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Tisbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

March 8, 2023

13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: John Cahill, Roy Cutrer, Abbe Burt

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Cahill believes the national trend is to include voting by mail and broaden it.

Opt out of vote by mail for the annual town election May 9, 2023

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Opt out of vote by mail for the annual town election May 9, 2023

From the minutes

“Cahill made a motion to opt out of vote by mail for the annual town election May 9, 2023 The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Special Town Meeting Warrant Article - Add Parcels To Sewer District Jared Meader, Wastewater superintendent stated that a lot of flow was freed up and he is trying to look at the system in its whole rather than districts. The department is applyi.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Burt)

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Member Burt read the addresses as presented in the Article.

Add the warrant article to the Special Town Meeting Warrant as read

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Add the warrant article to the Special Town Meeting Warrant as read

From the minutes

“Burt made a motion to add the warrant article to the Special Town Meeting Warrant as read Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Melinda Loberg asked if parcels are being removed from the district and are there any vacant parcels in the additions? Jared Meader responded no only additions to the system no subtractions. Yes, there are vacant parcels. Relocatio.” (Motion: Burt, second: Cahill)

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Chair Cutrer believes this will bring more business to the Town.

Approve the relocation of First Friday

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ApproveFailed · 1–2

Approve the relocation of First Friday

Yes: CutrerNo: Burt, Cahill

From the minutes

“Cahill made the motion to approve the relocation of First Friday Roll Call Vote. Cahill Ney, Burt Ney, Cutrer Aye. The vote was 1 in favor, 2 opposed, and 0 abstained. ADMINISTRATIVE SESSION AND POSSIBLE VOTES Gift Acceptance, Douglas Bardwell, Bottom Survey Lake Tashmoo Dinghy .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)

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ADMINISTRATIVE SESSION AND POSSIBLE VOTES

ADMINISTRATIVE SESSION AND POSSIBLE VOTES — accept the gift

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Accept the gift

From the minutes

“Project Burt made a motion to accept the gift Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Award Tisbury School Bond, Twenty-six Million Dollars Jon Snyder, Finance Directo stated that Tisbury has offered $26 million to supplement the school project. These series of votes will be to approve the lowest interest bidder. .” (Motion: Burt, second: Cahill)

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Page 2 of 5

Approve and confirm the sale of the $25,235,000 General Obligation School Bonds (Unlimited Tax) of the Town dated March 15, 2023 (the “Bonds”), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a Division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $25,717,252.82 and accrued interest, if any. The Bonds shall be p

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve and confirm the sale of the $25,235,000 General Obligation School Bonds (Unlimited Tax) of the Town dated March 15, 2023 (the “Bonds”), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a Division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $25,717,252.82 and accrued interest, if any. The Bonds shall be payable on March 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2024 $390,000 5.000% 2037 $ 765,000 4.000% 2025 410,000 6.000 2038 795,000 4.000 2026 435,000 6.000 2040 1,685,000 4.000 2027 460,000 6.000 2041 895,000 4.000 2028 490,000 6.000 2042 930,000 4.000 2029 515,000 5.000 2043 965,000 4.000 2030 545,000 5.000 2044 1,005,000 4.000 2031 570,000 5.000 2045 1,045,000 4.000 2032 600,000 5.000 2046 1,085,000 4.000 2033 630,000 5.000 2049 3,530,000 4.000 2034 660,000 5.000 2051 2,595,000 4,125 2035 695,000 5.000 2053 2,815,000 4.250 2036 725,000 5.000

From the minutes

“Burt made the motion to approve and confirm the sale of the $25,235,000 General Obligation School Bonds (Unlimited Tax) of the Town dated March 15, 2023 (the “Bonds”), to Fidelity Capital Markets, a Division of National Financial Services LLC at the price of $25,717,252.82 and accrued interest, if any. The Bonds shall be payable on March 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Interest Interest Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate 2024 $390,000 5.000% 2037 $ 765,000 4.000% 2025 410,000 6.000 2038 795,000 4.000 2026 435,000 6.000 2040 1,6.” (Motion: Burt)

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2036 725,000 5.000

The Bonds maturing on March 15, 2040, March 15, 2049, March 15, 2051, and March 15, 2053 (each a “Term Bond”) shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: *Final Maturity Term Bond due March 15, 2040 Date Principal Amount March 15, 2039 $825,000 March 15, 2040* 860,000 Term Bond du

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

The Bonds maturing on March 15, 2040, March 15, 2049, March 15, 2051, and March 15, 2053 (each a “Term Bond”) shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: *Final Maturity Term Bond due March 15, 2040 Date Principal Amount March 15, 2039 $825,000 March 15, 2040* 860,000 Term Bond due March 15, 2049 Date Principal Amount March 15, 2047 $1,130,000 March 15, 2048 1,175,000 March 15, 2049* 1,225,000 Term Bond due March 15, 2051 Date Principal Amount March 15, 2050 $1,270,000 March 15, 2051* 1,325,000 Term Bond due March 15, 2053 Date Principal Amount March 15, 2052 $1,380,000 March 15, 2053* 1,435,000

From the minutes

“Burt made the motion that the Bonds maturing on March 15, 2040, March 15, 2049, March 15, 2051, and March 15, 2053 (each a “Term Bond”) shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: *Final Maturity Term Bond due March 15, 2040 Date Principal Amount March 15, 2039 $825,000 March 15, 2040* 860,000 Term Bond due March 15, 2049 Date Principal Amount March 15, 2047 $1,130,000 March 15, 2048 1,175,000 March 15, 2049* 1,225,000 Term Bond due March 15, 2051 Date Principal Amount March 15, 2050 $1,270,000 March 15, 2051* 1,325,000 Term Bond due March 15, 2053 Date Principal Amount Marc.” (Motion: Burt)

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In connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated February 22, 2023, and a final Official Statement dated March 1, 2023 (the “Official Statement”), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Tre

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

In connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated February 22, 2023, and a final Official Statement dated March 1, 2023 (the “Official Statement”), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted

From the minutes

“Burt made a motion that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated February 22, 2023, and a final Official Statement dated March 1, 2023 (the “Official Statement”), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. .” (Motion: Burt, second: Cahill)

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The Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

The Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement

From the minutes

“Burt made a motion that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. .” (Motion: Burt, second: Cahill)

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The Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

The Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time

From the minutes

“Burt made a motion that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. .” (Motion: Burt, second: Cahill)

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We authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in or

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Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

We authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws

From the minutes

“Burt made a motion that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. .” (Motion: Burt, second: Cahill)

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Any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the “Documents”), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Docum

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the “Documents”), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a “.pdf” file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures

From the minutes

“Burt made a motion that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the “Documents”), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a “.pdf” file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purp.” (Motion: Burt)

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Each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effe

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes

From the minutes

“Burt made a motion that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Signed Treasury Warrants Payroll Warrant 2.9,2023 $371,043.95 Bills Payable Warrant 2.7.2023 $246,414.26 Grande read the signed warrants. .” (Motion: Burt, second: Cahill)

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MEETING ADJOURNMENT

MEETING ADJOURNMENT — adjourn the meeting

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ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“Member Burt made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice-Chair Cahill second the motion. Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. The Meeting was adjourned at 5:33PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe, Meeting Minutes Approved fluguet 9 2023 /f} jee Abbe Burt fr > j “ty OY Vice Chair Clerk Roy Cutrer Chair Page 5 of 5 .” (Motion: Burt)

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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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