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January 17, 2024
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Cahill, Roy Cutrer
Absent: Christina Colarusso
Every vote, in order
July 26, 2023
Approve the minutes of July 26, 2023
Approve the minutes of July 26, 2023
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve the minutes of July 26, 2023 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. DISCUSSION AND VOTES Wastewater Flow Request, 75 Main Street The request is for a change of use for sitting down restaurant for a flow of 2841 gallons. There is sufficient capacity in the plant to accept the flow. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Approve the wastewater flow request for 75 Main Street
Approve the wastewater flow request for 75 Main Street
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve the wastewater flow request for 75 Main Street Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Dukes County Special Legislation Cahill explained that this request is to write a letter of support to move the treasurer position from elected to appointed position. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Write a letter of support to the Dukes County Treasurer special legislation
Write a letter of support to the Dukes County Treasurer special legislation
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to write a letter of support to the Dukes County Treasurer special legislation Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Presentation of Department Budgets and Warrant Articles Chief Habekost gave an overview of the proposed 2025 budget. He mentioned a couple of increases such as salaries. The police have a warrant article for 17 tasers. Pam Bennett .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Mr. Machado stated he is willing to move the date to March 15 as the time he will have secured a location.
Renew the alcohol license for Golden Bull subject to the following conditions: An application for transfer of the license to premises at which it may be exercised whether in connection with a transfer of the license to another person or for exercise by the current licensee be submitted to the Select
Renew the alcohol license for Golden Bull subject to the following conditions: An application for transfer of the license to premises at which it may be exercised whether in connection with a transfer of the license to another person or for exercise by the current licensee be submitted to the Select Board by March 31, 2024. The transfer application must include evidence of a right to exercise the license on the new premises specified either by a legal lease or documentation of a site control. If such an application is submitted the license will be considered conditionally renewed until April 24, 2024, the date of the Select Board meeting at which a hearing on the transfer application would take place. And finally, if no transfer application is submitted the license renewal application is denied and the license is not renewed
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to renew the alcohol license for Golden Bull subject to the following conditions: An application for transfer of the license to premises at which it may be exercised whether in connection with a transfer of the license to another person or for exercise by the current licensee be submitted to the Select Board by March 31, 2024. The transfer application must include evidence of a right to exercise the license on the new premises specified either by a legal lease or documentation of a site control. If such an application is submitted the license will be considered conditional.” (Motion: Cahill)
Little House Café, 339 State Road
Approve the Common Victualler license renewals as read
Approve the Common Victualler license renewals as read
From the minutes
“Road Cahill made a motion to approve the Common Victualler license renewals as read Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Lodging House License Renewals Greenwood House, 40 Green Wood .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Lodging House License Renewals
Approve the lodging house license renewal
Approve the lodging house license renewal
From the minutes
“Avenue Cahill made a motion to approve the lodging house license renewal Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Payroll Warrant 1.11.2024 $402,923.29 Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: 0EF5DDE2-8834-45B9-A0BD-870A6A965C02 .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Docusign Envelope ID: 0EF5DDE2-8834-45B9-A0BD-870A6A965C02
Docusign Envelope ID: 0EF5DDE2-8834-45B9-A0BD-870A6A965C02 — approve the payroll warrant
Approve the payroll warrant
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve the payroll warrant Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. EXECUTIVE SESSION Vote to go into Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 21 (a)2. To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining se.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
Enter Executive Session and to not reconvene in open session at 6:10PM
Enter Executive Session and to not reconvene in open session at 6:10PM
From the minutes
“Position Cahill made a motion to enter Executive Session and to not reconvene in open session at 6:10PM Roll Call Vote. The vote was 2 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. The Meeting was adjourned at 6:10PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe, November 12, 2024 Meeting Minutes Approved _______________________ ______________ _______________ Roy Cutrer John Cahill Chair V.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Cutrer)
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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