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May 24, 2022
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Ryan Ruley, Jason Balboni, Gail Barmakian, Emma Green-Beach, Brian Packish
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the emergency roof repair to Phillips Hardware between June 6" and June 10", 2022
Approve the emergency roof repair to Phillips Hardware between June 6" and June 10", 2022
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to approve the emergency roof repair to Phillips Hardware between June 6" and June 10", 2022 , seconded by Select Person Barmakian. 5 - Aye Discussion and vote to adopt the Police Chief Contract .” (Motion: Packish, second: Barmakian)
Appoint Jonathan Searle as the Oak Bluffs Police Chief effective June 13", 2022, subject to passing the required exams, and accept the presented executed contract
Appoint Jonathan Searle as the Oak Bluffs Police Chief effective June 13", 2022, subject to passing the required exams, and accept the presented executed contract
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to appoint Jonathan Searle as the Oak Bluffs Police Chief effective June 13", 2022, subject to passing the required exams, and accept the presented executed contract , seconded by Select Person Balboni. 5 - Aye Discussion and possible vote on Lagoon Ridge Subdivision LIP filing authorization - Rob Brennan This project is a three phase. Cluster C is the first phase 17 units; including four affordable units, Cluster B - four.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Balboni)
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Lagoon Ridge Subdivision LIP filing as presented
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Lagoon Ridge Subdivision LIP filing as presented
From the minutes
“Chair Ruley made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Lagoon Ridge Subdivision LIP filing as presented , seconded by Select Person Barmakian. 5 - Aye Discussion and possible vote to support of OneStop for Growth - Deborah Potter .” (Motion: Ruley, second: Barmakian)
Authorize Affirmative Investments/IHT to proceed with grant request on the Town's behalf with Mass Works and Rural and Small-Town Grant programs noting that this approval does not guarantee that the Town will accept the road, nor will it relieve Affirmative Investments/IHT from any responsibility fo
Authorize Affirmative Investments/IHT to proceed with grant request on the Town's behalf with Mass Works and Rural and Small-Town Grant programs noting that this approval does not guarantee that the Town will accept the road, nor will it relieve Affirmative Investments/IHT from any responsibility for the Southern Woodlands road as awarded in the RFP process
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to authorize Affirmative Investments/IHT to proceed with grant request on the Town's behalf with Mass Works and Rural and Small-Town Grant programs noting that this approval does not guarantee that the Town will accept the road, nor will it relieve Affirmative Investments/IHT from any responsibility for the Southern Woodlands road as awarded in the RFP process seconded by Select Person Balboni. 5 - Aye Discussion and possible vote of Tour/Livery Companies and Taxi License for 2022 Decision tabled for future meeting; more information required regarding overni.” (Motion: Packish)
Approve the amplified sound application for the 34" Sullivan Run/Walk on Saturday August 27"
Approve the amplified sound application for the 34" Sullivan Run/Walk on Saturday August 27"
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the amplified sound application for the 34" Sullivan Run/Walk on Saturday August 27" seconded by Select Person Packish. 5 - Aye Discussion and possible vote to approve Entertainment application Knock Knock Comedy Productions at the Strand Theatre .” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Packish)
Approve the Entertainment application for Knock Knock Comedy at the Strand Theatre
Approve the Entertainment application for Knock Knock Comedy at the Strand Theatre
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the Entertainment application for Knock Knock Comedy at the Strand Theatre , seconded by Select Person Packish. 5 - Aye Discussion and possible vote on Special Event - Amplified Sound Permit - MV Community of Change Black Party - Saturday August 6, 2022, Kharma Finley .” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Packish)
Approve the Amplified Sound Permit for MV Community for Change Black Party
Approve the Amplified Sound Permit for MV Community for Change Black Party
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the Amplified Sound Permit for MV Community for Change Black Party , seconded by Select Person Packish. 5 - Aye Select Person Packish Recused himself. Discussion and possible vote to extend the hours for licensed seasonal.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Packish)
Approve the “Altered Premises” application as presented minus two tables to twenty-four seats with Wastewater sign off
Approve the “Altered Premises” application as presented minus two tables to twenty-four seats with Wastewater sign off
The minutes record 2 Aye, 3 Nay 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 approve the “Altered Premises” application as presented minus two tables to twenty-four seats with Wastewater sign off , seconded by Chair Packish. 2 - Aye, 3 - Nay Acceptance of Donations Discussion and acceptance of Donation to Council on Aging - Rose Cogliano .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Packish)
Accept a donation from Stop and Shop for $282
Accept a donation from Stop and Shop for $282
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to accept a donation from Stop and Shop for $282 , seconded by Select Person Barmakian. 5 - Aye Appointments Discussion and possible vote to appoint Carrie Blair as Acting Accountant effective July 1, 2022 Deborah Potter read a statement. - Attached. .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Barmakian)
Appoint Carrie Blair as Acting Accountant effective July 1, 2022
Appoint Carrie Blair as Acting Accountant effective July 1, 2022
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to appoint Carrie Blair as Acting Accountant effective July 1, 2022 , seconded by Select Person Balboni. 5 - Aye Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Rizwan Malik to the MV Cultural Council for three years .” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Balboni)
Re-appoint Rizwan Malik to the MV Cultural Council for three years
Re-appoint Rizwan Malik to the MV Cultural Council for three years
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to re-appoint Rizwan Malik to the MV Cultural Council for three years , seconded by Select Person Barmakian. 5 - Aye Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Craig E. Saunders to Oak Bluffs Energy Committee for three years .” (Motion: Packish, second: Barmakian)
Re-appoint Craig E. Saunders to the Oak Bluffs Energy Committee for three years
Re-appoint Craig E. Saunders to the Oak Bluffs Energy Committee for three years
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to re-appoint Craig E. Saunders to the Oak Bluffs Energy Committee for three years , seconded by Select Person Packish. 5 - Aye ATA and Town Administrator Report - Attached Select Board Update Chair Ruley met with Richard Combra (Highway Superintendent) Todd Alexander (Harbor Master), and Brian Packish -did a site visit of the harbor and dis.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Packish)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to adjourn the meeting , seconded by Select Person Ruley 5 - Aye Respectfully Submitted \ Debra Alley - Office Administrator Documents Attached: Declaration from Governor Baker for Memorial Day Application and photos - Circuit Avenue building extension date Police Chief Contract Lag.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Ruley)
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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