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October 11, 2022
22 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 grant the Pole Request
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to grant the Pole Request, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 4-0 in favor, Ms. Boxler was absent.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
a Request from the Holy Ghost Club, 179 Sodom Road for a One Day All Alcohol Beverage License for a Scallop Dinner on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 5pm-10pm
To approve the One Day License
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the One Day License, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 4-0 in favor, Ms. Boxler was absent.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
a Request from Marie Fontaine to be appointed to the Council on Aging Board
To appoint Marie Fontaine to the Council on Aging Board
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Marie Fontaine to the Council on Aging Board, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 4-0 in favor, Ms. Boxler was absent.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Request from Chief Pelletier to re-appoint Michael Chicca as Full Time Officer
To re-appoint Michael Chicca as Full Time Officer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to re-appoint Michael Chicca as Full Time Officer, seconded by Mr. Ouellette, the Board voted 4-0 in favor, Ms. Boxler was absent.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
c Request from Sue Brayton, Treasurer/Collector to appoint Maria (Stella) Farias as Payroll Benefits/Tax Title Specialist, effective October 13, 2022
To appoint Stella Farias as Payroll Benefits/Tax Title Specialist
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to appoint Stella Farias as Payroll Benefits/Tax Title Specialist, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 4-0 in favor. Ms. Boxler was absent.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
e Request from Chris Gonsalves, Highway Surveyor to appoint Gary Ferry as Mechanic Operator, effective October 13, 2022
To appoint Gary Ferry as Mechanic Operator
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Gary Ferry as Mechanic Operator, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 4-0 in favor. Ms. Boxler was absent.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
f Request from Bernadette Oliver, Town Clerk to post the Assistant Town Clerk Position
To post the position simultaneously
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to post the position simultaneously, seconded by Mr. Ouellette, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
To approve the 2023 Meeting Schedule
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the 2023 Meeting Schedule, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
b Request from Irene Buck, Cable Advisory Board to discuss Westport's Cable License
To begin the renewal process
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to begin the renewal process, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
a Request from Bernadette Oliver, Town Clerk for an increase in Election Stipend
To approve the increase in the Election Stipend retroactive to the September 6" Primary Election
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the increase in the Election Stipend retroactive to the September 6" Primary Election, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Request from Bernadette Oliver, Town Clerk to approve the November 8, 2022 Election Warrant
To approve the November 8, 2022 Election Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the November 8, 2022 Election Warrant, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
d Chapter 61A Release, Division Road, Map 48-12-0, described as Parcel 1 on Deed recorded in Book 10479 Page 252
To release the property from Chapter 61A
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to release the property from Chapter 61A, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
e Request from Jeff Bull, Landing Commission to approve and sign the contract with GZA Geoenviromental, Inc
To approve the Contract with Geoenvirmental
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the Contract with Geoenvirmental, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
f Request from Chris Leonard, Marines Services Director to open the Bay Scallop Season on October 15, 2022
To open the Bay Scallop Season on October 15, 2022
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to open the Bay Scallop Season on October 15, 2022, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
g Request to fund the following requests with local or Bristol County American Recovery Plan Act funds: Fire Department- (2) Four wheel drive vehicles $112,000 (1) Pickup truck with plow $ 70,000 School
To submit the above mentioned request to Bristol County
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to submit the above mentioned request to Bristol County, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
h Request from Matthew Armendo, Board of Health Director to review and approve the plan to install restrooms at the transfer station
To improve the Portable Restrooms installation
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to improve the Portable Restrooms installation, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board vote 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
i Request from the Cemetery Department to use up to $6,500 of Perpetual Care Funds to provide portable restrooms at the cemetery
To approve the use of Perpetual Care Funds up to $6,500 for the portable restrooms
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the use of Perpetual Care Funds up to $6,500 for the portable restrooms, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
j Request from Chris Gonsalves, Highway Surveyor to sign the Contract with Rochester Bituminous for the 2022/2023 Town Roadway Paving Improvements
To approve the Contract for Rochester Bituminous
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Contract for Rochester Bituminous, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
k Request from Chris Leonard, Marine Services to use $4,944 from the town's grant matching funds account to match the Seaport Economic Council's Grant for new shore power pedestals at the Town Dock
To use $4,944 from the town's grant matching funds for the shore power pedestals at the Town Dock
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to use $4,944 from the town's grant matching funds for the shore power pedestals at the Town Dock, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5- 0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
To keep the fee as is, with no reduction and to approve the Banner
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Teas, ValcourtNo: Ouellette
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to keep the fee as is, with no reduction and to approve the Banner, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 4-1 in favor, Mr. Ouellette voted against the motion.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Teas)
a September 26, 2022
To approve the September 26, 2022 minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Boxler to approve the September 26, 2022 minutes, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Boxler, second: Valcourt)
To adjourn at 8:10p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn at 8:10p.m., seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Valcourt)
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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