MassVoter.com← Tisbury Select BoardTisbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
May 8, 2023
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Cahill, Roy Cutrer, Abbe Burt
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Go into executive session and reconvene into open session
Go into executive session and reconvene into open session
From the minutes
“Burt made a motion to go into executive session and reconvene into open session Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. ANNOUNCEMENTS Executive Session Meeting Minutes Burt announced the approved minutes as follow: Approved Minutes: December21, 2022 Approved and Released Minutes: February 16, 2016, July 11, 2017, August 1, 2017, August 22, 2017, N.” (Motion: Burt, second: Cahill)
Burt would like the commitment to be readdressed and maybe used somewhere else.
Approve the change of ownership to Vineyard Wind 1 LLC
Approve the change of ownership to Vineyard Wind 1 LLC
From the minutes
“Burt made a motion to approve the change of ownership to Vineyard Wind 1 LLC Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. 4:30PM- Public Hearing to review and consider a new license for the Storage of Flammables by Bryan Keats, 222 Shubael Weeks Path Greg Leland, Fire Chief explained that this property is large. It has multiple homes and no ability fo.” (Motion: Burt, second: Cahill)
Approve the storage of flammable license for 222 Shubael Weeks Path
Approve the storage of flammable license for 222 Shubael Weeks Path
From the minutes
“Burt made a motion to approve the storage of flammable license for 222 Shubael Weeks Path Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. The license was approved at 3360 gallons. Cutrer asked if it is safe to have underground tanks? Mr. Leland responded that as long as the tanks are treated properly underground storage is as safe if not safer than above ground. Cutr.” (Motion: Burt, second: Cahill)
Page 2 of 4
Continue the public hearing to May 24 at 4:15PM
Continue the public hearing to May 24 at 4:15PM
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to continue the public hearing to May 24 at 4:15PM Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. APPOINTMENT Assistant Election Warden- Jaqueline A. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Burt)
APPOINTMENT
Appoint Jacqueline Hokanson as assistant election warden until June 30, 2023
Appoint Jacqueline Hokanson as assistant election warden until June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Hokanson Burt made a motion to appoint Jacqueline Hokanson as assistant election warden until June 30, 2023 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. DISCUSSION SESSION AND POSSIBLE VOTES Department of Energy's Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project Grant Water Department Resilience Kate Warner stated the program is only for islands and remote areas. The idea is wate.” (Motion: Burt, second: Cahill)
Approve the submittal of a letter of support
Approve the submittal of a letter of support
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve the submittal of a letter of support Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Acceptance of Donation- Safe Harbor .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Burt)
Approve the donation from Safe Harbor Marina in the amount of $5,000
Approve the donation from Safe Harbor Marina in the amount of $5,000
From the minutes
“Marina Burt made the motion to approve the donation from Safe Harbor Marina in the amount of $5,000 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Cape Light Compact Presentation - Energy Efficiency Incentives Maggie Downey presented the project. There is a neighborhood in Vineyard Haven identified as an environmental justice community. Anyone in that community is considered .” (Motion: Burt, second: Cahill)
March 29, 2023
Approve the minutes of March 29, 2023
Approve the minutes of March 29, 2023
From the minutes
“Burt made a motion to approve the minutes of March 29, 2023 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Special Events Martha's Vineyard Museum, Exhibit Opening-Extinct Birds, May 12, 2023 Martha's Vineyard Museum, Exhibit Opening-Dorothy West, May 26, 2023 Roy Cutrer read the events. One-Day Alcohol License Martha's Vineyard Museum,.” (Motion: Burt, second: Cahill)
Martha's Vineyard Museum, May 12, 2023
Approve the one-day alcohol for Martha's Vineyard Museum 5.12.2023
Approve the one-day alcohol for Martha's Vineyard Museum 5.12.2023
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve the one-day alcohol for Martha's Vineyard Museum 5.12.2023 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Lodging House License Crocker House Inn, 12 Crocker .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Burt)
Lodging House License
Approve the Lodging House License for Crocker House Inn, 12 Crocker Avenue
Approve the Lodging House License for Crocker House Inn, 12 Crocker Avenue
From the minutes
“Avenue Cahill made a motion to approve the Lodging House License for Crocker House Inn, 12 Crocker Avenue Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Page 3 of 4 PROSPECTIVE MEETINGS SCHEDULE AND AGENDA ITEMS Election is tomorrow May 9", 2023 MEETING ADJOURNMENT .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Burt)
MEETING ADJOURNMENT
MEETING ADJOURNMENT — adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to adjourn the meeting Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. The meeting was adjourned at 6:05PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe Meeting Minutes Approved October i, 2028 t\ lohn Cahill Abbe Burt Chair Vice Chair Clerk Page 4 of 4 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Burt)
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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