Town of Westport, Massachusetts
1. 7:00 p.m. Call to order and salute the flag.
2. Approve minutes.
3. Historical Society interim report on septic system at Handy House property.
4. Michael Steinitz’s, MASS Historical Commission, correspondence concerning the amended Historical Preservation Restriction on the Handy House.
5. Correspondence from the State Ethics Commission resolving questions of conflict of interest for persons serving on other boards and voting on those boards' applications at the CPC.
6. Discussion of appraisal, with conservation restriction, as to the value of the Strawberry Fields project.
7. Discuss approaching Town Administrator to ask Town Counsel to draw up grant agreements and deed restrictions for the Westport youth Athletic Association (WYAA) and playing fields (Santos property) and the Westport United Youth Soccer (WUYS) and soccer fields (R. Davis property) and assign CPC member to follow through with these.
8. Resolution of some accounting issues.
9. Memo to BOS regarding attendance request.
10. Approve bills.
11. Next Meeting: Regular Meeting, June 14, 2012 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall.
Adjourn.
]]>
AGENDA
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
5:00 PM Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21:
1. To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than
professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, an employee. (Highway Department)
2. To discuss strategy regarding litigation. (Fire Department)
6:00 PM Gary Sherman, Shellfish Constable
RE: Bid for Quahog Relay.
6:15 PM Hart Auto Sales – Stafford W. Hart
RE: Request to add a co-owner to his business.
6:30 PM Westport Market – Rabih Salibi
RE: Pledge of Liquor License.
6:45 PM Central Village Public Improvements Committee
RE: Update
7:00 PM Ralph Souza, Building Inspector
RE: Rate increase for Wiring, Plumbing and Gas Inspector
Question and Answer Period
Town Administrator’s Report – Full report attached.
Action Item
A Chapter 90 application to lease a John Deere Tractor with attachments to be used by the Highway Department is being presented. This piece of equipment is needed for roadside maintenance and to maintain drainage basins in sub-divisions. It will also be used to facilitate sidewalk repairs throughout Town. Mr. Sisson plans to do some sidewalk work every year for the next 5 to 10 years. As you will see in reviewing the attached application to MassDOT, we propose to lease/purchase this equipment over a 5-year period. The equipment is on the State Bid list and leasing-to-own will spread the cost over 5 years and enable the town to use more Chapter 90 money on road resurfacing. The cost of the equipment and attachments is $80,943.97. Annual payments will be $17,607.74 for a total of $88,038.70; total interest charges at 4.3% are $70,094.73. Jack Sisson will be attending the meeting to address any questions the Board may have or you can contact me to discuss this purchase.
Consider / Reconsider
1. Request for vacation carryover from the Town Planner Sarah Raposa.
2. Appointment of the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority Representative and/or Designee.
3. Approval of (4) One-Day Liquor License requests from Holy Ghost Club.
4. 225th Town Anniversary Celebration discussion.
5. Water Resource Committee makeup and term discussion.
6. Approval of a use of Town roads for annual Tripp Family Scholarship 5K Road Race.
7. Recommendations of re-appointments to the Police Department.
Correspondence Requiring Action and/or Reading
1. A letter was received from Janice Dey and Barbara Smith regarding “Paint Westport Green”.
2. A letter of resignation was received from Eric Belinkoff from the Westport Economic Development
Task Force.
3. A letter requesting appointment was received from Eric Belinkoff to the Westport Agricultural
Commission.
4. A notice was received from the Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program regarding the eligibility of
the 2012 Municipal Mini-Grants.
5. A letter was received from Simonne Conlon regarding Central Village improvements.
1. Notice were received from the Division of Marine Fisheries regarding: Closed to Shellfishing –
Tripps Marina & Westport Yacht Club BB:3.5, Hix Bridge BB:4.15, Grasshopper Point BB:3.12.
Other Issues
Adjournment
]]>Final Minutes: February 29, 2012
Westport Affordable Housing Trust/Housing Partnership Committee
Present: Committee Members: Brian Corey (BC), Warren Messier (WM), Craig Dutra (CD),
Elizabeth Collins (LC), Catherine Williams (CW), Elaine Ostroff (EO)
Housing Specialist: Leonardi Aray (LA)
CW called the meeting to order at 4:06 p.m.
1. Minutes of Feb. 8 as corrected
LC: Motion to approve
WM: 2nd
Unanimously approved
2. Invoices: LA invoice 10112 for $6,532
LC: Motion to approve
CD: 2nd
Unanimously approved
Invoice for East Bay Newspaper for two weeks: $319.88
WM: Motion to approve
LC: 2nd
CW asks for new process for invoices: use a standard voucher cover page, note the date that invoice was voted approval.
3. Community Preservation Committee (CPC) debrief:
LA has concerns over CPC questions/concerns on affordable housing. CPC is unfamiliar with our work, notes that it is very expensive to do affordable housing. LA thinks that new construction is the most cost effective.
EO perception of the meeting different from LC, WM
Need to give CPC some background how other towns have done same work
Give them other experiences from other towns.
Notify them that LA is meeting with other coordinators statewide
LC reported older CPC conversions
Suggestion: that we start ASAP with smaller rehab. Maybe not SHI.
Meet with some DHCD people here. Get more information from DHCD regarding successful strategies.
BC or JS to identify the people to talk with at DHCD. Work with our representative and senator.
Meet with Aaron Gornstein. Looking for consultation. LC requests for copy of Westport’s HPP.
Discussion: CPA will remain in effect.
BC: ask for CORI check for applicants
Discussion of CPC allocations: what is cost effective way to use local money?
Discussion: What other money can we get to support the trust?
Building partnerships with other community groups such Land Trust, perhaps joint fund raising
Good for us, and good PR
Discussion: Town Meetings
BC wants us to have good arguments for Town Meetings:
How the Trust saves money
Create the model of what the town wants
Brief presentation with pictures, easy facts
4. HOPP Program
Discussion of comments from Janice, DHCD
More detail in applications. We should draft application
Need approved ads for our promotion
5. HPP Plan, corrections to be made; draft to DHCD
6. Housing Survey response. Thank you letter to the 26 (35%) people who submitted surveys
7. Thanks to Nicole who used her store coupons to acquire new printer for office.
8. Noquochoke Village: LC spoke with Jan Brodie-she received the letter. Will meet after March 11 to negotiate.
LC: Motion to adjourn
WM: 2nd
CW adjourns at 5:45p.m.
Next meeting March 28, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Elaine Ostroff, Trust Committee Member
]]>
Meeting Minutes, March 28, 2012
Westport Affordable Housing Trust/Housing Partnership Committee Meeting;
Present:
Committee Members: Catherine Williams (CW), Elaine Ostroff (EO), Elizabeth Collins (LC), Craig Dutra (CD), James Sabra (JS), Warren Messier (WM)
Housing Specialist: Leonardi Aray (LA)
The meeting was called to order by Chair, CW at 4:03 p.m.
1. CW introduces new Trust Clerk, Patricia Dillon
2. CW requests approval of February 29 Trust Committee meeting minutes.
LC moves to table until April meeting due to amount of business on current agenda.
JS 2nd, CW calls for vote: unanimous.
EO suggests that minutes should be at hand for reference, if necessary.
3. Noquochoke Village: LC discusses communication gap between The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) and Westport Selectmen’s Office regarding letter. She called Selectmen’s confidential clerk on 3/26 and was told that TCB did not respond to the town’s letter. LA TCB received and responded to the letter. He clarified with Shirin that TCB submitted a $1,000 deposit check with their proposal; however, the check has expired.
EO moves that CW should be cc’d on all Trust communications coming through BOS. Unanimously approved.
4. Report on Committee for Preservation and Conservation (CPC) Meeting of March 22, 2012: members commend LA on his presentation and believe that he has educated opponents on the Trust’s mission and operations. The CPC voted unanimously to move forward to the April public hearing. (See Attachment) LA states that CPC asked many questions about the amount requested and how it would be used. He explained to them that the amount covers many different expenditures, and will fund the Trust and HOPP through 2013 and beyond.
EO and LA attended the meeting and assured CPC that money will be apportioned appropriately.
LA explained to CPC that new construction is usually more cost efficient than conversion programs; but, is not always possible.
CW proposes outreach for public education. She suggests that we could choose one successful affordable home buyer program for a town with similar population and income as a model. JS suggests drawing comparison of new construction costs vs conversion costs.
Discussion of SHI: LC asks LA to contact Margaux LeClaire.
EO suggests reducing requested CPC funds by $200K; that the original amount requested will not be approved at town meeting.
WM reminds the group that the CPC has approved the proposal, and thus the home buyer program. CD also reminds the group that if CPC does not, or cannot fund the Trust, that affordable housing in Westport will not get done. LC is opposed to reducing the amount of funding requested of CPC, points out that the final CPC vote was unanimous and will be binding. She states that “we are moving” and should not put on the brakes. She advises that affordable housing has a good track record across the state. She proposes asking more questions of the opponents at the public meeting and countering their worst case scenario with facts.
EO asks if it is possible to set up a round table discussion with the state prior to our public meeting. CW tells the group that the CPC public hearing is on April 12 and we should maintain our program presentation as is.
LC motions to stay with funding amount initially presented to CPC. JS 2nd
CW, CD, LC, WM approved EO opposed
5. HAO Phone Installation Bill: (See Attachment)
LA presents phone bill and tells Trust that CPC questioned such a large amount. LC comments that the BOS ordered the work done. She suggests asking the Selectmen’s confidential clerk to get backup documentation for a more detailed explanation of the charges.
JS feels that the installation charge is reasonable for what it is. He further comments that the Housing Assistance Office needs to present a professional persona and the phone installation is part of doing business in a professional manner. CW motions for the phone bill issued to be closed, WM 2nd, Unanimously approved.
6. Other Business:
LA presents his invoice for March which includes his time in the HAO, hours spent preparing for the March 22 presentation to CPC, copies/prints used and time at the meeting. He also presents a list of CPA towns contacted for information on housing programs. (See Attachments) LC motions to approve the invoice. WM 2nd. Unanimously approved.
LA presents invoice for Trust Clerk’s hours: in-office time, at-home preparation for group email communication, research for response to phone inquiry in re: Oakridge 40B. (See Attachment)
Unanimously approved.
7. Plan Public Outreach Meeting: The group decides that Wednesday, April 25 is the best date. LC suggests getting permission to use the Macomber School. Since this date is the regular meeting date for the Trust, it was suggested that the Trust Committee meet at 6:00 p.m. and hold the public session at 7:00 p.m.
Unanimously agreed. JS reminds the group that advertising will be needed.
8. Home Buyer Program: LA states that the Westport BOS has not signed the Trust’s Home Buyer draft applications as requested by DHCD. All agreed to have the BOS sign the draft at their next meeting on April 2.
9. Thank You Letter To Town Residents Who Returned Housing Survey: (See Attachment)
LA introduced a draft of a thank you letter to all town employees who returned a completed housing survey to the HAO.
LC-motion to accept. JS 2nd. Unanimously approved
10. Next Meeting: EO would like to discuss unexpended funds. LC introduced a motion to adjourn.
Unanimously approved.
CW adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by: P.L. Dillon, Trust Clerk
]]>TOWN OF WESTPORT, MA
COUNCIL ON AGING
High school graduation; five years progressively responsible experience in clerical, secretarial or administrative work; experience in community social services preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to maintain detailed records and to prepare reports from same and to work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines; Ability to deal tactfully and appropriately with the elderly and to maintain and respect the confidentiality of elderly clients. Pay range $16.63 - $18.48 – 40 hrs./week. Application & job description available at the Board of Selectmen’s office and must be submitted to the Secretary to the Board of Selectmen, 816 Main Rd., Westport, MA 02790 or can be downloaded at www.westport-ma.com. Deadline is May 24, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. AA/EOE.
]]>Call to Order. 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6:15 p.m.
1. Stonehaven Farm/Merlier (12-001C) Continued from 2/28/12 and 3/27/12. Request by applicant for a 5-lot subdivision on Drift Road and to consider a Low Impact Development (LID) Site Plan application.
7:00 p.m.
2. AMA Engineering (12-002SPA). 683 American Legion Highway, Westport, MA Assessor’s Map 35, Lot 3B. Continued from 3/13/12 and 4/12/12. Request by applicant for site plan review to construct a 10,308 square foot wholesale operation building with offices and parking to be used for conveyor distribution and light machine works.
8:00 p.m.
3. Westport Market/Salibi Realty II LLC. 291 American Legion Highway (12-003SPA)- Continued from 3/27/12 and 4/24/12. Request by applicant for site plan approval to construct a 4,219 sq. ft. addition to an existing 3,484 sq. ft. convenience/liquor store with associated parking and landscaped areas.
4. Discussion:
a. Central Village Zoning Work Preparation for July 1 to Dec 30, 2012
b. Work with SRPEDD
5. Any other business that may come before the Board.
6. Town Planner Report.
Correspondence * Minutes * Invoices.
ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: Agenda is subject to change
]]>The Friends are currently collecting books, DVDs, and CDs for the annual September book sale. Your no-longer needed paperbacks are most welcome for our paperback-only sale which will take place July 30th thru August 10th. Please drop off all donations in the bin in the Library foyer.
P.S. Sorry, we no longer have a place for VHS tapes, cassettes, magazines, encyclopedias, textbooks and Reader's Digest condensed books. Thank you, as always, for your support.
http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?action=wp&feedId=10717
]]>
AGENDA
5-15-12
7:00 P.M.:
DISCUSSION: George Moreira: Violation Lot 3 No. Breault Street
Highway Department: Bower Ave.
Dock Policy
Ben Singer - 23 SEcond Street - Deck Project
7:30 P.M.: Septic System Repairs: - None
HEARINGS:
7:35 P.M.: Adeline Machado/CL Properties – ANRAD – 36 Crane Street – Verify resource area boundaries
7:40 P.M.: Bristol Pacific Homes – Amend SE 80-1863 – Relocate wetland boundary and location of limit of work. Reduce size of single family dwelling
7:45 P.M.: Ashtree Heights Corp./Richard Stang – N.O.I. – SE 80-1992 – Map 71 Lot 1 Shirley Street – Construct and maintain dock and float
7:50 P.M.: Kathleen Kamionek Tr. – Amend – SE 80-1786 – Update flood zones
7:55 P.M.: Kathleen Kamionek Tr. – Extend – SE 80-1786
8:00 P.M.:Kathleen Kamionek Tr. – N.O.I. – SE 80-1991 – Map 86 Lot 31B River Road – Construct single family dwelling, driveway, utilities, lawn and grading in buffer zone to coastal banks and land subject to coastal storm flowage
CONTINUANCES:
Brian Giblin – NOI – 6 East Shore Road – Rebuild and maintain existing walkway and float in the Riverfront
Jacinto Silva – R.D.A. – 3J Van Buren Street – Construct single family dwelling with grading and utilities in buffer zone
Certificate of Compliance: Emanuel Pacheco – SE 80-1868
James Winters – N.O.I. – 1546C Drift Road – Dredge 99 cu. yds. to increase depth of navigational purposes
OTHER BUSINESS: Extension: Jane Wingate – SE 80-1453 – 729 Main Road
CORRESPONDENCE, MINUTES, BILLS, AGENT’S REPORTS
]]>
Activities and Events Calendar for May 2012 click on the link below.
]]>