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Tisbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

August 10, 2022

18 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Larry Gomez, Roy Cutrer, John Cahill

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Mooring Fee Abatement- Michael Strada

Approve the Mooring fee abatement for Michael Strada of $153.00

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve the Mooring fee abatement for Michael Strada of $153.00

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the Mooring fee abatement for Michael Strada of $153.00. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Page 1of 4 Shellfish Department Request to transfer $4,788.10 from the Shellfish Trust Mr. Grande explained the transfer is to be used for crab traps, sinking line and tools from Ketcham Supply Co Inc. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)

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Mr. Grande explained the transfer is to be used for crab traps, sinking line and tools from Ketcham Supply Co Inc.

Transfer funds from Shellfish Trust

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Transfer funds from Shellfish Trust

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Member Cahill made the motion to transfer funds from Shellfish Trust. Vice- The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Sewer Advisory Board Flow increase application-79 Beach Rd Units B11 & B12. Catboat Coffee Co Jared Meader stated the application is for total approved sewer flow no additional flow. He explained there was an additional condition for the applic.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)

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Approve the application of 79 Beach Rd Units B11 & B12, Catboat Coffee Co

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve the application of 79 Beach Rd Units B11 & B12, Catboat Coffee Co

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Member Cahill made the motion to approve the application of 79 Beach Rd Units B11 & B12, Catboat Coffee Co. Vice- The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Flow increase application- 29 Lagoon Pond Rd. Mike Sawyer Mr. Meader explained that the applicant is adding bedrooms to the property and requesting additional flow of 600 gallons. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)

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Approve the flow increase application of 29 Lagoon Pond Rd, Mike Sawyer

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve the flow increase application of 29 Lagoon Pond Rd, Mike Sawyer

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Member Cahill made the motion to approve the flow increase application of 29 Lagoon Pond Rd, Mike Sawyer. Vice- The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PUBLIC HEARING 4:30PM Public Hearing to review and consider a new application for Aquaculture for Jeff Canha and consider and expansion to an existing license. Vice-Chair Cutrer opened the public hearing at 4:30PM. Mr. Canha stated he has file.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)

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Ms. Ewart suggested to look at the proposed agreement outside of the meeting.

Close public portion of the hearing at 4:59 PM

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Close public portion of the hearing at 4:59 PM

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Member Cahill made the motion to close public portion of the hearing at 4:59 PM, Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Mr. Grande suggested the hearing get continued on a next meeting. He stated that any language outside of what was issued for a previous license would need to be reviewed with Town Council. Mr. Canha withdrew his draft license agr.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)

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Renew and approve the expansion of LP-1 site

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Renew and approve the expansion of LP-1 site

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Member Cahill made the motion to renew and approve the expansion of LP-1 site The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. .” (Motion: Cahill)

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Approve the new site outer harbor OH-1

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve the new site outer harbor OH-1

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Member Cahill made the motion to approve the new site outer harbor OH-1 The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Mr. Grande asked for the following motion: To direct staff (John Grande and Danielle Ewart) to draft with Town Council if needed the site license agreements and present them to the board for final acceptance and signature. .” (Motion: Cahill)

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Town Council if needed the site license agreements and present them to the board for final acceptance and

Town Council if needed the site license agreements and present them to the board for final acceptance and — the motion

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

The motion

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Member Cahill moved the motion. Vice- The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Acceptance of Donation -Tisbury Waterways Inc Mr. Grande explained the donation is in the amount of $3,000.00. It is an annual contribution to help provide funding for a staff member solely dedicated to Lake Tashmoo ma.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)

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Waterways Inc.

Accept the donation of $3,000.00 from Tisbury Waterways Inc

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Accept the donation of $3,000.00 from Tisbury Waterways Inc

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Member Cahill made the motion to accept the donation of $3,000.00 from Tisbury Waterways Inc. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Acceptance of Voluntary Contribution- Martha's Vineyard Museum Mr. Grande explained this is an annual voluntary contribution per the memorandum of understanding between the Martha's Vineyard Museum and the Town of Tisbury. The co.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)

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Accept the donation of $5,000.00 from Martha's Vineyard Museum

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Accept the donation of $5,000.00 from Martha's Vineyard Museum

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Member Cahill made the motion to accept the donation of $5,000.00 from Martha's Vineyard Museum. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Food Truck License- Renewal- Tisbury Taco Truck LLC, dba El Gato Grande .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)

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Food Truck License- Renewal- Tisbury Taco Truck LLC, dba El Gato Grande

Approve the renewal of food truck license for Tisbury Taco Truck LLC dba El Gato Grande

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve the renewal of food truck license for Tisbury Taco Truck LLC dba El Gato Grande

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Member Cahill made the motion to approve the renewal of food truck license for Tisbury Taco Truck LLC dba El Gato Grande. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Common Victualler License- Renewal- Vineyard Haven Yacht Club Inc .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)

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Common Victualler License- Renewal- Vineyard Haven Yacht Club Inc

Approve the renewal of common victualler license for Vineyard Haven Yacht Club Ine

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve the renewal of common victualler license for Vineyard Haven Yacht Club Ine

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Member Cahill made the motion to approve the renewal of common victualler license for Vineyard Haven Yacht Club Ine. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Special Event Application-Martha's Vineyard Museum- New Exhibit opening September 2, 2022 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)

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Special Event Application-Martha's Vineyard Museum- New Exhibit opening September 2, 2022

Approve the special event application of the Martha's Vineyard Museum for a new exhibit opening September 2, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve the special event application of the Martha's Vineyard Museum for a new exhibit opening September 2, 2022

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Member Cahill made the motion to approve the special event application of the Martha's Vineyard Museum for a new exhibit opening September 2, 2022. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. One Day Alcohol License-Martha's Vineyard Museum September 2, 2022 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)

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One Day Alcohol License-Martha's Vineyard Museum September 2, 2022

Approve the one-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Museum on September 2, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve the one-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Museum on September 2, 2022

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Member Cahill made the motion to approve the one-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Museum on September 2, 2022. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. BILLS PAYABLE Tisbury School Invoices Daedalus $6,250 Page 3 of 4 W.T. Rich $552,612 Carroll's MVRT $549.35 7.11.22 $38,420.46 7.12.22 $253,675.52 7.18.22 $1,020,630.04 7.19.22 $443,976.63 7.25.22 $131,504.36 7.26.22 $150,596.81.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)

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7.25.22 $131,504.36 7.26.22 $150,596.81 7.29.22 $30,940.63

The motion to approve all bills as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

The motion to approve all bills as presented

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Cutrer moved the motion to approve all bills as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PAYROLL 7.2.22 $38,420.46 7.9.22, $335,424.88 7.16.22 $161,938.64 7.23.22 $333,969.84 .” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Cahill)

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7.2.22 $38,420.46 7.9.22, $335,424.88 7.16.22 $161,938.64 7.23.22 $333,969.84

The motion to approve all payroll as presented

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

The motion to approve all payroll as presented

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Cutrer moved the motion to approve all payroll as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. APPROVAL OF CEMETERY PLOTS 67B .” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Cahill)

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67B

67B — approve the cemetery plot 67B

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve the cemetery plot 67B

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Member Cahill made the motion to approve the cemetery plot 67B. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PROSPECTIVE MEETINGS SCHEDULE AND AGENDA ITEMS Next scheduled meeting of the Board is August 24, 2022 MEETING ADJOURNMENT .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)

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MEETING ADJOURNMENT

MEETING ADJOURNMENT — adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

Adjourn the meeting

The minutes record 2 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstained with 3 members present, so one member’s vote is not recorded; individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Member Cahill made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Meeting adjourned at 5:18 PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe Meeting Minutes Approved September 14, 2022 7 --.. -) -Ziirry D2 voce, a / Larry Gomez x - Chair Vice Chair Page 4 of 4 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)

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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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