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January 18, 2022
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Shana Teas, Steven J. Ouellette, Richard W. Brewer
Absent: Ann E. Boxler, Brian Valcourt
Every vote, in order
a Request from Police Chief Keith Pelletier to appoint Ryan Nickelson as Sergeant
To appoint Ryan Nickelson as Sergeant
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Ouellette, TeasAbsent: Valcourt
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Ryan Nickelson as Sergeant, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 4-0 in favor by roll call vote, Boxler aye, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, and Ms. Shufelt aye.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
b Request to appoint Rene Kochman to the Cable Advisory Board
To appoint Rene Kochman to the Cable Advisory Board
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Ouellette, TeasAbsent: Valcourt
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to appoint Rene Kochman to the Cable Advisory Board, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 4-0 in favor by roll call vote, Boxler aye, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, and Shufelt aye.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Ouellette)
a Mullin Dangerous Dog Decision clarification
To clarify the decision, the decision pertains to only the two dogs in question
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Ouellette, TeasAbsent: Valcourt
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to clarify the decision, the decision pertains to only the two dogs in question, seconded by Ms. Boxler. The Board voted 4-0 in favor by roll call vote, Boxler aye, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, and Shufelt aye.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Boxler)
b Request from the Cemetery Department to use perpetual care funds to purchase equipment
To appropriate up to $85,000.00 out of the Perpetual Care Account
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Ouellette, TeasAbsent: Valcourt
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ouellette to appropriate up to $85,000.00 out of the Perpetual Care Account, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 4-0 in favor by roll call vote, Boxler aye, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, and Shufelt aye.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
c Request to approve amendments to Senate, No
To approve amendments to Senate, No. 1357 "an act authorizing the Town of Westport to convey a non-exclusive access easement in a portion of Town Property at 493 Old County Road to benefit 497 Old County Road."
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Ouellette, TeasAbsent: Valcourt
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve amendments to Senate, No. 1357 "an act authorizing the Town of Westport to convey a non-exclusive access easement in a portion of Town Property at 493 Old County Road to benefit 497 Old County Road." Seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 4-0 in favor by roll call vote, Boxler aye, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, and Shufelt aye.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Ouellette)
d Board of Health recommendation to hold remote meetings until March 7, 2022
That Remote Meetings be required for 30 days, with the exception of meetings that are already posted
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Ouellette, TeasAbsent: Valcourt
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette that Remote Meetings be required for 30 days, with the exception of meetings that are already posted, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 4-0 in favor by roll call vote, Boxler aye, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, and Shufelt aye.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
f Coastal Healing By-Law Compliance determination
To send the information as requested
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Ouellette, TeasAbsent: Valcourt
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to send the information as requested, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 4-0 in favor by roll call vote, Boxler aye, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, and Shufelt aye.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Teas)
g Chapter 61A Release; John A
To sign off on the Chapter 61A Release; John A. Santos III and Lyndelle M. Santos, 0 Main Road, Map 55, Lot 29-4 as shown in ANR Plan Book 181, Page 12 as LOT 4 dated 12/9/19 and recorded with the Bristol County (S.D.) Registry of Deeds. Notification made November 1, 2021 , with an expiration date of March 1, 2022
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Ouellette, TeasAbsent: Valcourt
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to sign off on the Chapter 61A Release; John A. Santos III and Lyndelle M. Santos, 0 Main Road, Map 55, Lot 29-4 as shown in ANR Plan Book 181, Page 12 as LOT 4 dated 12/9/19 and recorded with the Bristol County (S.D.) Registry of Deeds. Notification made November 1, 2021 , with an expiration date of March 1, 2022, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 4-0 in favor by roll call vote, Boxler aye, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, and Shufelt aye.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Ouellette)
i Request to approve Kleinfelder Northeast, Inc
To approve Kleinfelder Northeast, Inc. contract amendment No. 1 to include Phase 1A, 100% sewer system design, $355,434.00
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Ouellette, TeasAbsent: Valcourt
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve Kleinfelder Northeast, Inc. contract amendment No. 1 to include Phase 1A, 100% sewer system design, $355,434.00, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 4-0 in favor by roll call vote, Boxler aye, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, and Shufelt aye.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
a January 3, 2022 6 Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting Minutes January 18, 2022
To approve the January 3, 2022 Minutes
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Ouellette, TeasAbsent: Valcourt
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the January 3, 2022 Minutes, seconded by Ms. Boxler. The Board voted 4-0 in favor by roll call vote, Brewer aye, Ouellette aye, Shufelt aye and Boxler aye.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Boxler)
To adjourn the meeting at 7:58pm
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Ouellette, TeasAbsent: Valcourt
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the meeting at 7:58pm, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 4-0 in favor by roll call vote: Brewer, aye; Ouellette, aye; Boxler, aye; Shufelt, aye.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
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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