Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –August 2, 2010
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Messieurs Loura, Parente, McGourty, Blazar and Cipriano. Ms. Santos was also present.
Public Session: July 12, 2010
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: July 12, 2010
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve the minutes.
Public Session: July 20, 2010
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve the minutes.
- Citizen’s Issues:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of an application by Norman Silva for a Taxi Driver’s License.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of an application by Michelle John-Baptiste d/b/a Big Mama Restaurant for a Common Victualler’s License.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of an application by Gina Mitlo for a Fortune Telling License.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Parente, to approve the license, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0.
Selectmen to consider approval of an application by JoAnne Butler for an Entertainment License at Cellucci Park for the Dana Farber Cancer Benefit.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of Amendment #2 to the contract with The Maguire Group, Inc. for project management services in the amount of $48,066.16.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve the amendment.
Selectmen to consider approval of award and authorization to sign contract with Putnam Pipe Corporation for the purchase of six hydrants at a total cost of $10,111.83 (LQ).
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve the signing of the contract.
Selectmen to consider approval of award and authorization to sign contract with Coulter Construction in the amount of $115,000 for the replacement of windows at the Public Library (SB).
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve the signing of the contract.
Selectmen to consider signing Chapter 90 Project Request Forms for the reconstruction of a portions Old North Road and Forest Avenue.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to sign the PRFs.
Selectmen to consider approval of Amendment #3 to the contract with AP Associates, Inc. for Brigham Hill Tank Construction Services in the amount of $16,800.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve signing of the amendment.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign Change Order #1 with Natgun Corporation in the amount of $21,540.74 for the construction of Brigham Hill Tank.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve the signing of CO#1.
Selectmen to consider approval of extending a portion of the 2-way zone on Church Street.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve the extension of the 2-way zone.
Mr. McGourty received inquiries regarding the Hudson Elks liquor License, specifically the outside serving area. Mr. Blazar stated the Hudson Elks only has approval to serve in their main building and the Pavilion area. Mr. Blazar also stated that in accordance with the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) current Patio Guidelines outside serving areas must be contiguous to the licensed premises and the licensee should have a view of the outside premises from inside. The pavilion does not meet either of these guidelines and would not have been approved by ABCC if requested today.
Mr. McGourty also requested an status on line painting, he feels that line painting should have been completed by now and that it should be done by Public Works. Mr. Blazar stated that the contract has been awarded, however the contractor has not started the project. Mr. Blazar offered to do a cost analysis for in house line painting.
Mr. McGourty asked if the Town has received any feedback from FEMA regarding the repairs to Palmeire Drive. Mr. Blazar is confident that the Town will receive funding.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to note correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0, by roll call, to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy, not to return to public session.
Document List August 2, 2010
Document |
Location |
application by Norman Silva for a Taxi Driver’s License.
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BOS Office |
application by Michelle John-Baptiste d/b/a Big Mama Restaurant for a Common Victualler’s License |
BOS Office |
application by Gina Mitlo for a Fortune Telling License.
|
BOS Office |
Application by JoAnne Butler for an Entertainment License |
BOS Office |
Amendment #2 to the contract with The Maguire Group, Inc. |
BOS Office |
Procurement sheet for the purchase of six hydrants |
BOS Office |
Procurement 7 bid sheet for window replacement |
BOS Office |
Letter from DHCD
|
BOS Office |
Memo from ITC’s recommendation on amending a portion of One Way Zone on Church Street |
BOS Office |
Letter from Mass DOT re: Storm Damage Inspections, Memo from DPW.
|
BOS Office |
Letter from Hudson Lock, LLC requesting Tax Abatement & Reply from Executive Assistant.
|
BOS Office |
DPW memo and Mass Highway Project Request Form for reconstruction of portions of Old North Road and Forest Avenue. |
BOS Office |
DPW memo and amendment #3 with AP Associates, Inc. |
BOS Office |
DPW memo and Natgun Corporation Change Order. |
BOS Office |
Letter from MEMA/DCR recommending funding for Brook Street Hazard Mitigation.
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BOS Office |
Letter from Mayor Nancy Stevens |
BOS Office |
Letter from DCR |
BOS Office |
ISO letter regarding fire suppression report |
BOS Office |
Memo from Jennifer Burke regarding parking issues at School Street |
BOS Office |
Email response to Greater Boston Real Estate Board regarding nomination to the Silas Felton Historic District |
BOS Office |
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