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Oak Bluffs Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Meeting night

May 7, 2024

2 meetings this evening, 16 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.

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Oak Bluffs Select Board · Regular meeting

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

Attendance

Present: Gail Barmakian, Dion Alley, Tom Hallahan, Mark Leonard

Absent: Emma Green-Beach

13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Approve the meeting minutes for March 26, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

Approve the meeting minutes for March 26, 2024

Yes: Alley, Barmakian, Hallahan

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the meeting minutes for March 26, 2024 Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Leonard - Abstain, Alley - Aye (3 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)

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Approve the meeting minutes for April 23, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the meeting minutes for April 23, 2024

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the meeting minutes for April 23, 2024 Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve the replacement of lighting a.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)

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Approve the replacement of lighting at the Oak Bluffs Fire Department

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the replacement of lighting at the Oak Bluffs Fire Department

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve the replacement of lighting at the Oak Bluffs Fire Department Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SPECIAL SELECT BOARD MINUTES Tuesday Ma.” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)

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Approve the new business application A & A Island Rentals located at 15 Oak Bluffs Avenue, with the stipulation that private business property does not infringe upon Town property

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the new business application A & A Island Rentals located at 15 Oak Bluffs Avenue, with the stipulation that private business property does not infringe upon Town property

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the new business application A & A Island Rentals located at 15 Oak Bluffs Avenue, with the stipulation that private business property does not infringe upon Town property Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SPECIAL SELECT BOARD MINUTES Tuesday Ma.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)

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Approve new business application for All Star Bike Rentals located at 15 Oak Bluffs Avenue with the stipulation that private business property does not infringe upon Town property

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve new business application for All Star Bike Rentals located at 15 Oak Bluffs Avenue with the stipulation that private business property does not infringe upon Town property

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve new business application for All Star Bike Rentals located at 15 Oak Bluffs Avenue with the stipulation that private business property does not infringe upon Town property Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve new business application Tige.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)

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Approve the new business application TigerHawk Mobile Food by Jimmy Alvarado

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the new business application TigerHawk Mobile Food by Jimmy Alvarado

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve the new business application TigerHawk Mobile Food by Jimmy Alvarado Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve new business application MV S.” (Motion: Alley, second: Barmakian)

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Approve the new business application MV Streetwear located at 24 Kennebec Avenue

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the new business application MV Streetwear located at 24 Kennebec Avenue

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the new business application MV Streetwear located at 24 Kennebec Avenue Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve an amplified sound special ev.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)

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Approve the amplified sound special event permit for an acoustic guitar for the Wolfe / Chadwick wedding at the East Chop lighthouse on Friday May 17" from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the amplified sound special event permit for an acoustic guitar for the Wolfe / Chadwick wedding at the East Chop lighthouse on Friday May 17" from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the amplified sound special event permit for an acoustic guitar for the Wolfe / Chadwick wedding at the East Chop lighthouse on Friday May 17" from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote regarding the Dukes County IMA for Opioi.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)

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Approve the STM June 25", 2024, warrant articles

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the STM June 25", 2024, warrant articles

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve the STM June 25", 2024, warrant articles Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to add events to the pre-approved event .” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)

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Add the Oak Bluffs Little League Parade and Food Truck and the Library Friends of Oak Bluffs Annual Book Sale to the pre-approved event list

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Add the Oak Bluffs Little League Parade and Food Truck and the Library Friends of Oak Bluffs Annual Book Sale to the pre-approved event list

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to add the Oak Bluffs Little League Parade and Food Truck and the Library Friends of Oak Bluffs Annual Book Sale to the pre-approved event list Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to amend the Oak Bluffs COA Board of Dir.” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)

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Amend the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging Board of Directors term expiration to March 31"

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Amend the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging Board of Directors term expiration to March 31"

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to amend the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging Board of Directors term expiration to March 31" Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve the raising of the Pride Flag.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)

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Accept $500.00 donated to COA by RIP Van Torn in honor of his brother-in-law John Svetz

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Accept $500.00 donated to COA by RIP Van Torn in honor of his brother-in-law John Svetz

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to accept $500.00 donated to COA by RIP Van Torn in honor of his brother-in-law John Svetz Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Appointments - none Correspondence e Dukes Country - Notice of intent.” (Motion: Alley, second: Barmakian)

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Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to adjourn the meeting Vote: Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye) Documents Attached Sign in Sheet 05.07.2024 Cape Light Compact Info S.” (Motion: Alley, second: Barmakian)

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Oak Bluffs Select Board · Regular meeting

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

Attendance

Present: Gail Barmakian, Dion Alley, Emma Green-Beach, Mark Leonard

Absent: Tom Hallahan

3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page

Call the public hearing site visit open

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Call the public hearing site visit open

From the minutes

“Select Person Leonard made a motion to call the public hearing site visit open Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Leonard - Aye (4 - Aye) Select Board members, building officials, emergency personnel viewed .” (Motion: Leonard, second: Alley)

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Continue the public hearing until Tuesday May 28" at 4:45pm

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Continue the public hearing until Tuesday May 28" at 4:45pm

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to continue the public hearing until Tuesday May 28" at 4:45pm Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Leonard - Aye (4 - Aye) .” (Motion: Alley, second: Green-Beach)

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Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to adjourn the meeting Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Leonard - Aye (4 - Aye) Documents Attached ABCC Guidelines for outdoor alcoholic beverage ser.” (Motion: Green-Beach, 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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