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March 18, 2025
25 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: James Malkin, Marie Larsen, Jeffrey Maida
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
And
And
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved and Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Treasurer - update on reconciliation of cash for FY24 & 25, CLA report: D. Barn.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Vote Akeyah Lukas a permanent year-round employee
Vote Akeyah Lukas a permanent year-round employee
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to vote Akeyah Lukas a permanent year-round employee. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 1 Accountant Continued... Estimated FY2026 Override ballot question amount need.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve the three questions for Annual Town Meeting warrant and Election
Approve the three questions for Annual Town Meeting warrant and Election
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to approve the three questions for Annual Town Meeting warrant and Election. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Chairperson Malkin asked if there was any comments or questions on this recommendation. Hearing none asked for a vote. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Facilities Manager: Facilities Manager Patty Egan and Ann Wallace presented the.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Support this grant application
Support this grant application
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to support this grant application. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Molly Flender Affordable Housing Trust Fund: Select Board vote to approve the.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Have MFAHT fund this
Have MFAHT fund this
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“Ms. Larsen moved to have MFAHT fund this. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes MFAHTF rejected funding the Housing Production Plan and referred it back to t.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Send back to MFAHT
Send back to MFAHT
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen made motion to send back to MFAHT. Mr. Maida seconded SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Housing Committee Board Administrator: Request permission to release the RFP.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Move forward with this program
Move forward with this program
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to move forward with this program. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Keenan & Kenny Architects: Letter seeking additional compensation to review u.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Terminate relationship
Terminate relationship
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to terminate relationship. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Building Department: Adam Petkus spoke to his following requests. Accept resi.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Accept resignation
Accept resignation
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to accept resignation. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 5 Building Department Continued… Patrick Martone as the lead Plumbing and Gas.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Appoint Mr. Martone temporary 30-day inspector and to advertise position
Appoint Mr. Martone temporary 30-day inspector and to advertise position
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“Ms. Larsen moved to appoint Mr. Martone temporary 30-day inspector and to advertise position. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Appoint Ron Ferreria as assistant inspector. Ms. Larsen moved to appoint Mr..” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Appoint Mr. Ferreria as assistant inspector
Appoint Mr. Ferreria as assistant inspector
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“Ms. Larsen moved to appoint Mr. Ferreria as assistant inspector. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Report that Akeyah Lucas has successfully completed her initial evaluation pe.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Appoint Ms. Lucas a permanent year-round employee
Appoint Ms. Lucas a permanent year-round employee
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to appoint Ms. Lucas a permanent year-round employee. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Board of Health: Report that Akeyah Lucas has successfully completed her init.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Appoint Ms. Lucas a permanent year-round employee
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“Ms. Larsen moved to appoint Ms. Lucas a permanent year-round employee. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Report that the ACO has investigated a report of dead waterfowl on the shores.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Nominate Chris Murphy Animal Inspector
Nominate Chris Murphy Animal Inspector
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to nominate Chris Murphy Animal Inspector. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Tri Town Ambulance: Mr. Carroll said Ben Retmier Tri-Town Ambulance Chief repor.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Appoint Ms. Bunker a permanent year-round employee
Appoint Ms. Bunker a permanent year-round employee
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“Ms. Larsen moved to appoint Ms. Bunker a permanent year-round employee. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Shellfish Department: Mr. Carroll said Constable Scheffer reported that William.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
And
And
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“Ms. Larsen Moved and Mr. Maida seconded the motion SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 6 Planning Board - submission of amending zoning bylaws: Accessory Dwelling Uni.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Mr. Maida approved the boat landing
Mr. Maida approved the boat landing
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“Mr. Maida approved the boat landing. Ms. Larsen seconded SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Question regarding sublet of tennis courts by summer operator. Ms. Larsen mov.” (second: Larsen)
Not permit anything other than what had happened, nothing new like a sublet. CTAC will run it
Not permit anything other than what had happened, nothing new like a sublet. CTAC will run it
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to not permit anything other than what had happened, nothing new like a sublet. CTAC will run it. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes For possible adoption: POLICY FOR DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Policy
Policy
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“Ms. Larsen moved policy. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes For possible vote: June 1 Deadline for the submission of departmental invento.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
The inventory deadline as proposed
The inventory deadline as proposed
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“Mr. Maida moved the inventory deadline as proposed. Ms. Larsen seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes For possible vote: Authorize the Town Administrator to work with Board Admini.” (Motion: Maida, second: Larsen)
Investigate
Investigate
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to investigate. Mr. Maida seconded the motion SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 7 For possible vote: to authorize the Town Administrator to work with Town Co.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Approve Town Administrator work with legal counsel on this topic
Approve Town Administrator work with legal counsel on this topic
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“Ms. Larsen moved to approve Town Administrator work with legal counsel on this topic. Mr. Maida seconded motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Aquinnah Town Administrator asking if Chilmark would consider sharing an ACO.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Mr. Maida approved the boat landing
Mr. Maida approved the boat landing
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida approved the boat landing. Ms. Larsen seconded SO VOTED: 3 Ayes High Superintendent update: Mr. Carroll explained we are down to three for th.” (second: Larsen)
Ms. Larsen motion to approve warrant as discussed
Ms. Larsen motion to approve warrant as discussed
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen motion to approve warrant as discussed. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes At 7:44 PM Chairperson Malkin asked for a motion to adjourn. Ms. Larsen moved t.” (second: Maida)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Larsen moved to adjourn. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase Document list: Recommendation.” (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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