Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –November 22, 2010
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Messieurs Loura, Parente, Durant, Vereault, McGourty, Blazar and Cipriano. Ms. Burke was also present.
Public Session: November 1, 2010
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: November 1, 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 meet with Laura Medrano from US Census Bureau to present a plaque to Joan Wordell for her efforts during the 2010 Census.
Ms. Medrano was present and thanked Joan Wordell and her staff for all their hard work during the 2010 Census. She also presented the Town Clerk with a plaque.
Selectmen to conduct a Class II License revocation hearing with Mr. Leo Bertolami d/b/a Autoplex Companies, LLC located at 8 Coolidge Street.
There was a brief discussion by the Board members, Mr. McGourty asked if Mr. Bertolami had been notified at his home address. Mr. Blazar stated that he had been notified at the address on file.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to revoke the license. Mr. McGourty abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of a License to the Hudson Elks for the Sale of Christmas Trees & Wreaths at 91 Park Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Hackney License to Mark A. Braga driving for Sunshine Taxi.
Mr. Mark Braga was present and asked the Board to approve his license request.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 4-1-0 not to approve the license based on the information they had received. Mr. Durant opposed.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointments of Winter Employees and volunteers by the Park Commission.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointments.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Baystate Water Works in the amount of $10,775.40 for the purchase of Drain Pipes.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parente, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contract.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign contracts for the 2010-2011 snow plowing and snow removal services.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approved the contracts.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign various changes orders with Seaver Construction in the total amount of $15,495.00 for a new contract price not to exceed $4,310,677.97.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the change orders.
Selectmen to consider amending a contract with Coulter Construction in the amount of $74,535 for window replacement at the Hudson Public Library.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contract.
Selectmen to consider amending the Traffic Rules & Regulations by adding the following language:
ARTICLE V- DIRECTION TRAFFIC MOVEMENT / SECTION 1: One Way Streets Upon the following streets or parts of streets vehicular traffic shall move only in the direction indicated:
RAILROAD AVENUE
Westerly from Church Street to the intersection of Pope Street.
The Board had concerns regarding the new parking spaces being all day parking. They requested that ITC look into limited duration parking, possibly 4 hours. They also expressed concern regarding the adjacent walkway and the potential for vehicles to enter. They asked the ITC to look at adding bollards on the walkway for safety.
On a motion by Mr. Loura, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve amending the Traffic Rules & Regulations.
Mr. Parente asked that Senator Eldridge and Representative Hogan be asked to attend an upcoming meeting. He also noted that the advertisement for Tax Classification Hearing has the incorrect date. Mr. Blazar confirmed that the newspaper advertisement had the correct date of hearing, which is 12/6/10.
Mr. Durant asked about the instructions for disposing of fluorescent light bulbs and if Board of health has any solutions. Mr. Blazar informed the Board that the Board of Health Agent is actively engaged in working on a solution.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board noted correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Loura, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0, by roll call vote, to enter executive session, not to return to public session to discuss non-union, contract bargaining strategy.
Document List
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes 11/1/10 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes 11/1/10 |
BOS Office |
Email from Laura Medrano, US Census Bureau |
BOS Office |
Hearing Notice, bond cancellation notice for Autoplex LLC |
BOS Office |
License Application from the Hudson Elks |
BOS Office |
License application from Sunshine Taxi |
BOS Office |
Memo from Recreation Dept. and list of proposed Winter Employees |
BOS Office |
Memo, procurement & quotes for the purchase of Drain Pipes |
BOS Office |
Memo, bid sheets for 2010-2011 snow plowing & snow removal |
BOS Office |
Memo, Change Orders for Seaver Constructions |
Community Development Office |
Memo, contract amendment for Coulter Construction |
Community Development Office |
Memo from Jennifer Burke, Town Planner regarding ITC recommendations |
BOS Office |
Letter from Ms. Linda Coldrick |
BOS Office |
Letter from Mr. Andrew Coldrick |
BOS Office |
Letter from Chief Braga to Andrew Coldrick |
BOS Office |
Redacted copy of Andrew Coldrick letter dated 11/1/10 to the Board as provided by Town’s Attorneys. |
BOS Office |
MassDEP correspondence regarding UAW & RGPCD adjustments. |
BOS Office |
Email from Ann Hurd, Intel representative on update of noise complaints |
BOS Office |
Intel Press Release |
BOS Office |
Memo from Jennifer Burke, Planning Director regarding Mr. Fran Brewer, Hunder Ave. |
BOS Office |
Advisory from ABCC regarding Alcoholic Energy Drinks |
BOS Office |
Email from Senator Eldridge Office regarding scheduling a meeting with the Board |
BOS Office |
Copy of Legal Advertisement for Tax Classification hearing for 2010 |
BOS Office |
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