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April 26, 2023
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jason Bridges, Matt Fee, Dawn E. Hill, Malcolm MacNab, Brooke Mohr
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Authorize the appointment of Health Director Roberto Santamaria to fill in as needed
Authorize the appointment of Health Director Roberto Santamaria to fill in as needed
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to authorize the appointment of Health Director Roberto Santamaria to fill in as needed; seconded by Dr. MacNab; by roll call vote: Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes. So voted VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, WARRANTS AND PENDING CONTRACTS.” (Motion: Hill, second: MacNab)
Approve items VII 1 – 3 as presented
Approve items VII 1 – 3 as presented
From the minutes
“Dr. MacNab moved approval of items VII 1 – 3 as presented; seconded by Ms. Holdgate; by roll call vote: Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes. So voted 1.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Hill)
Approval of Treasury Warrants for April 19, 2023; April 26, 2023
Approve Pending Contracts as presented and with the change as noted by Chair Bridges
Approve Pending Contracts as presented and with the change as noted by Chair Bridges
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved approval of Pending Contracts as presented and with the change as noted by Chair Bridges; seconded by Ms. Holdgate; by roll call vote: Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes. So voted VIII. REPORTS 2.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Hill)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office: Presentation of Strategic Plan
Approve the additional two percent cost-of-living increase as presented
Approve the additional two percent cost-of-living increase as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval of the additional two percent cost-of-living increase as presented; seconded by Dr. MacNab; by roll call vote: Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes. So voted X. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.” (Motion: Hill, second: MacNab)
Close the hearing, there being no public comment
Close the hearing, there being no public comment
Yes: Bridges, Hill, MacNab, Mohr
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved to close the hearing, there being no public comment; seconded by Dr. MacNab; by roll call vote: Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes. So voted.” (Motion: Hill, second: MacNab)
Approve the application as presented
Approve the application as presented
Yes: Bridges, Hill, MacNab, Mohr
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved approval of the application as presented; seconded by Ms. Mohr; by roll call vote: Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes. So voted XI. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT 1.” (Motion: Hill, second: Mohr)
Update on Baxter Road Alternate Access Options/Potential Selection of Option
Support Option A – Update on Baxter Road Alternate Access Options/Potential Selection of Option
Support Option A
From the minutes
“Ms. Mohr moved to support Option A; seconded by Ms. Holdgate. Dr. MacNab noted that Option A will be most likely adjusted as the process continues. Ms. Holdgate agreed. By roll call vote: Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes. So voted 2.” (Motion: Mohr, second: Hill)
Approval of Statement Regarding Petitioned Short-Term Rental Warrant Articles on 2023 Annual Town Meeting (Continued …
Adoption of the statement contained in the Board’s packet and amended as follows: delete the first paragraph; modify the second paragraph to reflect that that 2022 annual town meeting articles were 42 and 43; modify the
Adoption of the statement contained in the Board’s packet and amended as follows: delete the first paragraph; modify the second paragraph to reflect that that 2022 annual town meeting articles were 42 and 43; modify the third paragraph to strike the words “discussed its earlier unanimous votes to support” and replace those words with the word “supported”; delete the fourth paragraph. Seconded by Ms. Mohr; by roll call vote: Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes. So voted
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved adoption of the statement contained in the Board’s packet and amended as follows: delete the first paragraph; modify the second paragraph to reflect that that 2022 annual town meeting articles were 42 and 43; modify the third paragraph to strike the words “discussed its earlier unanimous votes to support” and replace those words with the word “supported”; delete the fourth paragraph. Seconded by Ms. Mohr; by roll call vote: Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes. So voted 2.” (Motion: Hill)
Review/Amend Select Board Agenda Protocol Regarding Public Comment
Approve the revised Public Comment policy as presented with the word Ms. Alger referenced, to be added
Approve the revised Public Comment policy as presented with the word Ms. Alger referenced, to be added
From the minutes
“Dr. MacNab moved approval of the revised Public Comment policy as presented with the word Ms. Alger referenced, to be added; seconded by Ms. Holdgate; by roll call vote: Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes. So voted Kathy Baird, a member of the Short-term Rental Work Group, commented that the statement the Board discussed previously is important to demonstrate support for the Work Group’s work. 3.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Hill)
Committee Reports
Adjournment at 8:33 PM
Adjournment at 8:33 PM
From the minutes
“Ms. Holdgate moved adjournment at 8:33 PM; seconded by Dr. MacNab; by roll call vote: Chair Bridges – Yes; Ms. Holdgate – Yes; Mr. Fee – Yes; Dr. MacNab – Yes; Ms. Mohr – Yes. So voted Approved the 3rd day of May 2023.” (Motion: Hill, second: MacNab)
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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