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August 28, 2024
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jessica Miller, Skipper Manter, Cynthia Mitchell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve minutes of August 21, 2024
Approve minutes of August 21, 2024
From the minutes
“Skipper motioned to approve minutes of August 21, 2024, Cindy seconded. Roll call vote unanimous. New Business Up-Island Council on Aging (UICOA) Appointment – Outreach Coordinator Ann Raymond G4 S2: Ann said she was experienced in outreach-coordinating for both private and municipal organiz.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Approve Ann Raymond as UICOA Outreach Coordinator Grade 4 Step 1, beginning September 3, 2024
Approve Ann Raymond as UICOA Outreach Coordinator Grade 4 Step 1, beginning September 3, 2024
From the minutes
“Skipper motioned to approve Ann Raymond as UICOA Outreach Coordinator Grade 4 Step 1, beginning September 3, 2024. Cindy seconded. Roll call vote unanimous. Shellfish Department – Emergency Hire Appointment Will Diamond: As a result of Will Reich’s resignation, Ginny Jones asked Jen to facilitate new appointment. Due to Board’s schedule, Jen contact.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Appoint William Diamond as Shellfish Inspector Grade 3 Step 1 pending decision of Shellfish Committee
Appoint William Diamond as Shellfish Inspector Grade 3 Step 1 pending decision of Shellfish Committee
From the minutes
“Skipper motioned to appoint William Diamond as Shellfish Inspector Grade 3 Step 1 pending decision of Shellfish Committee. Cindy seconded. Roll call vote unanimous. Personnel Board Access to Counsel: Jen was at PB meeting on Monday 8/27; they want clarifying language in bylaw dealing with background checks. A state law exists, but PB has questions about Tow.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Allow Personnel Board access to Counsel regarding query about background-check bylaw
Allow Personnel Board access to Counsel regarding query about background-check bylaw
From the minutes
“Skipper motioned to allow Personnel Board access to Counsel regarding query about background-check bylaw. Cindy seconded. Roll call vote unanimous. Alex Elvin – Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) West Tisbury Economic and Financial Report: Alex explained MVC collects data on island towns regularly. Last year, MVC completed a comprehensive p.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
With deepest regret and sadness, and gratitude for over 20 years’ service, to accept resignation of Kathy Logue as Town Treasurer, effective January 31, 2025
With deepest regret and sadness, and gratitude for over 20 years’ service, to accept resignation of Kathy Logue as Town Treasurer, effective January 31, 2025
From the minutes
“Skipper motioned with deepest regret and sadness, and gratitude for over 20 years’ service, to accept resignation of Kathy Logue as Town Treasurer, effective January 31, 2025. Cindy seconded. Roll call vote unanimous. MVC Seasonal Population Estimate: Jess acknowledged its receipt and said it is both very interesting and available online. Public Comment: none..” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Cindy motioned to adjourn. Skipper seconded. Roll call vote unanimous. Meeting adjourned 6:09 pm..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Manter)
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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