Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –December 29, 2008
Present were Messieurs Parente, Durant, Leeber, Loura, and Blazar. Also present was Ms. Santos. Mr. Lucy arrived after item 2b.
Public Session: December 15, 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: December 15, 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 once again requested the Board waive the interest on his water & sewer bills. Mr. Parente stated that the Board was unable to waive the fees.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct previously continued 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.
Ms. Julie Campbell, the applicant was present and stated that they have decided to not go forward with the alter premises application. Ms. Campbell requested that Board approve the renewal of the Liquor License at this time. She has an appointment with a prospective buyer on January 6, 2009.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to renew the license and schedule a hearing of non-renewal of License for February 9, 2009, should a transfer of license application not be received by January 23, 2009. Mr. Leeber opposed.
Selectmen to conduct non-renewal hearing on Fox Auto Group Class II Dealership License.
The applicant was not present.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted a margin of 5-0 not to renew the Class II Dealership License for Fox Auto Group due to several citizens complaints and non payment of real estate taxes.
Selectmen to consider approval of 2nd list of 2009 license renewals for all licensee’s that have meet all the requirements.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve license renewals. Mr. Parente abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Common Victualler License for Rosemary’s Special Occasions, LLC at 577 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to note resignation of Robert Regan from the Police Department.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note resignation.
Selectmen to consider amending contract with McGuire Group in the amount of $5,297 for a total contract price not to exceed $134,326.70 for construction testing in the Senior Center Project.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the amendment.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with Chris Merrill Excavation and Trucking for Snow Hauling and Plowing.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to award the contract.
Selectmen to consider approval of Mutual Aid Agreement among Public Health Agencies in Emergency Preparedness Region 4A.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the agreement.
Mr. Leeber requested that DPW address the issue on Causeway Street, due to weather conditions there is some erosion on the side of the Road by the Town line, he suggested barriers be installed for safety.
- Proclamations:
- 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.
Selectmen to review various departmental FY10 Budget recommendations:
Department |
Dept. Number |
Tab |
Requested Amount |
Motion |
Second
|
Vote |
Selectmen |
1220 |
5 |
$13,585 |
Parente |
Leeber |
5-0 |
Executive Assistant |
1230 |
6 |
$386,830 |
Parente |
Leeber |
5-0 |
Election /TM |
1231 |
6 |
$22,466 |
Lucy |
Leeber |
5-0 |
Legal Services |
1235 |
6 |
$185,000 |
Lucy |
Leeber |
5-0 |
Town Buildings |
1236 |
6 |
$197,291 |
Leeber |
Loura |
5-0 |
Personnel Expense |
1237 |
6 |
$14,753 |
Parente |
Loura |
5-0 |
Debt Service |
7100 |
26 |
$4,848,696 |
Parente |
Leeber |
5-0 |
Retirement/Pensions |
9110 |
27 |
$3,423,032 |
Parente |
Loura |
5-0 |
Health Insurance |
9140 |
28 |
$3,537,251 |
Loura |
Parente |
5-0 |
General Insurance |
9141 |
29 |
$654,744 |
Parente |
Lucy |
5-0 |
Health Services |
5100 |
21 |
$112,989 |
Parente |
Durant |
5-0 |
Finance Department |
1330 |
7 |
$777,387 |
Parente |
Leeber |
5-0 |
Library |
6100 |
24 |
$651,988 |
Parente |
Lucy |
5-0 |
Town Clerk |
1610 |
8 |
$125,576 |
Parente |
Loura |
5-0 |
Inspections |
2410 |
19 |
$148,817 |
Loura |
Leeber |
5-0 |
Council on Aging |
5410 |
22 |
$196,999 |
Parente |
Lucy |
5-0 |
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
The Board voted unanimously by roll call to adjourn to executive session, not to return to public session to discuss collective bargaining.
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