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:             Charlene R. Wood, Town Administrator
                                Michael Coughlin

Mr. Ouellette called the Board of Selectmen meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Westpor
Town Hall, 816 Main Road, Westport, MA. with the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance
by all present.

Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen
Motion made by Mr. Rebello to appoint Veronica F. Beaulieu as Chairman of the Board
of Selectmen. Second by Mr. Albert. The Board Voted Unanimously in Favor.
Motion made by Mr. Mauk to appoint J. Duncan Albert as Vice Chairman of the Board
of Selectmen. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The Board Voted Unanimously in Favor.
Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Gary E. Mauk as Clerk of the Board of
Selectmen. Second by Mr. Albert. The Board Voted Unanimously in Favor.

At this time, Ms. Beaulieu called for a moment of silence for Abner Palmer and James
Walsh. Mr. Palmer served the Town of Westport as a Shellfish Constable and
Conservation Agent. Mr. Walsh served the Town of Westport as a Library Trustee.

Also at this time, Ms. Beaulieu introduced Mr. Michael Coughlin, as the new Town
Administrator, who will be replacing Ms. Wood upon her retirement.

Richard Benevides RE: Request for appointment to the Water & Sewer Committee
This item was re-scheduled to the Board of Selectmen meeting of April 23, 2007.

Road Layout Hearing RE: Public Hearing for the lavouts of Jordan's Way.
Lighthouse Lane. Spinnaker Way and a portion of Main Road (from Kirbv Road to
Hix Bridge Road)
The public hearing was opened at 6:30 p.m. with Ms. Beaulieu reading the public hearing
notice.
Motion made by Mr. Albert for the waiving of the reading of the abutters list. Second b)
Mr. Ouellette. The Board Voted Unanimously in Favor.
Ms. Beaulieu stated that the portion of Main Road (from Kirby Road to Hix Bridge Road
would not be addressed at tonight's hearing.
Mr. Ouellette stated that the Conservation Commission does not recommend acceptance
of Jordan's Way.
Mr. Wayne Sunderland, Planning Board stated that the Planning Board has to release any
funds once the road is completed, but now the Conservation Commission has a problem
and the Town of Westport has no mechanism in place for any recourse. Mr. Sunderland
stated that there should be a road release bond in order to deal with these types of issues.
Mr. Sunderland said that the residents should not have to be held hostage.
Mr. Albert said that the Conservation Commission sent a memo, which stated that the
replication area has not been maintained, but the Order is :trom ten years ago.
Motion made by Mr. Mauk to recommend that the Board of Selectmen accept the
acceptance of these roads due to the Planning Board's support of Jordan's Way,
Lighthouse Lane and Spinnaker Way. Second by Mr. Rebello. The Board Voted
Unanimously in Favor.
The public hearing was closed at 6:40 p.m.

Laurie A. Sokoloski RE: Public Hearing: on an application request for a six-month
Seasonal Trailer Permit for recreational vurvoses on combined lots 9 & 10 East
Beach Road.
The public hearing was opened at 6:45 p.m. with Ms. Beaulieu reading the public hearing
notice and abutters list aloud.
Ms. Sokoloski was present.
After some discussion,
Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to approve the application request for a six-month
seasonal trailer permit for 9 & 10 East Beach Road to Laurie Sokoloski pending
clarification of where the septic disposal would be. Second by Mr. Albert. The Board
Voted Unanimously in Favor.
The public hearing was closed at 6:53 p.m.

Question & Answer Period
1. Ms. Gay Newcomer asked about the status of the satellite dish at the Town Hall
Annex; and what the state of engagement was of the Barrows Report and Master
Plan.
Ms. Wood stated that she is still waiting for an answer on the satellite dish.
Ms. Beaulieu said that the Board of Selectmen would be having a discussion in the
future regarding the Barrows Report and the Master Plan.

Consider:
Approval of Minutes:
Motion made by Mr. Rebello to approve the meeting minutes of March 8, 2007. Second
by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 4 in favor; I-abstention (Mauk).
Motion made by Mr. Rebello to approve with amendments the meeting minutes ofMarcl
12,2007. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The Board voted 3 in favor; 2-abstentions (Albert &
Mauk).
Amendments: Page 1- change Lee's to Lees'; Page 2 - change RFP to IFB.

Correspondence Requiring Action and/or Reading
1. Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to approve the request of the Westport Permanent
Firefighters Local 1802 for the July 4th Parade with the Police Department being
contacted for coordination. Second by Mr. Rebello. The Board Voted Unanimously
in Favor.
2. Ms. Wood stated that she has spoken with the Harbor Advisory Committee and they
have recommended going along with Sgt. Majewski's recommendation on the flow oj
traffic at the Hix Bridge Boat Ramp. Also, Ms. Wood stated that the Board of
Selectmen will need to consider funding for signage at the ramp and also, in the
future, the floats will have to replaced. Ms. Wood said that in the past, the port-ojohns
were paid out of the Board of Selectmen budget.
It was requested that cost quotes from the Highway Department and Landing
Commission be obtained for the next meeting.
Motion made by Mr. Rebello to approve the recommendation of Sgt. Majewski
regarding the traffic flow for the Hix Bridge Boat Ramp. Second by Mr. Albert. The
Board Voted Unanimously in Favor.
3. Mr. Rebello stated that he would like to visit Milk Avenue at night to see what is
happening in regards to street lighting before voting on Sgt. Majewski's
recommendation.
Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to take this matter under advisement pending further
investigation. Second by Mr. Rebello. The Board Voted Unanimously in Favor.
4. Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to approve a Permit to Move a Building for Jason
Powell from 1634-C Drift Road to 878 Pine Hill Road with a paid Police Detail as
outlined in Sgt. Majewski's recommendation. Second by Mr. Rebello. The Board
Voted Unanimously in Favor.
5. Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to nominate Marijoan Bull for Special Recognition to
the SRPEDD Annual Awards Request for Nominations. Second by Mr. Rebello. Th(
Board Voted Unanimously in Favor.
Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to nominate Wayne Sunderland for Commissioner of
the Year to the SRPEDD Annual Awards Request for Nominations. Second by Mr.
Rebello. The Board Voted Unanimously in Favor.
Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to nominate George Hozorka for Distinguished
Service to the SRPEDD Annual Awards Request for Nominations. Second by Mr.
Rebello. The Board Voted Unanimously in Favor.
6. Motion made by Mr. Albert to appoint Steven J. Ouellette as Board of Selectmen
Representative to the SRPEDD Commission. Second by Mr. Rebello. The Board
Voted Unanimously in Favor.
Taken under advisement was the appointment to the JTPG for delegate and alternate
positions.
7. Motion made by Mr. Albert to send a copy of a letter received from Mr. & Mrs.
Tavares to Mr. Spain at Charter Communications regarding a complaint and to keep (J
copy on file for future negotiations. Second by Mr. Ouellette. The Board Voted
Unanimously in Favor.
Mr. Albert noted that any cable company can come into the Town of Westport but so
far no company has applied.
8. A letter received from Mr. Arthur Caesar regarding a complaint against Charter
Communications was forwarded to Mr. Spain at Charter Communications and a COP)
will be placed on file for future negotiations.
Mr. Albert noted that there should be a local office where residents can go and
conduct their business.
9. Mr. Ouellette and Mr. Albert will be attending the Bristol County Selectmen's
Association Spring Meeting on May 4,2007.

Town Administrator's Report
1. MeetingslMiscellaneous Events
The meetings/miscellaneous events were reviewed for the upcoming week. It was
requested that the fee schedule for the Electronic Recycling Event be posted on the
cable scroll or website for informational purposes.
2. Various ProjectslIssues
A. Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to approve an extension on the contract with STG
Consultants to April 16, 2007 and to approve the additional fee of up to
$1,500.00. Second by Mr. Albert. The Board Voted Unanimously in Favor.
B. Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to amend the Town Beach Policy to prohibit the
use of ATV's on town beaches except for use by the Emergency Personnel.
Second by Mr. Rebello. The Board Voted Unanimously in Favor.
C. Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to approve Articles 1and 2 of the Special Town
Meeting warrant. Second by Mr. Albert. The Board Voted Unanimously in
Favor.
D. Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to accept the amended employment application
forms for the Highway Department and regular employees. Second by Mr.
Albert. The Board Voted Unanimously in Favor.
E. No action taken.
3. Capital Improvement Request
Ms. Wood stated that currently there is a problem with the server and a new server is
needed. Ms. Wood asked if the Board would vote to approve the purchase of a new
server with the money coming from the Cable Revolving Fund.
Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to approve the purchase of a new server for the Town
Hall computer system and the money to be taken out of the Cable Revolving Fund to
purchase the new server. Second by Mr. Rebello. The Board Voted Unanimously ill
Favor.
4. Onsite Visit - East Beach
The Board of Selectmen and the Town Beach Committee will conduct an onsite visit
to East Beach on Saturday, April 14, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.
5. Republican Town Committee appointment
Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to appoint Jean Clapin, Republican Town Committee,
to the Registrar of Voters. Second by Mr. Rebello. The Board Voted Unanimously
in Favor.

Executive Session
Ms. Wood requested an Executive Session to discuss and Injured on Duty status request
from a Police Officer and to discuss a Highway Department grievance.

Other Issues
1. Mr. Rebello requested that Mr. Jenkins, Town Counsel could be contacted regarding
the status of the Conservation Commission letter.
2. Mr. Mauk stated that Correspondence Not Requiring Action #2 in his packet was an
embarrassment to the Town. Mr. Mauk questioned how this matter was handled.
Ms. Beaulieu requested that a memo be sent to the Conservation Commission asking
for a response on how this matter was handled.
3. Mr. Mauk asked that a time be scheduled at a Board of Selectmen's meeting in order
to review fees and charges and to set a committee to review these.
Ms. Beaulieu stated that a review was already conducted during last year.

Executive Session -7:38 p.m.
Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 39, Section 23B to discuss Injured on Duty Status-Police
Department, a Highway Department Grievance and Approval of Executive Session
Minutes. Second by Mr. Rebello. The Board Voted Unanimously in Favor.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Rebello-aye. Mr. Ouellette-aye. Mr. Albert-aye. Mr. Mauk-aye.
Ms. Beaulieu-aye.
Ms. Beaulieu announced that the Board of Selectmen would return to Open Session
following the Executive Session in order to adjourn.

Open Session - 8:17 p.m.
1. Mr. Ouellette noted that a status report for F & R Auto Sales, pending a court case,
should be received for the Board of Selectmen's next meeting on April 18, 2007.
Motion made by Mr. Ouellette to adjourn the Board of Selectmen meeting at 8:20 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