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Hopkinton Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes July 24, 2012
TOWN OF HOPKINTON
Board of Selectmen
July 24, 2012
A meeting of the Hopkinton Board of Selectmen was held on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Town
Hall, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Selectmen present: Ben Palleiko, John Mosher,
Todd Cestari, Michelle Gates, Brian Herr. Officials present: Town Manager Norman Khumalo,
Operations Assistant Jamie Hellen.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Palleiko called the meeting to order in Room 211. MOTION
to go into Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations.
REOPEN PUBLIC SESSION: Chairman Palleiko reopened the Public Session in Room 215
with the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC FORUM: Residents were invited to share ideas, opinions, or ask questions regarding
town government. There was no one present to participate in public forum.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Public Session Meeting Minutes: The Board approved the following public session minutes:
1/3/12; 1/12/12; 1/17/12; 1/24/12; 2/7/12; 2/28/12; 3/6/12; 3/20/12. MOTION by Mrs.
Gates to approve the minutes with one correction on 2/7/12, SECONDED by Mr. Herr.
VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0.
2. Proclamation: The Board signed a proclamation for Patrick Reimonn from the Town of
Hopkinton for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Patrick addressed the Board and described
his Eagle Scout project rebuilding a footbridge at Lake Whitehall. MOTION by Mr. Cestari
to sign the proclamation, SECONDED by Mr. Mosher. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0,
Abstained-0.
3. Resignation: The Board accepted the resignation of Mr. Raymond Gendreau from the
Veterans Celebration Committee. Mr. Cestari thanked Mr. Gendreau for his involvement
and service to the veterans of Hopkinton. MOTION by Mr. Cestari accept the resignation,
SECONDED by Mr. Herr. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0.
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4. Warrant for State Primary: The Board approved the request of Town Clerk Ann Click to
approve the warrant for the 2012 September primary, pursuant to MGL Chapter 39, Section
10. The primary election will be held September 6, 2012 at the Middle School gym.
MOTION by Mr. Herr to approve the state primary warrant, SECONDED by Mr. Mosher.
VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0.
LIAISON REPORTS: Mr. Herr stated the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority reached out
to the Town of Milford to join their network, however, the Milford Board of Selectmen has voted
not to join at this time.
Mrs. Gates stated the School Committee has an acting Superintendent, Dr. Mary Ann DeMello,
through July 31, 2012, and Dr. Steven Hiersche will begin as Interim Superintendent August 1,
2012 pending contract negotiations. MAPC is preparing a new population housing demand
projection for the Metrowest Boston area and is requesting data which she feels may be time
consuming for town staff to prepare so she has requested further information. Mrs. Gates raised
discussion of how the Town can assist residents with the disposal of sharps now that they are no
longer accepted in the municipal waste collection. She recommended providing a collection area
at the August 4, 2012 hazardous waste collection, or providing information for residents on how
they can dispose of sharps on their own. Chairman Palleiko stated this decision would fall under
the purview of the Board of Health. Mr. Khumalo stated discussions are ongoing with the Board
of Health but no determination has been made.
MARATHON NUMBERS FUNDRAISING REPORT: Chairman Palleiko reported the
Town’s Marathon Policy approved by the Board in January 2012 formalizing a mechanism for
the assignment of waivers meeting the requirements of the BAA, allowing all interested
applicants a fair chance to receive a number and to raise funds for causes and organizations, was
a huge success and raised a grand total of $86,979.00. The Board discussed revisiting this
process and getting an earlier start to maximize the return for the local organizations.
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE: The Board approved a request from the Town Treasurer to
sign a Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) in the total amount of $332,000 for the Beach Project.
MOTION by Mr. Cestari to approve the Bond Anticipation Note, SECONDED by Mr. Herr.
VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0.
SPECIAL LICENSE REQUEST, ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE
Southborough Rod & Gun Club, Fruit Street: The Board approved a request from the
Southborough Rod & Gun Club for a special one day liquor license (wine and malt beverages)
on September 16, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the club’s Annual Field Day & Chicken
Barbeque. Mr. Andrews from the Club was present and stated they will have six servers who are
all TIPS trained and no attendees will be allowed to take alcohol off the premises, or bring their
own alcohol. Mr. Khumalo stated all appropriate town agencies have signed off on this request.
MOTION by Mr. Herr to approve a one day liquor license for the Southborough Rod & Gun
Club, SECONDED by Mr. Mosher. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0.
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TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT:
Mr. Khumalo presented the Board with the Council on Aging Quarterly Report. He also
provided an overview of the Performance Management Project which will measure the
performance of various town departments. He hopes to have the narrative report available at the
end of August for presentation to the Board and begin the creation of a customer satisfaction
survey. Mr. Khumalo provided an update on the HR Director position. He stated a number of
resumes have been received and the interview process will begin in the coming weeks.
SEWER BETTERMENT ABATEMENT REQUESTS:
1. Mar South Maple Realty Trust Abatement Application, 0 South Street, Phase VI Fruit Street
Final Betterment Amount: $116,942.94. The Board reviewed Marc W.L. Mann’s request for
a sewer abatement on Parcel R33-32-C on the grounds the land is “wetlands, unbuildable,
and a betterment will not increase the value of the property.” Staff and Town Counsel
recommended the Board consider granting an 80% partial abatement in the amount of
$93,554.35 on the grounds of value. Marc and Laura Mann addressed the Board and outlined
the basis for their request. MOTION by Mr. Mosher that the Board grant in part the
application of the Fruit Street Wastewater Treatment Facility sewer betterment assessed to
Mar South Maple Realty Trust for its parcel at 0 South Street, also identified as parcel R33-
32-C, in the amount of 80% of the assessed amount for $93,554.35 and instruct the Town
Manager’s office to give written notice to its trustee Marc W.L. Mann within ten days,
SECONDED by Mr. Cestari. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0.
2. Mar South Maple Realty Trust Abatement Application, 227 & 233 South Street, Phase VI
Fruit Street Final Betterment Amount: $176,251.23. The Board reviewed Marc W.L. Mann’s
request for a sewer abatement on Parcel R33-40-0 on the grounds the property already has a
septic system. Staff and Town Counsel recommended the Board deny the request for
abatement. Marc and Laura Mann addressed the Board and outlined the basis for their
request. MOTION by Mr. Mosher that the Board vote to deny the application for abatement
of the final sewer betterment assessed to Mars South Realty Trust for its parcel on 75 South
Street and instruct the Town Manager’s office to give written notice of the Board’s decision
to Mars South Maple Realty Trust within ten days, SECONDED by Mr. Cestari. VOTE to
Approve: Yes-5, No-0, Abstained-0.
ADJOURN: MOTION by Mr. Cestari to adjourn, SECONDED by Mr. Mosher. VOTE to
Approve: Unanimous. Meeting adjourned.
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Summarized Transcription by
//Patricia McDonnell// Date: August 20, 2012
Patricia McDonnell
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