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Tisbury Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

May 24, 2023

19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: John Cahill, Roy Cutrer, Christina Colarusso

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve participation in the initiative, in connection with the Resiliency and Affordability Program Implementation Agreement between Vineyard Wind and Vineyard Power, to deliver electricity bill savings in the form of a discounted power supply rate to all low-income customers taking service from th

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve participation in the initiative, in connection with the Resiliency and Affordability Program Implementation Agreement between Vineyard Wind and Vineyard Power, to deliver electricity bill savings in the form of a discounted power supply rate to all low-income customers taking service from the town's municipal aggregation power supply program on the R-2 and R-4 rates, for so long as the initiative is offered by Vineyard Power and to take any action relative thereto

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Cahill made a motion to approve participation in the initiative, in connection with the Resiliency and Affordability Program Implementation Agreement between Vineyard Wind and Vineyard Power, to deliver electricity bill savings in the form of a discounted power supply rate to all low-income customers taking service from the town's municipal aggregation power supply program on the R-2 and R-4 rates, for so long as the initiative is offered by Vineyard Power and to take any action relative thereto Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Lake Tashmoo Overni.” (Motion: Cahill)

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Matt Hobart agrees and stated it will be hard to enforce boat anchoring based on size.

Approve the Waterways recommendation of placing up to six moorings in Drews Cove for overnight use only and up to six moorings in Northern Pines area for Page 1 of 5 day use only by reservation

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the Waterways recommendation of placing up to six moorings in Drews Cove for overnight use only and up to six moorings in Northern Pines area for Page 1 of 5 day use only by reservation

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Cahill made a motion to approve the Waterways recommendation of placing up to six moorings in Drews Cove for overnight use only and up to six moorings in Northern Pines area for Page 1 of 5 day use only by reservation Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)

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Page 1 of 5

Exempt all approved mooring inspectors barges, based on the determination of the Harbormaster that can use an alternative method of securing, from the anchorage moratorium

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Exempt all approved mooring inspectors barges, based on the determination of the Harbormaster that can use an alternative method of securing, from the anchorage moratorium

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Cahill made a motion to exempt all approved mooring inspectors barges, based on the determination of the Harbormaster that can use an alternative method of securing, from the anchorage moratorium Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Police Marine Unit Chef Habekost explained that the Police are proposing a pilot program using the Massachusetts Environmental Police boat. Member Cahill asked how many times there have been incidents that involved the police on t.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)

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Support the police marine unit subject to discussion

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ApproveFailed · 1–1

Support the police marine unit subject to discussion

Yes: ColarussoNo: Cahill

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Cahill made a motion to support the police marine unit subject to discussion Roll Call Vote. Cahill Ney. Colarusso Yea. Cutrer Abstained. The vote was 1 in favor, 1 opposed, and 1 abstained. Cost of Living Adjustment- Local Retirement Option Kelly McKacken stated that the State has provided some relief to allow larger Cost of Living Adjustment. This will give $35 extra doll.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)

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Approve the local retirement option COLA adjustment as presented

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the local retirement option COLA adjustment as presented

From the minutes

“Member Colarusso made a motion to approve the local retirement option COLA adjustment as presented. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. First Friday Rental of the Katharine Cornell Theater Andy Herr, First Friday representative explained that the events have no rain date. A lot of our expenses are hiring the musicians and they are non-refundable. It seems like a g.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)

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Provide First Friday the rental of Katharine Cornell Theater

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Provide First Friday the rental of Katharine Cornell Theater

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Cahill made a motion to provide First Friday the rental of Katharine Cornell Theater Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)

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Wave the rental fee for the First Friday Events

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Wave the rental fee for the First Friday Events

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Cahill made a motion to wave the rental fee for the First Friday Events Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PUBLIC HEARING 4:15PM- Public Hearing to review and consider an All-Alcohol License request by La Strada LLC, 65 Main Street Chair Cutrer read the public hearing notice and opened the hearing at 4:23PM. Dusan Veselinovich explaine.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)

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Mac Shilcher spoke in support of the new restaurant.

Approve the application with the condition of approval that the alcohol license will not be issued and therefore not used until the applicant has obtained a common victualler license for the proposed restaurant

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the application with the condition of approval that the alcohol license will not be issued and therefore not used until the applicant has obtained a common victualler license for the proposed restaurant

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Cahill made a motion to approve the application with the condition of approval that the alcohol license will not be issued and therefore not used until the applicant has obtained a common victualler license for the proposed restaurant Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. 4:20 PM Continued Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Tisbury Waterways Regulations Chair Cutrer continued the hearing at 4:37PM. John Crocker stated there was a vote by the Waterways Committee to recommend appr.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)

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Matt Hobart suggested replacing “intended power' with “its own power”.

Approve Chapter one of the Waterways Regulations as amended subject to final corrections to form and grammar

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve Chapter one of the Waterways Regulations as amended subject to final corrections to form and grammar

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Cahill made a motion to approve Chapter one of the Waterways Regulations as amended subject to final corrections to form and grammar Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Amendment: Inoperable Vessel: Vessel which is incapable of being operated under its own mode of power, and which has been in such condition for more than 30 days. Lynne Fraker would like the board to consider instructing the commit.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)

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Close the public hearing

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ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Close the public hearing

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Cahill made a motion to close the public hearing Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. ADMINISTRATIVE SESSION Aquaculture License Renewal Noah Mayrand Mr. Mayrand requested if the renewed license can be for 5 years. Both Danielle Ewart and John Crocker has nodded their heads in agreement of the renewal. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)

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Both Danielle Ewart and John Crocker has nodded their heads in agreement of the renewal.

Approve the aquaculture license renewal for Noah Mayrand for 5 years

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the aquaculture license renewal for Noah Mayrand for 5 years

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Cahill made a motion to approve the aquaculture license renewal for Noah Mayrand for 5 years Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Seasonal Common Victualler License Renewals John's Fish Market, 5 Martin Road Fish Tales MV, 80 Main Street S&S Kitchenette, 48 Main Street Vineyard Haven Yacht Club, 45 Owen Little Way .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)

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Vineyard Haven Yacht Club, 45 Owen Little Way

Approve the Seasonal Common Victualler Licenses as stated

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the Seasonal Common Victualler Licenses as stated

From the minutes

“Member Colarusso made a motion to approve the Seasonal Common Victualler Licenses as stated. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Year-round Common Victualler License Renewals Mikado Asian Bistro, 76 Main Street Little House Café, 339 State Road Waterside/ La Soffitta, 82 Main Street Wolf Gang Inc, 45 Beach Road Island Fresh Pizza and Subs, 395 State Road Cop.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)

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Garde East, 52 Beach Road

Approve the Year-Round Common Victualler Licenses as stated

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the Year-Round Common Victualler Licenses as stated

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Cahill made a motion to approve the Year-Round Common Victualler Licenses as stated Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Seasonal Lodging House License Renewals Charles and Charles, 85 Summer Street The Look Inn, 25 Look Street .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)

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The Look Inn, 25 Look Street

Approve the Seasonal Lodging House Licenses as stated

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the Seasonal Lodging House Licenses as stated

From the minutes

“Member Colarusso made a motion to approve the Seasonal Lodging House Licenses as stated. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Special Event Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road-6.2.23 Martha's Vineyard Flavors One-Day Alcohol License Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road-6.2.23 Martha's Vineyard Flavors .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)

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Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road-6.2.23 Martha's Vineyard Flavors

Approve the One-Day Alcohol License as stated

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ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the One-Day Alcohol License as stated

From the minutes

“Member Colarusso made a motion to approve the One-Day Alcohol License as stated. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENTS FY24 One-year terms Animal Control Officer: Heather Maciel Assistant Treasurer/Collector: Kim Serpa Dukes County Parking Clerk: Beth Kaeka Dukes county Advisory Board: John Cahill Page 4 of 5 Municipal ce.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)

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Veterans Grave officer: Bruce Montrose

Appoint the One-Year Terms as stated

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint the One-Year Terms as stated

From the minutes

“Vice-Chair Cahill made a motion to appoint the One-Year Terms as stated Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Committee and Board One-year terms Beautification Committee: Jynell Kristal, Dawn Braasch, Caroline Gagliardi Board of Registrar: Catherine Mayhew Cape Light Compact: Russel Hartenstein Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative: Bil.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)

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Vineyard Healthcare Access Program: Alan Hirshberg

Appoint One-Year Term Boards and Committee Members as stated

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint One-Year Term Boards and Committee Members as stated

From the minutes

“Member Colarusso made a motion to appoint One-Year Term Boards and Committee Members as stated. Vice- Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. 3-year appointments: Department of Public works Director: Kirk Metell MV Shellfish Group: Sally Rizzo Zoning Board of Appeals: Michael Ciancio .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)

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Zoning Board of Appeals: Michael Ciancio

Appoint the Three-Year Terms as stated

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint the Three-Year Terms as stated

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“Vice-Chair Cahill made a motion to appoint the Three-Year Terms as stated Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. MEETING ADJOURNMENT .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)

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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 Colarusso 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 6:25PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe, Meeting Minutes Approved Ame 2, ADAD Christina Colarusso Clerk Page 5 of 5 .” (Motion: Colarusso)

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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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