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March 1, 2023
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Cynthia Mitchell, Skipper Manter
Absent: Jessica Miller
Every vote, in order
Close the public hearing
Close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to close the public hearing. Cindy seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor (2-0-0).” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
The Town of West Tisbury should: adopt a residential factor of one (1), adopt no additional discount for Open Space, adopt no small business exemption, and adopt no residential exemption
The Town of West Tisbury should: adopt a residential factor of one (1), adopt no additional discount for Open Space, adopt no small business exemption, and adopt no residential exemption
From the minutes
“Skipper moved that the Town of West Tisbury should: adopt a residential factor of one (1), adopt no additional discount for Open Space, adopt no small business exemption, and adopt no residential exemption. Cindy seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor (2-0-0) Minutes: Vote to Approve: February 15th, 2023 They decided to hold off and wait to approve until Jessica was present. New Business:.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Cass Luskin as Municipal Hearing Officer until April 2024
Appoint Cass Luskin as Municipal Hearing Officer until April 2024
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to appoint Cass Luskin as Municipal Hearing Officer until April 2024. Cindy seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor (2-0-0).” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Recommend Rise Tierney for appointment to Affordable Housing Committee
Recommend Rise Tierney for appointment to Affordable Housing Committee
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to Recommend Rise Tierney for appointment to Affordable Housing Committee. Cindy seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor (2-0-0).” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Enter into a three-year lease with Nissan for 2 (two) 2023 Nissan Leafs and authorized the Town Administrator to sign any documents
Enter into a three-year lease with Nissan for 2 (two) 2023 Nissan Leafs and authorized the Town Administrator to sign any documents
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to enter into a three-year lease with Nissan for 2 (two) 2023 Nissan Leafs and authorized the Town Administrator to sign any documents. Cindy seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor (2-0-0).” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
End the probation of Kate Hoffman, AC
End the probation of Kate Hoffman, AC
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to end the probation of Kate Hoffman, ACO. Cindy seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor (2-0-0).” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Attest that Matt Mincone is of good moral character and fit for employment in law enforcement. Furthermore, to the best of our knowledge, the Agency has provided POST with all required discipline and complaint reports re
Attest that Matt Mincone is of good moral character and fit for employment in law enforcement. Furthermore, to the best of our knowledge, the Agency has provided POST with all required discipline and complaint reports relative to the Chief/Agency Head. He also authorized the Chair to sign the documents
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to attest that Matt Mincone is of good moral character and fit for employment in law enforcement. Furthermore, to the best of our knowledge, the Agency has provided POST with all required discipline and complaint reports relative to the Chief/Agency Head. He also authorized the Chair to sign the documents. Cindy seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor (2-0-0).” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn the meeting
Adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to adjourn the meeting. Cindy seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor. (2-0-0) Meeting adjourned at 4:54 pm.” (Motion: Manter, 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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