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November 14, 2022
12 recorded votes, 2 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 Keith Pelletier, Chief of Police, to approve the Retirement of Officer David Leite, after 27+ years of service, and to appoint him as a Reserve Police Officer
To accept the resignation of David Leite
The minutes list Brian Valcourt as both making and seconding this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to accept the resignation of David Leite, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt)
b Request to appoint Amy Abate, Eric Abate, Brett Silvia & Megan Silvia as Public Weighers at A & E Metals, 449 American Legion Highway
To approve the above mentioned as Public Weighers
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the above mentioned as Public Weighers, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
a Request from the Infrastructure Oversight Committee to hire Roger Fernandes as Project Manager, for the Route 6 Infrastructure Work subject to contract negotiations
To hire Roger Fernandes as Project Manager
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to hire Roger Fernandes as Project Manager, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
b Request from Chris Gonsalves, Highway Surveyor for an increase in Private Snow Plowing and Sanding Rates
To approve the increases
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the increases, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
c Request from Keith Pelletier, Chief of Police, to designate one handicapped parking space as near as possible to 488 Old County Road, the Head Country Store
To approve the Handicap Parking Space
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the Handicap Parking Space, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
d Request for approval of a Conservation Restriction on Kirby Brook Farm located at 333 Drift Road, Map 52 Lot 15
To approve the Conservation Restriction
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the Conservation Restriction, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
f Request to accept the following donations to the Council on Aging: $175; Ralph Urban Donation for Best Use, $25; Anonymous for Tech Help, $5; Outreach, $20; Barbara Norton, Best Use, $50; Pam & Eric Di
To accept the above mentioned donations
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to accept the above mentioned donations, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
g Request from Carol Freitas, Veterans Service Officer to accept the following donations: Anonymous, $25, Veterans Food Pantry and J&S Restaurant Enterprises, Inc
To accept the above mentioned donations
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to accept the above mentioned donations, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
h Request to approve use of perpetual care funds to construct toilet facilities and septic system at the Cemetery Office
To approve the use of the Perpetual Care funds as requested
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the use of the Perpetual Care funds as requested, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt, second: Ouellette)
j Request funding from the Community Preservation Committee for upgrades to the Town Hall Electrical System and exterior preservation and repairs
To approve the request for CPC funding
The minutes list Brian Valcourt as both making and seconding this motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Valcourt to approve the request for CPC funding, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Valcourt)
a October 24, 2022
To approve the October 24, 2022 Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Boxler to approve the October 24, 2022 Meeting Minutes, seconded by Mr. Valcourt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Boxler, second: Valcourt)
To adjourn at 8:29p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn at 8:29p.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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