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October 8, 2019
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Brendan Tedstone, John Coutinho, Brian Herr, Irfan Nasrullah, Mary Jo LaFreniere
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Approve executive session minutes; to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, Town of Hopkinton v. Davies, because the Chair declares that having such discussion in Open Session would have a...
The Chair entertained a motion to approve executive session minutes; to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, Town of Hopkinton v. Davies, because the Chair declares that having such discussion in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town; to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with the Fire and Dispatch unions because the Chair declares that discussion in an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town; to discuss strategy with respect to interest in real property relative to the Upper Charles Trail because the Chair declares that discussion in open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town; to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion; and to convene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, TedstoneThe roll call does not list John Coutinho, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“The Chair entertained a motion to approve executive session minutes; to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, Town of Hopkinton v. Davies, because the Chair declares that having such discussion in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town; to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with the Fire and Dispatch unions because the Chair declares that discussion in an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town; to discuss strategy with respect to interest in real property relative to the Upper Charles Trail because the Chair declares that discussion in open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Town; to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion; and to convene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session. MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Herr. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Herr)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the 9/24/19 and 9/30/19 Select Board meetings; and 2) approval of a request from the Parks & Recreation Commission for the...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the 9/24/19 and 9/30/19 Select Board meetings; and 2) approval of a request from the Parks & Recreation Commission for the disbursement of $3,000 from the "Friends of the Common" gift account for shrubs on the Town Common
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the 9/24/19 and 9/30/19 Select Board meetings; and 2) approval of a request from the Parks & Recreation Commission for the disbursement of $3,000 from the "Friends of the Common" gift account for shrubs on the Town Common. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Main ST.
Approve new hours for Marty's on Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
To approve new hours for Marty's on Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to approve new hours for Marty's on Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Board/Committee Appointments
Appoint Michael Whalen as Veterans Grave Officer, to a term expiring 6/30/2024
To appoint Michael Whalen as Veterans Grave Officer, to a term expiring 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to appoint Michael Whalen as Veterans Grave Officer, to a term expiring 6/30/2024. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Appoint Jane Moran as the Planning Board's representative on the Open Space Preservation Commission to a term expiring 6/30/2024
To appoint Jane Moran as the Planning Board's representative on the Open Space Preservation Commission to a term expiring 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to appoint Jane Moran as the Planning Board's representative on the Open Space Preservation Commission to a term expiring 6/30/2024. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Goals
Approve a Clearly Outstanding rating for Mr. Khumalo, to establish FY20 goals 1) to bring the Main Street Corridor Project to construction readiness in April 2020, 2) develop and implement a tree...
To approve a Clearly Outstanding rating for Mr. Khumalo, to establish FY20 goals 1) to bring the Main Street Corridor Project to construction readiness in April 2020, 2) develop and implement a tree management program within the Town that identifies priority trees/areas and which includes a community outreach component, and 3) implement the Town Meeting directive relative to the two new municipal parking lots in the downtown, and to authorize the Chair to sign the related forms
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve a Clearly Outstanding rating for Mr. Khumalo, to establish FY20 goals 1) to bring the Main Street Corridor Project to construction readiness in April 2020, 2) develop and implement a tree management program within the Town that identifies priority trees/areas and which includes a community outreach component, and 3) implement the Town Meeting directive relative to the two new municipal parking lots in the downtown, and to authorize the Chair to sign the related forms. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Nasrullah)
Approve a Clearly Outstanding rating for Mr. Lee, to establish FY20 goals to 1) complete the strategic plan, 2) develop a public safety plan for land, parks and trails, and 3) plan for how traffic...
To approve a Clearly Outstanding rating for Mr. Lee, to establish FY20 goals to 1) complete the strategic plan, 2) develop a public safety plan for land, parks and trails, and 3) plan for how traffic concerns caused by the Main Street Corridor Project will be managed, and to authorize the Chair to sign the related forms
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve a Clearly Outstanding rating for Mr. Lee, to establish FY20 goals to 1) complete the strategic plan, 2) develop a public safety plan for land, parks and trails, and 3) plan for how traffic concerns caused by the Main Street Corridor Project will be managed, and to authorize the Chair to sign the related forms. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Approve a Clearly Outstanding rating for Mr. Slaman, to establish FY20 goals to 1) take tangible steps toward a new public safety facility, 2) completing the emergency response plan, and 3)...
To approve a Clearly Outstanding rating for Mr. Slaman, to establish FY20 goals to 1) take tangible steps toward a new public safety facility, 2) completing the emergency response plan, and 3) prepare strategically for Fire Dept. incident response while the Main Street Corridor Project is under construction, and to authorize the Chair to sign the related forms
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve a Clearly Outstanding rating for Mr. Slaman, to establish FY20 goals to 1) take tangible steps toward a new public safety facility, 2) completing the emergency response plan, and 3) prepare strategically for Fire Dept. incident response while the Main Street Corridor Project is under construction, and to authorize the Chair to sign the related forms. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Town Manager Report
Determine that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment to be financed with the proceeds of the bonds authorized, as further described below, is hereby determined pursuant to G.L....
To determine that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment to be financed with the proceeds of the bonds authorized, as further described below, is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, Section 7(1) to be as follows: Authorization Date and Article: May 7, 2019 (Article 25) and May 20, 2019 (Question 2) Purpose: Fire Department Ladder truck Borrowing Amount: $1,200,000 Maximum Useful Life: 15 years
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to determine that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment to be financed with the proceeds of the bonds authorized, as further described below, is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, Section 7(1) to be as follows: Authorization Date and Article: May 7, 2019 (Article 25) and May 20, 2019 (Question 2) Purpose: Fire Department Ladder truck Borrowing Amount: $1,200,000 Maximum Useful Life: 15 years Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Coutinho)
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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