Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –October 6, 2014
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Vereault, Mr. Durant, Mr. Duplisea, and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos. Mr. Quinn was not present
Public Session: September 22, 2014
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Linda Shea, 68 Cottage Street, Blight Committee member addressed the Board. Ms. Shea noted that the last time they met with the Board they accepted the Committee’s request to meet with Department Heads. However the Committee has not met with the Department Heads and Ms. Shea is now here to ask how the Board wishes the Committee to proceed. Mr. Lucy suggested the Committee meet with the four appropriated Department Heads. Mr. Lucy indicated that a sunset date for this Committee is needed. Ms. Shea stated that all the Committee members all want to complete their work by the time the warrant closes in February 2015. One of the members of the Committee has resigned and Mr. Lucy feels that any resigning members should not be replaced, Mr. Vereault agreed.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of amending the hours of operation for an All Alcohol Package Store License, from Sunday 12:00PM- 11:00PM to Sunday 10:00AM – 11:00PM, for Eastbrook Corporation, d/b/a Sperry’s Liquors, located at 10 Technology Drive, effective October 23, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted 4-0 to approve amending the hours of operation for an All Alcohol Package Store License, from Sunday 12:00PM- 11:00PM to Sunday 10:00AM – 11:00PM, for Eastbrook Corporation, d/b/a Sperry’s Liquors, located at 10 Technology Drive, effective October 23, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of amending the hours of operation for a Wine & Malt Package Store License, from Sunday 12:00PM- 11:00PM to Sunday 10:00AM – 11:00PM, for ZMID, Inc., d/b/a Apple Country Market, located at 118 Forest Avenue, effective October 23, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted 4-0 to approve amending the hours of operation for a Wine & Malt Package Store License, from Sunday 12:00PM- 11:00PM to Sunday 10:00AM – 11:00PM, for ZMID, Inc., d/b/a Apple Country Market, located at 118 Forest Avenue, effective October 23, 2014.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with AP Associates in the amount not to exceed $5,950 for Design & Bidding Phase Engineering Services for the Cleaning & Painting of the Murphy Road Water Storage Tank.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-1 to approve the contract with AP Associates in the amount not to exceed $5,950 for Design & Bidding Phase Engineering Services for the Cleaning & Painting of the Murphy Road Water Storage Tank. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with Guidry & Platt Real Estate Analysts in the amount not to exceed $10,000 for the Appraisal Report of the three contiguous parcels of land located on & off Washington Street.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the contract with Guidry & Platt Real Estate Analysts in the amount not to exceed $10,000 for the Appraisal Report of the three contiguous parcels of land located on & off Washington Street.
Selectmen to consider signing the November 4, 2014 State Election Warrant.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted 4-0 to sign the November 4, 2014 State Election Warrant.
Selectmen to consider signing the application for the Commonwealth Sewer Rate Relief Fund.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to sign the application for the Commonwealth Sewer Rate Relief Fund.
Mr. Duplisea asked if Mr. Moses could look into having school speed limit signs include the speed at which an oncoming vehicle is travelling. He noted that motorists seem to travel much faster than the posted 20 mph. Mr. Moses stated he will get a price from the DPW Director. Mr. Vereault added that Mr. Moses should enquire as to whether all the school flashing signs are working.
Mr. Durant reminded the public that a Parking Charrette will be held in Town Hall on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Kerin Shea explained that the full schedule is posted on the Town website.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to note correspondence.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn.
Document List – October 6, 2014
Document |
Location |
Minutes: September 22, 2014 |
BOS Office |
Amend Hours of Operation for Sperry’s Liquors package store liquor license |
BOS Office |
Amend Hours of Operation for Apple Country Market package store liquor license |
BOS Office |
Procurement, Memo for AP Associates contract |
BOS Office |
Procurement, Memo for Guidry & Platt Real Estate Analysts contract |
BOS Office |
State Election Warrant, November 2014 |
BOS Office |
Application for the Commonwealth Sewer Rate Relief Fund |
BOS Office |
Invitation for Fall Conference from Mass Selectmen’s Association |
BOS Office |
Memo from Linda Shea of the Blight By-Law Committee |
BOS Office |
November Town Meeting Warrant |
BOS Office |
Water Testing results through 9/30/14 |
BOS Office |
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