Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –July 9, 2012
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Vereault, Yates, Durant, McGourty, Lucy. Mr. Sandini, Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos were also present.
Public Session: June 18, 2012
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Vereault Abstained.
Executive Session: June 4, 2012 (Session II)
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Yates the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to discuss these minutes in executive session prior to voting to approve the minutes. Mr. Vereault abstained.
Executive Session: June 18, 2012
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 3-0-2 to hold until the next meeting in order to further review. Mr. Yates and Mr. Vereault abstained.
- Citizen’s Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Personnel:
Selectmen to consider approval of the promotion of Thomas Crippen to the rank of Police Lieutenant.
Mr. Lucy motioned for approval and Mr. Durant seconded the motion.
Mr. Yates had administrative questions for Mr. Crippen: 1) When did the applicant take the civil service exam. Sergeant Crippen stated it was in 1997 (approximately).
2) When were you hired as a reserve officer as well as a full time patrolman. Sergeant Crippen stated he was hired at end of 1997 or beginning of 1998 and was appointed to a full time position in 1999. Mr. Yates also asked if Sergeant Crippen was a Hudson resident for the full 12 months before he took the civil service test and if he has always been within the residency jurisdiction during his time as a Hudson Police Officer, which Mr. Yates believes to be within 15 miles of the Town. Sergeant Crippen answered yes to both questions. Interim Chief Stephens clarified later in the meeting that the residency jurisdiction is ten miles not 15 miles.
Mr. McGourty asked what the Sergeant scored on the civil service exam for lieutenant. Sergeant Crippen stated that he scored an 88.
Mr. Vereault read a statement, written by him, regarding his thoughts relative to this agenda item. He noted his dismay for the reactions from the public as well as employees of the Town. He then explained his reasons for a need for transparency. Because a no vote may constitute a constructive bypass he is asking that this matter be looked into by an independent legal counsel. Mr. McGourty agreed.
Mr. Durant expressed his concern that the Department is running with only fifty percent of its command staff and this could be a potential public safety issue.
Chief Stephens spoke in favor of the appointment. He cited concern for an overwhelming workload as well as public safety.
Wendy Durkin of 7 Everett Street, John Donovan of 10 Cottage Street and Jay Murphy of 91 Fort Meadow Drive all gave their views on the appointment.
Mr. Vereault asked that the motion be withdrawn and a vote be taken at the next meeting in order to confer with labor counsel regarding constructive bypass questions. The motion was not withdrawn.
There was additional discussion by Board members related to the request for withdrawal of the motion. Mr. Yates stated that his decision is based on answers he received tonight and in prior executive session and not related to constructive bypass issues and asked the Board to take a vote.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 2-3 to approve the promotion of Thomas Crippen to the rank of Police Lieutenant. Mr. Vereault, Mr. Yates and Mr. McGourty opposed. Motion failed.
Selectmen to consider approval of the promotion of Michael Schreiner to the rank of Provisional Police Sergeant.
The Board took no action on this item.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Mathew Donovan to the position of Temporary Police Patrolman.
The Board took no action on this item.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointments of Peter Whitney and Charles Devlin as Special Police Officers.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointments of Peter Whitney and Charles Devlin as Special Police Officers.
Mr. Yates removed himself from the table.
Selectmen to sign Collective Bargaining Agreement with NEPBA Local 14 for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to sign the Collective bargaining Agreement with NEPBA Local 14 for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015.
Mr. Yates returned to the meeting
Selectmen to sign Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Local 3625 for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to sign the Collective bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Local 3265 for the period of July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015.
Selectmen to consider approval of and authorization to sign contract with The Addiction Referral Center in the amount of $5,000 (exempt) for addiction referral services for Hudson Residents.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Yates the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contract with Addition Referral Center.
Selectmen to consider approval of and authorization to sign contract with Bigelow Electric in the amount of $5,656 (LQ) for the partial rebuilding of pump #2 at the Otsego Pumping Station.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contract with Bigelow Electric.
Selectmen to consider approval of and authorization to sign contract with Public Safety Consultants, LLC in the amount of $9,400 (LQ) for Search and Assessment Center Services for the position of Police Chief.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to postpone this item until the Executive Assistant is present to answer questions from Mr. McGourty. Mr. Durant opposed.
Selectmen to consider approval of and authorization to sign contract with Touchdown Carpet & Flooring in the amount of $14,650 (LQ). for the installation of Commercial Grade vinyl flooring in the Senior Center Basement.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contract with Touchdown Carpet & Flooring.
Selectmen to consider approval of and authorization to sign contract with Aisling Partners in the amount of $18,500 (exempt) for health re-insurance acquisition and claims management.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the contract with Aisling Partners. Mr. McGourty abstained.
Selectmen to sign Local Initiative Program Compliance Certification for 21 Blueberry Lane.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to sign the Local Initiative Program Compliance Certification. Mr. Yates abstained.
Mr. Vereault confirmed with the Finance Director that the Expenditure report requested by Mr. Vereault for FY12 will be available on 8/15/12.
Mr. Yates requested that the Internal Traffic Committee review the area where Curley, Hickory and Harriman intersect and see if an additional Stop sign is warranted.
Mr. Vereault requested that the Director of Public Works meet with the Board to go over the Water Quality Report as in the past.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
The Board unanimously noted the correspondence.
The Board voted by roll call to enter into executive session, to return to public session by a margin of 4-1 to clarify minutes relative to the matter discussed in the Executive Session of June 4, 2012 Session Two and to get seek advise of Counsel. Mr. Durant opposed.
Upon return to public session;
The Board amended their motion on item 7 a).
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 3-1-1 to authorize the Chairman to sign the Local initiative Program Compliance Certification for 21 Blueberry Lane. Mr. Yates abstained and Mr. Durant opposed.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the Executive Session Minutes of June 4, 2012 Session Two as amended. Mr. Durant opposed.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to adjourn.
Document List 7-9-12
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes 6/18/12 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes 6/4/12 Session II |
Unreleased -BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes 6/18/12 |
Unreleased -BOS Office |
Memo from Chief Braga re: promotion of Thomas Crippen, Michael Schreiner and Mathew Donovan |
BOS Office |
Memo re: appointments of Peter Whitney & Charles Devlin as Special Police Officers |
BOS Office |
Collective Bargaining Agreement: NEPBA Local 14 FY13-FY15 |
BOS Office |
Collective Bargaining Agreement: AFSCME Local 3625 fro FY13-FY15 |
BOS Office |
Addiction Referral Center Contract FY13 |
BOS Office |
Procurement, Memo for partial rebuild of pump #2 at the Otsego Pumping Station |
BOS Office |
Procurement, Proposal, Contract for Search & Assessment Center Services for position of Police Chief |
BOS Office |
Procurement for Vinyl Flooring for the Senior Center Basement |
BOS Office |
Health Re-Insurance acquisition and Claims Mmgt Contract with Aisling Partners |
BOS Office |
Local Initiative Program Compliance Certificate for 21 Blueberry Lane |
BOS Office |
Correspondence from Town Counsel to former Chief Braga |
BOS Office |
Copy of letter from Town Planner to Gregory Bialecki, Secretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development |
BOS Office |
Copy of email from Yakov Levin re: transmission line extension |
BOS Office |
Notice from DHCD of Non-Funding of 2012 CDBG Applications |
BOS Office |
Notice of approval from MSBA re: JFK Change Orders |
BOS Office |
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