Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –April 23, 2007
1. Call to Order:
Present were Messieurs Parente, Loura, Leeber, Durant, Lucy, Blazar, and Cipriano. Ms. Santos was also present.
2. Minutes to be Approved:
Public Session: April 9, 2007
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: April 9, 2007
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
3. Citizen’s Issues:
Mr. Don Stewart of 23 Kent Drive expressed his appreciation of Mr. Parente’s efforts on the street signs project. He also expressed his dissatisfaction with the Assessors office in addressing his issue to abate his property tax bill. Mr. Blazar stated that the Board of Assessors has jurisdiction on property abatements and if Mr. Steward disagrees with their decision, he is able to file an appeal with the AppellateTax Board.
A group of citizens led by Mr. Parker, were present to express it’s dissatisfaction with elements of the Town of Stow’s master plan for Pine Bluffs. This plan includes the construction of several soccer fields on 31 acres of land acquired for recreational purposes by Stow. The group expressed the concern that the proposed development would be detrimental to lake boone.
4. Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to consider approval of an application for a transfer of an All Alcohol Pouring License as well as Entertainment, Sunday Entertainment, and Common Victuallers’ Licenses from Geary’s Pub II d/b/a Armand’s Pub to Finnegan’s Pub at 25 South Street Units 7&8.
There were no objectors present at the hearing. On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license transfers.
5. Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of Corporate name change from Electronic Boutique of America to Game Stop Inc.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the name change.
Selectmen to consider approval of mid-year license renewals for applicants who have met all requirements.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license renewals as indicated.
Selectmen to consider granting a Common Victualler License to Marcos Da Silva dba Julian’s Italian Kitchen at 118 Forest Avenue.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of Transient Vendor License for T.A.P. Enterprises to conduct a tool sale at VFW Post 1027 at 3 Palmieri Drive from 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM on 5/1/07 & 5/2/07.
On a On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license.
6. Personnel:
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Jesse Hayden as a permanent full time Police Officer.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Shamus Veo as a permanent full time Police Officer.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointment.
7. Contracts:
Selectmen to consider approval and signing of Hudson Housing Authority Capital Fund Amendment in the amount of $9,246.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve and sign the amendment. The Board was also pleased to accept a check for payment in lieu of taxes from the Housing Authority for fiscal years 2005 & 2006 in the amount of $35,000 from Ron White.
8. General:
Selectmen to consider authorization of Anthony Marques to file a Sewer Revolving Fund (SRF) application on behalf of the Town for the upgrade of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to authorize the SRF application and to adopt the following resolution:
Whereas the, Town of Hudson, after thorough investigation, has determined that the work activity consisting of:
Renovations to Hudson’s existing Wastewater Treatment Facility and Main Street Pumping Station as necessary enhance phosphorous removal and upgrade existing unit processes
is both in the public interest and necessary to protect the public health, and that to undertake this activity, it is necessary to apply for assistance; and
Whereas, the Department of Environmental Protection (the “Mass DEP”) and the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust (the “Trust”) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, pursuant to Chapter 21 and Chapter 29C of the General Laws of the Commonwealth (“Chapter 21” and “Chapter 29C”) are authorized to make loans to municipalities for the purpose of funding planning and construction activities relative to Water Pollution Abatement Projects; and
Whereas, the Applicant has examined the provisions of the Act, Chapter 21 and Chapter 29C, and believes it to be in the public interest to file a loan application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Selectmen as follows:
1. That the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized on behalf of the applicant to file applications and execute agreements for grant and/or loan assistance as well as furnishing such information, data and documents pertaining to the applicant for a grant(s) and/or loan(s) as may be required: and otherwise to act as the authorized representative of the Applicant in connection with this application;
That the purpose of said loan(s), if awarded, shall be to fund construction activities.
That if said award is made the Applicant agrees to pay those costs which constitute the required Applicant’s share of the project cost.
Selectmen to consider signing Chapter 90 Project Reimbursement Request and Environmental Punch List in the amount of $244,750.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to sign the punch list and reimbursement request.
9. Town Issues:
Mr. Parente mentioned that there might be an issue with the retaining wall on the construction project on Central Street and paving issue on Main Street by the rotary
Mr. Lucy expressed concern on the numerous potholes on Central Street by the Berlin Town line and noted that Governor Deval Patrick will be speaking at the Hudson High School on Tuesday April 24, 2007.
Mr. Leeber thanked everyone for the quick resolution of the vandalism on the Caboose and would like to see proactive steps taken to prevent future vandalism on the Trail.
10. Proclamations:
Selectmen to consider signing proclamation declaring May 5, 2007 as Sarcoma Awareness Day.
On a On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to sign the proclamation..
11. Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note correspondence.
12. Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to adjourn.
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