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April 11, 2022
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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 approve the pole location as indicated on the submitted plans
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the pole location as indicated on the submitted plans. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a Request to accept the resignation of Don Davidson from The Long Term Building Committee
To accept the resignation of Don Davidson from the Long Term Building Committee, and send a letter of regret
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Oullette to accept the resignation of Don Davidson from the Long Term Building Committee, and send a letter of regret. Second by Ms. Boxler. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Boxler)
b Request from Director of Public Health Matthew Armendo to promote Nicholas Vidmar to Animal Control Officer, to post the position of Animal Control Officer, and to increase Nick Vidmar to 40 hours per
To promote Nicholas Vidmar to the position of Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to promote Nicholas Vidmar to the position of Animal Control Officer. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
To post the Animal Control Officer vacancy
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to post the Animal Control Officer vacancy. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a Update from Entry Point
To authorize the Town Administrator to investigate the grant program, and work with Entry Point to file a grant application
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to authorize the Town Administrator to investigate the grant program, and work with Entry Point to file a grant application. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Harpers Payroll Discussion regarding exclusive online access for employees
To authorize the upgrade of the municipal payroll system as requested by the Town Treasurer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to authorize the upgrade of the municipal payroll system as requested by the Town Treasurer. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a Army Corps of Engineers to file a support letter for the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project Integrated Detailed Project Report and Environmental Assessment for Hix Bridge
To issue a letter of support for the project to the Army Corps of Engineers
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to issue a letter of support for the project to the Army Corps of Engineers. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Request from New England Race Events LLC to hold the Annual Horseneck Half Marathon and 3
To approve New England Race Events' request to use town roads on May 22, 2022, subject to Police Department recommendations for the event
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve New England Race Events' request to use town roads on May 22, 2022, subject to Police Department recommendations for the event. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
c Request from Kevin Curt to allow the East Beach Residents who have been issued their 2022 permit to set up their lots on April 29, 2022
To approve the earlier set-up date requested
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the earlier set-up date requested. Second by Mr. Brewer. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Brewer)
d Request from Jody Mancini from Osprey Sea and Surf for a Hix Bridge Parking Pass
To approve the Hix Bridge parking pass for Osprey Sea and Surf
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the Hix Bridge parking pass for Osprey Sea and Surf. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
e Accept report from the Planning Board on proposed zoning amendments for the Annual Town Meeting
To accept the Planning Board's report and recommendations on proposed zoning amendments for the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to accept the Planning Board's report and recommendations on proposed zoning amendments for the Annual Town Meeting. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
f Approve letter of support for Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant for the South Watuppa Pond
To approve a letter of support for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant for the South Watuppa Pond project
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve a letter of support for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant for the South Watuppa Pond project. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
g Request from the Highway Department for approval for Snow & Ice Deficit Spending up to $25,000
To approve deficit spending up to $25,000 for snow and ice removal costs
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve deficit spending up to $25,000 for snow and ice removal costs. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
h Request to approve the AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement for the Westport Highway Department
To approve the AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement for the Westport Highway Department
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Boxler to approve the AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement for the Westport Highway Department. Second by Mr. Valcourt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Boxler, second: Valcourt)
i Notice of intent to renew Highway Surveyor Contract
To send a Notice of Intent to renew the Highway Surveyor contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to send a Notice of Intent to renew the Highway Surveyor contract. Second by Mr. Valcourt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
j Request from the Council on Aging to accept the following donations: $45; Misc Donation for Tax Help, $100; Misc Donation for Tech Class, $10; Misc Donation Fuel Assistance Help, $30; ST
To accept the attached list of donations to the Council on Aging, and the donation of a chair valued at $150 by Suzanne Alden
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to accept the attached list of donations to the Council on Aging, and the donation of a chair valued at $150 by Suzanne Alden. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
k Review and recommend Warrant Articles
To recommend that Article 5 be passed over
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to recommend that Article 5 be passed over. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
To approve the 33 articles on the warrant for the May 3 Annual Town Meeting, and to post the warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Boxler to approve the 33 articles on the warrant for the May 3 Annual Town Meeting, and to post the warrant. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Boxler, second: Ouellette)
a March 28, 2022
To approve the minutes of the March 28, 2022 Select Board meeting as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the minutes of the March 28, 2022 Select Board meeting as submitted. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Ouellette)
To approve a one-day liquor license for Our Lady of Grace Church on April 22, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve a one-day liquor license for Our Lady of Grace Church on April 22, 2022. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Approve March 28, 2022 Executive Session Minutes
To enter executive session at 7:40 p.m. to discuss the listed agenda items, and not to reconvene in public session except to adjourn the meeting. BOARD OF SELECTMEN REGULAR MEETING April 11, 2022 Page 5 of 6
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to enter executive session at 7:40 p.m. to discuss the listed agenda items, and not to reconvene in public session except to adjourn the meeting. BOARD OF SELECTMEN REGULAR MEETING April 11, 2022 Page 5 of 6 Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 roll call vote: Brewer, aye; Ouellette, aye; Shufelt, aye} Valcourt, aye; Boxler, aye.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
To adjourn the meeting at 8:26 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the meeting at 8:26 p.m. Second by Mr. Valcourt. Motion passed 5-0.” (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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