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TOWN OF HOPKINTON
BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S MEETING AGENDA
TOWN HALL, 18 MAIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER
1.EXECUTIVE SESSION (ROOM 211)
i. EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES (ACTION)
The Board will consider approving executive session minutes:
12/17/13; 01/07/14; 1/21/14; 2/4/14; 2/25/14
ii. CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS, LITIGATION AND REAL PROPERTY
●To discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with
respect to emergency communications and the 2014 Boston Marathon;
●To discuss strategies with respect to collective bargaining updates by the Town
Manager, because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the
bargaining positions of the Board;
●To discuss considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property in
regards to a property on Lumber Street, Main Street and Ash Street, because an
open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the
Board; and
●Conducting strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion
personnel, the Police Chief.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6:30 PM PUBLIC SESSION (Room 215)
2.PUBLIC FORUM
Residents are invited to share ideas, opinions or ask questions regarding town
government.
6:40 PM STAFF APPOINTMENT (ACTION)
3.The Board will consider appointing Arthur Schofield as a new Police Officer,
contingent upon successful completion of the Academy training.
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CONSENT AGENDA
6:45 PM i. MINUTES (ACTION)
4. The Board will consider approving the following public session minutes:
December 17, 2013.
ii. GIFT (ACTION)
The Board will accept a $100 donation to the Hopkinton Ambulance Fund in the
memory of Curtis D. Melvin.
iii. RESIGNATIONS (ACTION)
The Board will accept the following resignations:
a. Brian Herr from the MBTA Advisory Board; and
b. Ben Palleiko from the Open Space Preservation Committee.
iv. APPOINTMENT (ACTION)
The Board will consider approving the following appointment:
a. Mark Sexton to the Lake Maspenock Advisory Group as an Associate member:
Upton, Milford or Association resident.
Supporting Exhibit: Applicant letter of interest.
7:00 PM HISTORICAL COMMISSION APPOINTMENT (ACTION)
5. The Board will consider appointing a member to the Hopkinton Historical Commission
to complete a 3-year term to be completed on June 30, 2015.
Supporting Exhibits: Dianna Doucette Application; Craig Stanley Application.
7:10 PM RETAIL HOURS OF OPERATION BYLAW ARTICLE (ACTION)
6. The Board will consider a proposal from the Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC)relative
to establishing a bylaw that will prohibit all retail sales of goods and service between
the hours of 11:00PM and 6:00AM.
Supporting Exhibits: Planning Board Correspondence & ZAC Draft Bylaw.
7:30 PM PARADE PERMIT & SANCTUARY ESTATES REQUEST (ACTION & DISCUSSION)
7. The Board will consider approving the following Parade Permit and discuss the
request from the Sanctuary Lane Estate residents:
a. Proponent: Thomas S. Grilk, Boston Athletic Association
Starting Point: Town Common
Date & Time: Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 7:00-11:00 AM.
Supporting Exhibits: Application & Permitting Team Comments.
b. The Board will discuss the request from the residents of the Sanctuary Lane Estates
to consider several methods to ensure that visitors do not use their property during the
Marathon.
Supporting Exhibit: Property Management Correspondence.
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8:00 PM POSTED PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUATION: TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE (ACTION)
8. Proponent: N. Serres Corp. (DBA Bill’s Pizza)
Location: 14 Main Street
Continuing its deliberations from December, the Board will consider forwarding an
application for a transfer of license to the Alcohol Beverages Control Commission
(ABCC).
Supporting Exhibits:
1.Original Transfer Application;
2.Original Legal Notification;
3.Permitting Team Comments;
New Supporting Exhibits:
4.Amended application supplements;
5.Bill’s Disciplinary Action Compliance Correspondence.
8:30 PM UNDERRIDE ARTICLE (DISCUSSION)
9. The Board will discuss a prospective underride article on the 2014 Annual Town
Meeting warrant.
Supporting Exhibit: Scenario Booklet.
8:45 PM BUDGET APPROVAL (ACTION)
10.The Board will consider advancing the Fiscal Year 2015 budget to the Appropriation
Committee (per Charter §6-2(g)).
Supporting Exhibits:
1.FY15 Budget Proposal;
2.Operating Budget Analysis;
3.FY15 Capital Borrowing Articles Slideshow;
4.FY15 Capital Pay-As-You-Go Initiative Narratives;
5.FY15 Strategic Initiatives List & Narratives.
9:30 PM BUSINESS TAX CREDIT LEGISLATION SUPPORT REQUEST (DISCUSSION)
11. The Town of Dartmouth is requesting support for a small business legislative
initiative that may benefit businesses in the Town of Hopkinton
Supporting Exhibit: Town of Dartmouth Correspondence.
9:35 PM LIAISON REPORTS
12.For Board liaison assignments, click here.
9:40 PM TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
13. a. Hopkinton Wine & Spirits Hours of Operation Change (ACTION)
Supporting Exhibits: Application & Previous License.
b. Town’s Vehicle Policy.
Supporting Exhibit: Town Vehicle Policy.
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c. Police Officer Hiring.
d. Update on the 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee.
9:45 PM FUTURE BOARD AGENDA ITEMS
14.
9:50 PM ADJOURN
15.
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Correspondence to the Board of Selectmen
1.Letter to Brian Herr regarding Metrowest Regional Transit Authority fares (February 2014)
The listed matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair to be discussed at the meeting. Not all
items may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the
extent permitted by law.
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