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May 15, 2023
15 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Shana Teas, Richard W. Brewer, Steven J. Ouellette, Ann E. Boxler, Manuel Soares, Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
To approve the relocation of the Pole with a letter to Verizon noting the concern that the work was done before approval
From the minutes
“MOTION Mr. Ouellette to approve the relocation of the Pole with a letter to Verizon noting the concern that the work was done before approval, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
a Request from the Holy Ghost Club, 171 Sodom Road for a One Day All Alcohol Beverage License, for a clamboil on Friday, May 19, 2023 from S5pm-10pm
To approve the One Day Liquor License
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the One Day Liquor License, seconded by Ms. Shufeit. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette)
a Request from Beverly Bisch to appoint Kathleen Hertzler to the part time position of Transportation Clerk
To appoint Kathleen Hertzler as part time Transportation Clerk
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Kathleen Hertzler as part time Transportation Clerk, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
b Request from the Finance Committee to appoint Lawrence Holsworth to be the Infrastructure Oversight Committee
To appoint Lawrence Holsworth to the Infrastructure Oversight Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Lawrence Holsworth to the Infrastructure Oversight Committee, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
a Request from Westport Route 88 Solar, LLC to amend Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement
To approve the amended Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement with Route 88 Solar
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Soares, TeasAbstained: Ouellette
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to approve the amended Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement with Route 88 Solar, seconded by Ms. Boxler. The Board voted 4-0 in favor, with Mr. Ouellette abstaining.” (Motion: Teas, second: Boxler)
b Request from Christopher Leonard, Director of Marine Services to hang a banner for Shellstock, which will take place on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 3p
To approve the Banner
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Banner, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
c Request from the Westport Education Fund in conjunction with The Friends of the Council on Aging and the Westport Middle-High PTO to hold their Annual Walk for Westport on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from
To approve the Walk for Westport with the Police Recommendations, especially that the volunteers wear vests
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Walk for Westport with the Police Recommendations, especially that the volunteers wear vests, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
d Request from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation MA-RI Chapter to hold their Annual Bicycle Ride through Westport on Saturday, September 23, 2023
To approve the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Ride, with Police Recommendations
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Ride, with Police Recommendations, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
e Request from Matt Armendo, Board of Health Director to post the Part Time Animal Control Officer Position
To approve the posting of Part Time Animal Control Officer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to approve the posting of Part Time Animal Control Officer, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
f Request from Jim Hartnett to approve amended Job Description for Principal Maintenance Specialist and appoint Robert Marshall to the position
To approve the Amended Job Description and to appoint Mr. Marshall to the position
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to approve the Amended Job Description and to appoint Mr. Marshall to the position, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
g Request from the WES MAC PTO to hang the banner promoting their Tough Kids Challenge from May 22, 2023 through June 11, 2023, for the June 11, 2023 Event
To approve the banner
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the banner, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
h Request from the Planning Board to support the Municipal Vulnerability Program (MVP) 2
To support the Municipal Vulnerability Program 2.0 Grant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to support the Municipal Vulnerability Program 2.0 Grant, seconded by Mr. Soares. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Soares)
a May 1, 2023
To approve the May , 2023 Minutes
The minutes record this vote as 4–0 but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shuflet to approve the May , 2023 Minutes, seconded Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
b May 2, 2023
To approve the May 2, 2023 Minutes
The minutes record this vote as 4–0 but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shuflet to approve the May 2, 2023 Minutes, seconded Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
To adjourn the meeting
The minutes record this vote as 4–0 but list 5 members as present, so we can’t say who voted.
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt at 7:43pm to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 4-0 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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