MassVoter.com← Tisbury Select BoardTisbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
October 26, 2022
15 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
Eversource Working Group- William Straw
Appoint William Straw to the Eversource Working Group
Appoint William Straw to the Eversource Working Group
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to appoint William Straw to the Eversource Working Group Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Animal Control Officer- Heather Maciel .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Animal Control Officer- Heather Maciel
Appoint Heather Maciel as an Animal Control Officer
Appoint Heather Maciel as an Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to appoint Heather Maciel as an Animal Control Officer Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PUBLIC HEARING: Continued Public Hearing for Proposed amendments to the Tisbury Waterways Regulations Mr. Grande stated that in the packet there is correspondence from Steven Bessie, Lynn Fraker and Tashmoo Waterways Inc. Steven.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Close the public portion of the public hearing and allow written comments in the next seven days
Close the public portion of the public hearing and allow written comments in the next seven days
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to close the public portion of the public hearing and allow written comments in the next seven days Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Public Hearing was closed at 5:04 PM. Attorney Hewig introduced himself as a practicing attorney who works on the maritime and admiralty matters not only municipal matters. He has sailed as a naval officer and taught at Mass Marit.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Attorney Hewig responded that he has assisted Provincetown, Nantucket, Mattapoisett Chatham, Sandwich.
Continue the select board deliberations on this matter to November 9, 2022, at 4:45PM
Continue the select board deliberations on this matter to November 9, 2022, at 4:45PM
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to continue the select board deliberations on this matter to November 9, 2022, at 4:45PM Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Waterways Committee- Waterways Agenda Management Guidelines .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Waterways Committee- Waterways Agenda Management Guidelines
Approve the agenda guidelines submitted by the Waterways Committee
Approve the agenda guidelines submitted by the Waterways Committee
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the agenda guidelines submitted by the Waterways Committee Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Natural Resource Department-Shellfish- 2022 Scallop Season Mr. Grande explained that there was correspondence from the Waterways Committee requesting Shellfish Constable to communicate with commercial fisherman. Shellfish Consta.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Approve the dates put forward from the Shellfish constable as follows Outside the ponds and Harbor November 5'" Recreational and November 7" Commercial; Lake Tashmoo no dragging November 19% Recreational and November 21° Commercial; Lagoon Pond dip netting only, no dragging, November 12" and 13", Re
Approve the dates put forward from the Shellfish constable as follows Outside the ponds and Harbor November 5'" Recreational and November 7" Commercial; Lake Tashmoo no dragging November 19% Recreational and November 21° Commercial; Lagoon Pond dip netting only, no dragging, November 12" and 13", Recreational
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the dates put forward from the Shellfish constable as follows Outside the ponds and Harbor November 5'" Recreational and November 7" Commercial; Lake Tashmoo no dragging November 19% Recreational and November 21° Commercial; Lagoon Pond dip netting only, no dragging, November 12" and 13", Recreational Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Natural Resource Department-Shellfish-Trust Fund Transfer .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Natural Resource Department-Shellfish-Trust Fund Transfer
Approve the transfer of $725.80 from the shellfish trust fund for shellfish equipment
Approve the transfer of $725.80 from the shellfish trust fund for shellfish equipment
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the transfer of $725.80 from the shellfish trust fund for shellfish equipment Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Boat Landing Port-a-Potty- Lagoon Pond Association Mr. Grande explained that the Lagoon Pond Association has funded and established a port-a-potty at the Lagoon Pond Landing off Beach Road with the Town's help. There is a specifi.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Martha's Vineyard Commission Letter
Transmit the letter to FinCom for further review
Transmit the letter to FinCom for further review
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to transmit the letter to FinCom for further review The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Acceptance of a Donation for Animal Control Office .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Acceptance of a Donation for Animal Control Office
Acceptance of a Donation for Animal Control Office — accept the donation of $200
Accept the donation of $200
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to accept the donation of $200 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Budget, Town Meeting and Election Calendar Mr. Grande presented the calendar which was also shared on the screen. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Mr. Grande presented the calendar which was also shared on the screen.
Approve the schedule as shared
Approve the schedule as shared
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the schedule as shared Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Cost of Living Adjustment Mr. Grande explained that at a Personnel Board meeting it was recommended that the cost-of-living adjustment be 6.9% . This year the adjustment affects general union and Management & Professional employe.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Recommend the cola of 6.9%
Recommend the cola of 6.9%
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to recommend the cola of 6.9% Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. MEETING MINUTES: September 28, 2022 Page 3 of 4 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Page 3 of 4
Approve the minutes of September 28, 2022, as presented
Approve the minutes of September 28, 2022, as presented
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the minutes of September 28, 2022, as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. BILLS PAYABLE Tisbury School Invoices Carroll's MVRT $270.00 Daedalus CHA 39235-18 $18,000.00 Daedalus CHA 39235-19 $18,000.00 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Daedalus CHA 39235-19 $18,000.00
Approve the Tisbury School Invoices as presented
Approve the Tisbury School Invoices as presented
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the Tisbury School Invoices as presented Roll Call Vote, The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. 9.15.22 $31,343.75 10.4.22 $1,611,853.45 10.11.22 $135,613.79 10.18.22 $264,967.93 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
9.15.22 $31,343.75 10.4.22 $1,611,853.45 10.11.22 $135,613.79 10.18.22 $264,967.93
Approve the bills payable as presented
Approve the bills payable as presented
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the bills payable as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PAYROLL 10.6.22 $366,862.32 10.13.22 $146,043.47 Member Cahi!l made a motion to approve the payroll as presented. Chair Cutrer seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PROSPECTIVE.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
MEETING ADJOURNMENT
MEETING ADJOURNMENT — adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to adjourn Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Meeting was adjourned at 5:56PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe Meeting Minutes Approved 12/21/2022 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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