MassVoter.com← Tisbury Select BoardTisbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 14, 2022
8 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
Hillary Conklin clarified that the term of the newly appointed member will be until the regular election May 9, 2023.
Approve the warrant for the special town election on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 to be held between the hours of noon and eight PM
Approve the warrant for the special town election on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 to be held between the hours of noon and eight PM
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the warrant for the special town election on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 to be held between the hours of noon and eight PM. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Fiscal Year 2024 Departmental Budgets Reviews and Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles Kirk Metell explained the major changes in the Department of Public Works Budget. He stated that increases are m.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Have an employment agreement with the Fire Chief focused on his management oversight of the Emergency Medical Services department
Have an employment agreement with the Fire Chief focused on his management oversight of the Emergency Medical Services department
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to have an employment agreement with the Fire Chief focused on his management oversight of the Emergency Medical Services department. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Letter of Support Navigator Homes of Martha's Vineyard Melinda Loberg a board member of the Navigator Homes of Martha's Vineyard. She stated that this project is for a skilled nursing center to replace Windermere as the hospital .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Write a letter of support in favor of Navigator Homes
Write a letter of support in favor of Navigator Homes
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to write a letter of support in favor of Navigator Homes. Vice- The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Department of Agricultural recourses Eversource vegetation management plan Roy Cutrer stated that last year a large portion of the powerlines was mowed, and he would like to continue doing so. He is concerned about the large amount of people and.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
John Cahill is in support of mowing as well rather than using chemicals.
Approve drafting a letter to Eversource to not use herbicides and continue to mow
Approve drafting a letter to Eversource to not use herbicides and continue to mow
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve drafting a letter to Eversource to not use herbicides and continue to mow. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PUBLIC HEARING: 3:30 PM Continued Public Hearing to discuss the classification of the tax rate and the allocation of local property classes for Fiscal Year 2023 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Continue the public hearing to discuss the tax rate classification to December 21, 2022 at 4:15PM
Continue the public hearing to discuss the tax rate classification to December 21, 2022 at 4:15PM
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to continue the public hearing to discuss the tax rate classification to December 21, 2022 at 4:15PM. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4:15 PM Public Hearing to review and consider a request by NSTAR Electric Company D/B/A Eversource Energy to install 45'+ of 2-4” conduit under town road from pole 100/20-Spring Street Member Cahill read the pub.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Approve NSTAR d\b\a Eversource's request for permission to locate underground cables, conduits and manholes including necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures
Approve NSTAR d\b\a Eversource's request for permission to locate underground cables, conduits and manholes including necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve NSTAR d\b\a Eversource's request for permission to locate underground cables, conduits and manholes including necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. 4:45 PM Continued Public Hearing for Select Board review of proposed amendments to the Tisbury Waterways Regulations Roy Cutrer continued the public hearing at 4:45PM. Public comment portion has been closed. Mr. Grande stated tha.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Harbormaster John Crocker recommended for the draft to be send back to the waterways committee for further review.
Pass the waterways regulations back to the waterways committee
Pass the waterways regulations back to the waterways committee
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to pass the waterways regulations back to the waterways committee. Vice-Chair Cutrer Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENTS REPORTS AND REQUESTS Housing Bank Review Committee-Update, Rachel Orr Rachel Orr stated the housing bank review committee has recommended three amendments to the Towns. Ms. Orr stated the senator has su.” (Motion: Cahill)
Approve sending the warrant article and "Act" to the State with only the three proposed amendments from the November 9, 2022 letter as follows: 1. Amend composition of the Town Advisory Boards (“TABs”) (lines 62-66) as follows: “Town advisory board”, a town board created in each member town to assis
Approve sending the warrant article and "Act" to the State with only the three proposed amendments from the November 9, 2022 letter as follows: 1. Amend composition of the Town Advisory Boards (“TABs”) (lines 62-66) as follows: “Town advisory board”, a town board created in each member town to assist the commission in administering this act, each to consist of 1 representative duly appointed, either from its membership or otherwise, by each of the following town boards: select board, conservation commission, planning board, zoning board, board of assessors, housing committee, board of health and, if one exists, wastewater committee. and 2 appointed by the housing committee. 2. Editorially change Chapter 183 to Chapter 183A (line 56) and editorially change 2022 to 2024 (line 108) as follows: The interest of a buyer or seller under a contract for purchase and sale of real property, the transferable development rights created under chapter 183A of the General Laws; the dominant estate in any easement or right of way, the right to enforce any restriction, an estate at will or at sufferance, or an estate for years or leasehold interest. The election of the at large member of the commission shall be conducted at the biennial state election in 2022 2024 and succeeding elections of the at-large member shall take place at the biennial state election. 3. Amend Section 13 related to gifts (line 337) as follows: Grants or gifts of money or other assets to the housing bank shall be expended only for the purposes of the grant or gift and subject to any restrictions or limitations imposed thereon by the grantor or donor thereof, and to all the restrictions, limitations, and guidelines laid out elsewhere in the Act
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve sending the warrant article and "Act" to the State with only the three proposed amendments from the November 9, 2022 letter as follows: 1. Amend composition of the Town Advisory Boards (“TABs”) (lines 62-66) as follows: “Town advisory board”, a town board created in each member town to assist the commission in administering this act, each to consist of 1 representative duly appointed, either from its membership or otherwise, by each of the following town boards: select board, conservation commission, planning board, zoning board, board of assessors, housi.” (Motion: Cahill)
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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