Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes – October 6, 2003
Present were Messieurs Leeber, Loura, Durant, Lucy, Resendes, Blazar, and Cipriano. Also present was Ms. Santos.
Public Session: September 22, 2003
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Durant abstained from the vote.
- Citizen’s Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct hearing on an application made by IanThomas Corporation d/b/a Horseshoe Pub to “Alter its Premises” to include its new addition in its alcohol serving area.
The Chairman opened the hearing and solicited comments from Board members and/or members of the Public. Messieurs Nicholas and Alan Pizzimento were present to answer questions.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Resendes, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to close the hearing.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the plan for the new premises.
Selectmen to consider granting Common Victualler license to Clarisse Lapierre d/b/a Apsley Street Meat and Variety.
Ms. LaPierre was present as petitioner.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider Pledge of Liquor License request made by McMee, Inc. d/b/a Options at 40 Washington Street.
Ms. Cordeiro was present on behalf of McMee, Inc.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the pledge of license.
Selectmen to consider granting Entertainment and Transient Vendor licenses to the Park Commission for Pumpkin Fest 2003 to be held October 18th & 19th.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the licenses as requested.
Selectmen to review proposals for the available Wine and Malt Pouring License.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Resendes, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to encourage a formal application from The Mystik for the vacant beer and wine pouring license.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Christine Nadeau to the position of Part-time Senior Clerk in the Town Clerk’s Office.
Ms. Nadeau and Ms. Risser were both present. On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to consider authorizing signing of a contract with JM Cook Co. Inc. in the amount of $5,400 for stump and wood products grinding on site. (LQ).
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to authorize signing of the contract.
Selectmen to authorize Chairman to sign USEPA NPDES Stormwater General Permit Application.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to authorize the Chair to sign.
Selectmen to consider adopting amendments to Traffic Rules and Orders making Wheeler Rd. unidirectional and subject to a 20 MPH speed limit from Broad Street to Forest Avenue for the duration of the Broad Street Bridge Project to be effective upon publication.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the changes as noted. Mr. Leeber opposed the motion.
- Town Issues:
- Proclamations:
Selectmen to make proclamation honoring “Portugal 73” in its 30th year of radio operations.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve issuance of the proclamation.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Leeber, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 by roll call to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to pending litigation and collective bargaining strategy, not to return to public session.
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