Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –June 7, 2010
Present were Messieurs Loura, Parente, Durant, Vereault, McGourty, Blazar, and Cipriano. Ms. Santos was also present.
Public Session: May 17, 2010
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
Public Session: May 26, 2010
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: May 26, 2010
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
- Citizen’s Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to hold a joint meeting with the Cemetery Commission to consider appointment of a new member.
Mr. Girard and Mr. Bowen joined the Board. On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Durant, the name of George McGee was placed into nomination. On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Boards voted by a margin of 7-0 to close nominations. On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Boards voted by a margin of 7-0 to appoint Mr. McGee.
Selectmen to consider issuing a Common Victualler License to Loucas Coumitas d/b/a Café 577 at 577 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider appointments of seasonal employees for the Recreation Department.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointments.
Selectmen to consider appointments of seasonal employees for the Public Works Department.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointments.
Selectmen to consider appointing Walter Correia as an additional substitute Bus Driver for the Senior Center.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to note resignation of Hugo G. Guidotti, Jr. from the Board of Registrars.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note the resignation.
Selectmen to consider scheduling a joint meeting with the Park Commission to appoint a new member to fill vacancy.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to set the joint meeting for June 21 at 7:00 PM.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign contract with Groundwater Analytical in the amount of $8,016 (LB) for water quality testing and reporting services.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve signing the contract.
Selectmen to consider award of Centennial Beach and Wood Park Concession rights to Juniper Farms at 49.0.% of gross sale.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the award.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a warrant, pursuant to Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 3-2 to approve the issuance of the warrant. Mr. Vereault and Mr. McGourty opposed.
Selectmen to consider allowing CHAPA to switch to the universal deed rider for 250 Main Street, Unit 310.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the change in the deed rider.
Mr. Parente stated that he feels privileged to serve on the Board since 2004 and he expects all members either elected or appointment to serve on Commissions or Boards for the Town of Hudson to be respectful of all citizens. Mr. Parente and Mr. Vereault both stated that they will consider their appointments and re-appointments of Board members more carefully in the future.
Mr. Durant commented on the number of complaints from the May 30th Elks event, he feels that for an event that size the complaints were less than the thought. Mr. McGourty patrolled the neighborhood at the end of the event and stated that it was orderly with so many people leaving at once. The major complaint was the noise from the helicopters.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to adjourn.
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