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February 26, 2024
10 recorded votes, 0 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 Request from Chief Dunn to accept the retirement request of Lt
To accept the retirement of Lt. Johnny P. Couto with a letter of appreciation and to appoint as Reserve Officer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to accept the retirement of Lt. Johnny P. Couto with a letter of appreciation and to appoint as Reserve Officer, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
b Request from Henry Lanier to be appointed to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for the term ending June 30, 2024
To appoint Henry Lanier to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Boxler to appoint Henry Lanier to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Boxler, second: Teas)
c Request from Kristin Stinson, Town Clerk to appoint the following poll workers effective March 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024: Democratic: Ann Maguire, Stephen Anderson, Phyllis Michalewich, Diane Mayna
To appoint the Poll Workers as listed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint the Poll Workers as listed, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
a Request to approve the proposition 2% debt exclusion ballot question for the April 9, 2024, Town Election
To approve the revised ballot question as read
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Soares to approve the revised ballot question as read, seconded by 7 Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Soares, second: Ouellette)
c Request to use $478,000 of the Bristol County Recovery Plan Act Funds for design and bidding for water and sewer systems for the neighborhood on the south side of : Route 6, between Gifford Road and Sy
To approve $478,000 of Bristol County ARPA Funds for the design and bidding for the water and sewer systems for the Macomber Neighborhood to the south side of Route 6 between Gifford Road and Osborn Street
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Soares to approve $478,000 of Bristol County ARPA Funds for the design and bidding for the water and sewer systems for the Macomber Neighborhood to the south side of Route 6 between Gifford Road and Osborn Street, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Soares, second: Ouellette)
d Request from the Council on Aging to accept the following donations totaling $465 $10 Paul Canuel Outreach $10 Simone Blanchette Outreach $25 Joanne Bettencourt In Memory of Elsa Cory $50 James Gracia
To accept the donations totaling $465
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to accept the donations totaling $465, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
e East Beach Electrical Permit Fee Clarification
To waive the additional $100 inspection fee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to waive the additional $100 inspection fee, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
a Boards/Committees/Commissions Vacancy List 10
To accept George Ripley's Resignation and to post the position
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to accept George Ripley's Resignation and to post the position, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
a Discuss strategy with respect to litigation Riley vs
To enter Executive Session at 7:48P p.m. for the discussion of the topics listed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to enter Executive Session at 7:48P p.m. for the discussion of the topics listed. Second by Ms. Shufelt. The motion passed on a 5-0 roll call vote: Soares aye; Ouellette aye; Brewer aye; Shufelt aye; and Boxler aye.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
To adjourn the public meeting at 8:01 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the public meeting at 8:01 p.m., seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The motion passed 5-0.” (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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