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April 27, 2021
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Jeff Kristal, James Rogers, Larry Gomez
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve ballot question on the Tisbury School Project as amended
Approve ballot question on the Tisbury School Project as amended
From the minutes
“Member Kristal motioned to approve ballot question on the Tisbury School Project as amended Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. Tisbury School Committee's vote on the ballot question is not required. Member Rogers read out language of the warrant article. Mr. Doneski recommended for the Board to conceptually approve proposed warran.” (Motion: Kristal, second: Gomez)
Support and endorse a warrant article for renovation and expansion of the elementary school in the scope presented to the meeting and subject to final revisions by Town Counsel
Support and endorse a warrant article for renovation and expansion of the elementary school in the scope presented to the meeting and subject to final revisions by Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Member Gomez motioned to support and endorse a warrant article for renovation and expansion of the elementary school in the scope presented to the meeting and subject to final revisions by Town Counsel Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. Member Watts motioned to support and endorse a warrant article for renovation and expansion of the elementary school in the scope presented to the meeting and subject to final revisions by Town Counsel. Me.” (Motion: Gomez, second: Kristal)
- 20 Beach Street Ext. Flow Increase
Approve flow increase for 20 Beach Street Ext
Approve flow increase for 20 Beach Street Ext
From the minutes
“Member Gomez motioned to approve flow increase for 20 Beach Street Ext, Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. - 5 Beach Street Tie In .” (Motion: Gomez, second: Kristal)
- 5 Beach Street Tie In
Accept tie in from the 5 Beach Street
Accept tie in from the 5 Beach Street
From the minutes
“Member Gomez motioned to accept tie in from the 5 Beach Street Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. - 10 State Road Tie In .” (Motion: Gomez, second: Kristal)
- 10 State Road Tie In
Accept tie in from the 10 State Road
Accept tie in from the 10 State Road
From the minutes
“Member Gomez motioned to accept tie in from the 10 State Road Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. PUBLIC HEARING 5:30 PM Continued Public Hearing to review and consider request to transfer location of the auto rental license for Vineyard Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Budget Car Rental from 45 Beach Road t.” (Motion: Gomez, second: Kristal)
Close public potion of the hearing
Close public potion of the hearing
From the minutes
“Member Kristal motioned to close public potion of the hearing Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. .” (Motion: Kristal, second: Gomez)
Approve transfer of location of the auto rental license for Vineyard Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Budget Car Rental from 45 Beach Road to 19 Beach Road
Approve transfer of location of the auto rental license for Vineyard Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Budget Car Rental from 45 Beach Road to 19 Beach Road
From the minutes
“Member Kristal motioned to approve transfer of location of the auto rental license for Vineyard Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Budget Car Rental from 45 Beach Road to 19 Beach Road Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. 5:45 PM Public Hearing to review and consider request by NSTAR Electric Company D/B/A Eversource Energy to install 50' of conduit under the town road to provide permanent electric service for the customer.” (Motion: Kristal, second: Gomez)
Close public potion of the hearing
Close public potion of the hearing
From the minutes
“Member Kristal motioned to close public potion of the hearing Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. .” (Motion: Kristal, second: Gomez)
Approve request by NSTAR Electric Company D/B/A Eversource Energy to install 50' of conduit under the town road to provide permanent electric service for the customer located at 849 Main Street
Approve request by NSTAR Electric Company D/B/A Eversource Energy to install 50' of conduit under the town road to provide permanent electric service for the customer located at 849 Main Street
From the minutes
“Member Kristal motioned to approve request by NSTAR Electric Company D/B/A Eversource Energy to install 50' of conduit under the town road to provide permanent electric service for the customer located at 849 Main Street Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. 6:00 PM Public Hearing to review and consider an application of New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/a AT&T (“AT&T”) for a Grant of Location for a Wireless Small Cell Facility, Including Telecommunication W.” (Motion: Kristal, second: Gomez)
Close public potion of the hearing
Close public potion of the hearing
From the minutes
“Member Kristal motioned to close public potion of the hearing Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. .” (Motion: Kristal, second: Gomez)
Approve application of New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/a AT&T (“AT&T”) for a Grant of Location for a Wireless Small Cell Facility, Including Telecommunication Wires and Wireless Attachments and Appurtenances on a Replacement Utility Pole in the Public Right of Way located at the Pole #102/8 - Nea
Approve application of New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/a AT&T (“AT&T”) for a Grant of Location for a Wireless Small Cell Facility, Including Telecommunication Wires and Wireless Attachments and Appurtenances on a Replacement Utility Pole in the Public Right of Way located at the Pole #102/8 - Near 60 Center Street with condition to relocate pole from the middle of the sidewalk and to restrict height of the new pole
From the minutes
“Member Kristal motioned to approve application of New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/a AT&T (“AT&T”) for a Grant of Location for a Wireless Small Cell Facility, Including Telecommunication Wires and Wireless Attachments and Appurtenances on a Replacement Utility Pole in the Public Right of Way located at the Pole #102/8 - Near 60 Center Street with condition to relocate pole from the middle of the sidewalk and to restrict height of the new pole Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. DISCUSSION Ballot Questions 2021 Select Board reviewed b.” (Motion: Kristal, second: Gomez)
Approve ballot question as presented
Approve ballot question as presented
From the minutes
“Member Kristal motioned to approve ballot question as presented Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. Public Petition: Pick up Only Parking Spaces, Main Street The Select Board is in receipt of the public petition signed by many downtown businesses requesting to designate pick only parking space along the .” (Motion: Kristal, second: Gomez)
Designate pick up only parking spaces as it was done previous year. DPW is to install appropriate signage
Designate pick up only parking spaces as it was done previous year. DPW is to install appropriate signage
From the minutes
“Member Kristal motioned to designate pick up only parking spaces as it was done previous year. DPW is to install appropriate signage Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. Firefighter Special Legislation Request The special legislation has to first be approved at the Special Town Meeting. The article would authorize the Select Board to petition the General Court for the enac.” (Motion: Kristal, second: Gomez)
Approve warrant article for firefighter special legislation request
Approve warrant article for firefighter special legislation request
From the minutes
“Member Gomez motioned to approve warrant article for firefighter special legislation request Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. Lagoon Pond Town Landing Bathroom Facility Member Rogers read a letter received from Lagoon Pond Association into the record. .” (Motion: Gomez, second: Kristal)
Member Rogers read a letter received from Lagoon Pond Association into the record.
Accept offer from the Lagoon Pond Association to construct a wood enclosure at the Town landing for the Town to install the port-a-potty
Accept offer from the Lagoon Pond Association to construct a wood enclosure at the Town landing for the Town to install the port-a-potty
From the minutes
“Member Kristal motioned to accept offer from the Lagoon Pond Association to construct a wood enclosure at the Town landing for the Town to install the port-a-potty Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. Page 3 of 4 ADMINISTRATIVE SESSION Lagoon Pond Association Donation Acceptance The donation of $3000 to support Shellfish Department. .” (Motion: Kristal, second: Gomez)
The donation of $3000 to support Shellfish Department.
Accept donation from the LPA and send a thank you note
Accept donation from the LPA and send a thank you note
From the minutes
“Member Kristal motioned to accept donation from the LPA and send a thank you note Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. Memorandum of Understanding Martha's Vineyard Museum Town Administrator and Building Inspector have been working closely with Museum representative Heather Sage and David Green. Agreement allows for events.” (Motion: Kristal, second: Gomez)
Conditionally approve MOU with Martha's Vineyard Museum pending final revisions by the Town Counsel
Conditionally approve MOU with Martha's Vineyard Museum pending final revisions by the Town Counsel
From the minutes
“Member Kristal motioned to conditionally approve MOU with Martha's Vineyard Museum pending final revisions by the Town Counsel Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. Vote to Award an $893,000 Wastewater Bonding to the USDA .” (Motion: Kristal, second: Gomez)
Vote to Award an $893,000 Wastewater Bonding to the USDA
Approve Bond Resolution as presented
Approve Bond Resolution as presented
From the minutes
“Member Kristal motioned to approve Bond Resolution as presented Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. Bills Payable 04/06/21 $142,496.25 .” (Motion: Kristal, second: Gomez)
Bills Payable 04/06/21 $142,496.25
Approve bills payable as stated above
Approve bills payable as stated above
From the minutes
“Member Gomez motioned to approve bills payable as stated above Roll Call Vote: Gomez - Aye; Rogers - Aye; Kristal - Aye. The motion was unanimously approved. PROSPECTIVE MEETING AGENDA(S) EXECUTIVE SESSION Vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30 A, Sec. 21(a) 2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion pers.” (Motion: Gomez, second: Kristal)
From the Tisbury 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: The Martha’s Vineyard Times: Roy Cutrer and James Rogers (2021); John Cahill (2020, from the meeting video); Christina Colarusso (courtesy of Ms. Colarusso, 2026).
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