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June 17, 2024
25 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Shana Teas, Steven J. Ouellette, Manuel Soares, Jr., Richard W. Brewer, Craig J. Dutra
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
a 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, 364 and 390 Highland Avenue and in front of th
To approve the installation of the poles
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the installation of the poles, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
a Request from the Heron Center, 179 Legacy Lane for an Entertainment License for their Summer Solstice Music Festival, Friday June 21, 2024 from 6pm-9pm, Saturday June 22, 2024 & Sunday June 23, 3024 fr
To approve the Entertainment License
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the Entertainment License, seconded by Mr. Brewer, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
b Request from The Bayside Restaurant 1253 Horseneck Road, for an Alteration of Premises, to add outdoor Alcoholic Beverage Table Service
To approve the Alteration of Premises
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the Alteration of Premises, seconded by Mr. Ouellette, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
c Request from the Holy Ghost Club, 179 Sodom Road for One Day Liquor Licenses for the following dates: Sunday, June 23, 2024, 12pm-5pm for a Fundraiser Sunday, June 30, 2024, 4pm-8pm for a Family Party
To approve the One Day Liquor Licenses
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the One Day Liquor Licenses, seconded By Mr. Soares, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Soares)
d Request from Baker's Beach Snack Bar, LLC, 75 Bridge St
To approve the license
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the license, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
a Review and Appoint FY25 Committee and Position Appointments (see attached list) Ms
To hold off on the Infrastructure Oversight Committee 2 and the Economic Development Task Force appointments
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, Ouellette, TeasNo: Soares
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Teas to hold off on the Infrastructure Oversight Committee 2 and the Economic Development Task Force appointments, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 4-1 in favor, with Mr, Soares voting against :.” (Motion: Teas, second: Dutra)
To approve the appointments as read with the exception of the hold placed by Mr. Dutra on Marcos Dutra-Africano as Lifeguard
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the appointments as read with the exception of the hold placed by Mr. Dutra on Marcos Dutra-Africano as Lifeguard, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
To appoint Marcos Dutra-Africano as Lifeguard
Yes: Brewer, Ouellette, Soares, TeasAbstained: Dutra
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Marcos Dutra-Africano as Lifeguard, : seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 4-0 in favor, with Mr. Dutra abstaining.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
b Request from the Westport Free Public Library Board of Trustees to appoint Bonnie Strebel as Library Director and to approve the Employment Agreement
To appoint Bonnie Strebel as Library Director
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Bonnie Strebel as Library Director, seconded by Mr. Soares. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Soares)
a Request to sign the Employment Agreement between the Town of Westport and Susan Brayton, Treasurer/Collector
To approve the contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the contract, seconded by Mr. Dutra, : the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
b Request from John McGreen to release the Town's Chapter 61A first refusal option to purchase the property located at 21 Kelsey's Way
To release the property
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to release the property, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
c Request from Deborah Weaver, Westport River Watershed Alliance to hang a banner from June 23 ~ July 13, 2024 promoting their Summer Concert on Saturday, July 13, 2024
To approve the banner
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the banner, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
d Request from Chris Leonard, Director of Marine Service to hang the banner promoting the August 17, 2024 Shellstock Community Fundraiser
To approve the banner
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the banner, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
e Request from Massachusetts Housing for comments on Proposed 40B-Pine Ridge Estates located on the west side of Westport Lakes Road , : Mr
To approve the letter
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the letter, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
f Request to approve Year End Department Transfers: e $4,755
To approve the transfers
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the transfers, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
g Request to approve 3% Cost of Living Raises for non-union and non- employment agreement positions
To approve the COLA Raises
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the COLA Raises, seconded by Mr. Dutra, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
i Request to sign the Local Initiative Program Compliance Certification for 20 : Windsor Drive, Unit 16b, Westport
To sign the initiative
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to sign the initiative, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
j Request from the Infrastructure Oversight Committee to proceed with acquiring easements for future pump stations at 35 and 287 State Road
To proceed with acquiring the easements for the pump stations at 35 and 287 State Road
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, Ouellette, SoaresNo: Teas
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to proceed with acquiring the easements for the pump stations at 35 and 287 State Road, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 4-1, with Ms. Teas voting against.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
k Request to proceed with appraisals and easements for sewer pump stations at 833 and 1115 State Road and identify funding source
To proceed with the appraisals with earmarked funding
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Soares to proceed with the appraisals with earmarked funding, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Soares, second: Ouellette)
To approve the leases
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the leases, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor, m, Request approval of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Agreement with the Affordable Housing Trust.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
To approve the contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the contract, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
To approve the contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the contract, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
To approve the application
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the application, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
c Discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining - Westport Police Association d
To enter into Executive Session to discuss the topics listed at 8:22PM
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to enter into Executive Session to discuss the topics listed at 8:22PM, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor via Roll Call, Mr. Dutra aye, Mr. Brewer Aye, Ms. Teas aye, Mr. Ouellette aye and Mr. Soares aye.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
To adjourn the Meeting at 8:40PM
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the Meeting at 8:40PM, 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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