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August 6, 2025
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Cynthia Mitchell, Skipper Manter, Jessica Miller
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the July 30, 2025, minutes, and
Approve the July 30, 2025, minutes, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the July 30, 2025, minutes, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Discussion: noted a couple of minor grammatical corrections and also corrected that in the section on the home rule petition, the income limit should be “150%,” not “$150,000”. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). New Business ZBA Appointment – Casey Decker until 2027 & Sebastian Hiatt – Alternate until 2026 Casey Decker.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Appoint Casey Decker as a full member until the 2027 annual appointment period, and
Appoint Casey Decker as a full member until the 2027 annual appointment period, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to appoint Casey Decker as a full member until the 2027 annual appointment period, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Discussion: Casey was moving from alternate to full member; attendance was not required for the appointment. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Sebastian Hiatt (Alternate).” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Appoint Sebastian Hyatt as an alternate until 2026, and
Appoint Sebastian Hyatt as an alternate until 2026, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to appoint Sebastian Hyatt as an alternate until 2026, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Mr. Hiatt expressed his gratitude for the appointment. Ms. Miller noted his service on the Affordable Housing C.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Accept $5,000 from the WT Library Foundation, restricted for library supplies, and
Accept $5,000 from the WT Library Foundation, restricted for library supplies, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter moved to accept $5,000 from the WT Library Foundation, restricted for library supplies, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Finance Department - Director Job Description Current Reporting Structure & Department Reorganization Ms. Rand.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Give the Town Accountant (Chelsea Joiner) supervisory authority over the Treasurer/Collector and Assistant Treasurer/Collector, contingent upon auditor approval, and
Give the Town Accountant (Chelsea Joiner) supervisory authority over the Treasurer/Collector and Assistant Treasurer/Collector, contingent upon auditor approval, and
Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to give the Town Accountant (Chelsea Joiner) supervisory authority over the Treasurer/Collector and Assistant Treasurer/Collector, contingent upon auditor approval, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Nay. The motion passed (2–1). Old Business Deputy Emergency Manager Roles & Responsibilities A review of “Roles and Responsibilities” for the Emergency M.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Adjourn, and
Adjourn, and
From the minutes
“Mr. Manter made a motion to adjourn, and Ms. Miller seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed unanimously (3–0). Meeting Adjourned at 5:38 p.m..” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
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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