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January 3, 2022
11 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Shana Teas, Steven J. Ouellette, Richard W. Brewer, Ann E. Boxler, Brian Valcourt
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
a Request to fill the vacant position on the Board of Registrars; Democratic Town Committee: Isabel Kochman, Republican Town Committee: Robert Alves, Josephine Coleman & Dennis Moniz
To appoint Isabel Kochman to the Board of Registrars as the Democratic Member
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Isabel Kochman to the Board of Registrars as the Democratic Member, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor by roll call vote, Boxler aye, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, Valcourt aye, and Shufelt aye.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Request from George Ripley, Westport Library to accept the resignation of Library Aide Ethel Rodrigues
To accept the resignation of Library Aide Ethel Rodrigues, sending a letter of appreciation
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to accept the resignation of Library Aide Ethel Rodrigues, sending a letter of appreciation, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor by roll call vote, Boxler aye, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, Valcourt aye, and Shufelt aye.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
c Request from George Ripley, Westport Library to appoint Daniel P
To appoint Daniel P. Sheahan and Nancy A. Mullen as part time Library Aides
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Daniel P. Sheahan and Nancy A. Mullen as part time Library Aides, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor by roll call vote, Boxler aye, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, Valcourt aye, and Shufelt aye.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
d Request from the Agricultural Council to appoint Raymond Raposa to the Climate Resiliency Committee
To appoint Raymond Raposa to the Climate Resiliency Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Raymond Raposa to the Climate Resiliency Committee, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor by roll call vote, Boxler aye, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, Valcourt aye, and Shufelt aye.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Brewer)
e Request from the Finance Committee to post the Recording Clerk position
To post the Finance Committee Recording Clerk position
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to post the Finance Committee Recording Clerk position, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor by roll call vote, Boxler aye, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, Valcourt aye, and Shufelt aye.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Brewer)
b Request from Susan Brayton; Treasurer/Collector to approve the borrowing for The Campground and Santos Farm approve the borrowing for The Campground and Santos Farm
To approve the borrowing for The Campground and Santos Farm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the borrowing for The Campground and Santos Farm, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor by roll call vote, Boxler aye, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, Valcourt aye, and Shufelt aye.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Brewer)
c Request from Susan Brayton; Treasurer/Collector to approve the borrowing for The Community Septic Loan Program
To approve the borrowing for The Community Septic Loan Program according to the terms as read
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the borrowing for The Community Septic Loan Program according to the terms as read, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor by roll call vote, Boxler aye, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, Valcourt aye, and Shufelt aye.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Valcourt)
a December 6, 2021 & December 20, 2021 4 Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting Minutes January 3, 2021
To approve the December 6, 2021 Minutes
Yes: Brewer, Ouellette, Teas, ValcourtAbstained: Boxler
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the December 6, 2021 Minutes, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 4-0 in favor by roll call vote, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, Valcourt aye, and Shufelt aye, with Ms. Boxler abstaining.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Valcourt)
To approve the December 20, 2021 Minutes
Yes: Brewer, Ouellette, Teas, ValcourtAbstained: Boxler
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the December 20, 2021 Minutes, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 4-0 in favor by roll call vote, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, Valcourt aye, and Shufelt aye, with Ms. Boxler abstaining.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Valcourt)
c Approve Executive Session Minutes of December 6, 2021
To enter into Executive Session for the reasons declared by the Chair
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette at 7:22 p.m. to enter into Executive Session for the reasons declared by the Chair, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor by roll call vote, Boxler aye, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, Valcourt aye, and Shufelt aye.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
To adjourn the meeting at 8:49p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the meeting at 8:49p.m. Seconded by Mr. Valcourt. Motion passed 5-0 by roll call vote: Brewer, aye; Ouellette, aye; Valcourt, aye; Boxler, aye; Shufelt, aye.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
From the Westport Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s website. Every vote in these minutes has a count, and the minutes name anyone who voted no, abstained or was absent. We check every count against the members named and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Westport Shorelines (EastBayRI). Craig Dutra from a video titled with his name (Coastal Healing channel, about 2021).
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