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May 20, 2025
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Marie Larsen, Jeffrey Maida, Matthew Poole
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve minutes
Approve minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve minutes. Mr. Poole seconded the motion, also confirming the ones being approved were version 2 as seen on the webpage for Select Board agenda. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Sophie and Jan B. presentation (15 minutes) composting at the LDO and Chilmark.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Take the Parental Leave bylaw amendment request under advisement for now and discuss it when we talk about the warrant later this meeting
Take the Parental Leave bylaw amendment request under advisement for now and discuss it when we talk about the warrant later this meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to take the Parental Leave bylaw amendment request under advisement for now and discuss it when we talk about the warrant later this meeting. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes At 6:19 Architect Gothard and Linda Coutinho arrived Sophie and Jan B. presenta.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Authorize them to move forward with school plan and work on the LDO plan and bring back to us
Authorize them to move forward with school plan and work on the LDO plan and bring back to us
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to authorize them to move forward with school plan and work on the LDO plan and bring back to us. Mr. Maida seconded the motion SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chairperson Larsen asked Mr. Carroll what was needed with the HRB- sign Health.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Approve and sign
Approve and sign
From the minutes
“Chairperson Larsen moved to approve and sign. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Harbor: insurance coverage update, concrete floating dock repair project, SURVE.” (Motion: Larsen, second: Maida)
Amend to Post and activate this survey, distribute June 1 and extend to end of September. Harbormaster Rossi noted that if change closing date we may miss the deadline to get funding. There was no second. Mr. Poole said
Amend to Post and activate this survey, distribute June 1 and extend to end of September. Harbormaster Rossi noted that if change closing date we may miss the deadline to get funding. There was no second. Mr. Poole said support correcting the spelling of Menemsha, run survey start June 1 and end at end of June
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to amend to Post and activate this survey, distribute June 1 and extend to end of September. Harbormaster Rossi noted that if change closing date we may miss the deadline to get funding. There was no second. Mr. Poole said support correcting the spelling of Menemsha, run survey start June 1 and end at end of June. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chilmark Assessors – Request considering paying down tax rate. Chairperson Lars.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Accept meet fleet proposal
Accept meet fleet proposal
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to accept meet fleet proposal. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Deb Zetterberg and Robert Lionette were present but standing in hallway. Friend.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Approve this site plan and proposed uses. Mr. Carroll specified the plan number 250550 Mr. Poole said as illustrated
Approve this site plan and proposed uses. Mr. Carroll specified the plan number 250550 Mr. Poole said as illustrated
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to approve this site plan and proposed uses. Mr. Carroll specified the plan number 250550 Mr. Poole said as illustrated. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Ms. Coutinho said construction phase only. Chairperson Larsen said yes. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Fenner asked if they could start cutting down trees. Mr. Poole asked about.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Authorize Town Administrator Carroll to edit these (redline edits as presented) to the lease
Authorize Town Administrator Carroll to edit these (redline edits as presented) to the lease
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to authorize Town Administrator Carroll to edit these (redline edits as presented) to the lease. Mr. Maida seconded the motion SO VOTED: 3 Ayes EMERGENCY repairs for Harbor West Dock: Harbormaster Ryan Rossi explained the t.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Authorize execution of design with condition that there are periodic inspections from this engineer during repairs and get a couple estimates. The concrete will be removed to allow for visual inspection and not be repave
Authorize execution of design with condition that there are periodic inspections from this engineer during repairs and get a couple estimates. The concrete will be removed to allow for visual inspection and not be repaved so we can see if another area is compromised before a sinkhole forms. Jonathan Mayhew spoke to the problem and the proper repair and history of this. Steel on outside. Mr. Carroll said he is asking Select Board to direct the Harbormaster to get the permanent fix underway. Mr. Maida said the harbormaster is not to issue any temporary parking permits for West Dock, only slip holders during the temporary repairs. With the desire to get repair completed ASAP
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to authorize execution of design with condition that there are periodic inspections from this engineer during repairs and get a couple estimates. The concrete will be removed to allow for visual inspection and not be repaved so we can see if another area is compromised before a sinkhole forms. Jonathan Mayhew spoke to the problem and the proper repair and history of this. Steel on outside. Mr. Carroll said he is asking Select Board to direct the Harbormaster to get the permanent fix underway. Mr. Maida said the harbormaster is not to issue any temporary parking permits for West Dock, only slip holders during the temporary repairs. With the desire to get repair completed ASAP. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Harbormaster Rossi asked for project timeline. Mr. Carroll said now. SO VOTED: 3 ayes . Mr. Carroll asked for motion to move forward with design for permanent fix. Ch.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Offer rental at $1,250 understanding sponsored by town resident
Offer rental at $1,250 understanding sponsored by town resident
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to offer rental at $1,250 understanding sponsored by town resident. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes MV School Superintendent notice of transferring the MVRHS Principal to the Cent.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Pursue the lease option
Pursue the lease option
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to pursue the lease option. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Mr. Poole acknowledged that the Select Board received CTAC memo requesting 10-year lease option. Mr. Poole also acknowledged receiving message from FACT supporting a 3-year lease. Jay Grossman said the Chilmark Community Center Trust nonprofit will apply for the RFP. Any operator that secures the RFP; the benefits should flow to the community. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes . Mr. Carroll said the scope of work is to be drafted next. Chairperson Larsen s.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Award to Place Mate
Award to Place Mate
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to award to Place Mate. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll asked for Select Board to vote the legal services for Board of Heal.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Accept the legal services agreement
Accept the legal services agreement
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to accept the legal services agreement. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Select Board assignments: Marie to Historical Commission, Jeff to Highway: Sele.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Remove $16,400.00 for Fire station exhaust and $10,500 Personal Protective Equipment
Remove $16,400.00 for Fire station exhaust and $10,500 Personal Protective Equipment
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to remove $16,400.00 for Fire station exhaust and $10,500 Personal Protective Equipment. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED 3 Ayes Mr. Maida moved to remove $40K to improve CCC lighting. Mr. Poole seconded the.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Remove $40K to improve CCC lighting
Remove $40K to improve CCC lighting
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to remove $40K to improve CCC lighting. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Mr. Carroll said article 9 is $5K is not critical but to hire consultant to rev.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Have the bylaw amendments at the Annual Town Meeting
Have the bylaw amendments at the Annual Town Meeting
The minutes record “1 Ayes” but list 3 members present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida move to have the bylaw amendments at the Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. Mr. Drummond said he is disappointed the Select Board is not moving forward with including the Parental Leave on STM warrant, but understand. Chairperson Larsen said she would like to separate these. Mr. Poole recommended take the time and delay this for the next meeting. Chairperson Larsen asked for vote: SO VOTED: 1 Aye Jeffery Maida, 2 Nays Matt Poole & Chairperson Larsen. Mr. Poole said he would.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Have Tim Carroll go to UIRSD to present our position on what he discussed tonight
Have Tim Carroll go to UIRSD to present our position on what he discussed tonight
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to have Tim Carroll go to UIRSD to present our position on what he discussed tonight. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Bulkhead Lease 7A -Osmers. Mr. Maida moved to sign lease as presented. Mr. Pool.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Sign lease as presented
Sign lease as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to sign lease as presented. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes . At 9:20 PM Chairperson Larsen asked for motion to adjourn. Mr. Maida moved and.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
And
And
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved and Mr. Poole seconded. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes The remainder of items are to be acted on the next meeting June 3, 2025: Local.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
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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