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November 20, 2023
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Richard W. Brewer, Steven J. Ouellette, Ann E. Boxler, Manuel Soares, Jr.
Absent: Shana Teas
Every vote, in order
a FEE HEARING - Request from the Beach Committee to raise the Beach Pass Fees
To raise the Beach Pass Fees as requested by the Beach Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to raise the Beach Pass Fees as requested by the Beach Committee, seconded by Ms. Boxler. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Boxler)
b Grant of Conservation Restriction Otter Rock Farm Ross Moran from the Westport Land Conservation Trust addressed the board noting the importance of preserving this Farm, David Palmer Caretaker of the p
To grant the Conservation Restriction
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to grant the Conservation Restriction, seconded by Mr. Soares. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Soares)
c Request from Jose Luis Roustand Cordero Owner/Manager of L and S Auto Mall Inc
To approve the Class I] and Repair Licenses
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Class I] and Repair Licenses, seconded by Ms. Boxler. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Boxler)
a Request from Chief Pelletier to accept his Retirement Letter after over 34 years of service, effective January 6, 2024
To accept Chief Pelletier's Retirement Letter
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to accept Chief Pelletier's Retirement Letter, seconded by Ms. Boxler. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Boxler)
b Request from Amanda Mazzaferro to be appointed to the Recreation Commission
To appoint Ms. Mazzaferro to the Recreation Commission, 7
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Ms. Mazzaferro to the Recreation Commission, 7 seconded by Ms. Boxler. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Boxler)
c Request to accept the resignation of Zachary Rioux from The Housing Authority effective immediately and to post the vacant position through December 13, 2023
To accept Zachary Rioux's Resignation and to post the vacant postion
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to accept Zachary Rioux's Resignation and to post the vacant postion, seconded by Ms. Boxler. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Boxler)
a Request to approve job description for Information Technology Director and employment agreement for Keith Novo
To approve the Job Description and Employment Contract for Keith Novo
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, OuelletteNo: SoaresAbsent: Teas
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Job Description and Employment Contract for Keith Novo, seconded by Ms. Boxler. The Board voted 3-1 in favor, with Mr. Soares voting against.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Boxler)
b Request from the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) to confirm the Board of Selectmen Representative (Richard Brewer)
To appoint Mr. Brewer as the SRTA Representative
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Mr. Brewer as the SRTA Representative, seconded by Ms. Boxler. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Boxler)
c Request to approve the previously held permits: e Delano's Daily Grind - Common Victualler
To approve the Common Victualler Permit for Delano's Daily Grind
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Common Victualler Permit for Delano's Daily Grind, seconded by Ms. Boxler. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Boxler)
To approve the Common Victualler Permit and Liquor License for ADV Corp. dba Country Liquor & Variety
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Common Victualler Permit and Liquor License for ADV Corp. dba Country Liquor & Variety, seconded by Ms. Boxler. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Boxler)
d Request to approve Wage Study contract with GOVHR, funding sources $30,000 Town Warrant Article and $11,700 from Select Board Professional Services Account
To approve the contract with GOVHR, with dunsing sources being $30,000 from the Warrant Article and $11,700 from Board of Selectmen Professional Services Account
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the contract with GOVHR, with dunsing sources being $30,000 from the Warrant Article and $11,700 from Board of Selectmen Professional Services Account, seconded by Ms. Boxler. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Boxler)
a November 6, 2023
To approve the November 6, 2023 Minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Soares to approve the November 6, 2023 Minutes, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Soares, second: Ouellette)
b November 13, 2023
To approve the November 13, 2023 Minutes
Yes: Brewer, Ouellette, SoaresAbstained: BoxlerAbsent: Teas
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Soares to approve the November 13, 2023 Minutes, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 3-0 in favor, with Ms. Boxler abstaining.” (Motion: Soares, second: Ouellette)
To adjourn the meeting at 7:17p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Boxler to adjourn the meeting at 7:17p.m., seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 4-0 in favor.” (Motion: Boxler, 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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