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March 11, 2025
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Gail Barmakian, Dion Alley, Emma Green-Beach, Mark Leonard, Tom Hallahan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve 24 one-day alcohol permits for the MV Sharks from Tuesday June 3, 2025, through Tuesday July 29, 202
Approve 24 one-day alcohol permits for the MV Sharks from Tuesday June 3, 2025, through Tuesday July 29, 202
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve 24 one-day alcohol permits for the MV Sharks from Tuesday June 3, 2025, through Tuesday July 29, 202 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Mr. Curran asked if the Select Board would consider reducing the fee .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
Reduce the one-day alcohol fee by fifty percent
Reduce the one-day alcohol fee by fifty percent
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to reduce the one-day alcohol fee by fifty percent Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) MVP 2.0 GRANT Chair Barmakian introduced an unanticipated item. The M.” (Motion: Alley, second: Hallahan)
Allow the chair to sign and send a letter of endorsement for the MVP grant
Allow the chair to sign and send a letter of endorsement for the MVP grant
From the minutes
“Select Person Alley made a motion to allow the chair to sign and send a letter of endorsement for the MVP grant Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Appointments Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Lewis Laskari.” (Motion: Alley, second: Leonard)
Re-appoint Mr. Lewis Laskaris to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging for a three-year term, expiring March 31, 2028
Re-appoint Mr. Lewis Laskaris to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging for a three-year term, expiring March 31, 2028
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to re-appoint Mr. Lewis Laskaris to the Oak Bluffs Council on Aging for a three-year term, expiring March 31, 2028 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations Discussion and possible vote to accept $100.0.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)
Accept $100.00 donation from Christine Williamson to the Oak Bluffs Library
Accept $100.00 donation from Christine Williamson to the Oak Bluffs Library
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to accept $100.00 donation from Christine Williamson to the Oak Bluffs Library. Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote on composition of OB2025-03 Solar projec.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Appoint Select Person's Alley and Leonard, Town Administration Potter, and Solar consultant Beth Greenblatt to the OB2025-03 Solar project evaluation committee
Appoint Select Person's Alley and Leonard, Town Administration Potter, and Solar consultant Beth Greenblatt to the OB2025-03 Solar project evaluation committee
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to appoint Select Person's Alley and Leonard, Town Administration Potter, and Solar consultant Beth Greenblatt to the OB2025-03 Solar project evaluation committee Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Town Administrator Potter explained that this RFP closes Friday 14, 2.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
Open the public hearing
Open the public hearing
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to open the public hearing Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Tuesday Ma.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Hallahan)
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to close the public hearing Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve all annual alcohol license fo.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
Approve annual all alcohol license for Michael's 25 Circuit Avenue
Approve annual all alcohol license for Michael's 25 Circuit Avenue
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve annual all alcohol license for Michael's 25 Circuit Avenue Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the manager of Michael's 25 Circuit Avenue as Michael J. Sopp
Approve the manager of Michael's 25 Circuit Avenue as Michael J. Sopp
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the manager of Michael's 25 Circuit Avenue as Michael J. Sopp Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve new business application ‘Mic.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Alley)
Approve the new business application of Michael's at 25 Circuit Avenue Oak Bluffs Santoro Hospitality Group
Approve the new business application of Michael's at 25 Circuit Avenue Oak Bluffs Santoro Hospitality Group
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the new business application of Michael's at 25 Circuit Avenue Oak Bluffs Santoro Hospitality Group Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Seasonal Alcohol Licenses, CV.” (Motion: Green-Beach)
Approve seasonal alcohol licenses and CV licenses listed in the March 11, 2025, Oak Bluffs Select Board agenda
Approve seasonal alcohol licenses and CV licenses listed in the March 11, 2025, Oak Bluffs Select Board agenda
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve seasonal alcohol licenses and CV licenses listed in the March 11, 2025, Oak Bluffs Select Board agenda Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the entertainment licenses for the nine establishments listed in the March 11, 2025, Oak Bluffs Select Board agenda
Approve the entertainment licenses for the nine establishments listed in the March 11, 2025, Oak Bluffs Select Board agenda
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the entertainment licenses for the nine establishments listed in the March 11, 2025, Oak Bluffs Select Board agenda Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Seasonal Alcohol Licenses, CV.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)
Approve the Seasonal Alcohol License and CV license for Noman's MV
Approve the Seasonal Alcohol License and CV license for Noman's MV
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the Seasonal Alcohol License and CV license for Noman's MV Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Select Board Meeting minutes .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Alley)
Approve the Select Board Meeting minutes March 3, 2025
Approve the Select Board Meeting minutes March 3, 2025
Yes: Alley, Barmakian, Hallahan, Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the Select Board Meeting minutes March 3, 2025 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Abstain, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye, | - Abstain) Discussion and possible vote to approve Select Board Mee.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)
Approve the Select Board Meeting minutes March 4, 2025
Approve the Select Board Meeting minutes March 4, 2025
Yes: Alley, Barmakian, Hallahan, Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve the Select Board Meeting minutes March 4, 2025 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Abstain, Alley - Aye (4 - Aye, | - Abstain) Discussion and possible vote to approve an Affordable Ho.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)
Approve a certificate of compliance on an affordable housing deed restricted property 67 Grovedale Avenue for Eric M. Goldwire
Approve a certificate of compliance on an affordable housing deed restricted property 67 Grovedale Avenue for Eric M. Goldwire
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve a certificate of compliance on an affordable housing deed restricted property 67 Grovedale Avenue for Eric M. Goldwire Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Continued discussion and vote to approve April 8, 2025, STM/ATM warra.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)
Remove article #55 with the directive to have this article on the Special Town Meeting
Remove article #55 with the directive to have this article on the Special Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to remove article #55 with the directive to have this article on the Special Town Meeting Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Select Person Green-Beach advised the board she has an interest in an.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve STM/ ATM warrant for April 2025 with the changes as noted within the meeting minutes and above
Approve STM/ ATM warrant for April 2025 with the changes as noted within the meeting minutes and above
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve STM/ ATM warrant for April 2025 with the changes as noted within the meeting minutes and above Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Unanticipated Item: Letter of Support for FY25 CDBG grant application.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
Allow the chair to sign a letter of support for the FY25 CDBG grant application
Allow the chair to sign a letter of support for the FY25 CDBG grant application
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to allow the chair to sign a letter of support for the FY25 CDBG grant application Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) Correspondence: none TA/ATA Report: attached Select Board Update Sele.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to adjourn the meeting Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, Alley - Aye (5 - Aye) P ctfully Submitted mie Alley - Exefutive Assistant Documents Attache.” (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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