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March 26, 2024
21 recorded votes, 1 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 OBCOA Board of Directors survey document be inserted with the tax bills
Approve the OBCOA Board of Directors survey document be inserted with the tax bills
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve the OBCOA Board of Directors survey document be inserted with the tax bills Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes .” (Motion: Alley, second: Barmakian)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024
Yes: Barmakian, Green-Beach, Hallahan
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes March 12, 2024 Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Abstain, Alley - Abstain, Green-Beach - Aye (3 -Aye, 2 - Abstain) Discussion and possible vote to approve the 30th annual 5.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Alley)
Approve the 30th annual 5K Memorial Road Race - Hospice & Palliative Care of MV - 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Sunday May 26th, 2024
Approve the 30th annual 5K Memorial Road Race - Hospice & Palliative Care of MV - 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Sunday May 26th, 2024
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the 30th annual 5K Memorial Road Race - Hospice & Palliative Care of MV - 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Sunday May 26th, 2024 Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve new retail business license C.” (Motion: Barmakian)
Approve the new retail business application Curio MV 2 Post Office Square 22 Kennebec Avenue
Approve the new retail business application Curio MV 2 Post Office Square 22 Kennebec Avenue
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the new retail business application Curio MV 2 Post Office Square 22 Kennebec Avenue Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations Discussion and possible vote to accept $35.00.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)
Accept the donation of $35.00 to the Oak Bluffs Fireworks
Accept the donation of $35.00 to the Oak Bluffs Fireworks
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to accept the donation of $35.00 to the Oak Bluffs Fireworks Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Distribution of the proposed Dukes County IMA for Opioid Settlement F.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Emergency Manager MOU with Dukes County
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Emergency Manager MOU with Dukes County
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Emergency Manager MOU with Dukes County Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to install multiple pedestrian crosswalk.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)
Enter into public hearing, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 138, Section 12 the Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. regarding an application for a new Seasonal All Alcohol License - MNT Enterprises Midnight Taco / Jordan Wallace located at 7 Circuit Ave
Enter into public hearing, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 138, Section 12 the Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. regarding an application for a new Seasonal All Alcohol License - MNT Enterprises Midnight Taco / Jordan Wallace located at 7 Circuit Avenue Ext. Oak Bluffs, MA. This application is on file in the Select Board Office for review Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to enter into public hearing, Pursuant to MGL Chapter 138, Section 12 the Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. regarding an application for a new Seasonal All Alcohol License - MNT Enterprises Midnight Taco / Jordan Wallace located at 7 Circuit Avenue Ext. Oak Bluffs, MA. This application is on file in the Select Board Office for review Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Mr. Wallace explained his pl.” (Motion: Hallahan)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to close the public hearing Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Seasonal All Alcohol License .” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)
Approve a seasonal all alcohol license for MNT Enterprises dba Midnight Taco Jordan Wallace located at 7 Circuit Avenue Extension
Approve a seasonal all alcohol license for MNT Enterprises dba Midnight Taco Jordan Wallace located at 7 Circuit Avenue Extension
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve a seasonal all alcohol license for MNT Enterprises dba Midnight Taco Jordan Wallace located at 7 Circuit Avenue Extension Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Town Administrator Potter asked Mr. Wallace about the entertainment l.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)
Approve a new business application for MNT Enterprises dba Midnight Taco Jordan Wallace located at 7 Circuit Avenue Extension
Approve a new business application for MNT Enterprises dba Midnight Taco Jordan Wallace located at 7 Circuit Avenue Extension
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve a new business application for MNT Enterprises dba Midnight Taco Jordan Wallace located at 7 Circuit Avenue Extension Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve amplified sound permit and li.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Barmakian)
For a rain date of Sunday April 28, 2024, with an earlier start time of 9:00am with parade start of 9:30 am
For a rain date of Sunday April 28, 2024, with an earlier start time of 9:00am with parade start of 9:30 am
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion for a rain date of Sunday April 28, 2024, with an earlier start time of 9:00am with parade start of 9:30 am Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and review of enforcement plan of plastic water bottle ban.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)
Approve the Seasonal Alcohol Licenses, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses as printed in the agenda from Aalia's to Vineyard Wine and Cheese
Approve the Seasonal Alcohol Licenses, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses as printed in the agenda from Aalia's to Vineyard Wine and Cheese
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the Seasonal Alcohol Licenses, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses as printed in the agenda from Aalia's to Vineyard Wine and Cheese Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Chair Green-Beach spoke to two individual seasonal applications: Elev.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)
Approve the seasonal alcohol license, common victualler, and entertainment licenses for 11 Circuit Kiki MV and Giordano's
Approve the seasonal alcohol license, common victualler, and entertainment licenses for 11 Circuit Kiki MV and Giordano's
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the seasonal alcohol license, common victualler, and entertainment licenses for 11 Circuit Kiki MV and Giordano's Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to reconsider the location of ceremonial.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)
Reconsider the location of the ceremonial flagpole
Reconsider the location of the ceremonial flagpole
Yes: Green-Beach, HallahanNo: Alley, Balboni, Barmakian
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to reconsider the location of the ceremonial flagpole Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Nay, Balboni - Nay, Alley - Nay, Green-Beach - Aye (3 - Nay, 2 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote regarding the location and styl.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Locate a fifteen-to-twenty-foot white powder coat flagpole in the corner of Pacific and School Street directly behind the Town Hall Sign
Locate a fifteen-to-twenty-foot white powder coat flagpole in the corner of Pacific and School Street directly behind the Town Hall Sign
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to locate a fifteen-to-twenty-foot white powder coat flagpole in the corner of Pacific and School Street directly behind the Town Hall Sign Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to adopt a Town Banner Policy - Select B.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the Town Banner Policy with the addition of 217-2 B to prohibit commercial sponsorship on the banners
Approve the Town Banner Policy with the addition of 217-2 B to prohibit commercial sponsorship on the banners
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the Town Banner Policy with the addition of 217-2 B to prohibit commercial sponsorship on the banners Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to adopt Pre-Approved Event Policy - Sel.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)
Adopt the pre-approved event policy 218 of the general policy procedure manual
Adopt the pre-approved event policy 218 of the general policy procedure manual
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to adopt the pre-approved event policy 218 of the general policy procedure manual Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to increase parking fee for Pacific Ave .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)
Increase the parking fee for Pacific Avenue from $500 to $600 per year
Increase the parking fee for Pacific Avenue from $500 to $600 per year
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to increase the parking fee for Pacific Avenue from $500 to $600 per year Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to install multiple pedestrian crosswalk.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)
Install the four pedestrian crosswalks as presented at David Healey Square, Ocean Avenue, Lake Avenue and Sunset Lake and the removal of the existing crosswalk at Lake Avenue across from Dukes County Avenue
Install the four pedestrian crosswalks as presented at David Healey Square, Ocean Avenue, Lake Avenue and Sunset Lake and the removal of the existing crosswalk at Lake Avenue across from Dukes County Avenue
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to install the four pedestrian crosswalks as presented at David Healey Square, Ocean Avenue, Lake Avenue and Sunset Lake and the removal of the existing crosswalk at Lake Avenue across from Dukes County Avenue Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to authorize Town Administrator to submi.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)
Authorize the Town Administrator to submit a letter of response to the amendment of Green Villa 40B proposal as discussed which includes the concerns are the same and to add a note about the calculations of the cost of the units according to the AMI
Authorize the Town Administrator to submit a letter of response to the amendment of Green Villa 40B proposal as discussed which includes the concerns are the same and to add a note about the calculations of the cost of the units according to the AMI
From the minutes
“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to submit a letter of response to the amendment of Green Villa 40B proposal as discussed which includes the concerns are the same and to add a note about the calculations of the cost of the units according to the AMI Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Appointments - none Correspondence - none TA/ATA Report - attached Se.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Alley)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Balboni made a motion to adjourn the meeting Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Balboni - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Documents Attached Sign in Sheet 03.26.2024 COA survey documents Hosp.” (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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