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May 15, 2024
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jessica Miller, Skipper Manter
Absent: Cynthia Mitchell
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes of May 8, 2024 with one addition
Approve the minutes of May 8, 2024 with one addition
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to approve the minutes of May 8, 2024 with one addition. Jess seconded. The vote was unanimous in favor. Outdoor Dining Extension – Creation of Policy: The Board discussed the new law that allows the Covid era regulation for outdoor dining authorized by the Select Board. The law states that prior to gran.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve a reserve fund transfer of up to $65,969
Approve a reserve fund transfer of up to $65,969
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to approve a reserve fund transfer of up to $65,969. Jess seconded. The vote was unanimous in favor. Kate Warner re: EV Chargers at School: Kate said that the requirement by the Select Board to run the wires under Old County Road for the EV chargers at the school was causing delays and at least a $20.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Approve the committee charge and the formation of a no more than 7 member committee
Approve the committee charge and the formation of a no more than 7 member committee
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to approve the committee charge and the formation of a no more than 7 member committee. Jess seconded. The vote was unanimous in favor. Tax Payer Letter Regarding Exemption Process: The Board discussed the draft letter from the Assessors to the taxpayers regarding the residential exemption process. The Board wanted to assure that the.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Accept R. Hartenstine’s resignation, effective June 30, 2024 as WT Emergency Manager
Accept R. Hartenstine’s resignation, effective June 30, 2024 as WT Emergency Manager
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to accept R. Hartenstine’s resignation, effective June 30, 2024 as WT Emergency Manager. Jess seconded. The vote was unanimous in favor..” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Adjourn the meeting at 5:48
Adjourn the meeting at 5:48
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:48. Jess seconded. The vote was unanimous in favor..” (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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