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September 24, 2024
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: James Malkin, Marie Larsen, Jeffrey Maida
Absent: None
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Accept the minutes from 8/20/24 with corrections
Accept the minutes from 8/20/24 with corrections
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to accept the minutes from 8/20/24 with corrections. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Draft minutes from 9/3/24 were reviewed. Ms. Larsen moved to approve as written.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
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 Select Board member Marie Larsen – letter of appreciation to Helen Benham: Ms..” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve letter to be sent to Helen Benham
Approve letter to be sent to Helen Benham
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve letter to be sent to Helen Benham. Chairperson Malkin seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Community Center ‐ Friends of the Up Island Council on Aging – event permission.” (Motion: Maida, second: Malkin)
Approve Friends of UICOA event June 6, 2025 event with understanding Select Board strongly suggests getting professional bartender and to look into the TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) and required alcohol lia
Approve Friends of UICOA event June 6, 2025 event with understanding Select Board strongly suggests getting professional bartender and to look into the TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) and required alcohol liability coverage. In addition, wave the rental fee. Chairperson Malkin said we will look into possibly implementing the strong suggestion here as a requirement in the future
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve Friends of UICOA event June 6, 2025 event with understanding Select Board strongly suggests getting professional bartender and to look into the TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) and required alcohol liability coverage. In addition, wave the rental fee. Chairperson Malkin said we will look into possibly implementing the strong suggestion here as a requirement in the future. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 1 Chilmark School PTO – movie night weather backup Oct 4, 2024 event request an.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve this request
Approve this request
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve this request. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Vineyard Power – explanation of the power purchase agreement and land lease‐ po.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Purchase the Solar PV array at the Chilmark Landfill. In addition, accepting the offer of deferred rent with Vineyard Power ‐ Solar
Purchase the Solar PV array at the Chilmark Landfill. In addition, accepting the offer of deferred rent with Vineyard Power ‐ Solar
Yes: Larsen, MalkinNo: Maida
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to purchase the Solar PV array at the Chilmark Landfill. In addition, accepting the offer of deferred rent with Vineyard Power ‐ Solar. Chairperson Malkin seconded the motion. With no additional comments from the public Chair Malkin called for a vote. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay Jeffrey Maida. Shellfish Constable: Shellfish Constable Isaiah Scheffer gave a.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Malkin)
Approve seasons for shellfishing as proposed
Approve seasons for shellfishing as proposed
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve seasons for shellfishing as proposed. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Recommendation for the transfer of Melanie Flanders oyster grant to Becca Wilbu.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Transfer this oyster grant to Becca Wilbur
Transfer this oyster grant to Becca Wilbur
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen said she supports this being transferred to another woman and move to transfer this oyster grant to Becca Wilbur. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll said we also have an appointment to consider for the position of As.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Hire Will Diamond as the Assistant Shellfish Constable effective immediately
Hire Will Diamond as the Assistant Shellfish Constable effective immediately
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to hire Will Diamond as the Assistant Shellfish Constable effective immediately. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Will Diamond thanked the Select Board for their vote. Harbor Advisory Committee.” (Motion: Maida, second: Larsen)
Appoint Scott McDowell to the Harbor Advisory Committee
Appoint Scott McDowell to the Harbor Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to appoint Scott McDowell to the Harbor Advisory Committee. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Planning Board ‐ Sec. 6.1 amendment ‐ Chapter 40 sec 5 process: Planning Board.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Reduce fee by half for total of $1,131.00
Reduce fee by half for total of $1,131.00
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to reduce fee by half for total of $1,131.00 Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Mr. Drummond asked if when the criteria was completed would it be possible to refund them some of the fee if they meet criteria. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chair Malkin asked to hold discussion on agenda #8 & #9 till next week and move.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve the project outlined for the total of $114,969.39
Approve the project outlined for the total of $114,969.39
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve the project outlined for the total of $114,969.39. Mr. Maida seconded the motion, items 1‐5 on Keith recommendations. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Speed Tables removal Mr. Carroll said there was an offer to have the paving c.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve and sign the State Election Warrant
Approve and sign the State Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve and sign the State Election Warrant. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll said also if you could respond the Cemetery Commission question abo.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to adjourn. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 5 Minutes reprectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase. Approved 10/15/2024 Document.” (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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