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September 23, 2024
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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
To approve the license but hold it until the other relevant boards sign off, Mr. Ouellette
No: Brewer, Dutra, Ouellette, Soares, Teas
From the minutes
“Dutra made a motion to approve the license but hold it until the other relevant boards sign off, Mr. Ouellette seconded, Mr. Soares spoke in opposition of the Motion and questioned that if nothing was changing why wouldn't the board just issue the license, Ms. Teas spoke in opposition to the motion. The Board voted 0-5 and the motion was defeated.” (Motion: Dutra)
To approve the license with the ammendment of 44 seats inside
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the license with the ammendment of 44 seats inside, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
To continue the Public Hearing for Partners Village Store to October 7, 2024 at 6:05PM
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to continue the Public Hearing for Partners Village Store to October 7, 2024 at 6:05PM, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
a Request from the Holy Ghost Club to transfer the October 5, 2024 One Day Liquor License to October 26, 2024, for a Fundraiser 12pm-5pm
To approve the transfer of the license from October 5, 2024 to October 26, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the transfer of the license from October 5, 2024 to October 26, 2024, seconded by Mr. Soares. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Soares)
a Request from the Cultural Council to appoint Carolyn Edwards
To appoint Carolyn Edwards to the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to appoint Carolyn Edwards to the Cultural Council, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
b Request from Michael Burris, Town Planner to appoint Steve Fors to the Short Term Rental Committee
To appoint Steve Fors to the Short Term Rental Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Steve Fors to the Short Term Rental Committee, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
c Request to accept the resignation of Assistant Planner, Amy Messier effective September 21, 2024
To accept the resignation and send a letter of appreciation
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to accept the resignation and send a letter of appreciation, seconded by Mr. Soares. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Soares)
d Request from Beverly Bisch, Council on Aging Director, to appoint Thomas Wood as part time Maintenance Specialist
To appoint Mr. Wood as part time Maintenance Specialist
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Mr. Wood as part time Maintenance Specialist, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
e Request from Police Chief Christopher Dunn to appoint Javier Rosa and Louis Vertentes as Full Time Police Officers, and to appoint Clinton Silverio as a Reserve Police Officer, all being effective Sund
To appoint Louis Vertentes as Full Time Officer, effective October 6, 2024, pending background checks and psychological testing
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Louis Vertentes as Full Time Officer, effective October 6, 2024, pending background checks and psychological testing, seconded by Mr. Soares. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Soares)
To appoint Javier Rosa and Clinton Silverio as Reserve Officers effective October 6, 2024, pending background checks and psychological testing
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Javier Rosa and Clinton Silverio as Reserve Officers effective October 6, 2024, pending background checks and psychological testing, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
a Request from Michael Burris, Town Planner to post the Assistant Planner Position
To post the Assistant Town Planner Position
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to post the Assistant Town Planner Position, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
b Request to approve Letter of Agreement with General Teamsters, Local Union No
To approve the Letter of Agreement with the Teamsters Local No. 251
From the minutes
“MOTION By Mr. Ouellette to approve the Letter of Agreement with the Teamsters Local No. 251, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
c Request to approve the Town Administrator Contract
To approve the Town Administrator's Contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Town Administrator's Contract, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
d Request from Chris Gonsalves, Highway Surveyor to approve Administrative Assistant/Dispatcher Position, Job Description and to post the position
To approve the Job Description and Posting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Job Description and Posting, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
e Request to approve AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1701 Contract
To approve the AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1701 Contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the AFSCME, Council 93, Local 1701 Contract, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
f Request to approve Westport Police Association Contract
To approve the Westport Police Association Contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Westport Police Association Contract, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
h Request from the Beach Committee to approve Purchase & Sale Agreement for land located at 0 West Beach Road, Assessors Map 91, Lots 29, 30 Mr
To approve the Purschase & Sales Agreement
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Purschase & Sales Agreement, seconded by Mr. Soares. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Soares)
a September 9, 2024
To approve the September 9, 2024 Minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the September 9, 2024 Minutes, seconded Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
a Selectmen Liaison Committee Reports & Suggestions for Future Agenda Discussion / Action Mr
To approve the request to have the DSL create the financial dashboard
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the request to have the DSL create the financial dashboard, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5 - 0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
To enter into Executive Session to discuss the topics listed at 8:01PM
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to enter into Executive Session to discuss the topics listed at 8:01PM, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor via Role 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 8:10PM
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:10PM, 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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