Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes–November 14, 2011
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Messieurs Durant, Vereault, McGourty, Yates, Blazar, and Cipriano. Ms. Santos was also present
Public Session: October 17, 2011 Selectmen to consider amending the minutes of the meeting held on October 17, 2011 by including under Item 6 (B), Personnel, the expiration date of November 18, 2014 to the term of appointment for the Town Accountant.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the minutes as amended.
Public Session: October 31, 2011
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted by a margin of 3-1. Mr. Yates abstained, he was not present for entire meeting.
Mr. Jim McKenna of 34 Seneca Drive, announced the School Spirit Race to be held on 11/26/11 at the Hudson Elks and welcomed everyone to participate.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of a transfer of the Common Victualler’s License held by KFC US Properties, Inc. at 282 Washington St. to D.E. Foods, LLC d/b/a KFC/Taco Bell.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the transfer of license.
Selectmen to consider approval of a license for William Carr to sell Christmas Trees & Wreaths at 31 Washington Street from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM beginning on November 26, 2011.
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 issuing a request for proposals from parties interesting in applying for the All Alcohol Poring License formerly held by the Santa Barbara Pub.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to issue an RFP for an All Alcohol Pouring License with notation that business to be located in the downtown area would be viewed as favorable.
Selectmen to consider approval of entertainment and transient vendor licenses for the Hudson Business Association in conjunction with the Downtown Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Mr. Yates disclosed that he is a member of the Hudson Business Association, however he does not have any financial interest in the Association.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the licenses.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of John Cain as a Deputy Electrical Inspector.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to note the resignation of John Murphy from the Historical Commission.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to note the resignation and an appropriate letter be sent to Mr. Murphy.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Felipe Tavares as Auxiliary Fire Fighter.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to consider approval of additional contracts for snow plowing and/or hauling.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 2-1-1 to approve the contracts. Mr. Durant Opposed, Mr. Yates Abstained.
Selectmen to consider petitioning the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to approve a truck exclusion from Summer, Winter, Water, & Loring Streets, with alternate routes designated as Broad St. to Main St. to Vila do Porto Blvd. to Grove St. to Cherry St.; and Technology Drive to Reed Road to Marlborough Street to Forest Ave. to Bonazzoli Drive.
Mr. McGourty disclosed that he works for Mass DOT.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 3-0-1 to petition MASS DOT for the truck exclusion as presented. Mr. Durant abstained.
Selectmen to consider acceptance of a new 14 passenger, wheelchair accessible van as a gift from the Friends of the Senior Center to the Council on Aging.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to accept the gift as presented.
Mr. Yates wanted to acknowledge the Veterans Department for the presentation and the parade and requested a letter of thanks be sent. Mr. Durant also wanted to thank Mr. Brian Stearns for a wonderful event.
Mr. Durant commended the Public Works staff for their efforts in the brush cleanup. He also, thanked Ms. Sue Dunnell for the invitation to attend in the School Department budget subcommittee meetings.
Mr. Durant noted that he had not filed a disclosure with the Town Clerks office, stating that he is a customer of the Avidia Bank. Mr. Durant will file the disclosure this week in order to be able to sign the town’s warrants.
Mr. Vereault stated that the brush pick up schedule is available on the Town’s website and thanked Chief Blood for having the ladder truck participate in the Veterans Day parade.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a proclamation to the 125th Quartermaster Company Massachusetts National Guard.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to issue the proclamation. Mr. Yates, Mr. Durant and Mr. McGourty will attend the event.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to note correspondence.
The Board voted unanimously by roll call to enter into executive session, not to return to public session, to discuss collective bargaining, as the discussion of these matters in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the town.
Document List – November 14, 2011
Document |
Location |
Amended Minutes 10/17/11 |
BOS Office |
Public Session Minutes 10/31/11 |
BOS Office |
License Application from D.E. Foods, LLC d/b/a KFC/Taco Bell |
BOS Office |
License Application from William Carr for Sale of Christmas Trees at 31 Washington St. |
BOS Office |
Memo re: appointment of John Cain as Deputy Electrical Inspector |
BOS Office |
Memo re: resignation of John Murphy from Historical Commission |
BOS Office |
Memo re: approval of Felipe Tavares as Auxiliary Fire Fighter |
BOS Office |
Memo, bid sheet re: snow plowing & snow hauling contracts |
BOS Office |
Memo, Map re: Truck exclusion from Summer, Winter, Water & Loring street |
BOS Office |
Letter re: acceptance of 14 passenger van from Friends of the Senior Center |
BOS Office
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Email invitation to the Board of Selectmen et alia to attend meetings of the School Committee Budget Subcommittee |
BOS Office |
Memorandum detailing emergency management communication protocol with the Light & Power Department |
BOS Office |
Letter from Town Counsel regarding the signing of warrants and payrolls |
BOS Office |
Email from Attorney Hill re: Hudson v. Coolidge Greene |
BOS Office |
Letter of commendation to Police Officers Lambert, Russell, Vroom, and Peters as well as Detective Perry, Captain Stephens, and Dispatcher Bryce |
BOS Office |
Invitation from MAPC to seminar of Municipal Health Insurance Reform |
BOS Office |
Email testimonials about the Hudson Public Library |
BOS Office |
Notice of fee changes from Comcast |
BOS Office |
Notice of application availability for funding by the Community Preservation Committee |
BOS Office |
Results of MPO elections from MAPC |
BOS Office |
Business solicitation from Integrity Investigations & Consulting |
BOS Office |
List of all boards, Committees, Commissions members whose term expire on 12/31/2011 as well as list of e-mail and phone numbers for Board Chairs, elected or appointed |
BOS Office |
Invitation from Assabet Valley Technical High to the Third Annual Legislators’ Breakfast to be held on Monday November 28, 2011 |
BOS Office |
Copy of proclamation for the 125th Quartermaster Company Massachusetts National Guard |
BOS Office |
Email & application from Hudson Business Assoc. for Entertainment & Vendor License for the Holiday Downtown Stroll on 12/3/11 |
BOS Office |
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