Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes – April 26, 2004
1. Call to Order:
Present were Messieurs Leeber, Loura, Durant, Lucy, and Resendes. Also present were Messieurs Blazar and Cipriano, as well as Mesdames Ciccolo and Santos.
2. Minutes to be Approved:
Public Session: April 5, 2004.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: April 5, 2004
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
3. Citizen’s Issues:
Mr. Morreira from 79 River Street was present to ask about land belonging to the town on Green Street that was causing erosion problems for him. The Board asked Mr. Blazar to look into the matter for its next meeting.
Arthur Gordon spoke on behalf of his idea for a Police Athletic League facility.
Mr. Lucy noted the return to Hudson of four members of the 110th Maintenance Unit of the National Guard from Iraq.
4. Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct hearing to consider a utility pole relocation on Wilkins Street from approximately 233 ft. Northerly of Orchard Drive an additional 25 feet northerly.
Bill Gould was present on behalf of the L&P Department to support the petition. There being no opposition expressed to the petition, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the petition on a motion by Mr. Durant, which was seconded by Mr. Lucy.
Selectmen to re-convene hearing on status of All Alcohol Pouring License held by SAOL Corporation d/b/a Espetos.
The hearing was reconvened from the Board’s last meeting on April 5, 2004. No one was present from SAOL Corporation, though the Board received by fax a copy of a notice that SAOL had filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Protection. Members of the office had also spoken to counsel for SAOL, Jacqueline Kirby, who said that SAOL did not intend to attempt to hold onto its license.
Based upon the testimony it had received at its prior meeting, as well as the fact that SAOL had filed for bankruptcy, indicated that it did not intend to keep the license, and was, in any case, not present, despite proper notice, to defend its right or privilege to retain the license, the Board voted unanimously on a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, to revoke the license in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of the Town of Hudson.
On a subsequent motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to close the hearing, which it had commenced at its meeting of April 5, 2004 and reconvened on this date.
5. Licenses:
Selectmen to consider granting a Common Victualler license to V.E. Corporation d/b/a Sofia Ristorante located at 158 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Resendes, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of new officer/director for Applebee’s Northeast, Inc.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the new Officer/Director.
6. Personnel:
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Jody L. Blanchard to the position of part-time Police Matron.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointment.
7. Contracts:
Selectmen to consider Amendment # 6 with EarthTech, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $4,725 for construction phase services of the ARRT.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the amendment.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with Gustafson Environmental, LLC in the amount of $14,900 (LB) for a Copper Optimization Study.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contract.
8. General:
Selectmen to receive notice of Intent to Sell 61A property on Brook Street shown on Assessor's Map 45, Parcel 29, filed by Mary Sauta Realty Trust, and to consider signing an agreement and waiving its right of first refusal to purchase the property pursuant to MGL Chapter 61A in exchange for a gift of approximately 5.6 acres from the Mary Sauta Realty Trust for the use of public athletic fields.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to sign the agreement and to waive its right of first refusal on the subject property pursuant to MGL Chapter 61A.
Selectmen to consider authorizing the signing of Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Sprint for Pope's Hill Water Tank tower site.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the amendment.
Selectmen to authorize the signing of Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $48,419,136.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to award the sale to the Commerce Bank and to sign the notes.
Selectmen to consider signing MassHighway’s Land Damage Agreement for the Route 62 bridge repair.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Resendes, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to sign the agreement.
Selectmen to consider approval of a crosswalk on the north side of Brigham Street at its intersection with Chapin Rd.
On a motion by Mr. Resendes, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the crosswalk.
9. Town Issues:
Mr. Durant asked if Mr. Blazar would check into the schedule for completion of the Broad Street Bridge.
Mr. Lucy asked if a sign asking drivers to drive slowly could be erected on Lincoln Street in the vicinity of Pearl Street because of the number of children in the area. Mr. Blazar explained that the town often facilitated but usually did not pay for signs not essential for traffic control. He suggested that the individual contact him or Tony Marques about his request.
Mr. Lucy also asked for traffic enforcement with regard to trucks parking on Main street while servicing or patronizing the Sunoco station at the Rte. 62 Bridge.
Mr. Leeber noted the service of Mr. Resendes, whose last regular meeting this was.
10. Proclamations:
Selectmen to consider issuing proclamation recognizing efforts of Richard and Louise Cadwgan.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to issue the proclamation, which was read by Mr. Resendes.
11. Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note correspondence.
Prior to adjourning Mr. Resendes addressed the Board and the audience reflecting on his feelings upon stepping down from the Board.
12. Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Resendes, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to adjourn.
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