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January 7, 2020
10 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Brendan Tedstone, John Coutinho, Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere
Absent: Irfan Nasrullah
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter into executive session to consider approving executive session minutes, to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with the DPW, Fire and Dispatch Communications unions...
The Chair entertained a motion to enter into executive session to consider approving executive session minutes, to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with the DPW, Fire and Dispatch Communications unions because the Chair declares that discussion in an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board; to consider strategy with regard to contract negotiations with non-union staff - Town Manager and Police Chief; to consider strategy with respect to the lease, sale or value of real property; to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion; and to convene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session
From the minutes
“The Chair entertained a motion to enter into executive session to consider approving executive session minutes, to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with the DPW, Fire and Dispatch Communications unions because the Chair declares that discussion in an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board; to consider strategy with regard to contract negotiations with non-union staff - Town Manager and Police Chief; to consider strategy with respect to the lease, sale or value of real property; 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. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Staff Appointments
Appoint Jessica Ferreira as Patrol Officer for the Town of Hopkinton
To appoint Jessica Ferreira as Patrol Officer for the Town of Hopkinton
Yes: Coutinho, LaFreniere, TedstoneThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (3-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Jessica Ferreira as Patrol Officer for the Town of Hopkinton. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint Kimberly Carson as Outreach Coordinator for the Senior Services Dept
To appoint Kimberly Carson as Outreach Coordinator for the Senior Services Dept
Yes: Coutinho, LaFreniere, TedstoneThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (3-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Kimberly Carson as Outreach Coordinator for the Senior Services Dept. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approval of the Minutes of the 12/17/19 meeting, and accepting a $100 gift from Carol Tedstone to the Library Fund
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approval of the Minutes of the 12/17/19 meeting, and accepting a $100 gift from Carol Tedstone to the Library Fund
Yes: Coutinho, LaFreniere, TedstoneThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (3-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approval of the Minutes of the 12/17/19 meeting, and accepting a $100 gift from Carol Tedstone to the Library Fund. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Seasonal Population Increase Estimation and ABCC Renewal Certification
Estimate 15,048 as Hopkinton's temporary increased seasonal population as of July 10, 2020
To estimate 15,048 as Hopkinton's temporary increased seasonal population as of July 10, 2020
Yes: Coutinho, LaFreniere, TedstoneThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (3-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to estimate 15,048 as Hopkinton's temporary increased seasonal population as of July 10, 2020. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Submit the ABCC Renewal Certification form
To submit the ABCC Renewal Certification form
Yes: Coutinho, LaFreniere, TedstoneThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (3-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to submit the ABCC Renewal Certification form. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Delegation of Designer Selection
Delegate designer selection for the High School classroom addition project to the School Committee
To delegate designer selection for the High School classroom addition project to the School Committee
Yes: Coutinho, LaFreniere, TedstoneThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (3-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to delegate designer selection for the High School classroom addition project to the School Committee. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Board/Committee Appointments
Appoint Steve Levandosky as an at-large member of the Open Space Preservation Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2024
To appoint Steve Levandosky as an at-large member of the Open Space Preservation Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2024
Yes: Coutinho, LaFreniere, TedstoneThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (3-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to appoint Steve Levandosky as an at-large member of the Open Space Preservation Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2024. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Coutinho)
Appoint Teri Nelson to the Veteran's Celebration Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2022
To appoint Teri Nelson to the Veteran's Celebration Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2022
Yes: Coutinho, LaFreniere, TedstoneThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (3-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Teri Nelson to the Veteran's Celebration Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2022. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
Yes: Coutinho, LaFreniere, TedstoneThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (3-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
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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