MassVoter.com← Tisbury Select BoardTisbury Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
August 23, 2023
11 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
APPOINTMENT
Appoint James Rogers to the Personnel Board for a two-year term
Appoint James Rogers to the Personnel Board for a two-year term
From the minutes
“Rogers Cahill made a motion to appoint James Rogers to the Personnel Board for a two-year term Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Waterways Committee: Mathew Hobart, Michael Baptiste, John Packer, Roger Moffat, Gregory Martino, Jeffrey Canha, Lynne Fraker, Noah Mayrand, Tom Hopkins The Select Board is looking to make some changes to the Waterways Committee. T.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Appoint Victor Capoccia and Caitlin Burbidge to the Legislative Delegation on Housing Issues
Appoint Victor Capoccia and Caitlin Burbidge to the Legislative Delegation on Housing Issues
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to appoint Victor Capoccia and Caitlin Burbidge to the Legislative Delegation on Housing Issues Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. MEETING MINUTES March 15, 2023 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
March 15, 2023
Approve the minutes of March 15, 2023
Approve the minutes of March 15, 2023
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve the minutes of March 15, 2023 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. DISCUSSION AND VOTES Anchorage Area, Lagoon Pond Danielle Ewart, Shellfish Constable, presented a proposal to create a designated boat anchoring area in Lagoon Pond to comply with State regulations. The proposed 15-acre which enco.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Lynne Fraker believes the matter should be reviewed by the Waterways Committee before a decision is made.
Approve the anchorage area on a provisional basis until it can be reviewed and potentially amended by the waterways committee
Approve the anchorage area on a provisional basis until it can be reviewed and potentially amended by the waterways committee
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve the anchorage area on a provisional basis until it can be reviewed and potentially amended by the waterways committee Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Small Vessel Anchoring, Lake Tashmoo John Crocker proposed allowing anchoring of small vessels under 18 feet long in Lake Tashmoo while actively shellfishing, as the current anchoring moratorium has made it difficult for people to .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Allow small vessel under 18 feet to anchor in Lake Tashmoo while actively shellfishing
Allow small vessel under 18 feet to anchor in Lake Tashmoo while actively shellfishing
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to allow small vessel under 18 feet to anchor in Lake Tashmoo while actively shellfishing Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Tashmoo Dinghy Dock, Notice of Intent Application Lynne Fraker presented the Notice of Intent application for the Tashmoo dinghy dock project. The application is nearly complete pending final approvals. She reviewed details related.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Ms. Fraker responded that it will be CPC funds if approved.
Approve the letter of support and the Notice of Intent application subject to approval by the Harbormaster
Approve the letter of support and the Notice of Intent application subject to approval by the Harbormaster
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve the letter of support and the Notice of Intent application subject to approval by the Harbormaster Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Beach Road Weekend Music Festival Town Administrator Jay Grande provided an update on planning and preparation for the Beach Road Weekend music festival. Meetings are being held with staff, event organizers, public safety officials.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Support the request for a presentation on the Complete Neighborhoods Initiative
Support the request for a presentation on the Complete Neighborhoods Initiative
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to support the request for a presentation on the Complete Neighborhoods Initiative Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Letter of Request- Municipal Employee Housing Laura Silber discussed her work advocating for changes to state laws and funding to allow creation of municipal employee workforce housing on the island. She requested the Board send a .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Commission asking them to pursue options with the state to enable this.
Request that the commission investigate mechanisms for funding and creation of municipal employee workforce housing and housing for emergency services employees
Request that the commission investigate mechanisms for funding and creation of municipal employee workforce housing and housing for emergency services employees
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to request that the commission investigate mechanisms for funding and creation of municipal employee workforce housing and housing for emergency services employees Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Authorization of Town Administrator to Provide Testimony-Housing Bank Legislation Laura Silber requested the Board authorize the Town Administrator and other advisory committees to the Select Board to provide testimony to the state.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Authorize the Town Administrator and other Advisory Committees to the Select Board to provide testimony to the legislator for the housing bank act and related transfer fee enabling bills as needed
Authorize the Town Administrator and other Advisory Committees to the Select Board to provide testimony to the legislator for the housing bank act and related transfer fee enabling bills as needed
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator and other Advisory Committees to the Select Board to provide testimony to the legislator for the housing bank act and related transfer fee enabling bills as needed Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. One-Day Alcohol License Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road-New Exhibit Home- 9.22.2023 Page 2 of 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 13708DF2-219F-4849-96FE-66C0344F9FAC .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
DocuSign Envelope ID: 13708DF2-219F-4849-96FE-66C0344F9FAC
Approve the One-day Alcohol License for the Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road-New Exhibit Home- 9.22.2023
Approve the One-day Alcohol License for the Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road-New Exhibit Home- 9.22.2023
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the One-day Alcohol License for the Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road-New Exhibit Home- 9.22.2023 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Library Annual 5K Race and Fun Run The event is on Sunday, September 24th. Town Administrator will issue a letter and notify all departments involved. Bills Payable Warrants (informational only) 4.18.23 $323,68791 7.11.23 $655,573..” (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 5:11PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe, May 29, 2024 Meeting Minutes Approved _______________________ ______________ _______________ _______________ Roy Cutrer John Cah.” (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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