Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –August 23, 2010
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Messieurs Loura, Vereault, McGourty, Blazar and Cipriano. Ms. Santos was also present
Public Session: August 2, 2010
On a motion by Mr. Loura, Seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 2-0-2 to approve the minutes. Mr. Vereault and Mr. Durant abstained.
Executive Session: August 2, 2010
On a motion by Mr. Durant, Seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 2-0-2 to approve the minutes. Mr. Vereault and Mr. Durant abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of Common Victualler’s License for Ronaldo P. Roza d/b/a Downtown Bistro 140 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted a margin of 4-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of Outdoor Entertainment License for the Portuguese Club for the Lady of Fatima Festival at 13 Port Street September 11 from 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM; September 12 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the license with an 11:00pm closing on 9/11/10 and hours as requested on 9/12/10.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 2-1-1 to adopt a policy as the local licensing authority to not issue outside entertainment licenses beyond 11:00pm. Mr. Vereault opposed the motion and Mr. Durant abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointments of Cameron Lavoie and Derek Palatino as Auxiliary Firefighters.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted a margin of 4-0 to approve the appointments.
Selectmen to consider appointment of Clerks And Wardens for the 7 Voting Precincts.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted a margin of 4-0 to approve the appointments.
Selectmen to consider appointment of a Real Estate representative to the Silas Felton Historic District Commission.
The Board received a letter from James Quinn, Chairman of the Silas Felton District Commission recommending Mr. Donald Weaver be appointed as a new member of the Silas Felton District Commission.
Both Mr. Weaver and Ms. Kristin Gray-Lembo , the second nominee from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors, were present. Ms. Gray-Lembo stated her belief that she was the more qualified of the two nominees, and that she should have been recommended, and should be appointed to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Durant stated the Greater Boston Association of Realtors submitted two qualified candidates and the Historic Commission recommended Mr. Weaver, which he will support.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 3-1 to appoint Mr. Donald Weaver. Mr. Vereault opposed the motion.
Selectmen to consider approval of award and authorization to sign contract with EH Perkins Construction, Inc. in the amount of $301,344 (LB) for the reconstruction of portions of Old North Road and Forest Avenue.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the contract.
Selectmen to consider approval of contract amendment with New England Cleaning Systems in the increased amount of $7,112 due to the expansion of the Senior Center.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the contract amendment.
Selectmen to consider approval of award and authorization to sign contract with Granite State Minerals, Inc. in the amount of $56.97/ton (LB) for road salt for FY11.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the contract.
Selectmen to consider approval of award and authorization to sign contract with SOM Construction Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $79,497 (LB) for the replacement of the Library roof.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the contract.
Selectmen to consider approval of award and authorization to sign contract with DMH Electrical in the amount of $7,993 (LQ) for additional electrical work at the Senior Center.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the contract.
Selectmen to consider signing Regulatory Agreement for the Habitat House.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to sign the Regulatory Agreement.
Selectmen to consider signing the Warrant for the September 14, 2010 State Primary Election.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to sign the Warrant.
Selectmen to consider authorizing the signing of DCAM Evaluations for various contractors involved in the Senior Center Project.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the signing of the DCAM Evaluations.
Selectmen to consider waiving right of first refusal to purchase 3 Blueberry Lane.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to waive the right of first refusal.
Mr. McGourty would like to request a joint meeting with the Cemetery Commission to discuss doing repairs to the shed. Mr. Blazar suggested that if the meeting related to the building located at the cemetery a request for inclusion in the Capital Plan might be a more appropriate route to follow.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a proclamation declaring October 24, 2010 as United Nations Day.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to issue the proclamation.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to note correspondence.
Mr. Durant noted receipt of a letter complaining about noise from Intel and stated that he was pleased to read that Intel is working on solving this problem.
Mr. Durant also suggested that the Board send a letter to the Honorable Robert Mulligan stating their objection to the proposed relocation the Marlborough District Court to Ayer or Concord.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to send a letter to Robert Mulligan.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to adjourn. .
Document List
Document |
Location |
BOS Minutes 8/2/10 |
BOS Office |
BOS Executive Session Minutes 8/2/10 |
Not Available |
Common Victualler’s License Application for Ronaldo P. Roza |
BOS Office |
Outdoor Entertainment License Application for the Portuguese Club |
BOS Office |
List of Clerks & Wardens recommended for appointment |
BOS Office |
Letter from the Greater Boston Real Estate Board nominating two realtors. |
BOS Office |
Procurement sheet for Roadway Reconstruction |
BOS Office |
Memorandum re: Cleaning Services Contract Amendment. |
BOS Office |
Procurement sheet for Road Salt |
BOS Office |
Procurement sheet for Library Roof replacement. |
BOS Office |
Procurement sheet for Senior Center Electrical work. |
BOS Office |
Regulatory Agreement for Habitat House |
BOS Office |
State Primary Warrant |
BOS Office |
DCAM Evaluations for contractors on the Senior Center Project. |
BOS Office |
Letter to Sylvain Desnoyers waiving right of first refusal. |
BOS Office |
United Nations Proclamation |
BOS Office |
Letter from the Town Clerk regarding the location of precinct 7. |
BOS Office |
Letter from the EA to Chief Justice Mulligan re: possible relocation of the Marlborough District Court. |
BOS Office |
Letter from State Senator Eldridge to Chief Justice Mulligan re: possible relocation of the Marlborough District Court. |
BOS Office |
Letter from MMA re: Statewide Essay Contest. |
BOS Office |
Letter from Sharon Engel re: noise at INTEL |
BOS Office |
Letter from Lowell City Manager re: Home Rule Petition. |
BOS Office |
Letter from PERAC re: Early Retirement Incentive Program. |
BOS Office |
Letter from State Senator Eldridge re: Legislative Accomplishments. |
BOS Office |
Reply Letter to Mr. David Marcheterre regarding odor complaint at 277 Central Street. |
BOS Office |
Letter of recommendation from Silas Felton Historic Commission recommending Mr. Donald Weaver |
BOS Office |
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