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Oak Bluffs Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

June 11, 2024

22 recorded votes, 10 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

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

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve option 2 of the RFP lowering the requirements minimum requirements to 250 KW AC, with a local preference option in the evaluation process/RFP

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve option 2 of the RFP lowering the requirements minimum requirements to 250 KW AC, with a local preference option in the evaluation process/RFP

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve option 2 of the RFP lowering the requirements minimum requirements to 250 KW AC, with a local preference option in the evaluation process/RFP Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Jack Law to Board of Assess.” (Motion: Alley)

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Reappoint Jack Law to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Reappoint Jack Law to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to reappoint Jack Law to the Board of Assessors for a three-year term Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) 4 TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MINUTES Tuesday June 11,.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)

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Appoint Donald Kaufman to Historical Commission for a l-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Appoint Donald Kaufman to Historical Commission for a l-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to appoint Donald Kaufman to Historical Commission for a l-year term Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Susan Thompson to Historica.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)

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Reappoint Susan Thompson to Historical Commission for a I-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Reappoint Susan Thompson to Historical Commission for a I-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to reappoint Susan Thompson to Historical Commission for a I-year term Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Michael Santoro to the Harb.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)

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Reappoint Michael Santoro to the Harbor Advisory Committee for a 3-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Reappoint Michael Santoro to the Harbor Advisory Committee for a 3-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Leonard made a motion to reappoint Michael Santoro to the Harbor Advisory Committee for a 3-year term Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Kelly Kaye to the MV Cultural.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Hallahan)

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Appoint Kelly Kaye to the MV Cultural Council for a 3-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Appoint Kelly Kaye to the MV Cultural Council for a 3-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to appoint Kelly Kaye to the MV Cultural Council for a 3-year term Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Ronald Zentner to Conservat.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Barmakian)

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Reappoint Ronald Zentner to Conservation Commission for a 3-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Reappoint Ronald Zentner to Conservation Commission for a 3-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to reappoint Ronald Zentner to Conservation Commission for a 3-year term Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Presentation of Final Report of CZM Hospital Roads Resilience Assessm.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)

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Approve the amplified sound permit at East Chop Lighthouse for Mignanelli and Diamantopoulou Wedding on Saturday August 17" between 2:30 pm and 5:30pm

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve the amplified sound permit at East Chop Lighthouse for Mignanelli and Diamantopoulou Wedding on Saturday August 17" between 2:30 pm and 5:30pm

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the amplified sound permit at East Chop Lighthouse for Mignanelli and Diamantopoulou Wedding on Saturday August 17" between 2:30 pm and 5:30pm Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Road closure on Dukes County .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)

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Approve road closure on Dukes County Avenue between Warwick Avenue and Masonic Avenue on Saturday July 6", August 3 and September 7" between 4:00pm and 7:00pm

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve road closure on Dukes County Avenue between Warwick Avenue and Masonic Avenue on Saturday July 6", August 3 and September 7" between 4:00pm and 7:00pm

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve road closure on Dukes County Avenue between Warwick Avenue and Masonic Avenue on Saturday July 6", August 3 and September 7" between 4:00pm and 7:00pm Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve amplified sound permit for In.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)

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Approve amplified sound permit for Inkwell Inspiration Conversations on Monday August 5", Tuesday August 6 and Wednesday August 7" between 9:00 am and 6:00pm on Alley/Waban Park

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve amplified sound permit for Inkwell Inspiration Conversations on Monday August 5", Tuesday August 6 and Wednesday August 7" between 9:00 am and 6:00pm on Alley/Waban Park

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve amplified sound permit for Inkwell Inspiration Conversations on Monday August 5", Tuesday August 6 and Wednesday August 7" between 9:00 am and 6:00pm on Alley/Waban Park Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve increased permit fees and imp.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)

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Approve the increased permit fees and implement an administrative fee for licenses issued by the Select Board office as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve the increased permit fees and implement an administrative fee for licenses issued by the Select Board office as presented

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the increased permit fees and implement an administrative fee for licenses issued by the Select Board office as presented Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve increased permit fee and impl.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)

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Increase the daily filming permit fee from $500/day to $1000/day and to implement an administrative fee of $150. per application

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Increase the daily filming permit fee from $500/day to $1000/day and to implement an administrative fee of $150. per application

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to increase the daily filming permit fee from $500/day to $1000/day and to implement an administrative fee of $150. per application Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) 7:37 pm Select Person Hallahan departed the meeting Presentation on p.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)

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Approved close of year transfer 2024 1-1 as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approved close of year transfer 2024 1-1 as presented

The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian, Tom Hallahan.

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approved close of year transfer 2024 1-1 as presented Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (3 - Aye) 2024 1-2 $25,000.00 and $3000.00 Highway Department .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)

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Approved close of year transfer 2024 1-2 as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approved close of year transfer 2024 1-2 as presented

The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian, Tom Hallahan.

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approved close of year transfer 2024 1-2 as presented Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (3 - Aye) 2024 1 -3 $33,000.00 Self- Insurance Trust .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)

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Approved close of year transfer 2024 1-3 as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approved close of year transfer 2024 1-3 as presented

The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian, Tom Hallahan.

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approved close of year transfer 2024 1-3 as presented Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (3 - Aye) 2024 1-4 $21,000.00 Contract Cleaning .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)

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Approved close of year transfer 2024 1-4 as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approved close of year transfer 2024 1-4 as presented

The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian, Tom Hallahan.

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approved close of year transfer 2024 1-4 as presented Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (3 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)

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Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes May 28, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes May 28, 2024

The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian, Tom Hallahan.

From the minutes

“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes May 28, 2024 Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (3 - Aye) Appointments Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Deborah Potter.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)

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Reappoint Deborah Potter to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging for a one-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · 2–1

Reappoint Deborah Potter to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging for a one-year term

Yes: Alley, Green-BeachNo: LeonardThe roll call does not list Gail Barmakian, Tom Hallahan.

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to reappoint Deborah Potter to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging for a one-year term Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Nay, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (2 - Aye, 1 -Nay) Select Board appointments to other boards positions -* moved .” (Motion: Alley, second: Green-Beach)

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Accept $5.00 from Willett Electric to the Fireworks Fund

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Accept $5.00 from Willett Electric to the Fireworks Fund

The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian, Tom Hallahan.

From the minutes

“Select Person Leonard made a motion to accept $5.00 from Willett Electric to the Fireworks Fund Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (3 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to accept $5.00 donation from Marcus Sha.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)

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Accept $5.00 from Marcus Shanks, Shanks Plumbing to the Fireworks Fund

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Accept $5.00 from Marcus Shanks, Shanks Plumbing to the Fireworks Fund

The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian, Tom Hallahan.

From the minutes

“Select Person Leonard made a motion to accept $5.00 from Marcus Shanks, Shanks Plumbing to the Fireworks Fund Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (3 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to accept $200.00 to the OBCOA from Nanc.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)

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Accept $200.00 to the Oak Bluffs COA from Nancy Penhume

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Accept $200.00 to the Oak Bluffs COA from Nancy Penhume

The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian, Tom Hallahan.

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to accept $200.00 to the Oak Bluffs COA from Nancy Penhume Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (3 - Aye) Correspondence - none TA/ATA Report - attached Select Board Update Se.” (Motion: Alley, second: Leonard)

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Adjourn the meeting

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ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Adjourn the meeting

The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian, Tom Hallahan.

From the minutes

“Select Person Leonard made a motion to adjourn the meeting Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (3 - Aye) Documents Attached Sign in Sheet Draft RFP solar photovoltaic documen.” (Motion: Leonard, 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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