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September 27, 2022
15 recorded votes, 6 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 Select Board Meeting Minutes September 13, 2022
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes September 13, 2022
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes September 13, 2022 , Seconded by Select Person Barmakian (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve and confirm polling location for State Election, assignment of police officers, re-appoint current election workers, voting by mail and approve early voting hours - Colleen.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Barmakian)
Confirm the polling location for the State Election as Public Library Meeting Room 56R School Street, Oak Bluffs
Confirm the polling location for the State Election as Public Library Meeting Room 56R School Street, Oak Bluffs
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to confirm the polling location for the State Election as Public Library Meeting Room 56R School Street, Oak Bluffs , Seconded by Select Person Balboni (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Packish, second: Balboni)
Approve the In-Person Early Voting to commence Saturday October 22™ to Thursday November 3” from 9:00 am - 1:00pm Monday to Saturday, no voting on Sunday. Friday November 4" hours 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Approve the In-Person Early Voting to commence Saturday October 22™ to Thursday November 3” from 9:00 am - 1:00pm Monday to Saturday, no voting on Sunday. Friday November 4" hours 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to approve the In-Person Early Voting to commence Saturday October 22™ to Thursday November 3” from 9:00 am - 1:00pm Monday to Saturday, no voting on Sunday. Friday November 4" hours 9:00 am - 4:00 pm , Seconded by Select Person Balboni (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to close Vineyard Ave for Halloween Monday October 31, 2022 - Guinevere Cramer .” (Motion: Packish, second: Balboni)
Close Vineyard Avenue on Monday October31, 2022 for Halloween from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
Close Vineyard Avenue on Monday October31, 2022 for Halloween from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to close Vineyard Avenue on Monday October31, 2022 for Halloween from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. , Seconded by Select Person Balboni (5-Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve changes to Police Department Policies and Procedures regarding Recruitment and Selection of Personnel (GO#2002-0707,) Training of Personnel (GO#2002-0709) and Reserve Officer P.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Balboni)
Approve the noted changes to the Police Department Policies and Procedures regarding Recruitment and Selection of Personnel (GO#2002-0707,) Training of Personnel (GO#2002-0709) and Reserve Officer Program (GO#2007-0411.)
Approve the noted changes to the Police Department Policies and Procedures regarding Recruitment and Selection of Personnel (GO#2002-0707,) Training of Personnel (GO#2002-0709) and Reserve Officer Program (GO#2007-0411.)
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the noted changes to the Police Department Policies and Procedures regarding Recruitment and Selection of Personnel (GO#2002-0707,) Training of Personnel (GO#2002-0709) and Reserve Officer Program (GO#2007-0411.) , Seconded by Select Person Barmakian (5-Aye) The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair, which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion t.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Barmakian)
Approve the transfer of business license “Your Taxi” up to ten taxis from Diane Habekost to Chevar Gordon
Approve the transfer of business license “Your Taxi” up to ten taxis from Diane Habekost to Chevar Gordon
Yes: Balboni, Barmakian, Green-Beach, Ruley
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the transfer of business license “Your Taxi” up to ten taxis from Diane Habekost to Chevar Gordon , Seconded by Select Person Balboni (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Select Person Packish abstained Select Person Packish left the meeting Discussion and possible vote to approve new business and entertainment application Bombay Indian Restaurant - 7 Oakland Avenue - A.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Balboni)
Approve the Bombay Indian Restaurant at 7 Oakland Ave with no outdoor dining
Approve the Bombay Indian Restaurant at 7 Oakland Ave with no outdoor dining
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 approve the Bombay Indian Restaurant at 7 Oakland Ave with no outdoor dining , Seconded by Select Person Green-Beach (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)
Approve Entertainment License Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m
Approve Entertainment License Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m
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 approve Entertainment License Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. , Seconded by Select Person Green-Beach (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)
Approved Entertainment License Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m
Approved Entertainment License Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m
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 approved Entertainment License Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. , Seconded by Select Person Green-Beach (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Select Person Packish re-joined the meeting Discussion and possible vote to approve Scallop Season Dates and approved locations - Shellfish Dept .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the Scallop Season Dates and approved location as presented by the Shellfish Department
Approve the Scallop Season Dates and approved location as presented by the Shellfish Department
Yes: Balboni, Barmakian, Packish, Ruley
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to approve the Scallop Season Dates and approved location as presented by the Shellfish Department , Seconded by Select Person Barmakian (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Select Person Green-Beach abstained Select Person Green-Beach departed the meeting Discussion and possible vote to appoint Shellfish Constable as per subcommittee's recommendation .” (Motion: Packish, second: Barmakian)
Appoint Donovan McElligatt as the Oak Bluffs Shellfish Constable
Appoint Donovan McElligatt as the Oak Bluffs Shellfish Constable
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 appoint Donovan McElligatt as the Oak Bluffs Shellfish Constable , Seconded by Select Person Packish (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Select Person Green-Beach re-joined the meeting Select Person Packish left the meeting The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair, which may be discussed at the meeting. Not a.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Packish)
Deny the initially approved altered premise application for The Alley
Deny the initially approved altered premise application for The Alley
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 Green-Beach made a motion to deny the initially approved altered premise application for The Alley , Seconded by Select Person Barmakian (4 -Aye, 1-Abstain) Select Person Packish re-joined the meeting Select Person Green-Beach departed the meeting Discussion and possible vote to approve one day beer / wine and special event permit MV Oysterfest Waban Alley .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Barmakian)
Accept Oak Bluffs Business Association “Go Fund Me” Donation for $21,509.73 to Oak Bluffs Fire Works Fund
Accept Oak Bluffs Business Association “Go Fund Me” Donation for $21,509.73 to Oak Bluffs Fire Works Fund
The minutes record 4 Aye with 5 members present but do not say who voted which way, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to accept Oak Bluffs Business Association “Go Fund Me” Donation for $21,509.73 to Oak Bluffs Fire Works Fund , Seconded by Select Person Barmakian (4-Aye) Select Person Packish re-joined the meeting Correspondence - none Appointments Discussion and possible vote to appoint to the Capital Improvement Committee for a three-year period Cameron Naron and Maura McGroarty .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Barmakian)
Approve Philip Regan to the CCHDC for a three-year term
Approve Philip Regan to the CCHDC for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve Philip Regan to the CCHDC for a three-year term , Seconded by Select Person Packish (5 -Aye) TA/ATA Report - attached Select Board Update Select Person Balboni noted he is still working with Deborah Potter on the Fire/EMS union negotiations, the Police Union negotiation will be starting soon. Select Person .” (Motion: Balboni, 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 Packish (5 - Aye) Documents Attached Meeting Sign in Sheet 09.27.2022 Meeting Minutes September 13, 2022 Town Clerk Documents Police Department Documents Your Taxi License Documents Bombay Indian Restaurant Application Shellfish Dep.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Packish)
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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