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June 28, 2023
23 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Cahill, Roy Cutrer, Christina Colarusso
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approve the minutes from February 8,2023, February 22, 2023, April 12, 2023, and April 19, 2023
Approve the minutes from February 8,2023, February 22, 2023, April 12, 2023, and April 19, 2023
Yes: Cahill, Cutrer
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Cahill made a motion to approve the minutes from February 8,2023, February 22, 2023, April 12, 2023, and April 19, 2023 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstained. Colarusso abstained. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Approve the minutes from May 24, 2023
Approve the minutes from May 24, 2023
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Cahill made a motion to approve the minutes from May 24, 2023 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. APPOINTMENTS Human Resources Director- Pamela Bennett .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Human Resources Director- Pamela Bennett
Appoint Pamela Bennett as a Human Resources Director
Appoint Pamela Bennett as a Human Resources Director
From the minutes
“Member Colarusso made a motion to appoint Pamela Bennett as a Human Resources Director Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PUBLIC HEARING 4:15PM- Public Hearing to consider an application for an amendment to an approved Aquaculture License for Husselton Head Oysters, Jeffrey Canha Member Cahill read the hearing notice. Jeffrey Canha made a full disclo.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Mr. Cutrer asked Ms. Ewart and Mr. Canha work together on this matter.
Continue the hearing to July 12, 2023 at 4:15PM
Continue the hearing to July 12, 2023 at 4:15PM
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to continue the hearing to July 12, 2023 at 4:15PM Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Page 2 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: F84314C6-77E3-4B45-8C83-848129399164 4:30PM-Public Hearing to review and consider proposed amendment to Tisbury Local Drop Off fee schedule and material drop-off Cahill read the public hearing.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Kirk stated that is handled by Brunos.
Except the fee increases presented and further to approve the elimination of materials as presented
Except the fee increases presented and further to approve the elimination of materials as presented
From the minutes
“Cahill moved to except the fee increases presented and further to approve the elimination of materials as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. 4:45PM-Public Hearing to review and consider an application for a new Moped License for Island Adventure Rentals Inc.,19 Beach Road Cahil read the public hearing notice at 5:59PM. Erin Leone presented 22 letters of support entered .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Ms. Leone stated will obtain the required insurance if approved.
Based on the concerns of the property, the location of the property and public safety to deny the application
Based on the concerns of the property, the location of the property and public safety to deny the application
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion based on the concerns of the property, the location of the property and public safety to deny the application Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Ms. Leone's Father stated the license was lost because Ms. Leone went into the hospital and had extenuating circumstances and pleaded the license should have been simply renewed. 5:00PM- Public Hearing to review and consider an app.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Cahill read the public hearing notice at 6:20PM.
Approve the new Common Victualler license for 65 Main Street, La Strada
Approve the new Common Victualler license for 65 Main Street, La Strada
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve the new Common Victualler license for 65 Main Street, La Strada Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Page 3 of 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: F84314C6-77E3-4B45-8C83-848129399164 5:15PM-Public Hearing to review and consider an application for a Class II License, Clarence Barnes III, 300 State Road Cahill read the public hearing notice.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Approve a temporary license for 180 days with the condition that the vehicle count is brought down to 31 and the fire lane is established as Ms. Colarusso stated with the discretion of Fire Chief. If extension is needed Mr. Barnes will come back to the board
Approve a temporary license for 180 days with the condition that the vehicle count is brought down to 31 and the fire lane is established as Ms. Colarusso stated with the discretion of Fire Chief. If extension is needed Mr. Barnes will come back to the board
Yes: Cahill, Cutrer
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve a temporary license for 180 days with the condition that the vehicle count is brought down to 31 and the fire lane is established as Ms. Colarusso stated with the discretion of Fire Chief. If extension is needed Mr. Barnes will come back to the board Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 1 abstained. Member Colarusso abstained. APPOINTMENTS One-year terms Assistant Harbormaster: Kim Elias Deputy Fire Chief: Patrick Rolston Emergency Management Director: Patrick Rolston Assistant Emergency Management Director: Samantha Gitchier.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Traffic Officer: Joseph Maccaferri, Mateus Prata, Christian Turner
Appoint One-Year Terms as read
Appoint One-Year Terms as read
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Cahill made the motion to appoint One-Year Terms as read Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Committee and Board One-year Appointments Dukes county Pooled OPED trust: Jon Snyder Sewer Advisory: John Best, Dan Seidman, Jeff Pratt, Connie Alexander, Chris Scott, Tomar Waldman Tashmoo Spring Building Management: Patricia Car.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Zoning Board of Appeals Associate Members: Frank Piccione, Brandon Smith, Rick Homans
Appoint Committees and Boards One-Year Appointments as read
Appoint Committees and Boards One-Year Appointments as read
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Cahill made the motion to appoint Committees and Boards One-Year Appointments as read Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. 3-year appointments: Town Accountant: Suzanne Kennedy Director of Municipal Finance: Jon Snyder Treasurer Tax Collector: Jon Snyder Regional Emergency Communication Center Finance Advisory board: Jon Snyder Regional Emergency Comm.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Regional Emergency Communication Center Public Safety Advisory board: Chris Habekost, Greg Leland
Appoint Three-Year Appointments as read
Appoint Three-Year Appointments as read
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Cahill made the motion to appoint Three-Year Appointments as read Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. DISCUSSION AND VOTES Moorings, Rental, Application for Permit Approval Grande explained that this item is only an announcement regarding the Tashmoo guest moorings. The Harbormaster is moving forward with securing permits. A deepe.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Authorize the veterans park utilities installation to move forward as described
Authorize the veterans park utilities installation to move forward as described
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to authorize the veterans park utilities installation to move forward as described Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Veterans Park Turf Management Mr. Grande stated there is a proposal that was provided to the DPW. It was reviewed by the Open Space Committee, and it will not interfere with their plans for the park. Lake Street Park Pickleball Cou.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
This is an adoption of the Entertainment License fee and application in the amount of $100.
Adopt the entertainment licenses as follows, public shows and amusement under Massachusetts general law chapter 140 section 181 in the amount of a $100 dollars annual fee, entertainment on premises of innholders, common victualler and persons licensed for service of alcohol under Massachusetts gener
Adopt the entertainment licenses as follows, public shows and amusement under Massachusetts general law chapter 140 section 181 in the amount of a $100 dollars annual fee, entertainment on premises of innholders, common victualler and persons licensed for service of alcohol under Massachusetts general laws chapter 140, section 183A in the amount of $100 also annual fee
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to adopt the entertainment licenses as follows, public shows and amusement under Massachusetts general law chapter 140 section 181 in the amount of a $100 dollars annual fee, entertainment on premises of innholders, common victualler and persons licensed for service of alcohol under Massachusetts general laws chapter 140, section 183A in the amount of $100 also annual fee Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Housing Legislation-Letter of .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Support the housing legislation
Support the housing legislation
From the minutes
“Support Cahill made a motion to support the housing legislation Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Licenses and Permits Common Victualler License Renewals Mocha LLC dba Mocha Motts, 15 Main Street Black Dog Tavern Company LLC/ Black Dog Water Street Bakery, 11A Water Street 386 State Road LLC dba The C.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
386 State Road LLC dba The Cove Golf & Grill, 386 State Road
Approve the Common Victualler Licenses as presented
Approve the Common Victualler Licenses as presented
From the minutes
“Ave Cahill made a motion to approve the Common Victualler Licenses as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Auto Rental License Renewal Vineyard Enterprises Inc, 27 Lake .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Auto Rental License Renewal
Approve the Auto Rental License as presented
Approve the Auto Rental License as presented
From the minutes
“Ave Cahill made a motion to approve the Auto Rental License as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Lodging House License Renewal Tisbury Inn Realty Trust dba Mansion House, 9 Main .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Lodging House License Renewal
Approve the Lodging House License as presented
Approve the Lodging House License as presented
From the minutes
“Street Cahill made a motion to approve the Lodging House License as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Taxi License Renewal Able Taxi, 49 Main Street, Tisbury Martha's Vineyard Taxi, 14 Cedar Ave, Oak Bluffs Stagecoach Taxi, 1 Water Street, Tisbury Atlantic Cab, 61 Lagoon Pond Road, .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Stagecoach Taxi, 1 Water Street, Tisbury
Approve the Taxi License Renewals as presented
Approve the Taxi License Renewals as presented
From the minutes
“Tisbury Cahill made a motion to approve the Taxi License Renewals as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Special Event Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road-7.1.23 Fundraising Gala Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road-7.11.23 Museum Extended Hours Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road-7.18.23 Museum Extende.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road-7.25.23 Museum Extended Hours
Approve the One-Day Alcohol Licenses as presented
Approve the One-Day Alcohol Licenses as presented
From the minutes
“Hours Cahill made a motion to approve the One-Day Alcohol Licenses as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Busker License Michael .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Busker License
Approve the Busker License as presented
Approve the Busker License as presented
From the minutes
“Grasing Cahill made a motion to approve the Busker License as presented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Five Corners Mr. Grande stated that the meeting with Mass DOT was very productive. Our understanding is that 20 Beach Street will be getting a soil condition evaluation which may require some remediation. The Beach Street outfall p.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30 A, Sec. 21(a) §(7) To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements (Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g))2.To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonun
Go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30 A, Sec. 21(a) §(7) To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements (Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g))2.To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, Fire Chief. Police, Educational Incentive. To reconvene into open session
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30 A, Sec. 21(a) §(7) To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements (Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g))2.To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, Fire Chief. Police, Educational Incentive. To reconvene into open session Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. The board reconvened in Open session at 7:28PM. DISCUSSION AND VOTES Fire Chief Employment .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
DISCUSSION AND VOTES
Appoint Greg Leland, Fire Chief to the position
Appoint Greg Leland, Fire Chief to the position
From the minutes
“Agreement Colarusso made a motion to appoint Greg Leland, Fire Chief to the position Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. MEETING ADJOURNMENT .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
MEETING ADJOURNMENT
MEETING ADJOURNMENT — adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Colarusso 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 7:32PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe, May 22, 2024 Meeting Minutes Approved _______________________ ______________ _______________ _______________ Roy Cutrer John Cahi.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: 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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