Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –March 10, 2014
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Durant, Lucy, Vereault, Yates, and Mr. Moses. Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos were also present.
Public Session: February 24, 2014
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the minutes as amended. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Amend the motion on Article #12 Land Acquisition – Gerwick Property 481 Main Street to read:
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted 3-2 to insert an amount not to exceed $920,000 into article #12 Land Acquisition – Gerwick Property 481 Main Street. Mr. Vereault and Mr. Yates opposed”.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct a hearing for transferring an All Alcohol Pouring, Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses from Chloe Enterprises, Inc. to Apt Enterprises, LLC, Vafa Ansarifar, Manager d/b/a Crossroads Tap & Table at 23-27 Main Street.
Mr. Ansarifar and his Attorney Brian Sawyer were present.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the transfer.
Selectmen to consider approval of a One-Day Alcohol Pouring License to Lynne Johnson, Executive Director of the Arts Alliance for a function to be held at Hudson Town Hall Auditorium on April 11, 2014 between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Steven Sharek to the Historical Commission to a term to expire on December 31, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the appointment of Steven Sharek to the Historical Commission. Mr. Vereault abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Fredrick Malloy to the Historical Commission to a term to expire on December 31, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the appointment of Fredrick Malloy to the Historical Commission. Mr. Vereault abstained.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Joseph Peznola from the Hudson Zoning Board of Appeals.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation and to send a letter of appreciation.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Joseph Peznola from the Affordable Housing Trust.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with Haluch Water Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $846,520.21 for Water Main & Appurtenances for Main Street and Parmenter Road.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to award the contract to Haluch Water Contracting Inc.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with Bay State Regional Contractors in the amount of $932,648 for Water Systems Improvements.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to award the contract to Bay State Regional Contractors.
Selectmen to sign May 5, 2014 Town Meeting Warrant.
The Board along with Mr. Richard Harrity, Town Moderator discussed the need for a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting to include an article for the Firefighters retroactive salary payment. After a brief discussion, the Board agreed to insert the article from the special town meeting warrant into the annual town meeting warrant as article number 1.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to sign the May 5, 2014 Town Meeting Warrant following the inclusion of Article #1 from the Special Town Meeting as Article #1 in the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Selectmen to sign May 5, 2014 Special Town Meeting Warrant.
No vote necessary, addressed in item 5 a) vote.
Selectmen to consider acceptance of donations equaling $9,610 made in memory of Mary J. O’Malley for the Hudson Recreation Sunshine Program.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted 4-0 to accept the donations.
Mr. Durant congratulated Mr. Moses on his appointment to the MMA Fiscal Policy Committee for 2014.
Mr. Moses clarified that the site for the DPW/Police Headquarters referenced in the warrant article is all one parcel which includes the transfer station site as well DPW facilities.
Mr. Moses will follow up regarding Mr. Yates inquiry regarding brown water on High and Carter Streets.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to note correspondence.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn.
Document List
Document |
Location |
All Alcohol Transfer license application and related documents |
BOS Office |
One-Day Wine & Malt pouring license application and related documents |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding Steven Sharek appointment to the Historical Commission |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding Fredrick Malloy appointment to the Historical Commission |
BOS Office |
Joseph Peznola resignation letter from the Zoning Board of Appeals. |
BOS Office |
Joseph Peznola resignation letter from the Affordable Housing Trust |
BOS Office |
Bid documents, Memo for Haluch Water Contracting Inc. contract |
BOS Office |
Bid documents, Memo for Bay State Regional Contractors contract |
BOS Office |
May 5, 2014 Town Meeting Warrant |
BOS Office |
May 5, 2014 Special Town Meeting Warrant |
BOS Office |
Memo, List from Director of Recreation on all donation made in memory of Mary O’Malley to the Sunshine Program |
BOS Office |
MSBA correspondence regarding Change Order #2 for the Assabet Valley Regional Vocations School rehabilitation project |
BOS Office |
Memo from the Executive Assistant regarding Health Insurance premium coverage for retired public safety employees |
BOS Office |
Correspondence from Attorney Cipriano regarding Health Insurance premium coverage for retired public safety employees |
BOS Office |
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