Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –June 18, 2012
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Yates, Durant, McGourty, Lucy and Blazar. Mr. Cipriano, and Ms. Santos were also present.
Public Session: June 4, 2012
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: June 4, 2012 Session One
On a motion by Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: June 4, 2012 Session Two
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to Passover this item until further discussion in executive session.
Lee Murphy, Main Street asked the Board if they had any plans to place a blight article on the upcoming Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Yates stated that the by-law has failed at Town Meeting several times as it has been difficult to get the language of the article into sufficient legal form for it to pass. Mr. Blazar noted that this is not being considered internally at this time.
Jay Murphy, 91 Fort Meadow Drive asked why the appointment of Sergeant Crippen is not on the agenda. Mr. Lucy stated that this item will be on the agenda for the July 9, 2012 meeting. Mr. Durant stated that he would like to be assured that this will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting as he is not comfortable with this position going unfilled for too long. Mr. Yates noted that it is the Chairman who sets the agenda. Mr. Lucy agreed that he would like to see this item on the next agenda.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of transfer of Common Victualler’s License for Juliana’s Italian Kitchen from Jerald Smith to Nicholas Chunias.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Hackney License Steven Galeski driving for Sunshine Taxi.
Mr. Lucy noted that there are some issues that suggests, this license not be granted.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 3-1 to approve the license. Mr. Lucy opposed.
Selectmen to consider approval of transfer of Common Victualler’s License for Yummy Yummy Restaurant from Xing Qi Zhao to Liang Chen.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the license transfer.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Hawker/Peddler license to Orlando Estrada d/b/a Hot Dog Heavenly at 240 Washington St.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 40-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of a one day Entertainment License for Hudson Youth Baseball to conduct a Fireworks Display on July 13, 2012 (July 14 rain date) at Riverside Park at approximately 9:00 PM.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointments of seasonal employees at the Department of Public Works: Ryan Szreffer, David Meuse, Jeffrey Pike, Jr., Matt Lambert, Michael Fahey, and Beau Lirette.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the appointments.
Selectmen to consider the reappointment of Alexandra Andrews, Barbara Hall Siktberg, and Edward Hetzler to the Cultural Council.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the reappointments.
Selectmen to note the transfer of Joseph Edie from full-time to part-time communications dispatcher.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the transfer as presented.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Kyle Cullen to full-time communications dispatcher effective July 1, 2012.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the appointments.
Selectmen to consider approval of the promotion of Michael Tarves to the position of General Foreman effective July 1, 2012.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the appointments.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorize Board of Health to sign a Grant Agreement in the amount of $181,586 with MetroWest Health Foundation for the provision of adolescent substance abuse services.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 3-0 to approve the agreement as presented. Mr. McGourty abstained.
Mr. Blazar requested an additional item be considered by the board as it relates to insurance.
The Town’s current property, casualty and Liability insurance company quote was considerably higher than in the past, therefore the Town sought an additional quote from the Massachusetts Inter-local Insurance Agency (MIIA). As the Board does not meet again in this fiscal year and the quote has not yet been received from MIIA, Mr. Blazar requested the Board consider authorizing him to bind coverage effective July 1, 2012 with MIIA if the quote is more than 5% less than the current quote from Trident.
Mr. Durant disclosed that he3a done work with MIIA in the past and will be abstaining from this voted.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted by a margin of 2-0-2 to enter into a contract with a new carrier for the Town’s General Insurance with MIIA if the quote is more than 5% less than the current quote and to allow the Executive Assistant to negotiate to get a better rate from the current company Trident. Mr. Durand and Mr. McGourty abstained from the vote.
Selectmen to consider approval of the HUD-TV Studio Budget Request for FY13.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the HUD-TV Studio budget for FY13.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a warrant, pursuant to Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to issue the warrant as presented.
Selectmen to consider approval of Water and Sewer rates for bills to be issued during Fiscal Year 2013.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 3-1 to approve the Water and Sewer rates. Mr. Yates opposed.
Correspondence Mr. McGourty has been made aware of speedy issues on Giasson Street. Mr. Blazar will refer the request to the Police Department.
Mr. McGourty made a motion to name the bridge on Lewis Street as the Shirley M. Kane Memorial Bridge, the motion was seconded by Mr. Durant and the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve.
Mr. Yates thanked Coach Nanartowich and the staff of HUD-TV for a great job on the banquet in honor of the Hockey Team.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, 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 strategy and pending litigation, as the discussion of these matters in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the town.
Document List –June 18, 2012
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: June 4, 2012 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session June 4, 2012 – Session One |
BOS Office – Unreleased |
Executive Session June 4, 2012 – Session Two |
BOS Office - Unreleased |
Common Victualler’s License for Juliana’s Italian Kitchen / Nicholas Chunias |
BOS Office |
Hackney License for Steven Galeski for Sunshine Taxi |
BOS Office |
Hawker/Peddler License to Orlando Estrada d/b/a Hot Dog Heavenly |
BOS Office |
Entertainment License from Youth Baseball for Fireworks Display 7/13/12 |
BOS Office |
Memo from DPW for Seasonal Employee appointments |
BOS Office |
Memo from Cutural Council for reappointments |
BOS Office |
Memo from Police Chief re: transfer of Communications Dispatcher Joseph Edie from F/T to P/T |
BOS Office |
Memo from Police Chief re: appointment of Kyle Cullen |
BOS Office |
Memo from DPW regarding promotion of Michael Tarves to General Foreman |
BOS Office |
Metro West health Foundation Grant Agreement, proposals and support letters |
BOS Office |
HUD-TV Studio’s Budget for FY13 |
BOS Office |
Warrant for the Capture, Confine and, if necessary, euthanize Unlicensed dogs |
BOS Office |
Water & Sewer Rates memo |
BOS Office |
MassDOT bridge inspection reports for the Forest Avenue and Cox Street Bridges and memorandum from Anthony Marques |
BOS Office |
Letter from Massachusetts Division of Conservation & Recreation requiring an inspection of the Tripp’s Pond Dam and memorandum from Anthony Marques |
BOS Office |
Invitation to a reception in honor of the retirement of Chief Richard Braga |
BOS Office |
Notice from Massachusetts Joint Labor Committee accepting jurisdiction over the impasse between The Town of Hudson and IAFF Local 1713 |
BOS Office |
Notice of new Bid Opening date of July 17, 2012 for the Houghton Street bridge project |
BOS Office |
Correspondence from MassHousing regarding Cabot Ridge Apartments Project Eligibility (Site Approval) Application |
BOS Office |
Draft Request for Legal Services Proposals |
BOS Office |
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