Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –April 3, 2017
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 6:00 PM
Present were Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Lucy, Mr. Parent, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Durant, and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos
Mr. Brian O’Neil of 31 Parmenter Road asked how many people is the Board planning on putting on the group. He also cited concern regarding the fact that Atty. McGregor is not a Hudson resident and is representing Hudson Citizens. Atty. Cipriano stated that Atty. McGregor is Special Counsel and can only give legal advice and that all decisions are made by the Board.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to change the agenda to switch items 5a) and number 3a) based on discussions in executive session could have bearing on what is being discussed in item 3a).
Selectmen to meet in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to potential challenge to the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (MAEFSB) decision on the Eversource Petition, and or seek advice of counsel, where an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the legal position of the public body and the chair so declares.
The Board voted 5-0, by roll call, to enter into executive session, to return to public session, to discuss strategy with respect to potential challenge to the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (MAEFSB) decision on the Eversource Petition, and or seek advice of counsel, where an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the legal position of the public body and the chair so declares.
Selectmen to discuss and consider signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement with Eversource Energy and establishing a negotiation team.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement with Eversource, as modified and authorize the Chairman to sign on behalf of the Town of Hudson contingent upon Eversource’s approval of the change.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 4-0-1 to appoint Executive Assistant Thomas Moses, Town Counsel Aldo Cipriano and Special Counsel from McGregor & Legere to enter into discussions/negotiations with Eversource; all information will be brought to the Board of Selectmen for action. Mr. Lucy abstained.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of Monday, April 3, 2017 at 7:00 PM.
Document List – April 3, 2017
Document |
Location |
Non-Disclosure Agreement |
Confidential - BOS Office |
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