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May 10, 2022
10 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Ryan Ruley, Jason Balboni, Gail Barmakian, Emma Green-Beach, Brian Packish
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Adopt the draft Town Flag Policy as an interim Flag Policy
Adopt the draft Town Flag Policy as an interim Flag Policy
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to adopt the draft Town Flag Policy as an interim Flag Policy , seconded by Select Person Packish. (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve an “Arts District” Sign - Roads and Byways Committee /Renee Balter Renee Balter noted there is an existing “Arts District” sign. All Art businesses are in the B1 zone. Selec.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Packish)
Approve the extension of construction through to June 24, 2022
Approve the extension of construction through to June 24, 2022
The minutes record 3 Aye, 2 Nay with 5 members present but do not say who voted which way, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to approve the extension of construction through to June 24, 2022. seconded by Select Person Balboni. (3 - Aye, 2 - Nay). Chairperson Ruley and Select Person Barmakian opposed. Discussion and possible vote to approve a Stop Sign and Painted Street Sign - Roads and Byways Committee .” (Motion: Packish, second: Balboni)
Approve the painted sign “slow” in front of Oak Bluffs Inn on Circuit Avenue
Approve the painted sign “slow” in front of Oak Bluffs Inn on Circuit Avenue
The minutes record 4 Aye, 1 Abstain with 5 members present but do not say who voted which way, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to approve the painted sign “slow” in front of Oak Bluffs Inn on Circuit Avenue , seconded by Select Person Barmakian. (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) .” (Motion: Packish, second: Barmakian)
Approve a “stop sign” at Pocasset Avenue /Tuckernuck Avenue
Approve a “stop sign” at Pocasset Avenue /Tuckernuck Avenue
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve a “stop sign” at Pocasset Avenue /Tuckernuck Avenue seconded by Select Person Green-Beach. (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote on trash disposal on Oak Bluffs Harbor - Harbor Committee Chair Ruley advised there are five dumpsters on the harbor which must be emptied sometime twice a day during the summer sea.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the new business application for Knock Knock Comedy Production
Approve the new business application for Knock Knock Comedy Production
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to approve the new business application for Knock Knock Comedy Production , seconded by Select Person Barmakian. (5-Aye) An Entertainment License to be applied for at a future Select Board meeting. Discussion and possible vote to hold Ladyfest MV October 8, 2022, Rose Guerin / Kelly Feirtag Questions and concerns about closing Circu.” (Motion: Packish, second: Barmakian)
Close Circuit Avenue at 11:00 am, Festival starts at 3:00 pm and ends at 9:00 pm
Close Circuit Avenue at 11:00 am, Festival starts at 3:00 pm and ends at 9:00 pm
The minutes record 3 Aye, 2 Nay with 5 members present but do not say who voted which way, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to close Circuit Avenue at 11:00 am, Festival starts at 3:00 pm and ends at 9:00 pm. seconded by Select Person Green-Beach. (3- Aye, 2 - Nay) Select Person Barmakian, Select Person Balboni Opposed Discussion and - possible vote to approve the Vineyard Drive In at YMCA - Brian Ditchfield, Jill Robie, John Robichau Discussion about the impact o.” (Motion: Packish, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the Vineyard Drive In at YMCA
Approve the Vineyard Drive In at YMCA
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the Vineyard Drive In at YMCA , seconded by Select Person Packish. (5-Aye) Update on the High School Funding Formula - Select Person Brian Packish Select Person Packish explained he and Town Administrator Deborah Potter were continuing to meet with other Towns Select Board representatives .” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Packish)
Accept the donation of $2300.00 donation
Accept the donation of $2300.00 donation
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to accept the donation of $2300.00 donation , seconded by Select Person Barmakian (5 - Aye) Discussion and acceptance of donation to Council on Aging for 20 AA meetings - Rose Cogliano .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Barmakian)
Accept the donation of $900.00 donation
Accept the donation of $900.00 donation
The minutes record 4 Aye, 1 Abstain with 5 members present but do not say who voted which way, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to accept the donation of $900.00 donation , seconded by Select Person Barmakian (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Appointments - none ATA/TA Report - attached Select Board Update Select Person Green-Beach commented she continues to meet with representative on the Fire Works committee, working on the organization.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Barmakian)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to adjourn the meeting , seconded by Select Person Balboni. (5 - Aye) Respectfully Submitted 3 O4 Debra Alley - Office Administrator Documents Included Draft copy of Town of Oak Bluffs interim flag policy. ATA Report TA Report Highway/Parks Report Approved - Select Board Meeting Jun.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Balboni)
From the Oak Bluffs Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Dion Alley, Mark Leonard and Sean DeBettencourt (Ray Ewing) and Tom Hallahan (Jeanna Shepard), Vineyard Gazette; William Cleary and Emma Green-Beach (2024 election day) and Gail Barmakian, The Martha’s Vineyard Times.
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