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January 29, 2025
8 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 of January 15, 2025, with minor corrections. Second
Approve the minutes of January 15, 2025, with minor corrections. Second
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to approve the minutes of January 15, 2025, with minor corrections. Second: Ms. Mitchell seconded. Corrections: Mr. Manter noted a mistake in an event’s timing. Ms. Miller noted that Samantha was incorrectly identified as a Climate Committee representative; she attended as a citizen. Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye The motion passed unanimously. Approval of January 22, 2025, Minutes Ms. Miller said she had not reviewed the minutes due to timing issues. The select board agreed to postpone approval until the next meeting. New Business On.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Approve the one-day beer and wine permits for the festival. Second
Approve the one-day beer and wine permits for the festival. Second
The minutes give the count (2-1) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell made a motion to approve the one-day beer and wine permits for the festival. Second: Mr. Manter seconded. Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Nay (due to zoning concerns). Motion passed 2-1. Appointment – Cass Luskin to the Planning Board (Associate Member) Ms. Miller introduced the agenda item and noted that the Planning Board had recommended Cass Luskin for the position. Mr. Luskin was p.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Manter)
Appoint Cass Luskin as an Associate Member of the Planning Board until the April reappointment period. Second
Appoint Cass Luskin as an Associate Member of the Planning Board until the April reappointment period. Second
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to appoint Cass Luskin as an Associate Member of the Planning Board until the April reappointment period. Second: Mr. Manter seconded. Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye The motion passed unanimously. Financial Management Team Update The Financial Management Team update focused on the town’s budget challenges and the need for an override to cover expenses exceeding the levy limit. Ms. Rand r.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Manter)
Approve and sign the Council on Aging MOU. Second
Approve and sign the Council on Aging MOU. Second
The minutes record this vote without a count or names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell made a motion to approve and sign the Council on Aging MOU. Second: Mr. Manter seconded. Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Nay, Ms. Mitchell – Aye The motion passed. Event Permit Bylaw Ms. Miller introduced the Event Permit Bylaw, highlighting that the latest draft included previous feedback and restored an exemption for events with pre-existing special permits or agre.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Manter)
Approve the Event Permit Bylaw with the revised wording in Section 5, Item C. Second
Approve the Event Permit Bylaw with the revised wording in Section 5, Item C. Second
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the Event Permit Bylaw with the revised wording in Section 5, Item C. Second: Mr. Manter seconded. Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye The motion passed unanimously. Select Board Annual Report The board reviewed and approved edits, ensuring the report’s details were accurate. Ms. Miller and Mr. Manter noted minor corrections, including removing a reference.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Manter)
Approve the Select Board Annual Report with the added recognition for Janice Smith and minor text edits. Second
Approve the Select Board Annual Report with the added recognition for Janice Smith and minor text edits. Second
From the minutes
“Ms. Mitchell moved to approve the Select Board Annual Report with the added recognition for Janice Smith and minor text edits. Second: Mr. Manter seconded. Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Skipper Manter – Aye The motion Passed Unanimously Facilities Vehicle Purchase The Facilities Vehicle discussion centered on whether the town should purchase a two-wheel-drive hybrid truck or a four-wheel-drive version for the facilities departm.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Manter)
Approve the two-wheel-drive hybrid model for $37,000. Second
Approve the two-wheel-drive hybrid model for $37,000. Second
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller moved to approve the two-wheel-drive hybrid model for $37,000. Second: Mr. Manter seconded. Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye The motion passed unanimously. Topics not anticipated Retirement of Treasurer Kathy Logue The Board recognized Treasurer-Collector Kathy Logue's service and announced a retirement gathering at 5 PM on Friday at the Library..” (Motion: Miller, second: Manter)
Adjourn. Second
Adjourn. Second
From the minutes
“Ms. Miller made a motion to adjourn. Second: Mr. Manter seconded. Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM..” (Motion: Miller, 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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