Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –June 4, 2012
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Vereault, Yates, Durant, McGourty, Lucy and Blazar. Mr. Cipriano, Ms. Santos
Public Session: May 21, 2012
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Yates opposed.
- Citizen’s Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to meet with Senator Eldridge and Representative Hogan.
Senator Eldridge and Representative Hogan reviewed recent initiatives and answered several questions from Board Members regarding various matters, including Chapter 90, CPA, Veterans Benefits and affordable housing. Mr. Yates invited Representative Hogan and Senator Eldridge to participate in the Master Plan Committee meetings.
Selectmen to consider approval of an outdoor entertainment license for a Circus to be held on July 2, 2012 at the Elks Pavilion at 91 Park Street between the hours of 4:30 and 7:30 PM.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. Yates the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the license contingent on the approval of all the Department Heads requirements, the Board also revised the operation hours to 4:30pm until 10:00pm. Mr. Durant abstained.
Selectmen to note the retirement of James O’Brien from his position of General Foreman in the Public Works Department.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note retirement and that an appropriate letter be sent to Mr. O’Brien.
Selectmen to consider approval of the reappointment of Eric Ahearn, Max E. McNealy, and Craig Berry as seasonal employees in 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 consider approval of the appointment of David Stephens as Interim Police Chief effective June 24, 2012.
There was lengthy discussion regarding appointing David Stephens as Interim Police Chief, the Chairman entertained comments of the public all of which spoke in favor or the appointment.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 3-2 to appoint Mr. David Stephens as Interim Police Chief effective June 24, 2012. Mr. McGourty and Mr. Yates opposed.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of additional seasonal employees for the Recreation Department.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the appointments. Mr. Durant abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of a contract with JSI Training and Research Institute, Inc. in the amount of $68,552 to provide regional health coordination services for the Metrowest Mass-in-Motion Collaborative.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contract.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign Change Order #1 with C.S.T. Construction in the amount of $1,950.00 for extra disposal cost for shingles for the Clubhouse Roof Repairs.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve change order #1 with C.S.T. Construction.
Selectmen to consider approval of a transfer of funds in the amount of $66,133 from the Group Health Insurance and Unemployment Insurance Accounts to the Police Salary account.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the transfer of funds. Mr. Yates abstained.
Mr. McGourty requested that the brush be cleared at the intersection of Bennett and Cox Street. Mr. McGourty also requested that the pot hole on Main Street be repaired and asked if the Internal Traffic Committee had reviewed the Crosswalk in front of Murphy Insurance Agency.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 by roll call to adjourn to executive session to obtain advice of Counsel and to return to public session.
The Board reconvened in public session.
On a motion by the Chairman, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 by roll call to go into executive session to discuss Personnel issues in accordance with M.G.L. 30A, Section 21, not to return to public session.
Document List – June 4, 2012
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: May 21, 2012 |
BOS Office |
Entertainment/Circus License application from the Hudson Elks Club |
BOS Office |
Memo from Tony Marques noting the retirement of James O’Brien |
BOS Office |
Memo reappointing seasonal employees for the Public Works Department |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding appointment of David Stephens as Interim Police Chief effective June 24, 2012 |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding appointments of additional seasonal employee for the Recreation Dept. |
BOS Office |
Contract for JSI Training and Research for health coordination services for Metrowest Mass-in-Motion Collaborative |
BOS Office |
Change Order #1 with C.S.T. for additional disposal cost for shingles in the Clubhouse roof repair project |
BOS Office |
Transfer of fund memo in the amount of $66,133 from Group health Insurance to unemployment Insurance Accounts to the Police Salary Account |
BOS Office |
Notice of Audit Findings for 173 Washington Street from Department of Environmental Protection |
BOS Office |
Community Preservation Committee Notice |
BOS Office |
Commendation letter to A/Lieutenant Gary Collins from Chief Blood |
BOS Office |
Letter of appreciation to Paul Blazar from Maurice DePalo, Chairman Town of Shrewsbury |
BOS Office |
Emails from Chief Braga addressing the complaints of Military vehicles on Hunter Avenue |
BOS Office |
Representative Hogan’s Initiatives & Events Memo |
BOS Office |
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