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Oak Bluffs Select Board · 2021–2023 Board · Regular meeting

March 28, 2023

12 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Ryan Ruley, Jason Balboni, Gail Barmakian, Emma Green-Beach, Brian Packish

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the meeting minutes on March 14, 2023, with the amendments

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the meeting minutes on March 14, 2023, with the amendments

The roll call does not list Jason Balboni.

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the meeting minutes on March 14, 2023, with the amendments Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Packish - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to ratify on the Oak Bluffs Patrol Offic.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Green-Beach)

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Ratify the Oak Bluffs Patrol Officers agreement

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Ratify the Oak Bluffs Patrol Officers agreement

Yes: Barmakian, Green-Beach, PackishThe roll call does not list Jason Balboni.

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to ratify the Oak Bluffs Patrol Officers agreement Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Abstain, Packish - Aye (3 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Discussion and possible vote to approve Annual 5K Memori.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Green-Beach)

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Approve the annual 5km Memorial Road race on Sunday May 28, 2023

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the annual 5km Memorial Road race on Sunday May 28, 2023

The roll call does not list Jason Balboni.

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the annual 5km Memorial Road race on Sunday May 28, 2023 Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Packish - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to authorize the Select Board Chair to e.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Barmakian)

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Authorize Chair Ruley to execute the regulatory agreement and declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Habitat for Humanity

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Authorize Chair Ruley to execute the regulatory agreement and declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Habitat for Humanity

The roll call does not list Jason Balboni.

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to authorize Chair Ruley to execute the regulatory agreement and declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Habitat for Humanity Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Packish - Aye (4-Aye) 4:58 PM Select Person Packish departed the meeting 4:58 PM Select Perso.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Green-Beach)

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Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Close the public hearing

The roll call does not list Brian Packish.

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to close the public hearing Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Balboni - Aye (4-Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve alcohol application for Mugs of.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Green-Beach)

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Approve the beer and wine application for Mugs of Delight LLC dba Aalia's Coffee

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the beer and wine application for Mugs of Delight LLC dba Aalia's Coffee

The roll call does not list Brian Packish.

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the beer and wine application for Mugs of Delight LLC dba Aalia's Coffee Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Balboni - Aye (4-Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve entertainment application for M.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Barmakian)

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Approve the entertainment application for Mugs of Delight, LLC dba Aalia's Coffee

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the entertainment application for Mugs of Delight, LLC dba Aalia's Coffee

The roll call does not list Brian Packish.

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the entertainment application for Mugs of Delight, LLC dba Aalia's Coffee Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Balboni - Aye (4 - Aye) 5:08 PM Select Person Packish rejoined the meeting Update from Back D.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Balboni)

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Approve the temporary road closure and curb cut on April 5" and 6"", 2023

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 4–0

Approve the temporary road closure and curb cut on April 5" and 6"", 2023

Yes: Balboni, Barmakian, Green-Beach, Ruley

From the minutes

“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the temporary road closure and curb cut on April 5" and 6"", 2023 Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Packish - Abstain, Balboni - Aye (4 - Aye, | - Abstain) Harbor Committee update - Mike Santoro Discussion and po.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)

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Appointment Emily DeBettencourt as Harbormaster

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · 4–0

Appointment Emily DeBettencourt as Harbormaster

Yes: Balboni, Barmakian, Green-Beach, Packish

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to appointment Emily DeBettencourt as Harbormaster Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Abstain, Packish - Aye, Balboni - Aye (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) 6:03 PM Richard Combra departed the meeting 6:03 PM Dono.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Green-Beach)

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Approve the 15 Seasonal Alcohol, CV and Entertainment licenses as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the 15 Seasonal Alcohol, CV and Entertainment licenses as presented

The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian, Brian Packish.

From the minutes

“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the 15 Seasonal Alcohol, CV and Entertainment licenses as presented Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Balboni - Aye (3 - Aye) 7:35 PM Select Person Packish rejoined the meeting Discussion and Vot.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)

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Approve the amendment to Deborah Potters employee agreement

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the amendment to Deborah Potters employee agreement

The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian.

From the minutes

“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the amendment to Deborah Potters employee agreement Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Packish - Aye, Balboni - Aye (4 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations - none Appointments - none The listing of mat.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)

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Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Adjourn the meeting

The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian.

From the minutes

“Select Person Balboni made a motion to adjourn the meeting Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Packish - Aye, Balboni - Aye (4 - Aye) Documents Attached: Sign in Sheet 03.28.2023 Post Office Closure docu.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

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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