Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –December 1, 2008
Present were Messieurs Parente, Durant, Leeber, Loura, Blazar, and Cipriano. Also present was Ms. Santos. Mr. Lucy arrived after item 2b.
Public Session: November 3, 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: November 3, 2008
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the minutes.
Mr. Claudinor Salomao of 1 Brent Drive, wanted to inform the Board of his issue with his water & sewer bills. He claimed that he did not receive the bills and therefore does not think it’s fair to have to pay for interest charged to his accounts.
Mr. Mark Calvanese of 8 Champlain Drive, has concerns with the Saratoga Cell Tower proposal that was approved by the Zoning Board and the Planning Board. He requested that the Board revamp the overlay district not to allow cell towers in residential areas of Town.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct annual Tax Classification Hearing.
Present for the Tax Classification hearing were Christine Pratt, Chairman, Brian Bowen and Joanne McIntyre. Ms. Pratt made a brief presentation on the changes in values over the past year, the impacts of those changes on the tax rates to be established, and the options that the Selectmen had in selecting a classification factor. After some discussion among Board members, Mr. Lucy moved and Mr. Leeber seconded a multiplier of 1.7500, the Board voted by a margin of 2-3. Mr. Loura, Mr. Parente and Mr. Durant opposed.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 3-2 for a residential factor of .850213 with the CIP multiplier of 1.6865, the Board also acknowledged the unutilized tax capacity of $381,898.82. Mr. Lucy and Mr. Leeber opposed.
Selectmen to conduct hearing on an application for the underground storage of flammables at 256 Washington Street (Lot 3 Technology Drive).
Attorney Paul Giannetti was present to represent Stop & Shop, the applicant. Attorney Giannetti made a brief statement outlining the application request. Board members had several question, which were addressed by the representatives for Stop & Shop.
Mr. Lee Murphy of 416 Main Street, Mr. Tom Walsh of Brentonwood Drive and Mr. Marty Libby of 1 Lower Road, all voiced their safety concerns for this project.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 3-1-1 to approve the application. Mr. Leeber opposed and Mr. Parente abstained.
Selectmen to conduct hearing on an application for the Alteration of Premises for the All Alcohol Pouring License held by the Bar Lunch located at 169 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to continue the hearing to December 15, 2008 per the applicants request.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Tammy Coughlan as a Principal Clerk in the Treasurer’s Office retroactive to 11/20/08.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointments of Fall and Winter Employees in the Recreation Department.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointments.
Selectmen to note resignation of Misty Wisuri as a Reserve Police Officer.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note resignation.
Selectmen to consider approval of contract with Juniper Farms, Inc. in the amount of $11,980 (LQ) for the repair of the boiler at the Gates Pond Water Treatment Facility.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contract.
Selectmen to consider authorizing the signing of a contract with Seaver Construction, Inc. in the amount of $3,816,000 (LB) for the expansion and renovation of the Senior Center. Said authorization to include add alternates 1,2, and 3.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contract.
Selectmen to consider approval of funding plan for the Public Access Cable TV studio at the High School.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve funding. Mr. Lucy opposed.
Selectmen to consider granting and accepting deeds and the filing of an ANR plan with the town of Berlin in conjunction with a land swap with Highland Commons as approved by Town Meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the request.
Selectmen to consider acceptance of a sidewalk easement on Technology Drive in conjunction with the Walgreen’s development as approved by Town Meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to accept the sidewalk easement.
Selectmen to consider approval of Mutual Aid Agreement with the communities represented by the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (CEMLEC).
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the agreement.
Selectmen to consider eliminating parking on the Northerly side of Pleasant Street from Lincoln to Church Street.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the request.
Selectmen to consider signing a notice of waiver of rights and non-exercise of option to purchase property at 497 Main street pursuant to MGL Chapter 61A.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the waiver. Mr. Leeber opposed.
Mr. Leeber discussed his concerns with the intersection of Tower Street and Main.
Mr. Parente suggested that some street light be turned off for the purpose of conserving funds.
Mr. Loura requested that the timing of the lights at the intersection of Cox and Main be reviewed by DPW.
Selectmen to issue proclamation honoring Peggy DeMarco for her 34 years at the Hudson Library.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to issue the proclamation.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note correspondence.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
The Board voted unanimously by roll call to adjourn to executive session, not to return to public session to discuss the value of real property.
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