Tisbury public meetings in 2023
208 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Personnel Board
The Tisbury Personnel Board is meeting virtually to vote on entering executive session for strategy sessions related to negotiations with nonunion personnel. The board will not reconvene in open session after the executive session.
- Vote to enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g) for nonunion personnel negotiations
- Meeting held virtually only via Zoom
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is meeting virtually to vote on entering an executive session for strategy and negotiations with nonunion personnel. The board will not reconvene in open session after the executive session, and the meeting will then adjourn.
- Vote to enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g)
- Strategy session for negotiations with nonunion personnel
- No reconvening in open session
- Virtual-only meeting via Zoom
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting to review minutes, hear a health agent report, and consider several disposal works (septic) applications. They will also discuss the FY'25 budget, State Revolving Fund warrant articles, and approve bills and 2024 food permits.
- Disposal works applications for 4453 Tashmoo Pond Farm LLC/67 Lamberts Cove Rd, 4458 Doug Reece/210 Head of Pond Rd, 4459 Gregory Moye/90 Edgartown Rd
- Disposal works application approved by agent: 3961 Island Elderly Housing/421 Edgartown Rd
- FY'25 Budget discussion
- State Revolving Fund warrant articles
- 2024 Food Permits approval
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a subdivision special permit at Tashmoo Woods. The board will also discuss FY 2025 budget matters, including potential fee increases and adding a part-time administrative assistant.
- Continued public hearing for Tashmoo Woods subdivision permit at Cove Rd, Sandpiper Lane, and Bayberry Lane
- Pre-application discussion for a multiple family dwelling at 165 Weaver Lane
- Fence installation application at 145 Beach Rd
- Discussion of FY 2025 department budget and potential part-time administrative assistant
- Discussion regarding FY 2025 fee schedule increases
Personnel Board
The Tisbury Personnel Board will meet to discuss the budget for Emergency Medical Technician positions, receive a Human Resources update, and review vacancies and succession planning. The board will also consider articles and approve minutes from the November 17 meeting.
- Budget discussion for Emergency Medical Technician positions
- Human Resources update
- Vacancies and succession planning review
- Town Report consideration
- Approval of minutes from November 17, 2023
Personnel Board
The Tisbury Personnel Board is meeting to discuss the budget for Emergency Medical Technicians, review human resources updates, and address vacancies and succession planning. The board will also review the Town Report and approve minutes from the November 17, 2023 meeting.
- Budget for Emergency Medical Technician A positions
- Human Resources update
- Vacancies and succession planning
- Town Report review
- Approval of minutes from 11.17.23
Open Space & Recreation Committee
The committee will meet virtually to approve minutes from November 30, 2023. Members will discuss the 2024 park budget with Kirk Metell.
- Discussion of Park 2024 budget with Kirk Metell
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss capital planning and review minutes from previous meetings. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.
- Discussion of Capital Planning
- Approval of minutes from 9/6/23, 9/20/23, 9/27/23, 10/4/23, 10/25/23, 11/8/23, 11/29/23
Tisbury Water Works
The Tisbury Water Works Board of Commissioners will discuss the Summer Street project contract, a new water tank, quarterly billing, a new copier, and changing a part-time secretary position to full-time. They will also approve minutes from November 14 and schedule the next meeting.
- Summer Street project contract
- Discussion on new water tank
- Quarterly billing
- New copier
- Part-time department secretary position change to full-time administrative secretary
Tisbury Climate Committee
The Tisbury Climate Committee is meeting to review its November minutes and discuss updates on the upcoming Town Meeting, a DOT public meeting, and several ongoing projects. These include a Flood Plain By-Law, Eversource and the Cape and Vineyard Electric Compact, the ETIPP energy initiative, invasive species questions, a seawall grant, Tisbury School solar, and Green Communities work at the Senior Center. The committee will also consider a request from VSEC for a representative and prepare its annual report due in January.
- Flood Plain By-Law update
- Eversource and Cape and Vineyard Electric Compact update
- ETIPP (Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project) update
- Seawall grant update
- Tisbury School solar update
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board will meet remotely to continue public hearings on a definitive subdivision plan for Paradise Land Trust at 60 Kuffies Point Way and a modification to the Tashmoo Woods subdivision special permit. The board will also deliberate on a written decision for the Martha's Vineyard Community Services thrift store expansion at 34 Lagoon Pond Rd. New business includes Master Plan updates, discussions on the Mercy Bell and Sawyer Realty Group applications, and approval of contracts and bills.
- Continued public hearing: Definitive Subdivision Plan, Paradise Land Trust, 60 Kuffies Point Way, Assessor's Parcel 58-A-01
- Continued public hearing: Tashmoo Woods subdivision special permit modification, Cove Rd, Sandpiper Lane, Bayberry Lane
- Deliberations/written decision: Martha's Vineyard Community Services Thrift Store expansion, 34 Lagoon Pond Rd, AP 9-B-9.1
- Discussion: Mercy Bell Application, AP 21-B-30, 221 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Rd
- Bills payable: Payroll $1,603.56, 51Art-MVMinutes $800.00, Dan Doyle $1,300.00, Shirley's Hardware $35.94, Da Rosas $69.99
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will review and vote on warrant articles for the January Special Town Meeting. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes and routine reports.
- Vote on January Special Town Meeting warrant articles
- Approval of minutes from multiple prior meetings
- Discussion of late-filed articles
Select Board
This agenda contains only the agenda item and two attached PDF documents, with no listed discussion or decision items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with substantive topics deferred to the attached materials.
- Agenda item with two attached PDF documents
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board accepted the Consolidated Town Hall Task Group's recommendation to build a new 10,000 sq ft town hall on town-owned land at 55 West William Street, with an estimated cost of $15M. The board also voted to forego a January 11, 2024 Special Town Meeting, continued a wastewater public hearing, and approved several operational changes for the Council on Aging.
- Accepted recommendation for new town hall at 55 West William Street, estimated $15M
- Voted to forego January 11, 2024 Special Town Meeting (2-1 vote)
- Continued wastewater capacity public hearing to December 20, 2023
- Approved Council on Aging changes: hours 8am-4pm, 3 part-time employees, director payroll authority
- Approved $10,000 request to scope updated Harbor Management Plan
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting jointly with the Master Plan Steering Committee to review and potentially vote to adopt the Draft Implementation Program for the town's Master Plan. They will also discuss the timeline for rolling out the Master Plan report. The meeting is a hybrid session held at the MV Museum.
- Review/revise Draft Implementation Program
- Vote to Adopt Implementation Program
- Master Plan report rollout timeline discussion
Select Board
This agenda consists solely of two documents indicating that the December 1, 2023 Select Board meeting is canceled. No business items are listed for discussion or decision.
- Meeting canceled for December 1, 2023
Select Board
The scheduled meeting for November 29, 2023, has been canceled and is to be rescheduled. The agenda contained only procedural items regarding the closing of the warrant for the January 11, 2024 Special Town Meeting.
- Meeting canceled and to be rescheduled
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board will discuss and vote on pending contracts with Barrett Planning Group and Jonathan Silverstein for zoning bylaw recodification, and initiate Phase 1 of the TZBL re-codification. They will also review warrant articles for a January 2024 Special Town Meeting, and begin work on the FY 2025 fee schedule and budget.
- Vote on contracts with Barrett Planning Group, LLC and Jonathan Silverstein for TZBL recodification
- Initiate Phase 1 of TZBL Re-codification Proposal
- Final review of Warrant Articles for Special Town Meeting on January 11, 2024
- Initial review of Fee Schedule and Planning Board Budget for FY 2025
- Bills payable: $1,050.00 for meeting minutes
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss reserve fund transfer requests, the capital plan, and articles for the January Special Town Meeting warrant. The agenda includes reports from the Department of Public Works director, town administrator, and finance director.
- Reserve Fund Transfer Requests
- Capital Plan review
- Review of January Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting to discuss the opioid settlement and consider approval of Disposal Works Approvals (DWAs) for two properties. The agenda includes a Health Agent report and bills/permits for approval, with no new or old business items.
- Opioid settlement discussion
- DWA for Ruben Aranzabe at 59 Mariner Rd (24-A-60)
- DWA for Tashmoo Pond Farm LLC at 67 Lamberts Cove Rd (39-A-8)
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting remotely to discuss new business, including a progress report on a bylaw recodification contract, draft warrant articles for a January 11th Special Town Meeting, and funding to fill an empty administrative assistant position, possibly shared with the ZBA and Conservation Commission. The board will also review minutes from November 1st and address old business, including the upcoming meeting calendar and department updates.
- Bylaw recodification contract progress report
- Draft warrant articles for January 11th Special Town Meeting
- Funding and filling empty administrative assistant position, possibly shared with ZBA and Con Com
- Bills payable: payroll $1500.00, 51 Art-MVMinutes $500.00
- Upcoming TPB meetings on November 29th, December 6th, and December 20th
Tisbury Climate Committee
The Tisbury Climate Committee is meeting to review minutes, consider a warrant article for solar installation, and follow up on the Master Plan discussion. They will also receive updates on various projects including flood plain by-law, Eversource, and the Tisbury School solar project.
- Consideration of warrant article for solar installation
- Follow up to Master Plan discussion
- Update on Flood Plain By-Law
- Update on Eversource – Cape and Vineyard Electric Compact
- Update on Tisbury School solar
Personnel Board
The Personnel Board will discuss the Town Report, Human Resources Report, vacation policies, hiring and recruitment, and a bylaw. They will also vote to approve the meeting minutes from October 20, 2023.
- Review of Town Report and Human Resources Report
- Discussion on vacation policies
- Discussion on hiring and recruitment
- Review of a bylaw
- Approval of meeting minutes from October 20, 2023
Personnel Board
The Tisbury Personnel Board will discuss the town's human resources report, vacation policies, hiring and recruitment, and a bylaw. The meeting will also include approval of the October 20, 2023 meeting minutes.
- Review of Town Report Human Resources Report
- Discussion of vacation policies
- Discussion of hiring and recruitment
- Review of a bylaw
- Approval of meeting minutes from October 20, 2023
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting remotely to conduct several continued public hearings, including a definitive subdivision plan for Paradise Land Trust at 60 Kuffies Point Way, a modification to the Tashmoo Woods subdivision special permit, and the Martha's Vineyard Community Services thrift store expansion at 34 Lagoon Pond Rd. The board will also review two pending ANR plans presented by Charles Gilstad of Sourati Engineering Group, discuss master plan updates and curb cuts, and handle administrative items like bills payable and a vote on the Planning Board Department Administrator position.
- Continued public hearing: Definitive Subdivision Plan, Paradise Land Trust, 60 Kuffies Point Way, AP 58-A-01
- Continued public hearing: Tashmoo Woods subdivision special permit modification, Cove Rd, Sandpiper Ln, Bayberry Ln
- Continued public hearing: MV Community Services Thrift Store expansion, 34 Lagoon Pond Rd, AP 9-B-9.1
- Review of two ANR plans: AP 14-B2.3-46 Red Buoy Ln and AP 15-B-10/15-B-17.2
- Bills payable: Payroll $1,722.00; 51Art-MVMinutes $750.00
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is holding public hearings on the FY2024 tax rate classification, a wastewater capacity management policy, and a proposed change to the Harbor Department fee schedule. The board will also consider reserve fund transfers, appointments, and a special town meeting scheduled for January 11, 2024.
- Public Hearing: FY2024 tax rate classification and local property class allocation
- Continued Public Hearing: Article IX Wastewater Capacity Management Policy
- Public Hearing: Harbor Department Fee Schedule change
- Reserve Fund Transfer: Generator Rental Fee, Kirk Metell
- Special Town Meeting: January 11, 2024, 7:00 PM, Martha's Vineyard Regional High School Performing Arts Center
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board voted to keep the residential tax exemption at 22% and the commercial shift at 0 for FY2024, setting the residential tax rate at $8.08 per $1,000. They also approved appointments, reserve fund transfers, and discussed a proposed 10% increase in harbor fees. A public hearing on wastewater regulations was continued to December 6, 2023.
- Residential tax exemption kept at 22%, commercial shift at 0; residential tax rate $8.08 per $1,000
- Appointed Greg Monka as Owner's Project Manager for temporary town hall modular building at High Point Lane
- Approved reserve fund transfer of $30,831.75 for police station generator rental
- Approved reserve fund transfer of $6,500.18 for Animal Control Office stipend
- Discussed 10% harbor fee increase for 2024, including dockage fees and unpermitted dinghy retrieval fee
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health will hold a public hearing on nitrogen regulations and consider a request from the Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors (CCIAOR) for reconsideration of those regulations. The board will also discuss lead line replacement at property sale and transfer, ARPA wastewater grants, and upgrades of older septic technologies.
- Public hearing on nitrogen regulations
- CCIAOR request for reconsideration of nitrogen regulations
- Lead line replacement at sale and transfer
- ARPA wastewater grants
- Upgrade of older technologies at transfer
Tisbury Climate Committee
The Tisbury Climate Committee is meeting to review its October minutes, discuss the Master Plan Committee, and receive updates on several climate-related projects including a flood plain by-law, Eversource and Cape and Vineyard Electric Compact, the ETIPP energy transition project, invasive species, a seawall grant, Tisbury School solar, and Green Communities at the Senior Center. The committee will also plan its annual report due in January and schedule the next meeting.
- Discussion with Master Plan Committee
- Flood Plain By-Law update
- Eversource – Cape and Vineyard Electric Compact update
- Seawall grant update
- Tisbury School solar update
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board will hold a joint meeting with the Finance and Advisory Committee and the Master Plan Steering Committee to discuss the financial components of the Master Plan process. The board will also review two pending Approval Not Required (ANR) plans, discuss a contract for the zoning bylaw recodification, and address other administrative matters.
- Review of two ANR plans by Charles Gilstad of Sourati Engineering Group: AP 14-B2.3-46 Red Buoy Lane and AP 15-B-10 and 15-B-17.2
- Discussion and initiation of Phase 1 of the TZBL Recodification Proposal
- Discussion of Planning & Zoning administrative assistant position, including job description and funding
- Progress report on possible reinstatement of wastewater commissioners
- Bills payable include $36,085.00 to Barrett Planning Group and $1,568.60 for payroll
Planning Board
The Tisbury and West Tisbury Planning Boards are holding a joint meeting to facilitate informal discussions with abutters. The meeting focuses on understanding road access issues and increased traffic on Red Coat Hill Road and Shubael Weeks Road.
- Informal discussion with abutters on Red Coat Hill Road and Shubael Weeks Road
- Discussion regarding road access and traffic issues between Tisbury and West Tisbury
- Participation from Land Bank, Island Housing Trust, and local Fire Chiefs
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to review a waiver request from Northern Pines, a subdivision. The board will also consider plans from Packer and an application from the Paradise Land Trust. The agenda includes several documents related to these items, including a letter about power concerns and a map of noticed properties.
- Waiver request letter from Northern Pines
- Form C plan and easement plan from Packer
- Paradise Land Trust application
- Letter from John Packer re: Northern Pines power concerns
- DRI 740 Northern Pines Farm Subdivision decision (recorded 2023-08-11)
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board and the Consolidated Town Hall Task Group are meeting jointly to discuss the task group's report and determine next steps. They will also consider dates for a Special Town Meeting. The meeting is a hybrid session held at the Emergency Services Facility.
- Consolidated Town Hall Task Group report to Select Board
- Discussion of next steps for the town hall project
- Consideration of Special Town Meeting dates
Tisbury Climate Committee
The Tisbury Climate Committee is meeting to review prior minutes and discuss climate goals with Erik Blake, as well as Climate Action Plan initiatives with Keith McGuire. They will also receive updates on several projects, including a flood plain by-law, Eversource and the Cape and Vineyard Electric Compact, the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project, invasive species questions, a seawall grant, Tisbury School solar, and Green Communities Senior Center. The meeting includes scheduling a joint session with the Master Plan Steering subcommittee.
- Flood Plain By-Law update
- Eversource – Cape and Vineyard Electric Compact update
- ETIPP – Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project update
- Seawall grant update
- Tisbury School solar update
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board approved a new license for the storage of flammable liquids at Tisbury Elementary School, 40 West William Street, to support temporary heating during construction. The board also approved Halloween road closures, bay scallop opening dates, and set a public hearing for proposed harbor fee increases. Several appointments were made, including a new building commissioner and police officer.
- Approved flammable storage license for Tisbury Elementary School, expiring one year from issuance
- Approved Halloween road closures on Main Street West and parking restrictions on Spring, Center, and Church Streets
- Approved bay scallop opening dates starting October 28 for recreational and October 30 for commercial fishing
- Set public hearing for November 15 on proposed 10% harbor fee increases and higher non-resident dinghy/kayak sticker fees
- Appointed Greg Monka as Building Commissioner and Troy Vanderhoop as Police Officer
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is holding a joint meeting with the Finance Committee and the Consolidated Town Hall Task Group. The agenda includes a presentation of the Task Group's research and development findings and a discussion among the three bodies. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation of findings from the Consolidated Town Hall Task Group
- Discussion with the Finance Committee and Planning Board
Select Board
This meeting agenda for the Tisbury Select Board on October 25, 2023, lists only the agenda item itself, with no substantive business items detailed. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate, as no decisions, discussions, or specific actions are listed.
- No substantive items listed on the agenda
Finance & Advisory Committee
This is a joint meeting of the Finance and Advisory Committee, the Consolidated Town Hall Task Group, and the Planning Board. The only substantive item is a report from the Town Hall Task Group; the rest of the agenda is call to order and adjournment.
- Report from Consolidated Town Hall Task Group
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting to handle routine business and several regulatory items. They will review proposed nitrogen regulations and a proposed lead water line regulation, consider ARPA wastewater grant applications, and discuss personnel matters, including staff job descriptions, in an executive session. The agenda also includes approvals of DWAs (disposal works agreements), bills, permits, and an inspector update.
- Proposed nitrogen regulations
- Proposed lead water line regulation
- ARPA wastewater grant applications review
- Robert & Deborah Quilty/State Road/8-D-2.3 DWA
- BOH staff job descriptions and personnel discussion
Personnel Board
The Tisbury Personnel Board will meet to discuss the Cost of Living Adjustment policy and the pay scale placement for the Deputy Fire Chief. The board will also review a Human Resources report on vacancies and hires, and consider a code of conduct. Approval of previous meeting minutes is also on the agenda.
- Cost of Living Adjustment policy discussion
- Deputy Fire Chief scale placement discussion
- Human Resources report on vacancies and hires
- Code of conduct consideration
- Approval of meeting minutes from August 16 and September 22, 2023
Personnel Board
The Tisbury Personnel Board is meeting to discuss a Cost of Living Adjustment policy and the pay scale placement for the Deputy Fire Chief position. The board will also review a Human Resources report on vacancies and hires, discuss a code of conduct, and approve meeting minutes from August 16 and September 22, 2023.
- Cost of Living Adjustment policy discussion
- Deputy Fire Chief scale placement discussion
- Human Resources report on vacancies and hires
- Code of conduct discussion
- Approval of meeting minutes from 8.16.23 and 9.22.23
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to review the Tashmoo Woods application, including a presentation and related documents. The board will consider a special permit application for the property, referencing a 1995 amended permit and a 1983 subdivision plan. The agenda includes materials for the Tashmoo Woods project and abutter maps.
- Review of Tashmoo Woods application received July 28, 2023
- Tashmoo Cove Realty special permit as amended September 27, 1995
- Chappaquonset definitive subdivision plan by SMI Financial Corp, 1983
- Exhibit C restrictions and abutter map for Tashmoo Woods
Tisbury Climate Committee
The committee will review minutes from the September meeting and receive updates on several climate-related initiatives. Discussion topics include flood plain by-laws, solar projects, and energy transition partnerships.
- Flood Plain By-Law update
- Eversource Cape and Vineyard Electric Compact update
- ETIPP Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project update
- Tisbury School solar project update
- Green Communities Senior Center update
Tisbury Water Works
The Tisbury Water Works Board will discuss three abatement requests (accounts #2056, #32, #2007), changes to the part-time secretary's hours, and the superintendent's report. The meeting is procedural with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.
- Abatement request Account #2056 (Marian Lipke)
- Abatement request Account #32 (Little Chop LLC)
- Abatement request Account #2007 (Juliana Duarte)
- Changes to the Part Time Secretary’s hours
- Superintendent's report
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board held a hybrid meeting on October 11, 2023, approving minutes, an all-alcohol license for Artcliff Diner, and supporting a Halloween parade and two funding opportunities. The board also continued a public hearing on wastewater regulations to November 15th.
- Approved all-alcohol license for Artcliff Diner, 39 Beach Road (2-0-1)
- Supported Halloween parade on Oct 31, 2023, with road closure request
- Authorized inclusion in Senator Markey's letter for Water Resource Development Act funding
- Supported letter for MVC Complete Neighborhood Grant Program for housing
- Continued wastewater capacity management policy hearing to Nov 15
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is holding a meeting on October 11, 2023. The agenda consists solely of the agenda item itself, with a revised version provided. No substantive business items are listed.
- Agenda item only; revised agenda document available
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health will meet to discuss the Targeted Wastewater Management Plan and nitrogen regulations, review ARPA wastewater grant applications, and consider a FY24 nursing contract with Island Health Care. The meeting includes a public hearing and an executive session, but no appointments or shared inspector items are scheduled.
- Targeted Wastewater Management Plan/Nitrogen regulations
- ARPA wastewater grant applications review
- Island Health Care (IHC) FY24 Nursing Contract
- Bills and permits for approval
- Executive session
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is holding a regular meeting on October 4, 2023. The agenda includes a postponed public hearing and review of a Form C plan application for Packer Road, with supporting documents available.
- Postponed public hearing
- Form C plan application for Packer Road
- Review of road profile for Packer Road
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board and Master Plan Steering Committee are meeting jointly to continue work on the town's Master Plan. They will review edits to the Implementation Program, discuss new visuals for the commercial district, and plan an upcoming virtual presentation. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Review of Implementation Program working group edits
- Discussion of new commercial district visuals
- Planning for October 17th virtual presentation
- Recap of presentation and open house
- Public comment period
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board voted to appoint two alternates to the Natural Resources Advisory Committee, approved an addendum supporting the Mass Save Community First Partnership with Vineyard Power, transferred $43,000 from reserves for ambulance equipment, and supported a fire hydrant grant. They also set the 2024 Town Meeting date and discussed a pocket park request for trash cans and benches.
- Appointed John Packer and Lynne Fraker as alternates to the Natural Resources Advisory Committee
- Approved addendum for Mass Save Community First Partnership with Vineyard Power (partner receives $60,000)
- Approved $43,000 reserve fund transfer for ambulance equipment
- Approved letter of support for fire hydrant grant (town's portion $12,500)
- Set Town Meeting date for May 28, 2024
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including Mass Save energy efficiency programs, a reserve fund transfer for the ambulance, a letter of support for a fire hydrant grant, setting the date for Town Meeting, and the Stone Bank Project's Pocket Park. The board will also receive updates on the library project, consolidated town hall, traffic safety committee, and dinghy dock.
- Appointments to Natural Resources Advisory Committee: John Packer, Jeffrey Canha, Lynne Fraker, Tom Hopkins
- Discussion and vote on Richard Andre Mass Save Energy Efficiency Programs
- Reserve Fund Transfer for Ambulance
- Letter of Support for Fire Hydrant Grant
- Setting the Date for Town Meeting
Select Board
This is a joint meeting of the Tisbury Select Board, Personnel Board, and Finance and Advisory Committee. The agenda includes discussion and votes on the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) formula and the treatment of employees with more than one job or dual positions. No other substantive items are listed.
- Discussion and vote on Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) formula
- Discussion and vote on employees with more than one job or dual positions
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee, Select Board, and Personnel Board will meet jointly to discuss and vote on the cost of living adjustment (COLA) formula and the treatment of employees holding more than one job or dual positions. The meeting is a hybrid session held at the Katharine Cornell Theatre.
- Discussion and vote on Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) formula
- Discussion on employees with more than one job or dual positions
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health will meet to discuss ARPA wastewater grant applications, a targeted wastewater management plan, a rodent infestation at Sun Storage, and preliminary review of Health Agent applications. Revisions to the Nitrogen Regulation are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing on ARPA wastewater grant applications
- Targeted Wastewater Management Plan discussion
- Sun Storage rodent infestation review
- Preliminary review of Health Agent applications
- Revisions to Nitrogen Regulation
Personnel Board
The board will consider a classification bylaw for the principal assessor position and review training quotes. A human resources report and discussion of vacancies and excess vacation time are also on the agenda.
- Principal assessor classification bylaw discussion
- Training quotes review
- Human resources report
- Vacancies discussion
- Excess vacation time discussion
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is holding a public presentation on the town's Master Plan. The meeting will recap the project, present the Implementation Program, and solicit public input on Master Plan goals. This is a discussion and input session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Public presentation of the Tisbury Master Plan
- Implementation Program presentation on key issues and opportunities
- Public input session on Master Plan goals
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a letter regarding special events fees, the cost of living adjustment (COLA) calculation, and an orientation on municipal finance and levy limits. The agenda also includes committee reports and planning for future meetings. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Special Events Fees Letter
- Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Calculation
- Orientation to Municipal Finance and Levy Limit Calculation
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the implementation of the Master Plan. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed.
- Discussion of Master Plan Implementation
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board held a routine meeting, making several appointments and approvals. They appointed Tom Perry as Temporary Local Inspector, renamed the Waterways Committee to the Natural Resources Advisory Committee, and appointed five members to that committee. They also approved a Common Victualler License for Artcliff Diner and accepted a $250 donation to the Senior Center. The board continued a public hearing on wastewater regulations and discussed various town projects.
- Appointed Tom Perry as Temporary Local Inspector through end of 2023
- Renamed Waterways Committee to Natural Resources Advisory Committee and appointed 5 members
- Approved Common Victualler License for Artcliff Diner, 39 Beach Road
- Accepted $250 donation from Bridge Group to Senior Center
- Continued public hearing on Article IX Wastewater Capacity Management Policy to October 11
Select Board
This is a routine Select Board meeting agenda with only the agenda item listed. No substantive decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.
- Agenda item only; no specific actions listed
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health will hold a public hearing on nitrogen regulations, review an algae bloom response, and discuss a COVID after-action report. The meeting also includes updates on wastewater management plans and ARPA funding applications.
- Public hearing on nitrogen regulations
- COVID After Action Report discussion
- Algae bloom response review
- Targeted Wastewater Management Plan update
- ARPA wastewater funding applications
The Board of Health voted unanimously to approve two ARPA grant applications for wastewater system upgrades—one in the Tashmoo Watershed and one in the Lagoon Pond Watershed. A proposed NitROE system for the Lagoon Pond Watershed was also approved. Commissioners agreed to set the effective date of recent nitrogen regulation changes to January 1, 2024.
- Approved ARPA wastewater grant for Tashmoo Watershed upgrade (unanimous)
- Approved ARPA wastewater grant for Lagoon Pond Watershed upgrade (unanimous)
- Approved proposed NitROE system for Lagoon Pond Watershed
- Set effective date of nitrogen regulation changes to Jan 1 2024
Tisbury Water Works
The Tisbury Board of Water Commissioners will hold a public hearing on miscellaneous bills and discuss contracts for water main replacement on Summer Street. They will also consider several abatement requests and an elevated tank cleaning at High Point Lane.
- Public hearing on miscellaneous bills
- Environmental Partners Water Main Replacement Contract for Summer Street
- Fenner Construction Water Main Replacement Contract for Summer Street
- Abatement requests for accounts #1762 (Burns), #804 (Art Cliff Stanley), #1287 (Pinkham), and revoked #355 (Gallucci)
- Elevated tank cleaning at High Point Lane
Tisbury Climate Committee
The committee approved the August 7 meeting minutes and received updates from Town Administrator Jay Grande on various municipal projects. Discussions focused on energy efficiency, sea level rise mitigation, and the hiring of a part-time Facilities Manager.
- Approved minutes of August 7, 2023
- Decided Dan Phelan will attend Tisbury School construction meeting and site visit to review solar planning
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to approve minutes from six prior meetings and discuss a draft letter to the select board about special event fees. The agenda is otherwise routine, with committee reports and future meeting planning. No votes on specific dollar amounts or projects are listed.
- Discussion of draft letter to select board about special event fees
- Approval of minutes from 3/22/23, 4/5/23, 5/17/23, 6/21/23, 7/20/23, 8/10/23
The committee discussed a draft letter to the Select Board regarding special event fees, noting that the Town is undervaluing its staffing time and energy. Members reviewed the Beach Road Music Festival contract and recommended renegotiating community contribution clauses and increasing deposits to $100,000. No formal votes were taken on the letter or fee changes during this meeting.
- Approved minutes from 3/22/23 and 4/5/23 (4-0-2)
- Approved minutes from 5/17/23, 6/21/23, 7/20/23, and 8/10/23 (6-0-0)
- Recommended renegotiating the community contribution clause for Innovation Arts and Entertainment
- Suggested increasing the event deposit to $100,000
- Recommended the Town designate or hire staff to enforce event contract terms
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting remotely to discuss several pre-applications, including a proposal by the Tashmoo Wood Property Owners Association, a modification of a 2012 special permit for the Black Dog Restaurant, and a possible special permit for a thrift store. The board will also review a legal services agreement with Attorney Jonathan Silverstein and discuss other administrative items.
- Pre-application meeting with Ross Seavey re: Tashmoo Wood Property Owners Association
- Pre-application meeting with Black Dog Restaurant new owners re: modification of 2012 Special Permit in Waterfront Commercial District
- Pre-application meeting with Jessica Tartell re: Community Services/Thrift Store possible Special Permit in Waterside Management Area
- Discussion of proposed contract with Attorney Jonathan Silverstein for FY24 legal services
- Bills payable: $4,471.30 total (payroll $3,171.30, MVC consultant Dan Doyle $1,300.00)
The Planning Board approved funding for refreshments for upcoming Master Plan public sessions. The board also held three pre-application meetings to discuss potential special permits for property owners and businesses. No final decisions were made on the permit applications.
- Approved $350.00 budget for September 22 and 23 Master Plan meetings (3-0)
- Approved bills payable totaling $4,471.30 (3-0)
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is holding a joint meeting with the Master Plan Steering Committee to review vision statements and diagrams for commercial districts, and to review the draft Implementation Plan. They will also discuss logistics for a public rollout event and recap an August meeting with town staff. The meeting is a working session focused on the Master Plan update.
- Review Vision statements & diagrams for commercial districts
- Review Draft Implementation Plan with updates by Barrett Planning Group
- Discuss logistics for public Master Plan rollout event
- Recap meeting with Town Staff in August
- Review project timeline
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with no public hearings, appointments, or bills payable listed at the time of posting. The agenda consists of board discussions under new/old business, department updates, and scheduling the next meeting for September 6th, 2023.
- No public hearings scheduled
- No appointments listed
- No bills payable at time of posting
- Next regular meeting set for September 6th, 2023
- Correspondence: Martha's Vineyard Commission meeting schedule
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board approved a provisional 15-acre boat anchorage area in Lagoon Pond, closed to shellfishing from April to October, pending review by the Waterways Committee. They also allowed small vessels under 18 feet to anchor in Lake Tashmoo while actively shellfishing, and supported several housing-related initiatives, including a regional application for the Complete Neighborhoods Initiative and a request to explore municipal employee housing.
- Approved provisional anchorage area in Lagoon Pond (15 acres, closed to shellfishing April-October)
- Allowed small vessels under 18 feet to anchor in Lake Tashmoo while actively shellfishing
- Approved letter of support for Tashmoo dinghy dock Notice of Intent application
- Authorized Town Administrator to provide testimony on housing bank legislation
- Approved one-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road, on 9/22/2023
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including the anchorage area in Lagoon Pond, small vessel anchoring in Lake Tashmoo, a Notice of Intent application for the Tashmoo Dinghy Dock, and the Beach Road Weekend Music Festival. The board will also consider appointments, meeting minutes, and the Town Administrator's report, which includes housing-related letters and a one-day alcohol license.
- Anchorage Area, Lagoon Pond
- Small Vessel Anchoring, Lake Tashmoo
- Tashmoo Dinghy Dock, Notice of Intent Application
- Beach Road Weekend Music Festival
- Bills payable warrants totaling over $12 million (informational)
The Select Board approved new anchoring regulations for Lagoon Pond and Lake Tashmoo and authorized support for regional housing initiatives. The Board also appointed members to the Personnel Board and the Legislative Delegation on Housing Issues.
- Appointed James Rogers to the Personnel Board for a two-year term (3-0)
- Appointed Victor Capoccia and Caitlin Burbidge to the Legislative Delegation on Housing Issues (3-0)
- Provisionally approved a 15-acre boat anchoring area in Lagoon Pond (3-0)
- Approved anchoring for vessels under 18 feet in Lake Tashmoo while actively shellfishing (3-0)
- Approved the Tashmoo dinghy dock Notice of Intent application subject to Harbormaster approval (3-0)
- Supported a presentation on the Complete Neighborhoods Initiative (3-0)
- Requested the MVC investigate funding for municipal employee and emergency services workforce housing (3-0)
- Authorized Town Administrator to provide testimony for housing bank legislation (3-0)
Personnel Board
The board approved meeting minutes from April, May, and June 2023. Members discussed the classification and compensation of the Deputy Fire Chief and requested updated job descriptions to reflect current duties before the budget process.
- Approved 4.28.23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 5.19.23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 6.16.23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting remotely to deliberate and review a written decision for a special permit application for Safe Harbor Marina, and to consider two Form A-ANR (approval not required) applications for subdivisions on Lagoon Pond Road. The board will also discuss updates on the Mt. Aldworth neighborhood, signage for Nina's Dine n Dash, and other business.
- Deliberation on Special Permit for Safe Harbor Marina, AP 9-B-2
- Form A-ANR for Jefrey DuBard at 44 & 51 Lagoon Pond Rd, AP 9-A-18.1, 9-A-20, 9-A-21
- Form A-ANR for Amelia Hambrecht at 187 Lagoon Pond Rd, AP 12-D-24
- Bills payable: Payroll $2,730.55, 51Art-MVMinutes $500.00, Barrett Planning Group LLC $14,041.79
- Discussion re: Mt. Aldworth Neighborhood and Nina's Dine n Dash signage
The Planning Board approved a special permit for Safe Harbor Marina and endorsed an Approval Not Required (ANR) for 187 Lagoon Pond Road. A separate ANR for 44 & 51 Lagoon Pond Road was referred to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission. The Board also discussed Master Plan updates and zoning recodification.
- Approved special permit for Safe Harbor Marina (5-0)
- Endorsed Approval Not Required for 187 Lagoon Pond Road (5-0)
- Referred ANR for 44 & 51 Lagoon Pond Road to Martha’s Vineyard Commission (5-0)
- Approved meeting minutes for April 5 and May 17, 2023 (4-0)
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health will discuss a Targeted Wastewater Management Plan, consider ARPA funding applications, and review revisions to the Health Agent job description. They will also vote on permits and bills.
- Targeted Wastewater Management Plan discussion
- ARPA funding applications
- Revisions to Health Agent job description
- Michele Norris/156 Mayflower Ln/53-A-3.12
- Tyler & Marianna Araujo/15 McLellan Way/19-A-21.3
The Board of Health unanimously voted to hold a public hearing on September 12, 2023, regarding proposed changes to nitrogen regulations. The board also approved two disposal works applications and updated the Health Agent job description.
- Voted unanimously to hold public hearing on September 12, 2023, for nitrogen regulation revisions
- Approved NitROE system for 156 Mayflower Lane (4439)
- Approved NitROE system for 15 McLellan Way (4441)
- Voted unanimously to approve updated Health Agent job description
- Approved FedEx bill for rabies control ($32.38)
- Approved DocuSign bill for office supplies ($318.75)
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee, meeting jointly with the Town Hall Task Group, will discuss the town's financials, including borrowing for new construction, a lease/own proposal, and property tax and budget implications. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Discussion of town financials
- New construction borrowing options
- Lease/own proposal for town facilities
- Property tax and budget implications
The Finance and Advisory Committee and Consolidated Town Hall Task Group held a preliminary meeting to examine options for a new Town Hall. No formal decisions were made, as the meeting served to review town financials and evaluate a potential lease of the old EduComp building versus new construction.
- No decisions made regarding Town Hall proposals
- Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is holding a joint meeting with the Town Hall Task Committee to discuss a project presentation, including considerations for pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle accommodations, traffic circulation, mixed-use development with adaptive reuse for municipal and residential purposes, and site alternatives for consolidated municipal offices. The meeting includes a discussion and next steps. No appointments or bills payable are listed at posting.
- Joint meeting with Town Hall Task Committee
- Discussion of mixed-use development with adaptive reuse for municipal and residential
- Consideration of site alternatives for consolidated municipal offices
- Correspondence: Plan Set for #4 State Rd and virtual image of building
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board held a public hearing on a proposed Wastewater Capacity Management Policy, which was continued to September 13. The board also discussed the Master Plan public petition, recommending that the Planning Board seek Town Meeting approval before adoption. Several appointments and routine approvals were made.
- Public hearing on Article IX Wastewater Capacity Management Policy continued to Sept 13
- Motion to recommend Planning Board seek Town Meeting approval for Master Plan
- Appointed Amy Upton as Planning Board Administrator
- Approved agreement for Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network
- Approved license to move historic building from 100 to 51 Lagoon Pond Road
The Select Board conducted a public hearing regarding the adoption of Article IX Wastewater Capacity Management Policy. The meeting agenda listed several discussion items and license requests, but the provided text does not record the final votes or outcomes for these items.
- Held public hearing for Article IX Wastewater Capacity Management Policy
Select Board
This is a procedural agenda with no listed substantive items. The only content is the agenda document itself and a supplementary PDF, both dated Aug. 9, 2023. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are specified.
- Agenda document SB_AGENDA_8.9.23.PDF
- Supplementary document SKM_C450123080811410 8.9.23.PDF
The Select Board recommended that the Planning Board seek Town Meeting approval before adopting the Master Plan. The Board also approved several appointments, a building relocation license, and a wastewater agency agreement.
- Recommended Planning Board seek Town Meeting approval before Master Plan adoption (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Amy Upton as Planning Board Administrator (3-0)
- Appointed John Cahill to Steamship Port Council through December 2025 (2-0-1)
- Approved license to move building from 100 Lagoon Pond Road to 51 Lagoon Pond Road (3-0)
- Executed agreement for Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (3-0)
- Approved paramedic service contract and tuition reimbursement agreement (3-0)
- Approved one-day alcohol licenses for Martha’s Vineyard Museum and The Cove (3-0)
- Continued public hearing on Wastewater Capacity Management Policy to September 13
Tisbury Water Works
The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss the Summer Street water replacement project. The agenda includes an agreement to award a bid related to Environmental Partners.
- Awarding of Summer Street water replacement project bid
Tisbury Climate Committee
The Tisbury Climate Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, elect a new chair, and discuss an Eversource report that was missed at the last meeting. They will also follow up on Town Hall study topics including flood plain by-law, school recycling/composting, plastics, and economic implications of reduced development, plus outreach to taxpayers about CLC opportunities.
- Elect new Chair
- Eversource report follow-up
- Flood plain by-law discussion
- School recycling/composting systems
- Outreach to taxpayers re: CLC opportunities
The committee approved the minutes from July 17 and appointed a new Vice-Chair. Members discussed Eversource generators, National Grid rate requests, and flood plain by-laws. No other formal votes were taken on policy or spending.
- Approved July 17 meeting minutes (5-0, 2 abstentions)
- Appointed Louise Clough as Vice-Chair (7-0)
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board will meet remotely to discuss new and old business, including Master Plan updates and upcoming public hearings. The board will deliberate on a special permit for Safe Harbor Marina and continue deliberations on a non-conforming structure at 57 Lagoon Pond Rd. A public hearing will commence for Sawyer Realty Group's project at 33 Lagoon Pond Rd, with discussion on a possible referral to the Martha's Vineyard Commission.
- Public hearing for Sawyer Realty Group at 33 Lagoon Pond Rd, AP 9-A-14, in Waterfront/Commercial Management District
- Deliberations for Brandon Smith's special permit for Safe Harbor Marina, AP 9-B-2
- Continued deliberations for Rob and Jaime Douglas at 57 Lagoon Pond Rd, AP 9-A-21
- Bills payable include $1,298.60 payroll, $500.00 for 51Art-MVMinutes, $1,300.00 for MVC Consultant Dan Doyle
- Master Plan updates with Dan Doyle
The Planning Board approved a written decision for a special permit at 57 Lagoon Pond Rd. A public hearing for 33 Lagoon Pond Rd was referred to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission for further review. Deliberations for Safe Harbor Marina were continued to August 16, 2023.
- Approved written decision for special permit at 57 Lagoon Pond Rd (5-0)
- Referred 33 Lagoon Pond Rd public hearing to Martha’s Vineyard Commission (5-0)
- Continued 33 Lagoon Pond Rd public hearing to September 6, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved conditions for Safe Harbor Marina special permit (5-0)
- Continued Safe Harbor Marina deliberations to August 16, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved bills payable totaling $3,224.12 (4-0)
- Tabled April 5, 2023 minutes
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to continue a public hearing on an amendment to an aquaculture license for Husselton Head Oysters, and to make several appointments. They will also discuss and vote on a request to divert a Steamship boat for Beach Road Weekend, the Lake Tashmoo Watershed Management Plan, and an application for a State Revolving Fund. The agenda includes routine license renewals and an executive session for negotiations with nonunion police personnel.
- Continued public hearing on aquaculture license amendment for Husselton Head Oysters (Jeffrey Canha)
- Request for diversion of 8:30 PM Steamship boat for Beach Road Weekend
- Authorization of State Revolving Fund application
- Appointments to Water Resources Committee, Community Preservation Committee, and Housing Trust
- License renewals: Golden Bull (13 Beach Street Extension), Nina's Dine-N-Dash (61 Beach Road), Atlanta Island Auto Rentals (4 Water Street)
The Select Board denied an application to amend an aquaculture license for Husselton Head Oysters without prejudice. The board also approved the Lake Tashmoo Watershed Management Plan and requested a ferry diversion for Beach Road Weekend. Multiple town committee and staff appointments were confirmed.
- Denied aquaculture license amendment for Husselton Head Oysters (3-0)
- Approved Lake Tashmoo Watershed Management Plan and state grant application (3-0)
- Requested diversion of 8:30 PM Steamship boat for Beach Road Weekend (3-0)
- Appointed Catherine Blake as Council on Aging Director (3-0)
- Appointed Aidan Morrison as Shellfish Assistant (3-0)
- Appointed Aiden O’Mara as Traffic Officer (3-0)
- Appointed members to Water Resources, Community Preservation, Embarkation, and Housing Trust committees (3-0)
- Approved license renewals for Golden Bull, Nina’s Dine-N-Dash, and Atlanta Island Auto Rentals (3-0)
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting to review minutes, hear reports from the health agent and assistant health agent, and discuss several public health topics. Key items include a cyanobacteria bloom, the septage transfer site, ARPA wastewater funding, and potential revisions to nitrogen regulations. The board will also consider licenses and permits, including a restaurant license renewal and a new food establishment.
- Discussion of cyanobacteria bloom
- Septage transfer site update
- ARPA wastewater funding
- Potential revision of Tisbury nitrogen regulations
- Golden Bull Restaurant license renewal
The Board of Health approved a license for a new food establishment at 65 Main Street and authorized work on a targeted wastewater project. The board also supported a staffing transition plan following upcoming retirements and resignations.
- Approved license for La Strada at 65 Main Street (unanimous)
- Authorized Health Agent to work with Scott Horsley on targeted wastewater project
- Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes
- Supported proposed staffing transition plan for Health Agent and Assistant Health Agent roles
- Concurred with proposal to use old septage lagoon property as a staging site
- Postponed Golden Bull Restaurant license renewal until August 8, 2023
- Tabled proposed revisions to Tisbury’s nitrogen regulations for further review
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is holding a joint virtual meeting with the Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard Select Boards. The agenda lists discussion topics including housing, summer issues, Steamship issues, sustainability, staffing, short-term rentals, and sharks, but no specific decisions or proposals are detailed.
- Joint meeting with Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard Select Boards
- Discussion of housing
- Discussion of Steamship issues
- Discussion of short-term rentals
- Discussion of sharks
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Oak Bluffs and Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committees are holding a joint hybrid meeting to open communication and explore ways to help each other. The agenda includes discussions on paid parking, PILOTs (Payments in Lieu of Taxes), COLA policies, community impact fees, and taxpayer outreach. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Discussion of paid parking policies
- Discussion of PILOTs (Payments in Lieu of Taxes)
- Discussion of Cost of Living (COLA) policies
- Discussion of Community Impact fees
- Discussion of outreach to taxpayers
The Tisbury and Oak Bluffs Finance and Advisory Committees held a joint meeting to explore regional cooperation. No formal votes were taken on policy, but the committees agreed to share information on parking vendors, tax-exempt property payments, and compensation studies.
- Agreed to share parking vendor information
- Agreed to share Classification/Compensation study vendors
- Agreed to share information on CWMP engineers and shared waterways
- Agreed to hold quarterly joint meetings
- Agreed to share agendas and contact lists
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting remotely to review a site plan application for a non-conforming structure at 57 Lagoon Pond Rd, discuss a Form A-ANR for 187 Lagoon Pond Rd, and hold discussions on the Master Plan, a citizen petition to designate Mudpuddle Road as a special way, and possible housing projects. The board will also review minutes, approve bills, and update committee assignments.
- Site plan review for Rob and Jaime Douglas at 57 Lagoon Pond Rd (AP 9-A-21) under TZBL 06.06.03
- Form A-ANR for Amelia Hambrecht at 187 Lagoon Pond Rd (AP 12-D-24) in Island Road DCPC, requiring MVC concurrence
- Discussion of citizen petition to assign Mudpuddle Road as a special way
- Informal discussion with Philippe Jordi on possible housing projects in Tisbury
- Bills payable totaling $22,103.60 for FY 2023 and $1,298.60 for FY 2024
The Planning Board referred an Approval Not Required (ANR) review for 187 Lagoon Pond Road to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission. The board also approved several sets of meeting minutes, paid outstanding bills, and updated its committee list.
- Approved minutes for March 29 and May 22, 2023 (3-0)
- Continued deliberations for 57 Lagoon Pond Rd to August 2, 2023 (3-0)
- Voted to send ANR for 187 Lagoon Pond Road to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission (3-0)
- Approved payment of bills for FY23 and FY24 totaling $23,402.20 (3-0)
- Accepted the adjusted committee list (3-0)
Tisbury Water Works
The Tisbury Water Works Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss a lead removal grant update with Ryan Allgrove Environmental Partners, consider awarding a SCADA system upgrade, and hold a public hearing on miscellaneous bills. The board will also review two abatement requests from Susan Ward and John Jones, and conduct the superintendent's performance review.
- Lead removal grant update with Ryan Allgrove Environmental Partners
- Awarding the SCADA Upgrade
- Public hearing on miscellaneous bills
- Abatement request Susan Ward account #3402
- Abatement request John Jones account #3611
Tisbury Climate Committee
The Tisbury Climate Committee is meeting to review and approve prior minutes, follow up on an Eversource report discussed with the Town, appoint a Town Hall study committee, continue taxpayer outreach on CLC opportunities, and kick off a seawall grant project. The meeting includes routine administrative items and updates on ongoing initiatives.
- Review and approval of June 12, 2023 minutes
- Follow-up on Eversource report from July 26 Town meeting
- Appointment of Town Hall study committee
- Outreach to taxpayers re: CLC opportunities
- Seawall grant kick-off
The committee reviewed the receipt of $78,750 in BRIC funding from FEMA for the Beach Road Resiliency Improvements Project Scoping. This funding will be used for a feasibility study and conceptual design via the Tighe and Bond consulting firm. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 12 meeting.
- Approved June 12 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Decided to meet in person at the Planning Board Annex
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board will hold a continued public hearing on an amendment to an approved aquaculture license for Husselton Head Oysters, owned by Jeffrey Canha. The board will also make several appointments, accept donations, and discuss the Tashmoo Dinghy Dock Project and a Municipal Housing Trust Grant Agreement. Additionally, they will review license renewals and warrants.
- Continued public hearing on aquaculture license amendment for Husselton Head Oysters (Jeffrey Canha)
- Appointments: Gregory Monka (Conditional Building and Zoning Commissioner), Tom Perry (Interim Local Building Inspector), special part-time traffic officers, Town Hall Consolidation Task Group, Climate Committee
- Acceptance of donations: Friends of MV Concert Series, Tisbury Fire Department (Patrick McCornack), Animal Control Department (Tammy Small)
- Discussion of Tashmoo Dinghy Dock Project and Tisbury Municipal Housing Trust Grant Agreement
- License renewals: Sweet Bites (32 Beach Road), Nina's Dine-N-Dash (61 Beach Road), El Gato Grande (386 State Road), one-day alcohol licenses for Beach Road Weekend and Martha's Vineyard Playhouse
The Select Board held a public hearing regarding an application to amend an aquaculture license for Jeffrey Canha. Following testimony from the applicant, experts, and abutters, the board moved to deny the application based on reports from the Shellfish Constable and Harbormaster, as well as public testimony.
- Denied application for aquaculture license amendment for Husselton Head Oysters
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board will meet remotely on July 5, 2023, to conduct a public hearing on a special permit application for Safe Harbor Marina, hold informal pre-application meetings for several projects, and discuss board business including master plan updates and administrator hiring. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and payment of bills.
- Public hearing for Brandon Smith's special permit application for Safe Harbor Marina, AP 9-B-2
- Informal pre-application meeting for non-appurtenant sign at 15 Merchants Ct. for The Church of Latter-Day Saints
- Informal pre-application meeting for Sawyer Realty Group at 33 Lagoon Pond Rd, AP 9-A-14
- Informal pre-application meeting for 187 Lagoon Pond Rd, AP 12-D-24
- Form A-ANR for Allen J. Green & Christie A. Coon at 96 Algonquin Avenue, AP 2-B-2
The Planning Board approved a Form A-ANR for a property division at 96 Algonquin Avenue. A public hearing for a special permit at Safe Harbor Marina was continued to August 2, 2023. The board also approved several payroll and operating budget reimbursements.
- Approved Form A-ANR for Allen J. Green & Christie A. Coon at 96 Algonquin Avenue (4-0)
- Continued Safe Harbor Marina special permit public hearing to August 2, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved payroll, 51 Art-MV Minutes, and Dan Doyle invoices (4-0)
- Approved operating budget reimbursement (4-0)
- Tabled March 29 and May 22, 2023 minutes
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board and Master Plan Steering Committee are meeting to discuss next steps for the Master Plan's Implementation Plan, including timeline, prioritization of actions, and public engagement strategies. They will also review survey findings and discuss the Commercial District.
- Upcoming Implementation Plan next steps and timeline
- Small-scale public engagement around Goals & Objectives
- Newspaper article series content
- Commercial District next steps
- Review of abridged survey findings
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board will hold five public hearings on June 28, 2023, covering an aquaculture license amendment, a fee schedule change for the local drop-off, a new moped license, a common victualler license, and a Class II license. The board will also discuss and vote on several items, including mooring permits, park management, and a fee for entertainment licenses. Numerous appointments for FY 2024 are listed in Appendix A for approval.
- Public hearing on amendment to aquaculture license for Husselton Head Oysters (Jeffrey Canha)
- Public hearing on proposed amendment to Tisbury Local Drop Off fee schedule
- Public hearing on new Moped License for Island Adventure Rentals Inc., 19 Beach Road
- Public hearing on new Common Victualler License for La Strada, 61 Main Street
- Adoption of fee for entertainment licenses under M.G.L. Chapter 140, sections 181 and 183A
The Select Board denied a new moped rental license due to safety and site concerns and approved a $10 increase for local drop-off vehicle stickers. A new Common Victualler license for La Strada was approved, and an aquaculture license amendment was continued to a later date.
- Appointed Pamela Bennett as Human Resources Director (3-0)
- Continued aquaculture license amendment hearing for Husselton Head Oysters to July 12, 2023 (3-0)
- Approved $10 increase for Local Drop Off vehicle stickers and elimination of certain accepted materials (3-0)
- Denied new moped license for Island Adventure Rentals Inc. (3-0)
- Approved new Common Victualler license for La Strada at 61 Main Street (3-0)
- Approved minutes from May 24, 2023 (3-0)
- Approved minutes from February 8, February 22, April 12, and April 19, 2023 (2-0-1)
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board held public hearings on an oyster farm license amendment, a moped rental license, a drop-off fee increase, and other licenses. The board denied the new moped license for Island Adventure Rentals, approved a $10 increase in local drop-off sticker fees, and continued the oyster farm hearing to July 12. It also approved several appointments and other routine items.
- Denied new moped license for Island Adventure Rentals Inc., 19 Beach Road (3-0)
- Continued aquaculture license amendment hearing for Husselton Head Oysters to July 12, 2023
- Approved $10 increase in Local Drop Off vehicle sticker fee and eliminated certain materials (3-0)
- Approved temporary 180-day Class II license for Clarence Barnes III, 300 State Road, with conditions (2-0-1)
- Approved new Common Victualler license for La Strada, 61 Main Street (3-0)
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health will vote on Andrea Peraino's application for a food permit for To Market Market/Juice Store, and discuss Title 5 wastewater regulation revisions, a Targeted Wastewater Management Plan, and ARPA wastewater funding.
- Andrea Peraino d/b/a To Market Market/Juice Store approval (4:15 PM appointment)
- Title 5 revisions – exclusion of Islands from new regs
- Targeted Wastewater Management Plan
- ARPA wastewater funding
- Bills and permits for approval
The Board of Health established a $35,000 reimbursement amount for NitROE system upgrades using ARPA funding. The board also approved a retail license for To Market and a disposal of wastewater application.
- Approved $35,000 reimbursement amount per wastewater upgrade (unanimous)
- Approved market and juice license for Andrea Peraino d/b/a To Market (unanimous)
- Approved DWA 4435 for Donna Cummens at 26 Heath Hen Lane
- Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved payments to Island Health Care for $7,707.32 and $1,440.95
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board will hold a remote meeting on June 21, 2023, to discuss and deliberate on several site plan applications and informal pre-applications. Key items include a special permit application for a non-conforming structure at 57 Lagoon Pond Rd, an informal pre-application for Safe Harbor Marina, solar panel installation at 100 Lagoon Pond Rd, and a proposal to move a historic boat shop. The board will also review the master plan, its operating budget, and committee assignments for FY-24.
- Special permit application for reconstruction of non-conforming structure at 57 Lagoon Pond Rd (AP9-A-21)
- Informal pre-application for Safe Harbor Marina at 100 Lagoon Pond Rd (AP 9-B-2)
- Informal discussion on solar panel installation at 100 Lagoon Pond Rd
- Informal discussion on moving historic boat shop from 100 Lagoon Pond Rd to 51 Lagoon Pond Rd
- Form A (ANR) for 96 Algonquin Avenue (AP 2-B-2)
The Board adopted amended goals and objectives for the Tisbury Vision Plan and approved a contract increase for meeting minutes services. They also granted temporary storage for a historic boat shop and continued deliberations on a site plan for 57 Lagoon Pond Rd.
- Adopted amended Master Plan goals and objectives (5-0)
- Amended existing contract for 51Art to $16,500.00 (5-0)
- Approved FY2024 contract for Teresa Kruszewski with $16,500.00 cap (5-0)
- Permitted temporary six-month storage of a historic boat shop at 51 Lagoon Pond Rd (5-0)
- Approved six conditions for 57 Lagoon Pond Rd and continued deliberations to July 19, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved bills payable totaling $3,393.27 (5-0)
- Appointed committee members as discussed for FY-24 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of March 1, 2023 as amended (5-0) and March 15, 2023 as presented (3-0)
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting to review the FY2024 budget process, provide feedback on county program budget presentations, and discuss special event fees. They will also set goals for 2023-24 and hold joint meetings with the personnel board, select board, and Oak Bluffs finance committee.
- Review FY2024 budget process
- Feedback on County program budget presentations
- Discussion of special event fees
- Joint meeting with personnel board, select board, and finance and advisory committee
- Joint meeting with Oak Bluffs finance and advisory committee
The committee discussed improvements to the FY24 budget process and researched fee structures for large-scale events. Members reviewed the Town's FY23 free cash balance of $7,000,000 and discussed coordinating with other boards on staff salaries and regional concerns. No formal votes were taken on policy changes.
- Adjourned meeting (9-0-0)
Select Board
This is a joint meeting of the Tisbury Select Board and the Tisbury School Committee. The agenda includes introducing a new Select Board member and receiving updates from the School Committee. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Introduction of new Select Board member
- Updates from the Tisbury School Committee
Personnel Board
The Personnel Board reviewed updates on the Council on Aging Director search and supervisory training. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.
- Discussed interviewing four strong candidates for Council on Aging Director in July
- Reported supervisors completed free conflict management training
- Reported all employees set up for diversity and civility in the workplace training
- Identified vacancies for Local inspector, Facility Manager, Laborer, Paramedic Supervisor, Lifeguards, and Natural Resource Assistant
- Planned to readvertise vacancies after July 1 with updated scale
Board of Health
The Board of Health will consider a pilot program for dog-friendly outdoor dining variances, review the town's wastewater management plan and landfill PFAS testing, and act on several septic system applications.
- Pilot program discussion for dog-friendly outdoor dining variance
- Targeted Wastewater Management Plan update
- Landfill PFAS testing
- Disposal Works Applications: 14 Bernard Circle, 35-A-2 (Tashmoo West), 16-A-3 (Pond View Way), 25-C-10 (140 Midland Ave)
- FY24 annual appointments to Land Bank, Site Plan Review, Sewer Advisory, Water Resources, and Cabinet committees
The Board of Health established a pilot program allowing pets in outdoor dining areas through September 30, 2023. The board also approved several disposal works applications and FY24 annual appointments.
- Approved dog-friendly outdoor dining pilot program through Sept 30, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved NitROE for new construction at 4431 Tashmoo West (Approved)
- Approved NitROE for new construction at 4433 34 Pond View Way (Approved)
- Approved NitROE upgrade for failed system at 4434 140 Midland Ave (Approved)
- Approved FY24 annual appointments for Land Bank, Site Plan Review, Sewer Advisory, Water Resources, and Cabinet (Unanimous)
- Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved payment of $226 to U.S. Postal Service and $105 to Vineyard Gazette, LLC
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes review of a site plan for a property at Lagoon Pond Road, with supporting documents for a garage floor plan and plot plan. No other substantive items are listed.
- Review of site plan for 9-A-21 Douglas at Lagoon Pond Rd
- Garage floor plan dated Apr 10, 2023
- Plot plan dated Apr 10, 2023
The Planning Board approved an Approval Not Required (ANR) review for RSD Realty Trust at 20 Beach St. Ext. The board also voted to maintain Benjamin Robinson as Chair and appointed Connie Alexander as Clerk. A public hearing for a structure at 57 Lagoon Pond Rd was closed with deliberations scheduled for June 21, 2023.
- Approved Approval Not Required (ANR) for RSD Realty Trust, 20 Beach St. Ext. (5-0)
- Appointed Benjamin Robinson as Chair and Connie Alexander as Clerk (5-0)
- Approved bills payable totaling $6,548.37 (4-0)
- Accepted April 19, 2023 minutes (4-0)
- Closed public hearing for 57 Lagoon Pond Rd; record open until June 21, 2023 (5-0)
- Tabled contract renewal with Teresa Kruszewski d/b/a 51Art
- Tabled committee assignments
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board and Master Plan Steering Committee are meeting jointly to review the Master Plan's goals and objectives, recap findings from a student engagement tool, and plan summer outreach strategies including community conversations and business owner sessions. The meeting is a working session focused on refining the plan and engaging the public.
- Review of Goals & Objectives (50-55 min)
- Recap of student engagement tool findings at MVRHS
- Summer outreach strategy: Kitchen Conversations guide, business owner working sessions, community-wide presentations
- Discussion on enlisting community members and questions for the Brazilian community
- Public comment period
Tisbury Water Works
The Tisbury Board of Water Commissioners will meet via Zoom to discuss and potentially act on several contracts, including the 2023 and 2024 water main contracts with Environmental Partners, a revision to the generator contract for Sanborn Well, and a proposed fire sprinkler application fee. The board will also review meeting minutes, hear the superintendent's report, and address any unforeseen items.
- 2023 Water Main Contract with Environmental Partners
- 2024 Water Main Contract with Environmental Partners
- Revision of Generator Contract for Sanborn Well
- Fire Sprinkler charge for application fee
- Superintendent Report
Tisbury Climate Committee
The Tisbury Climate Committee is meeting to review and approve the minutes from May 8, 2023, and to discuss the Mass Save Initiative and an Eversource report. The committee will also consider a CLC evaluation request and hear member updates on programs and webinars. The meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2023, at the Tisbury Senior Center Library.
- Review and approval of May 8, 2023 minutes
- Mass Save Initiative discussion
- Eversource report
- CLC evaluation request
- Member sharing time on programs and webinars
The committee reviewed a $700,000 investment from Vineyard Power for Tisbury's essential facilities, focusing on solar and battery storage for the Senior Center. Members also discussed concerns regarding Eversource generators and outreach for income-eligible weatherization programs.
- Approved May 8 meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Agreed to request an updated building assessment from RISE Engineering for the Senior Center
- Proposed compiling a list of Eversource generator concerns for the Select Board
- Agreed to organize public information sessions for CVEO weatherization and solar funding
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is meeting via Zoom to discuss a possible Reserve Fund Transfer and Munis training with the Finance Director. The board will also consider appointing Tom Perry as Conditional Building Commissioner. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine call to order and adjournment items.
- Reserve Fund Transfer discussion with Finance Director
- Munis training discussion
- Appointment of Tom Perry as Conditional Building Commissioner
The Select Board approved a reserve fund transfer for accounting software training and appointed an interim building commissioner for a 90-day period.
- Approved $5,500 reserve fund transfer for Munis training (3-0-0)
- Appointed Tom Perry as interim building commissioner for up to 90 days (3-0-0)
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board will hold a public hearing on an all-alcohol license for La Strada LLC at 65 Main Street and continue a hearing on proposed amendments to the Tisbury Waterways Regulations. The board will also discuss the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School budget, support for Cape Light Compact's partnership with Vineyard Power, Lake Tashmoo moorings, and police marine unit, among other items. Administrative items include numerous license renewals and FY24 appointments.
- Public hearing: All-Alcohol License request by La Strada LLC, 65 Main Street
- Continued public hearing: proposed amendments to Tisbury Waterways Regulations
- Discussion: Martha's Vineyard Regional High School Budget Update
- Discussion: Lake Tashmoo overnight and day use moorings, exemptions from anchoring moratorium
- License renewals: seasonal and year-round common victualler, lodging house, and one-day alcohol licenses
The Select Board approved a cost-of-living adjustment for retirees and granted a conditional all-alcohol license to La Strada LLC. The board also authorized new moorings in Drews Cove and Northern Pines and approved Chapter One of the Waterways Regulations.
- Approved participation in Vineyard Power/Cape Light Compact initiative for low-income electricity discounts (3-0)
- Approved up to six overnight moorings in Drews Cove and six day-use moorings in Northern Pines (3-0)
- Exempted approved mooring inspectors' barges from the anchorage moratorium (3-0)
- Denied proposal for Police Marine Unit pilot program (1-1-1)
- Approved local retirement option COLA adjustment costing $204,000 in FY2026 (3-0)
- Approved rental and waived fees for First Friday events at Katharine Cornell Theater (3-0)
- Approved all-alcohol license for La Strada LLC pending common victualler license (3-0)
- Approved Chapter One of Waterways Regulations with amended definition of Inoperable Vessel (3-0)
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board approved several items including new mooring rules for Lake Tashmoo, a cost-of-living adjustment for retirees, and a new all-alcohol license for La Strada LLC. A proposed police marine unit pilot program failed on a 1-1-1 vote due to budget and contract concerns. The board also closed a public hearing on waterways regulations after approving Chapter 1.
- Approved up to 6 day-use moorings in Northern Pines and 6 overnight moorings in Drews Cove, Lake Tashmoo
- Approved $204,000 cost-of-living adjustment for 84 town retirees (5% COLA)
- Approved all-alcohol license for La Strada LLC, 65 Main Street, contingent on common victualler license
- Police marine unit pilot program failed: 1 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstained
- Approved $300,000+ for new innovative sewage systems (announcement)
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes, hear public hearings on failed cesspools and a septic installation, and review a variance request. They will also receive reports from the health agent and assistant, and consider several disposal works applications, including NitROE upgrades for failed systems.
- Public hearing on cesspools as failed systems
- Public hearing on 105 Hines Point septic installation
- Variance request for 38-A-1.5 (Chris Alley)
- DWA 4429: NitROE upgrade for failed system at 95 Colonial Drive
- DWA 4430: NitROE upgrade for failed system at 146 Causeway Road
The Board of Health approved new regulations requiring the upgrade of all cesspool systems during property transfers, expansions of use, or specific renovations. The board also revised the financial hardship clause for nitrogen technology and ordered the removal of an incorrectly installed septic system at 105 Hines Point.
- Approved regulation requiring cesspool upgrades at property transfer, expansion of use, or specific building permit requests (Unanimous)
- Approved revision to financial hardship clause regarding enhanced de-nitrification technology (Unanimous)
- Ordered property owners at 105 Hines Point to remove FAST system and install NitROE system (Unanimous)
- Authorized Health Agent to send warning letter to installer Thiago Holmberg regarding license revocation (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes for April 11, 2023, and May 2, 2023 (Unanimous)
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board and Planning Board are meeting jointly to discuss the town's Master Plan, including districts and a connector road, along with other long-range planning topics. The agenda covers open space, waste management, public lands, flooding, zoning, housing, and fiscal responsibilities. This is a discussion and progress report meeting, not a final decision-making session.
- Master Plan progress report: districts, connector road
- Open Space and Recreation plan; Band Stand and Natural Resources Office
- Comprehensive Waste, Compost, Recycling Plan
- Mass DOT flooding and drainage; managed retreat
- Housing initiatives: mixed use, grants, sewer plans
Planning Board
This is a joint meeting between the Planning Board and the Select Board. The agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision.
- Joint meeting between Planning Board and Select Board
- Meeting materials include a submission and a letter to town administrators
The Planning Board and Select Board discussed a petition to remove private property alterations from the Town Master Plan and reviewed composting and land use issues. No formal votes were taken on the discussed policy items. Several agenda items, including housing and zoning recodification, were tabled.
- Tabled MassDOT flooding and drainage discussion
- Tabled future zoning and bylaw re-codification
- Tabled housing initiatives and sewer plans
- Tabled succession and transition plans
- Tabled budgets, contracts, and fiscal responsibilities
- Adjourned TPB meeting unanimously (6:26 PM)
- Adjourned SB meeting unanimously (6:26 PM)
Personnel Board
The Tisbury Personnel Board will meet to discuss updates to Council on Aging and Human Resources job descriptions and a social networking and media policy. The agenda also includes a Human Resources update on vacancies, training, committee packets, and open enrollment, as well as approval of minutes from previous meetings.
- Council on Aging and Human Resources job descriptions update
- Social networking and media policy discussion
- Human Resources update on vacancies, training, committee packet, and Open Enrollment
- Approval of minutes from March 17, 2023 and April 28, 2023
The Personnel Board approved the Human Resources job description and formally recommended the promotion of Pam Bennett to Human Resources Director. The board also approved the March 17, 2023, meeting minutes.
- Approved Human Resources job description (unanimous)
- Approved letter recommending Pam Bennett for promotion to Human Resources Director (unanimous)
- Approved March 17, 2023, minutes with changes (unanimous)
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is holding a workshop to discuss the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan. The workshop will provide a technology overview, review evaluation criteria, discuss recommended technologies, and include an update on the Targeted Watershed Management Plan.
- Workshop on Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan
- Technology overview and evaluation criteria review
- Discussion of recommended technologies
- Targeted Watershed Management Plan overview and update by Scott Horsley
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to nominate a Clerk, discuss and possibly vote on the Treasurer's authorization for year-end interdepartmental transfers, and review the Church Street Tennis Court operations and maintenance budget. The board will also consider one-day alcohol licenses for two local venues. The meeting is a hybrid session at the Katharine Cornell Theatre and via Zoom.
- Nomination of Select Board officer (Clerk)
- Treasurer authorization for year-end interdepartmental transfers
- Church Street Tennis Court operations and maintenance budget
- One-day alcohol license: Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road, May 26, 2023
- One-day alcohol license: Cove Mini Golf, 386 State Road, May 28, 2023
The Select Board appointed a Clerk of the Board and approved year-end interdepartmental transfers. The board also supported a proposed fee structure for Church Street Tennis Court operations and issued two one-day alcohol licenses.
- Appointed Christina Colarusso as Clerk of the Board (2-0-1)
- Approved Authorization for Year End Interdepartmental Transfers (3-0-0)
- Supported proposed fee structure for Church Street Tennis Court operations (3-0-0)
- Approved one-day alcohol license for Martha’s Vineyard Museum for May 26, 2023 (3-0-0)
- Approved one-day alcohol license for Cove Mini Golf for May 28, 2023 (3-0-0)
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board approved a proposed fee structure for the Church Street tennis courts, including a $150 seasonal family membership and $1,000 parking spot rentals. The board also authorized year-end interdepartmental budget transfers and approved one-day alcohol licenses for two local businesses. Additionally, Christina Colarusso was appointed as the Clerk of the Board.
- Approved $150 seasonal family membership fee for Church Street tennis courts
- Approved $1,000 rental fee for parking spots near Church Street tennis courts
- Approved year-end interdepartmental budget transfers
- Approved one-day alcohol license for Martha’s Vineyard Museum at 151 Lagoon Pond Road
- Approved one-day alcohol license for Cove Mini Golf at 386 State Road
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting remotely to discuss administrative matters, including Master Plan updates and a contract status, and to continue deliberations on a special permit application for a food service establishment at 16 Union Street. The board will also review an ANR plan for a property on Mt Aldworth.
- Special permit deliberation for Stone Bank Taqueria at 16 Union Street (AP 07-D-10)
- ANR for Barlow, 35 Mt Aldworth (AP 8Q11.1)
- Discussion of Barrett Planning Group contract
- Joint appointment of Lora Ksieniewicz to Planning Board Associate position
- Bills payable: payroll $2,430.56; 51Art-MVMinutes $1,000.00
The Planning Board approved a special permit for a food service establishment at 16 Union Street and granted an Approval Not Required (ANR) for a lot division on Mt. Aldworth Road. The board also appointed Lora Ksieniewicz to an associate position. A $20,000 consultant contract for Master Plan updates was confirmed.
- Approved special permit for Stone Bank Taqueria at 16 Union Street (5-0)
- Approved Approval Not Required (ANR) for Deborah Belsdy-Barr property on Mt. Aldworth Road (5-0)
- Appointed Lora Ksieniewicz to Planning Board Associate position (5-0 Planning Board; 3-0 Select Board)
- Approved bills payable totaling $3,593.81 (5-0)
- Approved April 24 and May 3, 2023 minutes with edits (4-0-1)
- Confirmed $20,000 funding for Barrett Consultant Contract from FY23
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting to consider a reserve fund transfer request and authorize end-of-year interdepartmental transfers, as presented by Finance Director Jonathan Snyder. The committee will also vote on appointing Marilyn Wortman to the Personnel Board, elect officers, and make committee assignments.
- Appointment of Marilyn Wortman to Personnel Board
- Reserve Fund Transfer Request by Finance Director Jonathan Snyder
- Authorization of end-of-year interdepartmental transfers
- Election of officers
- Committee appointments and assignments
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board and Planning Board are holding a joint meeting to discuss and possibly vote on appointing a Planning Board Associate and to schedule a future joint meeting with topics. The agenda is brief and contains only these two discussion items.
- Joint appointment of Planning Board Associate
- Schedule joint meeting, set date, time and topics
Open Space & Recreation Committee
The Open Space and Recreation Committee will discuss an update on the Horsley Witten study for Veteran's Park, as well as the tennis program's setup timeline and marketing. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from April 18 and May 2, 2023, and a discussion on the committee's website.
- Discussion of Veteran's Park update from Horsley Witten study
- Tennis program setup timeline and marketing discussion
- Website discussion
- Approval of minutes from April 18 and May 2, 2023
Water Resources Committee
The Tisbury Water Resources Committee will meet on May 12, 2023, to continue reviewing alternative assessments and prepare for a public meeting on May 18. The agenda includes discussion of alternative assessments for the Town Wastewater Management Plan.
- Continued review of alternative assessments
- Preparation for May 18 public meeting
- Continued review of alternative assessments for TWMP
Natural Resources Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Waterways Committee will meet to discuss and possibly vote on regulations for Lake Tashmoo, including no anchoring, dormant studded barges, and guest moorings, as well as the Tisbury Waterways Regulations. The meeting also includes public comment and a list of future discussion items. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other specific actions listed.
- Discussion and possible vote on Lake Tashmoo: no anchoring, dormant studded barges, and guest moorings
- Discussion and possible vote on Tisbury Waterways Regulations
- Future items: Oyster Gardens Under Private Piers, Woods Hole Group dredging permits, mooring inspector qualifications and designated moorings
- Future items: Aquaculture Regs, Shellfish Regs, Dinghies for Tashmoo, Waterways Management Plan
- Public comment period (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Tisbury Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider two special permit requests: one to raise fowl and one for a swimming pool. Site inspections are scheduled but discretionary.
- Case #2497: Joseph Canha requests special permit to raise fowl (TZBL 04.03.05)
- Case #2496: Devavrat Shah & Salvia Jain request special permit for swimming pool (TZBL 04.03.10)
- Site inspection at 12:00 P.M. for Canha property at 28 Lake Street
Tisbury Water Works
The Tisbury Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss the Summer Street Water Main project, SCADA control upgrades, and an abatement request for account #717. The meeting will be held via Zoom on May 9, 2023.
Tisbury Climate Committee
The Tisbury Climate Committee is meeting to review and approve the minutes from its April 17, 2023 meeting, and to discuss several ongoing initiatives including the Mass Save Initiative, the ETIPP grant, news from the Climate Action Fair, Green Communities, and a CLC evaluation request. The meeting will be held via Zoom on May 8, 2023 at 6:15 PM.
- Review and approval of April 17, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Mass Save Initiative
- Discussion of ETIPP grant
- News of the Climate Action Fair
- Discussion of Green Communities and CLC evaluation request
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to hold three public hearings: on a harbor use permit change for Vineyard Wind, a flammable storage license, and proposed amendments to waterway regulations. They will also discuss a grant for water department resilience, a donation, and energy efficiency incentives, plus several administrative items.
- Public hearing on Harbor Use Permit amendment for Tisbury Marine Terminal LLC by Vineyard Wind 1 LLC
- Public hearing on new flammable storage license for Bryan Keats, 222 Shubael Weeks Path
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to Tisbury Waterways Regulations
- Discussion of Department of Energy Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project Grant for Water Department Resilience
- One-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Museum, May 12, 2023
The Select Board approved changes to the Waterways Regulations regarding non-water dependent vessels and houseboats. The Board also approved a harbor permit ownership transfer and a flammables storage license. A public hearing on aquaculture mooring fees was continued to May 24.
- Approved Harbor Use Permit ownership transfer to Vineyard Wind 1 LLC (3-0)
- Approved flammables storage license for 222 Shubael Weeks Path at 3360 gallons (3-0)
- Approved amendments to Waterways Regulations as per May 3, 2023 report (3-0)
- Continued public hearing on Waterways Regulations to May 24 at 4:15PM (3-0)
- Appointed Jacqueline Hokanson as assistant election warden until June 30, 2023 (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for DOE Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project Grant (3-0)
- Approved $5,000 donation from Safe Harbor Marina (3-0)
- Approved one-day alcohol license for Martha’s Vineyard Museum for May 12, 2023 (3-0)
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to hold three public hearings: a change of ownership for a Harbor Use Permit for Tisbury Marine Terminal LLC by Vineyard Wind 1 LLC, a new license for storage of flammables by Bryan Keats, and proposed amendments to the Tisbury Waterways Regulations. The board will also discuss a Department of Energy grant for water resilience, accept a donation from Safe Harbor Marina, and hear a Cape Light Compact presentation on energy efficiency incentives.
- Public hearing on Harbor Use Permit amendment for Tisbury Marine Terminal LLC by Vineyard Wind 1 LLC
- Public hearing on new license for storage of flammables by Bryan Keats, 222 Shubael Weeks Path
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to Tisbury Waterways Regulations
- Discussion of Department of Energy Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project Grant for Water Department Resilience
- Acceptance of donation from Safe Harbor Marina
Conservation Commission
The Tisbury Conservation Commission is holding a public meeting to discuss spraying at Veteran's Park, review minutes and site inspections, and address other matters. They will also continue a public hearing on a notice of intent for a retaining wall by Mark Mszanski, and have on hold a marina expansion application from Martha's Vineyard Shipyard pending MVC review.
- Discussion of spraying at Veteran's Park
- Continued public hearing 22-35: Mark Mszanski – NOI for retaining wall construction
- On hold: Martha's Vineyard Shipyard – NOI to expand and modify existing marina (postponed pending MVC review)
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health will discuss a Targeted Wastewater Management Plan and hold a public hearing on proposed cesspool regulations. The board will also elect officers for the year and consider a rabies vaccination waiver. Disposal works applications and routine approvals are on the agenda.
- Public hearing on cesspool regulation
- Targeted Wastewater Management Plan discussion
- Annual board reorganization: election of chairman, vice-chair, and clerk
- Rabies vaccination waiver for Alice Lau
- Disposal works applications: 47 Carl Lair's Lane and 556 Chappaquonsett
The meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive decisions recorded. The board reviewed minutes from prior meetings, received reports from the Health Agent and Assistant Health Agent, and noted disposal works applications approved by the Health Agent. No items required board approval, and no votes were taken on any agenda items.
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board and Master Plan Steering Committee will meet jointly to update the master plan timeline, plan spring and summer community outreach, and review website trends. The main decision is choosing a preferred direction for the Commercial District Vision Plans, with follow-up meetings with business owners also discussed. Public comment is included.
- Issue preferred direction for Commercial District Vision Plans
- Project Timeline update on Vision, Goals, and Purposes
- Spring & summer community outreach: 'Meetings in a box' and community-wide presentations
- Website trend update
- Follow up meetings with business owners
Open Space & Recreation Committee
The Tisbury Open Space and Recreation Committee is holding a virtual meeting to discuss several ongoing projects, including mapping of Old Holmes Hole, the tennis program setup timeline, and updates on the Horsley Witten Study and Vineyard Wind interpretive signs. The committee will also approve minutes from the April 18 meeting and set the next meeting date.
- Update on Old Holmes Hole mapping
- Tennis program and setup timeline
- Update Horsley Witten Study
- Update Vineyard Wind - interpretive signs
- Website update
Personnel Board
The Tisbury Personnel Board will meet to discuss the Human Resources director position, job descriptions for the Council on Aging and HR, a workplace conduct policy, and an HR update. New hires and approval of March 17, 2023 minutes are also on the agenda.
- Discussion of Human Resources director position
- Council on Aging job description review
- HR job description review
- Workplace conduct policy discussion
- New hires consideration
Personnel Board
The Tisbury Personnel Board will meet to discuss the Human Resources director position, job descriptions for the Council on Aging and HR, and a workplace conduct policy. They will also receive an HR update and consider new hires. The meeting includes approval of minutes from March 17, 2023.
- Discussion of Human Resources director position
- Review of Council on Aging and HR job descriptions
- Workplace conduct policy discussion
- Human Resources update
- New hires consideration
The Board recommended the promotion of Pam Bennett to the town's first Human Resources Director. The Board also approved the updated job description for the Council on Aging Director, pending a check on elder abuse reporting requirements.
- Recommended Pam Bennett for promotion to Human Resources Director (unanimous)
- Approved Council on Aging Director job description with check on elder abuse inclusion (unanimous)
Water Resources Committee
The Tisbury Water Resources Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss water-related matters. They will hear a presentation on revised criteria, review an engineer's recommendations, and examine initial rating results. The meeting is hybrid, held in person at the EMS conference room and via Zoom.
- Approval of March 30, 2023 minutes
- Revised criteria presentation (5 min)
- Review of engineer's recommendations (5 min)
- Review of initial rating results (20 min)
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board met on April 25, 2023, to review Town Meeting procedures and all warrant articles for the Special and Annual Town Meetings. The board discussed its positions on the articles. The meeting was adjourned with the end of Town Meeting, and the minutes were approved on May 22, 2024.
- Review of Town Meeting procedures
- Review of all warrant articles for Special and Annual Town Meeting 2023
- Discussion of Select Board positions on articles
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is holding administrative sessions on April 25 and 26, 2023, to review Town Meeting procedures and all warrant articles for the Special and Annual Town Meetings. The board will discuss its positions on the articles. The agenda is procedural, with no specific articles or decisions listed.
- Review of Town Meeting Procedures
- Review of all Warrant Articles for Special Town Meeting 2023
- Review of all Warrant Articles for Annual Town Meeting 2023
- Discussion of Select Board positions on Articles
The Select Board met to review Town Meeting procedures and warrant articles for the 2023 Special and Annual Town Meetings. No substantive decisions were recorded in these minutes; the board discussed their positions on articles before adjourning at the end of the Town Meeting.
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board held a public hearing and approved a Beer and Malt License for Rocco's Pizzeria at 79 Beach Road. They also approved a consent and subordination agreement for affordable housing restrictions at Kuehn's Way, 937 State Road, with Island Housing Trust. The board announced a FEMA grant for the Sewell project and a $400,000 contribution to open space across from the Sewell.
- Approved Beer and Malt License for Rocco's Pizzeria, 79 Beach Road (3-0 vote)
- Approved Island Housing Trust consent and subordination for affordable housing at Kuehn's Way, 937 State Road (3-0 vote)
- Announced FEMA grant for Tisbury Sewell project and $400,000 open space contribution
- Released executive session minutes from 2010-2012
- Scheduled Town Meeting for April 25 at 7:00 pm
Select Board
The Select Board approved a wine and malt alcohol license for Rocco's Pizzeria. The Board also approved an agreement regarding affordable housing restrictions for Kuehn’s Way. Additionally, the Town Administrator announced the receipt of a FEMA grant for the Tisbury Sewell project.
- Approved Beer and Malt License for Rocco’s Pizzeria (3-0)
- Approved Island Housing Trust Consent and Subordination of Affordable Housing Restrictions for Kuehn’s Way (3-0)
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting remotely to continue deliberations on several special permit applications, including a food service establishment, a curb cut, and other bylaw-related requests. The board will also discuss Master Plan updates, Town Meeting articles, and schedule future meetings with other town boards.
- Deliberation on curb cut application for 353 Shubael Weeks Path (AP 52-A-6.11)
- Special permit for food service at Stone Bank Taqueria, 16 Union Street (AP 07-D-10)
- Special permit for Ackee Tree (AP 09-B-13,14) under Bylaw 06.06.08
- Special permit for 484 Main St. (AP 04-B-17) under Bylaw 04.04.02
- Bills payable: payroll $2,437.46, town counsel $280.00, MV Times $1,493.32
Open Space & Recreation Committee
The committee will review updates on Veteran’s Park task reports and tennis program setup. Discussion also includes bike route planning and interpretive signs related to Vineyard Wind.
- Veteran’s Park - Horsley Witten Task 3 Report
- Tennis program update
- Bike route planning update
- Vineyard Wind interpretive signs
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Tisbury Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four special permit requests under the town's zoning bylaw, covering an accessory apartment, a guest house, and two swimming pools. Site inspections of the properties are scheduled but discretionary. The board will decide on these requests at the meeting.
- Case #2493: John Martino – special permit for accessory apartment (TZBL 04.03.13)
- Case #2495: Warley Miranda – special permit for guest house (TZBL 04.03.08)
- Case #2494: Bryson & Asha Palmer – special permit for swimming pool (TZBL 04.03.10)
- Case #2492: Robert Stafford – special permit for swimming pool (TZBL 04.03.10)
- Site inspections: Palmer (55 Briarwood Lane), Miranda (191 Spring Hill Road), Martino (180 Red Coat Hill Road)
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board met virtually and took several votes, including appointing Ross Seavey as interim building commissioner, approving a rate increase for municipal refuse pickup, and renewing several alcohol licenses. The board also discussed a public petition regarding the Town Master Plan, with residents requesting removal of private property plans, and heard about a continued public hearing for a liquor license. No votes were taken on the Master Plan petition, and a joint meeting with the Planning Board is scheduled for May 4.
- Appointed Ross Seavey as interim building commissioner and amended his contract (3-0 vote)
- Approved Bruno's rate increase for municipal refuse from $6.05 to $6.75 per tonnage (3-0 vote)
- Renewed seasonal all-alcohol licenses for Garde De La Mer d/b/a Gard East (52 Beach Road) and Fish Tales MV (80 Main Street)
- Renewed Class II license for Atlanta Auto Rentals (4 Water Street)
- Authorized Town Administrator to establish a group to evaluate consolidating town offices, with completion by August 1
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is meeting virtually to discuss and possibly vote on several items, including a public hearing for a wine and malt alcohol license for Rocco's Pizzeria, which is expected to be continued to April 19. The board will also discuss a conditional building commissioner contract extension, a Beach Road outfall pipe request, a grant letter of support, and a rate increase for municipal refuse services. Administrative items include alcohol license renewals and approval of meeting minutes and warrants.
- Public hearing at 4:15 PM for Wine and Malt Alcohol License, Pantalone Inc d/b/a Rocco's Pizzeria, 79 Beach Road
- Conditional Building Commissioner Ross Seavey contract extension
- Beach Road Extension Outfall Pipe request from Massachusetts Highway District V
- Bruno's Rate Increase for Municipal Refuse, Solid Waste and Recycling
- Payroll warrants totaling $1,569,408.71 and bills payable warrants totaling $6,108,225.53
The Select Board approved the appointment of an interim building commissioner and authorized a study to evaluate options for consolidating town offices by August 1. The board also approved a refuse rate increase and several alcohol and auto rental license renewals.
- Approved appointment of Ross Seavey as interim building commissioner and contract amendment (3-0)
- Authorized Chair Roy Cutrer to sign letter of support for Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program Grant (3-0)
- Approved Bruno’s refuse rate increase from 6.05 to 6.75 (3-0)
- Approved seasonal all alcohol renewal for Garde De La Mer d/b/a Gard East (3-0)
- Approved seasonal all alcohol renewal for Fish Tales MV (3-0)
- Approved Class II License renewal for Atlanta Auto Rentals (3-0)
- Authorized Town Administrator and Finance Director to establish a group to evaluate consolidating town offices by August 1 (3-0)
- Continued public hearing for Rocco's Pizzeria alcohol license request to April 19, 2023
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health will review and discuss a targeted wastewater management plan, proposed fertilizer regulations, homeless encampments, and low-income guidelines. The board will also consider a rabies vaccination waiver for a dog at 14 John Hoft Road and approve previously issued Disposal Works Applications.
- Discussion of Targeted Wastewater Management Plan
- Fertilizer regulations under review
- Homeless encampments on the agenda
- Rabies vaccination waiver request for 'Pearl' Schellhammer at 14 John Hoft Rd
- Disposal Works Applications approved: Island Grown Initiative (80 & 104 Stoney Hill Rd), Angela & Benjamin Luckey (Old Lighthouse Road), Brian Packish (21 Causeway Rd)
The Board of Health received reports on wastewater management, fertilizer regulations, homeless encampments, and low income guidelines. Three disposal works applications were approved by the Health Agent. The board also addressed a rabies vaccination waiver request for a pet at 14 John Hoft Rd.
- Approved disposal works application 4361R (Island Grown Initiative, 80 & 104 Stoney Hill Rd)
- Approved disposal works application 4423 (Angela & Benjamin Luckey, Old Lighthouse Road)
- Approved disposal works application 4424 (Brian Packish, 21 Causeway Rd)
Tisbury Water Works
The Tisbury Board of Water Commissioners will meet via Zoom to discuss possible water rate changes, a contract with Environmental Partners for the Sanborn well generator, and the superintendent's report. They will also review minutes from March and February and schedule the next meeting.
- Discussion of water rate changes
- Sanborn well generator contract with Environmental Partners
- Superintendent's report
- Approval of March and February meeting minutes
- Scheduling next meeting
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board and Master Plan Steering Committee will meet via Zoom to review, amend, or reaffirm the Purposes and Objectives from the 2015 Vision Plan. This is a working session focused on updating the town's master plan goals.
- Review of 2015 Vision Plan Purposes/Objectives
- Possible amendments to Purposes/Objectives
- Meeting held via Zoom
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting remotely to conduct deliberations and continued public hearings on several special permit applications, including Kate Salop's Toy Box, Tom McCurdy Motorcars at 199 Beach Rd., Alexia Ebanks' Ackee Tree, and a special permit for Thomas L. and Patricia S. Bransford at 484 Main St. The board will also discuss Master Plan updates, a short-term rental study with the Martha's Vineyard Commission, and review Town Meeting warrant articles and zoning amendments.
- Deliberations: Kate Salop, The Toy Box, AP 19-B-19.4,5,6,7 (Bylaw 06.06.08)
- Continued public hearing: Tom McCurdy Motorcars, AP 10-B-01, 199 Beach Rd. (Bylaw 06.06.03)
- Continued public hearing: Alexia Ebanks, Ackee Tree, AP 09-B-13,14 (Bylaw 06.06.08)
- Deliberations: Special permit for Thomas L. and Patricia S. Bransford, 484 Main St., AP 04-B-17 (Bylaw 04.04.02)
- Bills payable: Payroll $1,374.09; 51Art-MVMinutes $1,250.00; Dan Doyle $1,300.00
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a Reserve Fund Transfer Request and review the 2023 Voter Guide along with the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School District Regional Agreement Summary. The agenda also includes committee reports, future meetings, and a celebration honoring Mary Ellen Larsen and Jynell Kristal.
- Reserve Fund Transfer Request
- Review of 2023 Voter Guide
- Martha's Vineyard Regional High School District Regional Agreement Summary
- Celebration with thanks to Mary Ellen Larsen and Jynell Kristal
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board and Master Plan Steering Committee will meet to recap the Commercial District Vision Plan open houses, review community survey results, and discuss outreach to high school students. They will also prepare for an April 10 working session on the 2015 Vision Plan purposes and update the Master Plan for Town Meeting.
- Recap of Commercial District Vision Plan open houses and next steps with Dodson & Flinker
- Community survey results presented by Barrett Planning Group
- Discussion of outreach ideas for high school students
- Review of project timeline for the Master Plan
- Preparation for April 10 working session on 2015 Vision Plan 'Purposes'
Open Space & Recreation Committee
The Tisbury Open Space and Recreation Committee is holding a virtual meeting to discuss updates on Veteran's Park, tennis facilities, and bike routes, as well as prepare for Town Meeting. The agenda includes approving minutes from previous meetings and other routine business.
- Update on Veteran's Park
- Tennis facility update
- Bike routes next steps
- Preparation for Town Meeting
Tisbury Climate Committee
The Tisbury Climate Committee met on April 3, 2023, to review minutes and discuss updates on the Green Communities program, with a specific focus on a grant application due October 27. The agenda included progress reports on Tisbury School, the John Ramsey Coastal Resilience program, the Ferries Now program, and the ETIPP update. No specific dollar amounts, ordinances, or binding decisions were listed in the agenda text.
- Green Communities update focusing on next project with grant due Oct. 27
- Tisbury School progress report
- John Ramsey program - Coastal Resilience update
- Ferries Now program update
- ETIPP update
The committee discussed potential Green Communities grant projects, including energy-efficient hot water heaters and vehicle upgrades. Members discussed the need for an RFP for solar and battery systems and the potential to hire a consultant using grant funds. No formal votes were taken on these proposals.
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Water Resources Committee
The Tisbury Water Resources Committee has no agenda for its March 30, 2023 meeting. The only item listed directs readers to review the minutes.
The committee reviewed the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) goals for nitrogen removal in Lagoon Pond and Lake Tashmoo. Consultant Kate Roosa presented various source reduction, restorative, and resource management technologies for committee evaluation. No formal votes were taken.
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting to review several applications and proposals. Items include a new application for the Stone Bank Taqueria, a special permit application from Scott Young, and a letter regarding Young's curb cut. The board will also discuss a proposed zoning bylaw amendment on time share, fractional, and interval ownership units, and review a plot plan for 353 Shubael Weeks Path.
- New application for Stone Bank Taqueria
- Scott Young special permit application and curb cut letter
- Zoning bylaw amendment on time share, fractional, and interval ownership units
- Plot plan for 353 Shubael Weeks Path
- Master as-built site plan
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to sign the warrants for the April 25 Special and Annual Town Meetings, discuss landfill and curbside fee increases, consider a reserve fund transfer for the Building and Zoning Department, and address an upcoming Steamship Authority hearing on an early morning boat. The board will also approve a cemetery plot plan.
- Signing of April 25, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant
- Signing of April 25, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
- Landfill Drop Off Transfer Station & Curbside Fee Increases
- Reserve Fund Transfer, Building and Zoning Department
- Steamship Authority Upcoming Hearing - Early Morning Boat
The Select Board approved the warrants for both the Annual and Special Town Meetings scheduled for April 25, 2023. The board also authorized a fund transfer for the Building and Zoning Department and sent a letter of support for the Steamship Authority's early morning boat.
- Signed April 25, 2023, Special Town Meeting Warrant (3-0-0)
- Signed April 25, 2023, Annual Town Meeting Warrant (3-0-0)
- Approved $15,000 reserve fund transfer for Building and Zoning Department (3-0-0)
- Authorized letter of support for the 5:30 Steamship Authority boat (3-0-0)
- Approved Oak Grove Cemetery plot 45 plan (3-0-0)
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting to consider appointing Drew Belsky as an agent under the SAPHE grant shared services program, hear reports from the health agent and assistant, and review septic system (disposal works) applications. The agenda includes several permit applications already approved by the health agent and a discussion of the Targeted Wastewater Management Plan.
- Appointment of Drew Belsky as agent of Tisbury Board of Health (SAPHE grant shared services inspector)
- Health Agent Report on Targeted Wastewater Management Plan
- Disposal works applications approved by health agent: Walter E. Lynch (4 Golf Club Rd), Charles Blair (13 Grimmet Way), Lynn Bowman (7 Chelsea Hill Rd), Jolanta Wojnowski (64 Mariner Rd), Jared Meader (47 Carl Lair's Lane), Usingtol LLC (9 Harbor View Ln)
- Bills and permits for approval
The Board of Health appointed Drew Belsky as a SAPHE grant shared services inspector. The board also reviewed disposal works applications for several residential properties.
- Appointed Drew Belsky as SAPHE grant shared services inspector
- Approved disposal works application 4418 (Lynn Bowman, 7 Chelsea Hill Rd)
- Approved disposal works application 4419 (Jolanta Wojnowski, 64 Mariner Rd)
- Approved disposal works application 4420 (Jared Meader, 47 Carl Lair’s Lane)
- Approved disposal works application 4421 (Usingtol LLC, 9 Harbor View Ln)
Tisbury Water Works
The Tisbury Board of Water Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on several items, including proposed water rate changes for tiers four and five, a grant application for a lead removal program, and change orders for the Harborview, Pine Tree, and Oak Tree water main project. The board will also review an abatement amount from billing errors, a generator contract, and a Consumer Confidence Report. The meeting is held via Zoom.
- Proposed water rate changes for tiers four and five
- Grant application for lead removal program
- Harborview, Pine Tree, Oak Tree change order for water main project
- Sanborn Generator Contract
- Abatement amount from billing errors revised from February 23, 2023 meeting
Tisbury Climate Committee
The Tisbury Climate Committee is holding a hybrid meeting to receive an update on the Coastal Zone Management resiliency grant, which has been active in Tisbury for almost two years. The presentation by John Ramsey of Coastal Engineering will inform town committees and boards about findings and allow for questions, as well as planning for a possible further grant application.
- Coastal Zone Management resiliency grant update presentation by John Ramsey
- Discussion of findings and next steps, including potential further grant application
- Invited attendees: Select Board, Planning Board, Open Space, Climate, Water Resources, Waterways
Personnel Board
The board will consider a warrant article regarding the placement of the Assistant Town Clerk on a pay scale. They will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings on January 20 and February 17, 2023.
- Warrant article: Placement of Assistant Town Clerk on pay scale
- Approval of January 20, 2023 minutes
- Approval of February 17, 2023 minutes
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will discuss and vote on revised budgets, including Waterworks budget article #15 and capital projects article #16, as well as other revised budgets. They will also discuss and vote on several Annual Town Meeting articles, including prior year bills, a waterways portable toilet enclosure, library renovation/repairs, the general stabilization fund, and the FY24 operating budget. The committee will also discuss available Special Town Meeting articles and approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Vote on Waterworks revised budget article #15 and capital projects article #16
- Vote on Annual Town Meeting article #2: Prior Year Bills
- Vote on article 7d: Waterways portable toilet enclosure
- Vote on article 9a: Library renovation/repairs
- Vote on article 37: FY24 operating budget
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to consider an agenda item regarding a moratorium on anchorage at Lake Tashmoo, with related correspondence provided. The agenda is otherwise minimal, containing only the agenda and meeting materials documents.
- Discussion of Lake Tashmoo anchorage moratorium
The Select Board voted to direct the Harbormaster to make Lake Tashmoo a no-anchorage area to protect eel grass and water quality. The board also expanded the Water Resource Committee and closed the town meeting warrants.
- Increased Water Resource Committee membership from 5 to 7 (3-0)
- Appointed Sheri Caseau, John Best, and Gerard Hokanson to the Water Resource Committee (3-0)
- Directed Harbormaster to make Lake Tashmoo a no-anchorage area (3-0)
- Closed the Annual Town Meeting warrant subject to final revision (3-0)
- Closed the Special Town Meeting warrant subject to final revision (3-0)
Open Space & Recreation Committee
The Open Space and Recreation Committee will discuss bike routes, a tennis update, and a Veteran's Park update. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from March 8, 2023, and setting the next agenda.
- Discussion of bike routes
- Tennis update
- Veteran's Park update
Tisbury Water Works
The Tisbury Water Works Board of Water Commissioners will meet via Zoom to discuss a revision of the FY2024 budget. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Revision of Budget FY 2024
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will discuss and vote on multiple departmental budgets and warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting, including the FY2024 operating budget and a proposal to reduce the tax rate. They will also consider Special Town Meeting articles on topics like procurement, building codes, and time-share ownership. The meeting is virtual via Zoom.
- Reserve Fund Transfer Request from Information Technology
- Vote on Town Clerk's budgets and 2 warrant articles
- Discussion and vote on FY2024 Operating Budget (Article 36)
- Article 37: Reduce Tax Rate
- Special Town Meeting Article 12: Time share, interval and fractional ownership
Select Board
The Select Board approved a conditional building inspector appointment and supported a building project at 4 State Road. The board also recommended a reserve fund transfer for IT equipment and approved a ballot question for a high school feasibility study.
- Recommended reserve fund transfer for hybrid IT environment to Finance and Advisory Committee (3-0)
- Appointed Greg Monka as conditional local inspector for six months (3-0)
- Approved support for EduComp building project at 4 State Road (2-0-1)
- Approved ballot question for Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Feasibility Study (3-0)
- Approved January 30, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health will meet virtually to discuss a targeted wastewater management plan, proposed regulations on lead water line replacement and cesspool upgrades, and a request to waive a failed septic system upgrade. They will also consider a request for a basement half bath and approve disposal works applications.
- Marcy Glenn, 22 Pilot Hill Rd – request for half bath in basement
- Proposed regulations on replacement of lead water lines and cesspool upgrades at property transfer
- Jolanta Wojnowski request to waive upgrade of failed septic system
- Disposal works applications approved by health agent: John Deignan/70 Kettle Hole Ln, Harold Nascimento/82 Clover Hill Dr, Robert Rippcondi/121 North William St
The Board of Health met to review disposal works applications and health agent reports. The minutes list several items for approval and discussion, including wastewater management and lead water line regulations.
- Approved disposal works application 4417 for 70 Kettle Hole Ln
- Reviewed disposal works application 4415 for 82 Clover Hill Dr
- Reviewed disposal works application 4416 for 121 North William St
Community Preservation Committee
The Committee approved the March 13, 2023 minutes and re-elected Paul Munafo as Chairman and John Bacheller as Vice Chairman. Members reviewed a promotional outreach plan to increase public applications for funding. The Committee also discussed the condition of Veteran's Park field following music festivals.
- Approved March 13, 2023 minutes
- Approved Paul Munafo to continue as Chairman (unanimous)
- Approved John Bacheller to continue as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
Natural Resources Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Waterways Committee is meeting to discuss Lake Tashmoo anchorage and recommended changes to Tisbury Waterways Regulations. The agenda also includes electing a vice chair and approving minutes from February 16, 2023. Future items for discussion include nitrogen loading, Owen Park Dock, and mooring inspector qualifications.
- Elect Vice Chair
- Lake Tashmoo Anchorage discussion
- Tisbury Waterways Regulations recommended changes discussion
- Future: Lake Tashmoo nitrogen loading and data collection on runoff
- Future: Owen Park Dock
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board and Finance and Advisory Committee are holding a joint hybrid meeting to discuss and possibly vote on Annual Town Meeting warrant articles and Special Town Meeting warrant articles. The agenda lists these discussion items but provides no details on the specific articles. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with a call to order and adjournment.
- Discussion and possible votes on Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
- Discussion and possible votes on Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
- Hybrid meeting at Emergency Services Facility, 215 Spring Street
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board will discuss a moratorium on Lake Tashmoo anchoring and potentially vote on adding parcels to the sewer district. The board is also scheduled to award the $26 million Tisbury School Bond and accept a gift for a bottom survey project. Administrative reports will cover payroll, bills, and updates on the Vineyard Wind marine terminal and 69 Beach Road projects.
- Award Tisbury School Bond, Twenty-six Million Dollars
- Add Parcels To Sewer District
- Lake Tashmoo Anchorage Moratorium
- Gift Acceptance, Douglas Bardwell, Bottom Survey Lake Tashmoo Dinghy Project
- Vineyard Wind, Marine Terminal and 69 Beach Road Projects, Update
The Select Board approved the sale of General Obligation School Bonds to Fidelity Capital Markets and added a sewer district expansion to the Special Town Meeting Warrant. The Board also voted to opt out of vote-by-mail for the May 9 town election. A proposal to relocate the August First Friday event was denied.
- Approved sale of $25,235,000 General Obligation School Bonds to Fidelity Capital Markets (3-0)
- Approved opting out of vote-by-mail for May 9, 2023 annual town election (3-0)
- Approved adding parcels to sewer district to Special Town Meeting Warrant (3-0)
- Denied relocation and date change of August First Friday event (1-2)
- Approved gift acceptance from Douglas Bardwell for Lake Tashmoo Dinghy Project (3-0)
- No action taken on Lake Tashmoo Anchorage Moratorium
Open Space & Recreation Committee
The Tisbury Open Space and Recreation Committee is meeting virtually to discuss their response to Horsley Witten regarding the Task 2 report, along with scheduling future meetings. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Discuss response to Horsley Witten re Task 2 report
- Committee meeting scheduling
- Next meeting agenda
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting jointly with the Select Board to discuss and possibly vote on warrant articles for the Annual and Special Town Meetings. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific articles or dollar amounts listed.
- Discussion of Annual Town Meeting warrant articles
- Discussion of Special Town Meeting warrant articles
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board and Master Plan Steering Committee are meeting jointly to discuss the town's master plan. They will consider alternatives and additional outreach for Commercial District Workshops, review the project timeline, and hear a presentation on key issues. The meeting is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Discussion of Commercial District Workshops, including alternatives and additional outreach
- Review of project timeline by Barrett Planning Group
- Status update on Inventory & Assessment Report
- Key Issues Presentation & Discussion
Tisbury Climate Committee
The Tisbury Climate Committee is meeting to review minutes, hear chair announcements, and get updates on several ongoing projects including the ETIPP program, warrant articles, a charging station grant, a CZM grant, and a solar array at the Park and Ride. The agenda is largely updates and routine items, with no major decisions listed.
- Update on ETIPP program
- Update on warrant articles
- Grant for charging stations
- Update on CZM grant
- Update on solar array at the Park and Ride
The committee approved the February 6 meeting minutes. Members discussed the removal of a $175,000 rooftop solar array from the town warrant and the status of several grants and stabilization funds.
- Approved February 6 meeting minutes
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review and vote on the Town Clerk's budget and two warrant articles, as well as budgets for several town departments and boards. They will also vote on multiple warrant articles, including those related to regional communications, stabilization funds, and borrowing. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and committee reports.
- Vote on Town Clerk's budget and 2 warrant articles
- Vote on budgets for Board of Appeals, Building Inspector, Conservation, Constables, and other departments
- Vote on articles for Dukes County Regional Communications Center, General Stabilization Fund, and Building and Infrastructure Stabilization Fund
- Vote on articles to obtain official bonds, authorize treasurer to borrow, and compensating balance agreement
- Elect Fish Committee
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health will meet to consider a septic system waiver request, review a proposed lead water line replacement regulation, and approve disposal works applications. The agenda includes standard items like meeting minutes, health agent reports, and bills.
- Waiver request by Jolanta Wojnowski, 64 Mariner Road, to upgrade failed septic system
- Proposed lead water line replacement regulation
- Disposal works applications for 191 Spring Hill Road, 82 Clover Hill Dr, and 121 North William St
- Approval of bills and permits
Open Space & Recreation Committee
This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any details.
The committee evaluated stormwater concepts for Veterans Park, noting support for water quality swales and wetlands while rejecting others due to cost or engineering. Members also reviewed progress on CPA-funded tennis court improvements at Church and Lake Streets. No formal votes were taken on project approvals.
- Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Rejected Horsley Witten concepts 11, 12, and 5-8 for Veterans Park
- Supported Horsley Witten concepts 1-3 for Veterans Park
- Approved adjournment of meeting (3-0)
Tisbury Water Works
The Tisbury Board of Water Commissioners will meet via Zoom to discuss a proposal from Environmental Partners regarding the lead and copper program, revise the FY2024 budget, and consider abatements for billing errors on several accounts. The board will also review meeting minutes, schedule the next meeting, and hear the superintendent's report.
- Environmental Partners proposal on lead and copper program
- Revision of FY 2024 budget
- Abatements for accounts 467, 2089, 1778, 1639, 1528, 3057, 1468, 3171, 2093 due to billing errors
- New generator company for maintenance
- Superintendent report
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting to review zoning bylaw amendments from 2022, covering articles 1 through 6. The agenda includes only meeting materials and the amendment document, with no other listed action items.
- Review of 2022 zoning bylaw amendments, articles 1-6
The Planning Board voted to place four proposed zoning bylaw amendments on the Special Town Meeting warrant. Two other amendments regarding affordable housing waivers and accessory apartments were continued to March 1, 2023.
- Approved placement of Article 1 (Types of Districts) on Special Town Meeting warrant (5-0-0)
- Approved placement of Article 2 (Use of premises in connection with trade) on Special Town Meeting warrant (5-0-0)
- Continued public hearing for Article 3 (Multiple Family Dwelling waivers) to March 1, 2023 (4-1-0)
- Approved placement of Article 4 (Height of Structures) on Special Town Meeting warrant (4-0-1)
- Continued public hearing for Article 5 (Accessory Apartment) to March 1, 2023 (5-0-0)
- Approved placement of Article 6 (Time Share, Fractional and Interval Ownership Units) on Special Town Meeting warrant (5-0-0)
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is meeting virtually to consider a police patrol officer appointment, hold a public hearing on a common victualler license for Catboat Coffee Co, and discuss town meeting warrant articles and dinghy docks. The board will also vote on one-day alcohol licenses and special event permits for the Martha's Vineyard Museum in March.
- Appointment of Police Patrol Officer Jameson Rose
- Public hearing on common victualler license for Catboat Coffee Co, 79 Beach Road, Unit B11 & B12
- Discussion on Dinghy Docks, Lake Street Pier & Landing
- One-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Museum on March 10 and 11, 2023
- Special events for Martha's Vineyard Museum: Craft Workshop (March 10) and Private Event (March 11)
The Select Board approved a common victualler license for Catboat Coffee Co pending a fire inspection and authorized $1,200 for a water depth survey at Lake Street Pier & Landing. The Board also appointed a new police patrol officer and modified a Town Meeting warrant article.
- Appointed Jameson Rose as patrol officer conditioned upon academy completion (3-0-0)
- Approved common victualler license for Catboat Coffee Co, pending fire inspection (3-0-0)
- Approved $1,200 for a water depth survey at Lake Street Pier & Landing (3-0-0)
- Deleted warrant article 14 regarding acquisition of 14 Water Street and 15 Cromwell Lane (3-0-0)
- Amended Water Resource Committee charge to replace select board member with member at large (3-0-0)
- Appointed Abbe Burt to Water Resources Committee until a member at large is appointed (2-0-1)
- Approved one-day alcohol licenses and special events for Martha’s Vineyard Museum on March 10 and 11, 2023 (3-0-0)
Personnel Board
The Tisbury Personnel Board is meeting to hold a public hearing on a proposed allowance for meals and lodging policy, continue discussion of the vacation policy, and receive a human resources update. The agenda also includes items on training, moving, ethics, and finance committee matters, plus approval of the January 20, 2023 minutes.
- Public hearing on allowance for meals and lodging policy
- Vacation policy discussion continued
- Human resources update
- Training discussion
- Approval of 1.20.23 minutes
The board approved a revised Meals and Lodging Policy and a new Vacation Policy. Members also discussed options for manager training and provided updates on town vacancies.
- Approved revised meal allowance policy effective March 3, 2023 (All in favor)
- Approved vacation policy effective June 30, 2023 (All in favor)
- Reached consensus to continue searching for management training services
Natural Resources Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Waterways Committee is meeting to discuss recommended changes to Tisbury Waterways Regulations, the replacement of the Tashmoo Pumpout Boat, and the Lake Tashmoo Anchorage Area. The agenda also includes public comment and approval of the January 12, 2023 minutes. Future items for discussion include nitrogen loading, Owen Park Dock, and mooring inspector qualifications.
- Discussion of recommended changes to Tisbury Waterways Regulations
- Replacement of the Tashmoo Pumpout Boat
- Lake Tashmoo Anchorage Area discussion
- Public comment (up to 3 minutes per person)
- Approval of minutes from January 12, 2023
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the FY24 levy limit and reductions, review budgets for Human Resources, Personnel, and Select Board departments, and consider warrant articles on affordable housing and climate. The committee will vote on articles and budgets reviewed at its February 8 meeting.
- Discussion of FY24 levy limit and reductions
- Review of Human Resources and Personnel Board budgets
- Review of Affordable Housing Committee warrant article
- Discussion on Climate Committee warrant articles
- Review of Select Board budgets and warrant articles
The Committee voted to recommend the FY24 budgets for the Fire Department, Emergency Management, and Ambulance services. It also approved warrant articles for Planning Board zoning re-codification, Fire Department SCBA equipment, and a Paramedic Supervisor position.
- Recommended Planning Board warrant articles for zoning bylaw re-codifying and assistant grade increase (7-0-0)
- Recommended Fire Department warrant article for SCBA equipment (7-0-0)
- Recommended Fire Department FY24 budget (7-0-0)
- Recommended warrant article for Paramedic Supervisor position (4-3-0)
- Recommended Ambulance FY24 budget (5-2-0)
- Recommended Emergency Management FY24 budget (7-0-0)
- Withdrew motion to recommend Planning Board budget to allow for further reductions
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is meeting virtually to discuss and possibly vote on police department policies, including military leave and a housing stipend for the police academy, and the installation of stop signs at Franklin Street and Center Street. The board will also consider administrative items involving American Rescue Plan Act funds for Lake Tashmoo and grantwriting services, as well as a reserve fund transfer for animal control. Meeting minutes from January 25, 2023, are scheduled for approval.
- Police Department Policies: Military Leave and Police Academy Housing Stipend
- Installation of Stop Signs: Franklin Street at Center Street
- American Rescue Plan Act Funds, Lake Tashmoo Targeted Watershed Management Initiative
- American Rescue Plan Act Funds, Grantwriting Services
- Reserve Fund Transfer, Animal Control
The Select Board approved new police policies regarding military leave and academy housing stipends. The board also authorized funding for the Lake Tashmoo Targeted Watershed Management Initiative and a reserve fund transfer for animal control.
- Approved Military leave policy (3-0)
- Approved police academy housing policy with requirement of successful academy completion (3-0)
- Approved Lake Tashmoo water shed management plan funding (3-0)
- Approved reserve fund transfer for Animal Control Officer of $14,607 (3-0)
- Approved January 25, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
- No action taken on stop sign installation at Franklin Street and Center Street
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting to review materials for a proposal at 484 Main Street, submitted by Bransford. The agenda includes only this item, with no other business listed.
- Review of Bransford proposal at 484 Main Street
The Planning Board approved the December 2022 minutes and paid several invoices totaling $9,715.11. One special permit application was withdrawn, and a subdivision application for Kuffies Point Way was referred to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission.
- Approved minutes for December 7 and December 21, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved withdrawal without prejudice of Stone Bank Taqueria special permit application (5-0)
- Closed public hearing for 484 Main St. guest house application (5-0)
- Continued deliberations for 484 Main St. to March 1, 2023 (5-0)
- Referred Form C Subdivision for 60 Kuffies Point Way to Martha’s Vineyard Commission (5-0)
- Approved bills payable totaling $9,715.11 (5-0)
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board, Waterworks Commissioners, Water Resources Committee, and Sewer Advisory Board are meeting jointly to discuss the Capital Infrastructure Program for calendar year 2023. The agenda covers improvements to roads and sidewalks, stormwater, water, and wastewater systems. No specific projects, dollar amounts, or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Capital Infrastructure Program calendar year 2023
- Roads and sidewalks improvements
- Stormwater improvements
- Water improvements
- Wastewater improvements
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a request for an additional bedroom at 82 Skiff Avenue within the Lagoon Pond DCPC, a health agent report covering wastewater management and fertilizer regulations, and approval of disposal works applications and bills. The meeting includes a public hearing for the bedroom request and updates from health staff.
- Public hearing at 4:30 PM for Sue Zarba, 82 Skiff Avenue, additional bedroom in Lagoon Pond DCPC
- Health agent report: bedroom count confirmation on Sunnyside Ave.
- Targeted Wastewater Management Plan update
- Fertilizer regulations update
- SAPHE grant MOU
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Tisbury Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting with two public hearings: one for a special permit for an accessory apartment and another for a private club building. Site inspections of the properties are scheduled but discretionary.
- Case #2491: Nathan Wilkins – special permit for accessory apartment (TZBL 04.03.13)
- Case #2489: West Chop Trust – special permit for private club building (TZBL 04.03.03)
- Site inspection: Wilkins property at 173 Dunham Ave
- Site inspection: West Chop Trust property at 162 Iroquois Ave
Natural Resources Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Waterways Committee is meeting to discuss several waterway management topics, including replacing the Tashmoo pumpout boat, anchorage areas in Lake Tashmoo, and recommended changes to Tisbury Waterways Regulations. The agenda also includes public comment and approval of previous minutes. Most items are listed for discussion, not final decisions.
- Tashmoo Pumpout Boat replacement discussion
- Lake Tashmoo anchorage area discussion
- Tisbury Waterways Regulations recommended changes discussion
- Lake Tashmoo nitrogen loading and runoff data collection
- Owen Park Dock and post-dredge survey by Wood Hole Group
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is meeting virtually to hear the town administrator's report on several projects, including the MassDOT Beach Road project, Lake Tashmoo pumpout boat, and FY2024 budget. They will also discuss and possibly vote on the Beach Road Music Festival, the Affordable Housing Committee charge, and Lake Tashmoo anchorage, plus make appointments to town committees.
- MassDOT Beach Road Project update
- Special Town Meeting Warrant Article on Charter Review Committee amendments
- Discussion and possible vote on Beach Road Music Festival
- Appointments to Affordable Housing Committee: Henry Nieder, Caitlin Burbidge, Scott Mullin
- Common Victualler License Renewal for Black Dog Tavern, 20 Beach Str Ext
The Select Board approved the Affordable Housing Committee Charge and appointed two members to that committee. The Board also authorized the Town Administrator to proceed with the Lake Tashmoo management plan. Additionally, several business licenses and a cemetery plot purchase were approved.
- Approved Affordable Housing Committee Charge (3-0)
- Appointed Caitlin Burbidge and Henry Nieder to Affordable Housing Committee until June 30, 2023 (3-0)
- Empowered Town Administrator to move forward with Lake Tashmoo plan (3-0)
- Approved Common Victualler license renewal for Black Dog Tavern (3-0)
- Approved Taxi License transfer to Shemario Houghton and Kristal King (3-0)
- Approved purchase of cemetery plot 280 (3-0)
- Approved sending of the Climate Committee letter to MassDOT (3-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from Dec 21, 2022 and Jan 11, 2023 (2-0-1)
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review several town department budgets and related warrant articles, including Planning Board, Fire Department, Ambulance, and Emergency Management. They will also consider a Reserve Fund Transfer request from Animal Control and vote on articles and budgets reviewed at a prior meeting.
- Review of Planning Board budget and warrant articles
- Review of Fire Department budget and warrant article
- Review of Ambulance budget and warrant article
- Review of Emergency Management budget
- Reserve Fund Transfer request from Animal Control
The Committee approved several FY24 budget requests and warrant articles for Police, IT, and Animal Control. It also authorized a $14,607 Reserve Fund transfer for a new heat-pump system at the Animal Control building. Reviews of the Planning Board, Fire, and Emergency Management budgets were conducted, though no formal votes were recorded for those specific items.
- Approved $14,607 Reserve Fund transfer for Animal Control heat-pump system (7-0-0)
- Approved three Police budget requests (7-0-0)
- Recommended warrant article to create and fund Police Executive Assistant position (7-0-0)
- Recommended three Harbor warrant articles for moorings, Owen Park Pier engineering, and vessel disposal (7-0-0)
- Recommended Harbor warrant article for Natural Resource Office repairs (7-0-0)
- Recommended transfer of funds from Dredge Stabilization Fund to Dredge Fund (7-0-0)
- Recommended FY24 Animal Control budget (7-0-0)
- Recommended FY24 IT budget and two IT warrant articles (7-0-0)
Planning Board
The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting remotely to discuss potential bylaw amendments and warrant articles, including a section on time share, interval, and fractional ownership units, as well as a ZBA suggestion for an adjustment to another section. They will also review a response from MassDot regarding the 5-Corners project. The board will approve bills totaling $4,218.24.
- Discussion of bylaw amendment to TZBL 07.17 (Time Share, Interval and Fractional Ownership Units)
- Discussion of ZBA suggestion for adjustment to TZBL 04.03.13
- MassDot 5-Corners response review
- Bills payable: $4,218.24 total (Art-Minutes $752, Payroll $1,436.24, Town Counsel $2,030)
The Board approved several bills payable and agreed to move six zoning bylaw amendments, including regulations on fractional ownership and accessory dwellings, to public hearings. Members also reviewed MassDOT drainage proposals for Beach Street and consolidated recommendations for a formal response.
- Approved bills payable totaling $4,218.24 (3-0-0)
- Agreed to move six zoning bylaw amendments to February 22, 2023 public hearings
- Agreed to move fractional ownership regulations forward to public hearings
- Agreed to move ZBA request regarding accessory dwellings on non-conforming lots to public hearings
- Postponed discussion on the definition of Accessory Dwelling versus Guest House
Tisbury Climate Committee
The Tisbury Climate Committee is meeting to review minutes, hear announcements, and discuss several items including the DOT's public hearing, warrant articles requested by the Finance Committee, and a grant committee for charging stations. The meeting is held via Zoom.
- Discussion of DOT public hearing and possible committee comments
- Warrant articles request from Finance Committee
- Grant committee for charging stations
- Calendar item: Ferries Now at the Film Center
The committee discussed flaws in the DOT's proposed infiltration system, specifically the lack of relief points and failure to address future rainfall. Members agreed that the current plan is insufficient to prevent flooding in areas like Veterans Park.
- Approved minutes of January 23 (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Authorized Melinda Loberg and Rachel Orr to compose a letter to the DOT (6-0)
Open Space & Recreation Committee
The Tisbury Open Space and Recreation Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss several ongoing projects, including the Harbormaster building, Veteran's Park deliverables, and next steps for the Old Holmes Hole Rd/West Tisbury bike path. They will also address committee organization and leadership, and assign members to priority objectives. The agenda includes approval of the January 23, 2023 minutes.
- Discussion of Harbormaster building and follow-up with Cheryl Doble
- Review of Horsley Witten Veteran's Park 'Task 2' deliverables
- Next steps for Old Holmes Hole Rd/West Tisbury bike path
- Committee organization and leadership
- Committee assignments to priority objectives
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will review the budgets and warrant articles for the Police Department, Animal Control, Harbormaster, and Information Technology departments, with department heads present. The committee will also vote on a late-filed article from the Wastewater Department and on articles and budgets reviewed at a previous meeting. Additionally, they will fill the vice-chair position and hear committee reports.
- Review of Police Department budget and warrant article with Chief Chris Habekost
- Review of Animal Control budget and warrant article with Heather Maciel
- Review of Harbormaster budget and warrant articles with John Crocker
- Review of Information Technology budget and warrant articles with Heidi Rydzewski
- Vote to accept late filed article from Wastewater Department
The Committee recommended the Tisbury School budget and the updated MVRHS Regional Agreement. It approved a $25,000 late-filed article for the Wastewater Department and appointed Louise Clough as Vice Chair. The High School budget vote was tabled pending final assessment figures.
- Recommended Tisbury School budget request of $8,314,616 (8-0-0)
- Accepted $25,000 late-filed warrant article for Wastewater Department (8-0-0)
- Recommended funding Tisbury's share of MVRHS feasibility study based on 21% share (7-0-0)
- Recommended approval of updated MVRHS Regional Agreement (7-0-0)
- Appointed Louise Clough as Vice Chair (6-0-1)
- Tabled High School budget vote pending final figures (8-0-0)
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health will meet to approve minutes, hear a health agent report on nitrogen regulations and landfill monitoring, and consider a disposal works application. A public appointment is scheduled for a request for an additional bedroom in the Lagoon Pond DCPC.
- Appointment: Sue Zarba, 82 Skiff Avenue, additional bedroom in Lagoon Pond DCPC
- Health Agent Report: DEP Nitrogen Sensitive Area Regulations and Tisbury Nitrogen Regulation
- Disposal Works Application approved by agent: Mink Meadows Assoc, 320 Golf Club Rd
- Disposal Works Application for board approval: Colin Young, Clover Hill Dr.
- Approval of bills and permits
The Board of Health met to review health agent reports and disposal works applications. The minutes list a specific application for board approval and one already approved by the health agent.
- Approved disposal works application for 4411 Mink Meadows Assoc 320 Golf Club Rd 30-C-1 (Health Agent approval)
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board and Tisbury Affordable Housing Committee held a virtual meeting on January 30, 2023. The agenda focused on discussing priorities for calendar year 2023, the budget and staffing for fiscal year 2024, and 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts were recorded in the provided agenda text.
- Discussion of priorities for Calendar Year 2023
- Discussion of Budget and Staffing for Fiscal Year 2024
- Discussion of 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
- Discussion of Committee and Trust Appointments
- Discussion of Committee Objectives
The Affordable Housing Committee voted to recommend a 7-member composition and an updated committee charge to the Select Board. The committee also discussed technical service funding for the 2023 Town Meeting Warrant. Minutes from the January 10, 2023 meeting were approved.
- Recommended committee charge and inclusion of housing production plan (5-0)
- Recommended committee consist of 7 members: one planning board rep, one Dukes County Regional Housing Authority rep, and five at large (5-0)
- Approved January 10, 2023 minutes with one name correction (5-0)
Planning Board
The agenda for this meeting is empty; no items are listed for discussion or decision. The public is directed to review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.
The Planning Board approved adjustments to the FY24 budget and authorized $20,000 in additional funding for Master Plan services. The board also approved amended bills payable and reviewed proposed bylaw amendments for upcoming Town Meetings.
- Approved minutes for Nov 30, Dec 14, and Dec 16, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved FY24 budget shift: $50,000 for Professional Services, $15,000 for Purchased Services, and $0 for Equipment New (Unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 contract amendment for FXM Associates Master Plan services, split $10,000 in FY2023 and $10,000 in FY2024 (5-0-0)
- Approved amended bills payable totaling $14,543.19 (Unanimous)
- Tabled Kurt Fraser letter
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review the Tisbury School budget, the Superintendent's Shared Services budget, and the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School budget and warrant article. They will also vote on articles and budgets reviewed at a previous meeting. The meeting includes presentations from school officials.
- Review of Tisbury School budget with Principal John Custer and School Committee member Amy Houghton
- Review of Superintendent's Shared Services budget with Superintendent Richie Smith and School Business Administrator Mark Friedman
- Review of Martha's Vineyard Regional High School budget and warrant article with Principal Sara Dingledy
- Vote on articles and budgets reviewed on 1/18/23
The Finance and Advisory Committee recommended approval for the FY2024 budgets of the Council on Aging and Department of Public Works. The committee also recommended several DPW capital articles but tabled a proposal for Veterans Park remediation.
- Recommended approval of Council on Aging FY2024 budget (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Department of Public Works FY2024 budget (5-0)
- Recommended approval of $100,000 for Union Street underground utilities (5-0)
- Recommended approval of $150,000 for landfill local drop-off (5-0)
- Recommended approval of $200,000 for Town Hall, Police Station and COA painting (5-0)
- Recommended approval of $70,000 for emergency management facility repairs (5-0)
- Recommended approval of $60,000 for tilt trailer, dump bed, water tank, and skid steer (5-0)
- Tabled $225,000 Veterans Park remediation article
Select Board
The Tisbury Select Board is meeting virtually to reorganize board officers, approve minutes, and hear the town administrator's report. Key items include a reserve fund transfer for office space at the Educomp Building, warrant articles for municipal office space and town hall planning, and a temporary closure request from Black Dog Café. The board will also consider license renewals, appointments, and a wastewater flow allocation stay.
- Reserve Fund Transfer for Educomp Building, 4 State Road office space
- Municipal Office Space and Town Hall Planning and Design warrant articles
- Black Dog Café, 509 State Road, temporary closure
- Common Victualler License renewal for Salvatore's, 20 Union Street
- Appointments: Emergency Management Director, Assistant EMD, Building Commissioner
The Select Board reorganized its leadership and appointed several town officials. The board approved a 120-day wastewater flow allocation stay and renewed a common victualler license. Discussions were held regarding Town Hall overcrowding and the potential purchase of a modular office unit.
- Elected Roy Cutrer as Chair, John Cahill as Vice-Chair, and Abbe Burt as Clerk
- Approved 120-day wastewater flow allocation stay (3-0)
- Approved Common Victualler license renewal for Salvatore’s at 20 Union Str (3-0)
- Appointed Patrick Rolston as Emergency Management Director (3-0)
- Appointed Colleen Wilson as Assistant Emergency Management Director (3-0)
- Appointed Ross Seavey as special employee Building Commissioner until March 31, 2023 (3-0)
- Tabled the Educomp building office rental option
- Approved December 7, 2022 meeting minutes with minor amendments (2-0-1)
Open Space & Recreation Committee
The Open Space and Recreation Committee is meeting virtually to discuss its 2023 priorities, organization and leadership, and the agenda for its next meeting. The only action item is approving minutes from a prior meeting; the rest is discussion.
- Approve minutes from January 9, 2022
- Discussion of 2023 priorities
- Discussion of organization and leadership
- Discussion of February 6 meeting agenda
The Committee established three priority categories for 2023 projects and agreed to handle projects through the design phase before handing them to town staff for completion. Members also reviewed summer tennis and pickleball clinic plans.
- Approved minutes of January 9, 2023 (5-0)
- Agreed to a three-category prioritization system for 2023 projects
- Decided Committee will carry projects to design stage then hand off to DPW, Town Administrator, or Select Board
- Agreed to reconsider Lake Street court fencing and pickleball payments at a future meeting
- Approved adjournment of meeting (5-0)
Tisbury Climate Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the January 12 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of discussions regarding building maintenance, grant opportunities for charging stations, and the MVC Climate Action Plan.
- Approved January 12 meeting minutes (5-0)
Personnel Board
The Tisbury Personnel Board is holding a public hearing on the vacation policy and discussing pay scale placements for the Town Clerk-Assistant Town Clerk and Police Department Executive Assistant positions. The board will also receive updates on human resources and the placement of the Director of Human Resources on the existing pay scale, and will review minutes from the December 12, 2022 meeting.
- Public hearing on vacation policy
- Discussion of scale placement for Town Clerk-Assistant Town Clerk position
- Discussion of scale placement for Police Department Executive Assistant position
- Update on placement of Director of Human Resources on existing scale
- Review of 12.12.22 minutes
The board approved the placement of a new Police Department Executive Assistant position on the M&P scale. A proposed change to the vacation policy regarding the forfeiture of hours over 240 was discussed but not decided.
- Approved placement of Police Executive Assistant position on FY23 scale M4 step 1 (All in favor)
- Approved placement of Human Resource Director on current scale M7 (All in favor)
- Approved December 12, 2023 minutes with corrections (All in favor)
- Closed public hearing on Vacation Policy; decision tabled for next meeting
- Deferred Town Clerk Assistant Town Accountant item to a future meeting
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a written decision for a special permit for Patient Centric at Mechanics Way with a five-year renewal cycle. Other special permit hearings for 16 Union Street and 484 Main Street were continued to future dates.
- Approved special permit for Patient Centric (Mechanics Way) with 5-year renewal (4-0)
- Continued 16 Union Street special permit hearing to February 15, 2023 (4-0)
- Continued 484 Main St. special permit hearing to February 1, 2023 (4-0)
- Appointed Phil Hale to the Master Plan Steering Committee (4-0)
- Approved revised bills payable totaling $5,415.90 (4-0)
- Approved one-year contract renewal for Dan Doyle (4-0)
- Approved minutes for Nov 30, Dec 14, and Dec 29, 2022 (4-0)
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review the Council on Aging and Department of Public Works budgets, along with DPW warrant articles and a Building Department reserve fund transfer request. They will also vote on articles and budgets reviewed at their January 11 meeting.
- Council on Aging budget review with Director Joyce Stiles-Tucker
- Department of Public Works budget and warrant articles review with Director Kirk Metell
- Building Department reserve fund transfer request
- Vote on articles and budgets reviewed on 1/11/23
The Finance and Advisory Committee recommended approval for several FY2024 budget articles supporting community education, health care access, and elder services. The committee also reviewed the Council on Aging and DPW budgets and agreed to postpone a $500,000 sidewalk paving request to FY25.
- Recommended approval of $10,000 for Martha’s Vineyard Community Education and Training (6-0)
- Recommended approval of $79,804 for Dukes County Health Care Access, $102,024 for Martha's Vineyard Center for Living, and $32,422 for Dukes County Center for Living Building (6-0)
- Recommended approval of $8,186 for Dukes County Public Benefits Access (6-0)
- Recommended approval of $10,526 for Harbor Homes Homelessness Prevention (6-0)
- Recommended approval of $17,978 for Counseling, Outreach and Referral for Elders (6-0)
- Recommended approval of $21,162 for Healthy Aging Martha's Vineyard (5-0-1)
- Recommended approval of $8,586 for Substance Use Disorder Coalition (6-0)
- Recommended approval of $5,485.25 for Dukes County Revenue Replacement / Budget Shortfall (6-0)
Board of Health
The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from the health agent and assistant, and review septic system (disposal works) applications. They will also discuss DEP nitrogen-sensitive area regulations and consider a request to extend a disposal works permit.
- Review of DEP Nitrogen Sensitive Area Regulations and Tisbury Nitrogen Regulation
- Approval of disposal works application for Joan Taylor at 147 Cranberry Acres Way
- Board approval of DWA 4407 for Jayne Leaf at 157 Clover Hill Dr.
- Board approval of DWA 4408 for Edward McLeod at 36 Hine's Point, including bedroom count question
- Request for 2-year extension of DWA permit at 41 Bernard Circle
The Board of Health reviewed disposal works applications for 157 Clover Hill Dr. and 36 Hine’s Point. The board also considered a request for a second extension of a disposal works permit for 41 Bernard Circle. The minutes do not record the final vote outcomes for these items.
- Reviewed disposal works application for Jayne Leaf, 157 Clover Hill Dr. (4407)
- Reviewed disposal works application for Edward McLeod, 36 Hine’s Point (4408)
- Discussed request for 2nd extension of DWA permit for 41 Bernard Circle (5-A-29)
Natural Resources Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Waterways Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Tashmoo dredge, nitrogen loading and runoff data from Lake Tashmoo, and proposed changes to commercial regulations. They will also review revised meeting minutes and consider alternatives to hybrid meetings. The meeting is open to the public with a comment period.
- Tashmoo Dredge Update
- Discussion of Lake Tashmoo nitrogen loading and runoff data
- Email regarding commercial rules for tie up, gear storage, and moorings
- Update on Tisbury Waterways Regulations from Town Meeting
- Review of revised minutes from March, September, October, November, and December 2022
Tisbury Climate Committee
The Tisbury Climate Committee will meet virtually to review prior minutes, hear status updates on a DPW heat pump project and a CZM grant, and prioritize goals for 2023. They will also draft a town report and discuss the emergency management plan. The meeting is largely a working session with no votes on new ordinances or contracts.
- Review and approval of Dec. 5, 2022 minutes
- Status update on Heat Pump project with DPW
- Status update on CZM grant
- Review and prioritization of 2023 goals
- Draft for Town Report and Emergency Management Plan discussion
Finance & Advisory Committee
The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review the Martha's Vineyard Center for Education and Training (MVCET) article and regional services budgets and articles, with presentations from county and community representatives. They will also discuss a reserve fund transfer request and other committee business.
- Review of MVCET article with Holly Bellebuono and Norm Werthwein
- Review of Regional Services budgets and articles with Martina Thornton, County Manager
- Presentations from Dukes County Health Care Access, Public Benefits Access, Center for Living, Community Services, Health Aging Martha's Vineyard, and Harbor Homes
- Reserve Fund Transfer request
Select Board
This is a procedural agenda for the Tisbury Select Board meeting on January 11, 2023. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific decisions, discussions, or action items provided. The agenda appears to be boilerplate with no substantive business detailed.
The Select Board approved a builder's risk insurance payment for the school project and funded stabilization accounts for Fire, Ambulance, and DPW. The board also appointed a new police officer and renewed two common victualler licenses. Additionally, the board addressed an open meeting law complaint by agreeing to provide corrected minutes to the complainant.
- Approved $882,944.96 invoice for Martha’s Vineyard Insurance Agency Inc. (2-0)
- Appropriated $100,000 to Fire, $35,000 to Ambulance, and $50,000 to DPW stabilization funds (2-0)
- Appointed Forest Filler as a police officer effective 1.11.23 (2-0)
- Approved Common Victualler License renewals for Rocco’s Pizza and For All Things Delicious d/b/a Bobby B’s (2-0)
- Determined no open meeting law violation occurred and agreed to provide correct minutes to Rich Saltzberg (2-0)
- Approved reserve fund transfer for Building Department staffing (2-0)
- Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
Conservation Commission
The Tisbury Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting with discussions on spraying at Veteran's Park, minutes, and site inspections. Several public hearings are scheduled for determinations and notices of intent, including a shed construction, dinghy float reconfiguration, dwelling demolition and rebuild, and a retaining wall. Two continued hearings and two applications on hold are also listed.
- 22-32: Lise N. Revers 2017 Trust – determination for shed construction
- 22-33: Tisbury Harbormaster – amend OOC #74-929 to reconfigure dinghy floats and add one pile
- 22-34: Peter & Ila Briggs Halby – NOI to demo and rebuild dwelling with landscaping
- 22-35: Mark Mszanski – NOI for retaining wall construction
- 21-31: SHM Vineyard Haven LLC – NOI to remove 4 buildings, construct boat racks, concrete slab, relocate fuel tank, boardwalk (on hold)
The Commission issued a negative determination for a shed construction and approved an amendment for the Tisbury Harbormaster to reconfigure dinghy floats and add a spile. A hearing for a retaining wall was continued pending amended plans.
- Issued negative determination for Lise N. Revers 2017 Trust shed construction (Unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Order of Conditions 74-929 for Tisbury Harbormaster dinghy floats and spile (Unanimous)
- Closed public hearing for Peter and Ila Briggs Halby dwelling demolition (Unanimous)
- Continued public hearing for Mark Mszanski retaining wall pending amended site, landscaping, and drainage plans
Open Space & Recreation Committee
The Open Space and Recreation Committee will meet virtually to approve prior minutes and discuss a technical report on bike routes from West Tisbury, as well as details of the town's tennis program. The committee will also set its 2023 priorities for the next meeting agenda.
- Review of technical report from W. Tisbury on bike routes
- Discussion of Tennis Program details
- Next meeting agenda – 2023 priorities
- Approve minutes of December 19, 2022
The committee reviewed a proposal for a shared use path along Old Holmes Hole Road and discussed funding and equipment costs for the Lake Street tennis program. No final votes were taken on these proposals; the committee is seeking further cost assessments and meeting with DPW.
- Approved minutes of December 19, 2022 meeting (4-0)
- Action: CD to check availability of $14,000 in MVC Island Transportation Engineer agreement
- Action: Nancy Weaver to schedule a route walk for committee members
Planning Board
This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.
The Planning Board approved the November 2022 meeting minutes and a revised bill payment. Deliberations regarding a special permit for Patient Centric were continued to a future date. The Board also discussed Master Plan updates and potential bylaw amendments for the 2023 Town Meeting.
- Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Continued Patient Centric special permit deliberations to January 18, 2023 (4-0)
- Approved revised bills payable of $1,022.25 (5-0)
- Agreed to hold in-person board retreat on January 25, 2023
Tisbury Water Works
The Tisbury Board of Water Commissioners will meet via Zoom to discuss the lead program with Environmental Partners, review the FY 2024 budget, and consider the town report. The board will also address the superintendent appointment, set evaluative criteria for the superintendent's performance review, and hear the superintendent's report.
- Discussion with Ryan Allgrove of Environmental Partners on the lead program
- Budget review for fiscal year 2024
- Town report discussion
- Superintendent appointment and performance review criteria
- Superintendent report