Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –March 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: February 25, 2013
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the minutes as amended by correcting item 5C to reflect that Mr. Vereault and Mr. McGourty abstained from the vote not Mr. Yates.
Executive Session: February 25, 2013
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to take no action until minutes are reviewed by Attorney Phil Collins.
- Citizen’s Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct a hearing on the proposed transfer of a Common Victualler’s License and a Wine & Malt Pouring License to Susan Palamaris d/b/a Hudson Roast Beef & Wing.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the transfer of the Common Victualler and the Wine & Malt Pouring Licenses.
Selectmen to consider approval of changing Hudson Dairy Joy’s d/b/a to Hudson Creamery located at 418 Main Street.
On a motion Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to approve the change of d/b/a. Mr. Yates abstained.
Selectmen to note the retirement of Paul Blazar as Executive Assistant on July 4, 2013.
The Board presented Mr. Blazar with a plaque acknowledging his year of services to the Town of Hudson. Mr. Jeff Wood, Mr. John Parent, Mr. Don Garcia, Mr. Tony Marques and Ms. Michelle Ciccolo all spoke highly of Mr. Blazar and thanked him for all his support and leadership.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to note the retirement. Mr. Durant opposed.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to file Mr. Blazar’s letter with the Town Clerk effective 3/11/2013. Mr. Durant opposed.
Selectmen to consider extending MassDevelopment MOA date of expiration from 3/30/13 to 1/31/14 related to the 173 Washington Street property.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contract extension.
Selectmen to consider signing the May 6, 2013 Town Meeting Warrant.
The Board discussed in length, Article 4 Cranberry Well Water Filtration.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to add the words “a” on the third line before the word filtration and add the word “plant” after the word filtration as well as add the word “or” before the words the installation of, on the fourth line. Mr. Durant opposed.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to sign the Warrant. Mr. Durant opposed.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Chapter 90 Project Request Form in the amount of $589,523 and Environmental Punch List for the reclamation of a portion of Manning Street from Cox Street to the Bolton Town line.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the Chapter 90 Project Request Forms and Environmental Punch List.
Selectmen to consider release of Executive Session minutes from meetings for which the purpose of maintaining the minutes as private has passed.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to take no action until the Board’s next meeting and to have Attorney Cipriano review the minutes.
Mr. Lucy suggested that Executive Session minutes that occurred in 2012 and forward not be considered because they are so recent.
The Board discussed briefly the process in which to handle the search for a new executive Assistant. The Board decided to fully explore all options at their next meeting in two weeks.
Mr. Vereault referred to an email that was sent to all Board members from UMass Boston Collins Center regarding recruiting services. Mr. Blazar requested the information be forwarded to the office in order to make it part of the meeting record.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to note correspondence.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to adjourn.
March 11, 2013 – Document List
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: February 25, 2013 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes: February 25, 2013 |
BOS Office |
Wine & Malt Pouring License Transfer application from Roast Beef & Wing |
BOS Office |
Application for change of d/b/a from Dairy Joy to: Hudson Creamery |
BOS Office |
Letter noting retirement of Paul Blazar effective 7/4/13 |
BOS Office |
Memo re: MassDevelopment requesting contract time extension for 173 Property. |
BOS Office |
May 6, 2013 Town Meeting Warrant |
BOS Office |
Chapter 90 Project Request Form and Environmental Punch List for reclamation of a portion of Manning Street from Cox St. to Bolton Town Line |
BOS Office |
Unreleased Executive Session Minutes |
BOS Office |
Financial Statements and Management Letter for the Assabet Valley Regional Technical School for FY12 |
BOS Office |
Letter from Baypath Elder Services re: Meals on Wheels |
BOS Office |
Invitation to Fallon Health Plan forum on Municipal Health reform |
BOS Office |
Copy of completed Statement of Interest to the MSBA for the Mulready Roof Replacement |
BOS Office |
Email from UMass Boston Collins Center re: recruiting services for a new Executive Assistant |
BOS Office |
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