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Oak Bluffs Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

June 6, 2023

23 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Emma Green-Beach, Dion Alley, Jason Balboni, Gail Barmakian, Tom Hallahan

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Re-appoint all the Historical Commission Appointee for the terms listed above

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint all the Historical Commission Appointee for the terms listed above

From the minutes

“Select Person Balboni made a motion to re-appoint all the Historical Commission Appointee for the terms listed above Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Sign Review Committee Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Barb.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)

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Re-appoint Barbara Baskin to the Sign Review Committee for a three-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint Barbara Baskin to the Sign Review Committee for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to re-appoint Barbara Baskin to the Sign Review Committee for a three-year term Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Old / New Business Discussion and possible vote to approve Dukes Coun.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)

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As provided for in Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 an approval of an additional 2% for the Duke Country Retirement System retirees

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

As provided for in Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 an approval of an additional 2% for the Duke Country Retirement System retirees

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion as provided for in Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 an approval of an additional 2% for the Duke Country Retirement System retirees 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: Barmakian, second: Alley)

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In connection with the town's seat on Vineyard Power's Resiliency and Affordability Advisory Committee, I move we approve participation in the Initiative, in connection with the Resiliency and Affordability Program Implementation Agreement between Vineyard Wind and Vineyard Power, to deliver electri

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 4–0

In connection with the town's seat on Vineyard Power's Resiliency and Affordability Advisory Committee, I move we approve participation in the Initiative, in connection with the Resiliency and Affordability Program Implementation Agreement between Vineyard Wind and Vineyard Power, to deliver electricity bill savings in the form of a discounted power supply rate to all low-income customers taking service from the town's municipal aggregation power supply program on the R- 2 and R-4 rates, for so long as the Initiative is offered by Vineyard Power and to take any other action relative thereto

Yes: Balboni, Barmakian, Green-Beach, Hallahan

From the minutes

“Select Person Balboni made a motion In connection with the town's seat on Vineyard Power's Resiliency and Affordability Advisory Committee, I move we approve participation in the Initiative, in connection with the Resiliency and Affordability Program Implementation Agreement between Vineyard Wind and Vineyard Power, to deliver electricity bill savings in the form of a discounted power supply rate to all low-income customers taking service from the town's municipal aggregation power supply program on the R- 2 and R-4 rates, for so long as the Initiative is offered by Vineyard Power and to take .” (Motion: Balboni)

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Appoint Lewis L Laskaris to the Council on Aging for a two-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Appoint Lewis L Laskaris to the Council on Aging for a two-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to appoint Lewis L Laskaris to the Council on Aging for a two-year term Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Jacquie Callahan to the Counc.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)

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Appoint Jacquie Callahan to the Council on Aging for a two-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Appoint Jacquie Callahan to the Council on Aging for a two-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to appoint Jacquie Callahan to the Council on Aging for a two-year term Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Climate and Energy Committee Discussion and possible vote to re-appoi.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)

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Re-appoint Peter Meleney to the Climate and Energy Committee for a three-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint Peter Meleney to the Climate and Energy Committee for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to re-appoint Peter Meleney to the Climate and Energy Committee for a three-year term Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Marilyn Miller to the Clim.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)

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Re-appoint Marilyn Miller to the Climate and Energy Committee for a three-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint Marilyn Miller to the Climate and Energy Committee for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to re-appoint Marilyn Miller to the Climate and Energy Committee for a three-year term 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: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)

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Re-appoint Marilyn Miller to the Vineyard Power Development Fund for a three-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint Marilyn Miller to the Vineyard Power Development Fund for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Marilyn Miller to the Vineyard Power Development Fund for a three-year term Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) 4:51 pm Chair Green-Beach recused from the meeting Shellfish Committe.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)

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Re-appoint Mark Landers to the Shellfish Committee for a three-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Re-appoint Mark Landers to the Shellfish Committee for a three-year term

The roll call does not list Emma Green-Beach.

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Mark Landers to the Shellfish Committee for a three-year term Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Fred Huss to the Shellfish.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)

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Re-appoint Fred Huss to the Shellfish Committee for a three-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Re-appoint Fred Huss to the Shellfish Committee for a three-year term

The roll call does not list Emma Green-Beach.

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Fred Huss to the Shellfish Committee for a three-year term Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Isaiah Scheffer to the Shellf.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)

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Appoint Isiah Scheffer to the Shellfish Committee for a three-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Appoint Isiah Scheffer to the Shellfish Committee for a three-year term

The roll call does not list Emma Green-Beach.

From the minutes

“Select Person Balboni made a motion to appoint Isiah Scheffer to the Shellfish Committee for a three-year term Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Lisa Leonard to the Shellfish.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)

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Appoint Lisa Leonard to the Shellfish Committee for a three-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Appoint Lisa Leonard to the Shellfish Committee for a three-year term

The roll call does not list Emma Green-Beach.

From the minutes

“Select Person Balboni made a motion to appoint Lisa Leonard to the Shellfish Committee for a three-year term Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye (4 - Aye) 4:55 PM Chair Green-Beach rejoined the meeting Zoning Board of Appeal.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)

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Re-appoint Llewellyn Rogers to the ZBA for a three-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint Llewellyn Rogers to the ZBA for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to re-appoint Llewellyn Rogers to the ZBA for a three-year term Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Grace Guck to the ZBA for .” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)

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Re-appoint Grace Guck to the ZBA for a three-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint Grace Guck to the ZBA for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to re-appoint Grace Guck to the ZBA for a three-year term Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Douglas Pease to the ZBA f.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)

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Re-appoint Douglas Pease to the ZBA for a three-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint Douglas Pease to the ZBA for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to re-appoint Douglas Pease to the ZBA for a three-year term 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: Barmakian, second: Alley)

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Re-appoint Laura Honey to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint Laura Honey to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to re-appoint Laura Honey to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Colleen Morris to the Boar.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)

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Re-appoint Colleen Morris to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint Colleen Morris to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to re-appoint Colleen Morris to the Board of Registrars for a three-year term Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Library Board of Trustees Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint .” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)

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Re-appoint Kathy Taylor to the Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint Kathy Taylor to the Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to re-appoint Kathy Taylor to the Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Affordable Housing Committee Discussion and possible vote to re-appoi.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)

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Re-appoint Katie Donahue to the AHC for a three-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint Katie Donahue to the AHC for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Katie Donahue to the AHC for a three-year term Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Pete Bradford to the AHC f.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Barmakian)

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Re-appoint Pete Bradford to the AHC for a two-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint Pete Bradford to the AHC for a two-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Pete Bradford to the AHC for a two-year term Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Mark Leonard to the AHC fo.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Barmakian)

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Re-appoint Mark Leonard to the AHC for a two-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Re-appoint Mark Leonard to the AHC for a two-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Mark Leonard to the AHC for a two-year term Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Kyle Neyer to the AHC for a t.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Barmakian)

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Adjourn the meeting

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ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to adjourn the meeting Roll Call Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye (5 - Aye) Documents Attached: Sign in Sheet 06.06.2023 Dukes Country Retirement.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)

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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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