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

June 25, 2024

23 recorded votes, 0 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 the Island Housing trust request of $75,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust in funding support for the Veterans Supportive Housing Project

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve the Island Housing trust request of $75,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust in funding support for the Veterans Supportive Housing Project

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the Island Housing trust request of $75,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust in funding support for the Veterans Supportive Housing Project Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Alley Aye Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Roll Call Vote: Crossland - Aye, Bradford - Aye, Donahue - Aye, Bisho.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)

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Approve the Island Housing Trust request of $200,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust in funding support of the Southern Tier Project

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve the Island Housing Trust request of $200,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust in funding support of the Southern Tier Project

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve the Island Housing Trust request of $200,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust in funding support of the Southern Tier Project Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Alley Aye Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Roll Call Vote: Crossland - Aye, Bradford - Aye, Donahue - Aye, Bisho.” (Motion: Alley, second: Green-Beach)

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Adjourn the joint meeting of the Oak Bluffs Select Board and Affordable Housing Committee (Municipal Housing Trust)

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Adjourn the joint meeting of the Oak Bluffs Select Board and Affordable Housing Committee (Municipal Housing Trust)

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to adjourn the joint meeting of the Oak Bluffs Select Board and Affordable Housing Committee (Municipal Housing Trust) Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Alley Aye Green-Beach - Aye (5 - Aye) Roll Call Vote: Bishop - Aye, Donahue - Aye, Bradford - Aye, Crosslan.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)

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Approve the East Chop Beach Club Tin Man Triathlon on Sunday August 4, 2024, 3:00pm to 5:00pm, with a rain date of Sunday August 11, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve the East Chop Beach Club Tin Man Triathlon on Sunday August 4, 2024, 3:00pm to 5:00pm, with a rain date of Sunday August 11, 2024

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the East Chop Beach Club Tin Man Triathlon on Sunday August 4, 2024, 3:00pm to 5:00pm, with a rain date of Sunday August 11, 2024 Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Introduction of the Summer Community Service Officers - Chief Searle .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)

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Appoint Special Officer Andrew Nicholson to Probationary Full Time Officer effective July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Appoint Special Officer Andrew Nicholson to Probationary Full Time Officer effective July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to appoint Special Officer Andrew Nicholson to Probationary Full Time Officer effective July 1, 2024 Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Appointments Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Rose Ryley to .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)

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Reappoint Rose Ryley to the Conservation Committee for a 2- year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Reappoint Rose Ryley to the Conservation Committee for a 2- year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to reappoint Rose Ryley to the Conservation Committee for a 2- year term Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Brian Smith to the Personne.” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)

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Reappoint Brian Smith to the Personnel Board for a 3-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Reappoint Brian Smith to the Personnel Board for a 3-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to reappoint Brian Smith to the Personnel Board for a 3-year term Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Phil Cordella to the Land B.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)

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Reappoint Phil Cordella to the Land Bank Advisory Committee for a 3-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Reappoint Phil Cordella to the Land Bank Advisory Committee for a 3-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to reappoint Phil Cordella to the Land Bank Advisory Committee for a 3-year term Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Jacqueline Diggs to the Boa.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)

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Reappoint Jacqueline Diggs to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Reappoint Jacqueline Diggs to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to reappoint Jacqueline Diggs to the Board of Registrars for a 3-year term Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Bertha Maderias to the Boar.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)

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Reappoint Bertha Maderias to the Board of Registrars for a 2-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Reappoint Bertha Maderias to the Board of Registrars for a 2-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to reappoint Bertha Maderias to the Board of Registrars for a 2-year term Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Marilyn Miller to the Viney.” (Motion: Alley, second: Leonard)

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Reappoint Marilyn Miller to the Vineyard Power Development Fund for a 3-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Reappoint Marilyn Miller to the Vineyard Power Development Fund for a 3-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to reappoint Marilyn Miller to the Vineyard Power Development Fund for a 3-year term Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Bill Cleary to the OB Clima.” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)

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Reappoint Bill Cleary to the Oak Bluffs Climate and Energy Committee for a 3-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Reappoint Bill Cleary to the Oak Bluffs Climate and Energy Committee for a 3-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to reappoint Bill Cleary to the Oak Bluffs Climate and Energy Committee for a 3-year term Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Bill Cleary to the Eversour.” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)

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Reappoint Bill Cleary to the Eversource Working Group

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Reappoint Bill Cleary to the Eversource Working Group

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to reappoint Bill Cleary to the Eversource Working Group Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Bill Cleary to the Community .” (Motion: Alley, second: Green-Beach)

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Appoint Bill Cleary to the Community Preservation Committee as the Select Board Appointee for a I- year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Appoint Bill Cleary to the Community Preservation Committee as the Select Board Appointee for a I- year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to appoint Bill Cleary to the Community Preservation Committee as the Select Board Appointee for a I- year term Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Marney Toole to the Library.” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)

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Reappoint Marney Toole to the Library Board of Trustees for a 3-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Reappoint Marney Toole to the Library Board of Trustees for a 3-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to reappoint Marney Toole to the Library Board of Trustees for a 3-year term Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Lewis Laskaris to the Library.” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)

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Appoint Lewis Laskaris to the Library Board of Trustees for a 3-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Appoint Lewis Laskaris to the Library Board of Trustees for a 3-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to appoint Lewis Laskaris to the Library Board of Trustees for a 3-year term Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Sandra Mott to OB Council on .” (Motion: Alley, second: Leonard)

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Appoint Sandra Mott as an alternate to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging for a one-year term expiring March 31, 2025

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Appoint Sandra Mott as an alternate to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging for a one-year term expiring March 31, 2025

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to appoint Sandra Mott as an alternate to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging for a one-year term expiring March 31, 2025 Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Select Board appointments to other boards positions e Roads and Byway.” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)

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Appoint Chair Barmakian to the Roads and Byways Committee for a one-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Appoint Chair Barmakian to the Roads and Byways Committee for a one-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Leonard made a motion to appoint Chair Barmakian to the Roads and Byways Committee for a one-year term Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Ms. Maura McGroarty asked about the composition of this board, why it.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Hallahan)

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Approve the donation of $517.50 from Sunday AA to the OBCOA

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve the donation of $517.50 from Sunday AA to the OBCOA

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve the donation of $517.50 from Sunday AA to the OBCOA Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS JOINT OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD & AFFORDABLE HOUSING.” (Motion: Alley, second: Green-Beach)

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Approve donation of $87.02 cash to the Fireworks Donation Fund

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ApprovePassed · 4–0

Approve donation of $87.02 cash to the Fireworks Donation Fund

Yes: Alley, Green-Beach, Hallahan, Leonard

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve donation of $87.02 cash to the Fireworks Donation Fund Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Abstain, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Discussion and possible vote to approve donation of $10..” (Motion: Alley, second: Green-Beach)

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Approve the donation of $10.00 from Brian Miller to the Fireworks Donation Fund

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve the donation of $10.00 from Brian Miller to the Fireworks Donation Fund

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve the donation of $10.00 from Brian Miller to the Fireworks Donation Fund Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve donation of $200.00 from Lawr.” (Motion: Alley, second: Leonard)

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Approve the donation of $200.00 from Lawrence Lynch Corporation to the Tree Donation Fund

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve the donation of $200.00 from Lawrence Lynch Corporation to the Tree Donation Fund

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve the donation of $200.00 from Lawrence Lynch Corporation to the Tree Donation Fund Vote: Alley - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Correspondence - None TA/ATA Report - Attached Select Board Update Se.” (Motion: Alley, second: Leonard)

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Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley 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 IHT Bellevue Veterans Documents IHT S.” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)

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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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