Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –August 27, 2012
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Vereault, Yates, Durant, McGourty, Lucy and Mr. Blazar. Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos were also present.
Public Session: August 13, 2012
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: August 13, 2012
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
- Citizen’s Issues:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider issuing a license to Kimberly Dechristopher as a Taxi Driver for Sunshine Taxi.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the license. Mr. Yates opposed.
Selectmen to consider issuing a license to Kevin Reed as a Taxi Driver for Sunshine Taxi.
There was no action taken on this item.
Selectmen to consider designation of the Position of Deputy Wiring Inspector as a Special Municipal Employee.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the designation subject to Town Counsel’s review.
Selectmen to consider appointing Richard O’Neil to the position of W-2 Laborer effective September 16, 2012.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to consider approval of an amendment to the Personnel Regulations adding a stipend to the pay of the Deputy Fire Chief for maintaining certification as an Emergency Medical Technician Level D.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the amendment.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Douglas Ober as a part-time Communications Dispatcher at Step 1 of the Non-Union E Salary scale.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to consider authorization to sign contract with JSI Research & training Institute, Inc. in the amount of $124,000(SB) for the provision of Adolescent Substance Abuse Program Coordination Services for a term commencing on September 1, 2012 and ending on June 30, 2015.
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 authorization to sign contract with Green Acres Landscape & Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $99,570 (LB) for the construction of athletic playing fields including Alternate A, on the Fossile parcel on Brigham St.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the contract. Mr. Yates abstained.
Selectmen to consider authorization to sign a three year contract with BBE Corporation in the amount of $12,480.00 (LQ) for maintenance and inspection of elevators/chairlift at Town Hall, Public Library and the Senior Center.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contract.
Selectmen to consider authorization to sign contract with B L Makepeace Inc. in the amount of $6,525 (LQ) for a HP Designjet E2300 eMultiFunction Printer.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contract.
Selectmen to consider approval of final betterment assessments at 50% of project cost for the Rolling Lane & Brigham Street sewer collection project.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1. Mr. Yates abstained.
Selectmen to consider acceptance of donations in the amount of $150 for the Station 1 bell restoration project.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to accept the donation.
Selectmen to consider approval of the Healthy Restaurant Initiative for Hudson.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the Health Restaurant Initiative for Hudson.
Mr. Yates requested that Public Work follow up with homeowner on River Street regarding the water issues.
Mr. McGourty asked where donation may be sent for the repairs to the caboose.
Mr. Vereault indicated that that there were audio issues in the broadcasting of the last School Committee meeting, he would like to have these issued addressed and to have representatives of Comcast and Verizon come before the board if necessary to resolved these issues.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note correspondence.
The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into Executive Session not to return to public session to seek advise of Counsel and to discuss pending litigation, whereas the discussion of those matters in public session might be disadvantageous to the position of the Town.
Document List – August 27, 2012
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: August 13, 2012 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes: August 13, 2012 |
BOS Office |
FY11 Financial Statements, Mgmnt Letter and School Dept. End of year pupil and Financial Reports from Melanson Heath & Co. |
BOS Office |
License Application from Kimberly Dechristopher for Hackney Driver for Sunshine Taxi |
BOS Office |
License Application from Kevin Reed for Hackney Driver for Sunshine Taxi |
BOS Office |
Disclosure by Municipal Employee, Michael Cardinale and related documents |
BOS Office |
Memo, employment application for Richard O’Neil. |
BOS Office |
Contract for provision of Adolescent Substance Abuse Program Coordination Services with JSI Research & training Institute, Inc. |
BOS Office |
Contract for construction of athletic playing fields with Green Acres Landscape & Construction |
BOS Office |
Procurement, bid sheets & quote for Elevator Maintenance & Inspections for BBE Corporation |
BOS Office |
Memo, procurement for HP Designjet E2300 EMultiFunction Printer from BL Makepeace Inc. |
BOS Office |
Betterment Assessments for Rolling Lane & Brigham Street sewer collection project |
BOS Office |
Memo re: donation for the Station 1 bell restoration project |
BOS Office |
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BOS Office |
Notice of August 28, 2012 Flood Study review Meeting from FEMA |
BOS Office |
Letter from Police Chief (Ret.) Braga |
BOS Office |
Request for records to Executive Assistant pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law |
BOS Office |
Notice of Chapter 40B training scheduled for September 28, 2012 |
BOS Office |
Letter from the Massachusetts Lottery Commission notifying the Board of Hudson Lodge of Elk’s #959 intention to offer KENO |
BOS Office |
Letter from Linda Ghiloni, Affordable Housing Trust to Walter Darby & Patricia Burkis regarding 26 Blueberry Lane LIP program |
BOS Office |
Hudson Police Superior Officers Petition |
BOS Office |
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