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December 4, 2023
17 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
a Donna Lambert v Town of Westport - discussion
To enter into Executive Session at 6:01pm. to discuss the topics listed, with a return to public session
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to enter into Executive Session at 6:01pm. to discuss the topics listed, with a return to public session, seconded by Mr. Ouelette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor via roll call vote: Soares aye, Ouellette aye, Shufelt aye, Boxler aye and Brewer aye.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
a Pursuant to MGL Ch
To approve the Tax Factor of 1
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr Ouellette, to approve the Tax Factor of 1, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
a Request from Deputy Police Chief John Bell to accept his letter of retirement effective January 6, 2024
To accept the Retirement, and to send a letter
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to accept the Retirement, and to send a letter, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
b Request from the Infrastructure Oversight Committee to re-appoint Joseph Amaral to the committee
To appoint Mr. Amaral to the committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Mr. Amaral to the committee, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
c Request from the Energy Committee to appoint Brian Valcourt to the committee
To appoint Brian Valcourt to the Energy Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Brian Valcourt to the Energy Committee, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
a Request to approve the previously held permits: e Bayside Restaurant -Common Victualler and Liquor Mr
To approve the Bayside Restaurant permits
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Bayside Restaurant permits, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
b Request from Robert J
To approve the change of officers as listed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the change of officers as listed, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
a Request to approve the Energy Management Services Assessment Agreement with Banks II Quan & Associates, Inc
To approve the Assessment Agreement
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Assessment Agreement, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
b Request to post the Cemetery Foreman Position
To approve the posting of the Cemetery Foreman Position internal and external if needed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the posting of the Cemetery Foreman Position internal and external if needed, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
c Request from the Town Hall Employees to hold a Christmas Potluck Luncheon on Wednesday, December 20", and to close the Town Offices for an hour in order to participate in the luncheon
To approve up to 2 hours for the Christmas Luncheon
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve up to 2 hours for the Christmas Luncheon, seconded by Ms. Shufelt the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
d Request from Betty Slade and Robin Winters to replace the Mariners Lost at Sea Monument at Westport Point
To approve the replacement of the monument
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the replacement of the monument, seconded by Ms. Shufelt the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
e Request from the school department to approve an additional $25,794 of American Rescue Plan Act Funds for two passenger vans
To approve the additional ARPA Funds for the vans
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the additional ARPA Funds for the vans, seconded by Ms. Shufelt the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
f Request from the Council on Aging to accept the following donations, totaling $893
To approve the donations
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the donations, seconded by Ms. Shufelt the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
g Request to approve the Snell Creek Conservation Restriction, 559 Main Road
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)
h Request from Planning Board to initiate amendments to the Town Zoning By-Laws for consideration at the 2024 Annual Town Meeting relating to Short Term Rentals and Bed & Breakfast establishments
To submit the bylaw change back to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to submit the bylaw change back to the Planning Board, seconded by Ms. Shufelt the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
a November 20, 2023
To approve the November 20, 2023 Minutes
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Ouellette, SoaresAbstained: Teas
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Soares to approve the November 20, 2023 Minutes, seconded a Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 4-0 in favor, with Ms, Shufelt abstaining.” (Motion: Soares, second: Ouellette)
To adjourn the meeting at 8:38p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the meeting at 8:38p.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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