Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes– June 7, 2004
1. Call to Order:
Present were Messieurs Loura, Durant, Parente, Leeber, Lucy, Blazar, and Cipriano. Also present were Mesdames Ciccolo and Santos.
2. Minutes to be Approved:
Public Session: May 17, 2004
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes. Mr. Leeber clarified some remarks he had made under Town Issues.
3. Citizen’s Issues:
4. Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct hearing to consider transfer of location of All Alcohol Pouring License for Geary’s Pub II, Inc. d/b/a Armand’s Pub from Main St. to 25 South St. #7-8.
Mr. Loura opened the public hearing. There were no people present in opposition to the transfer of location. Mr. Leeber pointed out that no premises plan or seating plan had accompanied the application.
Mr. Durant made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Leeber to continue the hearing until the Board’s next meeting on June 28. The applicant noted that he had hoped to open at his new location on August 1, 2004, and that approval from the ABCC often takes several weeks after approval from the local licensing authority. The Board voted by a margin of 1-4 to defeat the motion. Mr. Leeber voted in favor.
Mr. Loura made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Durant to approve the transfer contingent upon the applicant’s meeting all requirements set by the Building Commissioner, an that all plans so submitted be made available to the Board for its review at its next meeting. The Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the motion. Mr. Leeber voted in opposition.
Selectmen to conduct hearing to consider transfer of Beer and Wine Pouring license and Common Victuallers License from the Christie Muse of the Mystik Restaurant to Brian D. McGorry d/b/a Soup-herb Restaurant at 439 Main Street.
Mr. Loura opened the public hearing. Attorney Douglas Rowe was present on behalf of the applicant. There were no people present in opposition to the transfer of location.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the transfer.
5. Licenses:
Selectmen to consider granting One Day Live Entertainment License to Hudson Portuguese Club for the Day of Portugal Celebration on June 12, 2004 from 5:00 PM to midnight.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license with the normal conditions in effect.
Selectmen to consider granting Transient Vendor License to TAP Enterprise of Fremont ME to conduct tool sale at VFW.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider granting Two Day Live Entertainment License to Imperio Mariense c/o Hudson Portuguese Club for the Feast of the Holy Ghost on June 26th from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM and on June 29th from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the two-day license.
6. Personnel:
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Jim Quinn to the School Administration Building Feasibility Study Committee.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to note retirement of Julie Harris from the Inspections Department.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note the retirement.
Selectmen to note resignation of Dick Gelpke from the Planning Board and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and to schedule a joint meeting with the Planning Board to fill the Board vacancy.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note the retirement, and set June 28, 2004 as the date to meet to appoint his replacement.
Selectmen to consider approval of list of appointments for Summer Employment in the DPW.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointments.
7. Contracts:
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contracts to list of low bidders for DPW material bids for FY05.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the awards and to authorize signing the contracts.
Selectmen to consider approval of Centennial Concession Bid to Juniper Farms (SB) at 28.5% gross beach sales.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the award.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign Contract with Gustafson Environmental, LLC for consulting services for shopping center proposal.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the award and signature authorization.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract in the amount of $98,200 (BV) with Gannett Fleming, Inc. for design engineering services for the South Street Utility project.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the award and signature authorization.
8. General:
Selectmen to note receipt of donation from Martin and Frances Moran for the Lampson Park Project.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to accept the donation.
Selectmen to note receipt of donation from Christine Yelle for the Lampson Park Project.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to accept the donation.
Selectmen to consider signing of Loan Subordination Agreement for Michelle Staryos of 26 Lincoln Street.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to sign the Loan Subordination agreement.
Selectmen to consider recommendations of Internal Traffic Committee to amend Traffic Rules and Regulations as follows:
To prohibit parking on the South side of School Street and on the West side of Bellevue Street from School Street to Palmer Terrace.
To add Warning Beacons at the Chapin Road / Brigham Street intersection and at the Marlborough Street/Reed Road Intersection.
To add Traffic Signals at Cox / Main and at Forest Avenue / Marlborough Street.
To add new Stop Signs at noted locations along lower Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the amendments as proposed, subject to ratification of the Main St. stop signs by the Internal Traffic Committee.
Selectmen to consider issuance of warrant pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 Section 151A for the capture and confinement of unlicensed dogs.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to issue the warrant.
Selectmen to note receipt of donation from the Hudson Savings Bank for the Hudson Fire Department.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to accept the donation.
9. Town Issues:
Mr. Leeber requested a status report on all road, bridge, and traffic control projects.
Mr. Durant requested a report on progress with the Highland Commons proposal. Mr. Blazar indicated that he would schedule a public hearing as soon as there were concrete proposals to review.
10. Proclamations:
Selectmen to consider issuing a proclamation recognizing the retirement of Lieutenant John J. Downing from the Hudson Police Dept.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to issue the proclamation.
Selectmen to consider issuing a proclamation recognizing the Hudson Portuguese Heritage Day.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to issue the proclamation.
11. Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note correspondence.
12. Executive Session:
The Board voted by a margin of 5-0 by roll call vote to adjourn to executive session, not to return to public session, to discuss matters of pending litigation, and collective bargaining strategy.
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