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February 15, 2023
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Cynthia Mitchell, Skipper Manter, Jessica Miller
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of February 8th
Approve the minutes of February 8th
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to approve the minutes of February 8th. Jessica seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor Joint Meeting with Board of Health: Appointment to Open Seat – Ken Vincent: Erik Lowe called the Board of Health meeting to order. Erik moved to appoint Ken Vincent to the Board of Health to.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
For the Select Board to appoint Ken Vincent to the Board of Health to fill the vacant seat left by Tim Barnett’s resignation, until the next election in April, 2023
For the Select Board to appoint Ken Vincent to the Board of Health to fill the vacant seat left by Tim Barnett’s resignation, until the next election in April, 2023
From the minutes
“Skipper moved for the Select Board to appoint Ken Vincent to the Board of Health to fill the vacant seat left by Tim Barnett’s resignation, until the next election in April, 2023. Jessica seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor Erik then adjourned the Board of Health meeting. Jessica seconded. All in favor. New Business: (Items taken out of order from posted agenda).” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the list of events for 2023 at the Ag Hall as presented
Approve the list of events for 2023 at the Ag Hall as presented
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to approve the list of events for 2023 at the Ag Hall as presented. Jessica seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Vote that the financial interest identified by the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Accountant and Town Administrator are not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municip
Vote that the financial interest identified by the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Accountant and Town Administrator are not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from them as its employee
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to vote that the financial interest identified by the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Accountant and Town Administrator are not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from them as its employee Jessica seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor Skipper also moved the same regarding annual disclosure for wage adjustments. Jessica seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Remove the Howes House Building Committee article for $215,000 from the warrant
Remove the Howes House Building Committee article for $215,000 from the warrant
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to remove the Howes House Building Committee article for $215,000 from the warrant. Jessica seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor Skipper then suggested they take $ 215,000 and apply it to the 10% wage increase article. There was much discussion on how that would work, but Kathy respectfully disagreed as she thinks it w.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Use the $215,000 to reduce the tax levy
Use the $215,000 to reduce the tax levy
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to use the $215,000 to reduce the tax levy. Jessica seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor Jen will now renumber the warrant articles and send the draft warrant to counsel..” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Deny the addition of a late warrant article
Deny the addition of a late warrant article
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to deny the addition of a late warrant article. Jessica seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to adjourn the meeting. Jessica seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 5:44 pm.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
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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