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June 1, 2022
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jason Bridges, Matt Fee, Dawn E. Hill, Melissa Murphy, Brooke Mohr
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Select Board Announcements/Comments
Approve items VII 1 – 3
Approve items VII 1 – 3
From the minutes
“Mr. Fee moved approval of items VII 1 – 3; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. 1.” (Motion: Fee, second: Mohr)
Approval of Treasury Warrants for June 1, 2022
Approve the pending contracts as presented
Approve the pending contracts as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval of the pending contracts as presented; seconded by Ms. Mohr; so voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. VIII. CONSENT ITEMS 1.” (Motion: Hill, second: Mohr)
Gift Acceptance: Human Services (Saltmarsh Senior Center)
Accept the gifts of $85.00 from the Stop & Shop and $193.59 from Elder Services, with thanks
Accept the gifts of $85.00 from the Stop & Shop and $193.59 from Elder Services, with thanks
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to accept the gifts of $85.00 from the Stop & Shop and $193.59 from Elder Services, with thanks; seconded by Ms. Holdgate; so voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. IX. CITIZEN/DEPARTMENTAL/COMMITTEE REQUESTS 1.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Hill)
Affirm the TAC/Tree Warden decision
Affirm the TAC/Tree Warden decision
Yes: Fee, Hill, Mohr, MurphyNo: Bridges
From the minutes
“Ms. Murphy moved to affirm the TAC/Tree Warden decision; seconded by Ms. Holdgate. Mr. Fee asked what the consequences are if the tree is cut down anyway. Mr. Riley reviewed the fine allowed by the Town bylaw, noting there is a cap; and, that the Town would most likely have to seek additional legal action for further damages. Ms. Mohr spoke on the need for a better process. By roll call vote all in favor: Chair … some liability. Ms. Murphy said she does not see this issue as much different than the prior issue. She moved to uphold the TAC/Tree Warden decision not to take the tree down; seconded by Ms. Mohr. By roll call vote: Chair Bridges – No; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes. So voted Mr. Fee said he would like to see a “blueprint” as to how this process will be improved and clarified.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Hill)
Request for Public Hearing to Make Macy Road (Madaket) One-way Eastbound (from Parking Area to Baltimore Street)
Schedule a hearing – Request for Public Hearing to Make Macy Road (Madaket) One-way Eastbound (from Parking Area to Baltimore Street)
Schedule a hearing
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to schedule a hearing; seconded by Mr. Fee; so voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. 2.” (Motion: Hill, second: Fee)
Traffic Safety Work Group Recommendations: a) Installation of New Accessible Parking Space at 17 Washington Street
Approve both recommendations – Traffic Safety Work Group Recommendations: a) Installation of New Accessible Parking Space at 17 Washington Street
Approve both recommendations
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval of both recommendations; seconded by Ms. Mohr. Art Gasbarro of the Traffic Safety Work Group spoke on the specific location of the Washington Street spot. So voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes. Ms. Mooney spoke on a request from an abutter as to a limited time frame for the spot at West Chester Street. 3.” (Motion: Hill, second: Mohr)
Committee Reports
Approve the letter – Committee Reports
Approve the letter
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to approve the letter; seconded by Ms. Murphy; so voted Chair Bridges – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Murphy – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes. Ms. Holdgate and Ms. Murphy recused themselves from the remaining agenda item and left the meeting at 7:49 PM. 1.” (Motion: Hill, second: Murphy)
Short-Term Rentals Pre-Work Group Framework Update
Adjournment – Short-Term Rentals Pre-Work Group Framework Update
Adjournment
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved adjournment; seconded by Mr. Fee; so voted 3-0 Approved the 8th day of June 2022.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Fee)
From the Nantucket Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s CivicClerk portal. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos from the Nantucket Current: Dawn E. Hill (with its March 2024 story on her reelection bid), Matt Fee (with his March 2025 reelection column), Brooke Mohr (2025 campaign photo by Jason Graziadei), Robert DeCosta and Jill Vieth (May 2026 election-day photos by Jason Graziadei). Former members show initials.
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