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March 12, 2025
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Jessica Miller, Skipper Manter, Cynthia Mitchell
Absent: None
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Approve but requested two edits: (1) clarifying that his concern about reopening the warrant was tied to a specific town bylaw and (2) adding the amount discussed regarding excess and deficiency funds in the up-island sc
Approve but requested two edits: (1) clarifying that his concern about reopening the warrant was tied to a specific town bylaw and (2) adding the amount discussed regarding excess and deficiency funds in the up-island school district. Ms. Miller agreed to both revisions. Ms. Mitchell had no corrections. With the edits noted, Ms. Miller confirmed the motion had been seconded and proceeded with a
The minutes record this vote without a count or names, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to approve but requested two edits: (1) clarifying that his concern about reopening the warrant was tied to a specific town bylaw and (2) adding the amount discussed regarding excess and deficiency funds in the up-island school district. Ms. Miller agreed to both revisions. Ms. Mitchell had no corrections. With the edits noted, Ms. Miller confirmed the motion had been seconded and proceeded with a roll call vote. Motion:.” (Motion: Manter)
Approve the March 5th, 2025, Meeting Minutes
Approve the March 5th, 2025, Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the March 5th, 2025, Meeting Minutes. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye. The motion was approved unanimously. New Business Energy Committee Appointment: John Stanwood Ms. Miller introduced John Stanwood’s appointment to t.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Appoint John Stanwood to the Energy Committee until the next appointment period
Appoint John Stanwood to the Energy Committee until the next appointment period
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to appoint John Stanwood to the Energy Committee until the next appointment period. Cindy Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye. The motion was approved unanimously. Meg Carmen re: Fundraising for Cemetery Fence Repair Ms. Miller introduced Meg Carmen’s proposal for a fundrais.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Continue participation and authorize Town Administrator Jen Rand to sign the joint application
Continue participation and authorize Town Administrator Jen Rand to sign the joint application
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to continue participation and authorize Town Administrator Jen Rand to sign the joint application. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye. The motion was approved unanimously, and Ms. Rand confirmed she would sign the application. Liz Durkee Re: Climate Resilience Grant Application Liz.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Approve a letter of support for the grant and authorize Town Administrator Jen Rand to sign it on behalf of the Select Board
Approve a letter of support for the grant and authorize Town Administrator Jen Rand to sign it on behalf of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Skipper Manter made a motion to approve a letter of support for the grant and authorize Town Administrator Jen Rand to sign it on behalf of the Select Board. Cindy Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter The motion was approved unanimously. Liz thanked the board for their support and said she would follow up once the grant application was submitted. Vote to.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Approve and sign both warrants
Approve and sign both warrants
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve and sign both warrants. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye. The motion was approved unanimously. Ms. Miller confirmed that the board would sign the documents, and the meeting moved on to the next agenda item..” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the County Umbrella Agreement
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the County Umbrella Agreement
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the County Umbrella Agreement. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye. The motion was approved unanimously. Public Information Piece Regarding the Override Town Administrator Jen Rand presented a public information docu.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Adjourn
Adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye. Meeting Adjourned @ 5:20 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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