Tisbury Select Board
Tuesday February 20, 2024
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The order of items in transcripts appear in the chronological order in which they were taken up. Some Agenda items may have been skipped.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting commenced with an immediate proposal to enter executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically mentioning the library, board of health, and Waterworks, in accordance with open meeting laws. A motion was requested, followed by a member, Roy Cottere, affirming with "aye," signaling approval to proceed with the executive session. It was also noted that the meeting would reconvene in an open session following the completion of the executive session.
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APPOINTMENMT - SPRING BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
In the session, the primary agenda was to appoint Tristan Israel to the spring building management committee. The motion for this appointment was put forward and seconded by Roy. When it came to voting, no further discussion was requested, and a roll call vote commenced with participants, including John Cahill and Roy Coutreaux, indicating their agreement with "aye."
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DISCUSSION AND VOTES - Regional Community Development Block Grant
Jay Grande, representing the Town of Tisbury, affirmed the town's annual participation in a program funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), overseen by the federal agency HUD. The program primarily supports the rehabilitation of housing among other activities, with funds being shared between two communities. In response, Cahill proposed a motion in favor of writing a letter of support for the program, indicating their endorsement and continued collaboration.
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DISCUSSION AND VOTES - Capital Planning Advisory Committee
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DISCUSSION AND VOTES - Special Act Select Board Town Manager Advisory Committee
The public hearing focused on the governance section of the town's master plan, specifically the establishment of a town manager position, which requires the filing of a special act. Grande emphasized the need for thorough consideration and proposed forming a committee to examine the position's implications more closely. This committee would involve various town boards and potentially a consultant to assist due to the significant change this represents for the town. Cahill supported the idea of establishing the committee and discussed the timelines and processes for defining the town manager role. Doble emphasized the importance of the committee's formation and suggested including planning board members due to their involvement in the master plan. Miller pointed out the necessity of hiring a consultant to guide the town through this substantial change. There was a discussion about the composition of the committee, involving representatives from different boards, and the need for budget considerations for consulting services was highlighted. The committee's formation and its role in defining the town manager position were seen as crucial steps toward implementing a key part of the master plan.
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DISSCUSSION AND VOTES - Town Hall Building Committee
During a town hall meeting, discussions centered on forming a Capital Advisory Committee to oversee the planning and designing of a new town hall. Grande highlighted the need for a thorough review of the project's scope, costs, and its impact on taxes and debt, emphasizing that the preferred location was previously recommended by a task group. Cahill supported the idea, stressing the importance of having a solid foundation for making significant financial decisions. Miller inquired about John Schneider's involvement, given his financial expertise and understanding of the town's finances. Grande confirmed Schneider's involvement as a nonvoting ex officio member of the capital advisory planning committee, noting his role would aid in formulating a long-term spending strategy for capital projects.
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TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
In the town's administrative report section, motions were successfully made and seconded to approve payroll warrants for February 8, 2024, amounting to $401,270.46, and for February 15, 2024, amounting to $154,727.99. Subsequently, two bills payable warrants were also addressed: the first for January 30, 2024, with an amount of $3,936,576.45, and the second for February 6, 2024, totaling $321,137.69. Each motion for the approval of payroll and bills payable warrants passed smoothly with unanimous roll call votes from the attendees, specifically mentioning the ayes from John Cahill, Jay Delahe, Roy Contreras, Roy Ventura, and Roy Cottere, indicating no further discussion was warranted on these financial matters.
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MEETING ADJOURNMENT
The section recounts the closing moments of a meeting where a motion to adjourn is entertained. Cahill moves to adjourn, and Cutrer seconds the motion. After confirming there's no further discussion, a roll call vote is conducted. Cahill votes in favor of adjourning, and Cutrer, also affirming, casts his vote as aye. Consequently, the meeting is officially adjourned.
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