MassVoter.com← Tisbury Select BoardTisbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
October 12, 2022
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Cahill, Roy Cutrer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Town Clerk-Approval of the warrant for the November 8, 2022, State Election
Approve the State Election Warrant on November 8, 2022
Approve the State Election Warrant on November 8, 2022
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the State Election Warrant on November 8, 2022 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Town Cabinet Update Chair Cutrer gave a brief report on the Town Cabinet meeting as follows: The Library is looking for a new roof and HVAC system. Looking to install this fall. Department of Public works Is looking to fulfill .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Page 1 of 4
Approve the road closures recommended by Police Chief for Halloween
Approve the road closures recommended by Police Chief for Halloween
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the road closures recommended by Police Chief for Halloween Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Vineyard Haven Business Association Halloween Sarah York explained the parade is about 8 minutes. The police just escorts the kids. She added that a lot of the events are off the street in the Museum, Playhouse and Owen Park. Ms. Y.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Have the Vineyard Haven Business Association work with the Police Department to create a plan to support the Halloween parade and other activities
Have the Vineyard Haven Business Association work with the Police Department to create a plan to support the Halloween parade and other activities
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to have the Vineyard Haven Business Association work with the Police Department to create a plan to support the Halloween parade and other activities Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Tisbury School Project CHA Companies Disclosure and Commissioning Mr. Grande explained the contract is for a division of CHA company to do some air conditioning for the School Project and Mr. Owen has signed a Disclosure as a empl.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Mr. Owen has signed a Disclosure as a employee of CHA and OPM for the Town.
Approve the contract for $77, 504 subject to final changes as may be required by Town Attorney
Approve the contract for $77, 504 subject to final changes as may be required by Town Attorney
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the contract for $77, 504 subject to final changes as may be required by Town Attorney Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Approve an exemption under chapter 268A of Massachusetts General Law sections 19 and or 20 as may be applicable for the financial interest of CHA companies and its applicable employees including Michael Owen in a contract of CHA Consulting Inc with the Town for commissioning services in connection w
Approve an exemption under chapter 268A of Massachusetts General Law sections 19 and or 20 as may be applicable for the financial interest of CHA companies and its applicable employees including Michael Owen in a contract of CHA Consulting Inc with the Town for commissioning services in connection with the Tisbury School Renovation and Addition project based on a determination that the financial interest of CHA Companies is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services the Town may expect from CHA Companies
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve an exemption under chapter 268A of Massachusetts General Law sections 19 and or 20 as may be applicable for the financial interest of CHA companies and its applicable employees including Michael Owen in a contract of CHA Consulting Inc with the Town for commissioning services in connection with the Tisbury School Renovation and Addition project based on a determination that the financial interest of CHA Companies is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services the Town may expect from CHA Companies Roll Call Vote. The .” (Motion: Cahill)
Approve the amendment for the CHA companies in the amount of $395,643
Approve the amendment for the CHA companies in the amount of $395,643
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the amendment for the CHA companies in the amount of $395,643 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. W.T. Rich Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
W.T. Rich Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal
Approve the amendment 6 to the Owner Construction Management contract which sets the guaranteed maximum price to $70,000,000 conditioned upon final approval by Town Council
Approve the amendment 6 to the Owner Construction Management contract which sets the guaranteed maximum price to $70,000,000 conditioned upon final approval by Town Council
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the amendment 6 to the Owner Construction Management contract which sets the guaranteed maximum price to $70,000,000 conditioned upon final approval by Town Council Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Capital Projects Update Fiscal Year 23 and 24 Mr. Grande gave an overview of the expected capital projects: Senior Center- roof followed by insulation and painting, Town Hall- Steeple to be installed, roof and painting, Library- so.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Seek funding in the amount of 80,00 to develop plans, feasibility cost estimates engineering and design of a natural resource office for a renovation, addition and/or new construction
Seek funding in the amount of 80,00 to develop plans, feasibility cost estimates engineering and design of a natural resource office for a renovation, addition and/or new construction
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to seek funding in the amount of 80,00 to develop plans, feasibility cost estimates engineering and design of a natural resource office for a renovation, addition and/or new construction Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Cable TV Contract Update Jeffrey Cristal explained the comcast negotiations are headed into the public hearing portion. The main public hearing will be on October 26 at 7:00PM with two additional during the day at 10:00 AM and 3:00.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
2022. The election is to fulfill the vacancy only for the remainder of the term.
Approve a Special Election on January 24, 2023
Approve a Special Election on January 24, 2023
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve a Special Election on January 24, 2023 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. BILLS PAYABLE Tisbury School Invoices Tappe Architects $48,125 Environmental Partners $485.29 WT Rich Company Inc $378,637. WT Rich Company Inc $512,860 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
WT Rich Company Inc $512,860
Approve Tisbury School Invoices as presented
Approve Tisbury School Invoices as presented
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve Tisbury School Invoices as presented The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. 9.23.22 $96.40 9.27.22 $753,378.50 9.30.22 $958.17 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
9.23.22 $96.40 9.27.22 $753,378.50 9.30.22 $958.17
Approve bills payables as presented
Approve bills payables as presented
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve bills payables as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PAYROLL 9.29.22 $155,973.71 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
9.29.22 $155,973.71
9.29.22 $155,973.71 — approve payroll as presented
Approve payroll as presented
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve payroll as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PROSPECTIVE MEETINGS SCHEDULE AND AGENDA ITEMS Planning Board joint meeting in October Board of Assessors joint meeting in November Finance and Advisory Committee in December MEETING ADJOURNMENT .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
MEETING ADJOURNMENT
MEETING ADJOURNMENT — adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to adjourn the meeting Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Meeting was adjourned at 6:08PM. Page 3 of 4 Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe Meeting Minutes Approved ld] Al/RO0AB, _----o John Cahill Vice Chair Clerk Page 4 of 4 .” (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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