Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes–August 1, 2011
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Messieurs Vereault, Yates, McGourty, Blazar, and Cipriano. Mr. Durant was absent.
Public Session: July 11, 2011
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: July 11, 2011
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to pass over this item.
- Citizen’s Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to meet in joint session with the Board of Health to appoint a replacement to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dale Nadeau.
Mr. Saart and Ms. Emmons as well as Mr. Wong, the Board of Health Agent were present. Also present were Dan Ehntholt, James Murphy and Nancy Golder, all of whom had expressed a willingness to serve until the next election. Ms. Golder withdrew her application at the meeting, and Messieurs Ehntholt and Murphy briefly addressed their qualifications to the Boards.
Mr. Vereault opened the floor to nominations and Mr. Saart moved, and Ms. Emmons seconded the nomination of Mr. Ehntholt. There were no further nominations. Mr. Vereault closed nominations and called for the vote, which was unanimous in favor of Mr. Ehntholt.
Selectmen to consider approval of a one-day outdoor entertainment license for a Youth Football & Cheerleading Jamboree at the Riverside Park on August 21, 2011 from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of two one-day outdoor entertainment licenses for The Hudson Portuguese Club Lady of Fatima Feast on September 10, 2011 from 8:00 PM until 11:00 PM, and on September 11, 2011 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve the licenses.
Selectmen to consider reappointment of Michelle Ciccolo as the Hudson representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to a term ending August 26, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to make the appointment.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointments of Wardens & Clerks for the seven precincts in Hudson to terms expiring August 31, 2012.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to table this item until August 22, 2011.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Purchase & Sales Agreement for the Property located at 173 Washington St.
On a motion by the Chairman, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve and sign the Purchase & Sales Agreement.
On a motion by the Chairman, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to enter into an agreement with MassDOT to reimburse the Town for costs incurred in relocating tenants at 173 Washington Street.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with MassDevelopment to receive funds for on-site remediation at 173 Washington St.
On a motion by the Chairman, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve and sign the MOA.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with John Hoadley & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $9,892.56 (LQ) for the purchase of six fire hydrants.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to authorize signing the contract.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with Mark Altman & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $.14/bill (LQ) for the printing, stuffing and mailing of approximately 50,000 real estate and water & sewer bills.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to authorize signing the contract.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with Beth Grossman R.D, LDN, d/b/a MA Food Safety Training, for Public Health Licensed Food Establishment Inspection Services at the following rates (LQ):
Full Service Restaurants |
$65/inspection |
Church Kitchens, Pizza Shops, Sandwich Shops, Mobile Vendors, Residential Kitchens |
$40/inspection |
Supermarkets |
$125/inspection |
Re-inspections, Retail Food Stores |
$25/inspection |
Meeting/Administrative Hearing/FBI Investigation |
$60/hour |
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to authorize signing the contract.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with Lazaro Paving Co. in the amount of $412,156 (LB) for the reconstruction & reclamation of Packard Street.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to authorize signing the contract.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with F.G. Sullivan Co. in the amount of $33,268 (LB) for cleaning and redevelopment of Chestnut Wells #1 & 3.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to authorize signing the contract.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with Taylor & Lloyd in the amount of $6,168.47 (LQ) for Engine Overhaul for a 2002 International.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to authorize signing the contract.
Selectmen to consider calling a special election to fill the vacancy on the Board of Selectmen resulting from the resignation of Santino Parente.
Messieurs Vereault, Yates, and McGourty all indicated that they believed that a special election represented an unnecessary cost, but that the petition process offered an opportunity for citizens to call for an election if they thought it important. Mr. Durant submitted comments by email, as he was not at the meeting, in which he presented reasons in favor of holding the election.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to take no action on this matter at this time.
Selectmen to consider signing a HUD grant agreement for $105,818 to be paid to the Hudson Housing Authority to benefit the Norma Oliver Village at Glen Road.
On a motion by the Chairman, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve and sign the agreement.
Selectmen to sign Water Pollution Abatement Bond with the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust in the amount of $213,864 for the completion and closeout of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve and sign the bond.
Mr. Yates raised the issue of cigarette smoking at Centennial Beach and sought a vote from the Board providing conceptual support for a community garden. On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a 3-0 margin to provide such an expression of support.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
Mr. Yates made mention of several items of correspondence including the Development Proposal by Conroy development, the notice from DHCD that Hudson did not receive a CDBG grant this year, the retirement of Jan Patterson from the Arts Alliance, the notice from Comcast regarding the Internet Essentials Program, and the Grand Opening of the Super Wal-Mart. Mr. Vereault noted the correspondence from the Committee To Keep the Fifth District Intact.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to note correspondence.
- Executive Session:
- Adjournment:
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Document List – August 1, 2011
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes 7/11/11 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes 7/11/11 |
BOS Office-unreleased |
Committee Interest cards: James Murphy & Daniel Entholt |
BOS Office |
Out Door Entertainment License Application from Youth Football |
BOS Office |
Out Door Entertainment License application from the Hudson Portuguese Club |
BOS Office |
Memo from Town Clerk re: MAPC reappointment of Michelle Ciccolo |
BOS Office |
Memo From Town Clerk regarding appointments of Wardens & Clerks |
BOS Office |
Purchase & Sales Agreement for 173 Washington Street |
BOS Office |
MOA from MassDevelopment for on-site remediation at 173 Washington Street |
BOS Office |
Memo & Procurement from DPW for purchase of Fire Hydrants |
BOS Office |
Procurement for Food Inspectional Services |
BOS Office |
Memo & Procurement from DPW for reconstruction & reclamation of Packard Street |
BOS Office |
Memo & Procurement for Cleaning & redevelopment of Chestnut Wells #1&3 |
BOS Office |
Procurement for Printing & mailing of Real Estate, Water & Sewer bills |
BOS Office |
Memo & Procurement for Engine Overhaul for a 2002 International |
BOS Office |
HUD Grant Agreement for the Hudson Housing Authority |
BOS Office |
2001 & 2004 List of Board & Committees Liaison Assignments |
BOS Office |
Letter from MassHousing re: Site Approval Application filed by Conroy Development Corporation |
BOS Office |
Single Audit Act Auditor’s Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 |
BOS Office |
Letter of appreciation to Santino Parente |
BOS Office |
Invitation from the Committee to Keep the Fifth District Intact |
BOS Office |
Memo from ITC re: Grove St. truck exclusion |
BOS Office |
Notice from CDBG re:FY11 Funding decision |
BOS Office |
Letter from Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Veteran’s Services |
BOS Office |
Letter to Finnegan’s Pub re: report of being named as the last server by an individual later convicted of Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol |
BOS Office |
Letter from Jan Patterson announcing her retirement |
BOS Office |
Letter from COMCAST re: The Internet Essentials Program |
BOS Office |
Letter [confidential] to Jonathan Silverstein |
BOS Office |
Town of Hudson Water System Map – June 2011 |
BOS Office |
Email from Mr. Durant re: Special Election. |
BOS Office |
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