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December 12, 2023
19 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 the Select Board Special Meeting Minutes November 21, 2023
Approve the Select Board Special Meeting Minutes November 21, 2023
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the Select Board Special Meeting Minutes November 21, 2023 Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Report on quarterly review of Select Board Executive Session Minutes .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve the temporary closure of Mikado Asian Bistro & Bar from December 29, 2023, to March 16, 2024, for kitchen renovation
Approve the temporary closure of Mikado Asian Bistro & Bar from December 29, 2023, to March 16, 2024, for kitchen renovation
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve the temporary closure of Mikado Asian Bistro & Bar from December 29, 2023, to March 16, 2024, for kitchen renovation Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Appointments Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Brian Smith a.” (Motion: Alley, second: Balboni)
Re-appoint Brian Smith as the Martha's Vineyard Commission representative for a one-year appointment
Re-appoint Brian Smith as the Martha's Vineyard Commission representative for a one-year appointment
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to re-appoint Brian Smith as the Martha's Vineyard Commission representative for a one-year appointment Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Mr. Smith gave the board an update of the project which are coming be.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Accept the donation of $50 from Katerine Scott to the Oak Bluffs Library
Accept the donation of $50 from Katerine Scott to the Oak Bluffs Library
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to accept the donation of $50 from Katerine Scott to the Oak Bluffs Library Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to accept donation of $5.00 from Eliedso.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Accept the donation of $5.00 from Eliedson Riberio for the fireworks fund
Accept the donation of $5.00 from Eliedson Riberio for the fireworks fund
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to accept the donation of $5.00 from Eliedson Riberio for the fireworks fund Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to accept Parks Commission Tree Donation.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Accept Parks Commission Tree Donation Fund $1000 from Eleni Collins
Accept Parks Commission Tree Donation Fund $1000 from Eleni Collins
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to accept Parks Commission Tree Donation Fund $1000 from Eleni Collins Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve new tour bus operation - Devi.” (Motion: Balboni)
Approve the new tour bus operation for Devin Araujo
Approve the new tour bus operation for Devin Araujo
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the new tour bus operation for Devin Araujo Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Robert Mackay as the V.T.A.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve the re-appointment of Robert Mackay as the VTA Advisory board representative for a one-year term
Approve the re-appointment of Robert Mackay as the VTA Advisory board representative for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the re-appointment of Robert Mackay as the VTA Advisory board representative for a one-year term Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - 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 Balboni made a motion to open the Public Hearing Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Ms. Marissa Jackson advised this was one pole which had been missed w.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to close the public hearing Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve the installation of 1) new 50.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Vote to approve the installation of one new 50' CL1 JO midspan pole number 9289/25.5 near 337 Barnes Road
Vote to approve the installation of one new 50' CL1 JO midspan pole number 9289/25.5 near 337 Barnes Road
Yes: Alley, Balboni, Barmakian, Green-Beach
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to vote to approve the installation of one new 50' CL1 JO midspan pole number 9289/25.5 near 337 Barnes Road Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Abstain (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Discussion and possible vote to send a letter of support.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Vote to send a letter of support for County of Dukes County regarding changing the Treasurer to an appointed position
Vote to send a letter of support for County of Dukes County regarding changing the Treasurer to an appointed position
The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian.
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to vote to send a letter of support for County of Dukes County regarding changing the Treasurer to an appointed position Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Ney, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (4 - Aye, 1 - Ney) Discussion and possible vote to send a letter of support for.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Have the Town Administrator send a letter of support for the County of Dukes Country regarding the letter sent from the Chair Christine Todd
Have the Town Administrator send a letter of support for the County of Dukes Country regarding the letter sent from the Chair Christine Todd
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to have the Town Administrator send a letter of support for the County of Dukes Country regarding the letter sent from the Chair Christine Todd Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Town Administrator Potter advised she will send the draft letter to t.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve the taxi license transfer for Blue Fish Taxi License (7) taxis from James Hickey to Orando Salmon, Donnell Marriott, and Ryan Redwood
Approve the taxi license transfer for Blue Fish Taxi License (7) taxis from James Hickey to Orando Salmon, Donnell Marriott, and Ryan Redwood
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the taxi license transfer for Blue Fish Taxi License (7) taxis from James Hickey to Orando Salmon, Donnell Marriott, and Ryan Redwood Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Presentation by Laura Silber regarding Affordable Homes Act (AHA) -- .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Authorize the Town Administrator prepare a letter regarding Oak Bluffs participating in the special local preference option for municipal employees at Southern Tier
Authorize the Town Administrator prepare a letter regarding Oak Bluffs participating in the special local preference option for municipal employees at Southern Tier
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator prepare a letter regarding Oak Bluffs participating in the special local preference option for municipal employees at Southern Tier Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Annual Common Victualler Lice.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve the Annual Common Victualler License for 2024 for the places listed above
Approve the Annual Common Victualler License for 2024 for the places listed above
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the Annual Common Victualler License for 2024 for the places listed above Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Annual Entertainment Licenses.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve the Annual Entertainment Licenses up to 12:45 am
Approve the Annual Entertainment Licenses up to 12:45 am
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the Annual Entertainment Licenses up to 12:45 am Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to implement extended hours for alcohol .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Amend the last call and closing times for these certain dates in 2024, New Years Eve last drink served at 1:30 am closed and all patrons out by 2:00am. Memorial Day weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday last drink served at 1:00am and closed and all patrons out by 1:30 am. July 4" Thursday, Friday and
Amend the last call and closing times for these certain dates in 2024, New Years Eve last drink served at 1:30 am closed and all patrons out by 2:00am. Memorial Day weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday last drink served at 1:00am and closed and all patrons out by 1:30 am. July 4" Thursday, Friday and Saturday last drink served at 1:30 am closed and all patrons out by 2:00am. Labor Day Weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday last drink served at 1:00 am and all patrons out by 1:30 am
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to amend the last call and closing times for these certain dates in 2024, New Years Eve last drink served at 1:30 am closed and all patrons out by 2:00am. Memorial Day weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday last drink served at 1:00am and closed and all patrons out by 1:30 am. July 4" Thursday, Friday and Saturday last drink served at 1:30 am closed and all patrons out by 2:00am. Labor Day Weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday last drink served at 1:00 am and all patrons out by 1:30 am. Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Ay.” (Motion: Balboni)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made the motion to adjourn the meeting Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Documents Attached Mikado documents Eversource documents County of Du.” (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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