Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –February 11, 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: January 28, 2013
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: January 28, 2013
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 3-2 to approve the minutes. Mr. Yates and Mr. Durant opposed.
Executive Session II Minutes: January 28, 2013
Mr. Yates requested the minutes be discussed in executive session.
- Citizen’s Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of a one-day Wine & malt pouring license to Jennifer Berk for a private party to be held on March 23, 2013 between the hours of 8:00 PM and 12:00PM at Roller Kingdom.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider amendment of the Burger King Common Victualler’s License to reflect a change in owner from Burger King Corporation to Burger King Northeast Food, LLC, and a change in operating hours from Sun-Sat 24 Hours to Sun-Wed 5:00 AM to Midnight and Thu-Sat 5:00 AM- 2:00 AM.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license amendments.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Ashley Grampetro to the position of Police Matron.
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 reclassification of Board of Health Agent at Management Grade 7 to Director of Public and Community Health Services at Management Grade 8.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the reclassification.
Selectmen to consider signing the Final Report and Chapter 90 Reimbursement request for the Brook St. Drainage Project.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to sign the Final Report and Chapter 90 reimbursement requests.
Selectmen to consider changing the date of the Annual Town Election for 2013 to April 30, 2013 in order to coincide with the Special State Primary for the election of a US Senator pursuant to the provisions of HB 53.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the date of the Annual Town Election for 2013. Mr. Lucy abstained.
Selectmen to consider amending the Traffic Rules & regulations to make Glendale Rd. one-way heading southeasterly from Main St. to Forest Avenue.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. Yates the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the amendment to the Traffic Rules & Regulations.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Resolution in support of the Superintendent’s submittal of a Statement of Interest (SOI) to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the Mulready School Roof replacement.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the following Resolution:
Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on February 11, 2013, the Board of Selectmen of Hudson, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorized the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated February 8, 2013 for the J. L. Mulready Elementary School located at 306 Cox Street which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future in accordance with MSBA’s priorities as Priority #5, Replacement, renovation or modernization of a school facility systems, such as roofs, windows,
boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility.
The Mulready School, servicing the educational needs of the District since 1963, has a failed roofing system. Hudson Public School District is seeking MSBA assistance under Priority #5 to replace this roof. The roof at this location is a 1988 EPDM installation over original 4 ply built up roofing. This roof has been in “failed” condition in reports dating back to 1999 and has been diligently repaired by in-house staff annually. A major roof failure could be the impetus for a major asbestos clean-up event if water causes the pipe insulation to break down and ceilings to collapse. This SOI seeks MSBA assistance to replace the failed roof system; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by
submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Selectmen to consider authorizing the Chairman to sign the application and related documents for the FY13 Community Development Block Grant.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the signing of the documents for the FY13 CDBG application.
Mr. Yates stated that he had attended a meeting with DOT regarding the Washington Street accelerated bridge program. DOT expects to meet with the Internal Traffic Committee with in a couple of months.
Mr. McGourty thanked the Department of Public Works personnel for a great job in the snow removal.
Selectmen to consider issuance of Citations to the following organizations for their extraordinary community service: Hudson Amvets Post 208; Hudson Rotary; Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce; Victor’s 50’s Diner; Hudson Elks #959.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to issue the citations.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note correspondence.
Mr. Lucy noted that in correspondence was a letter from Town Counsel regarding the Executive Assistant’s (EA) evaluation. Mr. Vereault asked that Atty. Cipriano elaborate on the content of the letter. Atty. Cipriano explained that he feels that the negotiations of the open term of the EA’s Contract, which is how to evaluate the Executive Assistant, is beyond his expertise and he feels that a special counsel should be brought in. He has consulted with Atty. Phil Collins and recommends that he be assigned as special labor counsel to oversee this process.
Mr. Durant noted concern for the additional cost to the Town to hire special counsel on an issue he feels that the Board could manage on their own. He also stated that he disagrees with bringing in special counsel as the negotiation process has not even begun. Mr. Lucy agrees that at this time there is no need for special counsel.
Mr. McGourty made a motion to retain special counsel to assist in negotiating the open terms of the Executive Assistant’s contract. Mr. Lucy argued that during the EA’s previous contract negotiations there was no need to bring in counsel and this is only one small section of the contract. Therefore, he stated that he would not be inclined to vote in favor of the motion.
Mr. Lucy made the motion that two Board members work in conjunction with Mr. Blazar to try to reconcile the last two versions of the evaluation.
Mr. Yates suggested that a special executive session meeting be held prior to the next meeting in order for the Board to attempt to resolve the issue. The Board agreed and Mr. Lucy and Mr. McGourty withdrew their motions.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 3-1 to schedule a special executive session meeting for Thursday February 14, 2013 at 4PM. Mr. Durant opposed. Mr. Lucy abstained.
Selectmen to consider reconsideration of Public Works budget total from $6,043,057 to $6,041,035.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the budget reconsideration.
Dr. Kevin Lyons, Superintendent and Susan Dunnell, Chairman of the School Committee presented the FY2014 School District Budget overview. Mr. Yates disclosed that he would not be voting on accounts 2300 Instructional Personnel and 3600 Student Body Activities of the Hudson Public School Personnel budget item due to family members being employees of school department. Mr. Yates left the room.
Department |
Account # |
Tab |
Request |
Motion/Seconded/Vote |
Hudson Public Schools |
|
30 |
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|
Personnel |
|
|
$28,349,006 |
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On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve line item 2300, for Instructional Personnel, and 3600 for Student Body Activities of the Personnel Budget in the amount of $13,721,803. Mr. Yates was absent.
Mr. Yates returned to the table and at the same time Mr. Vereault left the table.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve line item 2200, for Principals Salaries in the amount of $920,134. Mr. Vereault was absent.
Mr. Vereault returned to the meeting.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the remaining balance of the Personnel salaries in the amount of $13,707,069.
Expense |
|
|
$3,583,718 |
Lucy, McGourty 5-0 |
Transportation |
|
|
$1,537,556 |
Lucy, McGourty 5-0 |
Superintendent Nawrocki along with Business Manager Pat Collins and Regional School Committee member George Luoto presented the Assabet Valley Regional Vocation School Budget for FY14.
Assabet regional Technical School |
|
31 |
$1,887,535
|
Lucy, McGourty 5-0 |
The Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 by roll call to enter into executive session, not to return to public session, to discuss Executive Session Minutes of January 28, 2013 Part II , as the discussion of these matters in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the town. Mr. Durant opposed.
Document List – February 11, 2013
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: January 28, 2013 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes: January 28, 2013 |
BOS Office - Unreleased |
One-Day Malt Pouring License application from Jennifer Berk |
BOS Office |
License transfer application from Burger King |
BOS Office |
Memo re: appointment of Ashley Grampetro as Police Matron |
BOS Office |
Memo re: Board of health Agent reclassification |
BOS Office |
Final Report and Chapter 90 Reimbursement request for Brook St. Drainage project |
BOS Office |
Memo re: Changing Annual Town Election to April 30, 2013 |
BOS Office |
ITC Memo, Maps requesting Glendale Road become one-way |
BOS Office |
Statement of Interest to the MSBA for the replacement of Mulready School Roof |
BOS Office |
Application Documents for the CDBG FY13 grant application |
BOS Office |
Citiations: Hudson Amvets Post 208, Hudson Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Hudson Elks, and Victor 50’s Diner |
BOS Office |
Hudson Public School Budget for FY14 |
BOS Office |
Assabet Regional School Budget for FY14 |
BOS Office |
Draft of May 6, 2013 Annual Town Meeting |
BOS Office |
Xfinity form 500 |
BOS Office |
Notice of Pre-Hearing Conference re: Police Superior Officers Association Petition |
BOS Office |
Letter from Town Counsel re: Executive Assistant Personnel Evaluation |
BOS Office |
Email from Mr. & Mrs. Robert Crouss of 74 Hunter Ave regarding rust/magnesium issues |
BOS Office |
MMA Spring 2013 Local Government Legislative Breakfast schedule |
BOS Office |
Letter from Ms. Pamela Skow regarding smoking at Hudson Housing Authority properties |
BOS Office |
Update Flood Insurance Rate Map – Announcement for the Concord Watershed Meetings on February 27 and 28, 2013 from FEMA |
BOS Office |
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