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May 30, 2023
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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 six-month seasonal trailer permit for 62 EBR, LLC for 62 East Beach Road
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to approve the six-month seasonal trailer permit for 62 EBR, LLC for 62 East Beach Road. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
a One Day Liquor License Request for the Holy Ghost Club, 179 Sodom Road: June 10, 2023, 2 pm-7 pm - Fundraiser; June 30, 2023, 5 pm-10 pm - Chicken Barbeque Mr
To approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for the Holy Ghost Club on June 10 and June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the One Day Liquor Licenses for the Holy Ghost Club on June 10 and June 30, 2023. Second by Ms. Shufelt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
a Request from Chief Pelletier to re-appoint Michelle Donovan and Sarah Zielinski as Full-Time Police Officers, effective May 9, 2023
To approve the re-appointment of Michelle Donovan and Sarah Zielinski as Full-Time Police Officers, effective May 9, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the re-appointment of Michelle Donovan and Sarah Zielinski as Full-Time Police Officers, effective May 9, 2023. Second by Ms. Shufelt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
b Request from the Cemetery Department to appoint David Anctil as a Seasonal Laborer
To approve the appointment of David Anctil as a Seasonal Laborer for the Cemetery Department, effective June 1, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the appointment of David Anctil as a Seasonal Laborer for the Cemetery Department, effective June 1, 2023. Second by Ms. Shufelt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
c Request from Matt Armendo, Board of Health Director to appoint Tabitha Duby and Part Time Animal Control Officer, effective June 1, 2023
To approve the appointment of Tabitha Duby as a part-time Animal Control Officer, effective June 1, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the appointment of Tabitha Duby as a part-time Animal Control Officer, effective June 1, 2023. Second by Ms. Shufelt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
To approve the appointment of Melissa Ferreira as a part-time Library Aide 1, effective June 1, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the appointment of Melissa Ferreira as a part-time Library Aide 1, effective June 1, 2023. Second by Ms. Shufelt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
e Request from Kristin Stinson to appoint Carla Vieira as Assistant Town Clerk
To approve the appointment of Carla Vieira as an Assistant Town Clerk, effective May 31, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the appointment of Carla Vieira as an Assistant Town Clerk, effective May 31, 2023. Second by Ms. Shufelt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
a Request from Matt Armendo, Board of Health Director to post the Transfer Station Attendant II position both in house and outside simultaneously
To approve the simultaneous posting of the Transfer Station Attendant I] position
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the simultaneous posting of the Transfer Station Attendant I] position. Second by Ms. Shufelt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
b Request from the Westport 4th of July Parade Committee to hold the parade on Tuesday, July 4th, beginning at 10:00am
To approve the use of town roads on July 4th for the annual parade, and the use of town funds to pay for the police details on that date
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the use of town roads on July 4th for the annual parade, and the use of town funds to pay for the police details on that date. Second by Ms. Shufelt. The motion passed ona 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
c Request from the Council On Aging to accept the following donations: $100, Richard Dow for Best Use; $25, Thomas Reitano for Best Use; $25, Anonymous for Best Use; $25, Ralph Urban for Best Use; $25, M
To accept the donations to the COA as listed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to accept the donations to the COA as listed. Second by Ms. Shufelt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
d Request from Elephant Rock Beach Club for a one day exception to the no parking rule on Atlantic Ave for the Family Day Event on July 29, 2023 with a rain date of July 30, 2023
To approve the exception to the no parking rule for Atlantic Avenue, contingent on the implementation of the police department's recommendations for a paid detail
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the exception to the no parking rule for Atlantic Avenue, contingent on the implementation of the police department's recommendations for a paid detail. Second by Ms. Shufelt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
e Request from Theresa Walls of New Bedford for a Hix Bridge Pass for her father, Joseph Furtado, who resides in Westport
To approve issuing a Hix Bridge Pass to Ms. Walls
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve issuing a Hix Bridge Pass to Ms. Walls. Second by Ms. Shufelt. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
f Schedule a Town Election, for the purpose of a $3,000,000 Proposition 2 4 override and to approve the Ballot Question wording
To schedule a special election for Tuesday, July 25, with a single question on the ballot as indicated. Ms. Shufelt read the ballot question provided by legal counsel into the meeting record
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to schedule a special election for Tuesday, July 25, with a single question on the ballot as indicated. Ms. Shufelt read the ballot question provided by legal counsel into the meeting record. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
a May 15, 2023
To approve the minutes of the May 15, 2023 meeting as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Soares to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2023 meeting as submitted. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Soares, second: Ouellette)
b Discuss employment agreement for the Director of Council on Aging c
To enter into Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the topics (a., b., and c.) listed, with a return to public session to adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to enter into Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the topics (a., b., and c.) listed, with a return to public session to adjourn the meeting. Second by Ms. Shufelt. The motion passed on a 5-0 roll call vote: Mr. Soares aye; Mr. Ouellette aye; Mr. Brewer aye; Ms. Shufelt aye; Ms. Boxler aye.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
To adjourn the public meeting at 7:56 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the public meeting at 7:56 p.m. Seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The motion passed 5-0.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
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