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Oak Bluffs Former Select Board member

Brian Packish

Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record

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Board years

2021–2023 Board2020–2021 Board
Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2021–2023 Board

51 of 59meetings attended (86%) · whole board 92%
298votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 5split votes where Packish was in the minority · whole board 25%
9abstained
2terms in this record

On split votes, Packish voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Packish as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 51 of 59 Select Board meetings in 2021–2023 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (59)

Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2023 Board

Apr 4Approve the short-term extension of Cable License and to…Motion: approve the short-term extension of Cable License and to have the…Passed 5–0 · Packish: Not recorded

April 4, 2023: Approve the short-term extension of Cable License and to have the Select Board Chair sign

ApprovePassed · 5–0

Approve the short-term extension of Cable License and to have the Select Board Chair sign

The minutes list each member’s vote but the tally in brackets (5 Aye) does not match, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Select Person Packish made a motion to approve the short-term extension of Cable License and to have the Select Board Chair sign Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Packish -Aye, Balboni - Abstain (5 - Aye) 5:14 PM Parks Commissioner Lima departed the meeting Continued discus.” (Motion: Packish, second: Barmakian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Apr 4Approve to the amended changes to the alcohol policy…Motion: approve to the amended changes to the alcohol policy including in…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Packish: Not recorded

April 4, 2023: Approve to the amended changes to the alcohol policy including in Section 2 effective Sunday October 1, 2023, Select Board changes the alcohol licenses to may allow entry to 12:30am…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve to the amended changes to the alcohol policy including in Section 2 effective Sunday October 1, 2023, Select Board changes the alcohol licenses to may allow entry to 12:30am stop serving alcohol, close by 1:00 am contingent upon monthly check in with the police department and the establishments

The roll call does not list Ryan Ruley, Brian Packish.

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve to the amended changes to the alcohol policy including in Section 2 effective Sunday October 1, 2023, Select Board changes the alcohol licenses to may allow entry to 12:30am stop serving alcohol, close by 1:00 am contingent upon monthly check in with the police department and the establishments Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Ney, Packish -Ney, Balboni - Aye (3 - Aye, 2 - Ney) Discussion and possible vote regarding the use of ARPA Funds.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Barmakian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 28Ratify the Oak Bluffs Patrol Officers agreementMotion: ratify the Oak Bluffs Patrol Officers agreementPassed 3–0 · Packish: Yes

March 28, 2023: Ratify the Oak Bluffs Patrol Officers agreement

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Ratify the Oak Bluffs Patrol Officers agreement

Voted: Yes

Yes: Barmakian, Green-Beach, PackishThe roll call does not list Jason Balboni.

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to ratify the Oak Bluffs Patrol Officers agreement Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Abstain, Packish - Aye (3 - Aye, 1 - Abstain) Discussion and possible vote to approve Annual 5K Memori.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Green-Beach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 28Approve the annual 5km Memorial Road race on Sunday…Motion: approve the annual 5km Memorial Road race on Sunday May 28,…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Packish: Yes

March 28, 2023: Approve the annual 5km Memorial Road race on Sunday May 28, 2023

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the annual 5km Memorial Road race on Sunday May 28, 2023

Voted: Yes

The roll call does not list Jason Balboni.

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the annual 5km Memorial Road race on Sunday May 28, 2023 Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Packish - Aye (4 - Aye) Discussion and possible vote to authorize the Select Board Chair to e.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Barmakian)

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Mar 28Authorize Chair Ruley to execute the regulatory agreement and…Motion: authorize Chair Ruley to execute the regulatory agreement and declaration of…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Packish: Yes

March 28, 2023: Authorize Chair Ruley to execute the regulatory agreement and declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Habitat for Humanity

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Authorize Chair Ruley to execute the regulatory agreement and declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Habitat for Humanity

Voted: Yes

The roll call does not list Jason Balboni.

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to authorize Chair Ruley to execute the regulatory agreement and declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Habitat for Humanity Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Packish - Aye (4-Aye) 4:58 PM Select Person Packish departed the meeting 4:58 PM Select Perso.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Green-Beach)

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Mar 28Approve the beer and wine application for Mugs of…Motion: approve the beer and wine application for Mugs of Delight LLC…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Packish: Not recorded

March 28, 2023: Approve the beer and wine application for Mugs of Delight LLC dba Aalia's Coffee

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the beer and wine application for Mugs of Delight LLC dba Aalia's Coffee

The roll call does not list Brian Packish.

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the beer and wine application for Mugs of Delight LLC dba Aalia's Coffee Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Balboni - Aye (4-Aye) Discussion and possible vote to approve entertainment application for M.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Barmakian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 28Approve the entertainment application for Mugs of Delight, LLC…Motion: approve the entertainment application for Mugs of Delight, LLC dba Aalia's…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Packish: Not recorded

March 28, 2023: Approve the entertainment application for Mugs of Delight, LLC dba Aalia's Coffee

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the entertainment application for Mugs of Delight, LLC dba Aalia's Coffee

The roll call does not list Brian Packish.

From the minutes

“Select Person Green-Beach made a motion to approve the entertainment application for Mugs of Delight, LLC dba Aalia's Coffee Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Balboni - Aye (4 - Aye) 5:08 PM Select Person Packish rejoined the meeting Update from Back D.” (Motion: Green-Beach, second: Balboni)

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Mar 28Approve the 15 Seasonal Alcohol, CV and Entertainment licenses…Motion: approve the 15 Seasonal Alcohol, CV and Entertainment licenses as presentedPassed Unanimous, 3 present · Packish: Not recorded

March 28, 2023: Approve the 15 Seasonal Alcohol, CV and Entertainment licenses as presented

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the 15 Seasonal Alcohol, CV and Entertainment licenses as presented

The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian, Brian Packish.

From the minutes

“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the 15 Seasonal Alcohol, CV and Entertainment licenses as presented Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Balboni - Aye (3 - Aye) 7:35 PM Select Person Packish rejoined the meeting Discussion and Vot.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 28Approve the amendment to Deborah Potters employee agreementMotion: approve the amendment to Deborah Potters employee agreementPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Packish: Yes

March 28, 2023: Approve the amendment to Deborah Potters employee agreement

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the amendment to Deborah Potters employee agreement

Voted: Yes

The roll call does not list Gail Barmakian.

From the minutes

“Select Person Balboni made a motion to approve the amendment to Deborah Potters employee agreement Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Packish - Aye, Balboni - Aye (4 - Aye) Acceptance of Donations - none Appointments - none The listing of mat.” (Motion: Balboni, second: Green-Beach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 7Approve the Art Stroll Road Closure on Saturday July…Motion: approve the Art Stroll Road Closure on Saturday July 15, August…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Packish: Not recorded

March 7, 2023: Approve the Art Stroll Road Closure on Saturday July 15, August 12 and September 2, 2023

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approve the Art Stroll Road Closure on Saturday July 15, August 12 and September 2, 2023

The roll call does not list Brian Packish.

From the minutes

“Select Person Barmakian made a motion to approve the Art Stroll Road Closure on Saturday July 15, August 12 and September 2, 2023 Roll Call Vote: Green-Beach - Aye, Barmakian - Aye, Ruley - Aye, Balboni - Aye (4 - Aye) 4:36 PM Select Person Packish rejoined the meeting Introduction of To.” (Motion: Barmakian, second: Green-Beach)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (286)

    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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