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April 25, 2022
13 recorded votes, 0 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
To appoint Ms. Shufelt as Chair and Mr. Brewer as Vice Chair
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Ms. Shufelt as Chair and Mr. Brewer as Vice Chair, seconded by Ms. Boxler, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Boxler)
To appoint Ms. Boxler as Clerk
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Ms. Boxler as Clerk, seconded by Mr. Brewer, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Brewer)
a Request from the Holy Ghost Club, 79 Sodom Road for One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses: May 15, 2022, from 12pm-4pm, Bike Show May 22, 2022 from 12pm-4pm, Birthday Party July 9, 2022 from 5pm-9pm, Ann
To approve the One Day Liquor Licenses on the mentioned dates for the Holy Ghost Club, with Police recommendations
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the One Day Liquor Licenses on the mentioned dates for the Holy Ghost Club, with Police recommendations, seconded by Mr. Brewer, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Brewer)
a Request to accept the resignation of Maxwell Turner as Commissioner of Trust Funds
To accept the resignation of Maxwell Turner as Commissioner of Trust Funds with letter of thanks
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to accept the resignation of Maxwell Turner as Commissioner of Trust Funds with letter of thanks, seconded by Mr. Ouellette, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Request from John Rezendes to hire Henry Gillet and Michael Braga as production assistants for the Cable TV Department
To hire Henry Gillet and Michael Braga as production assistants for the Cable TV Department
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to hire Henry Gillet and Michael Braga as production assistants for the Cable TV Department, seconded by Mr. Brewer, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Brewer)
d Request from Chris Leonard, to appoint William B
To appoint William B. Shaw, Jr. as a part time as needed employee in the Marine Service Department. (Assistant Harbormaster and Deputy Shellfish Warden)
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint William B. Shaw, Jr. as a part time as needed employee in the Marine Service Department. (Assistant Harbormaster and Deputy Shellfish Warden) seconded by Mr. Brewer, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Brewer)
e Request to appoint David Cole to the Climate Resiliency Committee
To appoint David Cole to the Climate Resiliency Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint David Cole to the Climate Resiliency Committee, seconded by Mr. Ouellette, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a Request from the Westport Economic Development Task Force to hold the Farmers Market at the Town Hall Annex, Saturdays 9-1 beginning June 11, 2022 through October 8, 2022
To hold the Farmers Market at the Town Hall Annex, Saturdays 9-1 beginning June 11, 2022 through October 8, 2022, and hang a banner across Main Rd, announcing the Farmer's Market, June 5, 2022 through October 8, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt for the Westport Economic Development Task Force to hold the Farmers Market at the Town Hall Annex, Saturdays 9-1 beginning June 11, 2022 through October 8, 2022, and hang a banner across Main Rd, announcing the Farmer's Market, June 5, 2022 through October 8, 2022, seconded by Mr. Brewer, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Brewer)
b Request to approve/sign the Agreement for Professional Services with Weston & Sampson Engineers for the Westport Harbor Hydrogeologic Study
To approve the Agreement for Professional Services with Weston & Sampson Engineers for the Westport Harbor Hydrogeologic Study
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the Agreement for Professional Services with Weston & Sampson Engineers for the Westport Harbor Hydrogeologic Study, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Valcourt)
c Request from Chris Leonard to approve the contract with Bruce Ingham, owner of F/V Ocean Rancher for the 2022 quahog relay
To approve the contract with Bruce Ingham, owner of F/V Ocean Rancher for the 2022 quahog relay
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the contract with Bruce Ingham, owner of F/V Ocean Rancher for the 2022 quahog relay, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Brewer)
a April 11, 2022
To approve the April 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the April 11, 2022 Meeting Minutes, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Valcourt)
b Approve Minutes: April 11, 2022
To enter executive session at 7:14p.m. to discuss the listed agenda items, and not to reconvene in public session except to adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to enter executive session at 7:14p.m. to discuss the listed agenda items, and not to reconvene in public session except to adjourn the meeting. Second by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor, by roll call vote: Brewer, aye; Ouellette, aye; Shufelt, aye; Valcourt, aye; Boxler, aye.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Brewer)
To adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
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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