Westport News

Members Present:          Veronica F. Beaulieu, Chairman
                                    J. Duncan Albert, Vice Chairman
                                    Steven J. Ouellette
                                    Robert P. Rebello
                                    Gary E. Mauk, Clerk

Also Present:                 Michael Coughlin, Town Administrator
                                
Ms. Beaulieu called the Board of Selectmen meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Westport
Town Hall, 816 Main Road, Westport, MA with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance by all present.

Olde Westport Beer & Wine, Inc. 1031-R Main Road RE: Public Hearing for the approval of a transfer of an Annual Wine & Malt Package Store License, Scott Borowicz, Mgr.
The public hearing was opened at 6:00 p.m. with Ms. Beaulieu reading the Public Hearing Notice and Abutters List aloud.  
Paul & Cecile DeNadal and Scott Borowicz (applicant) were present.
Mr. Borowicz stated that he has completed the TIP’s training program, including his employees also.  Mr. Borowicz stated that all employees are required to take a refresher course every six months.
Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to approve the transfer of an Annual Wine & Malt Package Store License to Scott Borowicz, Manager, Olde Westport Beer & Wine, Inc.  Second by Mr. Mauk.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
The hearing is closed at 6:08 p.m.

Paul Adler RE: Public Hearing on the application for a six-month trailer permit for recreational purposes on Lot 2 East Beach Road
The public hearing was opened at 6:18 p.m. with Ms. Beaulieu reading the Public Hearing Notice and Abutters List aloud.
Paul Adler (applicant) was present.
Mr. Adler stated that he has a motorized trailer at this time and he would only be using it on the weekends.  Mr. Adler did present a pump-out contract for his septic.
Motion made by Mr. Rebello to approve a six-month trailer permit for recreational purposes to Paul Adler, Lot 2 East Beach Road. Second by Mr. Ouellette.  
The Board voted unanimously in favor.
The hearing is closed at 6:26 p.m.

Jim Machado RE: Public Hearing on the application for a six-month trailer permit for recreational purposes on Lot 102 East Beach Road
The public hearing was opened at 6:27 p.m. with Ms. Beaulieu reading the Public Hearing Notice and Abutters List aloud.
Jim Machado (applicant) was present.
Mr. Machado stated that he would be placing a 38’ 1990 white Prairie Schooner on the lot.  Mr. Machado stated that there were no outstanding problems with the Conservation Commission anymore; at their last meeting, he was allowed to replace a fence on the property.
Motion made by Mr. Rebello to approve a six-month trailer permit for recreational purposes on Lot 102 East Beach subject to confirmation of the Conservation Commission and the Board of Health regarding no outstanding issues.  Second by Mr. Albert.  
The Board voted unanimously in favor.
The hearing is closed at 6:33 p.m.

Susan A. Oliveira, COA Director RE: Appointments of Outreach Worker and Volunteer Coordinator
This item is re-scheduled to July 30, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

Jenna St. Martin – Head Lifeguard RE: Introduction of new lifeguards
Ms. St. Martin was present to introduce to the Board of Selectmen the newest lifeguards for the Town of Westport.  Present were Thomas Harrington, Joshua Baldwin, Evan Audette, Brad Morel, Amy Pineau and Jeff Lacesse.  The Board of Selectmen welcomed them and wished the best of luck.

Verizon New England, Inc. and Massachusetts Electric Co.  RE:  Public Hearing for permission to locate poles, wires, cables and fixtures for one proposed pole location on Blossom Road (at/near Nancy Lane) in accordance with Verizon Plan No. 07-017 dated: June 8, 2007.
The public hearing was opened at 6:55 p.m. with Ms. Beaulieu reading the Public Hearing Notice and Abutters List aloud.
No representative from Verizon or Mass Electric was present for the hearing.
Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to continue the public hearing to July 30, 2007 at 6:15 p.m. due to the fact that Verizon is working with Officer Majewski on this matter.  Second by Mr. Rebello.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
Ms. Beaulieu stated that she would like some clarification as to whether a pole was also being removed and if so, a new site map would be needed.

Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2007
Motion made by Mr. Rebello to approve the minutes of May 23, 2007.  Second by
Mr. Ouellette.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.

Town Administrator’s Report
1) Meetings for the upcoming week were reviewed.
2) A.  Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to follow the recommendation of the Town
Administrator that the Emergency Management would be overseen by the Fire Chief.  Second by Mr. Mauk.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
B. Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to approve the application of Coastal Excavating for the installation of a water line to the Oriental Pearl pending Police Department input regarding details needed on Route 6.  Second by Mr. Rebello.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
C. Motion made by Mr. Rebello to approve the signing of a contract with Mass Highway for the installation of a 6” water line from the center island to the Oriental Pearl Restaurant for the installation of fire sprinklers.  Second by Mr. Ouellette.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
D. Motion made by Mr. Rebello to accept with regrets the resignation letter of John McNally as Building Inspector and to forward a letter of thanks.  Second by Mr. Ouellette.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.  
Ms. Beaulieu read the resignation letter aloud.
Mr. Coughlin stated that the resignation would be effective on July 20th.  Mr. Coughlin asked that the Board review the present job description and to forward any comments or recommendations by July 30th.  Mr. Coughlin stated that he would be having an exit interview with Mr. McNally and he would also be speaking with the staff.
E. Mr. Coughlin asked that the Board of Selectmen consider a memo received from the Harbormaster regarding mooring assignments.  Mr. Coughlin stated that the
Rules & Regulations needed to be tweaked at sometime due to some confusion as to the granting authority.  Mr. Earle, Harbormaster, was present to give a brief summary of how moorings came to be and who has the authority over them.  Mr. Earle stated that the Harbormaster, under MGL, has the granting authority, while the Mooring Assignment Committee is only for advisory and recommendations.
Motion made by Mr. Mauk as an amendment, that the Mooring Assignment Committee shall consist of the Harbor Advisory Committee.  Second by Mr. Albert.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.

Question and Answer Period
None.

Annual Appointments for FY ’08

Board of Survey
Motion made by Mr. Mauk to abolish the Board of Survey.  Second by Mr. Albert.
The Board voted unanimously in favor.

Westport Economic Development Task Force
Motion made by Mr. Rebello to remove the positions of  (1) Board of Selectmen Rep, (1) Zoning Board of Appeals Rep, (1) Conservation Commission Rep and (1) Planning Board Rep and replace them with At-large positions.  The new composition of the Task Force will be 6 at-large members, 1 Board of Selectmen Rep and 2 exoficio members.  Second by Mr. Mauk.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.

Motion made by Mr. Mauk to appoint Steve Ouellette as Board of Selectmen Rep, Philip Hudner, Maury May and Antone Vieira as at-large members and Joan Menard and Michael Rodrigues as exoficio members.  Second by Mr. Rebello.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
Motion made by Mr. Albert to appoint William Wyatt as at-large member to the Westport Economic Development Task Force.  Second by Mr. Rebello.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.

Correspondence Requiring Action and/or Reading
Ms. Beaulieu stated that the correspondence would be addressed in a manner according to when it was received by this office.

13) Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to appoint the following Westport Democratic Town Committee Election Officers and extra Poll Workers:  
Precinct A:    Warden       Barbara Lambert
                   Inspector    Helen Beaulieu
                   Inspector    Shirley Desrosiers
Precinct B:    Clerk           Elmira Beals
                   Inspector     Geraldine Fortier
                   Inspector     Alberta Lavoie
Precinct C:    Clerk           Beatrice Harrison
                   Inspector     Louise Amaral
                   Inspector     Joan Fuller
Precinct D:    Warden       Almerinda Tenchara
                   Inspector    Emil Fuller
                   Inspector    Norman St. Amour
Precinct E:    Warden       Marlene Pelletier
                   Inspector    Thelma Sullivan
                   Inspector    Grace Newcomer
Extra Poll Workers:        Alice Gallant-Elinor Gay-Constance Taber-Claudette Bisson and                                      Theresa                Wilkinson
Second by Mr. Rebello.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
12) This letter was not read aloud due to it being an anonymous letter.
11) Motion made by Mr. Rebello to appoint Joseph C. Latimer as Constable.  Second by Mr. Ouellette.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
10) Motion made by Mr. Mauk to appoint Garth Patterson as an alternate to the Recreation Commission.  Second by Mr. Rebello.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
9) Motion made by Mr. Rebello to have the Building Inspector look into a letter received regarding the neglect and abandonment along Main Road from the High School to 181 Main Road and to report back to the Board of Selectmen.  Second by Mr. Albert.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
8) Motion made by Mr. Mauk to appoint Bruce Belling to the Council on Aging for a 3-year term.  Second by Mr. Albert.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
16) Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Gale Nigrelli as the point person for
      applying for the Commonwealth Capital Policy for grants.  Second by Mr. Rebello.    
      The Board voted unanimously in favor.
7) Motion made by Mr. Rebello to grant “Special Municipal Employee Status” to the Board of Health.  Second by Mr. Ouellette.  The Board voted 4 in favor; 1-opposed (Beaulieu).

      Mr. Mauk asked if the Board of Selectmen should give this status across the board to     
      all committees, boards and commissions in Town in order to increase the pool of  
      interested people who would like to serve.  Mr. Mauk stated that he was in favor of  
      this idea.
      Mr. Albert stated that he felt similar to what Mr. Mauk said because it is hard to have  
      someone serve without this status due to working in Town.  Mr. Albert stated that this
      status is given to a position, not an individual.
      Mr. Rebello stated that he had no problem with it and in addition, Mr. Coughlin
      recommends this also.
      Mr. Ouellette stated that he was not comfortable granting this status across the board,
      but he had no problem with elected positions.
      Ms. Beaulieu stated that she felt the same and was not comfortable across the board.
      Tim Gillespie stated that he agreed with Mr. Mauk, even with special status there are    
      restrictions that must be observed and that includes up to 3 years after an individual
      leaves a board, committee or commission.
      Mr. Coughlin stated that he advised granting this status to all boards, with a vote
      being taken individually for each board, which is according to State law.
      The Board of Selectmen requested a list from Mr. Coughlin of all boards, committees  
      and commissions in Town.
3) Motion made by Mr. Mauk to take a letter received from Mr. Haley regarding Movable Food Carts under advisement.  Second by Mr. Albert.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
14) Ms. Beaulieu read aloud a letter received from Representative Rodrigues regarding the enrollment option in the Commonwealth’s Group Insurance Commission for healthcare coverage.  Mr. Coughlin stated that he would be attending and will mention this also to the Finance Committee.
4) Motion made by Mr. Mauk to allow K & B Floor Covering storage of three (3) unregistered vehicles at 655 State Road until August 15, 2007.  Second by Mr. Ouellette.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
5) Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to approve a request for Max Performance to use town roads on which to host a Triathlon Event per the recommendations of Sgt. Majewski and with the review of Town Counsel.  Second by Mr. Rebello.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
15) Motion made by Mr. Mauk to approve on the recommendation of Sgt. Majewski the placement of a stop sign at the intersection of Autumn Drive and Fisher Road.  Second by Mr. Ouellette.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
1) No action was taken.
6) Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Michael Coughlin as Record Retention Liaison between the Commonwealth and the Town of Westport.  Second by Mr. Albert.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
2) Motion made by Mr. Mauk to appoint Timothy Gillespie as an alternate member to the Recreation Commission.  Second by Mr. Rebello.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
17)  Motion made by Mr. Mauk to appoint William Gifford to the Town Building   
       Committee.  Second by Mr. Albert.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
18)  Ms. Beaulieu read aloud a Notice of Availability for Mass DEP Waste Site Cleanup
       Technical Assistance Grants.  The letter was forwarded to the Board of Health,   
       Conservation Commission, Housing Partnership Committee and the Community   
       Preservation Committee.
19) Ms. Beaulieu read aloud a letter received from the Mass DEP regarding the FY ’08 Municipal Sustainability Grant.  The letter was forwarded to the Conservation Commission, Highway Department and Alternative Energy Committee.

Other Issues
1) Ms. Beaulieu stated that the Public Safety Building Committee met on Friday morning and the committee is requesting that the name of the committee be changed to Fire Station Building Committee, seeing as they are working on a Fire Station.
Motion made by Mr. Mauk to approve the name change request of the Public Safety Building Committee to the Fire Station Building Committee.  Second by Mr. Albert.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.
      Ms. Beaulieu stated that at the next Board of Selectmen meeting she would present
      the restructure of the committee.
2) Ms. Beaulieu mentioned that the grand opening of the Town Farm with a ribbon cutting ceremony would be on Saturday, July 21, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
3) Mr. Ouellette asked that the appropriate boards be alerted to the Wood Stove Place on Route 6 regarding parking and such.
4) Mr. Rebello asked what Custom Cycle on Route 6 was licensed for.  It was established that Custom Cycle was not licensed through the Selectmen’s Office.

Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting at 8:30 p.m.  Second by Mr. Rebello.  The Board voted unanimously in favor.

Adjournment.

Respectfully submitted,



Diane Pelland, Confidential Clerk
to the Board of Selectmen


APPROVED: Gary E. Mauk, Clerk