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October 7, 2024
15 recorded votes, 1 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 from Lydia Gollner for an on premise Seasonal Wine & Malt Beverage License for PVS, LLC dba Partners Village Store at 865 Main Road, Westport, MA
To approve the continuation of the Public Hearing to October 28, 2024 at 6:00pm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the continuation of the Public Hearing to October 28, 2024 at 6:00pm, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
b Request from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to give notice that it proposes to acquire an agricultural preservation restriction (APR) on property located at 1047 Sodom Road
To approve the reduction of the 120 day notice period for the acquisition of an Agricultural Preservation Restriction to not less than 60, days
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the reduction of the 120 day notice period for the acquisition of an Agricultural Preservation Restriction to not less than 60, days, seconded by Mr. Soares. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Soares)
a Request from Ronald Savaria to appoint Christopher Brewster to the Shellfish Advisory Board
To appoint Christopher Brewster to the Shellfish ) Advisory Board
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Christopher Brewster to the Shellfish ) Advisory Board, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
b Request from Police Chief Christopher Dunn to appoint Brandon Antone (effective 11/23/24) and Christopher Rosa (effective 11/24/24) as Full Time Police Officers, and to appoint Kailyn Days (effective 1
To appoint Brandon Antone as a Full Time Officer, pending background check and psychological testing, effective November 23, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Brandon Antone as a Full Time Officer, pending background check and psychological testing, effective November 23, 2024, seconded by Mr. Soares. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Soares)
To appoint Christopher Rosa as a Full Time Officer, pending background check and psychological testing, effective November 24, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Christopher Rosa as a Full Time Officer, pending background check and psychological testing, effective November 24, 2024, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
To appoint Kailyn Days as Full Time EMD Dispatcher, effective October 15, 2024, pending prerequisite training
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Kailyn Days as Full Time EMD Dispatcher, effective October 15, 2024, pending prerequisite training, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
c Request Michael Burris, Town Planner to reappoint David Sprogis to the Climate Resilience Committee
To appoint David Sprogis to the Climate Resiliency Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint David Sprogis to the Climate Resiliency Committee, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
a Request from Salty Breeze, Inc
To approve the HCA
Yes: Brewer, Soares, TeasNo: Dutra, Ouellette
From the minutes
“MOTION by Ms. Teas to approve the HCA, seconded by Mr. Soares. The Board voted 3-2, with Mr. Ouellette and Mr. Dutra voting against.” (Motion: Teas, second: Soares)
b Request to approve Employment Contract for Westport Firefighter's Association Local 1802
To approve the Employment Contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Employment Contract, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
c Request to transfer $60,000 of local American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to Fire Department Salaries Accounts
To approve the transfer $60,000 of ARPA funds to the Fire Department Salaries Account
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the transfer $60,000 of ARPA funds to the Fire Department Salaries Account, seconded by Mr. Soares. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Soares)
d Request from Christopher Leonard, Director of Marine Services to approve the Opening of Scallop Season on October 12, 2024
To approve the Opening of the Scallop Season
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Opening of the Scallop Season, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
e Request from Jim Hartnett, Town Administrator to approve the contract for CemSites, Cloud Software for Cemeteries $34,750
To approve the CemCites Contract
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the CemCites Contract, seconded Mr. Brewer. : The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
To approve the Committee Charter and to form the : committee as proposed
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Committee Charter and to form the : committee as proposed, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
a September 23, 2024
To approve the September 23, 2024 Minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the September 23, 2024 Minutes, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
To adjourn the meeting at 7:14PM
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the meeting at 7:14PM, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
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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