1. Call to Order:
Present were Messieurs Loura, Leeber, Resendes, Durant, Lucy, Blazar, and Cipriano. Also present were Mesdames Ciccolo and Santos.
2. Minutes to be Approved:
Public Session: February 24, 2003.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted to approve the minutes as amended by a vote of 4-0-1. Mr. Resendes abstained.
Executive Session: February 24, 2003
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted to approve the minutes by a vote of 4-0-1. Mr. Resendes abstained
3. Citizen’s Issues:
Mr. and Mrs. Swenson representing Andrews Helpful Hands Foundation were present to request permission to fly their banner across Main Street for their fundraising bikeathon on June 1, 2003. The Board explained that its policy is to only allow municipal use of the airspace above Main Street by agreement with the Historic District Commission, among other reasons.
4. Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct hearing to consider rescinding Common Victualler and Poker Machine licenses issued to Marty’s Variety but unclaimed.
No one being present representing Marty’s, the board on a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, voted unanimously to rescind the licenses.
5. Licenses:
Selectmen to consider granting an Entertainment License to the Park Commission / Division of Recreation for the Wood Park Summer Concert Series to be held on Wednesdays from 5:30-9:30 PM during the months of June, July, and August.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Resendes, the Board voted unanimously to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider granting One Day Alcohol License and an One Day Entertainment License to Saint Michael Parish Schools for its Home and School Fund Drive Dinner to be held on March 22, 2003.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Resendes, the Board voted unanimously to approve the license.
6. Personnel:
Selectmen to note termination of Eric Hopkins from the position of Auxiliary Fire Fighter.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted unanimously to note the termination..
Selectmen to consider nomination of Leslie Boardman as Inspector of Animals.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted unanimously to approve the nomination.
Selectmen to consider approval of promotion of Richard Constantine to the position of Chief Mechanic.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted unanimously to approve the promotion.
7. Contracts:
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with BSC Group in the amount of $8,300 for a study of the Chapin / Brigham Street Intersection.
On a motion by Mr. Resendes, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted unanimously to approve the contract. Mr. Leeber asked if the traffic study could be expanded to include the peak hours for commuting to and from the Hudson High School and the Assabet Regional Technical School.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with Pavao Construction Co. in the amount of $984,452.50 for the reconstruction of Reed Rd. and Forest Ave. pursuant to the terms of the Town’s PWED grant.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted unanimously to approve the contract.
8. General:
Selectmen to consider approval of use of $35,701 in Cable TV receipts for the upgrade of hardware and software associated with the Town’s INET.
On a motion by Mr. Resendes, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted unanimously to approve the expenditure of funds.
Selectmen to consider adopting a policy, recommended by the public safety/public works department heads, pursuant to which the Board would prohibit the use of indoor pyrotechnic devices as a condition of any license issued by the Board.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted unanimously to approve the policy.
Selectmen to consider revisions to the FY04 Budget based upon 11.3% reduction in local aid.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the revisions in the amounts recommended. Mr. Durant opposed the motion.
Selectmen to approve Snow & Ice Overdraft authority in the amounts of $15,000 Salary and $10,000 Expense.
On a motion by Mr. Resendes, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted unanimously to approve the overdrafts.
9. Town Issues:
Mr. Loura noted that the No Left Turn sign at the Applebee’s exit was missing, and Mr. Leeber asked if the Police Department could set up to enforce the No Left Turn provision for cars entering the Applebee’s lot.
10. Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Resendes, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted unanimously to note correspondence.
11. Executive Session:
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted unanimously by roll call to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to public session, to discuss collective bargaining strategy and pending litigation.
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