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May 20, 2024
24 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Shana Teas, Manuel Soares, Jr., Richard W. Brewer, Craig J. Dutra
Absent: Steven J. Ouellette
Every vote, in order
a Request from Robert McAuliffe for a six-month Seasonal Trailer Permit for recreational purposes
To approve the six-month Seasonal Trailer permit for Robert McAuliffe, 165 East Beach Road
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the six-month Seasonal Trailer permit for Robert McAuliffe, 165 East Beach Road. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote, with the Chair noting the absence of Mr. Ouellette.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
a Request from the Westport River Watershed Alliance for a One Day All Alcohol License for their Annual Gala, August 10, 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm being held at 236 Fisherville Lane
To approve the One Day All Alcohol License for the Westport River Watershed Alliance on Aug. 10, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the One Day All Alcohol License for the Westport River Watershed Alliance on Aug. 10, 2024. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
b Request from Coastal Wine Trail of New England for a One Day Wine & Malt License for their Annual Farmer's Market Festival, June 15, 2024 from lam to 7:30pm being held at the Westport Fair Grounds
To approve the One Day Wine & Malt License for Coastal Wine Trail of New England on June 15, 2024, contingent on a favorable recommendation from the Police Department
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the One Day Wine & Malt License for Coastal Wine Trail of New England on June 15, 2024, contingent on a favorable recommendation from the Police Department. Second by Mr. Brewer. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
a Request from Ronald Savaria, Chair of Shellfish Advisory Board to approve the resignation of Dora Atwater Milliken and to appoint William Chase to fill the position on the Board
To accept the resignation of Dora Atwater Milliken from the Shellfish Advisory Board
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to accept the resignation of Dora Atwater Milliken from the Shellfish Advisory Board. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
b Request from Christopher Dunn, Chief of Police to appoint: * Justin DeSilva as Full Time Officer * Andrew Silva as Full Time Officer * Kelsey Carvalho as Full Time EMD 911 Dispatcher and to re-appoint:
To appoint Justin DeSilva as a Full Time Officer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to appoint Justin DeSilva as a Full Time Officer. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
To appoint Andrew Silva as a Full Time Officer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to appoint Andrew Silva as a Full Time Officer. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
To appoint Kelsey Carvalho as a Full Time EMD911 Dispatcher, effective May 22, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to appoint Kelsey Carvalho as a Full Time EMD911 Dispatcher, effective May 22, 2024. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
To re-appoint Michelle Donavan as a Full Time Officer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to re-appoint Michelle Donavan as a Full Time Officer. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
To re-appoint Sarah Pacheco as a Full Time Officer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to re-appoint Sarah Pacheco as a Full Time Officer. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
c Request from Garth Patterson to appoint Joshua Brum as the town representative for the Citizens for Citizens Board
To appoint Joshua Brum as the town's representative to the Citizens for Citizens Board
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to appoint Joshua Brum as the town's representative to the Citizens for Citizens Board. Second by Mr. Brewer. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
d Request from the Housing Authority to appoint Timothy Cayton to the Community Preservation Committee
To appoint Timothy Cayton to the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to appoint Timothy Cayton to the Community Preservation Committee. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
a Request from the Council on Aging to accept the following donations totaling $575
To accept the donations to the Council on Aging as listed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to accept the donations to the Council on Aging as listed. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
b Request from Curtis Gekle, 258 Brayton Point Road, for permission to park cars in front of his property on the road, the evening of May 25th, 2024
To approve the parking request for Curtis Gekle, 258 Brayton Point Road, contingent on following the Police Department recommendations
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the parking request for Curtis Gekle, 258 Brayton Point Road, contingent on following the Police Department recommendations. Second by Mr. Brewer. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
c Request to petition the General Court for the passage of Special Legislation authorizing the issuance of an All Alcohol Beverage Liquor License - Not to be Drunk on the Premises (Package Store) to Gulf
To petition the General Court for passage of Special Legislation authorizing the issuance of an All Alcohol Beverage Liquor License (Package Store) to Gulf Resources, 634 American Legion Highway, Westport, MA
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to petition the General Court for passage of Special Legislation authorizing the issuance of an All Alcohol Beverage Liquor License (Package Store) to Gulf Resources, 634 American Legion Highway, Westport, MA. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
d Request to authorize Town Administrator to move forward with Pump Station Easements west of Route 88
To authorize the Town Administrator to move forward with necessary legal steps to secure easements for the two pump station sites west of Rt. 88 as indicated on the agenda
Yes: Brewer, DutraNo: Soares, TeasAbsent: Ouellette
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to authorize the Town Administrator to move forward with necessary legal steps to secure easements for the two pump station sites west of Rt. 88 as indicated on the agenda. Second by Mr. Brewer. During discussion Mr. Soares indicated he would not support the motion; the Chair said she was opposed since voters had not endorsed moving forward with the sewer line. The motion failed on a 2-2 vote, with Mr. Dutra and Mr. Brewer in favor, and Ms. Teas and Mr. Soares opposed.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
To a future agenda for further discussion and possible reconsideration of the vote
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Soares for the matter be added to a future agenda for further discussion and possible reconsideration of the vote. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Soares, second: Dutra)
e Request to reallocate Bristol County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the Macomber Neighborhood Sewer and Water Design and Information Technology Upgrades to the Macomber Loop and Route 6 Wat
To re-allocate the ARPA funds listed to the Macomber Loop and Route 6 water line construction budget
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to re-allocate the ARPA funds listed to the Macomber Loop and Route 6 water line construction budget. Second by Mr. Soares. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Soares)
f Request to approve the Community Preservation Act Grant Agreement for the Westport Historical Society, 25 Drift Road
To approve the Community Preservation Act Grant Agreement with the Westport Historical Society as presented
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the Community Preservation Act Grant Agreement with the Westport Historical Society as presented. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
g Request from Dana Stewart, Recreation Director to dispose of the playground equipment at the Annex Playground and to hang the banner promoting the Summer Concert Series from July 11 - August 29
To declare any salvageable pieces of equipment from the old playground as surplus town property to be disposed of at an upcoming public auction
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to declare any salvageable pieces of equipment from the old playground as surplus town property to be disposed of at an upcoming public auction. Second by Mr. Brewer. The 7 motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
To approve the banner hangings for the Recreation Department's Summer Concert Series
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the banner hangings for the Recreation Department's Summer Concert Series. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
h Request from Deputy Police Chief Robert Rebello to establish a Comfort Dog Gift Account
To authorize the establishment of a Comfort Dog Gift Account
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to authorize the establishment of a Comfort Dog Gift Account. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
a May 6, 2024 b
To approve the minutes of the May 6 and May 7, 2024 meetings as submitted. second by Mr. Brewer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the minutes of the May 6 and May 7, 2024 meetings as submitted. second by Mr. Brewer. The motion passed on a 4-0 vote.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
c Discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - Westport Police Association d
To enter Executive Session to discuss the items (a through e) listed on the agenda and stated by the Chair
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer at 8:12 p.m. to enter Executive Session to discuss the items (a through e) listed on the agenda and stated by the Chair. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-0 roll call vote: Mr. Soares, aye; Ms. Teas, aye; Mr. Brewer, aye; and Mr. Dutra, aye.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
To adjourn the public meeting at 8:36 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to adjourn the public meeting at 8:36 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Dura. The motion passed 4-0 roll call vote: Mr. Soares, aye; Ms. Teas, aye; Mr. Brewer, aye; and Mr. Dutra, aye.” (Motion: 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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