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February 24, 2025
17 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 Robert Rondeau for a six-month seasonal trailer permit for recreational purposes to locate a trailer on 91 Third St
To approve the trailer permit at 91 Third St
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the trailer permit at 91 Third St., seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
b Michael Ashley for a six-month seasonal trailer permit for recreational purposes to locate a trailer on 126 South Shore St
To approve the trailer permit at 126 South Shore St
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the trailer permit at 126 South Shore St., seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
a Request to approve the Common Victualler Application for 'Til Dusk Café & Bakery, 549 American Legion Highway, Katelyn Miranda, Owner/Manager
To approve the Common Victualler License for 'Till Dusk Café and Bakery
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Common Victualler License for 'Till Dusk Café and Bakery, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 on favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
a Request from Police Chief Christopher Dunn to appoint Tristin Costa as a Full Time Police Officer, contingent upon successful completion of background check and psychological examination
To approve the appointment of Officer Tristin Costa, effective March 9, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the appointment of Officer Tristin Costa, effective March 9, 2025, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
b Request from Beverly Bisch, Council on Aging Director to appoint Wayne Hertzler as Part Time Maintenance Specialist
To approve the appointment of Wayne Hertzler as Part ; time Maintenance Specialist
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the appointment of Wayne Hertzler as Part ; time Maintenance Specialist, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
c Request from Brian Gallagher, Chair of the Commission on Disability to appoint Steve Matrisciano to the Commission
To appoint Steve Matrisciano to the Commission on ; Disability
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Steve Matrisciano to the Commission on ; Disability, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
d Request to appoint Gay Gillespie to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
To appoint Gay Gillespie to the Affordable Housing Trust : Fund
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to appoint Gay Gillespie to the Affordable Housing Trust : Fund, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
a Request to post Seasonal Lifeguard positions and increase hourly rates by 3%
To post the Seasonal Lifeguard Positions with the 3% increase effective at the beginning of the season
Yes: Brewer, Ouellette, Soares, TeasAbstained: Dutra
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to post the Seasonal Lifeguard Positions with the 3% increase effective at the beginning of the season, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 4-0 in favor, with Mr. Dutra Abstaining.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Brewer)
b Request from Fire Chief Baldwin to support an earmark request for a Cardiac Monitor through Senator Michael Rodrigues's Office
To support the earmark through Senator Rodrigues Office
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to support the earmark through Senator Rodrigues Office, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
c Request to approve the Veterans Service Employment Agreement
To approve the Employment Agreement
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the Employment Agreement, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
d Request from Carol Freitas, Veterans Service Officer to accept a $200
To accept the $200.00 donation
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to accept the $200.00 donation, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
f Petition request to layout the way known as Maya Way and refer the petition to the Planning Board
To refer the layouts of Granite Post road and Maya Way to the Planning Board, Highway Department and Conservation
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to refer the layouts of Granite Post road and Maya Way to the Planning Board, Highway Department and Conservation, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
g Request from Chris Gonsalves, Highway Surveyor to post the Skilled Laborer/Light : Truck Driver and Special Equipment Operator Positions
To approve the posting of both positions
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to approve the posting of both positions, seconded by Mr. Dutra. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Ouellette, second: Dutra)
i Review and Approve the FY26 Budget to be submitted to the Finance Committee
To submit the proposed Budget to the Finance Committee
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to submit the proposed Budget to the Finance Committee, seconded by Mr. Brewer. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Brewer)
b Personnel Board response to the Director of Public Infrastructure Position
To approve the February 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Dutra to approve the February 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes, seconded by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 5-0 in favor.” (Motion: Dutra, second: Ouellette)
b Approve Minutes e February 10, 2025 Adjournment
To enter into Executive Session to discuss the topics as listed at 7:25pm
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to enter into Executive Session to discuss the topics as listed at 7:25pm, seconded by Mr. Dutra. 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: Dutra)
To adjourn the regular meeting at 7:35PM
From the minutes
“MOTION by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:35PM, 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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