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August 26, 2024
19 recorded votes, 2 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 Joumana Chedid, dba as Top Quality Auto Sales, Inc
To approve the Class II License and Repair License for Top Quality Auto Sales Inc. at 1018 State Road, subject to Police Department recommendations for licensing
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the Class II License and Repair License for Top Quality Auto Sales Inc. at 1018 State Road, subject to Police Department recommendations for licensing. Second by Mr. Brewer. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
a Request from Gerald Dupont, dba Edible Creations By Gerry, 35 State Road for a Common Victualler License
To approve the Common Victualler License for Gerald Dupont at 35 State Road, subject to Board of Health approvals
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to approve the Common Victualler License for Gerald Dupont at 35 State Road, subject to Board of Health approvals. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Ouellette)
To approve the Common Victualler License and automated amusement machine license for the Southcoast Harvest Festival for the dates requested, with a requirement for the recommended traffic detail
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Common Victualler License and automated amusement machine license for the Southcoast Harvest Festival for the dates requested, with a requirement for the recommended traffic detail. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
c Request from the Holy Ghost Club, 171 Sodom Road for One Day Liquor Licenses at 179 Sodom Road for the following dates: Sunday, September 22, 2024 - Fundraiser, 12pm - Spm; Saturday, October 5, 2024 -
To approve the One Day Liquor Licenses at the Holy Ghost Club, 179 Sodom Road, for the three dates requested, subject to the Police Department recommendations
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the One Day Liquor Licenses at the Holy Ghost Club, 179 Sodom Road, for the three dates requested, subject to the Police Department recommendations. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
a Request from Chief Christopher Dunn to re-appoint Michael Chicca and Sean Munzing as Full-Time Police Officers
To approve the re-appointment of Michael Chicca and Sean Munzing as Full-Time Police Officers
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the re-appointment of Michael Chicca and Sean Munzing as Full-Time Police Officers. Second by Mr. Brewer. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
b Request to appoint Greg Lavoie as Seasonal Cemetery Laborer
To approve the appointment of Greg Lavoie as a seasonal Cemetery Laborer
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the appointment of Greg Lavoie as a seasonal Cemetery Laborer. Second by Mr. Brewer. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
c Request from Bonnie Strebel, Library Director, to appoint Joshua Brum as Principal Clerk and John Medeiros as Library Maintenance Specialist
To appoint Joshua Brum as Principal Clerk and John Medeiros as Library Maintenance Specialist, as recommended
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Joshua Brum as Principal Clerk and John Medeiros as Library Maintenance Specialist, as recommended. Second by Mr. Brewer. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
d Request from Beverly Bisch to post the Council on Aging Principal Clerk and Maintenance Special Positions internally and externally
To authorize the posting of the two positions at the Council on Aging both internally and externally
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to authorize the posting of the two positions at the Council on Aging both internally and externally. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
b Request for acquisition of sewer easements in properties located at 35 and 287 State Road by eminent domain
To adopt an order of taking in the form presented taking easements for sewer purposes in 35 State Road, and to award $44,000 in damages to the owner of the property for the taking
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, Ouellette, SoaresNo: Teas
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adopt an order of taking in the form presented taking easements for sewer purposes in 35 State Road, and to award $44,000 in damages to the owner of the property for the taking. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-1 vote, with Ms. Teas voting nay.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
To adopt an order of taking in the form presented taking easements for sewer purposes in 287-291 State Road, and to award $9,700 in damages to the owner of the property for the taking
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, Ouellette, SoaresNo: Teas
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adopt an order of taking in the form presented taking easements for sewer purposes in 287-291 State Road, and to award $9,700 in damages to the owner of the property for the taking. Second by Mr. Dutra. The motion passed on a 4-1 vote, with Ms. Teas voting nay.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
d Request to change the Building Department's Principal Clerk Position from part-time to full time
To approve the change of the Principal Clerk position to full time
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the change of the Principal Clerk position to full time. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
e Removed f
To approve the contract for inspectional services with Engineered Concepts Inc. at the bid price of $172,960
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the contract for inspectional services with Engineered Concepts Inc. at the bid price of $172,960. Second by Mr. Soares. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Soares)
g Request to approve contract for Dig It Construction LLC for construction of the Route 6 & Macomber Loop water line construction, $3,146,685
To approve the contract with Dig It Construction LLC for construction of the Route 6 & Macomber Loop water line, at the bid price of $3,146,685.34
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the contract with Dig It Construction LLC for construction of the Route 6 & Macomber Loop water line, at the bid price of $3,146,685.34. Second by Mr. Brewer. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
h Request from Chris Gonsalves, Highway Surveyor to approve the Chapter 90 Contract for Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, Inc
To approve the Chapter 90 contract with Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, Inc. at the bid price of $1,099,950
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Chapter 90 contract with Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, Inc. at the bid price of $1,099,950. Second by Mr. Soares. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Soares)
d Old High School Request for Proposals: The Town Administrator reviewed a draft Request for Proposals for the hiring of a project manager to oversee an assessment of the old high school and other town b
To authorize the Town Administrator to finalize the project management RFP and advertise the proposal request
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to authorize the Town Administrator to finalize the project management RFP and advertise the proposal request. Second by Mr. Soares. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Soares)
To amend the October meeting schedule to Oct. 7 and Oct. 28
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to amend the October meeting schedule to Oct. 7 and Oct. 28. Second by Mr. Brewer. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
c August 6, 2024 d
To approve the minutes of the July 8, July 22, August 6 and August 12 meetings as submitted
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the minutes of the July 8, July 22, August 6 and August 12 meetings as submitted. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
c Approve Minutes ¢ July 8, 2024 ¢ July 22, 2024 « August 12, 2024; and asked for a vote to enter Executive Session
To enter Executive Session to discuss the items (a through c) listed on the agenda and stated by the Chair
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette at 7:50 p.m. to enter Executive Session to discuss the items (a through c) listed on the agenda and stated by the Chair. Second by Mr. Brewer. The motion passed on a 5-0 roll call vote: Mr. Soares, aye; Mr. Ouellette, aye.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
To adjourn the public meeting at 8:16 p.m
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the public meeting at 8:16 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Brewer. The motion passed 5-0 roll call vote: Mr. Soares, aye; Mr. Ouellette, aye; Ms. Teas, aye; Mr. Brewer, aye; and Mr. Dutra, aye.” (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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