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June 28, 2022
14 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
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Present: Ryan Ruley, Jason Balboni, Gail Barmakian, Brian Packish
Absent: Emma Green-Beach
Every vote, in order
Appoint Acting Lieutenant Curelli to Lieutenant
Appoint Acting Lieutenant Curelli to Lieutenant
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to appoint Acting Lieutenant Curelli to Lieutenant , seconded by Select Person Barmakian (4 - Aye). Discussion and possible vote to appoint Officer Christopher Wiggin to Sergeant - Chief Searle .” (Motion: Packish, second: Barmakian)
Appoint Officer Wiggin to Sergeant
Appoint Officer Wiggin to Sergeant
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to appoint Officer Wiggin to Sergeant , seconded by Select Person Barmakian (4 - Aye). Discussion and possible vote to appoint Officer Jeffrey LaBell to Sergeant - Chief Searle .” (Motion: Packish, second: Barmakian)
Appoint Officer LaBell to Sergeant
Appoint Officer LaBell to Sergeant
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to appoint Officer LaBell to Sergeant , seconded by Select Person Barmakian (4 - Aye). There will be an official Swearing in tomorrow (Wednesday June 29", 2022, at 2:00 pm) for the officers at the Police Station. Discussion and possible vote to approve fifteen one day beer/wine applications MV Sha.” (Motion: Packish, second: Barmakian)
Approve fifteen one day beer/wine permits on the dates provided
Approve fifteen one day beer/wine permits on the dates provided
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve fifteen one day beer/wine permits on the dates provided , seconded by Select Person Barmakian (4 - Aye). .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Barmakian)
Waive the fee of $250 per one day beer/wine permits
Waive the fee of $250 per one day beer/wine permits
The minutes record 3 Aye, 1 Nay with 4 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 waive the fee of $250 per one day beer/wine permits , seconded by Select Person Packish (3 - Aye, 1 - Nay). Select Person Barmakian opposed due to setting a precedent for future applicant. Discussion and possible vote to approve Joint Select Board Meeting minutes June 21, 2022 .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Packish)
Approve the Joint Select Board Meeting Minutes from June 21, 2022
Approve the Joint Select Board Meeting Minutes from June 21, 2022
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the Joint Select Board Meeting Minutes from June 21, 2022 , seconded by Select Person Barmakian (4 - Aye). Presentation on “What's next with the MV Housing Bank” - Laura Silber Postponed to a future meeting ‘ Update from the MVCMA on the Tabernacle Project - Attached Update on SSA by Jim Malkin - Attached Discussion .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Barmakian)
Approve the entertainment application by Lobsterville from 12:00 noon until 11:00pm
Approve the entertainment application by Lobsterville from 12:00 noon until 11:00pm
The minutes record 3 Aye with 4 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 entertainment application by Lobsterville from 12:00 noon until 11:00pm , seconded by Select Person Packish (3 - Aye). The board would like to address all Entertainment Application on the Harbor in the future. Discussion and possible vote to approve entertainment permit - pINK WELL event -Thursday August 18" - Inkwell Beach - Kath.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Packish)
Approve the entertainment permit for pINK WELL
Approve the entertainment permit for pINK WELL
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to approve the entertainment permit for pINK WELL , seconded by Select Person Barmakian (4 - Aye). 5:26 pm Chair Ruley departed the meeting. Discussion and possible vote to approve entertainment permit Wharton Clambake - Sunday July 374 - Town Beach opposite Samoset St - Imani Moody (remote in). Discussion ab.” (Motion: Packish, second: Barmakian)
Approve the entertainment permit Wharton Clambake on Sunday July 3, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Town Beach opposite Samoset St. (2 - Aye, 1- Nay). Select Person Packish opposed. Motion Denied - due to no super majority of the Select Board. Discussion and p
Approve the entertainment permit Wharton Clambake on Sunday July 3, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Town Beach opposite Samoset St. (2 - Aye, 1- Nay). Select Person Packish opposed. Motion Denied - due to no super majority of the Select Board. Discussion and p
The minutes record 2 Aye, 1 Nay with 4 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 entertainment permit Wharton Clambake on Sunday July 3, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Town Beach opposite Samoset St. (2 - Aye, 1- Nay). Select Person Packish opposed. Motion Denied - due to no super majority of the Select Board. Discussion and p Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the entertainment permit Wharton Clambake on Sunday July 3, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Town Beach opposite Samoset St. (2 - Aye, 1- Nay). Select Person Packish opposed. Motion Denied - due to no super majori.” (Motion: Balboni)
Approve the FY23 Dukes County Fuel Bid
Approve the FY23 Dukes County Fuel Bid
The minutes record 3 Aye with 4 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 FY23 Dukes County Fuel Bid , seconded by Select Person Balboni (3 - Aye). Discussion and possible vote to approve Close of year transfers for FY22 .” (Motion: Packish, second: Balboni)
Approve Transfer 1 - 8 Close of Year Transfer for FY23
Approve Transfer 1 - 8 Close of Year Transfer for FY23
The minutes record 3 Aye with 4 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 Transfer 1 - 8 Close of Year Transfer for FY23 , seconded by Select Person Packish (3 - Aye). Transfer 9 (New Transfer not yet approved by Fin COMM) Discussion about the feasibility of the board approving this, concerns as to if it needed to go to a Town Meeting. The Select Board is voting on this, and it .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Packish)
Approve Transfer 9 Close of Year Transfer for FY23
Approve Transfer 9 Close of Year Transfer for FY23
The minutes record 3 Aye with 4 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 Transfer 9 Close of Year Transfer for FY23 , seconded by Select Person Packish (3 - Aye). Acceptance of Donations - none Correspondence - attached Appointments Discussion and possible vote to appoint Peter Lyons to Oak Bluffs Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term. .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Packish)
Appoint Peter Lyons to the Oak Bluffs Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term
Appoint Peter Lyons to the Oak Bluffs Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term
The minutes record 3 Aye with 4 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 appoint Peter Lyons to the Oak Bluffs Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term , seconded by Select Person Barmakian (3 - Aye). TA/ATA Report - attached Select Board Update Select Person Balboni thanked the Town Boards and Committees and the Town Employees as we are coming up to a busy season. Marco with the Highway Department. Select Pe.” (Motion: Packish, second: Barmakian)
Enter Executive Session for the purpose of 1. In accordance with M.G.L Ch 30A Sect 21(a)(5) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (0 Uncas Ave) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; And
Enter Executive Session for the purpose of 1. In accordance with M.G.L Ch 30A Sect 21(a)(5) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (0 Uncas Ave) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; And to not reconvene in open session
The roll call does not list Ryan Ruley.
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purpose of 1. In accordance with M.G.L Ch 30A Sect 21(a)(5) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (0 Uncas Ave) if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body; And to not reconvene in open session. Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Packish - Aye. (3 - Aye) Adjourn 6: 25 pm Respectfully Submitted D. o Debra Alley - Office Ad.” (Motion: 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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