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May 9, 2023
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Emma Green-Beach, Dion Alley, Jason Balboni, Gail Barmakian, Tom Hallahan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 4, 2023
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 4, 2023
Yes: Balboni, Barmakian, Green-Beach
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes from April 4, 2023 Vote: Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Abstain, Alley - Abstain (3 - Aye, 2 - Abstain) Discussion and possible vote to approved amplified sound.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Barmakian)
Approve the amplified sound permit for George V Tankard Skm run on Saturday September 16, 2023
Approve the amplified sound permit for George V Tankard Skm run on Saturday September 16, 2023
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the amplified sound permit for George V Tankard Skm run on Saturday September 16, 2023 Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approved OBA HarborFest event details.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)
Approve the OBA HarborFest event on Saturday June 17, 2023
Approve the OBA HarborFest event on Saturday June 17, 2023
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the OBA HarborFest event on Saturday June 17, 2023 Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair,.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Open the public hearing
Open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to open the public hearing Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) 4:50 PM .” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to close the public hearing Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Eversource Energy request 121.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)
Approve the Eversource Energy request 12151133
Approve the Eversource Energy request 12151133
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the Eversource Energy request 12151133 Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and vote for determination of Attorney Michael Goldsmith's.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve and accept the disclosure of Attorney Goldsmith
Approve and accept the disclosure of Attorney Goldsmith
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve and accept the disclosure of Attorney Goldsmith Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Select Board Discussion with Town Counsel on proposed Flag Policy - M.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)
Accept the policy stated wherein, which establishes guidelines for the Town of Oak Bluffs, acting through its Select Board, for the display of governmental flags, including official flags of the U.S., Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Town of Oak Bluffs and other flags, including ceremonial fla
Accept the policy stated wherein, which establishes guidelines for the Town of Oak Bluffs, acting through its Select Board, for the display of governmental flags, including official flags of the U.S., Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Town of Oak Bluffs and other flags, including ceremonial flags as amended
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to accept the policy stated wherein, which establishes guidelines for the Town of Oak Bluffs, acting through its Select Board, for the display of governmental flags, including official flags of the U.S., Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Town of Oak Bluffs and other flags, including ceremonial flags as amended Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Further discussion in relation to the location of the ceremonial flag.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)
Approve the increase the taxi fleet by two from seven to nine vehicles for Martha's Vineyard Taxi
Approve the increase the taxi fleet by two from seven to nine vehicles for Martha's Vineyard Taxi
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the increase the taxi fleet by two from seven to nine vehicles for Martha's Vineyard Taxi Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve amplified sound permit at Oak.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve the amplified sound permit at the Oak Bluffs Open Markets in Washington Park on Sundays May 28th through to October 8th, 2023
Approve the amplified sound permit at the Oak Bluffs Open Markets in Washington Park on Sundays May 28th through to October 8th, 2023
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the amplified sound permit at the Oak Bluffs Open Markets in Washington Park on Sundays May 28th through to October 8th, 2023 Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Marthas Vineyard Film Festiva.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve the Martha's Vineyard Film festival Drive-In located at the YMCA
Approve the Martha's Vineyard Film festival Drive-In located at the YMCA
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the Martha's Vineyard Film festival Drive-In located at the YMCA Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair,.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Barmakian)
Deem the 75hp outboard motor surplus
Deem the 75hp outboard motor surplus
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to deem the 75hp outboard motor surplus Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Request from Energy Committee (Bill Cleary) for a letter of support f.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve the Town Administrator to work with Chair Green-Beach to write and sign a letter of support for the MVC in the application for the ETIPP grant
Approve the Town Administrator to work with Chair Green-Beach to write and sign a letter of support for the MVC in the application for the ETIPP grant
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the Town Administrator to work with Chair Green-Beach to write and sign a letter of support for the MVC in the application for the ETIPP grant Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations - none Appointments Discussion and possible v.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve Maeve Rice to the position of assistant harbormaster for a period of three years
Approve Maeve Rice to the position of assistant harbormaster for a period of three years
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve Maeve Rice to the position of assistant harbormaster for a period of three years Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Mike Reed to the energy commi.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve Mike Reed to the energy committee for a three-year term
Approve Mike Reed to the energy committee for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve Mike Reed to the energy committee for a three-year term Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Correspondence - none TA/ATA Report - attached The listing of matters.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to adjourn the meeting Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Documents Attached: Sign in Sheet 05.09.2023 Meeting Minutes April 4,.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
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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