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May 21, 2024
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: James Malkin, Marie Larsen, Jeffrey Maida
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Request with conditions mentioned tonight
Request with conditions mentioned tonight
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved request with conditions mentioned tonight. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Britalians TV in London, UK, reaching out to you to explore if you would be int.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
In addition, moved not to approve request
In addition, moved not to approve request
From the minutes
“In addition, moved not to approve request. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Menemsha Harbor ‐ Childs Report follow‐up: sheet piles & Fish Market discharge.” (second: Maida)
Open Crab Corner with a swim line float to separate swimmers from boats. In addition, having a swim / wade at your own risk signage
Open Crab Corner with a swim line float to separate swimmers from boats. In addition, having a swim / wade at your own risk signage
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to open Crab Corner with a swim line float to separate swimmers from boats. In addition, having a swim / wade at your own risk signage. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Chair Malkin asked if there was any public input or comment. Hearing none was brought to a vote. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chilmark Board of Health ‐ Textile collection May 20 – 25: Mr. Carroll said the.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Appoint Mr. Maida the liaison the Fire Department and Fire Chief
Appoint Mr. Maida the liaison the Fire Department and Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to appoint Mr. Maida the liaison the Fire Department and Fire Chief. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Facilities Manager: Patty Egan the town’s Facilities manager presented the requ.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve this request as presented
Approve this request as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve this request as presented. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Chair Malkin asked if there was any public comment before a vote. Hearing none SO VOTED: 3 Ayes b.) Request to use Joint Maintenance Account to fund painting insulation .” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Authorize expenditure from the joint maintenance account for these projects as presented. Mr. Maida asked the time frame on projects completion. Ms. Egan said before summer (2024)
Authorize expenditure from the joint maintenance account for these projects as presented. Mr. Maida asked the time frame on projects completion. Ms. Egan said before summer (2024)
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to authorize expenditure from the joint maintenance account for these projects as presented. Mr. Maida asked the time frame on projects completion. Ms. Egan said before summer (2024). Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes c.) Recommendation to hire Harold Lawry to remove the "BigToy" at old Menemsha.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve this and move forward with this project
Approve this and move forward with this project
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve this and move forward with this project. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Beach Passes for town staff ‐ annual reauthorization of two placards: Chair Mal.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve the 2 passes for 2024
Approve the 2 passes for 2024
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve the 2 passes for 2024. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Right Whale ‐ possible letter on Vineyard/Nantucket Sound restrictions: Chair M.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Accept these recommendations for Town Administrator Carroll and do re‐appointments as presented. Chair Malkin confirmed as listed on the sheet of paper in front of them now. Ms. Larsen agreed
Accept these recommendations for Town Administrator Carroll and do re‐appointments as presented. Chair Malkin confirmed as listed on the sheet of paper in front of them now. Ms. Larsen agreed
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to accept these recommendations for Town Administrator Carroll and do re‐appointments as presented. Chair Malkin confirmed as listed on the sheet of paper in front of them now. Ms. Larsen agreed. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Select Board annual assignments‐Town Boards, Committees, & Commissions - Appoin.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Appoint Vicki Divoll, David Damroth and Irene Ziebarth. Chair Malkin said speaking for himself he would be comfortable with Irene, Bob and Vicki. Chair Malkin said Bob Rosenbaulm has put a lot into his year of service. M
Appoint Vicki Divoll, David Damroth and Irene Ziebarth. Chair Malkin said speaking for himself he would be comfortable with Irene, Bob and Vicki. Chair Malkin said Bob Rosenbaulm has put a lot into his year of service. Mr. Maida said David Damroth would come with knowledge as he has served as a Select Board member for Chilmark in the past
Yes: Larsen, MaidaNo: Malkin
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to appoint Vicki Divoll, David Damroth and Irene Ziebarth. Chair Malkin said speaking for himself he would be comfortable with Irene, Bob and Vicki. Chair Malkin said Bob Rosenbaulm has put a lot into his year of service. Mr. Maida said David Damroth would come with knowledge as he has served as a Select Board member for Chilmark in the past. Mr. Maida seconded Ms. Larsen’s motion to appoint Damroth (1 year), Ziebarth(3 year) and Divoll (2 years). SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay Chair James Malkin. Mr. Carroll continued with the list of appointments and lia.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
The list as discussed and edited
The list as discussed and edited
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved the list as discussed and edited. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Conservation Commission ‐ Ethics Disclosures of Financial Interest and Determin.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Accept the disclosures and determine it has no material impact or cause any conflict of interest
Accept the disclosures and determine it has no material impact or cause any conflict of interest
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to accept the disclosures and determine it has no material impact or cause any conflict of interest. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Page | 7 Town Administrator Updates: Mr. Carroll said the Police Electric vehic.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
And
And
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved and Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED 3 Ayes Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase. Approved 07/16/2024 Document l.” (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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