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January 9, 2024
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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 December 21, 2023
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes December 21, 2023
Yes: Balboni, Green-Beach, Hallahan
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes December 21, 2023 Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Abstain, Barmakian - Abstain, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (3 - Aye, 2 - Abstain) Select Person's Alley and Barmakian were absent from the.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Hallahan)
Approve amplified sound permit Oak Bluffs Open Markets on Sundays from 12:00pm - 2:00pm in May, June, Sept, and October, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in July and August
Approve amplified sound permit Oak Bluffs Open Markets on Sundays from 12:00pm - 2:00pm in May, June, Sept, and October, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in July and August
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve amplified sound permit Oak Bluffs Open Markets on Sundays from 12:00pm - 2:00pm in May, June, Sept, and October, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in July and August Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve increased fee schedule for th.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)
Approve increased the inspection fee schedule for the Oak Bluffs Fire Department from $45.00 to $50.00, also implementing a fee for re-inspection fee for any failed inspections of $50.00
Approve increased the inspection fee schedule for the Oak Bluffs Fire Department from $45.00 to $50.00, also implementing a fee for re-inspection fee for any failed inspections of $50.00
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve increased the inspection fee schedule for the Oak Bluffs Fire Department from $45.00 to $50.00, also implementing a fee for re-inspection fee for any failed inspections of $50.00 Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations Discussion and possible vote to approve $500 .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve $500 for Oak Bluffs Library from el Edwards
Approve $500 for Oak Bluffs Library from el Edwards
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve $500 for Oak Bluffs Library from el Edwards Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve $100 for Oak Bluffs Library f.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve $100 for Oak Bluffs Library from Christine L. Williamson
Approve $100 for Oak Bluffs Library from Christine L. Williamson
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve $100 for Oak Bluffs Library from Christine L. Williamson Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve $350 for the tree donation fu.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Barmakian)
Approve $350 for the tree donation fund from Richard Leonard and siblings (In memory of Howard & Majorie Leonard)
Approve $350 for the tree donation fund from Richard Leonard and siblings (In memory of Howard & Majorie Leonard)
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve $350 for the tree donation fund from Richard Leonard and siblings (In memory of Howard & Majorie Leonard) Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) The Select Board looked over the final six submissions for the Art Co.” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)
Enter Public Hearing, The Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 4:45pm, at the Oak Bluffs Town Hall, 56 School Street, Oak Bluffs, MA to discuss the town's FY24 regional CDBG application including housing rehabilitation and childcare subsidies serving eli
Enter Public Hearing, The Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 4:45pm, at the Oak Bluffs Town Hall, 56 School Street, Oak Bluffs, MA to discuss the town's FY24 regional CDBG application including housing rehabilitation and childcare subsidies serving eligible residents of Oak Bluffs, Tisbury, and Chilmark. Residents from all three towns are invited to participate and any person wishing to be heard will be afforded the opportunity. Written comments will also be accepted and considered and must be submitted to the Select Board by January 8, 2024, at 5:00 P.M
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to enter Public Hearing, The Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 4:45pm, at the Oak Bluffs Town Hall, 56 School Street, Oak Bluffs, MA to discuss the town's FY24 regional CDBG application including housing rehabilitation and childcare subsidies serving eligible residents of Oak Bluffs, Tisbury, and Chilmark. Residents from all three towns are invited to participate and any person wishing to be heard will be afforded the opportunity. Written comments will also be accepted and considered and must be submitted to t.” (Motion: Balboni)
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 submit FY24 CDBG grant for housing re.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Vote to submit FY24 CDBG grant for housing rehabilitation and childcare subsidies and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant application and associated forms
Vote to submit FY24 CDBG grant for housing rehabilitation and childcare subsidies and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant application and associated forms
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to vote to submit FY24 CDBG grant for housing rehabilitation and childcare subsidies and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the grant application and associated forms Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to allocate $40,000 from CDBG miscellane.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Hallahan)
Vote to allocate $40,000 from CDBG miscellaneous income to use as a contingency for the FY24 Housing Rehabilitation Program
Vote to allocate $40,000 from CDBG miscellaneous income to use as a contingency for the FY24 Housing Rehabilitation Program
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to vote to allocate $40,000 from CDBG miscellaneous income to use as a contingency for the FY24 Housing Rehabilitation Program Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to authorize Town Administrator to send .” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Authorize Town Administrator to send written testimony to the Joint Housing Committee Hearing in relation to the Affordable Housing Act
Authorize Town Administrator to send written testimony to the Joint Housing Committee Hearing in relation to the Affordable Housing Act
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to authorize Town Administrator to send written testimony to the Joint Housing Committee Hearing in relation to the Affordable Housing Act Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Select Person Hallahan planned to attend the presentation with Senato.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)
Approve the application for Oak Bluffs Bluewater Classic Fishing Tournament (Castafari) Fishing tournament, Damon Sacco Tuesday July 9" - Saturday 13th 2024
Approve the application for Oak Bluffs Bluewater Classic Fishing Tournament (Castafari) Fishing tournament, Damon Sacco Tuesday July 9" - Saturday 13th 2024
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the application for Oak Bluffs Bluewater Classic Fishing Tournament (Castafari) Fishing tournament, Damon Sacco Tuesday July 9" - Saturday 13th 2024 Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve the extension of the Harbor s.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve the extension of the Harbor season 1 week moving forward from the normal ending date of Columbus Day to the Sunday after. For 2024 Columbus Day falling on October 14th, the season would now end on Sunday October 20"
Approve the extension of the Harbor season 1 week moving forward from the normal ending date of Columbus Day to the Sunday after. For 2024 Columbus Day falling on October 14th, the season would now end on Sunday October 20"
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the extension of the Harbor season 1 week moving forward from the normal ending date of Columbus Day to the Sunday after. For 2024 Columbus Day falling on October 14th, the season would now end on Sunday October 20" Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to add a $200 fee for residents to use t.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)
Have the Town Administrator to submit a warrant article for the FY24 Town Meeting changing all reference from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day in the Bylaws, Regulations and Personnel Bylaws
Have the Town Administrator to submit a warrant article for the FY24 Town Meeting changing all reference from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day in the Bylaws, Regulations and Personnel Bylaws
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to have the Town Administrator to submit a warrant article for the FY24 Town Meeting changing all reference from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day in the Bylaws, Regulations and Personnel Bylaws Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Appointments - none Correspondence - Mr. Walter Vail re Planning Boar.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to adjourn the meeting Roll Call Vote: Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye (5 - Aye) Documents Attached Sign in Sheet 01.09.2024 meeting CDBG Documents MV.” (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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