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July 21, 2020
19 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Brendan Tedstone, Irfan Nasrullah, Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the June 22, 2020, June 25, 2020 and July 2, 2020 (revised) Minutes
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the June 22, 2020, June 25, 2020 and July 2, 2020 (revised) Minutes
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the June 22, 2020, June 25, 2020 and July 2, 2020 (revised) Minutes. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Nasrullah)
Annual Appointments
Appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: 1. Ted Barker-Hook to the Conservation Commission, term expiring 6/30/2023 2. Michelle Heeney to the...
To appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: 1. Ted Barker-Hook to the Conservation Commission, term expiring 6/30/2023 2. Michelle Heeney to the Cultural Council, term expiring 7/21/2023 3. Michelle Murdock to the HCAM Board of Directors, term expiring 6/30/2023 4. Robert Levenson, Robert McGuire and Dorothy Ferriter-Wallace to the Marathon Committee (at-large), terms expiring 6/30/2023 5. Amy Groves, Christine Coffman, Renee Dean, Meena Kaushik, Paul Gallager and Peggy Barton to the Sustainable Green Committee, terms expiring 6/30/2023. 6. Mike Whalen to the Veterans Celebration Committee, term expiring 6/30/2023 7. Paul Larter to the Woodville Historic District Commission, term expiring 6/30/2023 8. Andrea Krammes to the Youth Commission, term expiring 6/30/2023 Mr. Tedstone asked if any member wishes to pull any out for separate discussion or vote, and there were no requests
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: 1. Ted Barker-Hook to the Conservation Commission, term expiring 6/30/2023 2. Michelle Heeney to the Cultural Council, term expiring 7/21/2023 3. Michelle Murdock to the HCAM Board of Directors, term expiring 6/30/2023 4. Robert Levenson, Robert McGuire and Dorothy Ferriter-Wallace to the Marathon Committee (at-large), terms expiring 6/30/2023 5. Amy Groves, Christine Coffman, Renee Dean, Meena Kaushik, Paul Gallager and Peggy Barton to the Sustainable Green Committee, terms expiring 6/30/2023. 6. Mike Whalen to the Veterans Celebration Committee, term expiring 6/30/2023 7. Paul Larter to the Woodville Historic District Commission, term expiring 6/30/2023 8. Andrea Krammes to the Youth Commission, term expiring 6/30/2023 Mr. Tedstone asked if any member wishes to pull any out for separate discussion or vote, and there were no requests. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint John Coutinho to the full member position on the Board, to a term expiring 6/30/2025. Ms. Ritterbusch stated that Ms. McNamara has served on the Board as an associate and is requesting to...
To appoint John Coutinho to the full member position on the Board, to a term expiring 6/30/2025. Ms. Ritterbusch stated that Ms. McNamara has served on the Board as an associate and is requesting to be moved to a full member position, she has experience on this and other boards, and it is typical for members to begin as associates and then move to full member. Ms. LaFreniere agreed. It was noted that Mr. Coutinho also has experience on several boards
Yes: Herr, Nasrullah, TedstoneNo: LaFreniere, Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to appoint John Coutinho to the full member position on the Board, to a term expiring 6/30/2025. Ms. Ritterbusch stated that Ms. McNamara has served on the Board as an associate and is requesting to be moved to a full member position, she has experience on this and other boards, and it is typical for members to begin as associates and then move to full member. Ms. LaFreniere agreed. It was noted that Mr. Coutinho also has experience on several boards. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-No; Ms. Ritterbusch-No; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-2.” (Motion: Herr, second: Nasrullah)
Appoint Jerry Tuite as an associate member, to a term expiring 6/30/2025
To appoint Jerry Tuite as an associate member, to a term expiring 6/30/2025
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, TedstoneAbstained: Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to appoint Jerry Tuite as an associate member, to a term expiring 6/30/2025. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Abstain; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0, Abstain-1.” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Herr)
Appoint Amy Ritterbusch and Beth Watson to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission to terms expiring 6/30/2023
To appoint Amy Ritterbusch and Beth Watson to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission to terms expiring 6/30/2023
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, TedstoneAbstained: Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Amy Ritterbusch and Beth Watson to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission to terms expiring 6/30/2023. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Abstain; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0, Abstain-1.” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint Charles Dauchy and Margaret Wiggin to the Trail Coordination and Management Committee to terms expiring 6/30/2023
To appoint Charles Dauchy and Margaret Wiggin to the Trail Coordination and Management Committee to terms expiring 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to appoint Charles Dauchy and Margaret Wiggin to the Trail Coordination and Management Committee to terms expiring 6/30/2023. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint Miyares & Harrington LLP (J. Raymond Miyares) as Town Counsel, term expiring 6/30/2021
To appoint Miyares & Harrington LLP (J. Raymond Miyares) as Town Counsel, term expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to appoint Miyares & Harrington LLP (J. Raymond Miyares) as Town Counsel, term expiring 6/30/2021. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Nasrullah)
Appoint Mirick O'Connell (Nicholas Anastasopoulos) as Labor Counsel, term expiring 6/30/2021
To appoint Mirick O'Connell (Nicholas Anastasopoulos) as Labor Counsel, term expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Mirick O'Connell (Nicholas Anastasopoulos) as Labor Counsel, term expiring 6/30/2021. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Affirm the following Town Manager appointments to terms expiring 6/30/2021: Inspector of Animals - Elizabeth Jefferis Mutual Aid Building Inspector - Michael Animal Control Officer - William...
To affirm the following Town Manager appointments to terms expiring 6/30/2021: Inspector of Animals - Elizabeth Jefferis Mutual Aid Building Inspector - Michael Animal Control Officer - William Proctor Crisafulli Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Charles Dabritz Sealer of Weights and Measures - Louis Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Peter Sakin Zereski Public Weigher - John Palmer Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Dan Public Weigher - Jaynne Adams Hunt Public Weigher - Jessica Palmer Wiring Inspector - James Melnick Jr. Public Weigher - Jaime Wright Person to cut wire in case of fire - James Public Weigher - Chelsea Adams Melnick Jr. Public Weigher - William Robinson Assistant Wiring Inspector - Kevin Bouret Public Weigher - Will Crofton
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to affirm the following Town Manager appointments to terms expiring 6/30/2021: Inspector of Animals - Elizabeth Jefferis Mutual Aid Building Inspector - Michael Animal Control Officer - William Proctor Crisafulli Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Charles Dabritz Sealer of Weights and Measures - Louis Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Peter Sakin Zereski Public Weigher - John Palmer Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Dan Public Weigher - Jaynne Adams Hunt Public Weigher - Jessica Palmer Wiring Inspector - James Melnick Jr. Public Weigher - Jaime Wright Person to cut wire in case of fire - James Public Weigher - Chelsea Adams Melnick Jr. Public Weigher - William Robinson Assistant Wiring Inspector - Kevin Bouret Public Weigher - Will Crofton ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
FY 21 Goals, Fire Chief
Set FY 21 goals for Steve Slaman, Fire Chief, as follows: 1) Public safety project continued, especially as it pertains to response times during the Main Street Corridor Project construction; 2)...
To set FY 21 goals for Steve Slaman, Fire Chief, as follows: 1) Public safety project continued, especially as it pertains to response times during the Main Street Corridor Project construction; 2) Collaborate with Eversource in an effort to complete the emergency response guide including evacuation and communications information; 3) Covid Management Plan for the Department and the community, working collaboratively with he Health Director/Department and the Town Manager
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to set FY 21 goals for Steve Slaman, Fire Chief, as follows: 1) Public safety project continued, especially as it pertains to response times during the Main Street Corridor Project construction; 2) Collaborate with Eversource in an effort to complete the emergency response guide including evacuation and communications information; 3) Covid Management Plan for the Department and the community, working collaboratively with he Health Director/Department and the Town Manager. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Nstar Electric
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to close the public hearing. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Approve the relocation of Pole T.79/E.79 as detailed on the petition and plan submitted to the Board
To approve the relocation of Pole T.79/E.79 as detailed on the petition and plan submitted to the Board
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the relocation of Pole T.79/E.79 as detailed on the petition and plan submitted to the Board. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Authorize a parking management program for Sandy Beach which may include the following components: (i) limit parking to residents only; (ii) issuance of parking stickers to town residents; (iii)...
To authorize a parking management program for Sandy Beach which may include the following components: (i) limit parking to residents only; (ii) issuance of parking stickers to town residents; (iii) installation of appropriate signage; and (iv) instituting a $150 penalty for violating the residents-only parking sticker rule; and to authorize the Town Manager to work with the Parks & Recreation Commission and the Parks & Recreation Department to implement this program
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to authorize a parking management program for Sandy Beach which may include the following components: (i) limit parking to residents only; (ii) issuance of parking stickers to town residents; (iii) installation of appropriate signage; and (iv) instituting a $150 penalty for violating the residents-only parking sticker rule; and to authorize the Town Manager to work with the Parks & Recreation Commission and the Parks & Recreation Department to implement this program. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Utility Pole Relocation
Waive its Regulations for Pole and Wire Location Petitions for the purposes of pole relocation for the Main Street Corridor Project
That the Board waive its Regulations for Pole and Wire Location Petitions for the purposes of pole relocation for the Main Street Corridor Project
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere that the Board waive its Regulations for Pole and Wire Location Petitions for the purposes of pole relocation for the Main Street Corridor Project. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
ATOZ Laboratories INC.
Approve the Host Community Agreement with ATOZ Laboratories, Inc. for a marijuana testing facility at 100 South St
To approve the Host Community Agreement with ATOZ Laboratories, Inc. for a marijuana testing facility at 100 South St
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the Host Community Agreement with ATOZ Laboratories, Inc. for a marijuana testing facility at 100 South St. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
FY 2021 Budget Updates, and Modify 1/12TH FY 2021 Budget for August and September, 2020
Authorize monthly expenditures for August, 2020 in the following amounts: Municipal Expenditures (non-School) $5,965,898 School Expenditures $1,874,959 Enterprise Funds $433,216
To authorize monthly expenditures for August, 2020 in the following amounts: Municipal Expenditures (non-School) $5,965,898 School Expenditures $1,874,959 Enterprise Funds $433,216
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to authorize monthly expenditures for August, 2020 in the following amounts: Municipal Expenditures (non-School) $5,965,898 School Expenditures $1,874,959 Enterprise Funds $433,216 ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Herr)
Authorize monthly expenditures for September, 2020 in the following amounts: Municipal Expenditures (non-School) $3,410,260 School Expenditures $4,648,503 Enterprise Funds $334,146
To authorize monthly expenditures for September, 2020 in the following amounts: Municipal Expenditures (non-School) $3,410,260 School Expenditures $4,648,503 Enterprise Funds $334,146
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to authorize monthly expenditures for September, 2020 in the following amounts: Municipal Expenditures (non-School) $3,410,260 School Expenditures $4,648,503 Enterprise Funds $334,146 ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Herr)
Approve of the award of the lease of an additional 9.6 acres of property located at 45 East Main Street to the 26.2 Foundation, subject to (1) the successful negotiation of a lease between the...
That the Board approve of the award of the lease of an additional 9.6 acres of property located at 45 East Main Street to the 26.2 Foundation, subject to (1) the successful negotiation of a lease between the Town and the 26.2 Foundation, and (2) Town Meeting approval; and further to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a lease with the 26.2 Foundation, which shall incorporate all 19 acres of property located at 45 East Main Street, with the assistance of Town Counsel. Ms. Ritterbusch asked about the proposal for the 9 acres, and Mr. Khumalo noted that the entire project will encompass both parcels
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, Ritterbusch, TedstoneThe roll call does not list Irfan Nasrullah, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere that the Board approve of the award of the lease of an additional 9.6 acres of property located at 45 East Main Street to the 26.2 Foundation, subject to (1) the successful negotiation of a lease between the Town and the 26.2 Foundation, and (2) Town Meeting approval; and further to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a lease with the 26.2 Foundation, which shall incorporate all 19 acres of property located at 45 East Main Street, with the assistance of Town Counsel. Ms. Ritterbusch asked about the proposal for the 9 acres, and Mr. Khumalo noted that the entire project will encompass both parcels. ROLL CALL: Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, Ritterbusch, TedstoneThe roll call does not list Irfan Nasrullah, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms Ritterbusch to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Ritterbusch)
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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