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25 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Start my ballot →Present: Ryan Ruley, Jason Balboni, Gail Barmakian, Emma Green-Beach, Brian Packish
Absent: None
Approve the April 26, 2022, Select Board Minutes
Approve the April 26, 2022, Select Board Minutes
“Select Person Balboni moved to approve the April 26, 2022, Select Board Minutes , Seconded by Select Person Packish (5 - Aye). .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Packish)
Approve the May 10, 2022, Select Board Minutes
Approve the May 10, 2022, Select Board Minutes
“Select Person Balboni moved to approve the May 10, 2022, Select Board Minutes , Seconded by Select Person Packish (5 - Aye). .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Packish)
Approve the May 16, 2022, Select Board Minutes
Approve the May 16, 2022, Select Board Minutes
“Select Person Balboni moved to approve the May 16, 2022, Select Board Minutes , Seconded by Select Person Packish (5 - Aye). .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Packish)
Approve the May 24, 2022, Select Board Minutes
Approve the May 24, 2022, Select Board Minutes
“Select Person Balboni moved to approve the May 24, 2022, Select Board Minutes , Seconded by Select Person Packish (5 - Aye). .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Packish)
Approve the May 31, 2022, Select Board Minutes
Approve the May 31, 2022, Select Board Minutes
The minutes record 4 Aye with 5 members present but do not say who voted which way, so individual votes are not shown.
“Select Person Balboni moved to approve the May 31, 2022, Select Board Minutes , Seconded by Select Person Packish (4 - Aye) Select Person Barmakian recused herself. Swearing in of the Oak Bluffs Police Chief Searle. Select Person Barmakian acknowledge retiring Chief Blake. Colleen Morris Town Clerk sworn in Police Chief Jonathan Searle..” (Motion: Balboni, second: Packish)
Ed to appoint Kathy Laskowski, Joyce Dresser, Renee Balter, Susan Thompson, Barbara Baskin, and Jim Dearing to the Oak Bluffs Historic Committee for a one-year term
Ed to appoint Kathy Laskowski, Joyce Dresser, Renee Balter, Susan Thompson, Barbara Baskin, and Jim Dearing to the Oak Bluffs Historic Committee for a one-year term
“Select Person Packish made a motioned to appoint Kathy Laskowski, Joyce Dresser, Renee Balter, Susan Thompson, Barbara Baskin, and Jim Dearing to the Oak Bluffs Historic Committee for a one-year term , Seconded by Select Person Balboni (5 - Aye). Discussion and possible vote to appoint Mark Leonard to the Housing Bank Review Committee .” (Motion: Packish, second: Balboni)
Ed to appoint Mark Leonard to the Housing Bank Review Committee
Ed to appoint Mark Leonard to the Housing Bank Review Committee
“Select Person Balboni made a motioned to appoint Mark Leonard to the Housing Bank Review Committee , Seconded by Select Person Packish (5 - Aye). Discussion and possible vote to appoint Fred Hancock to the MVTV Board for a three-year term .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Packish)
Ed to appoint Fred Hancock to the MVTV board for a three-year period
Ed to appoint Fred Hancock to the MVTV board for a three-year period
“Select Person Barmakian made a motioned to appoint Fred Hancock to the MVTV board for a three-year period , Seconded by Select Person Packish (5 - Aye). Discussion and possible vote to award the construction contract for the Noyes Building - Mark Leonard Motion will be addressed at Special Joint Meeting June 21, 2022 Discussion and possible vote to authorize up to.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Packish)
Authorize the Affordable Housing Committee to move forward with due diligence in relation to the Donut Hole nitrogen credit transfer on the Land Bank property
Authorize the Affordable Housing Committee to move forward with due diligence in relation to the Donut Hole nitrogen credit transfer on the Land Bank property
“Select Person Packish made a motion to authorize the Affordable Housing Committee to move forward with due diligence in relation to the Donut Hole nitrogen credit transfer on the Land Bank property , seconded by Select Person Balboni (5 - Aye). Discussion and possible vote on letter of support for a land swap proposed between the Commonwealth and the MV Land Bank for the 8-foot shared use path along Beach Road Deborah Potter has confirmed with the Conser.” (Motion: Packish, second: Balboni)
Authorize the Chair to execute a letter in favor of the proposed land swap between the Commonwealth and the MV Land Bank
Authorize the Chair to execute a letter in favor of the proposed land swap between the Commonwealth and the MV Land Bank
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to authorize the Chair to execute a letter in favor of the proposed land swap between the Commonwealth and the MV Land Bank , Seconded by Select Person Packish (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to support Healthy Aging MV Community Plan - Cindy Trish .” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Packish)
Authorize Chair Ruley to execute a letter in favor of the proposed land swap between the Commonwealth and the MV Land Bank
Authorize Chair Ruley to execute a letter in favor of the proposed land swap between the Commonwealth and the MV Land Bank
“Select Person Packish made a motion to authorize Chair Ruley to execute a letter in favor of the proposed land swap between the Commonwealth and the MV Land Bank , Seconded by Select Person Balboni (5 - Aye). 4:38 p.m. Select Person Packish recused himself. Discussion and possible vote to approve a new business application Sarah Brown's Comfort Food .” (Motion: Packish, second: Balboni)
Approve the Sarah Brown's Business License at 7 Oakland Ave
Approve the Sarah Brown's Business License at 7 Oakland Ave
The minutes record 4 Aye with 5 members present but do not say who voted which way, so individual votes are not shown.
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the Sarah Brown's Business License at 7 Oakland Ave , Seconded by Select Person Barmakian (4 - Aye). 4:45 p.m. Select Person Packish rejoined the meeting. .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Barmakian)
Close the public meeting
Close the public meeting
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to close the public meeting , seconded by Select Person Barmakian. (5 - Aye). .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Barmakian)
Approve the petition from Eversource Energy to service 48 Bayview Avenue
Approve the petition from Eversource Energy to service 48 Bayview Avenue
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the petition from Eversource Energy to service 48 Bayview Avenue , Seconded by Select Person Packish (5 - Aye). Discussion and possible vote to approve new business application - African American Heritage Trail -Elaine Weintraub .” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Packish)
Approve African American Heritage Trail
Approve African American Heritage Trail
“Select Person Packish made a motion to approve African American Heritage Trail , Seconded by Select Person Barmakian (5 - Aye). Acceptance of Donations $156 donation toward the OB Fire Works .” (Motion: Packish, second: Barmakian)
Accept the donation of $156 toward the Oak Bluffs Fire Works
Accept the donation of $156 toward the Oak Bluffs Fire Works
“Select Person Packish made a motion to accept the donation of $156 toward the Oak Bluffs Fire Works , Seconded by Select Person Barmakian (5 - Aye). Select person Packish made a motion to open the public hearing. 5:00 p.m. Public Hearing The Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 14", 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at Oak Bluffs Town Hall 56.” (Motion: Packish, second: Barmakian)
Close the public meeting
Close the public meeting
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to close the public meeting , seconded by Select Person Barmakian (5 - Aye). .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Barmakian)
Approve the petition from Eversource Energy on Eastville Ave
Approve the petition from Eversource Energy on Eastville Ave
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the petition from Eversource Energy on Eastville Ave , seconded by Select Person Green-Beach (5 - Aye). 5:06 p.m. Select Person Packish recused himself. Discussion and possible vote to approved eight entertainment application and eight one day Alcohol License Sara Brown's Comfort Food .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the Entertainment Applications on Saturday August 6" 13" 20" and 27" 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. as presented
Approve the Entertainment Applications on Saturday August 6" 13" 20" and 27" 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. as presented
The minutes record 4 Aye with 5 members present but do not say who voted which way, so individual votes are not shown.
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the Entertainment Applications on Saturday August 6" 13" 20" and 27" 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. as presented , seconded by Select Person Barmakian (4 - Aye). .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Barmakian)
Approve the Entertainment Application on Friday and Saturday August 5%, 6" 12", 13 19% 20" 26" and 27" between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday as presented
Approve the Entertainment Application on Friday and Saturday August 5%, 6" 12", 13 19% 20" 26" and 27" between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday as presented
The minutes record 4 Aye with 5 members present but do not say who voted which way, so individual votes are not shown.
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the Entertainment Application on Friday and Saturday August 5%, 6" 12", 13 19% 20" 26" and 27" between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday as presented , seconded by Select Person Green-Beach (4 - Aye). .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)
Approve one day beer / wine applications on August 5", 6 12" 13 19% 20% 26 and 27" 2022 between 11:00 am and 10:00 p.m
Approve one day beer / wine applications on August 5", 6 12" 13 19% 20% 26 and 27" 2022 between 11:00 am and 10:00 p.m
The minutes record 4 Aye with 5 members present but do not say who voted which way, so individual votes are not shown.
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve one day beer / wine applications on August 5", 6 12" 13 19% 20% 26 and 27" 2022 between 11:00 am and 10:00 p.m. , seconded by Select Person Green-Beach (4 - Aye). Discussion and possible vote to approve entertainment application Monday - Saturday - Lobsterville -Leslie Graham Motion will be addressed at Special Joint Meeting June 21, 2022 Discussion and possible vote to.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)
Approve an Entertainment Permit for Jada Jackson
Approve an Entertainment Permit for Jada Jackson
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve an Entertainment Permit for Jada Jackson , seconded by Select Packish (5 - Aye). Discussion and possible vote to approve an entertainment request Island Inn Tuesday August 16"- Hillary McDermott .” (Motion: Barmakian)
Approve an Entertainment Permit for Erika Liles Tuesday August 16, 2022
Approve an Entertainment Permit for Erika Liles Tuesday August 16, 2022
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve an Entertainment Permit for Erika Liles Tuesday August 16, 2022 , seconded by Select Person Packish (5 - Aye). Discussion and possible vote to approve Family Sculpture in Oak Bluffs - Jay Lagemann Applicant to work further with the Parks Department to work on viable placement options for the sculpture; how this project wil.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Packish)
Accept for the purpose of securing MSBA funding the apportioned amount of 22.89% for Oak Bluffs based on the presented formula, with the acknowledgement that the actual funding is still subject to a future Town Meeting vote regarding the desired construction of the regional High Schoo]. To include a
Accept for the purpose of securing MSBA funding the apportioned amount of 22.89% for Oak Bluffs based on the presented formula, with the acknowledgement that the actual funding is still subject to a future Town Meeting vote regarding the desired construction of the regional High Schoo]. To include a Memorandum of Understanding with a 2.5 % budget increase cap in any and all increases over 2.5% to be a warrant article with a proposition 2.5 override approved by all six towns
“Select Person Packish made a motion to accept for the purpose of securing MSBA funding the apportioned amount of 22.89% for Oak Bluffs based on the presented formula, with the acknowledgement that the actual funding is still subject to a future Town Meeting vote regarding the desired construction of the regional High Schoo]. To include a Memorandum of Understanding with a 2.5 % budget increase cap in any and all increases over 2.5% to be a warrant article with a proposition 2.5 override approved by all six towns , seconded by Select Person Balboni (5-Aye). TA/ATA Report - attached Discussion a.” (Motion: Packish)
Enter in executive session
Enter in executive session
“Select Person Packish made a motion to enter in executive session Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Packish - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye. (5 - Aye) Motion to enter into Executive Session 1 In accordance with M.G.L Ch.” (Motion: Packish, 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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