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

July 23, 2024

16 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 July 9, 2024, Select Board Meeting Minutes with the amendment under employee appreciation awards to change ‘Officer' Donovan McElligatt to ‘Shellfish Constable'

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve the July 9, 2024, Select Board Meeting Minutes with the amendment under employee appreciation awards to change ‘Officer' Donovan McElligatt to ‘Shellfish Constable'

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the July 9, 2024, Select Board Meeting Minutes with the amendment under employee appreciation awards to change ‘Officer' Donovan McElligatt to ‘Shellfish Constable' Vote: Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)

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Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes July 16, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes July 16, 2024

Yes: Alley, Green-Beach, Hallahan, Leonard

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes July 16, 2024 Vote: Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Abstain, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Discussion and possible vote to approve four (4) tempora.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)

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Approve four (4) temporary handicapped spaces Marinelli Beach for Beach Within Reach Celebration - Tuesday August 20, 2024, 4:00 - 6:00 pm with a rain date of August 21, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve four (4) temporary handicapped spaces Marinelli Beach for Beach Within Reach Celebration - Tuesday August 20, 2024, 4:00 - 6:00 pm with a rain date of August 21, 2024

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve four (4) temporary handicapped spaces Marinelli Beach for Beach Within Reach Celebration - Tuesday August 20, 2024, 4:00 - 6:00 pm with a rain date of August 21, 2024 Vote: Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve amplified sound permit for Ti.” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)

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Approve an amplified sound permit for Tivoli Day on September 21", 2024, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm with a rain date of Sunday September 22, 2024. And the closure of Circuit Avenue on September 21, 2024, from 9:00 am until 7:00pm with rain date of September 22, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve an amplified sound permit for Tivoli Day on September 21", 2024, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm with a rain date of Sunday September 22, 2024. And the closure of Circuit Avenue on September 21, 2024, from 9:00 am until 7:00pm with rain date of September 22, 2024

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve an amplified sound permit for Tivoli Day on September 21", 2024, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm with a rain date of Sunday September 22, 2024. And the closure of Circuit Avenue on September 21, 2024, from 9:00 am until 7:00pm with rain date of September 22, 2024 Vote: Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations Discussion and possible vote to accept $151. .” (Motion: Alley, second: Green-Beach)

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Accept $151.00 cash donation to the Oak Bluffs Library

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Accept $151.00 cash donation to the Oak Bluffs Library

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to accept $151.00 cash donation to the Oak Bluffs Library Vote: Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Important Dates e July 27, 2024, Della Hardman Day - Ocean Park 4:00 .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)

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Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Open the public hearing

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to open the public hearing Vote: Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Ms. Jackson explained this petition to the Select Board, it involved .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)

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Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to close the public hearing Vote: Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) 5:00 pm Public Hearing The Oak Bluffs Select Board will hold a public.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)

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Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Open the public hearing

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to open the public hearing Vote: Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Ms. Jackson explained this petition, this is on County Road which wil.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)

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Continue the public hearing to Tuesday August 13, 2024, at 5:30 pm

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Continue the public hearing to Tuesday August 13, 2024, at 5:30 pm

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to continue the public hearing to Tuesday August 13, 2024, at 5:30 pm Vote: Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) 3 TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MINUTES Tuesday July 23,.” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)

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Approve Eversource petition (17532256) to install 200' +/- 2-4” PVC pipes from proposed handhole 124A/H1 to proposed handhole 124A/H2. Additionally, the installation of 17' +/- of 2/4” pvc pipes from proposed handhole 124A/H2 to private property at 25 Mill Square Road upon approval of Police, Fire/E

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve Eversource petition (17532256) to install 200' +/- 2-4” PVC pipes from proposed handhole 124A/H1 to proposed handhole 124A/H2. Additionally, the installation of 17' +/- of 2/4” pvc pipes from proposed handhole 124A/H2 to private property at 25 Mill Square Road upon approval of Police, Fire/EMS and Highway Department, signage one week in advance of proposed work with notification to be made to the neighbors 48 hours ahead of the scheduled work, work not to begin prior to October 15, 2024, and completed within three business days

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to approve Eversource petition (17532256) to install 200' +/- 2-4” PVC pipes from proposed handhole 124A/H1 to proposed handhole 124A/H2. Additionally, the installation of 17' +/- of 2/4” pvc pipes from proposed handhole 124A/H2 to private property at 25 Mill Square Road upon approval of Police, Fire/EMS and Highway Department, signage one week in advance of proposed work with notification to be made to the neighbors 48 hours ahead of the scheduled work, work not to begin prior to October 15, 2024, and completed within three business days Vote: Alley - Aye, Gr.” (Motion: Alley)

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Approve the Special Town Meeting date of Tuesday October 29", 2024, at 7:00pm at Oak Bluffs Elementary School

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve the Special Town Meeting date of Tuesday October 29", 2024, at 7:00pm at Oak Bluffs Elementary School

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the Special Town Meeting date of Tuesday October 29", 2024, at 7:00pm at Oak Bluffs Elementary School Vote: Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MINUTES Tuesday July 23, 2.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)

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Approve a one day all alcohol application for MV Youth at YMCA on Friday August 2, 2024, 5:30 pm to 7:00pm

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Approve a one day all alcohol application for MV Youth at YMCA on Friday August 2, 2024, 5:30 pm to 7:00pm

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve a one day all alcohol application for MV Youth at YMCA on Friday August 2, 2024, 5:30 pm to 7:00pm Vote: Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to adopt the amended June 2024 Oak Bluff.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)

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Appoint Deborah Potter Town Administrator as the representative to the All-Island School negotiation subcommittee regarding the teachers CBA for the Town of Oak Bluffs

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Appoint Deborah Potter Town Administrator as the representative to the All-Island School negotiation subcommittee regarding the teachers CBA for the Town of Oak Bluffs

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to appoint Deborah Potter Town Administrator as the representative to the All-Island School negotiation subcommittee regarding the teachers CBA for the Town of Oak Bluffs Vote: Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Appointments Discussion and possible vote to reappoint Denby Olcott t.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)

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Reappoint Denby Olcott to the Cottage City Historic District Commission for a 3-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Reappoint Denby Olcott to the Cottage City Historic District Commission for a 3-year term

From the minutes

“Select Person Alley made a motion to reappoint Denby Olcott to the Cottage City Historic District Commission for a 3-year term Vote: Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Scott Slarsky as Associate Me.” (Motion: Alley, second: Green-Beach)

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Appoint Scott Slarsky as Associate Member to the Planning Board for a 2-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · 4–0

Appoint Scott Slarsky as Associate Member to the Planning Board for a 2-year term

Yes: Alley, Green-Beach, Hallahan, Leonard

From the minutes

“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to appoint Scott Slarsky as Associate Member to the Planning Board for a 2-year term Vote: Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Abstain, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Correspondence - none TA/ATA Report - attached Select Bo.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)

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In accordance with M.G.L Ch 30A Sect 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy in relation to pending and/or threatened litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares in the following matters as listed on the agenda and to no

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

In accordance with M.G.L Ch 30A Sect 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy in relation to pending and/or threatened litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares in the following matters as listed on the agenda and to not reconvene in open session

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to in accordance with M.G.L Ch 30A Sect 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy in relation to pending and/or threatened litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares in the following matters as listed on the agenda and to not reconvene in open session Roll Call Vote: Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Leonard - Aye (5 - Aye) Documents Attached Sign in Sheet 07.23.2024 Beach within Reach applic.” (Motion: Green-Beach)

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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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