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November 12, 2024
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: James Malkin, Marie Larsen, Jeffrey Maida
Absent: None
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Approve minutes with this correction
Approve minutes with this correction
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve minutes with this correction. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Draft minutes from July 12, 2024 were reviewed. Mr. Maida moved to approve as w.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve as written
Approve as written
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve as written. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Draft minutes from Oct 24, 2024 were reviewed. Mr. Maida moved to approve as wr.” (Motion: Maida, second: Larsen)
Approve as written
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve as written. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Draft minutes from Nov 1, 2024 were reviewed. Ms. Larsen moved to approve as wr.” (Motion: Maida, second: Larsen)
Approve as written
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve as written. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chairperson Malkin asked for a motion to open the Public Hearing. Ms. Larsen mo.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Open the Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to open the Public Hearing. Mr. Maida seconded the motion opened SO VOTED: 3 Ayes At 5:07 PM Public Hearing to amend the Waterways Rules and Regulations “II. Def.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
And
And
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved, and Mr. Maida seconded. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Ms. Larsen moved to amend the Chilmark Waterways Rules and Regulations to refle.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Amend the Chilmark Waterways Rules and Regulations to reflect reducing 15 commercial moorings and total moorings to now be 185. Ms. Larsen added not to award them to people on the waiting list
Amend the Chilmark Waterways Rules and Regulations to reflect reducing 15 commercial moorings and total moorings to now be 185. Ms. Larsen added not to award them to people on the waiting list
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to amend the Chilmark Waterways Rules and Regulations to reflect reducing 15 commercial moorings and total moorings to now be 185. Ms. Larsen added not to award them to people on the waiting list. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Harbor Advisory Committee - Charter Dock recommendation regarding maximum lengt.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve these events and to waive the rental fee
Approve these events and to waive the rental fee
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve these events and to waive the rental fee. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 3 Human Resource Board recommends accepting all of the Collins Center recommend.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Adopt the 4 recommendations from HRB (listed above)
Adopt the 4 recommendations from HRB (listed above)
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to adopt the 4 recommendations from HRB (listed above). Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes . Human Resource Board in addition recommends: 5. Submitting a Warrant article t.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Have this at ATM. discussion ensued. Chief Retmier said we have reserved funds at this time for a STM. Ms. Larsen the seconded. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
Have this at ATM. discussion ensued. Chief Retmier said we have reserved funds at this time for a STM. Ms. Larsen the seconded. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to have this at ATM. discussion ensued. Chief Retmier said we have reserved funds at this time for a STM. Ms. Larsen the seconded. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Implementing a 6-8% increase in wage scale from 2025 levels Chairperson Malkin.” (Motion: Maida)
Approve 8% increase to the voted wage scale. Chairperson Malkin said he assumes would be applied retroactively to start of FY25. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay
Approve 8% increase to the voted wage scale. Chairperson Malkin said he assumes would be applied retroactively to start of FY25. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay
Yes: Larsen, MalkinNo: Maida
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve 8% increase to the voted wage scale. Chairperson Malkin said he assumes would be applied retroactively to start of FY25. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay Mr. Maida. 4 Mr. Carroll said the Treasurer needs to have information for the r.” (Motion: Larsen)
For Year-round 8% increase to wage scale retro to July 1, 2024. Over Time included. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
For Year-round 8% increase to wage scale retro to July 1, 2024. Over Time included. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved for Year-round 8% increase to wage scale retro to July 1, 2024. Over Time included. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Ms. Larsen moved to appoint temporary acting Superintendence of Streets / Wayne.” (Motion: Larsen)
Appoint temporary acting Superintendence of Streets / Wayne Pacheco retroactive to when he took over Oct 19, 2024. Grade 10 step 1
Appoint temporary acting Superintendence of Streets / Wayne Pacheco retroactive to when he took over Oct 19, 2024. Grade 10 step 1
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to appoint temporary acting Superintendence of Streets / Wayne Pacheco retroactive to when he took over Oct 19, 2024. Grade 10 step 1. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mobile Sauna in Menemsha – Anna McCaffrey said this is on BOH agenda tomorrow n.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Not permit this mobile sauna to operate on town property
Not permit this mobile sauna to operate on town property
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to not permit this mobile sauna to operate on town property. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Jack Collins arrived. Select Board to Sign updated Opioid Agreement Ms. Larsen.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Sign the agreement
Sign the agreement
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to sign the agreement. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Diana asked to specify the Select Board regular meeting dates for December. Sel.” (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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