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February 10, 2021
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Cynthia Mitchell, Kent Healy, Skipper Manter
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Minutes of February 3, 2021
Approve the Minutes of February 3, 2021
From the minutes
“Skipper made a motion to approve the Minutes of February 3, 2021. Kent seconded. Roll call vote: all in favor New Business: Tri Town Ambulance Request to use Insurance Proceeds for Budget: Ben explained that they have made a onetime amendment to the TTA MOU stating that for the coming budget cycle.” (Motion: Manter, second: Healy)
Authorize the use of insurance proceeds for fire truck repair. He also disclosed that he is a member of the Tri Town Ambulance Service but receives no compensation
Authorize the use of insurance proceeds for fire truck repair. He also disclosed that he is a member of the Tri Town Ambulance Service but receives no compensation
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to authorize the use of insurance proceeds for fire truck repair. He also disclosed that he is a member of the Tri Town Ambulance Service but receives no compensation. Kent seconded. Roll call vote: all in favor Planning Board Request for Access to Counsel: Bea explained about the non-conforming lot at the end of Oak Lane that is eligible to be used as a home site lot but it is difficult. The Islan.” (Motion: Manter, second: Healy)
Approve Planning Board access to Counsel
Approve Planning Board access to Counsel
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to approve Planning Board access to Counsel. Kent seconded. Roll call vote: all in favor. Town Administrator Vacation Carry-over 198.5 hours: Skipper had one question about the timeline, which Jen answered to his satisfaction. She is attempting to use as much as she can but it.” (Motion: Manter, second: Healy)
Approve the Town Administrators vacation time carry over
Approve the Town Administrators vacation time carry over
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to approve the Town Administrators vacation time carry over. Kent seconded. Roll call vote: all in favor Diversity Committee Appointment – Brad Cortez: Chief Mincone is currently the Police Department representative on the committee but would like to step down. He has requested that Brad Corte.” (Motion: Manter, second: Healy)
Accept Matts resignation and appoint Brad Cortez to the Diversity Committee
Accept Matts resignation and appoint Brad Cortez to the Diversity Committee
From the minutes
“Skipper moved accept Matts resignation and appoint Brad Cortez to the Diversity Committee. Kent seconded. Roll call vote: all in favor Dump lot lease: Jen explained that it would be less complicated than last time and would be a very straightforward RFP. She had a couple of questions for the Board; would the town maintain.” (Motion: Manter, second: Healy)
Approve a general override of about $200 thousand, the exact amount to be determined
Approve a general override of about $200 thousand, the exact amount to be determined
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to approve a general override of about $200 thousand, the exact amount to be determined. Kent seconded. Roll call vote: all in favor Correspondence: Letter of resignation from Mike Bellissimo from the Housing Bank Committee. Jen will advertise for new members..” (Motion: Manter, second: Healy)
Accept the resignation thanking Mike for his service
Accept the resignation thanking Mike for his service
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to accept the resignation thanking Mike for his service. Kent seconded. Roll call vote: all in favor. Climate Roadmap Bill letter of Support Jen explained that CVEC doesn’t have a full board right now to be able to vote to support and asked if the Selectmen would. Jen as a member of CVEC r.” (Motion: Manter, second: Healy)
Send a letter of support and have the Town Administrator sign on their behalf
Send a letter of support and have the Town Administrator sign on their behalf
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to send a letter of support and have the Town Administrator sign on their behalf. Kent seconded. Roll call vote: all in favor. Energy Committee –re: Solar Canopy at Library The Energy Committee has decided not to pursue the solar canopy at the Library at this time after conversations with the Historic District Com.” (Motion: Manter, second: Healy)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Kent made the motion to adjourn. Cindy second. Roll Call: all in favor. Adjourned 5:04 pm.” (Motion: Healy, second: Mitchell)
From the West Tisbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Document Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Jessica Miller: from The Martha’s Vineyard Times (April 2026 candidates forum, photo by Eunki Seonwoo). No photo found yet for Skipper Manter or Cynthia Mitchell; they show initials. Skipper Manter (courtesy West Tisbury Police, 2018 promotion photo) and Cynthia Mitchell (April 2022), The Martha’s Vineyard Times.
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