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May 23, 2023
19 recorded votes, 2 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 April 25, 2023, with the amendments noted (on the board reorganization the | - aye, should be 1 -nay, under the letter of support for the MVC, Barmakian was missing as second)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes April 25, 2023, with the amendments noted (on the board reorganization the | - aye, should be 1 -nay, under the letter of support for the MVC, Barmakian was missing as second)
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes April 25, 2023, with the amendments noted (on the board reorganization the | - aye, should be 1 -nay, under the letter of support for the MVC, Barmakian was missing as second) Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes May 9, 2023, with the amendments
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes May 9, 2023, with the amendments
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes May 9, 2023, with the amendments Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approved amplified sound permit for p.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve the special permit for amplified sound application for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Psi Omega Chapter for August 17, 2023, on Inkwell Beach - next to jetty
Approve the special permit for amplified sound application for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Psi Omega Chapter for August 17, 2023, on Inkwell Beach - next to jetty
Yes: Alley, Barmakian, HallahanNo: Balboni, Green-Beach
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan motioned to approve the special permit for amplified sound application for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Psi Omega Chapter for August 17, 2023, on Inkwell Beach - next to jetty Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Nay, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Nay, Hallahan - Aye (3 - Aye, 2 - Nay) The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by t.” (Motion: Hallahan, 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) .” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Balboni)
Continue the public hearing to Tuesday June 13, 2023, at 4:45 pm
Continue the public hearing to Tuesday June 13, 2023, at 4:45 pm
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to continue the public hearing to Tuesday June 13, 2023, at 4:45 pm Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approved amplified sound permit for S.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)
Approve the special permit for amplified sound application for the Greater Boston Morehouse College Alumni Association for August 11, 2023, on Inkwell Beach
Approve the special permit for amplified sound application for the Greater Boston Morehouse College Alumni Association for August 11, 2023, on Inkwell Beach
Yes: Alley, Barmakian, HallahanNo: Balboni, Green-Beach
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the special permit for amplified sound application for the Greater Boston Morehouse College Alumni Association for August 11, 2023, on Inkwell Beach Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Nay, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Nay, Hallahan - Aye (3 - Aye, 2 - Nay) Discussion and possible vote to approve special event / ampl.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)
Approve the special permit for amplified sound application for the Oak Bluffs Association annual HarborFest along the grassy area and walkway along Lake Avenue for June 17, 2023, with a rain date of June 18, 2023
Approve the special permit for amplified sound application for the Oak Bluffs Association annual HarborFest along the grassy area and walkway along Lake Avenue for June 17, 2023, with a rain date of June 18, 2023
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the special permit for amplified sound application for the Oak Bluffs Association annual HarborFest along the grassy area and walkway along Lake Avenue for June 17, 2023, with a rain date of June 18, 2023 Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve special event / amplified sou.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Barmakian)
Approve the amplified sound permit for The Red Cat Kitchen on Sunday June 11, 2023
Approve the amplified sound permit for The Red Cat Kitchen on Sunday June 11, 2023
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the amplified sound permit for The Red Cat Kitchen on Sunday June 11, 2023 Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve new rates and mooring fees in.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)
Approve the flat mooring fee of 850 from June 16 to September 4"
Approve the flat mooring fee of 850 from June 16 to September 4"
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the flat mooring fee of 850 from June 16 to September 4" Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve 34th Sullivan Run / Walk and .” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)
Approve the amplified sound permit for 34" Sullivan Run Walk MV Hospital on Washington Park on Saturday August 5, 2023
Approve the amplified sound permit for 34" Sullivan Run Walk MV Hospital on Washington Park on Saturday August 5, 2023
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the amplified sound permit for 34" Sullivan Run Walk MV Hospital on Washington Park on Saturday August 5, 2023 Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) 5:42 PM Tony Lima departed the meeting Discussion and possible vote t.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)
Approve the new business retail application for M & R Stylz at 11 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs
Approve the new business retail application for M & R Stylz at 11 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the new business retail application for M & R Stylz at 11 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs 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: Barmakian, second: Alley)
Approve the new business retail application for Jubilee MV at 42 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs
Approve the new business retail application for Jubilee MV at 42 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the new business retail application for Jubilee MV at 42 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Home Based Business at 34 Sch.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Balboni)
Have the Town Administrator draft a letter of support of IGI for the Select Board Chair to sign the letter
Have the Town Administrator draft a letter of support of IGI for the Select Board Chair to sign the letter
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to have the Town Administrator draft a letter of support of IGI for the Select Board Chair to sign the letter Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve the Select Board Chair to sig.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)
Have the Town Administrator draft a letter of support of The Cottagers for the Select Board Chair to sign the letter
Have the Town Administrator draft a letter of support of The Cottagers for the Select Board Chair to sign the letter
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to have the Town Administrator draft a letter of support of The Cottagers for the Select Board Chair to sign the letter Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to ratify the Oak Bluffs Police Officer .” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)
Ratify the Oak Bluffs Police Officers Superiors Contract
Ratify the Oak Bluffs Police Officers Superiors Contract
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to ratify the Oak Bluffs Police Officers Superiors Contract Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote on Close of Year transfer requests - att.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)
Accept the four close of year transfer requests
Accept the four close of year transfer requests
Yes: Alley, Balboni, Barmakian, Hallahan
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to accept the four close of year transfer requests Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Abstain, Hallahan - Aye (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Discussion and possible vote to deem 1996 Volvo Wheel Lo.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Hallahan)
Deem the 1996 Volvo Wheel Loader and the 1995 Woodchuck chipper surplus
Deem the 1996 Volvo Wheel Loader and the 1995 Woodchuck chipper surplus
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to deem the 1996 Volvo Wheel Loader and the 1995 Woodchuck chipper surplus Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve November 2023 Special Town Me.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve the Special Town Meeting Calendar as attached (Tuesday November 7, 2023)
Approve the Special Town Meeting Calendar as attached (Tuesday November 7, 2023)
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the Special Town Meeting Calendar as attached (Tuesday November 7, 2023) Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations - none Appointments - none Correspondence e V.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Barmakian)
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 05.23.2023 Meeting Minutes 04.25.202.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Barmakian)
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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