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March 25, 2024
21 recorded votes, 3 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 to approve the layout of Rita Lane Extension as shown on the plan entitled "Roadway Layout Plan of Rita Lane (Extension)" Westport, Massachusetts prepared for Twin Pines Westport Realty Trust,
To accept the layout of Rita Lane Extension
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to accept the layout of Rita Lane Extension, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
b Request from Verizon New England and Eversource to install five (5) jointly owned poles along the southwest side of Highland Avenue, in front of 182, 308, 372, 390 Highland Avenue and one just north of
To approve the pole requests contingent on abutter satisfaction
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to approve the pole requests contingent on abutter satisfaction, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
c Request from Austin Russell, Hilltop Motors and Equipment for a Class II Motor Vehicle License at 61 Hix Bridge Road, with a total of 10 cars, Mr
To approve the Class II License
From the minutes
“MOTION Ms. Shufelt to approve the Class II License, seconded by Ms. Boxler. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Boxler)
a Request from Lafrance Hospitality Corp
To approve the change of manager to Evan Poitras
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to approve the change of manager to Evan Poitras, seconded by Ms. Boxler. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Boxler)
a Request from Irene Buck, Council on Aging, to appoint David LaLima to the unexpired term ending June 30, 2025 and Carol Vidal to the unexpired term ending June 30, 2024
To appoint David LaLima and Carol Vidal to the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms, Shufelt to appoint David LaLima and Carol Vidal to the Council on Aging, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
b Request to appoint one of the following nominees to the Board of Registrars for the three year term effective April 2, 2024 to the Board of Registrars
To appoint Kathry Cayton to the Board of Registrars
From the minutes
“MOTION by by Ms, Shufelt to appoint Kathry Cayton to the Board of Registrars, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
c Request to accept the resignation of Peter McGarr from the Board of Assessors effective March 18, 2024, and to post the vacancy
To accept the resignation with a letter of appreciation, and to post the vacancy
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to accept the resignation with a letter of appreciation, and to post the vacancy, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
d Request from the Westport Board of Library Trustees to appoint Assistant Library Director Bonnie Strebel to the position of Interim Library Director, effective March 30, 2024, and a commensurate increa
To appoint Bonnie Strebel as Interim Library Director
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to appoint Bonnie Strebel as Interim Library Director, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
f Request from Jeremy Hardy to be appointed for the three year term as Constable
To appoint Jeremy Hardy as Constable
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Jeremy Hardy as Constable, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
a Request from Town Clerk, Kristin Stinson to approve the Warrant for the Annual Town Election to be held April 9, 2024
To approve the Warrant
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Warrant, seconded by Ms, Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
b Request to approve the Westport River Watershed Spring/Summer Activities April 3, 9am-12pm - Climate Change Beach Program at Cherry & Webb April 11 & 12, 8am -11am - Sth grade field study at Cherry & W
To approve the WRWA activities
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the WRWA activities, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
c Request from Dharma Voyage to purchase four (4) Hix Bridge Landing Passes
To approve the four passes for Dharma Voyage
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Ouellette, TeasNo: Soares
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to approve the four passes for Dharma Voyage, seconded by Ms. Boxler. The Board voted 4-1 in favor, with Mr. Soares voting no.” (Motion: Teas, second: Boxler)
d Request from Chief Daniel Baldwin to pursue the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant
To proceed with the application
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to proceed with the application, seconded by Mr. Soares. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Soares)
e Request from the Watershed Alliance for the Select Board to Co-Sponsor and information session about the Route 6 water/sewer project and the ballot question, to be held on April 6, 2024, from 1:00pm -
To Co-Sponsor the information session
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to Co-Sponsor the information session, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
f Request from the Board of Health to approve the three year Employee Agreement for Board of Health Director, Matt Armendo for the period of July 1
To approve the contract
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Ouellette, TeasAbstained: Soares
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the contract, seconded by Ms. Shufelt, the Board voted 4-0 in favor, with Mr. Soares abstaining.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
g Request from the Board of Health to approve the one year Employee Agreement for Board of Health Nurse, Linda Pierce, for the period of July 1
To approve the contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the contract, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
h Request to sign Amendment 4A with Kleinfelder Northeast, Inc
To approve Amendment 4A of the Kleinfelder contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to approve Amendment 4A of the Kleinfelder contract, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
i Request from Sue Brayton to approve insurance updates required for Affordable Care Act compliance and potential savings for employees and Town or Westport effective FY 2025
To approve the plans as outlined, adding the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Save Plan with both HMO and PPO and Medical Bridge Insurance
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the plans as outlined, adding the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Save Plan with both HMO and PPO and Medical Bridge Insurance, seconded by Ms. Shufelt. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Teas)
a March 11, 2024 7 7 Mr
To approve the March 11, 2024 Minutes
Yes: Boxler, Brewer, Ouellette, TeasAbstained: Soares
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Shufelt to approve the March 11, 2024 Minutes, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 4-0 in favor, with Mr. Soares abstaining.” (Motion: Teas, second: Ouellette)
a Town of Westport vs Robert Branca and James Sabra, Trustees of the ANC Nominee Trust b
To enter Executive Session at 7:54 p.m. for the discussion of the topics listed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to enter Executive Session at 7:54 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 8:32 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the public meeting at 8:32 p.m., seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
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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