MassVoter.com← Tisbury Select BoardTisbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
September 28, 2022
16 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Larry Gomez, John Cahill, Roy Cutrer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Revised to be location specific.
Table the hearing until 4:50 PM
Table the hearing until 4:50 PM
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to table the hearing until 4:50 PM Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Public hearing reconvened at 4:50PM. Mr. Doug Reece spoke on behalf oh himself and the Lagoon Pond Association. He suggested to work with Oak Bluffs towards making a unified regulations regarding Lagoon Pond. Mr. Reece asked if t.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Gomez)
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Continue the public hearing to October 26, 2022, at 4:30PM in a virtual format
Continue the public hearing to October 26, 2022, at 4:30PM in a virtual format
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to continue the public hearing to October 26, 2022, at 4:30PM in a virtual format. Vice- The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. 4:45 PM Continued Public Hearing for Harbor Use Permit for Seaplane or Floatplane by Eric Atkins to Service in Tisbury Waterways in the area of West Chop and Vineyard Haven Harbor pursuant to sections .03, USE OF THE CHANNELS, MOORING AREAS AND A.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Mr. Atkins withdrew the application.
Close the public hearing with no action taken on the application
Close the public hearing with no action taken on the application
From the minutes
“Member Cahill motioned to close the public hearing with no action taken on the application Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Mink Meadows Notice of intent to sell of Chapter Land under 61B Mr. Grande explained that Mink Meadows has carved out a piece of property and because the land is classified as Chapter Land under chapter.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Gomez)
Not exercise the towns option to purchase the property under Chapter 61B section 9
Not exercise the towns option to purchase the property under Chapter 61B section 9
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 not exercise the towns option to purchase the property under Chapter 61B section 9. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Vineyard Power Letter of Support Mr. Deon Alley explained he is working on moving the community toward energy efficiency programs. The letter is in support of Vineyard Power to join a program with Mass Save a Community First Part.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
For a letter of support for Vineyard Power as presented in the packet
For a letter of support for Vineyard Power as presented in the packet
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 for a letter of support for Vineyard Power as presented in the packet. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Special Event Application-Martha's Vineyard Museum- New Exhibit Celebration- October 28, 2022 One Day Alcohol License-Martha's Vineyard Museum October 28, 2022 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
One Day Alcohol License-Martha's Vineyard Museum October 28, 2022
Approve Special Event and One-day Alcohol License
Approve Special Event and One-day Alcohol License
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 Special Event and One-day Alcohol License. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Common Victualler License- West Chop Club, 162 Iroquois Ave Common Victualler License-Wolf Gang Inc, 45 Beach Road .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Common Victualler License-Wolf Gang Inc, 45 Beach Road
Approve Common Victualler Licenses for West Chop Club and Wolf Gang Inc
Approve Common Victualler Licenses for West Chop Club and Wolf Gang 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 a motion to approve Common Victualler Licenses for West Chop Club and Wolf Gang Inc. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Beach Road Restaurant request for early closing Mr. Grande explained the closure is due to needed repairs and staffing issues. The notification is required by Tisbury Alcohol regulations and the dates need to be stated. Ms. Mary .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
The Board is in acceptance of the Letter from Beach Road
The Board is in acceptance of the Letter from Beach Road
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 that the Board is in acceptance of the Letter from Beach Road. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENTS REPORTS AND REQUESTS Department of Public Works- Local Drop Off hours change Page 3 of 5 Mr. Kirk Metell is requesting an hour operation change at the LDO which will help with coverage and will provide a.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Accept the proposed hours of operation with the condition to review the hours on or before six months
Accept the proposed hours of operation with the condition to review the hours on or before six months
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 proposed hours of operation with the condition to review the hours on or before six months. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Martha's Vineyard Commission- Climate Action Plan Elizabeth Durkee presented the Climate action Plan for the island. This is a 20-year plan. She explained there was a lot of community input and many events. The Plan has six secti.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Setting the November 8, 2022, State Election in Person Early Voting dates
Set the November 8, 2022, State Election in Person Early Voting dates, times and location as follows: Saturday, October 22, 2022, 12:00pm to 4:00pm Monday, October 24, 2022, through Friday October 28, 2022, 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Monday, October 31, 2022, through Thursday November 3, 2022, 12:00pm to 4:
Set the November 8, 2022, State Election in Person Early Voting dates, times and location as follows: Saturday, October 22, 2022, 12:00pm to 4:00pm Monday, October 24, 2022, through Friday October 28, 2022, 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Monday, October 31, 2022, through Thursday November 3, 2022, 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Saturday, October 29, 2022, and Friday November 4, 2022, 9:00am to 5:00pm All Early Voting to take place at the Town's polling location at the Emergency Services Facility, 215 Spring St
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 set the November 8, 2022, State Election in Person Early Voting dates, times and location as follows: Saturday, October 22, 2022, 12:00pm to 4:00pm Monday, October 24, 2022, through Friday October 28, 2022, 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Monday, October 31, 2022, through Thursday November 3, 2022, 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Saturday, October 29, 2022, and Friday November 4, 2022, 9:00am to 5:00pm All Early Voting to take place at the Town's polling location at the Emergency Services Facility, 215 Spring St. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained..” (Motion: Cahill)
All Early Voting to take place at the Town's polling location at the Emergency Services Facility, 215 Spring St.
Appoint Martha Hudson to serve as election worker until June 30", 2023
Appoint Martha Hudson to serve as election worker until June 30", 2023
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 appoint Martha Hudson to serve as election worker until June 30", 2023. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Wastewater-Flow increase application- S&S Kitchenette, 48 Main Street- No action taken. Previously addressed. MEETING MINUTES September 14, 2022 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
September 14, 2022
Approve the Minutes for September 14, 2022
Approve the Minutes for September 14, 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 a motion to approve the Minutes for September 14, 2022. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. September 14, 2022, Joint meeting with Tisbury School Committee .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
September 14, 2022, Joint meeting with Tisbury School Committee
Approve the Minutes for September 14, 2022, Joint meeting with Tisbury School Commission
Approve the Minutes for September 14, 2022, Joint meeting with Tisbury School Commission
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 Minutes for September 14, 2022, Joint meeting with Tisbury School Commission. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. September 20, 2022 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
September 20, 2022
Approve the Minutes for September 20, 2022
Approve the Minutes for September 20, 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 a motion to approve the Minutes for September 20, 2022. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. BILLS PAYABLE 3.31.22 $43,344.98 9.13.22 $292,216.77 9.20.22 $280,035.36 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
3.31.22 $43,344.98 9.13.22 $292,216.77 9.20.22 $280,035.36
Approve the bills payable as presented
Approve the bills payable as presented
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made the motion to approve the bills payable as presented The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PAYROLL 9.15.22 $153,373.34 9.22.22 $359,225.61 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Gomez)
9.15.22 $153,373.34 9.22.22 $359,225.61
Approve the payroll as presented
Approve the 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
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the payroll as presented. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Page 4 of 5 PROSPECTIVE MEETINGS SCHEDULE AND AGENDA ITEMS Next Scheduled meeting is October 12, 2022. Vice-Chair Cutrer announced that Chair Larry Gomez has turned his resignation effective October 1, 2022. MEETING ADJOURNMENT .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
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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