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August 1, 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
a Request from the Holy Ghost Club, Inc
To approve the One Day liquor license for the Holy Ghost Club on August 19, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the One Day liquor license for the Holy Ghost Club on August 19, 2022, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a Request from Tony Vieira, Westport Business to Business to appoint Joseph Amaral to the Infrastructure Oversight Committee
To appoint Joseph Amaral to the Infrastructure Oversight Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Joseph Amaral to the Infrastructure Oversight Committee, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Request from Gerald Coutinho to be appointed to the Infrastructure Oversight Committee
To appoint Gerald Coutinho to the Infrastructure Oversight Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Gerald Coutinho to the Infrastructure Oversight Committee. seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
c Request from Nancy Holsworth to be appointed to the Personnel Board
To appoint Nancy Holsworth to be appointed to the Personnel Board
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Nancy Holsworth to be appointed to the Personnel Board, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
d Request from Chris Leonard, Marine Services to appoint Joshua Mosher as both Harbormaster and Shellfish Constable
To appoint Joshua Mosher as Harbor Master and Shellfish Constable
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Joshua Mosher as Harbor Master and Shellfish Constable, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
e Request to rescind Richard Brewer's appointment to the Personnel Board
To rescind Mr. Brewer's appointment to the Personnel Board
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to rescind Mr. Brewer's appointment to the Personnel Board, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a Request from Bernadette Oliver, Town Clerk to approve the Warrant for the 2022 State Primary Election
To approve the Warrant for the 2022 State Primary Election
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Warrant for the 2022 State Primary Election, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
b Request from the Cultural Council to place yard signs at various intersections in town promoting their two Film Series Events, one on August 3, 2022 and the other on August 17, 2022
To approve the signs at the various intersections
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the signs at the various intersections, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
c Request from the Commission on Disability to transfer $5,000 to the Westport Recreation Department
To approve the transfer of $5,000 to the Recreation Department
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the transfer of $5,000 to the Recreation Department. seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
d Request to approve Town or County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as follows: $231,035 for the Comm-Tract Fiber Optic Contract 2 Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes August 1, 2022 $5,000 to amend
To approve $231,035 for the Comm-Tract Fiber Optic Contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve $231,035 for the Comm-Tract Fiber Optic Contract, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
To approve $5,200 to amend the Entry Point Biarri Contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve $5,200 to amend the Entry Point Biarri Contract, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
e Request to approve the Lapage and Son's Roofing, LLC Roofing Contract for the Council on Aging Roof for $70,451
To approve Lapage and Son's Roofing for the COA Roof, funded by the CPC
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve Lapage and Son's Roofing for the COA Roof, funded by the CPC, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
f Request to approve the Almar, LLC contract for the Town Hall Garage Roof for $10, 450
To approve the Almar, LLC contract for the Town Hall Roof
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the Almar, LLC contract for the Town Hall Roof, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a July 18, 2022
To approve the July 18, 2022 Minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Boxler to approve the July 18, 2022 Minutes, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Boxler, second: Brewer)
b July 25, 2022
To approve the July 25, 2022 Minutes
Yes: Brewer, Ouellette, TeasAbstained: Boxler, Valcourt
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the July 25, 2022 Minutes, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 3-0 in favor with Ms. Boxler and Mr. Valcourt abstaining.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
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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