1. Call to Order:
Present were Messieurs Loura, Leeber, Resendes, Lucy, Blazar, and Cipriano as well as Mesdames Ciccolo, Santos and Burke. Mr. Durant joined the meeting after item 2B.
2. Minutes to be Approved:
Public Session: March 24th, 2003.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Resendes, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the minutes as amended.
Executive Session: March 24th, 2003.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Resendes, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the minutes.
3. Citizen’s Issues:
4. Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct hearing to consider alleged liquor license violation at Espeto’s Churrascaria Steakhouse.
A representative of Espetos, Mr. Carlos Olivera, was present to request a continuance due to the unavailability of his attorney. On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to postpone the hearing until its next meeting.
On a further motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 3-2 to issue a subpoena to the individual who stated that she had received her last drink at Espetos prior to being arrested for, and subsequently convicted of, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Messieurs Durant and Resendes voted against the motion.
Selectmen to meet with Hudson Housing Authority to accept Pilot Payments in the amount of $70,858.42 for various properties operated by the Housing Authority.
Mr. Leeber left the table.
The Housing Authority Board members presented the Selectmen with a check for the above amount reflecting payments in lieu of taxes for a period of nine years for the Housing Authority operated group home, and a period of three years for the Norma Oliver complex. On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to accept the check.
Mr. Leeber returned to the table.
5. Licenses:
Selectmen to consider second request for the granting of a Taxi Driver’s license to John Bradley of Marlborough, driving for Sunshine Taxi.
Mr. Bradley was present to appeal an earlier decision by the Board to not grant him a license as a taxi driver. On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the license. Mr. Leeber voted in opposition.
Selectmen to consider granting Entertainment License to PipKar, Inc. d/b/a Harvest Bagels and an amendment to hours of operations for Common Victualler / Entertainment Licenses to remain open from 5:30 AM to 11 PM.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Resendes, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to grant the license and extended hours of operation.
Selectmen to consider granting Second Hand Sales License to Scott Alving d/b/a the Book Worm at 20 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to grant the license.
Selectmen to consider change of Class II license ownership from Miranda & Figueiredo to Milton J. Miranda d/b/a Hudson Auto Sales.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to grant the change in the license as requested.
6. Personnel:
Selectmen to consider reappointment of Melchiore Saladino to another three year term on the Board of Registrars of Voters.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to make the appointment.
7. Contracts:
Selectmen to consider authorization to the sign Contract Amendment with Patriot Ambulance to include indemnification provision.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the amendment.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with Ondeo Degremont in the amount of $18,866.25 (LB) for Gates Pond Filter Media.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to authorize signing the contract.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with Layne Christensen Co., in the amount of $71,614.75 (LB) for the cleaning of Town wells.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to authorize signing the contract.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with A.M.S. Construction, Inc. and filed sub-bidders in the total amount of $4,392,700 for the construction of a new Fire Station Headquarters at Cox Street.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to authorize signing the contract.
8. General:
Selectmen to sign Annual Report.
On a motion by Mr. Resendes, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to sign the annual report.
9. Town Issues:
Mr. Loura noted the weekly rallies at Liberty Park in support of the troops, and the poster received from the 4th grade class at the Forest Avenue School noting the wildlife in the wetlands/vernal pool behind the school.
10. Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Resendes, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note correspondence.
11. Executive Session:
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 by roll call to adjourn to executive session to discuss matters pertaining to collective bargaining strategy and pending litigation, not to return to public session.
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