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May 13, 2025
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Dion Alley, Sean DeBettencourt, Emma Green-Beach, Mark Leonard, Tom Hallahan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into executive session
Go into executive session
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to go into executive session Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) 4:31pm Select Board moved to smaller meeting room 5:04pm Select Board.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
Ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Oak Bluffs and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 5137, effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028
Ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Oak Bluffs and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 5137, effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Oak Bluffs and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 5137, effective July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Appoint the eighteen Oak Bluffs police officers as harbor patrol as listed in the memo dated May 13, 2025
Appoint the eighteen Oak Bluffs police officers as harbor patrol as listed in the memo dated May 13, 2025
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to appoint the eighteen Oak Bluffs police officers as harbor patrol as listed in the memo dated May 13, 2025 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Holy Ghost Association 2025 a.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the list as stated on the agenda
Approve the list as stated on the agenda
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the list as stated on the agenda Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, , Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Ms. DeBettencourt inquired about removing the Juneteenth event from t.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
Rescind the prior motion
Rescind the prior motion
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to rescind the prior motion Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, , Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
Approve the list as stated on the agenda without the Juneteenth event on Sunday June 22, 2025
Approve the list as stated on the agenda without the Juneteenth event on Sunday June 22, 2025
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the list as stated on the agenda without the Juneteenth event on Sunday June 22, 2025 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Oak Bluffs Moped Licenses for.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
Approve moped business license for Island Hoppers for 48 mopeds. The Town will only issue 30 decal stickers for the make and models, VIN, and registrations provided in today's application. Any future stickers will be issued upon receipt of the above information for any additional mopeds when they ar
Approve moped business license for Island Hoppers for 48 mopeds. The Town will only issue 30 decal stickers for the make and models, VIN, and registrations provided in today's application. Any future stickers will be issued upon receipt of the above information for any additional mopeds when they are added to the fleet
Yes: Alley, DeBettencourt, Green-Beach, Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve moped business license for Island Hoppers for 48 mopeds. The Town will only issue 30 decal stickers for the make and models, VIN, and registrations provided in today's application. Any future stickers will be issued upon receipt of the above information for any additional mopeds when they are added to the fleet Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Abstain, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (4 - Aye, I- Abstain) .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)
Approve moped business license for Ride on Moped for 80 mopeds. The Town will only issue 59 decal stickers for the make and models, VIN, and registrations provided in today's application. Any future stickers will be issued upon receipt of above information for any additional mopeds when they are add
Approve moped business license for Ride on Moped for 80 mopeds. The Town will only issue 59 decal stickers for the make and models, VIN, and registrations provided in today's application. Any future stickers will be issued upon receipt of above information for any additional mopeds when they are added to the fleet
Yes: Alley, DeBettencourt, Green-Beach, Leonard
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to approve moped business license for Ride on Moped for 80 mopeds. The Town will only issue 59 decal stickers for the make and models, VIN, and registrations provided in today's application. Any future stickers will be issued upon receipt of above information for any additional mopeds when they are added to the fleet Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Abstain, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (4 - Aye, I- Abstain) Discussion and possible vote to approve 20 shows for YMCA.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Leonard)
Approve the twenty shows for YMCA drive in from July 5 to September 6", 2025, as printed in the information packet and adding the drive-in movies to the pre-approved event list for the future
Approve the twenty shows for YMCA drive in from July 5 to September 6", 2025, as printed in the information packet and adding the drive-in movies to the pre-approved event list for the future
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the twenty shows for YMCA drive in from July 5 to September 6", 2025, as printed in the information packet and adding the drive-in movies to the pre-approved event list for the future Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, , Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve submission of Bellevue Vetera.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
Approve the submission of the Bellevue Veterans Community one stop grant application with the condition of 2.11 the town does not have a grant match
Approve the submission of the Bellevue Veterans Community one stop grant application with the condition of 2.11 the town does not have a grant match
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the submission of the Bellevue Veterans Community one stop grant application with the condition of 2.11 the town does not have a grant match Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) 4 TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT BOARD MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluf.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Hallahan)
Authorize Town Administrator Potter to execute the First Contract Amendment to outdoor area lighting operation and maintenance agreement
Authorize Town Administrator Potter to execute the First Contract Amendment to outdoor area lighting operation and maintenance agreement
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to authorize Town Administrator Potter to execute the First Contract Amendment to outdoor area lighting operation and maintenance agreement Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Ms. McGroarty asked for clarification on the contract; what exactly t.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Leonard)
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 wastewater project at the Oak Bluffs Elementary School and Island Elder Housing
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 wastewater project at the Oak Bluffs Elementary School and Island Elder Housing
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan 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 wastewater project at the Oak Bluffs Elementary School and Island Elder Housing Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Select Board Meeting Minutes .” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes April 22, 2025
Approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes April 22, 2025
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the Select Board Meeting Minutes April 22, 2025 Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve Select Board Special Meeting .” (Motion: Leonard, second: Hallahan)
Approve Select Board Special Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025
Approve Select Board Special Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025
Yes: Alley, DeBettencourt, Green-Beach, Hallahan
From the minutes
“Select Person DeBettencourt made a motion to approve Select Board Special Meeting Minutes May 6, 2025 Vote: Leonard - Abstain, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (4 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Appointments Discussion and possible vote to approve Pla.” (Motion: DeBettencourt, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the appoint of Scott Slarsky as a full planning board member
Approve the appoint of Scott Slarsky as a full planning board member
From the minutes
“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the appoint of Scott Slarsky as a full planning board member Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations Discussion and possible vote to accept $5.00 .” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Hallahan)
Accept $5.00 from Jason Broadley to the Oak Bluffs Fire works fund
Accept $5.00 from Jason Broadley to the Oak Bluffs Fire works fund
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to accept $5.00 from Jason Broadley to the Oak Bluffs Fire works fund Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Review and discussion of the 2024 Annual Performance Assessment for t.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Hallahan made a motion to adjourn the meeting Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, Alley - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye (5 - Aye) Respectfully Submitted AN Oy Debra Alley - Executive Assistant Docume.” (Motion: Hallahan, second: Green-Beach)
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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