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July 18, 2022
30 recorded votes, 1 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 accept the proposed fees, with raising the non resident grave cost to $2,000, effective immediately
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to accept the proposed fees, with raising the non resident grave cost to $2,000, effective immediately, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a Request from Wish Come True, Inc
To grant the One Day Liquor Licenses for Wish Come True
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to grant the One Day Liquor Licenses for Wish Come True, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Request from the Holy Ghost Club, Inc
To grant the One Day Liquor License for the Holy Ghost Club
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to grant the One Day Liquor License for the Holy Ghost Club, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
c Request from Lisa McLarren owner of Countryside Market, LLC, 549 American Legion Highway, for a Common Victualler's License
To approve the Common Victualler License to Countryside Market, LLC
Yes: Brewer, Ouellette, Teas, ValcourtAbstained: Boxler
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Common Victualler License to Countryside Market, LLC, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 4-0 in favor, with Ms. Boxler Abstaining.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
a Request to accept the Resignation of Tim St
To accept the resignation of Tim St. Michel from the Beach Committee with letter of appreciation
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to accept the resignation of Tim St. Michel from the Beach Committee with letter of appreciation, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Approve the Request from Steve Souza to step down from Cemetery Department Foreman to Laborer effective July 25, 2022 and to appoint Ronald Porte from Laborer to the position of Cemetery Department For
To promote Mr. Porte to Cemetery Foreman
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to promote Mr. Porte to Cemetery Foreman, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
To accept Steve Souza's request to step down to Cemetery Laborer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to accept Steve Souza's request to step down to Cemetery Laborer, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
c Request from Sue Brayton Treasurer/Collector to accept the resignation of Lindsey Cordeiro as Principal Clerk in the Treasurer Department, effective July 14, 2022
To accept the resignation of Lindsey Cordeiro, Principal Clerk in the Treasurer Department effective July 14, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to accept the resignation of Lindsey Cordeiro, Principal Clerk in the Treasurer Department effective July 14, 2022, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
d Request from Chris Leonard, Director of Marine Services to appoint Raymond Jarvis and William Shaw, Jr
To appoint William Shaw, Jr. and Raymond Jarvis as Assistant Harbor Masters and Deputy Shellfish Wardens, and to appoint James Perry as Parking Enforcement Officer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint William Shaw, Jr. and Raymond Jarvis as Assistant Harbor Masters and Deputy Shellfish Wardens, and to appoint James Perry as Parking Enforcement Officer, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
e Request from Chief Pelletier to re-appoint Samantha Maguire, Julius Rosario and Samuel Teixeira as Reserve Police Officers, and William Zalewski as Full Time EMD 911 Dispatcher
To re-appoint Samantha Maquire, Julius Rosario and Samuel Teixeira to Reserve Police Officers and to appoint William Zalewski as Full Time EMD 911 Dispatcher
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to re-appoint Samantha Maquire, Julius Rosario and Samuel Teixeira to Reserve Police Officers and to appoint William Zalewski as Full Time EMD 911 Dispatcher, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
f Request to accept the resignation of Jeffrey Fernandes from the Bike/Walking Path Committee
To accept the resignation of Jeffrey Fernandes from the Bike/Walking Path Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to accept the resignation of Jeffrey Fernandes from the Bike/Walking Path Committee, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
g Request to approve the following Finance Committee Appointments to various Boards: ADA Transition Plan Committee - Cindy Brown and Gary Carreiro Agricultural/Open Space Preservation Trust Fund Council
To appoint the Finance Committee Members to the above mentioned Committees
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint the Finance Committee Members to the above mentioned Committees, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
h Request to appoint Ruth Barnes and Alexandra Whitney to the Cultural Council
To appoint Ruth Barnes and Alexandra Whitney to the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Ruth Barnes and Alexandra Whitney to the Cultural Council, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
i Request to appoint Henry Swan and Michael Walden to the Historical Commission
To appoint Henry Swan and Michael Walden to the Historical Commission
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Henry Swan and Michael Walden to the Historical Commission, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
j Request to appoint Garrett Stuck to the Community Preservation Committee
To appoint Garrett Stuck to the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Garrett Stuck to the Community Preservation Committee, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
k Request to appoint Perry Long to the Beach Committee
To appoint Perry Long to the Beach Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Perry Long to the Beach Committee, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
To appoint Maurice May to the Infrastructure Oversight Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Maurice May to the Infrastructure Oversight Committee, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a Budget/Override Discussion Mr
To add Diman to the November Ballot, and to hold off on additional override until after the November Election
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to add Diman to the November Ballot, and to hold off on additional override until after the November Election, Seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a Request from Matthew Armendo; Board of Health Director to accept the $250
To accept the $250.00 donation from Anne Robinson
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to accept the $250.00 donation from Anne Robinson, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Request from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation MA-RI Chapter, to hold the 11" Cycle for Life Ride for 2022, on Saturday, September 17, 2022
To approve the Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life Ride on September 17, 2022 with police recommendation
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life Ride on September 17, 2022 with police recommendation, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
c Request from Sue Brayton Treasurer/Collector to post the Principal Clerk Position in the Treasurer Department, both in house and outside simultaneously
To post the Principal Clerk Position
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to post the Principal Clerk Position, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
d Request to increase the Water Rates from $7
To approve the rate increase for $7.04 to $7.28
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the rate increase for $7.04 to $7.28, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
e Request from Matt Armendo, Board of Health Director to approve the contract for Linda Peirce, Town Nurse
To approve the contract with Linda Peirce, Town Nurse
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the contract with Linda Peirce, Town Nurse, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
f Request from Carol Feitas, Veterans' Service Officer to accept the donation of $100
To accept the $100 donation for Maurice & Muriel Broussseau
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to accept the $100 donation for Maurice & Muriel Broussseau, seconded by Ms. Boxler, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Boxler)
g Request from the Council on Aging to accept the following donations: $30; Misc, for Outreach, $200; Ralph Urban, for Best Use, $5; Anonymous Best Use, $50; Ruth Moniz, Best Use , $25; Ed Fitzgibbons, B
To approve the above mentioned donations to the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the above mentioned donations to the Council on Aging, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
h Authorize Registrar to request Police Details for Elections
To authorize the Registrar to request details for Elections
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to authorize the Registrar to request details for Elections, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
i Assign Board of Selectmen Representative to negotiate with the General Teamsters Local No
To appoint Ms. Boxler as the Board of Selectmen Representative to negotiate with the General Teamsters Local No. 251
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Ms. Boxler as the Board of Selectmen Representative to negotiate with the General Teamsters Local No. 251, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a June 21, 2022
To approve the June 21, 2022 minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Boxler to approve the June 21, 2022 minutes, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Boxler, second: Valcourt)
e Approve Minutes e June 21, 2022 Adjournment
To enter into Executive Session for the reasons declared by the Chair
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt at 7:02p.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 7:29p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to adjourn the meeting at 7:29p.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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