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May 9, 2022
22 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 approve a six-month seasonal trailer permit for 138 East Beach Road
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve a six-month seasonal trailer permit for 138 East Beach Road. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a Request from the Holy Ghost Club, Inc
To approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the Holy Ghost Club, Inc. at 179 Sodom Road for the times and dates listed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the Holy Ghost Club, Inc. at 179 Sodom Road for the times and dates listed. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Request from New England Race Events, LLC for a One Day Wine & Malt License at John Reed Road, from 10:00am - 1:00pm on Sunday, May 22, 2022
To approve a One Day Wine & Malt License to New England Race Events, LLC for the event on John Reed Road, conditioned on compliance with Police Department recommendations
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve a One Day Wine & Malt License to New England Race Events, LLC for the event on John Reed Road, conditioned on compliance with Police Department recommendations. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a Request from the Steve Souza, Cemetery Department to appoint Ryan Furtado as a seasonal employee starting May 15, 2022
To appoint Ryan Furtado as a seasonal employee for the Cemetery Department
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Ryan Furtado as a seasonal employee for the Cemetery Department. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Request from the Steve Souza, Cemetery Department to post a Seasonal Employee Position
To post the Seasonal Employee position
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to post the Seasonal Employee position. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
c Request from Police Chief Keith Pelletier to re-appoint Officers Luke Sauve and Corey Mack as Full- Time Police Officers effective May 19, 2022
To re-appoint Luke Sauve and Corey Mack as Full-Time Police Officers, effective May 19, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to re-appoint Luke Sauve and Corey Mack as Full-Time Police Officers, effective May 19, 2022. Second by Mr. Brewer. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Brewer)
d Request from Police Chief Keith Pelletier to re-appoint Officers Michelle Donovan and Sarah Zielinski as Full-Time Police Officers effective May 9, 2022
To re-appoint Michelle Donovan and Sarah Zielinski as Full-Time Police Officers effective May 9, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to re-appoint Michelle Donovan and Sarah Zielinski as Full-Time Police Officers effective May 9, 2022. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
e Request to fill the vacant position on the Board of Registrars; Democratic Town Committee: Isabel Kochman
To appoint Isabel Kochman to the vacant position on the Board of Registrars
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Isabel Kochman to the vacant position on the Board of Registrars. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
f Request from Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) to appoint a designee to the Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG)
To appoint Mr. Hartnett as the town's representative to the Joint Transportation Planning Group, with Highway Surveyor Chris Gonsalves as the alternate
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Mr. Hartnett as the town's representative to the Joint Transportation Planning Group, with Highway Surveyor Chris Gonsalves as the alternate. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
g Request from Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District to appoint a Board of Selectmen Representative to the SRPEDD Commission
To re-appoint Steven Ouellette as the Board's representative to the SRPEDD Commission
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to re-appoint Steven Ouellette as the Board's representative to the SRPEDD Commission. Second by Ms. Boxler. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Boxler)
h Request to approve the resignation of Jeremy Dellecese from the Westport Police Department effective April 30, 2022
To accept the resignation of Jeremy Dellecese from the Westport Police Department effective April 30, 2022, with a letter of thanks for his service
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to accept the resignation of Jeremy Dellecese from the Westport Police Department effective April 30, 2022, with a letter of thanks for his service. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a Request from the Recreation Department to accept a $100
To accept a $100 donation from Donna Amaral for recreation purposes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to accept a $100 donation from Donna Amaral for recreation purposes. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Request from The Buzzards Bay Coalition to hold their Annual Road (Bicycle) Race through town on Sunday, October 2, 2022, from 8:00am - 10:00am
To approve the Buzzards Bay Coalition's use of town roads for the Annual Road Race on Oct. 2, 2022, conditioned on compliance with Police Department recommendations for the event
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the Buzzards Bay Coalition's use of town roads for the Annual Road Race on Oct. 2, 2022, conditioned on compliance with 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 the Westport Education Foundation, Friends of Council on Aging and the Westport Middle-High Parent Teacher Organization, to hold the 2022 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, October 23, 2022
To approve the Westport Education Foundation, Friends of Council on Aging and the Westport Middle-High Parent Teacher Organization to use town roads for the 2022 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, conditioned on compliance with Police Department recommendations for the event
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the Westport Education Foundation, Friends of Council on Aging and the Westport Middle-High Parent Teacher Organization to use town roads for the 2022 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, conditioned on compliance with Police Department recommendations for the event. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
d Request to approve contract for AFSCME Council 93 Local 1701, Highway Department
To approve contract for AFSCME Council 93 Local 1701, Highway Department
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve contract for AFSCME Council 93 Local 1701, Highway Department. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
f Request to release Westport Housing Rehabilitation Program Lien recorded in Book 8138 Page(s) 248- 251
To release Westport Housing Rehabilitation Program Lien recorded in Book 8138 Page(s) 248-251
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to release Westport Housing Rehabilitation Program Lien recorded in Book 8138 Page(s) 248-251. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
g Request from the Council on Aging to accept the following donations $120 Misc Donation for Tech Class, $150 from Ralph Urban, for Best Use
To allow the Council on Aging to accept the listed donations for the stated purposes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to allow the Council on Aging to accept the listed donations for the stated purposes. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
h Request from Denise Bouchard, to refund Elizabeth Colby of 107 Davis Road, $15
To approve the refund of $15.88 in fees to Elizabeth Colby of 107 Davis Road
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the refund of $15.88 in fees to Elizabeth Colby of 107 Davis Road. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
i Request from Chris Leonard; Marine Services to advertise the Shellstock Fundraiser Banner over Main Road, from now until the event which is August 13, 2022
To conditionally approve the request from Marine Services to post the banner over Main Road, with dates to be verified by Mr. Ouellette after a check of availability of space
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to conditionally approve the request from Marine Services to post the banner over Main Road, with dates to be verified by Mr. Ouellette after a check of availability of space. Second by Mr. Valcourt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
j Request from Westport River Watershed Alliance to hold their Annual Cherry & Web Clean-up Day on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 10am - 12 Noon
To approve the request from Westport River Watershed Alliance to hold their Annual Cherry & Web Clean-up Day on Saturday, May 14, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the request from Westport River Watershed Alliance to hold their Annual Cherry & Web Clean-up Day on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a April 25, 2022 b
To approve the minutes of the April 25, 2022 and May 3, 2022 meetings as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Boxler to approve the minutes of the April 25, 2022 and May 3, 2022 meetings as submitted. Second by Mr. Valcourt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Boxler, second: Valcourt)
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette at 7:33 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. Second by Mr. Valcourt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
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