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March 14, 2022
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Shana Teas, Steven J. Ouellette, Richard W. Brewer, Ann E. Boxler, Brian Valcourt
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
To accept the change of Officers for the Acoaxet Club, Inc. and the Acoaxet Club, Inc. dba Pro Shop
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to accept the change of Officers for the Acoaxet Club, Inc. and the Acoaxet Club, Inc. dba Pro Shop, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
a Request to accept the resignation of Janet Jones from the Historical Commission
To accept the resignation of Janet Jones from the Historical Commission with a letter of appreciation
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to accept the resignation of Janet Jones from the Historical Commission with a letter of appreciation, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
b Request from the Historical Commission to appoint Garrett Stuck from Alternate to Regular Member
To appoint Garrett Stuck from Alternate to Regular Member of the Historical Commission
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Garrett Stuck from Alternate to Regular Member of the Historical Commission, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
c Request from Chief Keith Pelletier to re-appoint Officer Jean Lopez, to the position of Full-Time Police Officer, effective February 22, 2022
To re-appoint Officer Jean Lopez, to the position of Full-Time Police Officer, effective February 22, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to re-appoint Officer Jean Lopez, to the position of Full-Time Police Officer, effective February 22, 2022, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
a Request from Martin Costa, Founder Team C
To approve the request from Martin Costa, Founder of Team C.O.W (Clean our Westport) to approve Spring Litter Clean Up day set for Saturday, April 9th rain date Sunday April 10. 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the request from Martin Costa, Founder of Team C.O.W (Clean our Westport) to approve Spring Litter Clean Up day set for Saturday, April 9th rain date Sunday April 10. 2022, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
To approve the banner request
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the banner request, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
b Request from Westport River Watershed through the Beach Committee to plant dune grass, March 31* and April 1", with students from the Westport Community Schools
To approve the request from the Westport River Watershed through the Beach Committee to plant dune grass, March 31° and April 1*, with students from the Westport Community Schools
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the request from the Westport River Watershed through the Beach Committee to plant dune grass, March 31° and April 1*, with students from the Westport Community Schools, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
d Request from the Council on Aging to accept the following donations $50; Misc Donation for Tax Help, $30; Misc Donation for Tech Class, $200; Karen Farias Donation for Best Use
To accept the donations to the Council on Aging as listed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to accept the donations to the Council on Aging as listed, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
e Request from the Long Term Building Committee to authorize an appraisal of the high school
To authorize the appraisal of the high school
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to authorize the appraisal of the high school, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
f Finalize Annual Town Meeting Warrant Ms
To close the Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to close the Warrant, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
a February 28, 2022
To approve the February 28, 2022 minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the February 28, 2022 minutes, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Valcourt)
b Approve Minutes - March 9, 2022 The Chair further indicated that the Board will return to public session only to adjourn the meeting
To enter into Executive Session at 7:32pm for the reasons declared by the Chair
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to enter into Executive Session at 7:32pm for the reasons declared by the Chair, 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)
To adjourn Open Meeting at 8:37 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to adjourn Open Meeting at 8:37 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Valcourt. Motion passed 5-0 by roll call vote: Brewer, aye; Ouellette, aye; Valcourt, aye; Boxler, aye; Shufelt, aye.” (Motion: Teas, 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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