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Committee sees OpenGov demo as low-cost way to track short-term rentals: $1,000–$2,000 estimate
Summary
Committee member Adam Petkus demonstrated an OpenGov registration form, saying it could be tailored for Oak Bluffs, would take about 10–15 minutes to complete, and could be implemented for an estimated $1,000 to $2,000.
Adam Petkus demonstrated an online platform called OpenGov and showed a sample registration form used by another town that includes basic information, safety requirements and emergency contact details. Petkus said the form "would take 10-15 minutes to complete" and estimated implementation costs at "$1,000 to $2,000," describing the approach as the most cost-effective option and one that could be offered without a registration fee.
Committee members compared approaches used elsewhere: Brian Packish cited Falmouth's simpler, one-time registration with a $50 fee as an example and urged the group to gather more local data before drafting any comprehensive bylaws. The committee discussed whether registration should be annual or one-time and how data would be stored and retained.
