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May 14, 2024
33 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Present: Gail Barmakian, Dion Alley, Emma Green-Beach, Tom Hallahan, Mark Leonard
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session, Executive Session In accordance with M.G.L Ch Ch30A S. 21(a){7) in order to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. In this case, such law is MGL Ch30A § 22 (g)(1) and (2) which provides for the review
Enter into executive session, Executive Session In accordance with M.G.L Ch Ch30A S. 21(a){7) in order to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. In this case, such law is MGL Ch30A § 22 (g)(1) and (2) which provides for the review of minutes of executive session. and to reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to enter into executive session, Executive Session In accordance with M.G.L Ch Ch30A S. 21(a){7) in order to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. In this case, such law is MGL Ch30A § 22 (g)(1) and (2) which provides for the review of minutes of executive session. and to reconvene in open session Roll Call Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) 4:46 pm Open meeting resume, delay was due to Select Board members re.” (Motion: Green-Beach)
Approve the release of November 9, 2018, May 28, 2019, May 28, 2019, June 19, 2019, June 25, 2019, July 23, 2019, September 10, 2019, and September 24, 2019, executive session minutes
Approve the release of November 9, 2018, May 28, 2019, May 28, 2019, June 19, 2019, June 25, 2019, July 23, 2019, September 10, 2019, and September 24, 2019, executive session minutes
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the release of November 9, 2018, May 28, 2019, May 28, 2019, June 19, 2019, June 25, 2019, July 23, 2019, September 10, 2019, and September 24, 2019, executive session minutes Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Public Announcements ¢ Climate Action Fair - Sunday May 19" 12-4pm @ .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Re-appoint Donna Joyce for a three-year term to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging with an expiration date of March 31, 2027
Re-appoint Donna Joyce for a three-year term to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging with an expiration date of March 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to re-appoint Donna Joyce for a three-year term to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging with an expiration date of March 31, 2027 Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Select Person Leonard had questions about appointing Town Administrat.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Re-appoint Al Badger to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging for a three-year term with an expiration date of March 31, 2027
Re-appoint Al Badger to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging for a three-year term with an expiration date of March 31, 2027
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to re-appoint Al Badger to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging for a three-year term with an expiration date of March 31, 2027 Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Appoint Lee Van Allen to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging for a two-year term as an alternate member with an expiration date of March 31, 2026
Appoint Lee Van Allen to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging for a two-year term as an alternate member with an expiration date of March 31, 2026
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to appoint Lee Van Allen to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging for a two-year term as an alternate member with an expiration date of March 31, 2026 Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Old / New Business Presentations and update on the East Chop Revetmen.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve the Site Visit Minutes for May 7, 2024
Approve the Site Visit Minutes for May 7, 2024
Yes: Alley, Barmakian, Green-Beach, Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the Site Visit Minutes for May 7, 2024 Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Abstain, Leonard - Aye (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for May 7, 2024
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for May 7, 2024
Yes: Alley, Barmakian, Hallahan, Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes for May 7, 2024 Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Abstain, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (4 - Aye, 1- Abstain) Discussion and possible vote to approve amplified sound p.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve the amplified sound permit on the south lawn gazebo for Giving Her Flowers Art Gallery reception on Thursday August 1, 2024
Approve the amplified sound permit on the south lawn gazebo for Giving Her Flowers Art Gallery reception on Thursday August 1, 2024
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the amplified sound permit on the south lawn gazebo for Giving Her Flowers Art Gallery reception on Thursday August 1, 2024 Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) The Select Board advised the food truck is permitted; however, the fo.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)
Approve the amplified sound permit on the south lawn gazebo area for MV Jazz and Blues Fest on Friday August 30, 2024, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Approve the amplified sound permit on the south lawn gazebo area for MV Jazz and Blues Fest on Friday August 30, 2024, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the amplified sound permit on the south lawn gazebo area for MV Jazz and Blues Fest on Friday August 30, 2024, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve amplified sound permit on the.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)
Approve the amplified sound permit on the south lawn gazebo area for MV Jazz and Blues Fest on Saturday August 31, 2024, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Approve the amplified sound permit on the south lawn gazebo area for MV Jazz and Blues Fest on Saturday August 31, 2024, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the amplified sound permit on the south lawn gazebo area for MV Jazz and Blues Fest on Saturday August 31, 2024, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Harbor Committee recommendati.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)
Approve the recommendation from the Harbor Advisory Committee to implement the new mooring waitlist protocols and to instate a $10.00 yearly fee for the lagoon pond moorings
Approve the recommendation from the Harbor Advisory Committee to implement the new mooring waitlist protocols and to instate a $10.00 yearly fee for the lagoon pond moorings
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the recommendation from the Harbor Advisory Committee to implement the new mooring waitlist protocols and to instate a $10.00 yearly fee for the lagoon pond moorings Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Floating Docks by Our Market Chair Santoro gave the Select Board an u.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve the entertainment license for Midnight Taco located at 7 Circuit Ave Extension Monday to Thursday 6:00pm to 11:00pm and Friday and Saturday 6:00pm until 12:45 am
Approve the entertainment license for Midnight Taco located at 7 Circuit Ave Extension Monday to Thursday 6:00pm to 11:00pm and Friday and Saturday 6:00pm until 12:45 am
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the entertainment license for Midnight Taco located at 7 Circuit Ave Extension Monday to Thursday 6:00pm to 11:00pm and Friday and Saturday 6:00pm until 12:45 am Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve twenty-four one-day beer/wine.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)
Approve twenty-four (24) one day beer and wine permits for Sharks MV as presented on the roster
Approve twenty-four (24) one day beer and wine permits for Sharks MV as presented on the roster
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve twenty-four (24) one day beer and wine permits for Sharks MV as presented on the roster Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Mr. Curran asked the Select Board if they would reduce the fee by fif.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve 24 one-day beer and winer permits as per the schedule presented
Approve 24 one-day beer and winer permits as per the schedule presented
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve 24 one-day beer and winer permits as per the schedule presented Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve the one-day beer and winer permits at the reduction of the fee by fifty percent
Approve the one-day beer and winer permits at the reduction of the fee by fifty percent
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the one-day beer and winer permits at the reduction of the fee by fifty percent Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MINUTES Tuesday May 14, 20.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve the Drive-In at the YMCA operated by Circuit Arts from Friday June 21, 2024, to Saturday August 31, 2024, as presented in the package
Approve the Drive-In at the YMCA operated by Circuit Arts from Friday June 21, 2024, to Saturday August 31, 2024, as presented in the package
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the Drive-In at the YMCA operated by Circuit Arts from Friday June 21, 2024, to Saturday August 31, 2024, as presented in the package Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion, interview. and possible yote to award the Police Station .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Award the Police Station Feasibility Study Contact OB2024-02 and to authorize the Town Administrator and the Select Board Chair to negotiate the fee with the awardee
Award the Police Station Feasibility Study Contact OB2024-02 and to authorize the Town Administrator and the Select Board Chair to negotiate the fee with the awardee
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to award the Police Station Feasibility Study Contact OB2024-02 and to authorize the Town Administrator and the Select Board Chair to negotiate the fee with the awardee Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote on change of business location King of M.” (Motion: Alley, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the change of location for King of Mopeds, contingent upon updated floor plans, maps and other information provided
Approve the change of location for King of Mopeds, contingent upon updated floor plans, maps and other information provided
The minutes list each member’s vote but the tally in brackets (4 Aye) does not match, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made the motion to approve the change of location for King of Mopeds, contingent upon updated floor plans, maps and other information provided Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Nay, Leonard - Aye (4 - Aye, 1 ~ Nay) Presentation of the proposed changes to the Oak Bluffs Taxi .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Approve the municipal employee conflict-of-interest disclosure by Michael Goldsmith
Approve the municipal employee conflict-of-interest disclosure by Michael Goldsmith
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve the municipal employee conflict-of-interest disclosure by Michael Goldsmith Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Distribution of available information regarding a filming application.” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)
Authorize the Town Administrator to send the response letter to the Open Meeting Law complaint as presented in packets
Authorize the Town Administrator to send the response letter to the Open Meeting Law complaint as presented in packets
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to send the response letter to the Open Meeting Law complaint as presented in packets Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) 6 TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MINUTES Tuesday May 14, .” (Motion: Green-Beach)
Appoint Select Person Alley to assist the COA in the execution of goals established by the survey results
Appoint Select Person Alley to assist the COA in the execution of goals established by the survey results
The roll call does not list Dion Alley.
From the minutes
“Chair Barmakian made a motion to appoint Select Person Alley to assist the COA in the execution of goals established by the survey results Vote: Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (4 - Aye) Select Board appointments to other boards positions e« Roads and Bywa.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Hallahan)
Reappoint Select Person Green-Beach to the Dukes County Advisory Board
Reappoint Select Person Green-Beach to the Dukes County Advisory Board
The roll call does not list Dion Alley.
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to reappoint Select Person Green-Beach to the Dukes County Advisory Board Vote: Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (4 - Aye) e Harbor Advisory Board .” (Motion: Leonard, second: Barmakian)
Reappoint Select Person Hallahan to the Harbor Advisory Board
Reappoint Select Person Hallahan to the Harbor Advisory Board
The roll call does not list Dion Alley.
From the minutes
“Chair Barmakian made a motion to reappoint Select Person Hallahan to the Harbor Advisory Board Vote: Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (4 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations Discussion and possible vote to approved $5.0.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Green-Beach)
Accept $5.00 donation to the Fireworks Fund, from Adam Robinson
Accept $5.00 donation to the Fireworks Fund, from Adam Robinson
The roll call does not list Dion Alley.
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to accept $5.00 donation to the Fireworks Fund, from Adam Robinson Vote: Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (4 - Aye) Correspondence - none ATI/ATA Report - attached Select Board Update S.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
The roll call does not list Dion Alley.
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to adjourn the meeting Vote: Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (4 - Aye) Documents Attached Sign in Sheet MVC - Kate Warner 100% renewable ene.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
Enter into executive session, In accordance with M.G.L Ch Ch30A S. 21(a)(7) in order to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. In this case, such law is MGL Ch30A § 22 (g)(1) and (2) which provides for the review of minutes of exe
Enter into executive session, In accordance with M.G.L Ch Ch30A S. 21(a)(7) in order to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. In this case, such law is MGL Ch30A § 22 (g)(1) and (2) which provides for the review of minutes of executive session. and to reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to enter into executive session, In accordance with M.G.L Ch Ch30A S. 21(a)(7) in order to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements. In this case, such law is MGL Ch30A § 22 (g)(1) and (2) which provides for the review of minutes of executive session. and to reconvene in open session Roll Call Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) To review and possibly vote as to form redacted versions for public r.” (Motion: Green-Beach)
Approve these minutes to form
Approve these minutes to form
Yes: Alley, Barmakian, Green-Beach, Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve these minutes to form Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Alley - Aye, Hallahan - Abstain (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) June 19, 2019; .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve these minutes to form
Yes: Alley, Barmakian, Green-Beach, Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve these minutes to form Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Alley - Aye, Hallahan - Abstain (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) June 25, 2019; .” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)
Approve these minutes to form
Yes: Alley, Barmakian, Green-Beach, Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve these minutes to form Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Alley - Aye, Hallahan - Abstain (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) September 10, 2019, .” (Motion: Alley, second: Green-Beach)
Approve these minutes to form
Yes: Alley, Barmakian, Green-Beach, Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve these minutes to form Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Alley - Aye, Hallahan - Abstain (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) September 24, 2019, .” (Motion: Alley, second: Green-Beach)
Approve these minutes to form
Yes: Alley, Barmakian, Green-Beach, Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve these minutes to form Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Leonard - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Alley - Aye, Hallahan - Abstain (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Discussion and possible vote to approve as to form but n.” (Motion: Alley, second: Green-Beach)
Approve to form, but not for public release executive session minutes January 23, 2024
Approve to form, but not for public release executive session minutes January 23, 2024
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve to form, but not for public release executive session minutes January 23, 2024 Roll Call Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) 4:44 pm .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)
Return to open session
Return to open session
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to return to open session Roll Call Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Documents Attached - none Respectfully Submitted De Alley Executive A.” (Motion: Green-Beach, 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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