Tisbury public meetings in 2024

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is holding a Zoom-only meeting that will immediately go into executive session under G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy and contract negotiations with the town administrator. The board will not reconvene in open session, so no public business is scheduled.

• Executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator)

The Tisbury Select Board held a Zoom-only meeting on December 26, 2024, and took one action: voting unanimously to enter executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with the Town Administrator, a nonunion position. The board voted not to reconvene in open session after the executive session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Entered executive session for Town Administrator negotiations (3-0)
• Voted not to reconvene in open session after executive session (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct interviews for the Town Administrator position. The board will also hold an executive session regarding personnel negotiations and vote on a Dukes County wastewater grant agreement.

• Interviews of Joseph LaCivita and Sonia Alves-Viveiros for Town Administrator
• Executive session on negotiations with AFSCME General Union, Acting Fire Chief, Police Chief, and Town Administrator
• Vote on Dukes County Grant Agreement for Wastewater

The Tisbury Select Board voted unanimously to hire Joseph LaCivita as Town Administrator, contingent on successful negotiations. The board also approved a $240,000 ARPA grant agreement for wastewater projects and appointed Pam Bennett as acting Town Administrator effective January 1, 2025.

• Hired Joseph LaCivita as Town Administrator contingent on negotiations (3-0)
• Approved ARPA grant agreement for wastewater projects (3-0)
• Appointed Pam Bennett as acting Town Administrator effective Jan 1, 2025 (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to review Town Meeting procedures and all warrant articles for the December 17, 2024 Special Town Meeting, and discuss the board's positions on those articles. The meeting is procedural, focused on preparing for the evening's Town Meeting vote.

• Review of all Warrant Articles for Special Town Meeting December 17, 2024
• Discussion of Select Board positions on Articles

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will hold an administrative session to review all warrant articles for the December 17, 2024 Special Town Meeting and discuss their positions on each article. The agenda also includes consideration of an annual appropriation to Special Purpose Stabilization Funds. The meeting is in person at the Martha's Vineyard High School Performing Arts Center.

• Review of all warrant articles for Special Town Meeting December 17, 2024
• Discussion of Select Board positions on articles
• Annual appropriation to Special Purpose Stabilization Funds

The Tisbury Select Board met on December 17, 2024, and voted to support Article 5 of the Special Town Meeting warrant, which concerns Town Hall funding and direction. The board also unanimously approved appropriating $185,000 to three stabilization funds for Fiscal 2025. The meeting remained open for the duration of the Town Meeting.

• Supported Article 5 on Town Hall funding (2-1, Colarusso and Cahill in favor, Cutrer opposed)
• Appropriated $100,000 to Fire Stabilization Fund (3-0)
• Appropriated $35,000 to Ambulance Stabilization Fund (3-0)
• Appropriated $50,000 to DPW Stabilization Fund (3-0)

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting to review the library project, Community Preservation Articles, and Embarkation Fund Articles. They will also consider a Reserve Fund Transfer Request and approve minutes from the November 13 meeting.

• Library project discussion
• Review of Community Preservation Articles (with Chair Paul Munafo and Administrator Heidi Dietterich)
• Review of Embarkation Fund Articles (with Chair Jonathan Snyder)
• Reserve Fund Transfer Request (Finance Director Jonathan Snyder)
• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee approved a $40,000 transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Finance Department for accounting consultant services, passed unanimously (9-0). The committee also reviewed Community Preservation and Embarkation Fund articles, discussed the town administrator search, and noted the urgent need for Owen Park Pier repairs.

• Approved $40,000 Reserve Fund transfer for accounting consultant services (9-0)
• Approved November 13, 2024 minutes as amended (9-0)
• Adjourned at 7:52 PM (9-0)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on the Town Administrator Search Committee report, a budget review for departments under the board, and several other items including drainage updates and a marine terminal letter of support. The board will also consider appointments and various license renewals.

• Town Administrator Search Committee report
• Budget review for departments under the Select Board
• Tisbury Marine Terminal request for letter of support
• IT Strategic Planning contract approval
• License renewals for multiple restaurants and businesses

The Tisbury Select Board unanimously accepted the two final candidates for the town administrator position and will proceed with in-person interviews. The board also approved several other items, including a biochar remediation project for Tashmoo Spring Pond, a letter of support for a marine terminal grant, and multiple appointments and license renewals.

• Accepted two finalists for town administrator (3-0)
• Approved Tashmoo Spring Pond biochar remediation project (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for Tisbury Towing and Transportation grant (3-0)
• Appointed Elisabeth Cleary as Acting Town Accountant (3-0)
• Appointed Tom Perry as Conditional Local Building Inspector (3-0)
• Approved IT strategic planning contract with Gibbous LLC up to $80,000 (3-0)
• Approved $40,000 reserve fund transfer for accounting consultant (3-0)
• Approved all-alcohol license renewals for 10 establishments (3-0)

Tisbury Water Works

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss the preliminary FY 2026 budget and vote on FY 2026 Articles. The board will also review payments and contract awards for water infrastructure projects.

• Awarding the bid for Manter Well Rehabilitation to Ward Weston & Sampson
• Payment requisition for Fenner Construction regarding the FY 2025 Water Main Project
• Discussion and vote on FY 2026 Articles
• Review of FY 2026 preliminary Budget
• Review of Warrants 2025-16 and 2025-18

Conservation Commission

The Tisbury Conservation Commission will review four Notices of Intent for work in wetlands areas. One application, at 593 Herring Creek Road, includes letters of opposition from abutters and a DEP denial of a superseding order of conditions. The other applications are at 13 Norris Court, 201 Lagoon Pond Road, and 152 Weaver Lane.

• 593 Herring Creek Road (32C8) – NOI with abutter opposition and DEP denial of superseding OOC
• 13 Norris Court (15B4.1) – NOI 74-986 with bulkhead plan
• 201 Lagoon Pond Road (12D25) – NOI 74-992 with building and site plans
• 152 Weaver Lane (16D3.2) – NOI 74-991 for pier plan

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee reviewed updates on EV charger proposals, discussed drafting a leaf blower by-law based on Edgartown's model, and considered next steps for meeting with town departments. A critical item is the MVC's MVP 2.0 grant requiring a town letter of commitment by December 4, or the town risks losing $50,000 in funding. The committee also reviewed a new state climate bill that affects local permitting for solar, EV infrastructure, and utility rates.

• Town must sign letter of commitment by December 4 for MVP 2.0 grant, otherwise $50,000 in funding is at risk.
• Leaf blower by-law discussion: committee plans to draft language similar to Edgartown's model and invite DPW's Kirk Metell and Marie Maciel to a meeting.
• New state climate bill signed by governor: changes permitting for EV cables, batteries, solar arrays, and requires more affordable utility rates.
• Planning board heard ecologist David Foster on forest pest management; committee considering inviting him to a future meeting.
• Special Town Meeting scheduled for December 17 with items: library repair, town hall study, short-term rental by-law, and town administrator by-law.

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board will discuss and potentially decide on Management and Professional Scale placements for a conservation agent and an HR coordinator/administrative assistant. The agenda also includes consideration of warrant articles, updates to the compensation and classification scale, a seasonal/temporary pay scale, and the board's own budget. The meeting will take place at the Katharine Cornell Theatre, 51 Spring Street.

• Scale placement for conservation agent position
• Scale placement for HR coordinator/administrative assistant
• Management and Professional Compensation and Classification scale discussion
• Seasonal and temporary pay scale review
• Personnel Board budget consideration

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board will consider management and professional scale placements for a conservation agent and HR coordinator/administrative assistant, and review warrant articles regarding compensation and classification scales for management, professional, seasonal, and temporary employees. The board will also discuss its own budget, the Town Report, and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Management and Professional Scale placement for Conservation agent and HR coordinator/Administrative assistant
• Warrant Articles on Management and professional Compensation and Classification scale
• Seasonal and temporary scale review
• Personnel Board budget discussion
• Minutes approval: June 20, Sept 19, and Oct 25, 2024

Select Board

The Select Board will review proposed amendments to the Tisbury Waterways Regulations during a public hearing. The board will also discuss electric vehicle charging stations and landfill disposal area operations.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Tisbury Waterways Regulations
• Signing of the December 17, 2024, Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Proposal from the Climate Committee
• Landfill Disposal Area Operations discussion with Kirk Metell
• Bills Payable Warrants totaling $3,683,811.79 across four dates

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on signing the December 17, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant, a proposal for electric vehicle charging stations from the Climate Committee, and operations at the landfill. A public hearing is scheduled at 4:45 PM to consider amendments to the Tisbury Waterways Regulations. The board will also approve bills payable and payroll warrants.

• Signing of December 17, 2024 Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations proposal from Climate Committee
• Public Hearing on proposed amendments to Tisbury Waterways Regulations at 4:45 PM
• Approval of bills payable warrants totaling $3,672,819.79
• Approval of payroll warrant of $176,089.86

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will meet virtually to review three warrant articles from the Planning Board. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear committee reports. No financial figures or specific project names are provided in the agenda.

• Review of three Planning Board warrant articles with Chair Connie Alexander
• Approval of minutes from October 30, 2024 meeting
• Committee reports
• Discussion of future meetings

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee will elect a new chair and discuss several climate-related items including charging stations (with a presentation from RLE), a potential leafblower by-law, coordination with town departments, and updates on flood plain by-law, Eversource compact, ETIPP, invasive species, and a seawall grant.

• Election of new chair for the committee
• Charging stations – Garrett Cudgma (RLE) – planning for Select Board hearing on Nov. 19
• Leafblower by-law discussion
• Plan to meet with Tisbury departments on climate-related issues
• Updates on Flood Plain by-law, Eversource/Cape and Vineyard Electric Compact, ETIPP, invasive species, and seawall grant

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the classification of the tax rate and allocation of local property classes for FY2025. They will also discuss a citizens petition regarding outdoor gas-powered leaf blowers, a letter of support for the Community First Partnership Program, and a one-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Museum's Winter Solstice Celebration.

• Public Hearing on tax rate classification and property class allocation for FY2025
• Citizens Petition to regulate outdoor gas-powered leaf blowers
• Vineyard Power Letter of Support for Community First Partnership Program
• One-Day Alcohol License for Martha's Vineyard Museum at 151 Lagoon Pond Road for Winter Solstice Celebration
• Discussion of Tis the Season Event

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the classification of the tax rate and allocation of local property classes for FY2025. The board will also discuss the Tis the Season Event, a letter of support for Vineyard Power's Community First Partnership Program, and a citizens petition regarding outdoor gas-powered leaf blowers. An administrative item includes a one-day alcohol license for the Martha's Vineyard Museum.

• Public hearing on FY2025 tax classification and property class allocation
• Discussion of citizens petition to ban outdoor gas-powered leaf blowers
• Vote on letter of support for Vineyard Power Community First Partnership Program
• One-day alcohol license for Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road, for Winter Solstice Celebration
• Approval of minutes from January 17, January 23, and November 4, 2024

Tisbury Water Works

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review a water tank discussion and a payment requisition for a water main. The board will also address warrants and the Superintendent's report.

• Discussion with Environmental Partners Ryan Allgrove regarding the Water Tank
• Fenner Construction requisition payment for water main
• Warrants 2025-13 to 2025-15

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider Notices of Intent for wetland work at 13 Norris Court (bulkhead), 794 Chappaquonsett Road (stone wall and tennis court), and 33 Crocker Ave (dispute involving a cease-and-desist order), a Request for Determination at 201 Lagoon Pond Road, and discuss proposed updates to the town's tree cutting bylaws.

• 13 Norris Court – Notice of Intent for bulkhead work
• 794 Chappaquonsett Road – Notice of Intent for stone wall and tennis court on barrier beach
• 33 Crocker Ave – Notice of Intent with cease-and-desist order and dispute documentation
• 201 Lagoon Pond Road – Request for Determination of applicability
• Discussion of proposed revisions to Tisbury's tree cutting bylaws

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss three specific warrant articles. These include funding or authorizations for wastewater, a library addition and renovation, and a consolidated town hall.

• Wastewater warrant article
• Library Addition and Renovation warrant article
• Consolidated Town Hall warrant article

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will meet to discuss the closing of the December 17, 2024, Special Town Meeting Warrant. The board will also consider a Vineyard Power Grant Agreement and aquaculture gear storage on High Point Lane.

• Closing of the December 17, 2024, Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Vineyard Power Grant Agreement
• Aquaculture Winter Gear Storage at High Point Lane
• Bills Payable Warrants totaling $440,954.10, $491,435.10, and $252.56
• Payroll Warrants totaling $180,812.19, $33,299.17, and $451,794.84

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will meet to discuss and potentially vote on the closing of the December 17, 2024, Special Town Meeting Warrant. The board will also address a Vineyard Power Grant Agreement and aquaculture gear storage on High Point Lane.

• Closing of the December 17, 2024, Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Vineyard Power Grant Agreement
• Aquaculture Winter Gear Storage at High Point Lane
• Bills Payable Warrants totaling $440,954.10, $491,435.10, and $252.56
• Payroll Warrants totaling $180,812.19, $33,299.17, and $451,794.84

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will review warrant articles for the town administrator bylaw, wastewater project, and library renovation. They will also discuss a proposed commercial tax rate and a budget guidance letter. The meeting includes approval of amended minutes from October 9.

• Town Administrator Bylaw Warrant Article
• Wastewater Warrant Article
• Library Renovation and Addition Warrant Article
• Proposed Commercial Tax Rate
• Budget Guidance Letter

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee will review and discuss multiple climate-related items, including a site visit report on charging stations from Garrett Cudgma of RLE, comments on MVC DRI flood zone regulations, and updates on the flood plain by-law, Eversource/CVEC, ETIPP, invasive species, and a seawall grant. The committee also plans to select a new representative to CVEC, discuss the next Green Communities project, and coordinate with town departments on climate issues.

• Site visit report on charging stations from Garrett Cudgma, RLE
• MVC DRI flood zone comments
• Next Green Communities project selection
• Need for new representative to Cape and Vineyard Electric Cooperative (CVEC)
• Seawall grant report and pre-permitting meeting scheduled Nov 13

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board will consider a cost of living adjustment, review anti-harassment and workplace conduct policies, and discuss a conservation agent placement. The board will also address a vacation excess request and approve prior meeting minutes. These are personnel-related items without specific dollar amounts or decisions detailed in the agenda.

• Consideration of a cost of living adjustment
• Anti-Harassment Policy review
• Workplace Conduct Policy review
• Vacation excess request for extenuating circumstances
• Conservation agent placement discussion

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board will review and discuss several personnel policies, including anti-harassment and workplace conduct, as well as a potential cost-of-living adjustment. The board will also consider a request for vacation excess under extenuating circumstances and the placement of a conservation agent. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and unanticipated items.

• Anti-Harassment Policy review
• Workplace Conduct Policy review
• Cost of Living discussion
• Vacation Excess request for extenuating circumstances
• Conservation agent placement

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting solely for an executive session to discuss the discipline or dismissal of a public employee. No public business will be conducted; the board will not return to open session.

• Executive session under G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1) regarding complaints or charges against a public employee

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a warrant article regarding the Library Renovation and Addition. Finance Director Jonathan Snyder will also provide an orientation to municipal finance.

• Discussion of Library Renovation and Addition Warrant Article
• Municipal finance orientation by Finance Director Jonathan Snyder

Conservation Commission

The Tisbury Conservation Commission will discuss a Request for Determination for 158 and 138 Beach Rd, Notices of Intent for 13 Norris Court and 139 Hines Point, and a landscape plan review for 27 Passamaquoddy Ave. The Martha's Vineyard Shipyard Notice of Intent has been withdrawn. All items include attached documents for review.

• Request for Determination for 158 and 138 Beach Rd
• Notice of Intent for 13 Norris Court (bulkhead plan)
• Notice of Intent for 139 Hines Point (DEP74-987, landscape plans)
• Review of Landscape Plan for 27 Passamaquoddy Ave (74-957)
• Withdrawal of Notice of Intent for Martha's Vineyard Shipyard

Select Board

The Select Board will continue a public hearing on Eversource's pole relocation on Causeway Road, discuss and potentially vote on warrant articles for a December 17 Special Town Meeting, including a library renovation and consolidated town hall project, and consider appointments of two police officers.

• Continued public hearing on Eversource pole relocation at Causeway Road
• Special Town Meeting warrant articles for library renovation and consolidated town hall
• Appointments of police officers Christopher Manning and Daniel Durawa
• Wastewater flow request at 7 Beach Road
• Bills payable warrants totaling $2,454,600.75 for October 1 and 8

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a continued public hearing on Eversource's request to relocate a pole on Causeway Road. They will also discuss the upcoming Special Town Meeting warrant, including articles for a library renovation and a consolidated town hall project. The board will consider police officer appointments, receive a winter preparation update, and approve bills payable warrants totaling over $2.4 million.

• Continued public hearing on Eversource pole relocation on Causeway Road
• Discussion of Special Town Meeting warrant articles for Library Renovation and Addition and Consolidated Town Hall
• Appointment of Police Officers Christopher Manning and Daniel Durawa
• Approval of bills payable warrants: $731,781.32 (10/1) and $1,722,819.43 (10/8)
• Waste Water Flow Request for 7 Beach Road

Tisbury Water Works

The Tisbury Water Works board will consider approving minutes from September meetings, hear from Environmental Partners on a new water tower, discuss water usage with Julianna Duarte, review SCADA computer and software upgrades, and approve warrants for 2025. The superintendent will also give a report. Additional items may be raised by the chair.

• Discussion with Environmental Partners on new water tower
• Water usage discussion with Julianna Duarte
• SCADA computer and software upgrades
• Warrants 2025-9 through 2025-12
• Superintendent's report

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will discuss the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) research and receive an orientation to municipal finance from Finance Director Jonathan Snyder. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting includes committee reports and planning for future meetings.

• Discussion of Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) research
• Orientation to Municipal Finance by Finance Director Jonathan Snyder
• Committee reports and Association of Town Finance Committees Annual Meeting update

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a request by NSTAR Electric (Eversource) to relocate a utility pole on Causeway Road. The board will also discuss a wastewater recommendation for 89 Main Street, review a warrant for the November 2024 state election, and hear updates on DPW projects, scalloping dates, and the harbormaster pier. A presentation from the Martha's Vineyard Commission on seasonal community designation is scheduled.

• Public hearing on Eversource pole relocation at Causeway Road (4:45 PM)
• Discussion on wastewater sewer recommendation for 89 Main Street
• November 5, 2024, State Election Warrant review
• Appointment of Morgan Reitzas as Assistant Harbormaster
• Presentation by Martha's Vineyard Commission on seasonal community designation

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will hold a public hearing on a request by Eversource to relocate a utility pole on Causeway Road. They will consider appointing Morgan Reitzas as Assistant Harbormaster. Other discussions include wastewater recommendations for 89 Main Street, the November 5 State Election warrant, and an intermunicipal agreement on opioids. The board will also receive a presentation on Martha's Vineyard Commission's Seasonal Community Designation.

• Public hearing on Eversource pole relocation at Causeway Road
• Appointment of Morgan Reitzas as Assistant Harbormaster
• Discussion of Wastewater Department recommendation for 89 Main Street
• Intermunicipal Agreement with Dukes County on Opioid (Drew Belsky)
• Presentation on Seasonal Community Designation by Martha's Vineyard Commission

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on several items, including a unit count reduction for the Island Housing Trust's Cat Hollow project, the final presentation of the Town Administrator job description task force, and approval of early voting dates and location. Appointments to the Affordable Housing Committee, Council on Aging, and other boards are also on the agenda.

• Discussion and potential vote on Island Housing Trust Cat Hollow Project unit count reduction
• Town Administrator Job Description Task Force final presentation
• Approve Early Voting in Person dates, hours, and location for the upcoming election
• Library Trustees request for a Special Town Meeting, draft warrant article, and ballot question
• Review of Tashmoo Dredging Contract

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on the final presentation of the Town Administrator Job Description Task Force and an update on the Town Administrator search. Other key items include approving early voting dates/hours, considering a unit count reduction for the Island Housing Trust's Cat Hollow project, and reviewing a Library Trustees request for a special town meeting and ballot question. The board will also act on payroll and bills payable warrants totaling millions of dollars.

• Town Administrator Job Description Task Force final presentation and search committee update
• Island Housing Trust – Cat Hollow Project unit count reduction
• Library Trustees request for a Special Town Meeting, draft warrant article and ballot question
• Approval of early voting in-person dates, hours and location
• Payroll warrants totaling over $5.7 million and bills payable warrants over $25 million (Appendix A)

The Tisbury Select Board unanimously approved a new town administrator job description and agreed to bring proposed bylaw amendments to the next Town Meeting. The board also approved early voting dates, a letter of support for the Island Housing Trust Cat Hollow project, a ballot question for the library renovation, and the relocation of the Prouty House.

• Approved new town administrator job description and bylaw amendments for Town Meeting (3-0)
• Approved early voting in person dates and location for Nov 5 election (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for Island Housing Trust Cat Hollow project (3-0)
• Approved ballot question for library renovation debt exemption (3-0)
• Approved relocation of Prouty House within 6 months (3-0)
• Approved Mooring 2024 Commitment 3 (3-0)
• Approved Tashmoo Dredging Contract (3-0)
• Approved payroll and bills payable warrants (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is reviewing requests for determination and a notice of intent for three specific properties. The body will also discuss the Martha's Vineyard Water Trail Project from the Open Space and Recreation Committee.

• Request For Determination for 1133 Main Street
• Request For Determination for 158 and 138 Beach Rd
• Notice Of Intent for 13 Norris Court regarding a bulkhead plan
• Discussion of the Martha's Vineyard Water Trail Project

Select Board

The Select Board will meet virtually to conduct a strategy session. The meeting is focused on negotiations and collective bargaining with nonunion personnel specifically regarding the Fire Chief.

• Executive session for contract negotiations with the Fire Chief

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board is meeting to discuss proposed bylaw amendments to the Town Administrator job description, receive an update from the Cost of Living Committee, and review personnel policies. The agenda also includes a Human Resources update and approval of prior meeting minutes. The items are primarily procedural or informational.

• Town Administrator job description bylaw amendments
• Cost of Living Committee update
• Policy review
• Human Resources update
• Approval of June 20 and August 20, 2024 minutes

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board will consider amendments to the Town Administrator job description bylaws, receive an update from the Cost of Living Committee, and review personnel policies. The board will also hear a Human Resources update and approve minutes from June and August 2024 meetings.

• Town Administrator job description bylaw amendments
• Cost of Living Committee update
• Policy Review
• Human Resources update
• Approval of June 20 and August 20, 2024 minutes

The Personnel Board unanimously approved amendments to the Town Administrator job description and personnel bylaws, recommending them to the Select Board for review on September 24. The board also discussed COLA policies, workplace policies, and human resources updates, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved Town Administrator job description and bylaw amendments (all in favor)
• Approved personnel bylaw amendments (all in favor)
• Directed creation of memo to Select Board with recommendations

Tisbury Water Works

The Tisbury Water Works Board of Water Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve a water main replacement contract with Environmental Partners for fiscal year 2025. They will also review and approve warrants 2025-7 and 2025-8, consider the capital budget calendar, and hear the superintendent's report. The meeting includes approval of past meeting minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Environmental Partners water main replacement contract FY2025
• Warrants 2025-7 and 2025-8 for approval
• Capital budget calendar discussion
• Meeting minutes of August 27, 2024 to be approved
• Superintendent's report

Finance & Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Town Administrator search, a related bylaw and job description, and plans for a December 17 Special Town Meeting. Other agenda items include capital planning, regionalization ideas, and a municipal finance orientation. No votes or specific financial actions are scheduled.

• Update on Town Administrator bylaw and job description
• Town Administrator search update
• Special Town Meeting scheduled for December 17, 2024
• Regionalization ideas discussion
• Orientation to Municipal Finance on October 9, 2024

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee finalized a draft Town Administrator bylaw and job description, submitting it to the Select Board for a vote ahead of the December Special Town Meeting. The committee also discussed capital planning, a Town Administrator search, and regionalization ideas, but took no formal votes on these items. The meeting adjourned unanimously at 7:38 PM.

• Submitted final Town Administrator bylaw and job description draft to Select Board
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (7-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider a Notice of Intent (DEP 74-985) for work at 771 Main Street, a Request for Determination of Applicability for 1133 Main Street, and a proposal from the Tisbury Open Space and Recreation Committee for the Martha's Vineyard Water Trail Project. The meeting includes review of associated documents and public input.

• Notice of Intent DEP 74-985 for 771 Main Street (3B1)
• Request for Determination for 1133 Main Street (29B12) with MVC decision from 2022
• Tisbury Open Space and Recreation Committee proposal for Martha's Vineyard Water Trail Project (maps of Lagoon and Tashmoo)
• Five document items listed but no specific descriptions beyond filenames

The Tisbury Conservation Commission unanimously approved a Notice of Intent for 771 Main St LLC to rebuild an existing stone revetment, regrade the site, nourish the beach, and maintain the groin. Approval was conditioned on the applicant providing a detailed revegetation plan before a building permit is issued. The commission also appointed members to several committees and approved the August 20th minutes.

• Approved 771 Main St revetment rebuild with conditions (unanimous)
• Appointed Caroline Little to Site Plan Review Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Lilian Robinson to Land Bank Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed John Best to Community Preservation Committee (unanimous)
• Approved August 20th, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Tisbury Water Works

The Board of Water Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss a contract with Fenner Construction. The discussion concerns work on Renear, Cromwell, and Beach Street.

• Fenner Construction contract for Renear, Cromwell, and Beach Street

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will hear a presentation on the Martha's Vineyard Commission solid waste report and vote on appointments to the Conservation Commission, Assistant Electrical Inspector, MV Public School Teacher Union Management Negotiation Team, and Emergency Management Director Assistant. The board will also discuss a Town Administrator request for proposals and a disclosure request under M.G.L. c.268A.

• Martha's Vineyard Commission Solid Waste Report presentation
• Appointment of Nancy Weaver to Conservation Commission
• Appointment of Kevin Nydam as Assistant Electrical Inspector
• Appointment of William Brigham as Emergency Management Director Assistant
• Town Administrator request for proposals (no dollar amount specified)

The Tisbury Select Board made several appointments: Nancy Weaver to the Conservation Commission for a 3-year term, Kevin Nydam as Assistant Electrical Inspector for 1 year, Roy Cutrer to the school teacher union negotiation team, and William Brigham as Emergency Management Director Assistant. The board also acknowledged a contract for a Town Administrator search and received a solid waste report from the Martha's Vineyard Commission.

• Appointed Nancy Weaver to Conservation Commission, 3-year term (3-0)
• Appointed Kevin Nydam as Assistant Electrical Inspector, 1-year term (3-0)
• Appointed Roy Cutrer to school teacher union negotiation team (2-0-1, Cutrer abstained)
• Appointed William Brigham as Emergency Management Director Assistant (3-0)

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee is meeting to discuss the next Green Communities project and electric charging stations in Tisbury. The committee will also provide updates on several environmental and energy initiatives.

• Charging stations in Tisbury presentation by Garrett Cudgma, RLE
• Next Green Communities project
• Flood Plain By-Law update
• Eversource Cape and Vineyard Electric Compact update
• Seawall grant update

Tisbury Water Works

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review contracts for a standby generator, well rehabilitation, and a rate study. The board will also consider the award and approval for the FY 2025 Water Main Project.

• FY 2025 Water Main Project award and approval
• Standby Generator Contract with Kraft Power Corporation
• Manter Well Rehabilitation Contract with Environmental Partners
• Rate Study Contract with The Abrahams Group LLC
• Island Housing Trust options for Cat Hollow/Lobster Alley Project

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is reviewing three specific land-use applications and a project from the Open Space and Recreation Committee. The body will consider Notices of Intent and a Request for Determination for various properties.

• Notice of Intent for 61 Grove Avenue (DEP 74-984)
• Request for Determination for 1115 Main Street
• Notice of Intent for Lamberts Cove Road (Duarte)
• Martha's Vineyard Water Trail Project from the Open Space and Recreation Committee

The Tisbury Conservation Commission approved three Notices of Intent with conditions: a revetment renovation at 61 Grove Ave (5-1), a negative determination for work at 1115 Main St (unanimous), and a new dwelling at Lambert's Cove Rd (3-2). Several other items were continued or referred to the MVC.

• Approved revetment renovation at 61 Grove Ave with conditions (5-1)
• Issued negative determination for 1115 Main St work (unanimous)
• Approved dwelling construction at Lambert's Cove Rd with conditions (3-2)
• Continued 771 Main St revetment project
• Referred items 24-19, 24-20, 24-6 to MVC
• Approved minutes from 7/23/24 and 8/6/24

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will review a personnel policy report, discuss the Town Administrator job description, receive an HR update, and approve minutes from June 20, 2024. The agenda also includes unanticipated items.

• Personnel policy review report
• Town Administrator job description discussion
• Human Resources update
• Approval of June 20, 2024 minutes

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will review the Town Administrator job description and a personnel policy report. An update from Human Resources and approval of prior minutes are also on the agenda.

• Town Administrator job description review
• Personnel policy review report
• Human Resources update
• Approval of June 20, 2024 minutes

The Personnel Board conditionally approved the draft Town Administrator job description, pending review of the proposed bylaw. The board also discussed personnel policy updates, including workplace conduct and sexual harassment policies, and received an HR update covering hiring, public records, and union matters. No final decisions were made on policy changes.

• Conditionally approved Town Administrator job description pending bylaw review (motion by Schilling, seconded by Wortman)
• Discussed prioritizing workplace conduct and sexual harassment policy updates (no vote)
• Noted no policy for automatic meal/inflation adjustments (no action)
• Reviewed HR updates on hiring, public records, and union negotiations (no vote)

Tisbury Water Works

This meeting of the Tisbury Board of Water Commissioners was cancelled because a quorum could not be reached. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda included items such as abatement requests, housing trust projects, and several contracts.

• Meeting cancelled – no quorum
• Julianna Duarte request to revisit for abatement
• Island Housing Trust options for Cat Hollow/Lobster Alley Project
• Standby Generator Contract with Kraft Power Corporation
• Rate Study Contract with The Abrahams Group LLC

Conservation Commission

The Tisbury Conservation Commission will discuss three applications: a Notice of Intent for 33 Lagoon Pond Road, a Request for Determination for 637 Herring Creek Road, and a Notice of Intent for Lamberts Cove Road (Duarte). These applications pertain to work near wetlands or water bodies.

• 33 Lagoon Pond Road – Notice of Intent
• 637 Herring Creek Road – Request for Determination
• Lamberts Cove Road (Duarte) – Notice of Intent

The Tisbury Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for Sawyer Realty Group to demolish and rebuild a single-family dwelling at 33 Lagoon Pond Rd, with standard conditions. It also approved a negative determination for a deck expansion at 637 Herring Creek Rd, with conditions on parking and environmental care. A proposed dwelling at Lambert's Cove Rd was continued for further site review. The commission also discussed new business items and scheduled site visits.

• Approved Notice of Intent for demolition and new dwelling at 33 Lagoon Pond Rd (unanimous)
• Approved negative determination for deck expansion at 637 Herring Creek Rd (unanimous)
• Continued Lambert's Cove Rd dwelling proposal for further site review

Finance & Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates regarding the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Building Project. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from May 15 and June 26, 2024.

• Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Building Project updates

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee met on July 24, 2024, and approved the May 15 and June 26, 2024 minutes (6-0). The committee received an update on the Martha's Vineyard Regional High School Building Committee (MVRHSBC) project, including its acceptance into the Massachusetts School Building Authority program with ~38% reimbursement, and discussed the upcoming Special Town Meeting in December for the library renovation. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved May 15, 2024 minutes as written (6-0)
• Approved June 26, 2024 minutes as amended (6-0)
• Adjourned at 7:38 PM (7-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to review payroll, bills, and licensing requests. The body will discuss potential votes on annual appropriations to Special stabilization funds and a donation to the Council on Aging.

• Cemetery plots: 13 & 14 Pear Ave
• Common Victualler license: Scottish bake house d/b/a Daniele’s Fuel inc, 977 State Road
• Lodging House license: The Look Inn, 25 Look Street
• One Day Alcohol licenses: Marthas vineyard Museum for August 3 and August 10
• Annual appropriations to Special stabilization funds

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee will meet to discuss updates on the school solar project and the selection of the next Green Communities project. The body will also review charging stations in Tisbury and a letter regarding gas powered leaf blowers.

• School solar project update
• Next Green Communities project selection
• Charging stations in Tisbury
• Margot Sharff letter regarding gas powered leaf blowers
• Flood Plain By-Law update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Tisbury Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for several permit applications. These include an appeal regarding a denied building permit at 34 Pond View Way and a request for a food service establishment at 9 Main Street. Two other cases remain postponed.

• Appeal of building permit denial at 34 Pond View Way
• Special permit request for food service at 9 Main Street
• Special permit request for an accessory apartment
• Postponed height restriction modification in the coastal district
• Postponed swimming pool construction permit

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will hold a public hearing to determine if a Husky named Scooby is a nuisance or dangerous dog. The board will also consider several appointments, including the Harbormaster and members of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee.

• Public hearing regarding a dog nuisance/dangerous dog determination
• Appointment of Gary Kovack as Harbormaster
• Appointments to the Natural Resources Advisory Committee
• Appointment of Nelson Sigelman as Shellfish Assistant

Tisbury Water Works

The Board of Water Commissioners will review meeting minutes and approve several warrants from May and June 2024. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Neptune Upgrade and the timeline for a new water tower. A notice of award for a standby generator is also scheduled.

• Notice of Award for Standby Generator
• Timeline for new water tower
• Neptune Upgrade
• Review of May and June 2024 warrants

Planning Board

The Site Plan Review Board will discuss applications regarding property uses in Tisbury to determine recommendations. This includes a request to modify an existing special permit for Nina’s Dine n’ Dash at 61 Beach Road. The board will also review a permit application for structural changes or use extensions at 123 Beach Road.

• Modification of special permit for Nina’s Dine n’ Dash at 61 Beach Road
• Special permit application for non-conforming use or structural change at 123 Beach Road
• Review of June 27th pre-application meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a food service establishment's special permit at 61 Beach Road. The board will also discuss a proposed multiple family dwelling at 252 State Road. Additionally, members will review an appeal process for 123 Beach Road and discuss referral procedures to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission.

• Public hearing for Nina’s Dine-N-Dash special permit modification at 61 Beach Road
• Pre-application discussion for a multiple family dwelling at 252 State Road
• Review and vote on the administrative appeal process for 123 Beach Road
• Discussion of referral triggers to the Martha’s Vineyard Commission
• Payment of bills totaling $18,798.30

Planning Board

The Site Plan Review Board will consider two applications regarding property use in Tisbury. Carlos Teles has applied to modify a special permit for Nina’s Dine n’ Dash at 61 Beach Road. Xerxes Agassipour is seeking a permit for structural changes or extensions of non-conforming use at 123 Beach Rd.

• Modification of special permit for Nina’s Dine n’ Dash at 61 Beach Road
• Special permit request for reconstruction or change of use at 123 Beach Rd.

Finance & Advisory Committee

The committee will elect officers and assign roles for the upcoming term. Members will discuss 2024-25 goals, including the new budget process and capital planning. The meeting also includes a review of inspection fees for fire, health, and building departments.

• Election of officers and committee assignments
• Discussion of 2024-25 goals and new budget process
• Review of fire, health, and building department inspection fees
• Discussion regarding potential special town meeting and embarkation legislation

Select Board

The Select Board will reorganize its Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk positions. Public hearings are scheduled for new auto rental and food service licenses. The board will also discuss the recruitment of a new Town Administrator and various committee appointments.

• Public hearing for Hertz Corporation auto rental license at 29 Water Street
• Public hearing for El Barco VH LLC common victualler license at 16 Union Street
• Discussion regarding the Request for Proposals and hiring of a Town Administrator
• Review of Open Space and Recreation Committee charge amendment and tennis court fees
• Appointment of various town officers and committee members for FY 2025

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will discuss the social networking policy and continue discussions regarding the Cost of Living Committee. The meeting also includes updates on Human Resources, vacancies, and the Town Administrator job description committee.

• Social networking policy discussion
• Cost of Living Committee continued discussion
• Town Administrator job description committee update
• Human Resources update and vacancies

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will discuss the town's social networking policy and continue discussions from the Cost of Living Committee. The board will also receive human resources updates and progress reports regarding the Town Administrator job description committee.

• Social networking policy discussion
• Cost of Living Committee continued discussion
• Town Administrator job description committee update
• Review of vacancies

Tisbury Water Works

The Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to discuss billing updates and a water conservation insert for July billing. The agenda also includes reviewing construction completion on Summer Street and a design contract for Ren ear Street and Beach Street Extension.

• Certification of Substantial Completion for Summer Street by Fenner Construction
• Environmental Partners design contract for Ren ear Street and Beach Street Extension
• Water conservation insert for July billing
• Miscellaneous billing update

Tisbury Water Works

The Board of Water Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the Tisbury Select Board, Sewer Advisory Committee, and Water Resource Committee. The agenda is limited to a discussion regarding infrastructure project review and coordination.

• Infrastructure project review and coordination

Tisbury Climate Committee

The committee will review the April 22, 2024 minutes and hear a report regarding the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. The agenda also includes updates on the school solar project, a seawall grant, and the Flood Plain By-Law.

• Report on Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan discussion
• Letter regarding gas-powered leaf blowers
• School solar project update
• Updates on Flood Plain By-Law and Seawall grant
• Discussion of Green Communities project

Planning Board

The Board will continue deliberations regarding a special permit to replace structures at 80 Lagoon Pond Road. The meeting includes discussions on Master Plan updates and staffing requirements at the Annex. Additionally, the Board will consider renewing legal and transcription service contracts for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Special permit application for 80 Lagoon Pond Road to replace structures
• Approval Not Required (ANR) for 70 Spring Street
• Renewal of Jonathan Silverstein's legal services contract for FY2025
• Renewal of Rachel Baumrin's transcription services contract for FY2025
• Review of 123 Beach Road application

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board is meeting to hold a hearing on the Classification and Compensation policy and to discuss a social networking policy. The board will also receive updates on Human Resources and the Town Administrator job description committee. The agenda includes approval of minutes from April 26, 2024, and time for unanticipated items.

• Hearing on Classification and Compensation policy
• Discussion of social networking policy
• Human Resources update
• Town Administrator job description committee update
• Approval of minutes from 4.26.2024

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board is meeting to hold a hearing on the Classification and Compensation policy and discuss a social networking policy. The board will also receive a Human Resources update and an update from the Town Administrator job description committee. The agenda includes approval of minutes from April 26, 2024, and time for unanticipated items.

• Hearing on Classification and Compensation policy
• Discussion of social networking policy
• Human Resources update
• Town Administrator job description committee update
• Approval of minutes from 4.26.2024

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially vote on the recruitment and appointment process for the position of Harbormaster. This is the main item on the agenda, with no other substantive business listed.

• Discussion and potential votes on Harbormaster recruitment and appointment process

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including license renewals and a request related to a race event. Two public hearings are scheduled: one to consider an all-alcohol license for El Barco VH LLC and another for Eversource to install underground electric services at 118 William Street.

• Public hearing: All-Alcohol License for El Barco VH LLC, 16 Union Street
• Public hearing: Eversource to install handhole and conduit in sidewalk for 118 William Street
• Common Victualler License Renewal for S&S Kitchenette, 48 Main Street
• One-Day Alcohol License for Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road
• Race Run Request for Murdick's Run the Chop Challenge

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to review Town Meeting procedures and all warrant articles for the Special and Annual Town Meetings on May 28, 2024, and to discuss the board's positions on the articles. The agenda also includes an appointment to the Board of Registrars.

• Review of Town Meeting procedures and warrant articles
• Discussion of Select Board positions on articles
• Appointment of Margaret V. Brown to Board of Registrars

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including a public hearing on an all-alcohol license request for Kitchenette LLC at 48 Main Street. The board will also discuss and potentially vote on several items, including a Memorial Day parade request, shellfish trust funds transfer, and a commercial photography request. Administrative items include license renewals for taxis, food establishments, and one-day alcohol permits for museum events.

• Public hearing: All-Alcohol License for Kitchenette LLC, 48 Main Street
• Discussion: Transfer of Grant Funds to Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District 501 C3
• Commercial Photography Shooting Request- Adam Baer, Lands End
• License renewals: John's Fish Market, Garde East, Fish Tales MV
• One-day alcohol licenses: Martha's Vineyard Museum events (Juneteenth, Gala)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting virtually to review and consider an all-alcohol license for Kitchenette LLC at 48 Main Street, along with several other license renewals and administrative items. The board will also discuss and potentially vote on the Memorial Day Parade request, a Shellfish Trust funds transfer, and a grant fund transfer to the Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District. The agenda includes appointments, proclamations, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for all-alcohol license, Kitchenette LLC, 48 Main Street
• All-alcohol license manager change for Italplat Inc dba Salvatore's, 20 Union Street
• Taxi license renewals: Lost Land Solutions Inc, Able Taxi LLC
• Common victualler license renewals: John's Fish Market, Garde East, Fish Tales MV
• One-day alcohol licenses for Martha's Vineyard Museum events

Tisbury Climate Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan with Patrick Rolston and receive an update on the school solar project. Members will also review the Climate Action Fair and potential resident messaging in tax bills.

• Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan discussion
• School solar project update
• Flood Plain By-Law update
• Eversource – Cape and Vineyard Electric Compact
• Seawall grant update

Planning Board

The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting remotely to deliberate a special permit application for Safe Harbor Marina to remove three deteriorated structures and replace them with two new buildings at 80 Lagoon Pond Road. The board will also consider an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for Mink Meadows Association at 320 Golf Club Road, discuss Master Plan updates, and review ongoing business including a revised decision for 33 Lagoon Pond Road.

• Special permit deliberation for Safe Harbor Marina, 80 Lagoon Pond Road (AP 9-B-34): remove 3 structures, build 2 new ones
• ANR for Mink Meadows Association, 320 Golf Club Road (AP 30-C-1)
• Master Plan update discussion with Dan Doyle; possible working group for Waterfront Commercial B1/B2 districts
• Review revised 33 Lagoon Pond Road decision and landscape/drainage plans
• Bills payable: payroll $2,788.80; minutes $700

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting to vote on a Personnel By-Law article, review the 2024 budget process, and discuss the 2024 Voter Guide. The committee will also approve and amend past meeting minutes and hear committee reports.

• Vote on Personnel By-Law article
• Review 2024 budget process
• 2024 Voter Guide discussion
• Approve minutes from 4/16/24 and 4/24/24; amend minutes from 1/17/24

Tisbury Water Works

The Tisbury Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to discuss routine business including approving April warrants, an abatement request, and the superintendent's report. They will also discuss the Holmes Hole Road Boat Yard, an annual pumping permit contract with Environmental Partners, and an update on the DEP lead contract removal program.

• Abatement request from Melissa Lawrey for $25.00 late fee on account #3355
• Discussion of Holmes Hole Road Boat Yard
• Annual Pumping Permit contract with Environmental Partners
• Update on DEP Lead Contract removal program
• Approval of April warrants: 04082024, 04112024, 04172024, 04302024

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will meet virtually to consider appointments, a donation for the Tashmoo Dinghy Dock Project, aquaculture deposit returns, and license renewals. They will also approve payroll and bills payable warrants totaling over $14 million.

• Acceptance of donation for Tashmoo Dinghy Dock Project
• Common Victualler License renewal for For All Things Delicious, 22 Main St
• Lodging House License renewal for Charles and Charles MV, 85 Summer Street
• Payroll warrants totaling $2,321,840.81
• Bills payable warrants totaling $10,839,543.10

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee will meet to prepare for a session with Emergency Management and review solar charging stations. The body will also provide updates on the flood plain by-law and a seawall grant.

• Level 3 Solar Charging Stations
• Flood Plain By-Law
• Seawall grant
• Eversource – Cape and Vineyard Electric Compact
• ETIPP- Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project

Planning Board

The Tisbury Planning Board will hold two public hearings: one to continue reviewing a special permit for Safe Harbor Marina to replace structures at 80 Lagoon Pond Road, and another to modify the special permit for Nina's Dine-N-Dash at 61 Beach Road. The board will also discuss master plan updates, subdivision rules, and a fee schedule review. The meeting is remote via Zoom.

• Continued hearing: Safe Harbor Marina special permit to remove 3 structures and build 2 at 80 Lagoon Pond Road
• New hearing: modify special permit for Nina's Dine-N-Dash at 61 Beach Road
• Discussion of master plan updates with Dan Doyle
• Review of subdivision land rules with Jonathan Silverstein
• Bills payable: $2,788.80 payroll, $500 minutes, $500 MVC consultant

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from the Tisbury Planning Board on a masterplan and to hold an acceptance vote on it. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, with no other business listed.

• Tisbury Planning Board masterplan presentation
• Masterplan acceptance vote

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board is meeting to discuss several administrative topics, including a bylaw discussion, a Cost of Living Adjustment Research Committee discussion, and a policy update. The board will also receive a Human Resources update and discuss vacancies and succession planning. The agenda is largely procedural and administrative, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Bylaw discussion
• Cost of Living Adjustment Research Committee discussion
• Policy update and discussion
• Human Resources update
• Vacancies and succession planning

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board is meeting to discuss several administrative topics, including a bylaw discussion, a Cost of Living Adjustment Research Committee discussion, and a policy update. The board will also receive a Human Resources update and discuss vacancies and succession planning. The agenda is largely procedural and administrative, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Bylaw discussion
• Cost of Living Adjustment Research Committee discussion
• Policy update and discussion
• Human Resources update
• Vacancies and succession planning

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss the levy limit/override and to vote on warrant articles for the 2024 Annual and Special Town Meetings. They will also consider authorizing year-end interdepartmental transfers and receive committee reports. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other major items listed.

• Discussion of levy limit/override
• Votes on 2024 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting warrant articles
• Authorization of year-end interdepartmental transfers

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will hold public hearings on several license applications, including an all-alcohol license transfer and a common victualler license for NineCraft LLC at 9 Main Street, a livery license for BCSMV LLC, and a new taxi company license for Lost Land Solutions Inc. The board will also discuss and potentially vote on the Town Administrator job description, committee appointments, an opioid abatement inter-municipal agreement, a memorandum of understanding with the Dukes County Emergency Management Association, and a food and refreshment policy. License renewals for common victuallers are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing: All-Alcohol License transfer for NineCraft LLC, 9 Main Street
• Public hearing: Common Victualler License for NineCraft LLC, 9 Main Street
• Public hearing: Livery license for BCSMV LLC d/b/a MV Black Car Services, 4 Water Street
• Public hearing: New Taxi Company License for Lost Land Solutions Inc, 6 Arch Avenue, Oak Bluffs (Admiral Taxi)
• Common Victualler License renewals: Italplat Inc (Salvatore, 20 Union St), Santoro Seafood Inc (Net Result, 79 Beach Rd), Mochas LLC (Mocha Motts, 15 Main St)

Planning Board

The Tisbury Planning Board will hold two public hearings: one for a special permit to create a family-style restaurant at 75 Main Street, and another for a special permit to replace deteriorated structures at 80 Lagoon Pond Road. The board will also deliberate on a subdivision special permit for Tashmoo Woods and discuss various new and ongoing business items.

• Public hearing: special permit for food service establishment over 3,000 sq ft at 75 Main St (AP 7-D-7)
• Public hearing: special permit for change/substantial extension of non-conforming use at 80 Lagoon Pond Rd (AP 9-B-34)
• Deliberations on Tashmoo Woods subdivision special permit modification
• Discussion of Master Plan updates and presentation for April 29, 2024
• Bills payable: $4,471.44 total

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on the 2024 Annual and Special Town Meeting warrant articles, including a levy limit/override matter. They will also consider authorizing year-end interdepartmental transfers and hear committee reports. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other major items listed.

• Levy limit/override discussion
• Votes on 2024 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting warrant articles
• Authorize year-end interdepartmental transfers
• Committee reports

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee will meet to receive updates on the school solar project and a proposal for Level 3 solar charging stations. The body will also discuss Green Communities 2.0 and various committee updates regarding bylaws and grants.

• School solar project update
• Level 3 Solar Charging Stations proposal
• Green Communities 2.0
• Flood Plain By-Law update
• Seawall grant update

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and vote on the FY25 Assessors revised budget, as well as articles for the 2024 Annual and Special Town Meeting warrants. The committee will also vote on a late-filed article and discuss the levy limit. This is a working session focused on budget and warrant decisions.

• Vote on late-filed article
• Discussion of levy limit
• Discussion and vote on FY25 Assessors revised budget
• Discussion and votes on 2024 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting warrant articles
• Approve minutes from 4/10/24 meeting

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on FY25 budgets and articles for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting. The agenda also includes a vote on late-filed articles, a levy limit discussion, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Vote on late-filed articles
• Levy limit discussion
• Discussion and votes on FY25 budgets
• Discussion and votes on 2024 Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting warrant articles
• Approve minutes from 4/3/24

Select Board

The agenda contains only the single item 'Agenda' with two attached PDF documents, and no other listed business items. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• No specific agenda items listed beyond 'Agenda'

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several items, including the approval of Select Board warrant articles, closing the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, and ballot questions. They will also consider filming requests from Netflix and a Chilmark project, as well as taxi licenses and other licenses. The meeting includes a presentation on 100% renewable energy from the MV Commission.

• Approval of Select Board Warrant Articles
• Closing of Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Ballot Questions
• Filming Request - Netflix
• Taxi Licenses and Cabs

Tisbury Water Works

The Tisbury Board of Water Commissioners will meet via Zoom to approve minutes, consider an abatement request for Account #1227, discuss payment arrangements for Account #735, and review miscellaneous bills. They will also discuss Massachusetts General Law Chapter 41 Section 56 and receive the Superintendent's Report.

• Abatement request for Account #1227 (interest and late fee) by Eric Peckar
• Payment arrangements for Account #735 (Ferro)
• Discussion of miscellaneous bills
• Discussion of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 41 Section 56
• Superintendent's Report

Planning Board

The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting remotely to deliberate on two special permit applications: a multiple-family dwelling at 211 Edgartown Road and a modification to the Tashmoo Woods subdivision plan. The board will also discuss the Master Plan update, review a zoning bylaw amendment, and consider a letter to the Oak Bluffs Planning Board regarding the Goodale proposal. The meeting includes reports from appointed committees and working groups.

• Special permit deliberation for multiple-family dwelling at 211 Edgartown Road (Assessor's Parcel 21-B-30), presented by Reid Silva for Mercy Bell
• Deliberation on modifying Tashmoo Woods subdivision special permit at Cove Rd, Sandpiper Lane, Bayberry Lane
• Master Plan update with Dan Doyle
• Review of TZBL amendment following April 2nd public hearing
• Bills payable totaling $37,013.36, including $32,083.63 to Barrett Planning Group

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss and vote on the FY25 budgets and the 2024 warrant articles, along with a vote on late-filed articles and the levy limit. The agenda is substantive, with budget and warrant decisions being the main items of business.

• Vote on late-filed articles
• Discussion and votes on FY25 budgets
• Discussion and votes on 2024 warrant articles
• Levy limit discussion
• Approve minutes from 3/27/24 meeting

Planning Board

The Tisbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed amendment to the zoning bylaw that would allow residents to use their premises for trade activities, with specific provisions on employees, storage, vehicles, and compliance with noise regulations. The board will also discuss ongoing business and schedule future meetings.

• Public hearing on amending TZBL Section 04.02.08 to allow home-based trades with conditions
• Proposed limits: one nonresident employee, two vehicles and one trailer (max 20 feet) per business
• Outside storage must be screened; toxic/hazardous materials limited to normal household quantities
• Activities must comply with Tisbury Zoning Bylaw 07.09 (Noise, Illumination, and Odor)
• Upcoming meetings: April 3rd, April 17th, and May 1st, 2024

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on signing the Annual and Special Town Meeting Warrants for April 29, 2025. This is a procedural step to formally call the town meetings.

• Signing of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for April 29, 2025
• Signing of the Special Town Meeting Warrant for April 29, 2025

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially vote on several items, including a solar and battery storage project at the Senior Center, an outfall pipe on Beach Street, and multiple license renewals. The board will also receive updates from committees and the town administrator, and discuss the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

• Cape and Vineyard Electric Cooperative - Tisbury Senior Center Solar and Battery Storage Project
• Outfall Pipe, Beach Street Extension
• Common Victualler License Renewal: Beach Road Restaurant, 79 Beach Road
• Seasonal Alcohol License Renewals: Garde De La Mer, 52 Beach Road; Fish MV, 80 Main Street
• Appointments to Capital Planning Advisory Committee: Alex Meleney, Abbe Burt, Holly Mackenzie

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review and vote on various town budgets and warrant articles, including those from the Planning Board, Select Board, and Town Clerk. They will also discuss funding for the fall town meeting and vote on previously reviewed items. The meeting includes a vote on late-filed articles and approval of prior minutes.

• Review of Planning Board budget and warrant articles
• Review of Select Board budgets and warrant articles
• Town Clerk budget discussion and vote
• Discussion on funding for fall town meeting
• Vote on late-filed articles

Planning Board

The Tisbury Planning Board will review and finalize its collective comments on the draft Master Plan report, which will then be sent to Barrett Planning Group for final revisions. The board will also receive a budget update ahead of a Finance Committee review, approve minutes from prior meetings, and pay bills including $32,083.63 to Barrett Planning Group.

• Finalize comments on Master Plan report for Barrett Planning Group
• Budget update ahead of Finance Committee review at 6:30pm
• Approve minutes from February 21st and January 24th, 2024
• Pay bills: payroll $1,394.40, minutes $736.00, Barrett Planning Group $32,083.63
• Public hearing April 2nd on proposed bylaw amendment 04.02.08

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health will meet to approve disposal works applications, hear a health agent report on ARPA updates and a wellhead protection proposal, and consider new business. The board will also review minutes from prior meetings and approve bills and permits.

• Disposal works applications for Gene Erez, Geoffrey Wheeler, Mark Nickowal, and Eric Johnson
• Disposal works applications approved by agent for David Forbes, Robert Stafford, and Tyler Araujo
• Appointment of Frederick Hehre as Assistant Health Agent
• Light Industrial Overlay Proposal within Tisbury wellhead protection area
• New business: 176 Sandpiper Unit 11

Tisbury Climate Committee

The committee is meeting to receive updates on the Tisbury School solar project and the Dukes County Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Members will also review reports on flooding in 5 Corners and various energy and environmental initiatives.

• Tisbury School solar project update
• Dukes County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
• Report on flooding in 5 Corners
• Flood Plain By-Law update
• Seawall grant update

Planning Board

The Tisbury Planning Board will hold deliberations and decisions on a definitive subdivision plan for Paradise Land Trust at 60 Kuffies Point Way, and special permit applications for a non-conforming structure at 33 Lagoon Pond Road, multiple family housing at 165 Weaver Lane, and a multiple family dwelling at 211 Edgartown Road. The board will also discuss master plan updates, appoint a member to the Capital Advisory Committee, and consider amending the zoning bylaw on associate members. The meeting is remote via Zoom.

• Decision on definitive subdivision plan for Paradise Land Trust, 60 Kuffies Point Way (Assessor's Parcel 58-A-01)
• Special permit decision for reconstruction of non-conforming structure at 33 Lagoon Pond Road (Parcel 9-A-14)
• Special permit decision for multiple family housing at 165 Weaver Lane (Parcel 13-A-3)
• Deliberations on special permit for multiple family dwelling at 211 Edgartown Road (Parcel 21-B-30)
• Bills payable totaling $6,588.80 including payroll, minutes, and consultant fees

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting jointly with the Select Board to discuss reopening the Annual Town Meeting warrant, including late-filed articles, budget adjustments, capital requests, borrowing articles, and ballot questions. The committee will also vote on a Reserve Fund transfer request for the Harbormaster and review its own FY25 budget. The agenda is largely discussion and potential votes, with no final decisions listed.

• Joint meeting with Select Board to discuss reopening Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Discussion of budget adjustments, capital requests, and available free cash
• Discussion of borrowing article(s) and ballot questions
• Vote on Reserve Fund transfer request for Harbormaster
• Review of Finance and Advisory Committee FY25 budget

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board and Finance and Advisory Committee are meeting jointly to discuss and potentially vote on reopening the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Items include late-filed articles, budget adjustments, a potential override, capital requests, borrowing articles, and ballot questions.

• Reopening of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Late Filed Articles
• Budget Adjustments
• Override discussion
• Capital Requests and Available Free Cash

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board and Finance and Advisory Committee will hold a joint virtual meeting to discuss and potentially vote on reserve fund transfers for the Harbor Department and Finance and Advisory Committee. They will also consider reopening the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, late filed articles, budget adjustments, an override, capital requests, borrowing articles, and ballot questions. The meeting includes votes on the reserve fund transfer requests and the Finance and Advisory Committee FY25 budget.

• Reserve Fund Transfer - Harbor Department
• Reserve Fund Transfer - Finance and Advisory Committee
• Reopening of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Budget Adjustments - Town Administrator
• Capital Requests and Available Free Cash

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting jointly with the Select Board to review multiple town budgets, including shellfish, town clerk, wastewater, treasurer, and schools, and to vote on a late-filed article. They will also discuss the levy limit and take votes on previously reviewed budgets and articles.

• Vote on late-filed article
• Shellfish budget review with Danielle Ewart
• Wastewater Enterprise Fund budget and warrant articles with Mike Alberice and Kirk Metell
• Treasurer budgets and warrant articles with Jonathan Snyder
• Discussion and votes on schools, DPW, police, ambulance, fire, emergency management, and harbormaster budgets

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board and Finance and Advisory Committee are meeting jointly to consider the appointment of Abbe Burt to the Finance and Advisory Committee. The agenda contains only this appointment item and standard procedural matters.

• Appointment of Abbe Burt to the Finance and Advisory Committee

Select Board

This Select Board meeting agenda contains only the agenda item itself, with two PDF versions of the agenda listed as documents. No substantive business items, decisions, or discussions are specified in the provided text.

• Agenda item: Agenda
• Document: SB_AGENDA_3.13.24_REVISED.PDF
• Document: SB_AGENDA_3.13.24.PDF

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee will meet to provide a presentation and engage in a discussion regarding a school solar project with the Select Board.

• Presentation and discussion of school solar project

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee is meeting to hold a presentation and discussion regarding a solar project for the school. This session involves coordination with the School Committee.

• School solar project presentation and discussion

Planning Board

The Tisbury Planning Board and Affordable Housing Committee will hold a joint meeting to finalize language for two zoning bylaw amendments: one on trades in residential districts and one on housing, including renter's rights. They will also discuss a special permit application for a property near the Manter Well Zone 2 area. The meeting is remote via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Discussion of bylaw amendment on trades in residential districts
• Final draft of TZBL Housing bylaw amendments with renter's rights
• Review of Goodale application for special permit in OB LIMOD abutting Manter Well Zone 2
• Planning Board position and letter to Tisbury Select Board and Oak Bluffs Planning Board
• Reports from appointed committees including Climate, CPC, and Sewer Advisory

Planning Board

The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting to review and discuss site plans for the Mercy Bell application and the Squash Sawyer Cape plan, including a preliminary site plan. The agenda includes documents from abutters and site plan review board notes, indicating these are active applications under consideration.

• Mercy Bell application site plan review
• Squash Sawyer Cape plan update
• Preliminary site plan for Sawyer
• Site plan review board notes for 211 Edgartown Road
• Abutter letters regarding 211 Edg. Rd.

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting to review and vote on several town department budgets and warrant articles, including Emergency Management, Fire, and Harbormaster. They will also discuss previously reviewed budgets for schools, DPW, and police, and vote on a late-filed article.

• Review of Emergency Management budget with Director Patrick Rolston
• Review of Fire Department and Ambulance budgets with Chief Greg Leland
• Vote to accept late-filed article
• Review of Harbormaster budget with Harbormaster John Crocker
• Discussion and votes on previously reviewed budgets (schools, DPW, police)

Tisbury Water Works

The Tisbury Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss two abatement requests, a payment arrangement for excess usage, preliminary budget updates, and the superintendent's report. The meeting is largely routine, covering financial adjustments and operational updates.

• Abatement request for bill #238484 ($50.00) related to property sold by Delaney on 10/30/2023
• Abatement request for account #1435 for interest in the amount of $125.22
• Payment arrangement request for account #871 (Coutinho) for bill #237603 for excess usage
• Preliminary budget updates
• Superintendent's report

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting to handle appointments, a health agent report, and disposal works applications. They will consider a septic system upgrade for a property on Mott Hill Road and an emergency sewer tie-in at 28 State Road, among other items. The meeting includes routine approvals and updates on ongoing matters.

• Appointment: Renato Santos, 82 Norton Ave, basement regulations
• Appointment: Patricio Maicon, 107 Mott Hill Road, failed septic system upgrade
• Emergency sewer tie-in at 28 State Road
• Disposal works application: Kris Henricksen, 10 Elm Street
• ARPA wastewater grant application review

Tisbury Climate Committee

The committee is meeting to continue discussions on solar projects for the school and the landfill. Members will also review a tree planting project and provide updates on flood plain and energy initiatives.

• School solar project discussion
• Landfill Solar Field Acquisition
• Tristan Israel tree planting project
• Flood Plain By-Law update
• Seawall grant update

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several warrant articles, including the revised Embarkation Committee articles, a Hospital Road resilience grant, and a public safety communication system. They will also discuss the Superintendent's Shared Services Census and vote on school budgets.

• Revised Embarkation Committee recommended warrant articles
• Hospital Road Resilience Grant warrant article
• Martha's Vineyard Public Safety Communication System warrant article
• Discussion of Superintendent's Shared Services Census
• Vote on school budgets

Planning Board

The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting to discuss and hold public hearings on two development proposals: a plan by Sawyer Realty Group for the Squash Sawyer Cape property and a site plan for 165 Weaver Lane by 12 Bluebird Lane LLC. The agenda includes draft minutes and meeting materials for these items.

• Public hearing: Sawyer Realty Group, AP 9-A-14 (Squash Sawyer Cape plan)
• Public hearing: 12 Bluebird Lane LLC, 165 Weaver Lane, AP 13-A-3
• Preliminary site plan for 165 Weaver Lane (dated 5-18-2023)
• Site plan for 12 Bluebird (dated 2-19-24)

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting virtually to enter executive session for strategy on negotiations with nonunion personnel (Library, Board of Health, Water Works), make an appointment, and discuss several committees and warrant articles. The board will also review and approve payroll and bills payable warrants.

• Executive session for nonunion contract negotiations (Library, Board of Health, Water Works)
• Appointment of Tristan Israel to Spring Building Management Committee
• Discussion of Regional Community Development Block Grant
• Review of Capital Planning Advisory Committee, Special Act Select Board/Town Manager Advisory Committee, Town Hall Building Committee
• Payroll warrants: 2/8/24 $401,270.46, 2/15/24 $154,727.99; Bills payable: 1/30/24 $3,936,576.45, 2/6/24 $321,137.69

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board is meeting to hold a hearing on an emergency closure, discuss bylaw findings, review supervisor training, and receive a human resources update. The agenda also includes vacancies and succession planning, approval of minutes from January 19, and unanticipated items. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Hearing on emergency closure
• Bylaw findings and discussion
• Supervisor training update
• Human resources update
• Vacancies and succession planning

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board is meeting to hold a hearing on an emergency closure, discuss bylaw findings, review supervisor training, and receive a human resources update. The board will also address vacancies, succession planning, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-oriented, with no major financial decisions listed.

• Hearing on emergency closure
• Bylaw findings and discussion
• Supervisor Training update
• Human Resources update
• Vacancies and succession planning

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee and Tisbury School Committee are holding a joint meeting. They will discuss a proposed rooftop solar installation at the Tisbury School for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting.

• Proposed rooftop solar installation on the Tisbury School

Tisbury Water Works

This meeting of the Board of Water Commissioners was cancelled due to weather. The agenda had included discussion of meeting minutes, two abatement requests, a payment arrangement request, preliminary budget updates, and the superintendent's report.

• Abatement request, bill #238484, $50.00, Delaney sold property on 10/30/2023
• Abatement request for account #1435, interest $125.22
• Payment arrangement request, account #871 Coutinho, bill #237603 for excess usage
• Preliminary budget updates
• Superintendent's report

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting to discuss public health matters, including an update on the Montessori School public hearing, basement regulations, and ARPA funding. They will also consider disposal works applications and review a District of Critical Planning Concern regulation.

• Montessori School Public Hearing Update
• Basement regulations discussion
• ARPA funding update
• Disposal works application: David Forbes/160 Weaver Lane/13-D-6
• Disposal works application approved by agent: Alice Seaton/41 Paula Ave/63-B-2

Tisbury Climate Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive an update from Rise Engineering. Members will also discuss various topics including a flood plain by-law, seawall grants, and questions regarding Tisbury School solar power.

• Flood Plain By-Law discussion
• Tisbury School solar questions from Fin Com and Treasurer
• Seawall grant discussion
• Green Communities grant options
• Eversource – Cape and Vineyard Electric Compact

Planning Board

The Tisbury Planning Board will meet jointly with the Affordable Housing Committee to discuss the Master Plan and other business. Two public hearings are scheduled but will be continued without testimony at the applicant's request. The board will also review contracts, bills, and potential warrant articles.

• Public hearing for special permit for Multiple Family Dwelling at 211 Edgartown Road (Parcel 21-B-30) continued without testimony
• Public hearing for special permit for reconstruction of non-conforming structure at 33 Lagoon Pond Road (Parcel 9-A-14) continued without testimony
• Discussion of Master Plan updates with Dan Doyle
• Review/approve Dan Doyle's extended contract for remainder of FY 24
• Bills payable include payroll $1394.40, 51Art-MVMinutes $800.00, MVC MP Consultant $1000.00

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee will review the FY25 budgets for the Tisbury School, Superintendent's Shared Services, and Martha's Vineyard Regional High School. The committee will also vote on a letter of support for an embarkation bill and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Review of FY25 Tisbury School budget
• Review of FY25 Superintendent's Shared Services budget
• Review of FY25 Martha's Vineyard Regional High School budget
• Vote to sign letter of support for embarkation bill
• Approve minutes from 12/13/23, 1/10/24, 1/17/24

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting virtually to vote on entering executive session for strategy sessions on negotiations with nonunion personnel (Library, Board of Health, Water Works). They will also discuss and vote on several committees, including the Capital Planning Advisory Committee and Town Hall Building Committee, and continue reviewing warrant articles and budgets. The agenda includes routine administrative items like payroll and bills payable warrants.

• Executive session for nonunion contract negotiations (Library, Board of Health, Water Works)
• Appointment of Tristan Israel to Spring Building Management Committee
• Discussion of Regional Community Development Block Grant
• Payroll warrants: $401,270.46 (2/8/24) and $154,727.99 (2/15/24)
• Bills payable warrants: $3,936,576.45 (1/30/24) and $321,137.69 (2/6/24)

Select Board

This agenda contains only the single item 'Agenda' with two attached PDF documents (a revised and an original version). No substantive business items, decisions, or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

• Agenda item: Agenda, with revised and original PDF versions attached

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to initiate work on recodifying the town's Zoning Bylaws. The board will also review proposed articles ahead of Town Meeting and discuss administrative staffing contracts.

• Initiation of work to recodify Tisbury’s Zoning Bylaws
• Review of proposed TZBL articles for Town Meeting
• Contract extension for Dan Doyle through June 30, 2024
• Interview for temporary administrative assistant position
• Payroll for week ending 1/27/24 in the amount of $1,655.75

Tisbury Climate Committee

The Tisbury Climate Committee is meeting to review grant options and provide updates on various environmental initiatives. The body will discuss energy partnerships and local infrastructure projects.

• Green Communities grant options
• Tree Planting Program update
• Flood Plain By-Law update
• Tisbury School solar questions from Fin Com and Treasurer
• Seawall grant update

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board is meeting to hold three public hearings: one on amending a flammable storage license for SHM Vineyard Haven LLC, one on adopting a wastewater capacity management policy, and one on a new taxi license for Island Shark Taxi Inc. The board will also discuss and vote on several items including a property gift, fund appropriations, an affordable housing application, a zoning overlay district, and warrant articles. The town administrator will report on a pocket park easement and approve payroll and bills payable warrants.

• Public hearing on flammable storage license amendment for SHM Vineyard Haven LLC, 100 Lagoon Pond Road
• Public hearing on adoption of Article IX Wastewater Capacity Management Policy
• Public hearing on new taxi license for Island Shark Taxi Inc, Triple A Taxi
• Discussion of Fink Property Gift (Assessor's Map Parcel 26-B-19)
• Payroll warrant $160,826.61 and bills payable warrant $628,701.13

Planning Board

The Tisbury Planning Board will hold a remote meeting on January 24, 2024, to deliberate and decide on an application to modify a definitive plan subdivision special permit for Tashmoo Woods, located on Cove Rd, Sandpiper Lane, and Bayberry Lane. The board will also discuss updating the open government portal, permit fee schedules, and a temporary subcontracted assistant position.

• Deliberation/decision on Tashmoo Woods subdivision special permit modification (agent Ross Seavey)
• Discussion of updating open gov Planning Board portal and permit fee schedule
• Bills payable: payroll $1,655.75 and Da Rosa's $285.00, total $1,940.75
• Update on Oak Bluffs LIMOD status
• Determine job description and contract for temporary subcontracted assistant (10-12 hrs/week)

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss follow-ups on regional services and county budgets, a Community Preservation Committee article, and to vote on previously reviewed articles. Presentations are scheduled from county officials and local housing groups.

• Follow-up on Regional Services and County budgets with County Manager Martina Thornton
• Presentation by Leslie Clapp of Martha's Vineyard Center for Living
• Presentation by Kristin Leutz of Harbor Homes MV
• Follow-up on Community Preservation Committee article with Victor Capoccia of the Affordable Housing Committee
• Votes on articles previously reviewed

Select Board

The Tisbury Select Board will hold three public hearings: one on amending a flammable liquids storage license for SHM Vineyard Haven LLC, one on adopting a wastewater capacity management policy, and one on a new taxi license for Island Shark Taxi Inc. The board will also discuss and vote on several items, including a property gift, fund appropriations, and a housing application.

• Public hearing on amendment to flammable liquids storage license for SHM Vineyard Haven LLC, 100 Lagoon Pond Road
• Public hearing on adoption of Article IX Wastewater Capacity Management Policy
• Public hearing on new Taxi Company License for Island Shark Taxi Inc and Triple A Taxi
• Discussion and vote on Fink Property Gift, Assessor's Map Parcel 26-B-19
• Payroll warrant $160,826.61 and bills payable warrant $628,701.13

Select Board

The Select Board will meet via Zoom to appoint an interim town accountant. The board also scheduled an executive session to discuss a union grievance and the real property at 4 State Road.

• Appointment of Edward Christofono as Interim Town Accountant
• Executive session regarding American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees grievance
• Executive session regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of 4 State Road

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting to review a disposal works application, discuss new business at 165 Weaver Ln, and consider an ARPA wastewater grant application. The board will also hear a report from the health agent and review minutes from the previous meeting.

• Disposal works application: Nancy Gilfoy, 52 Central Ave, 16-J-1.3
• New business: 165 Weaver Ln, 13-A-3
• ARPA wastewater grant application review
• Appointment: Fernando Lana, IIPHEC Public Health Educator
• Current available septic funding discussion

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board is meeting to discuss routine personnel matters, including job descriptions for deputy fire chief and town accountant, an HR update, and a bylaw review. The agenda also includes budget items, articles, the town report, emergency closure policy, and approval of previous minutes. This appears to be a standard administrative meeting with no major decisions highlighted.

• Deputy Fire Chief job description review
• Town Accountant job description review
• Human Resources update
• Bylaw review
• Minutes from 12.15.23

Personnel Board

The Tisbury Personnel Board is meeting to discuss routine administrative matters including bylaws, budgets, town report articles, and human resources updates. The board will also review job descriptions for deputy fire chief and town accountant, and approve minutes from the December 15, 2023 meeting.

• Deputy fire chief job description review
• Town accountant job description review
• Human resources update
• Bylaw and budget discussions
• Minutes from 12.15.23 meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss department budgets and warrant articles. The meeting includes votes on a wastewater flow request and an alcohol license for Golde Bull Brazilian Steakhouse.

• Wastewater Flow Request for 75 Main Street
• Alcohol License for Golde Bull Brazilian Steakhouse
• Payroll Warrant for $402,923.29
• Scheduling public hearing for Aquaculture Regulations amendments
• Common Victualler License renewals for 82 Main Street, 395 State Road, 339 State Road, and 455 State Road

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss department budgets and warrant articles. The board is also considering a wastewater flow request and an alcohol license for Golden Bull Brazilian Steakhouse.

• Wastewater Flow Request for 75 Main Street
• Alcohol License for Golden Bull Brazilian Steakhouse
• Payroll Warrant for 1.11.2024 in the amount of $402,923.29
• Scheduling public hearing for Aquaculture Regulations amendments
• Common Victualler License renewals for 82 Main Street, 395 State Road, 339 State Road, and 455 State Road

Planning Board

The Tisbury Planning Board is meeting to review a site plan application from 12 Bluebird Lane LLC. The agenda includes the application and associated documents for discussion.

• Site plan review for 12 Bluebird Lane LLC
• Application AP 13-A-3 for 12 Bluebird Lane

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting to review warrant articles recommended by the Community Preservation Committee and the Embarkation Committee, and to receive an update on a bill to increase the embarkation fee. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of Community Preservation Committee recommended warrant articles
• Review of Embarkation Committee recommended warrant articles
• Update on bill to increase embarkation fee

Tisbury Water Works

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to discuss the preliminary budget and award a bid for the Sanborn Generator. The agenda also includes a request from an account holder regarding payment arrangements.

• Awarding Sanborn Generator Bid
• Preliminary Budget Discussion
• Payment arrangement request for Maicon Patricio (account #795)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on American Rescue Plan Act fund requests for Police and Wastewater. The meeting includes several appointment votes and the renewal of various alcohol, entertainment, and common victualler licenses.

• American Rescue Plan Act funds requests for Police and Wastewater
• Common Victualler and Alcohol license renewals for multiple businesses including Black Dog Tavern Company LLC and La Strada LLC
• Bills Payable Warrant for 1.2.2024 in the amount of $646,193.49
• Payroll Warrant for 12.30.2023 in the amount of $307,434.18
• Shellfish License Suspension consideration for Jason Robinson

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on American Rescue Plan Act fund requests for police and wastewater. The meeting includes reviews of various business license renewals and the appointment of several board and inspector positions.

• ARPA fund requests for Police and Wastewater
• Bills Payable Warrant for $646,193.49
• Payroll Warrant for $307,434.18
• Alcohol and Common Victualler license renewals for multiple businesses including Black Dog Tavern Company LLC
• Appointment of Tom Perry as Conditional Local Building Inspector

Finance & Advisory Committee

The Tisbury Finance and Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review regional services budgets, including presentations from county and community organizations. They will also discuss the proposed FY25 budget, the all-Island finance committee and high school budget, the FY25 budget process, and a capital planning update.

• Review of Regional Services budgets with county manager Martina Thornton
• Presentations from Dukes County Health Care Access, Martha's Vineyard Center for Living, Martha's Vineyard Community Services, Health Aging Martha's Vineyard, and Harbor Homes MV
• Discussion of Finance and Advisory Committee Proposed FY25 Budget
• Review of All Island Finance Committee and Martha's Vineyard Regional High School Budget
• Capital planning update

Board of Health

The Tisbury Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes, consider the appointment of a health inspector, and receive a report from the health agent, including a new regulation rollout and B2 district matters. They will also review a disposal works application and an update on the State Revolving Fund.

• Appointment of Brice Boutot as IIPHEC Health Inspector
• Health Agent Report on new regulation rollout and B2 district
• Disposal works application approved by agent: 4461 Darren Welch, 73 Mt Aldworth Rd, 12-A-1 + 12-A-4.1
• State Revolving Fund update

Tisbury Climate Committee

The committee is reviewing proposed warrant articles and updates on energy projects. Discussions include solar initiatives for the school and senior center, as well as a tree planting program.

• Warrant article for school solar producing 555,000 kWh/year
• Warrant article for town share of Green Communities Grant
• Warrant article for town share of Senior Center Solar
• Tree Planting Program presentation by Peter Meleney
• Updates on Flood Plain By-Law and seawall grant

Planning Board

The Tisbury Planning Board will meet remotely to discuss Master Plan updates and prepare for February 7th public hearings on two applications: Sawyer Realty Group (33 Lagoon Pond Rd) and Mercy Bell Multi-Family Housing (211 Edgartown Rd). The board will also review the 2023 Town Report, finalize the department budget, discuss a fee schedule increase, and consider other administrative items. Reports from appointed boards and committees will be given as time permits.

• Public hearing prep for Sawyer Realty Group application, AP 9-A-14, 33 Lagoon Pond Rd
• Public hearing prep for Mercy Bell Multi-Family Housing application, AP 21-B-30, 211 Edgartown Rd
• Bills payable totaling $4,888.80 (payroll $2,788.80, minutes $800.00, MVC consultant $1,300.00)
• Final approval of department budget, including adding part-time administrative assistant and interfund transfer
• Discussion of fee schedule increase and next steps