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Home My Public Portal About20130423 - Select Board - Meeting Minutes 1 Hopkinton Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes April 23, 2013 TOWN OF HOPKINTON Board of Selectmen April 23, 2013 A meeting of the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen was held on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Town Hall, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA. Selectmen present: Benjamin Palleiko, Brian Herr, Todd Cestari, Michelle Gates, John Mosher. Administrative staff present: Norman Khumalo, Jamie Hellen, Debbie Hilton-Creek, Town Counsel Ray Miyares and Planning Board Chairman Ken Weismantel. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Palleiko called the public meeting to order at 5:41 PM in Room 211. Chairman Palleiko then made a statement: Pursuant to the Open Meeting Law, I am announcing the following remedial actions to correct errors in the posted agendas of the February 26, March 5 and March 12, 2013 meetings of the Board of Selectmen:  The February 26 Agenda, under the heading “Executive Session,” should have stated “Collective Bargaining Strategy: HTA and Superior Officers” and “Contract Negotiations with Nonunion Personnel: Police Chief;”  The March 5 agenda should have stated “Collective Bargaining Strategy: Superior Officers;”  The March 12 agenda should have stated “Contract Negotiations with Nonunion Personnel: Bingham Greenbaum Doll, LLP”. Chairman Palleiko entertained a motion to enter Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property on Lumber Street, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with union and nonunion personnel relative to health insurance; to allow town staff Khumalo, Hellen, Hilton-Creek, Planning Board Chairman Weismantel and Town Counsel Ray Miyares to participate; and that the meeting will resume in open session after the Executive Session ends. So MOVED by Mr. Mosher and SECONDED by Mr Herr. ROLL CALL: Mr. Palleiko - Yes, Mr. Mosher - Yes, Ms. Gates-Yes, Mr. Herr-Yes, Mr. Cestari - Yes. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0. REOPEN PUBLIC SESSION: Chairman Palleiko reopened the Public Session in Room 215 with the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Palleiko took a moment to recognize the tragic events of the past week related to the Boston Marathon bombing. Chairman Palleiko asked the Board to accept an anonymous gift of a framed resolution for the Town of Hopkinton regarding the Boston Marathon passed by Congress in 2010. 2 Hopkinton Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes April 23, 2013 PUBLIC FORUM: Residents were invited to share ideas, opinions, or ask questions regarding town government. Margot Roman addressed the Board to share ideas she has to strengthen the community and turn the recent negative events of the Boston Marathon into a positive. She recommended a peace and wellness marathon from Hopkinton to Boston on September 11, 2013. Chairman Palleiko recommended she contact the Town Manager and the Marathon Committee to begin a dialogue. Ann Click, the Town Clerk announced that an intergenerational dance is being held on Saturday, April 27 at Hopkinton High School as part of the Town’s 300th anniversary celebration. Police Chief Flannery announced the Police Department is conducting a drug take back day on Saturday, April 27 at Police Headquarters from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Chairman Palleiko recused himself from the following discussion and Mr. Mosher Chaired in his absence. STREET ACCEPTANCE HEARING: The Board considered approval of the following street acceptances to appear on the Annual Town Meeting warrant: Deneen Road (portion), Hearthstone Road, Carriage Hill Road, Longwood Drive, Emma Drive, Ralph Road, Meadowland Drive, Breakneck Hill Road, Glen Road. DPW Director Westerling addressed to Board to provide background information on these roadways. Questions and comments of the Board were addressed. MOTION by Mr. Cestari to close the public hearing, SECONDED by Mr. Herr. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0, Abstained-0. MOTION by Mr. Herr that the Board approve the following street acceptances and have them appear on the Town Meeting warrant as they appear on the agenda of April 23, 2013 , SECONDED by Mr. Cestari. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0, Abstained-0. Chairman Palleiko returned and continued to Chair the meeting. POLICE CHIEF HIRING PROCESS: The Board considered approval of a hiring process for a new Police Chief. Mr. Khumalo outlined several steps that could be taken in this process. Comments and questions from the Board were addressed. It was agreed that the Town Manager and Human Resources Director will review this and come back to the Board with a recommendation. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Resignations – The Board considered approval of the resignation of Bill Shaw from the Hopkinton Historic Commission. 2. Parade Permits – The Board considered approval of the following parade permits: a. Ila Shebar and Mass Dash Relay to be held on July 14, 2013. b. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bike replay to be held on October 5, 2013. 3 Hopkinton Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes April 23, 2013 3. Gifts to the Town – The Board considered acceptance of the following gifts to the Town: a. $250 gift to the Hopkinton Public Library from Carol Tedstone. b. $15,000 gift to the Town from the New England Laborers’ Training Trust Fund to be spent on guardrails along a portion of East Street. c. $3,720 gift for a one-year lease on the departments’ motorcycles storage. d. $205.00 in gifts to the Joe Pratt Memorial Fund from various donors. 4. Appointment – The Board considered the appointment of Joyce Brousseau to the Board of Registrars for a three year term to expire on April 30, 2016. 5. One-Day Liquor License – The Board considered approval of a one-day liquor license for Lindsay McDermott, St. Johns’ Church, for Pink Pint Night to be held May 9, 2013. 6. The Board considered approval of public session minutes for 2/5/13, 2/26/13, 3/5/13, 3/12/13, and 3/19/13. 7. Bond Anticipation Notes – The Board considered approval of a recommendation from the Town Treasurer to sign bond anticipation notes in the total amount of $1,540,000 for three projects, subject to Chap. 44, Sec. 7, in accordance with Article 16 of the 2010 Annual Town Meeting and Articles 1 & 2 of the 2012 Special Town Meeting. Mrs. Gates asked that items 1, 4 and 7 be broken out. MOTION by Mr. Mosher to approve Items 2, 3, 5 and 6 of the consent agenda, SECONDED by Mr. Cestari. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0. Mrs. Gates noted that item 1 was incorrectly listed on the Board agenda as the Hopkinton Historical Society and should be the Hopkinton Historic Commission. MOTION by Mr. Cestari to approve Item 1 of the consent agenda, SECONDED by Mr. Mosher. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0. Joyce Brousseau introduced herself to the Board and explained why she is interested in serving on the Board of Registrars. MOTION by Mr. Cestari to approve Item 4 of the consent agenda, SECONDED by Mr. Herr. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0. Town Treasurer Maureen Dwinnell addressed the Board to explain the purpose of the bond anticipation note, which is $1.1 million for the Elmwood School Roof, $200,000 for the Elm Street Project, and $220,000 for radio read meters for the Water Department. MOTION by Mr. Cestari to approve Item 7 of the consent agenda, SECONDED by Mrs. Gates. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0. Mr. Herr disclosed the proponent in the following discussion is a neighbor, but he has no financial interest in this proposal and will participate in the discussion. ALTERATION OF PREMISES LICENSE APPROVAL: 4 Hopkinton Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes April 23, 2013 MOTION by Mr. Mosher to open the public hearing, SECONDED by Mr. Herr. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0. The Board considered approval of an alteration of premises submitted to the Alcohol ic Beverages Control Commission for Zio’s Quattro to include a patio deck to the facility. MOTION by Mr. Mosher to close the public hearing, SECONDED by Mr. Cestari. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0. MOTION by Mr. Cestari to approve the alteration of premises to be submitted to the ABCC for the patio at Zio’s Quattro, SECONDED by Mr. Herr. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0. COMMUNITY AGGREGATION: Town Engineer and Facilities Coordinator David Daltorio addressed the Board to provide information on Community Choice Aggregation, which is a competitive piece on the supplier side of energy which would afford residents the opportunity for competitive energy rates. Comments and questions from the Board were addressed. This will be brought before Annual Town Meeting for a vote to authorize the Town Manager to enter an RFP process. NET METERING PROPOSAL PRESENTATIONS: The Board heard presentations from the Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee and Sun Energy Systems on net metering proposals. Comments and questions from the Board were addressed. DISCUSSION OF 2013 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT: The Board reviewed the draft town meeting warrant and took positions on certain articles. MOTION by Mr. Mosher that the Board of Selectmen support each warrant article subject to the vote of the majority in favor, SECONDED by Mr. Cestari. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0. Article 7: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0 Article 8: Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-1 (Gates), Abstained-0 Article 10: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0 Article 16: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0 Article 17: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0 Article 28: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0 Article 32: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0 Article 33: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0 Article 34: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0 Article 35: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0 Article 36: Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-1 (Herr), Abstained-0 Article 38: Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-2 (Herr,Gates), Abstained-0 Article 39: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0 Article 58: Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-2 (Cestari, Herr), Abstained-0 Article 59: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0 5 Hopkinton Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes April 23, 2013 Article 60: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0 Article 61: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0 Article 62: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0 Article 63: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0 Article 64: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0 Article 65: Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0, Abstained-1 (Palleiko) Article 66: Vote to Approve: Yes-0, No-5, Abstained-0 Article 67: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0 Article 68: Vote to Approve: Yes-0, No-5, Abstained-0 Article 29: Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-2 (Herr, Gates), Abstained-0 Article 30: Vote to Approve: Yes-0, No-5, Abstained-0 Article 31: Vote to Approve: Yes-1 (Gates), No-4, Abstained-0 LIAISON REPORTS: Mrs. Gates announced the State of the Town is being held on Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 a.m. at Faith Community Church. Mr. Cestari thanked the Marathon Committee for spearheading the effort to place the banner on the Town Common and expressed how meaningful it is to everyone in Town. Chairman Palleiko stated he attended a meeting with Chairman Crosby of the Mass Gaming Commission regarding the proposed casino in Milford and there will be a meeting tomorrow night with Chairs of Boards from multiple towns to discuss the next steps. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT: Mr. Khumalo asked that the Board take a formal vote to remove Salvatore Detesto from the sewer abatement record for 194 South Street as he was not the owner when the vote was taken. MOTION by Mr. Mosher that the Board vote to approve the amendment contained in the agenda relative to the statements regarding Parcel R33 42A at 194 South Street, SECONDED by Mrs. Gates. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Nancy Burdick, Chair of the School Committee, requested a planning meeting be scheduled so a cohesive presentation can be made to Annual Town Meeting relative to the budget and feasibility study. ADJOURN: MOTION by Mr. Mosher to adjourn, SECONDED by Mr. Cestari. VOTE to Approve: Unanimous. Meeting adjourned. Correspondence to the Board of Selectmen 1. Westborough Treatment Plant Board Meeting Minutes from February 2013 (March 2013) 2. DPH Draft Medicinal Marijuana Regulations (March 2013) 3. HCA Architectural Designs (March 2013) 4. DOT Chapter 90 Allotment Correspondence (April 2013) 5. DEP Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Outreach Correspondence (April 2013) 6. David Alderman Correspondence Re: Whitehall State Park Maintenance (April 2013) 7. Verizon Notice to Subscribers (April 2013) 6 Hopkinton Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes April 23, 2013 Summarized Transcription by //Patricia McDonnell// Date: May 29, 2013 Patricia McDonnell Certified Transcriber, OfficeSolutionsPlusLLC.com //Elizabeth Tice// Date: May 29, 2013 Elizabeth Tice, President OfficeSolutionsPlusLLC.com My commission expires August 26, 2016