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October 10, 2023
8 recorded votes, 1 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
a Preliminary Approval of 2024 Common Victualler Licenses Countryside Market Bootleg BBQ
To approve the Common Victualler Licenses
Yes: Brewer, Ouellette, Soares, TeasAbstained: Boxler
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Common Victualler Licenses, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 4-0 in favor, with Ms. Boxler abstaining.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
b Request from the Holy Ghost Club, 179 Sodom Road for one day liquor licenses for the following dates: Friday, October 13, 2023 - Fried Clam Dinner, Spm-10pm Saturday, October 21, 2023 - Memorial, 2pm-8
To approve the One Day Liquor Licenses
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the One Day Liquor Licenses, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
b Request to appoint Richard Smith to Police Chief Preliminary Screening Committee
To appoint Mr. Smith to the Screening Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to appoint Mr. Smith to the Screening Committee, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Brewer)
a Interview Deputy Daniel Baldwin as recommended by the Fire Chief Search Committee for the position of Westport Fire Chief
To appoint Deputy Fire Chief Dan Baldwin as Fire Chief/EMA Director, effective January 7, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to appoint Deputy Fire Chief Dan Baldwin as Fire Chief/EMA Director, effective January 7, 2024, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
b Request to have the Board of Selectmen sponsor a warrant article petitioning the General Court to grant an all alcohol beverage license to Westport Gas - Mobil at 634 American Legion Highway
To sponsor the Warrant Article
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to sponsor the Warrant Article, seconded by Ms. Boxler. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Boxler)
c Request from Sharon Teed-Medeiros to waive Right of First refusal for 22 Windsor Drive, Unit 16B
To waive the Right of First Refusal
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to waive the Right of First Refusal, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
d Request from Planning Board to use $30,000 from the matching grant fund for the Snell Creek Conservation Project
To approve the $30,000 with the hopes that the money can come from Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the $30,000 with the hopes that the money can come from Conservation Commission, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board , voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
a September 25, 2023 Minutes will be approved at the next meeting
To adjourn the meeting at 8:03p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the meeting at 8:03p.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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