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December 4, 2024
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Jessica Miller, Skipper Manter, Cynthia Mitchell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the minutes from November 20th and 22nd
Approve the minutes from November 20th and 22nd
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter motioned to approve the minutes from November 20th and 22nd. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. A Roll Call Vote was Unanimous to approve the minutes. All in favor. Beer and Wine License Renewals Ms. Rand introduced the renewals for State Road Restaurant and Plainview and noted State Road’s request to close from Febr.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Approve the annual beer and wine license renewals for both establishments, including the closure request for State Road
Approve the annual beer and wine license renewals for both establishments, including the closure request for State Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the annual beer and wine license renewals for both establishments, including the closure request for State Road. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. A Roll Call Vote was Unanimous to approve the minutes. All in favor. One-Day Beer and Wine Permits The board reviewed permits for events at the Grange, including the Sound of the Vineyard and Circuit Arts Christmas Carol..” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Approve the one-day beer and wine licenses for the Sound of the Vineyard events on July 9, 16, 23 & 30th and August 13 & 20, 2025
Approve the one-day beer and wine licenses for the Sound of the Vineyard events on July 9, 16, 23 & 30th and August 13 & 20, 2025
Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the one-day beer and wine licenses for the Sound of the Vineyard events on July 9, 16, 23 & 30th and August 13 & 20, 2025. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. A Roll Call Vote was taken. Ms. Mitchell, aye. Ms. Miller, aye. Mr. Manter opposed it for reasons previously stated. The motion to approve the one-day beer and wine licenses for the Sound of Vineyard Events passed with a 2.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Grant four one-day beer and wine licenses for the Circuit Arts Christmas Carol events on December 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2024
Grant four one-day beer and wine licenses for the Circuit Arts Christmas Carol events on December 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2024
Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to grant four one-day beer and wine licenses for the Circuit Arts Christmas Carol events on December 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2024. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. A Roll Call Vote was taken. Ms. Mitchell, aye. Ms. Miller, aye. Mr. Manter opposed it for reasons previously stated. The motion to approve the one-day beer and wine licenses for the Circuit Arts Christmas Carol Events pass.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Appoint Ms. Mitchell to the Solid Waste Task Force
Appoint Ms. Mitchell to the Solid Waste Task Force
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to appoint Ms. Mitchell to the Solid Waste Task Force. Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Ms. Mitchell was appointed as the Town’s representative to the Solid Waste Task Force by Unanimous Vote. All in Favor Appointment of John Rau to the Planning Board Ms. Smith called the Planning Board to order with all representatives present for a quorum. The Planning Board joined the meeting to appoint John.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Confirm the Planning Board’s appointment of John Rau
Confirm the Planning Board’s appointment of John Rau
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to confirm the Planning Board’s appointment of John Rau. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. A Vote was taken and was Unanimous. All in Favor. Motion passed to Appoint John Rau as a full member of the Planning Board. Ms. Smith called the Planning Board to adjourn. Event Permit for December 14th Ms. Rand introduced a late addition to the.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Grant the event permit for December 14th
Grant the event permit for December 14th
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to grant the event permit for December 14th. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. A Roll Call Vote was Unanimous to approve the event permit for December 14th. All in favor. Holiday Party Announcement Mr. Manter announced that the town’s annual holiday party was scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2024, f.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Proceed with Megan as the selected candidate for the treasurer-collector position, pending positive reference checks
Proceed with Megan as the selected candidate for the treasurer-collector position, pending positive reference checks
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to proceed with Megan as the selected candidate for the treasurer-collector position, pending positive reference checks. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. A Roll Call Vote was Unanimous – All in Favor. The motion to proceed with Megan Montesion as the selected candidate for the treasurer-collector position, pending positive reference checks was approved. Short-Term Rental Re.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Approve the union negotiation contract effective December 5, 2024 at midnight with the New England Police Benevolent Association Local 199, with the agreed-upon revisions, including the removal of the flagged sentence
Approve the union negotiation contract effective December 5, 2024 at midnight with the New England Police Benevolent Association Local 199, with the agreed-upon revisions, including the removal of the flagged sentence
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the union negotiation contract effective December 5, 2024 at midnight with the New England Police Benevolent Association Local 199, with the agreed-upon revisions, including the removal of the flagged sentence. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. A Roll Call Vote was Unanimous to approve the union negotiation contract with the New England Police Benevolent Association Local 199, with the agreed-upon revisions, including the removal of the flagged sentence. – All in.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Move into executive session and not to return to open session
Move into executive session and not to return to open session
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell made a motion to move into executive session and not to return to open session. Mr. Manter seconded the motion. A Roll Call Vote was Unanimous – All in Favor. Meeting adjourned @ 5:23pm.” (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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