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July 9, 2019
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Brendan Tedstone, John Coutinho, Mary Jo LaFreniere
Absent: Brian Herr, Irfan Nasrullah
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Convene in Executive Session to consider strategy in relation to litigation, Abbott v. Town of Hopkinton, because the Chair declares that having such discussion in Open Session would have a...
The Chair entertained a motion to convene in Executive Session to consider strategy in relation to litigation, Abbott v. Town of Hopkinton, because the Chair declares that having such discussion in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board, to discuss the following item which was unknown to the Chair at the time the agenda was set: Collective Bargaining/Fire Union negotiations; to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion, and to convene in Open Session after the conclusion of the Executive Session
From the minutes
“The Chair entertained a motion to convene in Executive Session to consider strategy in relation to litigation, Abbott v. Town of Hopkinton, because the Chair declares that having such discussion in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board, to discuss the following item which was unknown to the Chair at the time the agenda was set: Collective Bargaining/Fire Union negotiations; to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion, and to convene in Open Session after the conclusion of the Executive Session. MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Police Officer Appointment
Appoint Robert Ekross as a Police Officer
To appoint Robert Ekross as a Police Officer
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Robert Ekross as a Police Officer. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Consent Agenda
Approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approve the 6/25/19 Select Board Minutes; 2) accept gifts to the Senior Center, of a Kimball piano from Bushell Piano Movers, and five wheelchairs...
To approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approve the 6/25/19 Select Board Minutes; 2) accept gifts to the Senior Center, of a Kimball piano from Bushell Piano Movers, and five wheelchairs from Dell
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approve the 6/25/19 Select Board Minutes; 2) accept gifts to the Senior Center, of a Kimball piano from Bushell Piano Movers, and five wheelchairs from Dell. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Approve the 40' x 4' banner to be hung across Main St. from 9/1/2019 through 9/14/2019
To approve the 40' x 4' banner to be hung across Main St. from 9/1/2019 through 9/14/2019
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the 40' x 4' banner to be hung across Main St. from 9/1/2019 through 9/14/2019. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Orders of Taking
Vote, pursuant to Article 48 of the May 6, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to execute Orders of Taking of the following private ways: Hunters Ridge Way, from South Mill Street to South Mill Street, and...
To vote, pursuant to Article 48 of the May 6, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to execute Orders of Taking of the following private ways: Hunters Ridge Way, from South Mill Street to South Mill Street, and Penny Meadow Lane, from South Mill Street to dead end; together with easements for drainage, utility, and other purposes
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to vote, pursuant to Article 48 of the May 6, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to execute Orders of Taking of the following private ways: Hunters Ridge Way, from South Mill Street to South Mill Street, and Penny Meadow Lane, from South Mill Street to dead end; together with easements for drainage, utility, and other purposes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Annual Appointments
Appoint Jim Ciriello and Melissa Recos to the Conservation Commission, both to terms expiring 6/30/2022
To appoint Jim Ciriello and Melissa Recos to the Conservation Commission, both to terms expiring 6/30/2022
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to appoint Jim Ciriello and Melissa Recos to the Conservation Commission, both to terms expiring 6/30/2022. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Coutinho)
Appoint Meena Kaushik to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 6/30/2021
To appoint Meena Kaushik to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Meena Kaushik to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 6/30/2021. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint Adam Munroe to the Marathon Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2022
To appoint Adam Munroe to the Marathon Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2022
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Adam Munroe to the Marathon Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2022. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint Tab Kadlik to the Marathon Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2022, and to pass along Ms. Keating's application to the Marathon Committee Chair
To appoint Tab Kadlik to the Marathon Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2022, and to pass along Ms. Keating's application to the Marathon Committee Chair
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to appoint Tab Kadlik to the Marathon Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2022, and to pass along Ms. Keating's application to the Marathon Committee Chair. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Coutinho)
Appoint Colleen Charleston and Carole Nathon to the Marathon Fund Committee, both to terms expiring 6/30/2022
To appoint Colleen Charleston and Carole Nathon to the Marathon Fund Committee, both to terms expiring 6/30/2022
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Colleen Charleston and Carole Nathon to the Marathon Fund Committee, both to terms expiring 6/30/2022. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint Ken Parker and Jamie Wronka to the Trail Coordination and Management Committee as at-large members, both to terms expiring 6/30/2022
To appoint Ken Parker and Jamie Wronka to the Trail Coordination and Management Committee as at-large members, both to terms expiring 6/30/2022
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Ken Parker and Jamie Wronka to the Trail Coordination and Management Committee as at-large members, both to terms expiring 6/30/2022. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint Brian Fitzgerald to the Upper Charles Trail Committee as an alternate member, to a term expiring 6/30/2022
To appoint Brian Fitzgerald to the Upper Charles Trail Committee as an alternate member, to a term expiring 6/30/2022
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Brian Fitzgerald to the Upper Charles Trail Committee as an alternate member, to a term expiring 6/30/2022. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint Sean Davan (Resident/Owner in District) and Tina Berlad (Historical Society nominee) to the Woodville Historic District Commission, both to terms expiring 6/30/2022
To appoint Sean Davan (Resident/Owner in District) and Tina Berlad (Historical Society nominee) to the Woodville Historic District Commission, both to terms expiring 6/30/2022
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Sean Davan (Resident/Owner in District) and Tina Berlad (Historical Society nominee) to the Woodville Historic District Commission, both to terms expiring 6/30/2022. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
FY19 Budget Transfers
Approve the FY19 year end transfers as proposed
To approve the FY19 year end transfers as proposed
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the FY19 year end transfers as proposed. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Town Manager Report
Consent to the request to rent 13 Patriots Blvd. until June 30, 2020 and to the increase in rent by $25, provided that the following conditions continue to be met: The rent shall not exceed...
To consent to the request to rent 13 Patriots Blvd. until June 30, 2020 and to the increase in rent by $25, provided that the following conditions continue to be met: The rent shall not exceed carrying costs of the property as determined by CHAPA. Any rent above said costs shall be returned to the municipality's Affordable Housing Trust Fund at the end of the lease. The tenant shall be income eligible and certified by CHAPA. Any request for extension of the lease term must be made in writing at least 90 days prior to the end of the lease term so that the Town can review the circumstances and determine if an additional year is warranted. The owner shall furnish the Town with the name and contact information for the tenant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to consent to the request to rent 13 Patriots Blvd. until June 30, 2020 and to the increase in rent by $25, provided that the following conditions continue to be met: The rent shall not exceed carrying costs of the property as determined by CHAPA. Any rent above said costs shall be returned to the municipality's Affordable Housing Trust Fund at the end of the lease. The tenant shall be income eligible and certified by CHAPA. Any request for extension of the lease term must be made in writing at least 90 days prior to the end of the lease term so that the Town can review the circumstances and determine if an additional year is warranted. The owner shall furnish the Town with the name and contact information for the tenant. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Liaison Reports
Accept the gift
To accept the gift
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to accept the gift. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
From the Hopkinton Select Board’s official minutes in the town’s Laserfiche document archive (Agendas & Minutes). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Hopkinton Independent (photos by John Cardillo): Brian Herr and Joe Clark (May 2024), Shahidul Mannan and Matthew Kizner (May 2025); Amy Ritterbusch, Hopkinton Independent candidate questionnaire (June 2020).
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