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December 18, 2023
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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 Fee Hearing - Proposed Fee Increases - see attached Mr
To approve the attached fee schedule with the amendment that the fee for Hix Bridge Landing permits be set at $35 per year
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to approve the attached fee schedule with the amendment that the fee for Hix Bridge Landing permits be set at $35 per year. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
a Request to appoint Ryan Furtado as Cemetery Laborer The Town Administrator noted that Mr
To appoint Ryan Furtado as a Cemetery Laborer, effective Dec. 19, 2023
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Ryan Furtado as a Cemetery Laborer, effective Dec. 19, 2023. Second by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
b Request from George Ripley, Library Director to pre-approve education reimbursement for Assistant Director Bonnie Strebel
To approve payment of the $500 partial reimbursement requested
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve payment of the $500 partial reimbursement requested. Second by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
c Request from George Ripley, Library Director to declare several pieces of furniture at the Library surplus and authorize the Town Administrator to direct their disposal
To declare the listed furniture as surplus property, to be disposed of by auction or other means to be determined by the Town Administrator
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to declare the listed furniture as surplus property, to be disposed of by auction or other means to be determined by the Town Administrator. Second by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
e Request to post the Cemetery Laborer II Position Mr
To post the Cemetery Laborer II position as requested
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to post the Cemetery Laborer II position as requested. Second by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
a December 4, 2023
To approve the minutes of the Dec. 4, 2023 meeting of the Board as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Soares to approve the minutes of the Dec. 4, 2023 meeting of the Board as submitted. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Soares, second: Ouellette)
To adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Second 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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