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November 13, 2024
4 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jessica Miller, Skipper Manter, Cynthia Mitchell
Absent: None
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Adopt a residential factor of one, adopt no additional discount for open space, adopt no small business exception, and adopt a residential exemption of 5% of the average residential-class property
Adopt a residential factor of one, adopt no additional discount for open space, adopt no small business exception, and adopt a residential exemption of 5% of the average residential-class property
Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to adopt a residential factor of one, adopt no additional discount for open space, adopt no small business exception, and adopt a residential exemption of 5% of the average residential-class property. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller: Yes, Ms. Mitchell: Yes, Mr. Manter: No. Result: Passed 2-1. The motion to adopt a residential factor of one, adopt no additional discount for open space, adopt no small business exception, and.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Approve the minutes from 11/6/24
Approve the minutes from 11/6/24
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the minutes from 11/6/24. Ms. Mitchell seconded. The board asked for a correction to a 2-1 vote that was actually 2-0 and an issue with the language regarding the probationary period. The minutes state that the timing was in the middle of her probationary period, but it should actually say it was at the end of her probationary period. The amended minutes from 11-6-24 were approved by unanimous vote. New Business Event Permit – Art Exhibit 7/15/24 5-9 pm, Grange Hall Nisa Mars Counter presented her proposal to showcase 300 paintings at the Grange on July 15, 2025, from 5 PM to 9 PM. She confirmed that.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Approve the art exhibition for July 15, 2025, from 5 PM to 9 PM
Approve the art exhibition for July 15, 2025, from 5 PM to 9 PM
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the art exhibition for July 15, 2025, from 5 PM to 9 PM. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Result: Vote to approve the art exhibition from July 15th, 2025, from 5 pm to 9 pm. Passed unanimously – All in favor. Facilities Manager Position Ms. Miller stressed the increasing need for a Facilities Manager to prevent deferred maintenance and reduce long-term costs. Mr. Manter suggested the position focus.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Enter executive session under Exemption 3 and not return to public session, and to invite Police Chief Matt Mincone, Jack Collins, and Shawn Ramoutar (Board Admin) to participate in the session
Enter executive session under Exemption 3 and not return to public session, and to invite Police Chief Matt Mincone, Jack Collins, and Shawn Ramoutar (Board Admin) to participate in the session
Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to enter executive session under Exemption 3 and not return to public session, and to invite Police Chief Matt Mincone, Jack Collins, and Shawn Ramoutar (Board Admin) to participate in the session. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller: Yes, Ms. Mitchell: Yes, Mr. Manter: No. Mr. Manter commented "I’ve voiced my reasons for opposing this in prior meetings, and I stand by them." Result: Motion passed 2-1..” (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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