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December 17, 2024
11 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
Approve minutes from 11/20/24
Approve minutes from 11/20/24
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve minutes from 11/20/24. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Draft minutes from 12/3/2024 were reviewed. Ms. Larsen moved to approve minutes.” (Motion: Maida, second: Larsen)
Approve minutes from 12/3/24
Approve minutes from 12/3/24
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve minutes from 12/3/24. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes With time before public hearing, Chairperson Malkin took items out of order on.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Appoint Ms. Salzman to Conservation Commission as an Associate Member
Appoint Ms. Salzman to Conservation Commission as an Associate Member
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to appoint Ms. Salzman to Conservation Commission as an Associate Member. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes UIRSD - Chilmark School site ownership - Marie Larsen (8th on agenda): Ms. Lars.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Her original motion with the grandfathering amendment
Her original motion with the grandfathering amendment
Yes: Larsen, MalkinNo: Maida
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved her original motion with the grandfathering amendment; Chairperson Malkin seconded the amended motion. SO VOTED 2 Ayes, 1 Nay Jeffrey Maida. Mr. Carroll said in the future once we have the specific wording.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Malkin)
Appoint Willa Small Kuh as Chilmark Select Board representative on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission for 2025. Mr. Maida said this is a one-year appointment. Mr. Carroll said Ms. Malkin recommended allowing the individual
Appoint Willa Small Kuh as Chilmark Select Board representative on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission for 2025. Mr. Maida said this is a one-year appointment. Mr. Carroll said Ms. Malkin recommended allowing the individual at least 3 years to work on the MVC. With no further comments brought to a vote. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to appoint Willa Small Kuh as Chilmark Select Board representative on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission for 2025. Mr. Maida said this is a one-year appointment. Mr. Carroll said Ms. Malkin recommended allowing the individual at least 3 years to work on the MVC. With no further comments brought to a vote. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes one year appointment Friends of the Chilmark Pre-School - request for town meet.” (Motion: Larsen)
Appoint Susan Rust as Chilmark Cemetery Superintendent
Appoint Susan Rust as Chilmark Cemetery Superintendent
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to appoint Susan Rust as Chilmark Cemetery Superintendent. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes . Moderators Committee- Recommendations on summer 2025 MOU: Matthew Poole the ch.” (Motion: Maida, second: Larsen)
Sign and advertise as recommended by the Park & Recreation Committee
Sign and advertise as recommended by the Park & Recreation Committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to sign and advertise as recommended by the Park & Recreation Committee. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes . Select Board signed the submitted leases American Tower – replacement of propa.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Replace propane with diesel generator
Replace propane with diesel generator
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to replace propane with diesel generator. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Meals Tax - discuss putting on ATM warrant for local adoption (For Chilmark, at.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve as outline in wording here. With no changes or additions
Approve as outline in wording here. With no changes or additions
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve as outline in wording here. With no changes or additions. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll referred to #5 of his list: Mr. Carroll said there is a retro pay q.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Not pay EMT and Beach Superintendent retro pay to July 1, 2024
Not pay EMT and Beach Superintendent retro pay to July 1, 2024
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to not pay EMT and Beach Superintendent retro pay to July 1, 2024. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll said he and Mr. Maida attended an HRB meeting and submitted a Highw.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Inform school committee the position of Select Board is the Lease is a two-party lease between town and nonprofit preschool
Inform school committee the position of Select Board is the Lease is a two-party lease between town and nonprofit preschool
From the minutes
“Chair Malkin made motion to inform school committee the position of Select Board is the Lease is a two-party lease between town and nonprofit preschool. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes . Mr. Carroll said that Verizon has informed the building inspector of their int.” (Motion: Malkin, 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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