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Tisbury Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

September 24, 2024

17 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

Approve the Halloween Parade on October 31, 2024, 4:00PM to 4:30PM

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the Halloween Parade on October 31, 2024, 4:00PM to 4:30PM

From the minutes

“Colarusso made a motion to approve the Halloween Parade on October 31, 2024, 4:00PM to 4:30PM Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. MINUTES September 9, 2024 .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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September 9, 2024

Approve the minutes of September 9, 2024

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the minutes of September 9, 2024

From the minutes

“Colarusso made a motion to approve the minutes of September 9, 2024 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. APPOINTMENTS Tisbury Affordable Housing Committee- Elaine Miller & George .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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APPOINTMENTS

Appoint Elaine Miller & George Eli for a 1-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint Elaine Miller & George Eli for a 1-year term

From the minutes

“Eli Colarusso made a motion to appoint Elaine Miller & George Eli for a 1-year term Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Council on Aging- Wendy Andrews, Linda .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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Tisbury Affordable Housing Committee- Elaine Miller & George Eli

Appoint Wendy Andrews and Linda Gorham for a 3-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint Wendy Andrews and Linda Gorham for a 3-year term

From the minutes

“Gorham Cutrer made a motion to appoint Wendy Andrews and Linda Gorham for a 3-year term Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Shellfish Constable- Danielle .” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)

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Council on Aging- Wendy Andrews, Linda Gorham

Appoint Danielle Ewart for a 3-year term

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint Danielle Ewart for a 3-year term

From the minutes

“Ewart Cutrer made a motion to appoint Danielle Ewart for a 3-year term Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Board of Registrars- Catherine .” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)

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Shellfish Constable- Danielle Ewart

Appoint Catherine Mayhew for a 3-year term

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AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Appoint Catherine Mayhew for a 3-year term

From the minutes

“Mayhew Cutrer made a motion to appoint Catherine Mayhew for a 3-year term Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL VOTES Town Administrator Job Description Task Force Final Presentation Rick Homans presented the recommendations for the Town administrator's job description and the proposed bylaw amendments. He highlight.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)

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Docusign Envelope ID: F7633DD6-3A54-4EED-B619-D03A3A952A9B

Approve the job description and bring the amendments to the bylaws to the next Town Meeting

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the job description and bring the amendments to the bylaws to the next Town Meeting

From the minutes

“Cutrer made a motion to approve the job description and bring the amendments to the bylaws to the next Town Meeting Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Town Administrator Search Committee Update Rick Homans provided an update on the search for a new town administrator. The committee is drafting a position statement by September 30th, finalizing it and preparing interview questions.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)

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Approve the dates, times and location of Early Voting In Person for the November 5, 2024 State Election, to be held at our Polling Location at the Emergency Services Facility at 215 Spring St. Saturday October 19, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Monday, October 21, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesday, October 22,

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the dates, times and location of Early Voting In Person for the November 5, 2024 State Election, to be held at our Polling Location at the Emergency Services Facility at 215 Spring St. Saturday October 19, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Monday, October 21, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Thursday, October 24, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Friday, October 25, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Saturday October 26, 2024 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday, October 28, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesday, October 29, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Wednesday, October 30, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Thursday, October 31, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Last Day Friday, November 1, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00

From the minutes

“Location Colarusso made a motion to approve the dates, times and location of Early Voting In Person for the November 5, 2024 State Election, to be held at our Polling Location at the Emergency Services Facility at 215 Spring St. Saturday October 19, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Monday, October 21, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Thursday, October 24, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Friday, October 25, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Saturday October 26, 2024 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday, October 28, 2024 12:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesday, October 29,.” (Motion: Colarusso)

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Jay clarified that the board had already taken a position on the Island Housing Trust project in January 2024.

Approve for Jay Grande to write a letter of support for the Island Housing Trust Cat Hollow Project

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve for Jay Grande to write a letter of support for the Island Housing Trust Cat Hollow Project

From the minutes

“Cutrer made a motion to approve for Jay Grande to write a letter of support for the Island Housing Trust Cat Hollow Project Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Library Trustees Request for a Special Town Meeting, Draft Warrant Article and Ballot Question Mr. Grande emphasized the need for financial review of the library project due to its budget impact. Mike Owen confirmed the project wou.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)

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Amy Ryan highlighted the library foundation's $1.5 million fundraising efforts.

Approve the following Ballot Question: Shall the Town of Tisbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition Two and One Half so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond to pay for costs of the renovation and expansion of the Vineyard Haven Public Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the following Ballot Question: Shall the Town of Tisbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition Two and One Half so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond to pay for costs of the renovation and expansion of the Vineyard Haven Public Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: F7633DD6-3A54-4EED-B619-D03A3A952A9B Library at 200 Main Street, including all cost incidental and related thereto? Yes ___ No __ _

From the minutes

“Colarusso made a motion to approve the following Ballot Question: Shall the Town of Tisbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition Two and One Half so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond to pay for costs of the renovation and expansion of the Vineyard Haven Public Page 2 of 3 Docusign Envelope ID: F7633DD6-3A54-4EED-B619-D03A3A952A9B Library at 200 Main Street, including all cost incidental and related thereto? Yes ___ No __ _ Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Relocation of the Prouty House Amelia Hambrecht is the requestor of th.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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Approve the relocation of the Prouty House within the next 6 months at a time and place agreed to with Department of Public Works, Water and Sewer Departments, Police and Fire Departments and Board of Health subject to receiving a building permit with conditions for said relocation

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the relocation of the Prouty House within the next 6 months at a time and place agreed to with Department of Public Works, Water and Sewer Departments, Police and Fire Departments and Board of Health subject to receiving a building permit with conditions for said relocation

From the minutes

“Cutrer made a motion to approve the relocation of the Prouty House within the next 6 months at a time and place agreed to with Department of Public Works, Water and Sewer Departments, Police and Fire Departments and Board of Health subject to receiving a building permit with conditions for said relocation Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Martha's Vineyard Commission- Developments of Regional Impacts Checklist The Developments of Regional Impact checklist was also discussed, with the decision made to direct the building department and other Inspectional Servi.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)

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Approval of Mooring 2024 Commitment 3

Approve Mooring 2024 Commitment 3

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve Mooring 2024 Commitment 3

From the minutes

“Colarusso made a motion to approve Mooring 2024 Commitment 3 Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Review of Tashmoo Dredging Contract The dredging occurs every two years the contract is the same as previous years, only the fees are different. The Board also discussed the potential start date for the dredging, which was set betw.” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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Board also discussed the potential start date for the dredging, which was set between October 1st and January 15th.

Approve the Tashmoo Dredging Contract

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the Tashmoo Dredging Contract

From the minutes

“Colarusso made a motion to approve the Tashmoo Dredging Contract Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Disclosure M.G.L c.268A, s.23(b)(3), Gregory Monka The Board acknowledged the Disclosure. ADMINISTRATIVE Payroll .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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ADMINISTRATIVE

ADMINISTRATIVE — approve the Payroll Warrants

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the Payroll Warrants

From the minutes

“Warrants 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 .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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Payroll Warrants

Approve the Bills Payable Warrants

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the Bills Payable Warrants

From the minutes

“Warrants Cutrer made a motion to approve the Bills Payable Warrants Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. Cemetery Plots 104A & 105A Coconut .” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)

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Cemetery Plots

Cemetery Plots — approve the Cemetery Plots

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Approve the Cemetery Plots

From the minutes

“Ave Colarusso made a motion to approve the Cemetery Plots Roll Call Vote. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 abstained. MEETING ADJOURNMENT .” (Motion: Colarusso, second: Cutrer)

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MEETING ADJOURNMENT

MEETING ADJOURNMENT — adjourn the meeting

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ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

Adjourn the meeting

From the minutes

“Cutrer 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 6:11PM. Meeting Minutes Recorded by Executive Assistant Elena De Foe, October 8, 2024 Meeting Minutes Approved _______________________ ______________ _______________ _______________ John Cahill Christ.” (Motion: Cutrer, second: Colarusso)

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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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