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September 9, 2024
16 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 Application Request of Roy Oliveira for a six-month seasonal trailer permit for recreational purposes on 17 East Beach Road
To approve the permit
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the permit, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
a Request from the Holy Ghost Club 171 Sodom Road, for a One Day All Alcohol Beverage License for a Habitat for Cats Fundraiser on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 12pm - Spm
To approve the One Day License
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the One Day License, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
a Request to appoint David Anctil, as Full-Time Cemetery Laborer
To appoint David Anctil
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint David Anctil, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
b Request to appoint Tina Raposa, Raymond Raposa & Jacqueline White to the Agricultural Commission, each for a 3 year term
To appoint Tina Raposa, Raymond Raposa and Jacqueline White to the Agricultural Commission
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Tina Raposa, Raymond Raposa and Jacqueline White to the Agricultural Commission, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
c Request to appoint one of the following Republican Nominees as Registrar of Voters, for the unexpired term ending April 1, 2026
To appoint Darrell Fournier, Jr. as Registrar
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to appoint Darrell Fournier, Jr. as Registrar, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
a Request from Westport River Watershed Alliance to approve two Fall Activities: e Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - Annual Fall Electronic Recycle Day, to be held behind the Town Hall from 9am ~ llam
To approve the Fall Activities
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the Fall Activities, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
b Request to Approve Contract Amendment Number 5, Kleinfelder Northeast, Inc
To approve the amendment with the funding in place
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the amendment with the funding in place, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
c Request to approve Town Hall Decarbonization Project, New HVAC system and approve the use of $158,200 of Local ARPA Funds
To approve the project and the use of $158,200 of local ARPA Funds for the Decarbonization Project
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, Ouellette, TeasNo: Soares
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouelette to approve the project and the use of $158,200 of local ARPA Funds for the Decarbonization Project, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 4-1 in favor, with Mr. Soares voting no.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
d Request from Richere Gosselin, Bear Clan Mother of the Pokanoket Nation for Beach Access and parking permits
To approve two parking passes at no charge
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve two parking passes at no charge, seconded . by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
e Request from the Long Term Building Committee to approve the SRPEDD proposal to develop digital imaging of the Old High School, $13,500
To approve the SRPEDD proposal of $13,500 for digital imaging
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the SRPEDD proposal of $13,500 for digital imaging, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
To approve the Preliminary License/Permit list as read with holds being placed on, Compton Clambakes & Catering, Harry's Country Store, "A" Auto Sales and Granite City Crushing, Inc., by Mr. Ouellette
From the minutes
“MOTION to approve the Preliminary License/Permit list as read with holds being placed on, Compton Clambakes & Catering, Harry's Country Store, "A" Auto Sales and Granite City Crushing, Inc., by Mr. Ouellette, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
To make the change and approve the Preliminary Approval for Harry's Country Store
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to make the change and approve the Preliminary Approval for Harry's Country Store, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
To approve the Preliminary Approval for Granite City Crushing, Inc
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, Ouellette, TeasAbstained: Soares
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Preliminary Approval for Granite City Crushing, Inc. , seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 4-0 in favor, with Mr. Soares abstaining.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
b Hix Bridge - Parking (Jeff Bull) Postponed c
To approve the August 26, 2024 Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the August 26, 2024 Meeting Minutes, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
c Approve Minutes e August 26, 2024 Adjournment
To enter into Executive Session to discuss the topics listed at 7:17PM
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to enter into Executive Session to discuss the topics listed at 7:17PM, 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 regular meeting at 7:27PM
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:27PM, 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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