Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –May 16, 2011
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Messieurs Parente, Durant, Vereault, McGourty, Yates, Blazar, and Cipriano. Ms. Santos was also present
Mr. Parente called the meeting to order and opened the floor to nominations for Chair.
Mr. McGourty nominated Mr. Vereault for Chairman. There being no further nominations, Mr. Parente closed nominations and the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to appoint Mr. Vereault as Chairman.
Mr. Vereault assumed the Chair, and opened nominations for Vice Chairman. Mr. McGourty nominated Mr. Parente as Vice Chairman. There being no further nominations, Mr. Vereault closed nominations and the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve Mr. Parente as Vice Chairman.
Mr. Vereault opened nominations for Clerk. Mr. McGourty nominated Mr. Yates as Clerk. There being no further nominations, Mr. Vereault closed nominations and the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve Mr. Yates as Clerk.
Public Session: April 11, 2011
The Board voted by a margin of 3-2 to approve the public session minutes of April 11, 2011. Mr. Vereault and Mr. McGourty opposed.
Executive Session: April 11, 2011
The Board voted by a margin of 3-0-2 to approve the Executive session minutes of April 11, 2011. Mr. Parente and Mr. Yates abstained.
Public Session: April 25, 2011
The voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of April 25, 2011. Mr. Parented abstained.
Mrs. Laura Elsheimer of 40 Grove Street requested that trucks be excluded from Summer and Grove Streets due to the road not being wide enough for the trucks to turn onto Forest Avenue. Ms Elsheimer submitted pictures to the Board showing damage to her property purportedly resulting from trucks failing to negotiate the roadway in that area. The matter was referred to the Internal Traffic Committee for its review and recommendations.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct utility pole hearing to consider relocation pole on Palmieri Drive.
Mr. Kennedy from the Light & Power Department was present and explained the need for the relocation of the pole on Palmieri Drive.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the petition for the relocation of the pole.
Selectmen to consider approval of a 2nd Hand Merchandise Dealer License to Michael Kurbs doing business as Penny-Wise at 42 Washington.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license contingent on an Occupancy Permit being granted by the Building Department.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Hackney License for Nathan C. Foster driving for Sunshine Taxi.
The Board voted by a margin of 0-3-2 not to approve the license. Mr. Yates and Mr. Durant abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Hackney License for Michael Fox driving for Sunshine Taxi.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the license. Mr. Durant abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Hackney License for Chassan H. Fahad driving for Sunshine Taxi.
Mr. Thomas Elsheimer, Owner of Sunshine Taxi, withdrew the application.
Selectmen to approve appointments of Seasonal employees for the Public Works Department.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointments.
Selectmen to approve appointments of Seasonal employees for the Recreation Department.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointments.
Selectmen to approve appointment of Peter Pistorino as part-time employee for the Kennedy Middle School Building Committee until December 31, 2011.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the appointment. Mr. McGourty opposed.
Selectmen to consider designating members of the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals as Special Municipal Employees.
Mr. Yates had concerns and asked if Town Counsel could review the request and advise the Board thereon. This item was passed over until the next board meeting.
Selectmen to approve the promotion of Kenneth Blood to W-7 Head Mechanic for the Department of Public Works.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the promotion.
Selectmen to approve appointment of Leonard Belli to the Kennedy School Building Committee.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign contract with P.J. Albert Inc. in the amount of $514,315 for the reconstruction of Cottage & Wilson Streets.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contract.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign contracts for various materials used by the Department of Public Works (All LB).
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contracts.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign contract amendment #1 with Pro-AV Systems, Inc. in the amount of $2,892.00 for Audio Visual equipment for the Senior Center.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contract amendment.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign contract amendment #1 with Green Acres Landscaping & Construction in the amount of $42,900 for the installation of an irrigation system for Sauta Cornfield.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contract amendment.
Selectmen to consider signing Purchase, Sale and Settlement Agreement with G. Bonazzoli & Sons, Inc. for 173 Washington Street.
This item was withdrawn by the Executive Assistant, as the final draft had not been received from Counsel.
Selectmen to sign Sewer Betterments Order for Birchwood Drive, Forest Avenue and Woodrow Street.
This item was withdrawn by the Executive Assistant as Counsel wished to review the form of the order.
Selectmen to sign Water Betterments Order for Hosmer Street, Murphy, Parmenter and White Pond Roads.
This item was withdrawn by the Executive Assistant as Counsel wished to review the form of the order.
Selectmen to consider executing Land Damage Agreements from Mass DOT for Route 85 project.
On a motion by Mr. Parente, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to sign the land damage agreements. Mr. McGourty abstained.
Mr. Durant welcomed Mr. Yates to the Board and thanked Mr. Loura for his 12 year of service.
Mr. Yates suggested a joint meeting with the School Committee Member be scheduled for either 6/6/11 or 6/20/11. Mr. Vereault requested that the meeting be scheduled for the earliest of those dates on which most members could be present.
Mr. Yates read the following, which will be on file with the Town Clerks Office.
“As required by law, and in order to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest, I am hereby disclosing in writing that, as I have done in the past relative to being a member of the Hudson School Committee, I have three (3) family members that are employed by the Town of Hudson. My wife, Erin T. Yates, and my brother, Robert L. Yates, are employed by the Hudson Public Schools. My brother, John F. Yates, is employed by the Hudson Police Department. Therefore, under certain circumstances I will be abstaining from votes that relate to matters that
could affect any of there individuals financially.”
Mr. Yates requested analyses of the Budgets for Community Development, Planning Department and the Community Preservation Committee as well as Fire Department staffing, as they compare with other similar communities.
Mr. Parente suggested that the Town look into the idea of online reporting for potholes and posting of the street cleaning schedule. He also requested an updated street repair schedule.
Mr. Yates thanked the Executive Assistant for providing the cost analysis on road repairs and stated that he would not support an override to do road repairs.
Mr. McGourty requested a status on Brigham Street to Chapin Road repair as well as repairs on Main Street and line painting, he also requested an analysis of the cost of line painting being done by public works. Mr. Blazar will provide Mr. McGourty with the cost analysis that was previously done per Mr. McGourty’s request.
Mr. Vereault suggested an acknowledgment letter be sent to Mr. Loura for his 12 years of service on the Board. Mr. Vereault had some questions regarding the Sauta Farms Condominiums and the use of the Cranberry well. He noted the invitation that the Board received to march in the Memorial Day parade and he also noted that the mandatory regulations for crowd managers will take effect on June 1, 2011.
Mr. Vereault suggested that all Board members compile a list of 10 issues and or goals that they would like to discuss at the next meeting. He also asked that the Executive Assistant meet with Department Heads to look into a blight by-law. Mr. Cipriano stated that he has requested a sample by-law from the Attorney General’s office.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 by roll call to adjourn to Executive Session, not to return to public session, to discuss matters related to pending litigation, Collective Bargaining and the value of real property, as the discussion of these matters in open session may have a detrimental effect on bargaining on the litigating position of the town.
Document List
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes 4/11/11 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes 4/11/11 |
BOS Office |
Public Session Minutes 4/25/11 |
BOS Office |
Joint Petition from Light & Power for pole relocation |
BOS Office |
License Application from Penny-Wise |
BOS Office |
License Application from Sunshine Taxi for Nathan Foster |
BOS Office |
License Application from Sunshine Taxi for Michael Fox |
BOS Office |
License Application from Sunshine Taxi for Chassan Fahad |
BOS Office |
Memo from Director of Public Work |
BOS Office |
Memo from Director of Recreation |
BOS Office |
Memo from EA regarding appointment of Peter Pistorino |
BOS Office |
Letter from Joseph Peznola |
BOS Office |
Memo from DPW Director requesting appointment of Kenneth Blood |
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Memo, Procurement from DPW and bid results |
BOS Office |
Memo, Procurements and Bid Results for various material for Public works |
BOS Office |
Memo requesting amendment #1 for Pro-AV Systems, Inc. for audio equipment for Senior Center |
BOS Office |
Memo requesting amendment #1 for Green Acres Landscaping for irrigation systems at Sauta Cornfield |
BOS Office |
P&S and Settlement Agreement for property at 173 Washington Street |
BOS Office |
Ltr DCR regarding Dam Safety and Public Works response |
BOS Office |
Email from Lynn Tokarczyk regarding Affordable Interior Systems |
BOS Office |
Email from Ann Hurd, Intel regarding update on noise complaints |
BOS Office |
Form 200,300 & 400 for Comcast Cable Communications, LLC |
BOS Office |
Forms 200 & 300 for Verizon New England Inc. |
BOS Office |
Revised Board of Selectmen’s Annual Meeting Schedule |
BOS Office |
Sewer Betterment documents for Birchwood Drive, Forest Ave and Woodrow Street |
BOS Office |
Water Betterment documents for Hosmer Street, Murphy, Parmenter and White Pond Roads |
BOS Office |
Notice from 495//MetroWest Development Compact Regional Study. |
BOS Office |
Notice from Town Clerk of vacancy in the School Committee |
BOS Office |
Financial analysis of road repair override |
BOS Office |
Land Damage Agreements from Mass DOT |
BOS Office |
Letter from Saint Michael School |
BOS Office |
Pictures submitted by Mrs. Elsheimer regarding property damage on Grove Street |
BOS Office |
Disclosure Statement from Mr. Christopher Yates |
BOS Office |
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