Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –January 23, 2012
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: January 9, 2012
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the minutes of January 9, 2011 as corrected
- Citizen’s Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to review proposals received for the town’s non-issued all-alcohol pouring license.
Mr. Vereault explained that the Town has advertised an RFP for a non-issued all-alcohol pouring license available in Town. Two proposals were submitted; one by Railtrail Flatbread Co., and the other by Sakura Restaurant. Representatives from Railtrail Flatbread were present and addressed the Board. Michael Kasseris and Karim El-Gamal outlined their business concept for the Selectmen. Mr. Kasseris noted that this will be a classic, contemporary, rustic family restaurant. There is an area in the back of the space which can be utilized as a function area. Mr. El-Gamal noted that members of his family have held liquor licenses in the past and they are both familiar with the rules, regulations and responsibilities, however, this will be the first license for both
Mr. Kasseris and Mr. El-Gamal. Mr. Vereault asked how many people they will employ. Mr. Kasseris said approximately 10. The restaurant will be located at 31-33 Main Street.
Mr. Durant asked if the applicants foresee at any time using the all-alcohol license to turn the business into a pub or tavern. Mr. Kasseris was insistent that the restaurant will always remain a family destination. Mr. Durant then asked if they would both be named on the license. Mr. Kasseris said yes.
Mr. Yates noted the letter in support of this proposal. The letter dated January 21, 2012 was written by Hudson resident Dave Tinglof who is a police officer in the Town of Weston.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to formally invite Mr. Kasseris and Mr. Al-Gamal to submit an application for the non-issued all-alcohol pouring license.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a taxi drivers license to Richard L. Veo, Jr. driving for Sunshine Taxi.
Mr. Durant made a motion, the motion was not seconded.
Selectmen to consider approval of a One-Day Beer & Wine Pouring License for The Buffet Way to be used at the Roller Kingdom for a private party on February 1, 2012 from 6:00 PM until 11:00 PM.
On a motion by Mr. Yates , seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the One-Day Beer & Wine Pouring License to The Buffet Way.
Selectmen to note lateral civil service transfer of Patrolman James Peters to the Braintree Police Department.
On a motion by Mr. Durant , seconded by Mr. Yates , the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to note the transfer of Patrolman James Peters.
Selectmen to consider approval of project reimbursement request and final report for the reconstruction of Packard Street.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the project reimbursement request and final report for the reconstruction of Packard Street.
Selectmen to consider approval of Change Order #1 and Change Order #2 in the Bonazzoli Site Soil Remediation Project in the amount of $21,650 for the removal, backfilling, and replacement where necessary of transite pipe.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve Change Order #1 in the Bonazzoli Site Soil Remediation Project.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign Change Order #2 in the Rolling Lane Sewer Project in the amount of $43,499.28 for various items of additional excavation and repair work.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve and authorized signing Change Order #2 in the Rolling Lane Sewer Project.
Selectmen to sign the Warrant for the Presidential Primary to be held on March 6, 2012.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to sign the Warrant for the Presidential Primary to be held on March 6, 2012.
Selectmen to consider acceptance of a deed in lieu of foreclosure for a parcel of land on Middle Road as approved at the Town Meeting held on November 11, 2011.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to accept the deed in lieu of foreclosure.
Department |
Dept. Number |
TAB |
Request |
Motion |
Seconded |
Vote |
Public Works: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Administration/Central |
4210 |
16 |
$769,381 |
Durant |
McGourty |
4-0 |
Parks / Cemetery / Forestry |
4212 |
16 |
$531,824 |
Durant |
McGourty |
4-0 |
Streets |
4215 |
16 |
$764,133 |
Durant |
McGourty |
4-0 |
Vehicle |
4219 |
16 |
$310,230 |
Durant |
McGourty |
4-0 |
Highway Snow & Ice |
4230 |
16 |
$326,953 |
Durant |
McGourty |
4-0 |
Sewer Collection / Disposal |
4400 |
16 |
$1,955,423 |
Durant |
McGourty |
4-0 |
Water Department |
4500 |
16 |
$1,419,562 |
Durant |
McGourty |
4-0 |
Fire Department |
2200 |
18 |
$2,817,699 |
Durant |
Yates |
4-0 |
Police Department |
2100 |
17 |
$3,067,615 |
|
|
|
Recreation & Park Commission |
6300 |
25 |
$285,101 |
Vereault |
McGourty |
4-0 |
Capital Plan |
---- |
4 |
$818,027 |
McGourty |
Yates |
3-1 |
The Board discussed the budget for the Police Department and the money that has been budgeted for the vacant Lieutenant position. Atty. Cipriano suggested that the Board consult with labor counsel in Executive Session to answer some lingering questions regarding this before voting on the budget.
Mr. Durant asked that it be noted on the record that Mr. Yates remained at the table during discussions of the Police budget and left only when the voting began. Mr. Yates did not participate in any discussion prior to leaving the table.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 2-1, Mr. Durant opposed (vehemently) to pass over the vote until the Board consults with labor counsel.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 3-1, Mr. Durant opposed, to meet on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 to vote on the Police department budget.
- Town Issues:
- 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.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Document List – January 23, 2012
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes January 9, 2012 |
BOS Office |
Proposals from Sakura Restaurant & Rail Trail Flatbread |
BOS Office |
Taxi Cab Driver License Application from Richard Leo & Sunshine Taxi |
BOS Office |
One Day Beer & Wine Pouring License Application from Buffet Way to be used at Roller Kingdom |
BOS Office |
Memo from Chief of Police re: transfer of Patrolman James Peter to the Braintree Police Dept. |
BOS Office |
Project Reimbursement Request for the reconstruction of Packard Street |
BOS Office |
Change Order #1 for the Bonazzoli Site Soil Remediation Project |
BOS Office |
Change Order #2 for the Rolling Lane Sewer Project |
BOS Office |
Presidential Primary Warrant to be held March 6, 2012 |
BOS Office |
Deed for Middle Road |
BOS Office |
FY2013 Budget and Capital Plan Documents |
BOS Office |
AVRVHS budget notice as voted by the AVRVHS District |
BOS Office |
Revised application for Comprehensive Permit by Cabot Ridge Apartments |
BOS Office |
Correspondence from Brian S. Dempsey, State Representative regarding Status of the FY2013 budget |
BOS Office |
Mirick O’Connell response to Questions from Board of Selectmen’s meeting of 1-9-12 |
BOS Office |
Letter of recommendation from David Tinglof for the Rail Trail Flat Bread All Alcohol Pouring License Proposal |
BOS Office |
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