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August 6, 2024
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: James Malkin, Marie Larsen, Jeffrey Maida
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve as written
Approve as written
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve as written. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Draft minutes from June 18, 2024 were reviewed. Ms. Larsen moved to approve as.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve as written
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve as written. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Draft minutes from July 2, 2024 were reviewed. Ms. Larsen moved to approve as w.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve as written
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve as written. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Draft Minutes from July 16, 2024 were reviewed Mr. Maida asked to table until t.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve as written
Yes: Larsen, MalkinAbstained: Maida
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve as written. Chair Malkin seconded the motion. Mr. Maida abstained SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Abstain . Building Inspector – Review of MVC Checklist he uses: Chairperson Malkin said.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Malkin)
Approve $179,528.16 over 3 years with OpenGov through SHI
Approve $179,528.16 over 3 years with OpenGov through SHI
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve $179,528.16 over 3 years with OpenGov through SHI. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Chair Malkin asked if there was comments to consider before vote. Keith Fenner said ok 3 years then what. Mr. Petkus said renegotiate the contract. Mr. Carroll said looks to be $55,000.00 per year. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Friends of the Chilmark Preschool a. size of building and lease lot b. location.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve extension of lease review to September 17, 2024
Approve extension of lease review to September 17, 2024
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve extension of lease review to September 17, 2024. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Beach – Appointments – Paloma Cestar as Lifeguard & Lucas Goldberg as Parking G.” (Motion: Maida, second: Larsen)
Appoint these two Beach positions
Appoint these two Beach positions
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to appoint these two Beach positions. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Tri Town Ambulance – Appointment of EMT –California Godfrey: Ms. Larsen moved t.” (Motion: Maida, second: Larsen)
Appoint California Godfrey an EMT for Tri Town Ambulance
Appoint California Godfrey an EMT for Tri Town Ambulance
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to appoint California Godfrey an EMT for Tri Town Ambulance. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Town Clerk‐ Letter of appreciation Select Board acknowledged letter from Lesl.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Call Warrant and sign the State Primary Election in Chilmark for September 3, 2024
Call Warrant and sign the State Primary Election in Chilmark for September 3, 2024
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to call Warrant and sign the State Primary Election in Chilmark for September 3, 2024. Mr. Maida seconded the motion SO VOTED: 3 Ayes (Select Board Signed Warrant for State Primary) Appointment of Election Offic.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Appoint the complete list supplied by the Town Clerk
Appoint the complete list supplied by the Town Clerk
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to appoint the complete list supplied by the Town Clerk. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 3 Town Clerk Continued… Assignment of Constables and police officers (if nece.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Accept this request as stated
Accept this request as stated
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to accept this request as stated. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Town Accountant – Report on Balance Sheet & FY23: Mr. Carroll said the Accounta.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve accepting gift as presented to Fire Department
Approve accepting gift as presented to Fire Department
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve accepting gift as presented to Fire Department. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll said we received $1,000.00 from WW Walsh for the Molly Flender Affo.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve accepting gift as presented
Approve accepting gift as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve accepting gift as presented. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Up Island Council on Aging – Draft MOU changes requested by WT Select Board reg.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to adjourn. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase. Approved 09/10/2024 Document l.” (Motion: Maida, 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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