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June 17, 2025
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Marie Larsen, Jeffrey Maida, Matthew Poole
Absent: None
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Approve version3 of the draft minutes
Approve version3 of the draft minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve version3 of the draft minutes. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED 3 Ayes . Cable TV Comcast - sign license: Select Board signed the ten-year lease agreem.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Amend fees to accept the recommendation from Mr. Petkus
Amend fees to accept the recommendation from Mr. Petkus
Yes: Larsen, PooleNo: Maida
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to amend fees to accept the recommendation from Mr. Petkus. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. Mr. Carroll said if motion passes this would then be posted as a public hearing and go through that process prior to implementing fee changes. Mr. Petkus gave additional support for the increase. Mr. Poole said the extra $25 to inspectors is something he will support, and is ready to vote. Mr. Petkus said he would like to remind folks when we upgraded fees if first-time home owner etc. and you qualify you can petition Select Board for reduced cost. Mr. Carroll said the policy might need adjusting. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay Jeffrey Maida 2. Farm Dinners Policy: Mr. Petkus request: As the Zoning Enforce.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Allow 3 events with the addition of Matt Poole work on the guidelines and application and see how this summer goes. Mr. Poole asked if Rebecca Haig will work with him on the guidelines and application. Ms. Haig said yes,
Allow 3 events with the addition of Matt Poole work on the guidelines and application and see how this summer goes. Mr. Poole asked if Rebecca Haig will work with him on the guidelines and application. Ms. Haig said yes, but asking you not to limit the number yet. Mr. Poole said moving forward if compliant with guidelines it becomes a permit. Chairperson Larsen said then down the line this could become the bylaw. Kate of Beetlebung Farm said we want to offer events in the winter too. Chairperson Larsen amended motion to: three events for June, July and August. And to revisit during the summer for possible adjusting. Mr. Poole added subject to the draft guidelines by town staff. Mr. Petkus clarified each are to be approved by Select Board. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes
From the minutes
“Chairperson Larsen moved to allow 3 events with the addition of Matt Poole work on the guidelines and application and see how this summer goes. Mr. Poole asked if Rebecca Haig will work with him on the guidelines and application. Ms. Haig said yes, but asking you not to limit the number yet. Mr. Poole said moving forward if compliant with guidelines it becomes a permit. Chairperson Larsen said then down the line this could become the bylaw. Kate of Beetlebung Farm said we want to offer events in the winter too. Chairperson Larsen amended motion to: three events for June, July and August. And to revisit during the summer for possible adjusting. Mr. Poole added subject to the draft guidelines by town staff. Mr. Petkus clarified each are to be approved by Select Board. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Deb Zetterberg (stood in hallway as no seating was available) and Krishana Coll.” (Motion: Larsen)
Accept proposal
Accept proposal
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to accept proposal. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. Chairperson Larsen asked for amount of the stipend. Discussion ensued. Mr. Maida confirmed stipend up to $1,200. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Chairperson Larsen said we will return to Planning Board agenda item. Planning.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Send back to Planning Board to proceed with the process
Send back to Planning Board to proceed with the process
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to send back to Planning Board to proceed with the process. Mr. Maida seconded the motion. SO VOTED 3 Ayes Friends of the Chilmark Pre School: 1. signed lease: Mr. Maida said thank you t.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
Sign lease with the with understanding that the shared user agreement and the financial assured mechanism and the one outstanding item that we have assurance from the applicant that it will be handled efficiently with co
Sign lease with the with understanding that the shared user agreement and the financial assured mechanism and the one outstanding item that we have assurance from the applicant that it will be handled efficiently with cooperation of the town. Mr. Carroll spoke about the agreement with the district and how that is separate from the lease agreement as an addendum. Caroline Flanders confirmed that exhibits will be added as part of the lease once they are completed. Mr. Carroll said the response for the RFP should also be attached. And the proposal along with a digital copy of the complete building plans so they can all be joined together. Chairperson Larsen asked that all of these documents come to the Select Board office digitally for the next meeting. Mr. Poole offered an alternative to that suggestion and that once we see the complete requested documents, we can come individually to sign the lease by the end of the week
From the minutes
“Mr. Poole moved to sign lease with the with understanding that the shared user agreement and the financial assured mechanism and the one outstanding item that we have assurance from the applicant that it will be handled efficiently with cooperation of the town. Mr. Carroll spoke about the agreement with the district and how that is separate from the lease agreement as an addendum. Caroline Flanders confirmed that … meeting. Mr. Poole offered an alternative to that suggestion and that once we see the complete requested documents, we can come individually to sign the lease by the end of the week. Mr. Maida seconded the motion Mr. Maida asked to see the plans that were submitted to the building inspector. Mr. Petkus said of course. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes 5 Mr. Carroll asked if the Select Board would now approve moving forward with g.” (Motion: Poole, second: Maida)
The list as presented without the CCCAC
The list as presented without the CCCAC
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved the list as presented without the CCCAC. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Select Board requests: Mr. Maida said the Chilmark fire department Association.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Approve the Fire department association to sell from Menemsha Cross Road station bay 3 on Saturdays throughout the Summer from 2:30 PM 7:00 PM and to utilize a card table and ATV for display and change box and possibly a
Approve the Fire department association to sell from Menemsha Cross Road station bay 3 on Saturdays throughout the Summer from 2:30 PM 7:00 PM and to utilize a card table and ATV for display and change box and possibly a sign or banner. Mr. Poole added that may need to adjust if need to shift to alternate area due to traffic
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to approve the Fire department association to sell from Menemsha Cross Road station bay 3 on Saturdays throughout the Summer from 2:30 PM 7:00 PM and to utilize a card table and ATV for display and change box and possibly a sign or banner. Mr. Poole added that may need to adjust if need to shift to alternate area due to traffic. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes . Chairperson Larsen spoke about process for the dead beach tree removal in Nort.” (Motion: Maida, second: Poole)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Maida moved to adjourn. Mr. Poole seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 3 Ayes Approved 08/19/2025 Minutes respectfully submitted by Diana DeBlase Document li.” (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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