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May 28, 2024
22 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gail Barmakian, Dion Alley, Emma Green-Beach, Tom Hallahan, Mark Leonard
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Meeting Minutes from May 14, 2024
Approve the Meeting Minutes from May 14, 2024
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes from May 14, 2024 Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)
Approve to form and to release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes from May 14, 2024
Approve to form and to release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes from May 14, 2024
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve to form and to release the Executive Session Meeting Minutes from May 14, 2024 Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) 4:36 pm Select Person Hallahan recused himself from the meeting as he.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)
Approve the Sherriff's Meadow Trail lagoon pond application
Approve the Sherriff's Meadow Trail lagoon pond application
The roll call does not list Tom Hallahan.
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve the Sherriff's Meadow Trail lagoon pond application Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Leonard - Aye (4 - Aye) 4:41 pm Select Person Hallahan rejoined the Select Board Meeting Appo.” (Motion: Alley, second: Green-Beach)
Appoint Rene Ben David to Affordable Housing Committee for a two-year term
Appoint Rene Ben David to Affordable Housing Committee for a two-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to appoint Rene Ben David to Affordable Housing Committee for a two-year term Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) 1 TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MINUTES Tuesday May 28, .” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)
Reappoint Matt Cramer to Cottage City Historic District for a three-year term
Reappoint Matt Cramer to Cottage City Historic District for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to reappoint Matt Cramer to Cottage City Historic District for a three-year term Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations Discussion and possible vote to approve donat.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve the donation to the OBCOA of $100.00 from Stephen Svetz in memory of his father John Svetz
Approve the donation to the OBCOA of $100.00 from Stephen Svetz in memory of his father John Svetz
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the donation to the OBCOA of $100.00 from Stephen Svetz in memory of his father John Svetz Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve donation to OBCOA of $1000.00.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve the donation to the OBCOA of $1000.00 from The Boston Pearls
Approve the donation to the OBCOA of $1000.00 from The Boston Pearls
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the donation to the OBCOA of $1000.00 from The Boston Pearls Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve donation to Oak Bluffs Parks .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve the donation to the Oak Bluffs Parks department of $1000.00 from The Boston Pearls
Approve the donation to the Oak Bluffs Parks department of $1000.00 from The Boston Pearls
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the donation to the Oak Bluffs Parks department of $1000.00 from The Boston Pearls Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to accept donation of Jasmine acoustic g.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Accept the donation of Jasmine acoustic guitar and other items for the Oak Bluffs Library
Accept the donation of Jasmine acoustic guitar and other items for the Oak Bluffs Library
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to accept the donation of Jasmine acoustic guitar and other items for the Oak Bluffs Library Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) 4:45 pm Public Hearing continued from April 23, 2024, Meeting, Site V.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Continue the public hearing
Continue the public hearing
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to continue the public hearing Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Chair Barmakian gave the Select Board an update, information has been.” (Motion: Alley, second: Green-Beach)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to close the public hearing Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve altered premise application f.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)
Approve the revised option A outside seating plan for a one-year preliminary trial. Such plan will involve three 18” two-seat tables directly abutting the Pawnee House in Healey Square for the hours 5-10:30pm, Wednesday - Sunday. All services must be conducted on reported private property of the est
Approve the revised option A outside seating plan for a one-year preliminary trial. Such plan will involve three 18” two-seat tables directly abutting the Pawnee House in Healey Square for the hours 5-10:30pm, Wednesday - Sunday. All services must be conducted on reported private property of the establishment. Such approval is contingent on the Town's survey of such property. If such survey conflicts with the proprietor's survey conducted on February 1, 2024, then such operations outside would cease immediately
Yes: Hallahan, LeonardNo: Alley, Barmakian
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the revised option A outside seating plan for a one-year preliminary trial. Such plan will involve three 18” two-seat tables directly abutting the Pawnee House in Healey Square for the hours 5-10:30pm, Wednesday - Sunday. All services must be conducted on reported private property of the establishment. Such approval is contingent on the Town's survey of such property. If such survey conflicts with the proprietor's survey conducted on February 1, 2024, then such operations outside would cease immediately Vote: Alley - Nay, Barmakian - Nay, Green-B.” (Motion: Hallahan)
Approve the filming application May 30" to June 2", 2024, for Lands' End
Approve the filming application May 30" to June 2", 2024, for Lands' End
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve the filming application May 30" to June 2", 2024, for Lands' End Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve amplified sound permit applic.” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)
Approve amplified sound permit application for the Pride Drag Brunch at Red Cat Kitchen on Sunday June 9, 2024, from 11:00 to 4:00pm
Approve amplified sound permit application for the Pride Drag Brunch at Red Cat Kitchen on Sunday June 9, 2024, from 11:00 to 4:00pm
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve amplified sound permit application for the Pride Drag Brunch at Red Cat Kitchen on Sunday June 9, 2024, from 11:00 to 4:00pm Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Review and vote to authorize Select Board Chair to sign Letter of Sup.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter of support for the Restoration of the Harbor Jetties FTA Rural Ferry Service Grant Application
Authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter of support for the Restoration of the Harbor Jetties FTA Rural Ferry Service Grant Application
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the letter of support for the Restoration of the Harbor Jetties FTA Rural Ferry Service Grant Application Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve new retail business license B.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve new retail business license Boutique on the Byway in Dockside Marketplace for Lea Benson
Approve new retail business license Boutique on the Byway in Dockside Marketplace for Lea Benson
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve new retail business license Boutique on the Byway in Dockside Marketplace for Lea Benson Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve 20 one day beer/wine permits .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve twenty (20) one day beer and wine permits for the dates provided in the agenda for Knock Knock Comedy Production at the Strand Theatre
Approve twenty (20) one day beer and wine permits for the dates provided in the agenda for Knock Knock Comedy Production at the Strand Theatre
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve twenty (20) one day beer and wine permits for the dates provided in the agenda for Knock Knock Comedy Production at the Strand Theatre Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve entertainment application Mon.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Approve the entertainment application for Monday to Saturday for Knock Knock Comedy productions
Approve the entertainment application for Monday to Saturday for Knock Knock Comedy productions
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the entertainment application for Monday to Saturday for Knock Knock Comedy productions Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to authorize the Town Administrator to s.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign letter of support and grant submission for the Community One Stop for Growth Rural Development Fund application for Bellevue Veterans Community Housing
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign letter of support and grant submission for the Community One Stop for Growth Rural Development Fund application for Bellevue Veterans Community Housing
Yes: Alley, Green-Beach, Hallahan, Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign letter of support and grant submission for the Community One Stop for Growth Rural Development Fund application for Bellevue Veterans Community Housing Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Abstain, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Discussion and possible vote to authorize the Town Admin.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a letter of support and grant submission for the Community One Stop for Growth Rural Development fund application for Oak Bluffs Elementary School
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign a letter of support and grant submission for the Community One Stop for Growth Rural Development fund application for Oak Bluffs Elementary School
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to sign a letter of support and grant submission for the Community One Stop for Growth Rural Development fund application for Oak Bluffs Elementary School Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) TA/ATA Report - attached 6:17 pm Assistant Town Administrator Wendy B.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Alley)
Deem the 2016 Ford Explorer surplus
Deem the 2016 Ford Explorer surplus
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to deem the 2016 Ford Explorer surplus Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Appointments Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Mr. Bo Fehl to.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Adjourn the meeting
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, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Documents Attached Sign in Sheet MV Water Trail documents Rene Ben Da.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
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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