Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –December 17, 2007
1. Call to Order:
Present were Messieurs Parente, Loura, Leeber, Lucy, Blazar, and Cipriano. Ms. Ciccolo and Ms. Santos were also present. Mr. Durant arrived after item 2b.
2. Minutes to be Approved:
Public Session: December 3, 2007
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: December 3, 2007
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the minutes.
3. Citizen’s Issues:
Mr. Andy Massa of 50 Michigan Drive asked the Board what is the process for public input on cell tower leases. Mr. Blazar stated that Requests for Proposals are advertised and public hearings are scheduled for public input. Mr. Massa requested that abutters be notified of such hearings.
4. Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to meet with Carol Baribeau, Regional Director of Public Affairs for Verizon to discuss FIOS service for Hudson.
Ms. Carol Baribeau informed the Board that Verizon is planning to offer FIOS service in Hudson. Verizon is expecting to have the above ground portion completed by the third quarter in 2008 (August). Ms. Baribeau requested the Board notify the Department of Telecommunication & Cable (DTC) of it’s intention to initiate the cable licensing process with Verizon; request that the Cable Television Division waive the required sixty day filing deadline and also request a waiver of the requirement to advertise in national trade journal, should the Board be interested in commencing the licensing process. The Board unanimously agreed to initiate the process.
5. Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of change in owner from Pak Chan to Tich Vuong on the Common Victualler’s License issued to Mandarin Taste Restaurant.
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 approval of a Common Victualler’s License for Victor’s Fifties Diner, Inc. at 19-21 Washington Street.
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 approval of license renewals for licensees who have met all requirements for renewal.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license renewals.
Selectmen to consider prospective approval of license renewals for licensees who meet all requirements for renewal by year end.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license renewals once they meet all the requirements.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Transient Vendor’s License for TAP Enterprises to conduct a Tool & General Merchandise Sale at the VFW Post 1027 at 3 Palmieri Drive on January 23, 2008 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license for a two day tool sale on January 2, and January 3, 2008.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Taxi Driver’s License for Clifford Darko, driving for Sunshine Taxi.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of a one-day suspension of the package store alcohol license held by the Lake Boone General Store to take place on January 2, 2008.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the license suspension. Mr. Durant opposed.
Selectmen to consider approval of a one-day suspension of the package store alcohol license held by the Buscemi’s Convenience Store to take place on January 1, 2008.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the license suspension. Mr. Durant opposed.
Selectmen to consider approval of a one-day suspension of the alcohol pouring license held by the Back Bay Restaurant of Hudson to take place on December 25, 2007.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the license suspension. Mr. Durant opposed.
Selectmen to consider approval of a one-day suspension of the alcohol pouring license held by the Charter Oak Country Club to take place on January 8, 2008.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the license suspension. Mr. Durant opposed.
6. Personnel:
Selectmen to consider approval of reappointments of various members of Boards and Committees whose terms expire on December 31, 2007, and who have expressed a desire to be reappointed.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the re-appointments. Mr. Durant abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Jack Bertonassi as an Auxiliary Firefighter.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Mathew LaBossiere as permanent, full time Firefighter.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Brenda Palmisano as an Assistant Circulation Librarian.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointment.
7. Contracts:
Selectmen to consider authorizing the signing of an amendment to the lease with STC Six Company for its premises at the Popes Hill Water Tank site.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the amendment. Mr. Lucy opposed.
Selectmen to consider authorization to sign contract with Topaz Engineering Supply, Inc. (LQ) in the amount of $14,319 for a large format Scanner/Copier/Printer.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contract.
8. General:
Selectmen to consider approving the placement of a Proposition 2 ½ Debt Exclusion Question on the February 5 Special Town Election Ballot, for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Senior Center.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the Proposition 2 ½ Debt Exclusion question on the ballot.
Selectmen to consider awarding façade grants to Arthur Redding for restoration of exterior to the Toohey’s Pharmacy building in the amount of $30,000, and to Natalia Moreira for restoration of the exterior of 93 – 99 Main Street in the amount of $25,000, contingent upon applicant following appropriate procedures and requirements.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the façade grants.
9. Town Issues:
Mr. Parente requested clarification on the parking rules & regulations for the South Street municipal parking lot. Mr. Blazar stated that the South Street lot has an area where overnight parking is allowed, but owners must remove their vehicles prior to 7:00am to allow for snow removal.
Mr. Loura stated that the drive to mail box in front of the Chamber of Commerce on Church Street is usually full by the end of the day, he requested the Executive Assistant’s office mention this issue to the Hudson Post Office.
Mr. David Melo of 28 Broad Street wanted to inform the Board of a snow removal issue on Broad Street, Mr. Melo stated that the snow is being placed on private property and he has safety concerns. Mr. Loura requested the Executive Assistant to notify Public Works of Mr. Melo’s concerns.
10. Proclamations:
11. Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to support the use of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to acquire land adjacent to the O’Donnell fields. Mr. Durant abstained
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to support the use of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds for the Senior Center construction (historic elements).
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note correspondence.
12. Budget Hearings:
Executive Assistant to present FY09 Budget for the Town of Hudson. Board of Selectmen to review specific department budgets as follows:
Department Dept. Number Tab Requested Amount BOS Recommendation Motion Second Vote
BOS 1220 5 $13,523 $13,523 Loura Parente 5-0
EA 1230 6 $372,755 $372,755 Loura Durant 5-0
Election/TM 1231 6 $49,007 $49,007 Loura Durant 4-1 Lucy opposed
Legal 1235 6 $185,000 $185,000 Loura Leeber 5-0
Town Bldgs. 1236 6 $204,544 $204,544 Lucy Loura 5-0
Personnel 1237 6 $14,753 $14,753 Leeber Loura 5-0
Debt Service 7100 26 $3,690,850 $3,690,850 Leeber Loura 5-0
Pensions 9110 27 $3,113,687 $3,113,687 Loura Leeber 4-1 Lucy opposed
Health Insurance 9140 28 $3,517,426 $3,517,426 Loura Durant 3-2 Lucy, Durant opposed
General Insurance 9141 29 $633,275 $633,275 Loura Leeber 4-0-1 Durant Abstained
Finance Dept. / Information Tech. 1330 7 $785,452 $785,452 Loura Durant 3-2 Lucy, Leeber opposed
Library 6100 24 $638,256 $638,256 Loura Parente 4-1 Leeber opposed
Town Clerk & Board of Registrars 1610 8 $127,121 $127,121 Parente Loura 4-1 Lucy opposed
Police 2100 17 $2,762,191 $2,762,191 Loura Parente 4-1 Lucy opposed
Building Inspection 2410 19 $147,114 $147,114 Loura Parente 3-2 Lucy, Leeber opposed
Council on Aging 5410 22 $190,218 $190,218 Loura Parente 4-1 Lucy opposed
Board of Health 5100 20 $97,138 $97,138 Sonny Loura 4-1 Durant opposed
Veterans 5441 23 $101,854 $101,854 Loura Durant 5-0
13. Executive Session
The Board voted unanimously by roll call to adjourn to executive session, not to return to public session, to discuss matters pertaining to Real Property, Pending Litigation and contract negotiations.
14. Adjourn
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