MassVoter.com← Tisbury Select BoardTisbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
December 21, 2022
14 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
November 9, 2022 December 2, 2022
Approve the minutes of November 2, 2022 with redactions and all other minutes as presented
Approve the minutes of November 2, 2022 with redactions and all other minutes as presented
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the minutes of November 2, 2022 with redactions and all other minutes as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PUBLIC HEARING: 4:00 PM Public Hearing to amend the All-Alcohol Regulations by deleting the requirement that alcoholic beverages be consumed with meals only John Grande presented the two sections to be amended as follows: STATE.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Jeff Kristal stated that eliminating the food requirement helps the pro-business environment in the town.
Adopt the changes as recommended by Mr. Grande and Town Attorney David Doneski
Adopt the changes as recommended by Mr. Grande and Town Attorney David Doneski
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to adopt the changes as recommended by Mr. Grande and Town Attorney David Doneski Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Rich Saltzberg asked if after the vote was taken would current license be empowered to enjoy the benefits of serving alcohol with no food? David Doneski responded that those who want to benefit from the amendment would need to co.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Take no action to execute a commercial shift
Take no action to execute a commercial shift
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to take no action to execute a commercial shift The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Josh Goldstein expressed that he is not in support of raising the residential exemption and burdening the non-resident tax payers more. Chair Cutrer expressed his personal believe that the residential exemption should be raised. He would like to.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Louise Clough supports the exemption being raised to 22%.
Close the public portion of the public hearing
Close the public portion of the public hearing
From the minutes
“Member Chill made a motion to close the public portion of the public hearing The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Page 2 of 4 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Page 2 of 4
Page 2 of 4 — raise the exemption to 22%
Raise the exemption to 22%
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to raise the exemption to 22% Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Mr. Snyder informed the board that the Town has an excess levy capacity of $1.78 million. LICENSE RENEWALS Common Victualler License Renewal-Copper Wok, 9 Main Str Common Victualler License Renewal-K.R.S Inc d/b/a Woodland Vine.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Common Victualler License Renewal- Black Dog Bakery Café, 509 State Rd
Approve the common victuallers license renewals as presented
Approve the common victuallers license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the common victuallers license renewals as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Lodging House License Renewal- Larry Gomez, Greenwood Bed and Breakfast, 40 Greenwood Ave Lodging House License Renewal- Simon Hunton, Nobnocket Boutique Inn, 60 MT Aldworth Rd .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Lodging House License Renewal- Simon Hunton, Nobnocket Boutique Inn, 60 MT Aldworth Rd
Approve the lodging house license renewals as presented
Approve the lodging house license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the lodging house license renewals as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. All-Alcohol License Renewal-Golden Bull Brazilian Steak House All-Alcohol License Renewal-Copper Anchor All-Alcohol License Renewal-Black Dog Tavern All-Alcohol License Renewal-Waterside Market Lasoffita At All-Alcohol License.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
All-Alcohol License Renewal-Salvatore's Restaurant
Approve the all alcohol renewals as presented
Approve the all alcohol renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the all alcohol renewals as presented The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Wine and Malt License Renewal-Little House Café Wine and Malt License Renewal-Black Dog Bakery Café .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Wine and Malt License Renewal-Black Dog Bakery Café
Approve the wine and malt renewal as presented
Approve the wine and malt renewal as presented
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the wine and malt renewal as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Auto Rental License Renewal-Vineyard Enterprises Inc d/b/a Budget Car Rental, 27 Lake Ave .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Auto Rental License Renewal-Vineyard Enterprises Inc d/b/a Budget Car Rental, 27 Lake Ave
Approve the auto rental license renewals as presented
Approve the auto rental license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the auto rental license renewals as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Class Il License Renewal-McCurdy Motorcars, 15 Lyle Ln Class II License Renewal-McCurdy Motorcars, 199 Beach Rd Class Il License Renewal- Autoeuropa of Martha's Vineyard, 356 State Rd .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Class Il License Renewal- Autoeuropa of Martha's Vineyard, 356 State Rd
Approve the class II license renewals as presented
Approve the class II license renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the class II license renewals as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Emergency Medical Services Agreement Fire Chief .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Emergency Medical Services Agreement Fire Chief
Approve the agreement with Fire Chief dated December 21, 2022
Approve the agreement with Fire Chief dated December 21, 2022
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the agreement with Fire Chief dated December 21, 2022 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Martha's Vineyard Regional High School- Regional Agreement (MVRHS) Mr. Grande explained that we received a warrant article for the feasibility study and the formula was established prior. The Town pays 22.89%. Page 3 of 4 Cable A.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Approve the second agreement as drafted by special council Jonathan Silverstein
Approve the second agreement as drafted by special council Jonathan Silverstein
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the second agreement as drafted by special council Jonathan Silverstein. Chair Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. BILLS PAYABLE & PAYROLL Bills Payable & Payroll noted in the packet. APPROVAL OF CEMETERY PLOT(S) Plot 21C Coconut Ave Plot 19 &21 Poplar Ave .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Plot 19 &21 Poplar Ave
Approve the listed cemetery plots
Approve the listed cemetery plots
From the minutes
“Member Cahill made a motion to approve the listed cemetery plots Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PROSPECTIVE MEETINGS SCHEDULE AND AGENDA ITEMS Joint Meeting with Fincom December 21, 2022 at 6:30PM January 11, 2023 Regular meeting MEETING ADJOURNMENT Member Cahill motion to adjourn the meeting. Chair Cutrer seconded the mot.” (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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