Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –September 21, 2009
Present were Messieurs Durant, Loura, Leeber, Parente, Vereault, Blazar and Cipriano. Ms. Santos was also in attendance.
Public Session: August 31, 2009
On a Motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: August 31, 2009
On a Motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
Mr. Arthur Redding of 3 Redco Road stated his dissatisfaction with Boards decision to rescind the No Left Turn from Main Street onto Houghton Court and further requested the Board re-consider their vote.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to meet jointly with the Hudson Housing Authority to fill vacancy on an interim basis until the Town Election of May 11, 2010.
Present for the Hudson Housing Authority were Mr. Duplisea, Leandres, White and Mr. Mercuri.
On a Motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 9-0 to appoint Mr. Steve Mikula to the Hudson Housing Authority until May 11, 2010.
Selectmen to consider approval of Live Entertainment, Transient Vendor and One Day Wine & Malt Pouring Licenses for the Town of Hudson Park Commission in conjunction with the 12th annual Pumpkin Fest at Morgan Bowl on Saturday October 17, 2009 from 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
On a Motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve all licenses.
Selectmen to consider approval of Taxi Driver’s License to Jonathan E. Davis driving for Sunshine Taxi.
On a Motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to passover.
Selectmen to consider appointing Kevin Dick as W-2 Laborer for the Public Works Department.
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 appointment of Brian Antonioli as W-6 Water Treatment Plant Operator for the Public Works Department.
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 appointing Amanda Chesna as Senior Clerk for the Fire Department.
On a Motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to note resignation of Melissa Bryce from the Fire Department.
On a Motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note resignation.
Selectmen to consider amending contract with Tetra Tech Rizzo in the amount of $3,900 for a new total contract price of $75,450.
On a Motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the amendment. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with Insituform of Hampden in the amount of $76,150 (LB) for the relining of 2,150 LF of sewer mains on portions of Apsley, Giasson and Main Streets and Stratton Drive.
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 award and authorization to sign an extension of contract with Granite State Minerals, Inc. for the FY10 Salt supply.
On a Motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the extension of contract.
Selectmen to consider the approval and authorization to sign Change Orders totaling $16,073.00 to Seaver Construction for additional work on the Senior Center renovation-expansion project.
On a Motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the Change Orders. Mr. Leeber abstained.
Selectmen to consider awarding a façade grant in the maximum amount of $55,682.16 to Patrick Manzo at 154 Main St. under the Town’s Façade Improvement Program.
On a Motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to award the grant. Mr. Parente abstained.
Selectmen to consider the approval and authorization to sign change order #1 in the town’s contract with Glen Davis in an amount not to exceed $13,528 for design and construction management services to be performed in conjunction with 154 Main St. façade project.
On a Motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the change orders. Mr. Parente abstained.
Selectmen to consider signing the warrant for the November 16, 2009 Special Town Meeting.
On a Motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to sign the November 16, 2009 Special Town Meeting Warrant and to sponsor articles 1-3 and 5-9.
- Town Issues:
- Proclamation:
Selectmen to consider proclaiming October 24, 2009 as “United Nations Day”.
Mr. Blazar requested that this item be put on hold..
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a Motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note correspondence.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a Motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to adjourn.
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