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December 13, 2022
2 meetings this evening, 22 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Start my ballot →Oak Bluffs Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Ryan Ruley, Jason Balboni, Gail Barmakian, Emma Green-Beach, Brian Packish
Absent: None
19 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes November 22, 2022
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes November 22, 2022
The minutes list each member’s vote but the tally in brackets (4 Aye) does not match, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes November 22, 2022 , Seconded by Select Person Balboni (4 -Aye) Select Person Barmakian Abstained 4:35 PM Select Person Packish departed the meeting (recused) Discussion and pos.” (Motion: Packish, second: Balboni)
Approve the temporary closure of Sweet Life Café from February 15", 2022, to March 8", 2023
Approve the temporary closure of Sweet Life Café from February 15", 2022, to March 8", 2023
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 Balboni made a motion to approve the temporary closure of Sweet Life Café from February 15", 2022, to March 8", 2023 , Seconded by Select Person Green-Beach (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve sidewalk closure at 10 Oak Bluffs Avenue - Joseph Moujabber Richard Combra spoke to this article, Mr. Moujabber will lift / remove the bricks on the sidewalk to start the.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the sidewalk closure at 10 Oak Bluffs Avenue with the proviso that the sidewalks will be opened by April 1, 2023
Approve the sidewalk closure at 10 Oak Bluffs Avenue with the proviso that the sidewalks will be opened by April 1, 2023
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 Balboni made a motion to approve the sidewalk closure at 10 Oak Bluffs Avenue with the proviso that the sidewalks will be opened by April 1, 2023 , Seconded by Select Person Green-Beach (4 - 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 discussi.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the donation of the Sunset Lake Holiday Tree from Crossland Landscape
Approve the donation of the Sunset Lake Holiday Tree from Crossland Landscape
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the donation of the Sunset Lake Holiday Tree from Crossland Landscape , Seconded by Select Person Packish (5 - Aye) 4:43 PM Select Person Packish departed the meeting (recused) 4:45 PM Public Hearing Chair Ruley Opened the Public Hearing Pursuant to MGL Chapter 138, Section 12 the Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a Public Heari.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Packish)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
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 Balboni made a motion to close the public hearing , Seconded by Select Person Gail Barmakian (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve alcohol and business license transfer Linda Jeans - Mare Hanover / Winston & Lisa Christie .” (Motion: Balboni)
Approve the business and alcohol license transfer from Marc Hanover to Winston and Lisa Christie
Approve the business and alcohol license transfer from Marc Hanover to Winston and Lisa Christie
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 Balboni made a motion to approve the business and alcohol license transfer from Marc Hanover to Winston and Lisa Christie , Seconded by Select Person Green-Beach (4 - Aye) .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)
Approve changing the Alcohol License from Seasonal to Annual All Alcohol for Linda Jeans, Winston and Lisa Christie
Approve changing the Alcohol License from Seasonal to Annual All Alcohol for Linda Jeans, Winston and Lisa Christie
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 Balboni made a motion to approve changing the Alcohol License from Seasonal to Annual All Alcohol for Linda Jeans, Winston and Lisa Christie , Seconded by Select Person Green-Beach (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve renewal of 14 Annual Alcohol, Common Victuallers and Entertainment Licenses for Oak Bluffs Restaurants .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the renewal of 14 Annual Alcohol, Common Victuallers and Entertainment Licenses
Approve the renewal of 14 Annual Alcohol, Common Victuallers and Entertainment Licenses
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 approve the renewal of 14 Annual Alcohol, Common Victuallers and Entertainment Licenses , Seconded by Select Person Balboni (4- Aye) Discussion regarding current and draft updated alcohol policy for 2023 To be discussed on December 27", 2022, or January 10*, 2023, meeting The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair, which.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Balboni)
Approve the 2023 Seasonal ABCC population increase form
Approve the 2023 Seasonal ABCC population increase form
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 Balboni made a motion to approve the 2023 Seasonal ABCC population increase form , Seconded by Select Person Green-Beach (4 - Aye) 5:00 PM Select Person Packish rejoined the meeting Discussion and possible vote to approve a conditional appointment of Patrol Officer Shannon Levesque Oak Bluffs Police Department - Police Chief Searle .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the conditional appointment of Patrol Officer Shannon Levesque
Approve the conditional appointment of Patrol Officer Shannon Levesque
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to approve the conditional appointment of Patrol Officer Shannon Levesque , Seconded by Select Person Balboni (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote in relation to Scallop Season 2022-23 limits and temperature restrictions - Kyle Peters from October 11, 2022, Select Board Meeting - Donovan McElligatt .” (Motion: Packish, second: Balboni)
Accept and maintain the limits of 3 (commercial) and 1 (recreational) and to restrict dragging under 30 degrees by 10:00am, with a temperature make up day on Saturday
Accept and maintain the limits of 3 (commercial) and 1 (recreational) and to restrict dragging under 30 degrees by 10:00am, with a temperature make up day on Saturday
The minutes list each member’s vote but the tally in brackets (4 Aye, 1 Abstain) does not match, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to accept and maintain the limits of 3 (commercial) and 1 (recreational) and to restrict dragging under 30 degrees by 10:00am, with a temperature make up day on Saturday , Seconded by Select Person Packish (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Select Person Green-Beach Abstained Discussion and possible vote on Menorah Display Request - Rabbi Tzvi Alperowitz.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Packish)
Adopt the revised designer Selection Process Laws as required by MGL c.7 s.44-58 and c30B
Adopt the revised designer Selection Process Laws as required by MGL c.7 s.44-58 and c30B
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to adopt the revised designer Selection Process Laws as required by MGL c.7 s.44-58 and c30B , Seconded by Select Person Packish (5- Aye) Discussion, Review, and possible vote to adopt provision 14.4: Policy for Federal Projects, to the Procurement Conflict of Interest Financial Policy - Wendy Brough .” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Packish)
Adopt provision 14.4: Policy for Federal Projects, to the Procurement Conflict of Interest Financial Policy
Adopt provision 14.4: Policy for Federal Projects, to the Procurement Conflict of Interest Financial Policy
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to adopt provision 14.4: Policy for Federal Projects, to the Procurement Conflict of Interest Financial Policy , Seconded by Select Person Packish (5- Aye) Discussion and possible vote to ratify IAFF Contract July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025 Select Person Balboni, Chief Wirtz and members from the fire department spoke in favor of how the negotiations were handled; said i.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Packish)
Ratify IAFF Contract July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025
Ratify IAFF Contract July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to ratify IAFF Contract July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025 , Seconded by Select Person Barmakian (5 - Aye) 5:37 PM Chief Wirtz and other fire department members departed the meeting 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.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Barmakian)
Adopt the Select Board Strategic Planning Appendix A
Adopt the Select Board Strategic Planning Appendix A
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to adopt the Select Board Strategic Planning Appendix A , Seconded by Select Person Balboni (5- Aye) Acceptance of Donations: Discussion and possible vote to accept $15 donation from Raymond Gosselin for the Fireworks Fund .” (Motion: Packish, second: Balboni)
Accept the $15 donation from Raymond Gosselin for the Oak Bluffs Fire Works Fund
Accept the $15 donation from Raymond Gosselin for the Oak Bluffs Fire Works Fund
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to accept the $15 donation from Raymond Gosselin for the Oak Bluffs Fire Works Fund , Seconded by Select Person Balboni (5 - Aye) Appointments: Discussion and possible vote to appoint Bill Cleary as Oak Bluffs Representative to serve on the Eversource Working Group - Kate Warner / Bill Cleary .” (Motion: Packish, second: Balboni)
Approve Bill Cleary as the Oak Bluffs Representative to serve on the Eversource Working Group
Approve Bill Cleary as the Oak Bluffs Representative to serve on the Eversource Working Group
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve Bill Cleary as the Oak Bluffs Representative to serve on the Eversource Working Group , Seconded by Select Person Packish (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Brian C. Smith to the MVC for a 1-year term. .” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Packish)
Re-appoint Brian C. Smith to the MVC for a 1-year term
Re-appoint Brian C. Smith to the MVC for a 1-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Packish made a motion to re-appoint Brian C. Smith to the MVC for a 1-year term , Seconded by Select Person Green-Beach (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Joe Sollitto to the Port Council for a two-year term. .” (Motion: Packish, second: Green-Beach)
Re-appoint Joe Sollitto to the Port Council for a two-year term
Re-appoint Joe Sollitto to the Port Council for a two-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to re-appoint Joe Sollitto to the Port Council for a two-year term , Seconded by Select Person Packish (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: Barmakian, second: Packish)
Oak Bluffs Select Board · Joint meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Ryan Ruley, Jason Balboni, Gail Barmakian, Emma Green-Beach
Absent: Brian Packish
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
In the event we do not receive tax rate approval in time to get the actual bills out by December 31st, 2022, we request authorization from the Bureau of Local Assessment to send out 3rd quarter preliminary tax bills
In the event we do not receive tax rate approval in time to get the actual bills out by December 31st, 2022, we request authorization from the Bureau of Local Assessment to send out 3rd quarter preliminary tax bills
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion in the event we do not receive tax rate approval in time to get the actual bills out by December 31st, 2022, we request authorization from the Bureau of Local Assessment to send out 3rd quarter preliminary tax bills Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Aye (4- Aye). .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)
Continue the joint meeting of the Select Board on Thursday December 15, 2022, at 3:00 pm remote access only
Continue the joint meeting of the Select Board on Thursday December 15, 2022, at 3:00 pm remote access only
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to continue the joint meeting of the Select Board on Thursday December 15, 2022, at 3:00 pm remote access only Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Aye (4- Aye). 3:28 pm .” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Balboni)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to adjourn the meeting Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Aye (4- Aye). 3:29 pm Melanie Bilodeau made a motion to adjourn the Assessors Meeti.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)
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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