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August 14, 2024
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jessica Miller, Skipper Manter, Cynthia Mitchell
Absent: None
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Board assign to Star conditions per Kate Hoffman as amended, and deem dog a Nuisance
Board assign to Star conditions per Kate Hoffman as amended, and deem dog a Nuisance
From the minutes
“Cindy motioned that Board assign to Star conditions per Kate Hoffman as amended, and deem dog a Nuisance. Skipper seconded. Roll call vote in favor unanimous, Skipper reluctantly, because he felt the dog might more accurately be considered a dangerous dog. Minutes – Vote to Approve, July 31 & August 7, 2024: Approval of July 31 postponed unti.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Manter)
Approve minutes of August 7, 2024
Approve minutes of August 7, 2024
Yes: Manter, MitchellAbstained: Miller
From the minutes
“Skipper motioned to approve minutes of August 7, 2024. Cindy seconded. Roll call vote: Skipper—aye, Cindy—aye, Jess abstaining due to absence. New Business Consideration of a Special Town Meeting (STM): Jen said she’s been asked about an STM, which she’d like to consider because Town in 202.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Allow Jen have access to Counsel regarding short-term rental zoning bylaw
Allow Jen have access to Counsel regarding short-term rental zoning bylaw
From the minutes
“M. Skipper motioned to allow Jen have access to Counsel regarding short-term rental zoning bylaw. Cindy seconded. Roll call vote unanimous..” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Board call STM on either October 8 or 15, to be confirmed next meeting
Board call STM on either October 8 or 15, to be confirmed next meeting
From the minutes
“Skipper motioned that Board call STM on either October 8 or 15, to be confirmed next meeting. Cindy seconded. Roll call vote unanimous. Vote to Accept Donation from Library Foundation of $5,000 for Food Pantry/Fridge:.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Town accept donation from Library Foundation for restocking of Food Pantry/Fridge
Town accept donation from Library Foundation for restocking of Food Pantry/Fridge
From the minutes
“Skipper motioned that Town accept donation from Library Foundation for restocking of Food Pantry/Fridge. Cindy seconded with gratitude. Roll call vote unanimous. MV Regional Cultural Council (MVRCC) Request to Accept Donations: Jess confirmed MVRCC sought to have Town act as fiscal agent on MVRCC’s behalf. Kathy explained MVRCC is the only (to best knowl.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Have Town accept donations on behalf of MV Regional Cultural Council
Have Town accept donations on behalf of MV Regional Cultural Council
From the minutes
“Skipper motioned to have Town accept donations on behalf of MV Regional Cultural Council. Cindy seconded. Roll call vote unanimous. Topics chair did not reasonably anticipate: None Old Business Up-Island Council on Aging (UICOA) MOU: Beth Kramer reported that when she presented Town’s suggested edits to UICOA subcommittee, s.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Skipper motioned to adjourn. Cindy seconded. Roll call vote unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 6:00 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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