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June 24, 2025
30 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Sean DeBettencourt, Emma Green-Beach, Mark Leonard, Tom Hallahan
Absent: Dion Alley
Every vote, in order
Re-appoint Terry Appenzeller to the Conservation Committee for a three-year term
Re-appoint Terry Appenzeller to the Conservation Committee for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to re-appoint Terry Appenzeller to the Conservation Committee for a three-year term Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Bill Cleary to the Communi.” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Re-appoint Bill Cleary to the Community Preservation Committee for a one-year term
Re-appoint Bill Cleary to the Community Preservation Committee for a one-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to re-appoint Bill Cleary to the Community Preservation Committee for a one-year term Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Edwina Hawes as Associate Mem.” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Appoint Edwina Hawes as Associate Member on the Planning Board for a two-year term
Appoint Edwina Hawes as Associate Member on the Planning Board for a two-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to appoint Edwina Hawes as Associate Member on the Planning Board for a two-year term Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) 3.x Harbor Advisory Committee (2 SB Positions(Member at large x 3 yea.” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Re-appoint Jason Lew to the Harbor Advisory Committee as Neighborhood Residential Community member for a three-year term
Re-appoint Jason Lew to the Harbor Advisory Committee as Neighborhood Residential Community member for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to re-appoint Jason Lew to the Harbor Advisory Committee as Neighborhood Residential Community member for a three-year term Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to re-appoint Robert (Bob) Gaffey to Har.” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Re-appoint Gary Ben David to the Harbor Advisory Committee as Member at Large fora three-year term
Re-appoint Gary Ben David to the Harbor Advisory Committee as Member at Large fora three-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to re-appoint Gary Ben David to the Harbor Advisory Committee as Member at Large fora three-year term Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) .” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)
Re-appoint Robert (Bob) Gaffey to the Harbor Advisory Committee as Member at Large for a three-year term
Re-appoint Robert (Bob) Gaffey to the Harbor Advisory Committee as Member at Large for a three-year term
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to re-appoint Robert (Bob) Gaffey to the Harbor Advisory Committee as Member at Large for a three-year term Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve dual department employment di.” (Motion: Leonard, second: Green-Beach)
Approve the dual department disclosure for Kevin Brennan for Firefighter, EMT and Boat Crew Member
Approve the dual department disclosure for Kevin Brennan for Firefighter, EMT and Boat Crew Member
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the dual department disclosure for Kevin Brennan for Firefighter, EMT and Boat Crew Member Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) 2 TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs Tow.” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve the dual department disclosure for Gary Buckley for Highway Department and Firefighter
Approve the dual department disclosure for Gary Buckley for Highway Department and Firefighter
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the dual department disclosure for Gary Buckley for Highway Department and Firefighter Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve the dual department disclosure for Bobbie Distin for Oak Bluffs Police Department and Firefighter
Approve the dual department disclosure for Bobbie Distin for Oak Bluffs Police Department and Firefighter
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the dual department disclosure for Bobbie Distin for Oak Bluffs Police Department and Firefighter Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve the dual department disclosure for William Johnson for Firefighter and EMT
Approve the dual department disclosure for William Johnson for Firefighter and EMT
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the dual department disclosure for William Johnson for Firefighter and EMT Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve the dual department disclosure for John O'Donnell for Captain, EMT and Dive Support
Approve the dual department disclosure for John O'Donnell for Captain, EMT and Dive Support
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the dual department disclosure for John O'Donnell for Captain, EMT and Dive Support Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve the dual department disclosure for David Smith for Lieutenant, EMT, Boat Crew member, dive support and Marine coordinator
Approve the dual department disclosure for David Smith for Lieutenant, EMT, Boat Crew member, dive support and Marine coordinator
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the dual department disclosure for David Smith for Lieutenant, EMT, Boat Crew member, dive support and Marine coordinator Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve the dual department disclosure for Shawn Trepanier for EMT and Firefighter
Approve the dual department disclosure for Shawn Trepanier for EMT and Firefighter
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the dual department disclosure for Shawn Trepanier for EMT and Firefighter Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve the dual department disclosure for Chris Wiggin for Oak Bluffs Police Department and Firefighter
Approve the dual department disclosure for Chris Wiggin for Oak Bluffs Police Department and Firefighter
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the dual department disclosure for Chris Wiggin for Oak Bluffs Police Department and Firefighter Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve the dual department disclosure for Jennelle Gadowski for Office Administrator and EMT
Approve the dual department disclosure for Jennelle Gadowski for Office Administrator and EMT
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve the dual department disclosure for Jennelle Gadowski for Office Administrator and EMT Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to appoint Oak Bluffs Fire Department po.” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Appoint the following people to EMS per diem positions: Kylie Souza, California Godfrey, Sydney Leahy, Anthony Fusaro, Brandyeni Ferreira, Gleyzielle Rodrigues, Jennelle Gadowski
Appoint the following people to EMS per diem positions: Kylie Souza, California Godfrey, Sydney Leahy, Anthony Fusaro, Brandyeni Ferreira, Gleyzielle Rodrigues, Jennelle Gadowski
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to appoint the following people to EMS per diem positions: Kylie Souza, California Godfrey, Sydney Leahy, Anthony Fusaro, Brandyeni Ferreira, Gleyzielle Rodrigues, Jennelle Gadowski Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) 3 TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS OAK BLUFFS SELECT MEETING MINUTES Oak Bluffs Tow.” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve Transfer 1-1 Police Department
Approve Transfer 1-1 Police Department
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Transfer 1-1 Police Department Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Transfer 1-2 Fire - EMS Department .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve Transfer 1-2 Fire - EMS
Approve Transfer 1-2 Fire - EMS
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Transfer 1-2 Fire - EMS Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Transfer 1-3 Conservation Department .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve Transfer 1-3 Conservation Department
Approve Transfer 1-3 Conservation Department
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Transfer 1-3 Conservation Department Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Transfer 1-4 Board of Health .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve Transfer 1-4 Board of Health
Approve Transfer 1-4 Board of Health
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Transfer 1-4 Board of Health Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Transfer 1-5 Highway Department .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve Transfer 1-5 Highway Department
Approve Transfer 1-5 Highway Department
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Transfer 1-5 Highway Department Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Transfer 1-6 Treasurer / Collector Salaries .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve Transfer 1-6 Treasurer / Collector Salaries
Approve Transfer 1-6 Treasurer / Collector Salaries
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Transfer 1-6 Treasurer / Collector Salaries Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Transfer 1-7 Treasurer / Collector Fixed Costs .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve Transfer 1-7 Treasurer / Collector Fixed Costs
Approve Transfer 1-7 Treasurer / Collector Fixed Costs
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Transfer 1-7 Treasurer / Collector Fixed Costs Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Transfer 1-8 Town Building Utilities .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve Transfer 1-8 Town Building Utilities
Approve Transfer 1-8 Town Building Utilities
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Transfer 1-8 Town Building Utilities Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Transfer 1-9 OPEB Payment .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve Transfer 1-9 OPEB Payment
Approve Transfer 1-9 OPEB Payment
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve Transfer 1-9 OPEB Payment Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve payment warrants .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve payment warrants 25-26REF $1114.74, 25-26EXP $1,971,036.58, 25-26SCH $615,946.44 and 25-26WIR $8000
Approve payment warrants 25-26REF $1114.74, 25-26EXP $1,971,036.58, 25-26SCH $615,946.44 and 25-26WIR $8000
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve payment warrants 25-26REF $1114.74, 25-26EXP $1,971,036.58, 25-26SCH $615,946.44 and 25-26WIR $8000. Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve meeting minutes May 27, 2025 .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve meeting minutes May 27, 2025
Approve meeting minutes May 27, 2025
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve meeting minutes May 27, 2025 Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve meeting minutes June 2, 2025 .” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve meeting minutes June 2, 2025
Approve meeting minutes June 2, 2025
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve meeting minutes June 2, 2025 Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve meeting minutes June 10, 2025.” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Approve meeting minutes June 10, 2025
Approve meeting minutes June 10, 2025
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to approve meeting minutes June 10, 2025 Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations: none Correspondence: none TA/ATA Report: att.” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Select Person Leonard made a motion to adjourn the meeting Roll Call Vote: Leonard - Aye, Hallahan - Aye, DeBettencourt - Aye, Green-Beach - Aye (4 - Aye) Respectfully Submitted \ oat ui - Kxeeutive Assistant Documents Attac.” (Motion: Leonard, second: DeBettencourt)
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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