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November 28, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Dion Alley, Jason Balboni, Gail Barmakian, Tom Hallahan
Absent: Emma Green-Beach
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Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023
Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes November 14, 2023 Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (4 - Aye) Presentation and update on implementation of the Vineyard Climate Act.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Eliminate the current lottery slip program starting in 2024 and replace with New Program where Oak Bluffs Residents are offered twelve slips at the same guidelines and *rates as Non-Residents except Residents are offered a *twenty% discount instead of 15% and will continue to receive electrical use
Eliminate the current lottery slip program starting in 2024 and replace with New Program where Oak Bluffs Residents are offered twelve slips at the same guidelines and *rates as Non-Residents except Residents are offered a *twenty% discount instead of 15% and will continue to receive electrical use at no charge. If more than 12 Residents apply for the twelve slips, a lottery will take place where the first twelve names drawn will be eligible for the slips
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made the motion to eliminate the current lottery slip program starting in 2024 and replace with New Program where Oak Bluffs Residents are offered twelve slips at the same guidelines and *rates as Non-Residents except Residents are offered a *twenty% discount instead of 15% and will continue to receive electrical use at no charge. If more than 12 Residents apply for the twelve slips, a lottery will take place where the first twelve names drawn will be eligible for the slips Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possibl.” (Motion: Hallahan)
Reduce off season overnight harbor slip and mooring use to no more than 72 hours stay from December I" to April I" starting in 2023, any vessel which stays over the 72-hour limit will be subject to removal and storage costs by the vessel owner, this excludes commercial fishing boats which are regist
Reduce off season overnight harbor slip and mooring use to no more than 72 hours stay from December I" to April I" starting in 2023, any vessel which stays over the 72-hour limit will be subject to removal and storage costs by the vessel owner, this excludes commercial fishing boats which are registered with the harbor master
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to reduce off season overnight harbor slip and mooring use to no more than 72 hours stay from December I" to April I" starting in 2023, any vessel which stays over the 72-hour limit will be subject to removal and storage costs by the vessel owner, this excludes commercial fishing boats which are registered with the harbor master Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote on Menorah Display Request - Rabbi Tzvi .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Balboni)
Approve the display of a Menorah in Ocean Park during the upcoming holiday season with specific location determined by the Parks Commission
Approve the display of a Menorah in Ocean Park during the upcoming holiday season with specific location determined by the Parks Commission
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the display of a Menorah in Ocean Park during the upcoming holiday season with specific location determined by the Parks Commission Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (4 - Aye) The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair,.” (Motion: Hallahan)
Approve Cottage City Cab license transfer from Edward Cisek to Lost Land Solutions, Inc Peter Bradford waiving the fee already paid until April 2024
Approve Cottage City Cab license transfer from Edward Cisek to Lost Land Solutions, Inc Peter Bradford waiving the fee already paid until April 2024
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve Cottage City Cab license transfer from Edward Cisek to Lost Land Solutions, Inc Peter Bradford waiving the fee already paid until April 2024 Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Annual Alcohol Licenses, CV &.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Hallahan)
Approve the renewal of the annual alcohol licenses as listed by vice chair
Approve the renewal of the annual alcohol licenses as listed by vice chair
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the renewal of the annual alcohol licenses as listed by vice chair Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (4 - Aye) The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair,.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve the annual alcohol licenses for MV Chowder Company and The Ritz
Approve the annual alcohol licenses for MV Chowder Company and The Ritz
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve the annual alcohol licenses for MV Chowder Company and The Ritz Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (4 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations Parks Commission Tree Donation Fund - Total $.” (Motion: Alley, second: Balboni)
Accept the Park Commission tree donations for $850 for the Tree Donation Fund
Accept the Park Commission tree donations for $850 for the Tree Donation Fund
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to accept the Park Commission tree donations for $850 for the Tree Donation Fund Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (4 - Aye) **Fireworks donations: always accepted by the Select Board Office App.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Hallahan)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to adjourn the meeting Vote: Alley - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (4 - Aye) Documents Attached Sign in Sheet 11.28.2023 MVC Presentation Menorah .” (Motion: Alley, second: Balboni)
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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