Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –June 16, 2008
1. Call to Order:
Present were Messieurs Parente, Loura, Leeber, Durant, Blazar and Cipriano. Also in attendance was Ms. Santos.
2. Minutes to be Approved:
Public Session: June 2, 2008
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: June 2, 2008
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, 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 on alleged violation of Alcohol Pouring License by the Horseshoe Pub.
Mr. Parente called opened the hearing and called upon Chief Braga to make his opening presentation. Chief Braga presented an opening statement in which he indicated that he expected to show that C.L.B., who was arrested and ultimately plead to sufficient facts, on a charge of Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the influence of Alcohol, had been served his last drink and was, in fact, overserved at the Horseshoe Pub on the evening of April 17, 2008.
On behalf of the Horseshoe pub were Nick and Al Pizzimento. Mr. Al Pizzimento stated that the C.L.B.i was in fact at their establishment and had been served three drinks.
Mr. Durant suggested that since Mr. Pizzemento was not disputing the testimony presented by Chief Braga, that the hearing be closed and the Board proceed with questions.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to close the hearing.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0-1 to issue a letter of reprimand to be placed in the Horseshoe Pub’s license file. Mr. Leeber abstained.
5. Licenses:
6. Personnel:
Selectmen to consider approval of Non-Union Salary Scale Cost of Living Adjustment for FY09.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the COLA.
Selectmen to consider reappointment of Paul Blazar as Executive Assistant for a term to expire on June 30, 2011.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the reappointment.
7. Contracts:
Selectmen to consider authorizing the signing of a contract with ARC for the provision of Addiction Referral Services.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the signing of the contract.
Selectmen to consider authorizing the signing of a contract with Glenn Davis in an amount not to exceed $10,000 (LQ) for Rehabilitation Specialist Services for the FY07 CDBG Façade Program Grant.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the signing of the contract.
Selectmen to consider approval of amendment of facade grant award to Hair by Chaves from $25,000 to an amount not to exceed $35,000.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the amendment to the award.
Selectmen to consider authorizing the signing of amendment #1 to the contract with Graham/Meus Architects in the amount of $4,500 for a feasibility analysis of a Geothermal Heating/Cooling System for the Senior Center.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the signing of the amendment to the contract.
Selectmen to consider authorizing the signing of a contract with P.J. Albert, Inc. in the amount of $223,806 (LB) for the reconstruction of 2,700 linear feet of Giasson & Walnut Streets.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the signing of the contract.
8. General:
Selectmen to consider approval of water and sewer rates for bills issued during FY09.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the rates per 100 Cubic Feet as follows: SEWER: $3.52 Water: Ascending block rates as detailed below:
Block |
Rates |
0-1500* |
2.27 |
1501-3000 |
2.61 |
3001-5000 |
2.65 |
5001-15000 |
2.70 |
15001+ |
2.75 |
Selectmen to consider implementation of mandatory water conservation measures.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0-1 to approve the implementation of a Level IV Water Conservation Status calling for alternate day outdoor water usage between the hours of 7:00 PM and 7:00 AM only. Even numbered houses on Sunday/Wednesday/Friday and odd numbered houses on Tuesday/Thursday/ Saturday. Mr. Leeber abstained.
Selectmen to consider acceptance of a gift valued at $65,253.32 from Hudson Youth Baseball for the erection of Outdoor Lighting at the O’Donnell Fields.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to accept the gift.
Selectmen to consider approval of location of Stop Signs at the intersection of Stratton Drive at Stratton Rd. (Southbound).
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the installation of the stop signs.
Selectmen to consider approval of transfer pursuant to MGL Chapter 44 § 33B of $58,153 from the Police Salary Account to the Police Expense Account.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the transfer.
9. Town Issues:
10. Proclamations:
11. Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to note correspondence.
12. Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to adjourn.
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