January RTM Meeting: HazMat Agreement Signed, STEAP Grant Approved, Leaf Blower Ordinance Passes

January 3rd, 2023 Agenda & Results

Westport’s Representative Town Meeting met in the Town Hall Auditorium for a session beginning at 7:30 and adjourning at just after 9:30 in the evening.

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1. To take such action as the meeting may determine, upon the recommendation of the First Selectwoman and a request by the Fire Chief,
to approve the Amended and Restated Hazardous Materials Response Mutual Aid Agreement.

Unanimously approved by all present RTM members.

2. To take such action as the meeting may determine, upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, to adopt a resolution to
authorize First Selectwoman Jennifer S. Tooker to accept on behalf of the Town of Westport, a 2022 Connecticut STEAP Grant in the
amount of $250,000.00 and to enter into and execute any and all agreements, contracts and documents necessary to obtain said 2022
STEAP Grant with the State of Connecticut.

Unanimously approved by all present RTM members.

3. To take such action as the meeting may determine, upon the request of at least 2 RTM members, to adopt an ordinance restricting the
use of gas-powered leaf blowers in Westport. (Second reading. Full text available in the Town Clerk's Office).

Approved by all present RTM members.

22 “yes” | 09 “no” | 00 abstain