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June 26, 2023
19 recorded votes, 1 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 grant permission to place the pole at 216 Old Harbor Road
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to grant permission to place the pole at 216 Old Harbor Road, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
a Request from Weatherlow Farms, LLC for One Day Wine & Malt Beverages License on the following dates: Picnic Dinner - Thursday, July 13, 2023, 5:30pm - 9:30pm Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting Minutes
To grant the One Day Wine and Malt Beverage licenses for the requested dates
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to grant the One Day Wine and Malt Beverage licenses for the requested dates, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
b Request from the Holy Ghost Club, 179 Sodom Road for One Day All Alcohol Beverage License: Saturday, July 1, 2023 - Fundraiser, Spm-9pm Saturday, July 8, 2023 - Annual Feast, 4pm-10pm Sunday, July 9, 2
To grant the One Day All Beverage Liquor Licenses for the requested dates
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to grant the One Day All Beverage Liquor Licenses for the requested dates, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
To grant the One Day All Beverage Liquor Licenses for the requested dates
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to grant the One Day All Beverage Liquor Licenses for the requested dates, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
a Request from the Personnel Board to hire Jessica McKane as Recording Clerk
To appoint Jessica McKane as Recording Clerk to the Personnel Board
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Jessica McKane as Recording Clerk to the Personnel Board, seconded by Ms. Shufelt, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
b Request from Chris Leonard, Director of Marine Services to appoint William P
To appoint Mr. Chase as a Part Time as needed Assistant Harbor Master and Deputy Shellfish Warden
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Mr. Chase as a Part Time as needed Assistant Harbor Master and Deputy Shellfish Warden, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
To appoint the list as read with the exception of the hold
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to appoint the list as read with the exception of the hold, seconded by Mr. Ouellette, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
To appoint Anton Boxler as Town Beach Lifeguard
Yes: Brewer, Ouellette, Soares, TeasAbstained: Boxler
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to appoint Anton Boxler as Town Beach Lifeguard, seconded my Mr. Ouellette, the Board voted 4-0 in favor, with Ms. Boxler abstaining.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
d Approve and Sign the Westport Police Association Contract Mr
To approve and sign the Westport Police Association Contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve and sign the Westport Police Association Contract, seconded by Ms. Shufelt, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
e Request to approve a Conservation Restriction from William H
To approve the Conservation Restriction
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Conservation Restriction, seconded by Ms. Shufelt, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
f Request from Chris Leonard Director of Marine Services to contract Bruce Ingham and the F/V Ocean Rancher for the 2023 Quahog Relay
To approve the contract with the F/V Ocean Rancher
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the contract with the F/V Ocean Rancher, seconded by Ms. Shufelt, The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
g Request from Matt Armendo, Board of Health Director to Approve and Sign the employment agreement for Linda Pierce, Town Nurse Mr
To approve the contract with Linda Pierce
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the contract with Linda Pierce, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
h Request from Kristin Stinson, Town Clerk to approve the Warrant for the Special Town Election to be held July 25, 2023
To approve the Warrant for the upcoming Special : Election
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Warrant for the upcoming Special : Election, Seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
i Request from Denise Bouchard to approve the second year lease with the present tenant, Patricia Souza for the Town Farm North Apartment
To approve the Lease, with Patricia Souza
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Lease, with Patricia Souza, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
j Request from Denise Bouchard to approve the second year lease with the present tenant, Kimberlee Nashold d/b/a Codimonk Nursery School for the Town Hall Annex Basement
To approve the Lease, with Kimberlee Nashold dba Codimonk Nursery School
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Lease, with Kimberlee Nashold dba Codimonk Nursery School, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
k Request from Chris Gonsalves, Highway Surveyor to carry over 3 weeks of vacation time
To carry over 3 weeks' vacation to be used by September 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette for Chris Gonsalves to carry over 3 weeks' vacation to be used by September 30, 2023, seconded by Ms., Shufelt, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
To award the bid to Noonan Brothers
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to award the bid to Noonan Brothers, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
a June 12, 2023
To approve the June 12, 2023 minutes, Mr. Ouellette
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Soares to approve the June 12, 2023 minutes, Mr. Ouellette seconded the motion and add the attached Appointment List. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Soares)
b Discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining - AFSCME Council 93, Local 1701 ce
To adjourn the open meeting at 8:25p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the open meeting at 8:25p.m. Seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
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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