Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –September 12, 2011
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Messieurs Durant, Vereault, McGourty, Yates, Blazar. Ms. Santos was also present
Public Session: August 22, 2011
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the minutes as amended by Mr. Yates (delete the word Plant from where it stated Shawmut and Plant Avenue in the Town issues section).
Executive Session: August 22, 2011
The Chairman moved and the Board voted by a margin of 3-0-1 to approve the executive session minutes of August 22, 2011. Mr. Yates was not present for the entire executive session, therefore abstained.
Executive Session: July 11, 2011
The Chairman moved and the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the executive session minutes of July 11, 2011.
- Citizen’s Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct a public hearing to consider approval of the transfer, pledge of license, and pledge of inventory of the All Alcohol Pouring License from Applebee’s Restaurant North to Apple New England LLC at 222 Washington St.
Mr. Gregory Demakis, a representative for Applebee’s was present and briefed the board on the Applebee’s transaction and requested the approval of the transfer, pledge of license and pledge of inventory.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the transfer as requested by Mr. Demakis.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Hawker/Peddler License to Fredy Estrada d/b/a/ Hot Dog Heaven.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of a one-day Alcohol License for a fundraiser, A Day for Nellie, to be held at the Hudson Elks Pavilion on Sunday September 18 from 12:00 to 8:00 PM.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Taxi Driver’s License for Peter Faulring driving for Sunshine Taxi.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Taxi Driver’s License for Christine Crue driving for Sunshine Taxi.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of changes to the Town of Hudson Personnel Regulations and salary schedule pertaining to Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Captain(s) within the Hudson Police Department.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the changes to the Town of Hudson Personnel Regulations and salary schedule pertaining to Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Captain(s) of the Hudson Police Department.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Santino Parente from the Economic Development Committee.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to note the resignation of Mr. Parente.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign contract with Tetra Tech, Inc. in the amount of $183,650 for Phase I LSP consulting services including preparing bid and other documents necessary for the management and clean-up of the property at 173 Washington St.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the contract with Tetra Tech, Inc.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with C N Wood Co., Inc. in the amount of $156,000 for an Elgin Pelican Dual Street Sweeper.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the contract with C N Wood Co., Inc.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with Arrow Fence Co., Inc. in the amount of $20,364 (LB) for Sauta Cornfield Athletic Field Fencing.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the contract with Arrow Fence Co., Inc.
Selectmen to accept a Quitclaim Deed for the property at 173 Washington St. acquired by purchase on August 12, 2011.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the Quitclaim Deed for the property at 173 Washington Street. Mr. Yates requested a copy of the recorded deed and a copy of the title insurance.
Selectmen to consider approval of the placement of Stop Signs on Bennett Street at Cox Street and on Vinal Street at Bennett Street.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the placement of the Stop signs.
Selectmen to consider ratification of Water Betterments on Murphy and White Pond Roads and Parmenter and Hosmer Streets as well as Sewer Betterments on Forest Avenue, Woodrow Street, and Birchwood Drive.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0-1 to approve the Water Betterment for Parmenter Road. Mr. Vereault abstained because he lives on Parmenter Road.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the Water Betterment for Murphy Road, White Pond Road, and Hosmer Street.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the Sewer Betterments for Forest Avenue, Woodrow Street, and Birchwood Drive.
Selectmen to consider adoption of MGL Chapter 40 §4K, The Statewide Public Works Mutual Aid Law.
The Chairman moved and the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to adopt MGL Chapter 40 Section 4K.
Selectmen to discuss the Personnel Board.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to table the discussion on the Personnel Board until their meeting of 9-26-11 due to Attorney Cipriano not being present.
Mr. Durant, Mr. Vereault, Mr. McGourty and Mr. Yates all spoke highly of the September 11th ceremony at the Fire Department and Mr. McGourty requested a letter of thanks be sent to all the staff that participated in the planning of the ceremony.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a Proclamation recognizing United Nations Day on October 24th.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to issue the proclamation.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to adjourn.
Document List – 9-12-11
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: 8/22/11 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes: 8/22/11 |
BOS Office- unreleased |
Executive Session Minutes: 7/11/11 |
BOS Office –unreleased |
License Transfer application and supporting Documents from Applebee’s Restaurant |
BOS Office |
License Application for Hawker/Peddler from Fredy Estrada |
BOS Office |
License Application for Taxi Driver from Sunshine Taxi for Peter Faulring |
BOS Office |
License Application for Taxi Driver from Sunshine Taxi for Christine Crue |
BOS Office |
Memorandum re: Police Non-union Superior Officer Compensation |
BOS Office |
Memo from Town Clerk re: resignation of Santino Parente |
BOS Office |
Proposal from Tetra Tech for Management of clean-up for 173 Washington Street |
BOS Office |
Procurement & proposal for Sauta Cornfield Athletic Field Fencing |
BOS Office |
Procurement & proposal documents for Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper from CN Wood Co., Inc. |
BOS Office |
Quitclaim Deed for 173 Washington Street |
BOS Office |
Memo from ITC recommending the placement of Stop Signs at Bennett & Cox and Vinal & Bennett |
BOS Office |
Water Betterments ratification for Murphy & White pond Roads and Parmenter and Hosmer Streets and Sewer Betterments on Forest Ave and Woodrow Street and Birchwood Drive |
BOS Office |
MGL Chapter 40 section 4K, The Statewide Public Works Mutual Aid Law |
BOS Office |
United nations Day Proclamation |
BOS Office |
Draft of Community Garden Concept Support Letter |
BOS Office |
Letter from State DPH Commissioner lobbying for local health Dept. budgets |
BOS Office |
Letter from the Secretary of State approving new precinct delineations |
BOS Office |
Letter from Town of Needham seeking support of it’s Board Chairman, Moe Handel, for an at-large, Town seat on the Boston MPO |
BOS Office |
Copy of letter to Tony Marques thanking him for constructing the Public Safety Communications Tower Foundation |
BOS Office |
Application confirmation from MAPC for Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning Grant |
BOS Office |
Letter to MAPC re: support for the MAGIC Suburban Mobility Transit Study Phase II |
BOS Office |
Letter from Mary Jo Nawrocki, Superintendent-Director re: Repair Project Update for the Assabet Valley Regional Vocational School District |
BOS Office |
Draft of 11/21/11 Special Town Meeting Warrant |
BOS Office |
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