treasure from the staff appointment lis.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Larsen)
Appoint D. Barnes Chilmark Town Treasurer
Appoint D. Barnes Chilmark Town Treasurer
“Mr. Malkin moved to appoint D. Barnes Chilmark Town Treasurer. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Award of Contract for Menemsha Cleaning and Trash removal – Seth Karlinsky: Mr..” (Motion: Malkin, second: Larsen)
Award contract and accept bid from Seth Karlinsky
Award contract and accept bid from Seth Karlinsky
“Mr. Malkin moved to award contract and accept bid from Seth Karlinsky. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Ms. Larsen asked to see the scope list. Mr. Carroll said he would send to her n.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Larsen)
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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