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January 8, 2024
13 recorded votes, 0 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 Request to accept the resignation of Veronica Beaulieu from the Westport Housing Authority effective April 9, 2024
To accept the resignation with a letter of appreciation
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to accept the resignation with a letter of appreciation, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
b Request to appoint Michael Brouillard to the Cemetery Laborer II position
To appoint Michael Brouillard to the Laborer II Postion with the understanding he applies for the hoisting license within the 6 month time frame
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Michael Brouillard to the Laborer II Postion with the understanding he applies for the hoisting license within the 6 month time frame, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
c Request to appoint Steve Souza to the Cemetery Foreman Position
To appoint Steve Souza to Foreman
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Steve Souza to Foreman, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
a Request from Jim Hartnett, Town Administrator, to dispose of surplus property, valued at less than $5,000 e 85 broken desks and chairs e Fire Department light fixtures
To dispose of the surplus property
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to dispose of the surplus property, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
b Request from Beverly Bisch, Council on Aging Director to approve her education incentive
To approve the education incentive
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the education incentive, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
c Request to approve the 2023 Alcohol Beverage Control Commission Annual Report ! Mr
To approve the annual renewal report
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the annual renewal report, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
d Request to approve the Deputy Police Chief Job Description
To approve the job description
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the job description, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
e Request from Matt Armendo, Board of Health Director to approve the education incentive for Linda Pierce, Town Nurse
To approve the education incentive
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the education incentive, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
f Request to approve contract extension for Rochester Bituminous Products, Inc
To approve the extension
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the extension, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. : The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
g Request from Chris Leonard, Director of Marine Services and the Shellfish Advisory Committee to reduce hat Commercial catch limit of Oysters from (3) town baskets per day to (2) two town baskets per da
To table until after the next Shellfish Advisory Meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Soares to table until after the next Shellfish Advisory Meeting, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Soares, second: Ouellette)
a East Beach Storm Damage Mr
To form a committee, and have the Planning Board take the lead
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Soares to form a committee, and have the Planning Board take the lead, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Soares, second: Brewer)
a December 18, 2023 Select Board Meeting Minutes January 8, 2024
To approve the December 18, 2023 Minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Soares to approve the December 18, 2023 Minutes, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Soares, second: Ouellette)
b Approve Minutes e December 4, 2023 Adjournment
To adjourn the meeting and enter into Executive Session at 8:01p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the meeting and enter into Executive Session at 8:01p.m., seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor via roll call vote: Soares aye, Ouellette aye, Shufelt aye, Boxler aye and Brewer aye.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
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