Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –December 28, 2009
Present were Messieurs Durant, Loura, Leeber, Parente, Blazar, and Cipriano. Ms. Santos was also present. Mr. Vereault was absent.
Public Session: December 14, 2009
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the minutes.
- Citizen’s Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct Tax Classification Hearing continued from their meetings of November 30, 2009 and December 14, 2009.
Ms. McIntyre, Chairman of the Board of Assessors, presented the Board with basic information about the value of properties in town and about the Board’s options with respect to choosing a classification factor for the CIP and Residential tax rates. Several members of the Chamber of Commerce and the Hudson Business Association were also present to speak in favor of the adoption of a lesser degree of classification than the maximum allowable shift.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to close the hearing.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 3-1 to approve a residential factor of 84.9013, resulting in a classification shift of 165% and residential and CIP tax rates of $13.02 and $25.30, respectively. The Board further acknowledged that such a decision resulted in an unutilized tax capacity of $4,575.26. Mr. Leeber Opposed.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a Taxi Driver’s license to Roberto Lopez driving for Sunshine Taxi.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approving the renewal of all licenses for applicants who have met all requisite conditions of renewal.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 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. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the license renewals contingent upon successful completion of all licensing requirements in the specified time period.
Selectmen to consider appointment of Kevin Santos as a Trustee of the Affordable Housing Fund.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to consider appointment of Antonio Loura as a Trustee of the Affordable Housing Fund.
Mr. Loura recused himself from participating in this action of the board. On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to consider approval of a contract for snow plowing and removal to Fossile Construction, Inc.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0-1 to approve the contract. Mr. Leeber abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of a contract in the amount of $11,800 (SQ)with Hancock Associates for preparation of bid documents and construction administration services for the development of the Sauta Athletic Field.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the contract.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign various changes orders with Seaver Construction in the total amount of $38,193 for a new contract price not to exceed $3,970,631.97.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the change orders.
Selectmen to consider sending a letter to the Office of the Inspector General requesting assistance in obtaining certain records pursuant to the Regulatory Agreement governing the Simrah Gardens comprehensive permit.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve signing and sending the letter.
Selectmen to consider voting to accept Chapter 183 of the Acts of 2009 to extend the time for mailing the actual tax bills for fiscal year 2010 until January 30, 2010.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to accept the provisions of Chapter 183 of the Acts of 2009 to extend the time for mailing the actual tax bills for fiscal year 2010 until January 30, 2010.
Mr. Leeber suggested that Comcast Representatives be invited to attend the next scheduled board meeting to discuss the recent notice of upcoming changes. The Board voted by a margin of 1-0-3.
Mr. Leeber also suggested that the Town consider creating Facebook and Twitter accounts.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to note correspondence.
Department |
Dept. Number |
Tab |
Requested Amount |
Motion |
Seconded |
Vote |
Board of Assessors |
1962 |
11 |
$102,250 |
Durant |
Loura |
4-0 |
Municipal Light Board |
1967 |
13 |
$3,900* |
Durant |
Loura |
4-0 |
Zoning Board of Appeals |
1963 |
12 |
$1,869 |
Parente |
Durant |
4-0 |
Planning Board |
1965 |
12 |
$6,803 |
Loura |
Durant |
4-0 |
Econ. Development Commission |
1968 |
12 |
$5,449 |
Loura |
Leeber |
4-0 |
Finance Committee |
1961 |
10 |
$881 |
Parente |
Leeber |
4-0 |
Historic District Commission |
1977 |
15 |
$500 |
Loura |
Parente |
4-0 |
Moderator |
1960 |
9 |
$110 |
Loura |
Durant |
4-0 |
Ft. Meadow Commission |
1971 |
14 |
$5,300 |
Durant |
Loura |
4-0 |
Lake Boon Commission |
1974 |
14 |
$1,728 |
Loura |
Durant |
4-0 |
Conservation Commission |
1964 |
20 |
$39,686 |
Parente |
Durant |
4-0 |
*$4,700 estimate submitted by the department.
On a motion by Mr. Leeber, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to adjourn.
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