Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –January 7, 2013
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: December 17, 2012
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Yates opposed.
Executive Session: December 3, 2012
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Yates abstained.
Executive Session: November 13, 2012
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Durant opposed.
Mr. John Parent asked the Board if the meeting of January 15, 2013 at Sauta Farms is an additional meeting or instead of the January 28, 2013 meeting. Mr. Blazar stated the 1/15/13 meeting is an additional meeting.
Chairman Vereault stated that they would be discussing the Kane Well Filtration issue at this time and asked Paul Blazar, Executive Assistant and Tony Marques, Director of Public Works to guide the Board and address the specific issues with the water quality at the Kane Well.
Mr. Marques provided information on the development of the Town’s water supply and the implementation of the water treatment process.
Ms. Lizette Frias, Mike Kaczmarek, George McGee, Denise Frias, Jerry King, Mr. Martin, John Parent all spoke regarding water quality issues in the Sauta Farms and Cortland Drive areas. An extended discussion took place as to whether filtration of the Kane well was sufficient, or even a priority, or whether the Cranberry Well should also be subject to filtration and when that should take place. At the conclusion of that discussion the Board made and approved the following motions:
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to place a warrant article for the May 2013 Town meeting in the amount of $1,361,400 for the filtration of the Kane Well.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to place a warrant article for the May 2013 Town Meeting in the amount of up to $5,000,000 to provide filtration for the Cranberry Well.
The Board took a brief recess and continued to budget hearings.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of a Common Victualler’s License for Chloe Enterprise, Inc. d/b/a Café 641 at 45 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the Common Victualler’s License for Chloe Enterprise, Inc. d/b/a Café 641. Mr. Yates abstained.
Selectmen to consider issuing a Taxi Driver’s License to Richard F. Strangie driving for Sunshine Taxi.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the License for Mr. Richard F. Strangie.
Selectmen to consider the appointment of Edward J. Silveira to the Council on Aging.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to appoint Mr. Edward J. Silveira to the Council on Aging.
Selectmen to consider the appointment of David Daigneault as the Planning Board representative to the Silas Felton Historical District Commission.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to appoint Mr. David Daigneault as the Planning Board representative to the Silas Felton Historical District Commission.
Selectmen to consider approval of Chapter 90 Project Reimbursement and Final Report Forms for the reconstruction of portions of Old North Rd. and Brigham St.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the Chapter 90 Project reimbursement and the Final Report Forms.
Mr. McGourty would like the Hudson Elks, the Hudson Amvets and Vic’s Dinner be recognized for providing Thanksgiving & Christmas meals throughout the Town, he suggested proclamations be issued. Mr. Blazar requested Mr. McGourty provided additional information for the preparation of the proclamations.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to have proclamation prepared for the Board issuance.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a Citation recognizing Garrett J. C. Dupre for his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to issue the Citation. Mr. Vereault requested that Mr. Dupre be invited to attend the Board’s next meeting where the Citation will be presented by Mr. McGourty.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note correspondence.
Department/Board |
Account # |
Tab |
Request |
Motion /Seconded/ Vote |
Board of Assessors |
1962 |
11 |
~$110,027 |
Lucy, Durant 5-0 |
Municipal Light Board |
1967 |
13 |
$3,900 |
Durant, Vereault 5-0 |
Zoning Board of Appeals |
1963 |
12 |
~ $1,992 |
Durant, Vereault 5-0 |
Planning Board |
1965 |
12 |
$6,992 |
Durant, Vereault 5-0 |
Economic Development Com. |
1968 |
12 |
~ $3,479 |
Durant, Vereault 5-0 |
Finance Committee |
1961 |
10 |
~ $881 |
Durant, Vereault 5-0 |
Historic District Commission |
1977 |
15 |
~ $500 |
Durant, Vereault 5-0 |
Moderator |
1960 |
9 |
~ $110 |
Durant, Vereault 5-0 |
Ft. Meadow Commission |
1971 |
14 |
$2,500 |
Durant, Vereault 5-0 |
Lake Boon Commission |
1974 |
14 |
~ $1,728 |
Durant, Vereault 5-0 |
Conservation Commission |
1964 |
20 |
~ $36,437 |
Durant, Vereault 5-0 |
Capital Plan Item |
~ |
4 |
Kane Well Filtration |
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On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve all the Board & Committee’s budget with the exception of the Board of Assessors.
Mr. Brian Bowen present the budget, Mr. Lucy questioned the increase in salary for the Board. Mr. Bowen stated that the Board has gone without an increase for four years and asked the Board’s consideration for a 6% increase. Mr. Lucy suggested a 3% increase.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve a salary increase of 3% or $26,677 for member salaries.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates the Board voted unanimously to adjourn
Document List –January 7, 2013
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: December 17, 2012 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes: December 3, 2012 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes: November 13, 2012 |
BOS Office |
Common Victualler License Application from Chloe’s Enterprise Inc. d/b/a Café 641 |
BOS Office |
Taxi Driver’s License Application for Richard F. Strangie driving for Sunshine Taxi |
BOS Office |
Memo re: appointment of Edward Silveira to the Council on Aging |
BOS Office |
Memo re: appointment of David Daigneault as Planning Board Representative to the Silas Felton historical District Commission |
BOS Office |
Chapter 90 Project Reimbursement and Final Report for the reconstruction of Old North Road and Brigham Street |
BOS Office |
Citation for Garrett J.C. Dupre |
BOS Office |
Report on Kane Well Filtration plan |
BOS Office |
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act Notice from the Willis Center |
BOS Office |
Notices (2) from xfinity regarding rate changes |
BOS Office |
MIIA request for board nominations and voting designation form if other than the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen |
BOS Office |
Email from Rosemary Kacoyannakis |
BOS Office |
Notice of Master Plan Public Forum on January 14, 2013 |
BOS Office |
Comparison of the use of ImageCast Voting Machines vs. present Crank Ballot Boxes |
BOS Office |
Copy of letter to Andrea Lemerise, Acting Section Chief Central Regional Office DEP |
BOS Office |
Notice of Central Mass Mosquito Control Budget and Work Summary Meeting |
BOS Office |
Notice of Planning Board re-appointment of Robert D’Amelio as Planning Board Representative to the Community Preservation Committee |
BOS Office |
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