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November 18, 2024
18 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 Request from Matt Armendo, Board of Health Director to accept the Retirement of Timothy Burns effective December 31, 2024
To accept the Retirement Request of Timothy Burns, effective December 31, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to accept the Retirement Request of Timothy Burns, effective December 31, 2025, seconded by Mr. Ouellette, the Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
b Request from Police Chief Christopher Dunn to promote Field Officer Fernando Goncalves to the rank of Sergeant, effective December 15, 2024
To approve the promotion of Officer Gonsalves to Sergeant, effective December 15, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the promotion of Officer Gonsalves to Sergeant, effective December 15, 2024, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
c Request from Police Chief Christopher Dunn to promote Sergeant Christopher Mello to the rank of Lieutenant, effective December 15, 2024
To approve the promotion of Sgt. Mello to Lieutenant, effective December 15, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the promotion of Sgt. Mello to Lieutenant, effective December 15, 2024, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
d Request from Michael Burris, Town Planner to appoint Diya Wheeler as Assistant Town Planner, effective January 2, 2025
To appoint Diya Wheeler as Assistant Planner, effective January 2, 2025, contingent of the Planning Board vote on November 19, 2024
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Diya Wheeler as Assistant Planner, effective January 2, 2025, contingent of the Planning Board vote on November 19, 2024, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette)
e Request from Chris Leonard, Harbormaster to appoint Carl Tripp to the Harbor Advisory Board
To appoint Carl Tripp to the Harbor Advisory Board
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Carl Tripp to the Harbor Advisory Board, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
f Joint Meeting with the Board of Assessors to appoint Steve Medeiros to the Board of Assessors
To appoint Mr. Medeiros as Assessor
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Mr. Medeiros as Assessor, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
a Request to approve the use of $35,000 Local American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the 177 Roundabout Design
To approve the use of $35,000 Local ARPA Funds for the design project
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the use of $35,000 Local ARPA Funds for the design project, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
b Request from Richard Correia owner of East Coast RV, 131 Old Bedford Road, to add Shaun Correia as contact/manager to the Repair License
To approve adding Shaun Correia to the Repair License at East Coast RV
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve adding Shaun Correia to the Repair License at East Coast RV, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
c Request from Chris Gonsalves, Highway Surveyor to accept the Chapter 90 work by Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, Inc
To accept the recent work done and to start the warranty process with Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, Inc
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to accept the recent work done and to start the warranty process with Pawtucket Hot Mix Asphalt, Inc., seconded by Mr. Soares. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Soares)
d Request from Fire Chief Dan Baldwin to approve the Purchase Agreement with Firematic Supply, Co
To approve the Purchase Agreement with Firematic Supply Co., Inc
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Purchase Agreement with Firematic Supply Co., Inc., seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
e Request for Permission to decorate the front of the Town Hall for the Holidays
To grant permission to decorate the Town Hall Grounds
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to grant permission to decorate the Town Hall Grounds, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
f Request to approve the amendments to the Offshore Wind Advisory Charter
To table the Off Shore Wind Advisory Charter to the next meeting
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to table the Off Shore Wind Advisory Charter to the next meeting, seconded by Mr. Soares. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Soares)
g Request from Beverly Bisch, Council on Aging Director to post the Maintenance Specialist Position
To post the Maintenance Position
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to post the Maintenance Position, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
h Request from the Beach Committee to approve the contract with South East Fence, Co
To approve the contract with South East Fence, Co., Inc. for the fence replacement
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the contract with South East Fence, Co., Inc. for the fence replacement, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
j Review and Approve Meeting dates for 2025 After a brief discussion, Option #2 was chosen
To choose Option #2
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Brewer to choose Option #2, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Brewer, second: Dutra)
a October 28, 2024
To approve the October 28, 2024 Minutes
Yes: Brewer, Dutra, Ouellette, SoaresAbstained: Teas
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the October 28, 2024 Minutes, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 4-0 in favor, with Ms. Teas abstaining due to absence.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
b November 4, 2024
To approve the November 4, 2024 Minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the November 4, 2024 Minutes, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
To adjourn the meeting at 6:50PM
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the meeting at 6:50PM, 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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