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June 16, 2020
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Brendan Tedstone, John Coutinho, Brian Herr, Irfan Nasrullah, Mary Jo LaFreniere
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda items as follows: 1) approve the minutes of the 6/2/20 and 6/11/20 Select Board meetings; 2) sign a Conservation Restriction on 4.9 acres at 4 Valentine Cir. owned by...
To approve the Consent Agenda items as follows: 1) approve the minutes of the 6/2/20 and 6/11/20 Select Board meetings; 2) sign a Conservation Restriction on 4.9 acres at 4 Valentine Cir. owned by Donald and Meghan Lussier to the Hopkinton Area Land Trust; and 3) accept a $250 gift to the Library from the SCORE Worcester Chapter to assist with the challenges created by the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows: 1) approve the minutes of the 6/2/20 and 6/11/20 Select Board meetings; 2) sign a Conservation Restriction on 4.9 acres at 4 Valentine Cir. owned by Donald and Meghan Lussier to the Hopkinton Area Land Trust; and 3) accept a $250 gift to the Library from the SCORE Worcester Chapter to assist with the challenges created by the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit Application
Approve the temporary outdoor dining application, approving a temporary alteration of premises for the Hopkinton Spoon as submitted
To approve the temporary outdoor dining application, approving a temporary alteration of premises for the Hopkinton Spoon as submitted
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the temporary outdoor dining application, approving a temporary alteration of premises for the Hopkinton Spoon as submitted. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Approve Amendment #7 to the Host Community Agreement between Legacy Farms LLC and the Town of Hopkinton
To approve Amendment #7 to the Host Community Agreement between Legacy Farms LLC and the Town of Hopkinton
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve Amendment #7 to the Host Community Agreement between Legacy Farms LLC and the Town of Hopkinton. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Adopt the following statement: The Select Board acknowledges that the Town's planning for various traffic, intersection and infrastructure improvements evolved after the approval of the Master...
To adopt the following statement: The Select Board acknowledges that the Town's planning for various traffic, intersection and infrastructure improvements evolved after the approval of the Master Plan Special Permit for Legacy Farms. To support the Town's initiatives to implement those improvements, including the Main Street Corridor Project, Legacy Farms agreed to amendments to the Host Community Agreement that were adopted after approval of the Master Plan Special Permit. These amendments have provided substantial financial assistance, flexibility and cooperation in support of the Town's efforts, notwithstanding their having developed after approval of the Master Plan Special Permit
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to adopt the following statement: The Select Board acknowledges that the Town's planning for various traffic, intersection and infrastructure improvements evolved after the approval of the Master Plan Special Permit for Legacy Farms. To support the Town's initiatives to implement those improvements, including the Main Street Corridor Project, Legacy Farms agreed to amendments to the Host Community Agreement that were adopted after approval of the Master Plan Special Permit. These amendments have provided substantial financial assistance, flexibility and cooperation in support of the Town's efforts, notwithstanding their having developed after approval of the Master Plan Special Permit. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
General Obligation Bond Approval
The sale of the $8,915,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated June 25, 2020 (the "Bonds"), to FHN Financial Capital Markets at the price of $9,581,671.59 and...
That the sale of the $8,915,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated June 25, 2020 (the "Bonds"), to FHN Financial Capital Markets at the price of $9,581,671.59 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on June 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Year Amount Interest Rate Year Amount Interest Rate 2021 $380,000 5.00% 2031 $375,000 2.00% 2022 380,000 5.00 2032 375,000 2.00 2023 380,000 5.00 2033 375,000 2.00 2024 380,000 5.00 2034 375,000 2.00 2025 380,000 5.00 2037 1,115,000 2.00 2026 380,000 5.00 2038 370,000 2.00 2027 380,000 5.00 2039 365,000 2.00 2028 380,000 5.00 2040 365,000 2.00 2029 380,000 2.00 2045 700,000 2.20 2030 380,000 2.00 2050 700,000 2.35 And further vote that the Bonds maturing on June 15, 2037, June 15, 2045 and June 15, 2050 (each a "Term Bond") shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: Term Bond due June 15, 2037 Year Amount 2035 $375,000 2036 $370,000 2037* $370,000 *Final Maturity Term Bond due June 15, 2045 Year Amount 2041 $140,000 2042 $140,000 2043 $140,000 2044 $140,000 2045* $140,000 *Final Maturity Term Bond due June 15, 2050 Year Amount 2046 $140,000 2047 $140,000 2048 $140,000 2049 $140,000 2050* $140,000 *Final Maturity And further vote that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official S
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr that the sale of the $8,915,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2020 Bonds of the Town dated June 25, 2020 (the "Bonds"), to FHN Financial Capital Markets at the price of $9,581,671.59 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on June 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows: Year Amount Interest Rate Year Amount Interest Rate 2021 $380,000 5.00% 2031 $375,000 2.00% 2022 380,000 5.00 2032 375,000 2.00 2023 380,000 5.00 2033 375,000 2.00 2024 380,000 5.00 2034 375,000 2.00 2025 380,000 5.00 2037 1,115,000 2.00 2026 380,000 5.00 2038 370,000 2.00 2027 380,000 5.00 2039 365,000 2.00 2028 380,000 5.00 2040 365,000 2.00 2029 380,000 2.00 2045 700,000 2.20 2030 380,000 2.00 2050 700,000 2.35 And further vote that the Bonds maturing on June 15, 2037, June 15, 2045 and June 15, 2050 (each a "Term Bond") shall be subject to mandatory redemption or mature as follows: Term Bond due June 15, 2037 Year Amount 2035 $375,000 2036 $370,000 2037* $370,000 *Final Maturity Term Bond due June 15, 2045 Year Amount 2041 $140,000 2042 $140,000 2043 $140,000 2044 $140,000 2045* $140,000 *Final Maturity Term Bond due June 15, 2050 Year Amount 2046 $140,000 2047 $140,000 2048 $140,000 2049 $140,000 2050* $140,000 *Final Maturity And further vote that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated June 2, 2020, and a final Official Statement dated June 9, 2020 (the "Official Statement"), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. And further vote that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement. And further vote that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time. And further vote that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. And further vote that any certificates or documents relating to the Bonds (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. And further vote that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Water and Sewer Rates
Set water rates for fiscal year 2021 with an increase of 3% effective July 1, 2020, as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet $27.20 dollar minimum 1001-8000 cubic feet at $3.31 per 100 cubic feet over 8000...
To set water rates for fiscal year 2021 with an increase of 3% effective July 1, 2020, as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet $27.20 dollar minimum 1001-8000 cubic feet at $3.31 per 100 cubic feet over 8000 cubic feet at $6.88 per 100 cubic feet
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to set water rates for fiscal year 2021 with an increase of 3% effective July 1, 2020, as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet $27.20 dollar minimum 1001-8000 cubic feet at $3.31 per 100 cubic feet over 8000 cubic feet at $6.88 per 100 cubic feet ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Set sewer rates for fiscal year 2021 with an increase of 2.5% effective July 1, 2020 as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet at $11.54 per 100 cubic feet. 1,001-8000 cubic feet at $13.69 per 100 cubic feet....
To set sewer rates for fiscal year 2021 with an increase of 2.5% effective July 1, 2020 as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet at $11.54 per 100 cubic feet. 1,001-8000 cubic feet at $13.69 per 100 cubic feet. Over 8000 at $16.92 per 100 cubic feet
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to set sewer rates for fiscal year 2021 with an increase of 2.5% effective July 1, 2020 as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet at $11.54 per 100 cubic feet. 1,001-8000 cubic feet at $13.69 per 100 cubic feet. Over 8000 at $16.92 per 100 cubic feet ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Implement a $200 per year Sewer bill discount for Sewer Enterprise residential customers who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41...
To implement a $200 per year Sewer bill discount for Sewer Enterprise residential customers who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2021 effective July 1, 2020. Mr. Khumalo explained the discount instituted by the Select Board last year. Mr. O'Leary stated that last year the discount was provided to 34 qualified system users
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to implement a $200 per year Sewer bill discount for Sewer Enterprise residential customers who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2021 effective July 1, 2020. Mr. Khumalo explained the discount instituted by the Select Board last year. Mr. O'Leary stated that last year the discount was provided to 34 qualified system users. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
FY 2020 and 2021 Budget Updates, and Annual Town Meeting DATE
Authorize monthly expenditures for July, 2020 in the following amounts: Municipal Expenditures (non-School) 8,283,956 School Expenditures 1,267,005 Enterprise Funds 1,861,889
To authorize monthly expenditures for July, 2020 in the following amounts: Municipal Expenditures (non-School) 8,283,956 School Expenditures 1,267,005 Enterprise Funds 1,861,889
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to authorize monthly expenditures for July, 2020 in the following amounts: Municipal Expenditures (non-School) 8,283,956 School Expenditures 1,267,005 Enterprise Funds 1,861,889 ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Authorize monthly expenditures for August, 2020 in the following amounts: Municipal Expenditures (non-School) 1,913,807 School Expenditures 1,560,910 Enterprise Funds 388,216
To authorize monthly expenditures for August, 2020 in the following amounts: Municipal Expenditures (non-School) 1,913,807 School Expenditures 1,560,910 Enterprise Funds 388,216
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to authorize monthly expenditures for August, 2020 in the following amounts: Municipal Expenditures (non-School) 1,913,807 School Expenditures 1,560,910 Enterprise Funds 388,216 ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Authorize monthly expenditures for September, 2020 in the following amounts: Municipal Expenditures (non-School) 3,410,260 School Expenditures 4,422,830 Enterprise Funds 334,146
To authorize monthly expenditures for September, 2020 in the following amounts: Municipal Expenditures (non-School) 3,410,260 School Expenditures 4,422,830 Enterprise Funds 334,146
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to authorize monthly expenditures for September, 2020 in the following amounts: Municipal Expenditures (non-School) 3,410,260 School Expenditures 4,422,830 Enterprise Funds 334,146 ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
The Select Board, having previously delayed the Annual Town Meeting to a date to be determined, now determine that the Annual Town Meeting shall commence on September 21, 2020
That the Select Board, having previously delayed the Annual Town Meeting to a date to be determined, now determine that the Annual Town Meeting shall commence on September 21, 2020
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah that the Select Board, having previously delayed the Annual Town Meeting to a date to be determined, now determine that the Annual Town Meeting shall commence on September 21, 2020. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Town Manager Report
Allow the Town to fill the Senior Accounting Manager position and the Communications/Dispatchers job group
To allow the Town to fill the Senior Accounting Manager position and the Communications/Dispatchers job group
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to allow the Town to fill the Senior Accounting Manager position and the Communications/Dispatchers job group. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Future Agenda Items
Enter into executive session To consider contract negotiations with non union staff, Town Manager; To consider strategy with respect to contract negotiations with DPW, Fire and Dispatch...
To enter into executive session To consider contract negotiations with non union staff, Town Manager; To consider strategy with respect to contract negotiations with DPW, Fire and Dispatch Communications unions because the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board; To consider the disposition, acquisition or value of interests in real property because the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board: 1. Property interests associated with the Main Street Corridor Project. 2. Property interests associated with Town Hall and adjacent properties. To consider approving executive session minutes; To allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion; and To convene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive Session for the sole purpose of adjourning the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to enter into executive session To consider contract negotiations with non union staff, Town Manager; To consider strategy with respect to contract negotiations with DPW, Fire and Dispatch Communications unions because the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board; To consider the disposition, acquisition or value of interests in real property because the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board: 1. Property interests associated with the Main Street Corridor Project. 2. Property interests associated with Town Hall and adjacent properties. To consider approving executive session minutes; To allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion; and To convene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive Session for the sole purpose of adjourning the meeting. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Nasrullah)
Reopen Open Session
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
Yes: Herr, Nasrullah, TedstoneThe roll call does not list John Coutinho and Mary Jo LaFreniere, who were at the meeting; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Nasrullah)
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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