Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –February 25, 2013
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Vereault, Yates, Durant, McGourty, Lucy and Mr. Sandini. . Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Vickery were also present
Public Session: February 11, 2013
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
Public Session: February 14, 2013
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by margin of 4-1 to approve the minutes as corrected. Mr. Durant opposed.
Executive Session: January 28, 2013
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: February 11, 2013
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: February 14, 2013
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: February 14, 2013 Part II
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes.
- Citizen’s Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct a public hearing on the application of the Hudson Trading & Loan Company for a change in location on its Second-Hand Dealer’s and Pawn Broker’s licenses from 5 Market Street to 109 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license change.
Selectmen to consider approval of transient vendor and outdoor entertainment licenses for the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Hudson Community Fest to be held on June 1, 2013 from 7:00 AM until 4:00 PM.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the licenses.
Selectmen to consider approval of an application from the Rail Trail Flatbread Company to change the hours on its Alcohol Pouring License and Common Victualler License from M-Sa 10:00 AM- 12:00 AM Su 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM to M-Sa 10:00 AM- 1:00 AM Su 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license changes.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Taxi Driver’s License for Timothy Lacerte driving for Sunshine Taxi.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 3-0-2 to approve the license. Mr. McGourty and Mr. Vereault abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Rebecca Gellenthien as a part-time Senior Clerk, Non-Union Grade D, Step 1, in the Town Clerk’s Office.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 3-0-2 to approve the appointment. Mr. Lucy and Mr. Yates abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Nicole Kramer as a full-time Reference Librarian Grade 10, Step 2.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to note the retirement of Stanley Durand from the Public Works Department.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the note the resignation and that an appropriate letter be sent to Mr. Durand.
Selectmen to review and sign the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting to be held on May 6, 2013.
Mr. Lucy suggested that the Board join in sponsoring articles 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17 for the May Town Meeting. Mr. Vereault asked if any member of the Board would be willing to change or erase article 18 from the warrant. Mr. Lucy cautioned that the place to do this would be at Town Meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to leave article 18 as it is presented on the warrant.
Mr. McGourty questioned that way article 4 was written. He noted that it does not reflect the vote the Board took regarding the matter of the Cranberry Well. Mr. Durant was vehemently against changing any language on the article and strongly cautioned the Board against doing so. After much discussion the Board ultimately decided to ask Mr. Marques to attend its next meeting at which they could discuss the matter further.
As the Board will did not take any action on article 4 they did not sign the warrant.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to support article numbers 3 5, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17 and take no action on article 4 until the Board meets with Mr. Marques. Mr. Durant opposed.
Selectmen to accept a donation in the amount of $150.00 from Paul and Michelle Olin for the Hudson Fire Department.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to accept the donation.
Selectmen to consider approval of Snow & Ice overdraft authority in the amount of $52,799 for Salaries and $99,663 for Expenses.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the Snow & Ice overdraft.
Mr. Vereault would like Mr. Blazar provide the Board with an updated packet of executive session minutes to be considered for approval for its next meeting.
Mr. Vereault requested that overtime reports for the DPW be distributed to all Selectmen for their review.
Mr. McGourty thanked the Town staff for the clean up after the storm.
Mr. McGourty asked that DPW take a look at the driveway at 84 Cottage Street as there seems to be issue of water collecting at the end of it.
- 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 the correspondence.
The Board voted by a margin of 4-1 by roll call to enter into executive session in accordance with Chapter 30A section 21A to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel, as the discussion of theses matter in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town, not to return to public session. Mr. Durant opposed.
Document List – February 25, 2013
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: 2/11/13 |
BOS Office |
Public Session Minutes: 2/14/13 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes: 2/28/13 |
BOS Office - Unreleased |
Executive Session Minutes: 2/11/13 |
BOS Office – Unreleased |
Executive Session Minutes: 2/14/13 I |
BOS Office – Unreleased |
Executive Session Minutes: 2/14/13 II |
BOS Office – Unreleased |
Change of Location Ad for Hudson Trading & Loan Co. Pawn Broker’s License |
BOS Office |
Transient Vendor and Outdoor Entertainment Application for the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Fest |
BOS Office |
Change of Hours License application from Rail Trail Flatbread |
BOS Office |
Taxi Driver’s License application |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Rebecca Gellenthien from Town Clerk |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Nicole Kramer from Library |
BOS Office |
Memo noting the retirement of Stanley Durand from DPW |
BOS Office |
Donation Memo from Mr. & Mrs. Olin for the Fire Dept. |
BOS Office |
Annual Town Meeting Warrant: May 6, 2013 |
BOS Office |
Letter from Mass DOR re: Schedule A |
BOS Office |
Letter from Aldo Cipriano re: engagement of Attorney Phillip Collins |
BOS Office |
Copy of letter to Paul Blazar from MSBA re: approval of change orders for the David J. Quinn middle school project |
BOS Office |
Various letters re: Executive Assistant’s Performance Evaluation |
BOS Office |
Letter from DEP re: Copper and Lead levels at Hudson High School |
BOS Office |
Reply to DEP re: Copper and Lead levels at Hudson High School |
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Verizon 2012 Form 500 |
BOS Office |
Invitation to the Symphony Pro Musica Gala Celebration to be held on March 22, 2013 |
BOS Office |
Selectmen to consider approval of Snow & Ice overdraft authority in the amount of $52,799 for Salaries and $99,663 for Expenses |
BOS Office |
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