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May 8, 2024
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: James Malkin, Marie Larsen, Jeffrey Maida
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
This slate of officers as proposed
This slate of officers as proposed
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved this slate of officers as proposed. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes At 5:01 PM, Chairperson Malkin called the meeting to order in the Select Board.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve with minor typos corrected
Approve with minor typos corrected
Yes: Larsen, MalkinAbstained: Maida
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve with minor typos corrected. Chairperson Malkin seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Abstain Maida Proposed times for Select Board Meetings: Chairperson Malkin said Jeffrey.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Malkin)
Accept the time change for the meetings
Accept the time change for the meetings
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to accept the time change for the meetings. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Recognition of International Municipal Clerk Week: Ms. Larsen said we have the.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Move forward with this project
Move forward with this project
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to move forward with this project. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes b. Request to Transfer Oyster Grants ‐ possible posting/advertising Mr. Scheffe.” (Motion: Maida, second: Larsen)
Approve this request as presented tonight
Approve this request as presented tonight
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve this request as presented tonight. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes b. Updates Harbormaster Rossi gave following updates: Harbor department began.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve the three names on Lot 14 to be Stephen Larsen, Daniel Larsen and Jeremy Scheffer
Approve the three names on Lot 14 to be Stephen Larsen, Daniel Larsen and Jeremy Scheffer
Yes: Maida, MalkinAbstained: Larsen
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve the three names on Lot 14 to be Stephen Larsen, Daniel Larsen and Jeremy Scheffer. Mr. Malkin seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Abstain ; Marie Larsen. 5 Creek Lots ‐ Boathouse Road Continued… b. Lot 6 & 7 Walter "Pa.” (Motion: Maida, second: Malkin)
Transfer the lease from Walter (Pat) Jenkinson to Chris Mayhew
Transfer the lease from Walter (Pat) Jenkinson to Chris Mayhew
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to transfer the lease from Walter (Pat) Jenkinson to Chris Mayhew. Marie Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Maida wished Mr. Mayhew luck and thanked him for trying to keep fishing ali.” (Motion: Maida, second: Larsen)
Accept Draft 10 of the Up Island Council on Aging bylaws
Accept Draft 10 of the Up Island Council on Aging bylaws
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to accept Draft 10 of the Up Island Council on Aging bylaws. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes MV Emergency Management Coordinator ‐ West Tisbury host agency agreement: Tim C.” (Motion: Maida, second: Larsen)
Approve the West Tisbury host agency agreement for the MV Emergency management
Approve the West Tisbury host agency agreement for the MV Emergency management
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve the West Tisbury host agency agreement for the MV Emergency management. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Dukes County ‐ Opioid Settlement agreement with island towns (BOH): Mr. Carroll.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve as submitted but to get Board of Health input and agreement
Approve as submitted but to get Board of Health input and agreement
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve as submitted but to get Board of Health input and agreement. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes CCC Use ‐ MV Community Services ‐ Community Services Strategic Planning Session.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Waive the rental fee
Waive the rental fee
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to waive the rental fee. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Andrews thank the Select Board. Chairperson Malkin said concerning discussi.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Authorize Town Administrator Carroll to put out an RFI for the Peaked Hill Pastures Housing Project
Authorize Town Administrator Carroll to put out an RFI for the Peaked Hill Pastures Housing Project
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to authorize Town Administrator Carroll to put out an RFI for the Peaked Hill Pastures Housing Project. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Fire/EMS Building Project ‐ Roof Warranty Claim & Hiring a consultant: Tim Carr.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Hire the consultant and funding mat come from the Select Board maintenance account
Hire the consultant and funding mat come from the Select Board maintenance account
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to hire the consultant and funding mat come from the Select Board maintenance account. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chilmark Firemen's Association ‐ donation of $10,000 towards the CanAm UTV purc.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Accept this donation
Accept this donation
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to accept this donation. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Select Board annual assignments: Tabled to the next select board meeting. Squib.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Proceed with this as outlined by Mr. Carroll
Proceed with this as outlined by Mr. Carroll
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to proceed with this as outlined by Mr. Carroll. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Tri Town Ambulance ‐ vote to approve posting Vacancy Notice ‐ Admin Asst: Ms. L.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve posting
Approve posting
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve posting. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chairperson Malkin asked that the remainder of the items be tabled to the next.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Have the town administrator move forward immediately on items that were approved at Annual Town Meeting including the accessibility items for Menemsha
Have the town administrator move forward immediately on items that were approved at Annual Town Meeting including the accessibility items for Menemsha
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to have the town administrator move forward immediately on items that were approved at Annual Town Meeting including the accessibility items for Menemsha. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes At 6:29 PM, Chairperson Malkin moved to move into executive session to discuss.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
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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