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May 16, 2023
7 recorded votes, 1 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 and recognize the Oak Bluffs Fire Department Flag as an official Town of Oak Bluffs Flag
Approve and recognize the Oak Bluffs Fire Department Flag as an official Town of Oak Bluffs Flag
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve and recognize the Oak Bluffs Fire Department Flag as an official Town of Oak Bluffs Flag Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote on proposed location and/or installation.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)
For a permanent ceremonial flagpole be erected at the Oak Bluffs Police Station and that such assembly be conducted in an expeditious manner as possible and if not done in a timely manner, then the ceremonial flag will be displayed on the back side of the police station
For a permanent ceremonial flagpole be erected at the Oak Bluffs Police Station and that such assembly be conducted in an expeditious manner as possible and if not done in a timely manner, then the ceremonial flag will be displayed on the back side of the police station
No: Alley, Balboni, Barmakian, Green-Beach, Hallahan
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan motioned for a permanent ceremonial flagpole be erected at the Oak Bluffs Police Station and that such assembly be conducted in an expeditious manner as possible and if not done in a timely manner, then the ceremonial flag will be displayed on the back side of the police station Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Nay, Green-Beach - Nay, Balboni - Nay, Alley - Nay, Barmakian - Nay (5 - Nay) .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Have the temporary ceremonial pole be erected in the small garden at Farland Square, if this space is not workable, a wall mounted ceremonial flag will be erected at the Oak Bluffs Police Station
Have the temporary ceremonial pole be erected in the small garden at Farland Square, if this space is not workable, a wall mounted ceremonial flag will be erected at the Oak Bluffs Police Station
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to have the temporary ceremonial pole be erected in the small garden at Farland Square, if this space is not workable, a wall mounted ceremonial flag will be erected at the Oak Bluffs Police Station Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair,.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)
Put a permanent ceremonial flagpole at Oak Bluffs Town Hall, subject to the Marthas Vineyard Commission approval
Put a permanent ceremonial flagpole at Oak Bluffs Town Hall, subject to the Marthas Vineyard Commission approval
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to put a permanent ceremonial flagpole at Oak Bluffs Town Hall, subject to the Marthas Vineyard Commission approval Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to raise the Progress Pride Flag .” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Balboni)
The Oak Bluffs Select Board proclaim June Ist to June 14th as LGBTQ+ Pride and to celebrate the great diversity of out island community and our support for PRIDE
The Oak Bluffs Select Board proclaim June Ist to June 14th as LGBTQ+ Pride and to celebrate the great diversity of out island community and our support for PRIDE
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion the Oak Bluffs Select Board proclaim June Ist to June 14th as LGBTQ+ Pride and to celebrate the great diversity of out island community and our support for PRIDE Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to raise the Juneteenth Flag .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)
I move that the OB Select Board proclaim June 16"-29" as recognition of Juneteenth, which is considered the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This proclamation recognizes the great diversity of our Island community and provides our Town's suppo
I move that the OB Select Board proclaim June 16"-29" as recognition of Juneteenth, which is considered the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This proclamation recognizes the great diversity of our Island community and provides our Town's support for our African American community and communities of color
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion I move that the OB Select Board proclaim June 16"-29" as recognition of Juneteenth, which is considered the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This proclamation recognizes the great diversity of our Island community and provides our Town's support for our African American community and communities of color Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) 5:35 pm Executive Session .” (Motion: Hallahan)
Enter into executive session In accordance with M.G.L Ch 30A Sect 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation (MVRHSD vs Town of Oak Bluffs Planning Board) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public bod
Enter into executive session In accordance with M.G.L Ch 30A Sect 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation (MVRHSD vs Town of Oak Bluffs Planning Board) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declare, And to not reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“Chair Green-Beach made a motion to enter into executive session In accordance with M.G.L Ch 30A Sect 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation (MVRHSD vs Town of Oak Bluffs Planning Board) if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declare, And to not reconvene in open session Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Documents Attached: Sign in Sheet 05.16.2023 Oak Bluffs Flag Policy I.” (Motion: 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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