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July 12, 2023
17 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
The application for this location be denied based on the negative findings and reports submitted by the Shellfish Constable as well as the Harbormaster as well as public testimony seen today both verbal and written and that the application is insufficient in addressing and resolving these issues of
The application for this location be denied based on the negative findings and reports submitted by the Shellfish Constable as well as the Harbormaster as well as public testimony seen today both verbal and written and that the application is insufficient in addressing and resolving these issues of the area. These are areas where there are long standing multiple uses. Mr. Doneski stated that motions can be in the affirmative or the negative
Yes: CahillNo: Colarusso, Cutrer
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion that the application for this location be denied based on the negative findings and reports submitted by the Shellfish Constable as well as the Harbormaster as well as public testimony seen today both verbal and written and that the application is insufficient in addressing and resolving these issues of the area. These are areas where there are long standing multiple uses. Mr. Doneski stated that motions can be in the affirmative or the negative Roll Call Vote. The vote was 1 in favor, 2 opposed, and 0 abstained. Cahill Aye. Colarusso Ney. Cutrer Ney. The motion fails. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Ewart stated that will not be the case it will still be one site.
Continue the public hearing to July 26, 2023, at 4:15PM
Continue the public hearing to July 26, 2023, at 4:15PM
From the minutes
“Member Colarusso made a motion to continue the public hearing to July 26, 2023, at 4:15PM Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. APPOINTMENTS Conditional Building and Zoning Commissioner- Gregory .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
APPOINTMENTS
Appoint Greg Monka as Conditional Building and Zoning Commissioner for the period of 18 months
Appoint Greg Monka as Conditional Building and Zoning Commissioner for the period of 18 months
From the minutes
“Monka Cahill made a motion to appoint Greg Monka as Conditional Building and Zoning Commissioner for the period of 18 months Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Interim Local Building Inspector- Tom .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Conditional Building and Zoning Commissioner- Gregory Monka
Appoint Tom Perry as Interim local Building Inspector until September 30, 2023
Appoint Tom Perry as Interim local Building Inspector until September 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Perry Cahill made a motion to appoint Tom Perry as Interim local Building Inspector until September 30, 2023 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Special Part Time Traffic Officers- Shantavia Whylly, TJ Lett, Luke .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Interim Local Building Inspector- Tom Perry
Appoint Shantavia Whylly, TJ Lett, Luke Coelho as Special Part Time Traffic Officers
Appoint Shantavia Whylly, TJ Lett, Luke Coelho as Special Part Time Traffic Officers
From the minutes
“Coelho Cahill made a motion to appoint Shantavia Whylly, TJ Lett, Luke Coelho as Special Part Time Traffic Officers Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Town Hall Consolidation Task Group-John Best, Rick Homans, Amy Houghton, Jynell Kristal, John .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Town Hall Consolidation Task Group-John Best, Rick Homans, Amy Houghton, Jynell Kristal,
Appoint John Best, Rick Homans, Amy Houghton, Jynell Kristal, John Shilling as Town Hall Consolidation Task Group through the end of the calendar year
Appoint John Best, Rick Homans, Amy Houghton, Jynell Kristal, John Shilling as Town Hall Consolidation Task Group through the end of the calendar year
From the minutes
“Shilling Cahill made a motion to appoint John Best, Rick Homans, Amy Houghton, Jynell Kristal, John Shilling as Town Hall Consolidation Task Group through the end of the calendar year Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Climate Committee- Holly Stephenson, Dan .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
John Shilling
Appoint Holly Stephenson and Dan Phelan to the Climate Committee for the remainder of this fiscal year's term
Appoint Holly Stephenson and Dan Phelan to the Climate Committee for the remainder of this fiscal year's term
From the minutes
“Phelan Cahill made a motion to appoint Holly Stephenson and Dan Phelan to the Climate Committee for the remainder of this fiscal year's term Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. DISCUSSION AND VOTES Acceptance of Donation- Friends of MV Concert Series Adam Epstein explained that for most people the festival is a fundraising gala event to support different island organizations supporting the mission of t.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Accept the donation for the Tisbury Fire Department by Patrick McCornack
Accept the donation for the Tisbury Fire Department by Patrick McCornack
From the minutes
“Cornack Colarusso made a motion to accept the donation for the Tisbury Fire Department by Patrick McCornack Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Acceptance of Donation- Animal Control Department by Tammy .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Acceptance of Donation- Tisbury Fire Department by Patrick McCornack
Accept the donation for the Animal Control Department by Tammy Small
Accept the donation for the Animal Control Department by Tammy Small
From the minutes
“Small Colarusso made a motion to accept the donation for the Animal Control Department by Tammy Small Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Tashmoo Dinghy Dock Project John Crocker explained that previously the Board has given permission to the Waterways Committee to investigate the depth at the proposed Tashmoo Dinghy Dock site. The original idea was modified to acc.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Approve the design and permitting project through the harbor master, but the final design comes to the select board when shovel ready
Approve the design and permitting project through the harbor master, but the final design comes to the select board when shovel ready
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the design and permitting project through the harbor master, but the final design comes to the select board when shovel ready Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Cutrer stated that the working group can still advise the Harbor Master. Tisbury Municipal Housing Trust Grant .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Cutrer stated that the working group can still advise the Harbor Master.
Approve and sign the housing grant agreement
Approve and sign the housing grant agreement
From the minutes
“Agreement Cahill made a motion to approve and sign the housing grant agreement Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Licenses and Permits Common Victualler License Renewals Bite on the Go Inc d/b/a Sweet Bites, 32 Beach .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Common Victualler License Renewals
Approve the Common Victualler License for Bite on the Go, 32 Beach Road
Approve the Common Victualler License for Bite on the Go, 32 Beach Road
From the minutes
“Road Colarusso made a motion to approve the Common Victualler License for Bite on the Go, 32 Beach Road Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Food Truck License Renewals Nina's Dine-N-Dash LLC, 61 Beach Road The Food Truck License for Nina's Dine and Dash was tabled. Tisbury Taco Truck LLC d/b/a El Gato Grande, 386 State .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
The Food Truck License for Nina's Dine and Dash was tabled.
Approve the renewal of the Food Truck License for Tisbury Taco Truck, 386 State Road
Approve the renewal of the Food Truck License for Tisbury Taco Truck, 386 State Road
From the minutes
“Road Colarusso made a motion to approve the renewal of the Food Truck License for Tisbury Taco Truck, 386 State Road Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. One-Day Alcohol License Beach Road Weekend, Friends of the MV Concert Series-8.25,8.26,8.27.2023 .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Beach Road Weekend, Friends of the MV Concert Series-8.25,8.26,8.27.2023
Approve the one-day alcohol licenses with the amendment to the capacity listed in the application for this year to 12,000
Approve the one-day alcohol licenses with the amendment to the capacity listed in the application for this year to 12,000
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve the one-day alcohol licenses with the amendment to the capacity listed in the application for this year to 12,000 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Martha's Vineyard Playhouse, 152 Main Street-8.30.23 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Approve the one-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Playhouse for 8.30.23
Approve the one-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Playhouse for 8.30.23
From the minutes
“Fundraiser Cahill made a motion to approve the one-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Playhouse for 8.30.23 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Busker License David .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Busker License
Approve the busker license for David Willis
Approve the busker license for David Willis
From the minutes
“Willis Colarusso made a motion to approve the busker license for David Willis Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Tisbury Warrants Signed by Clerk Payroll Warrants (informational only) 3.30.23 $162,745.42 4.20.23 $376,645.97 5.11.23 $161,144.28 6.1.23 $385,371.51 6.22.23 $190,578.01 4.6.23 $405,959.44 4.27.23 $161,904.1 5.18.23 $383,448.76.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
MEETING ADJOURNMENT
MEETING ADJOURNMENT — adjourn the meeting
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 6:15PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe, roved August 4, WARS Ly ee | hn Cai Christina Colarusso Vice Chair Clerk Meeting Minutes .” (Motion: Colarusso)
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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