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June 6, 2022
15 recorded votes, 1 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 approve the application request
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Valcourt to approve the application request, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a Request from Chris Leonard, Marine Services to appoint Raymond Jarvis as an Assistant Harbormaster as well as Deputy Shellfish Warden, to work part time as needed
To appoint Raymond Jarvis to Assistant Harbor Master
The minutes list Steven J. Ouellette as both making and seconding this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Valcout to appoint Raymond Jarvis to Assistant Harbor Master, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette)
a The Planning Board is requesting approval to post the Town Planner Position
To post the position with the proper wording in the job description
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Valcourt to post the position with the proper wording in the job description, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Request from the Internet Advisory Board to approve the Entry Point Work Order and Authority to Proceed for approximately $4,800
To approve the Work Order
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Valcourt to approve the Work Order, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
To approve the contract
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Valcourt to approve the contract, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
d Request to approve End of Year Transfer Requests: e $11,000 from Board of Selectmen, Salary Account to Board of Selectmen, Miscellaneous Charges & Expenses Account e $10,410
To approve the End of Year Transfer Requests as noted
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Valcourt to approve the End of Year Transfer Requests as noted, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
To approve the Capital Purchase Agreement for the new ambulance
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Valcourt to approve the Capital Purchase Agreement for the new ambulance, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
f Request from Chief Brian Legendre to approve the Capital Purchase Agreement with Industrial Protection Services, LLC for the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Order
To approve the Capital Purchase Agreement for the new Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Order
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Valcourt to approve the Capital Purchase Agreement for the new Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Order, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
g Request from the Council on Aging to accept the following donations: $20; Mary Biasotti, for Tech Class, $100; Richard Dow for Tech Class, $150; Ralph Urban, for Best Use
To accept the donations as noted
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Ms. Boxler to accept the donations as noted, seconded by Mr. Brewer. . The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Boxler, second: Brewer)
h Request to approve $15,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for School Security
To approve $112,000 American Rescue Plan Act Funds to purchase two police cruisers
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Valcourt to approve $112,000 American Rescue Plan Act Funds to purchase two police cruisers, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
j Request from Andrew Caldeira for the Town Hall to be a drop off location for a Clothing & Food Drive for Gambia
To approve the Town Hall as a drop off location
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Valcourt to approve the Town Hall as a drop off location, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a May 23, 2022
To approve the May 23, 2022 Minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Ms. Boxler to approve the May 23, 2022 Minutes. seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Boxler, second: Valcourt)
a Request from the Holy Ghost Club, 179 Sodom Road for a One Day Liquor License for a Fried Clam Dinner on June 17, 2022 from Spm - 10pm
To approve the One Day Liquor License with Police Recommendation
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Mr. Valcourt to approve the One Day Liquor License with Police Recommendation, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Approve Minutes e April 25, 2022 @ May 23, 2022
To enter into Executive Session for the reasons declared by the Chair
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt at 6:49p.m. to enter into Executive Session 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 the meeting at 7:34p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to adjourn the meeting at 7:34p.m., seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, 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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