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February 7, 2024
16 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
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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 sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Department of Public Works and Building
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 sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Department of Public Works and Building Department). The board will reconvene in open session
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion 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 sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Department of Public Works and Building Department). The board will reconvene in open session Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. APPOINTMENT Traffic Officer- Joeseph .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
APPOINTMENT
Appoint Joeseph Gomes as traffic officer
Appoint Joeseph Gomes as traffic officer
From the minutes
“Gomes Colarusso made a motion to appoint Joeseph Gomes as traffic officer Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4:35PM- Continued Public Hearing to review and consider an application for a new Taxi Company License for Island Shark Taxi Inc, Triple A Taxi Eric Harland, representing Triple A Taxi, stated that the town website .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Continue the hearing to March 13, 2024, at 5:15pm
Continue the hearing to March 13, 2024, at 5:15pm
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to continue the hearing to March 13, 2024, at 5:15pm Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. 5:15PM- Public Hearing to discuss and consider proposed amendments to the Tisbury Aquaculture License Regulations Cahill read the hearing notice. Thom Robinson, Chair of the Natural Resource Advisory Committee (NRAC), reviewed the .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Approve the proposed aquaculture regulations as amended
Approve the proposed aquaculture regulations as amended
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to approve the proposed aquaculture regulations as amended Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Once the Martha's Vineyard Commission has completed the mapping of the Lagoon the NRAC investigates how the maps can be implemented
Once the Martha's Vineyard Commission has completed the mapping of the Lagoon the NRAC investigates how the maps can be implemented
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion that once the Martha's Vineyard Commission has completed the mapping of the Lagoon the NRAC investigates how the maps can be implemented Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. DISCUSSION AND VOTES Support Embarkation Letter, Special .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
DISCUSSION AND VOTES
Give the Town Administrator authorization to periodically submit letters to the legislator regarding the Embarkation Special Legislation
Give the Town Administrator authorization to periodically submit letters to the legislator regarding the Embarkation Special Legislation
From the minutes
“Legislation Cahill made a motion to give the Town Administrator authorization to periodically submit letters to the legislator regarding the Embarkation Special Legislation Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Light Industrial/Mixed Use Overlay District- Holmes Hole Road Area Roy Cutrer asked Ben Robinson about how zoning would apply for properties that share the town line between Oak Bluffs and Tisbury in the proposed overlay district. .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Instruct Jay to draft a letter to the Steamship Authority stating tonight's discussion
Instruct Jay to draft a letter to the Steamship Authority stating tonight's discussion
From the minutes
“Cahill made a motion to instruct Jay to draft a letter to the Steamship Authority stating tonight's discussion Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Signing of the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Sign the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Warrant
Sign the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Warrant
From the minutes
“Warrant Cahill made a motion to sign the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Warrant Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Early Voting for the March 5, 2024 Presidential .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Signing of the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Warrant
Approve the early voting for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election
Approve the early voting for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election
From the minutes
“Primary Colarusso made a motion to approve the early voting for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Accept New Voting .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Early Voting for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary
Accept the new voting equipment
Accept the new voting equipment
From the minutes
“Equipment Cahill made a motion to accept the new voting equipment Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Authorizing the Police Chief to Assign a Police Officer to The .” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
Accept New Voting Equipment
Authorize the Police Chief to assign a Police Officer to the polls
Authorize the Police Chief to assign a Police Officer to the polls
From the minutes
“Polls Colarusso made a motion to authorize the Police Chief to assign a Police Officer to the polls Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT Common Victualler License Renewals La Choza, 4 Main .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
Common Victualler License Renewals
Approve the Renewal of Common Victualler License for La Choza at 4 Main Street
Approve the Renewal of Common Victualler License for La Choza at 4 Main Street
From the minutes
“Street Cahill made a motion to approve the Renewal of Common Victualler License for La Choza at 4 Main Street Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. One-Day Alcohol Licenses Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road-Valentine's Day Event, 2.13.2024 Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road-Museum Exhibit Opening, 2.16.2024 Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Roa.” (Motion: Cahill, second: Colarusso)
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Approve the One-Day Alcohol Licenses for the Martha's Vineyard Museum at 151 Lagoon Pond Road as read
Approve the One-Day Alcohol Licenses for the Martha's Vineyard Museum at 151 Lagoon Pond Road as read
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the One-Day Alcohol Licenses for the Martha's Vineyard Museum at 151 Lagoon Pond Road as read Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Payroll Warrant 1/25/24 $408,875.82 2/1/24 $160,187.69 .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
2/1/24 $160,187.69
2/1/24 $160,187.69 — approve the payroll warrants
Approve the payroll warrants
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the payroll warrants Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Bills Payable Warrant 1/16/24 $ 75,992.29 1/23/24 $479,511.81 1/26/24 $10,347.45 .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cahill)
1/26/24 $10,347.45
Approve the bills payable warrants
Approve the bills payable warrants
From the minutes
“Colarusso made a motion to approve the bills payable warrants 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
“Cahill 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 6:35PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe, October 22, 2024 Meeting Minutes Approved _______________________ ______________ _______________ _______________ Roy Cutrer John .” (Motion: Cahill, second: 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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