December 23, 2023

Select Board Actions Taken 12/19/23

Select Board Actions Taken 12/19/23

Agenda Items & Actions Taken:

6:00 PM            CALL TO ORDER

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
    1. Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with the Fire union.
    1. Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, lease, sale or value of real estate in relation to properties in the vicinity of Town Hall and South Street; property comprising part of the Elmwood III subdivision development ; and parcels owned by Umina off Chestnut Street, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board;
    1. Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to litigation: Hopkinton CP LLC v. Town of Hopkinton; because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board;
    1. Approval of Executive Session Minutes of December 5, 2023.

6:30 PM            CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION

  • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6:31 PM            PUBLIC FORUM

  • Residents are invited to share ideas, opinions or ask questions regarding Town Government.

6:40 PM            SELECT BOARD BUDGET LISTENING SESSION

  • Community Members are invited to share ideas, opinions or ask questions regarding the FY25 Comprehensive Budget.

6:50 PM            CONSENT AGENDA

  • The Select Board will consider the following consent agenda:
    • MINUTES – The Select Board will consider approving the Minutes of the November 27, 2023, November 29, 2023 and December 5, 2023 meetings.
    • ACCEPT GIFT – $1,000.00 from Elizabeth Noon to assist the Fire Department’s purchase of underwater sonar.
    • ACCEPT GIFT – $300.00 from the Walcott Valley Condo Trust to the Public Library for use at the Library’s discretion.
    • ACCEPT GIFT – $500 by an anonymous donor on behalf of the Hopkinton Marathon Committee to initiate the process to secure a Federal Service Mark for the iconic “It All Starts Here” logo.

The Select Board approved the Consent Agenda. (5-0)

6:55 PM            ANNUAL LICENSE RENEWAL

  • The Select Board will consider renewing the following licenses for Hop-Yo, 36 Main St. Licenses: Common Victualler, Entertainment (2 TV’s, recorded music).

Contingencies: Building/Electrical Inspections, taxes owed.

Supporting Exhibits: Application supporting documents

The Select Board renewed the Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for Hop-Yo at 36 Main St., with the contingencies noted. (5-0)

7:00 PM           BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

  • The Select Board will consider:
    • Filling a vacancy for an associate member on the Board of Appeals (term expires 6/30/2026). Applicants: Shawn Masterson; Walter Garland
    • Appointing Kristin Merrill to theFire Chief Screening Committee Supporting Exhibits: Applications

The Select Board appointed Shawn Masterson as an Associate Member of the Board of Appeals, to a term expiring June 30, 2026. (5-0)

The Select Board appointed Kristin Merrill to the Fire Chief Screening Committee. (5-0)

7:05 PM            REQUESTS TO ACQUIRE TOWN LAND

  • The Select Board will review the result of staff and board/committee reviews of requests to acquire 8 parcels of land in the Lake Maspenock area from the Town, and consider the recommendations on each. The Board may consider moving one or more forward to a disposition process, which requires a Town Meeting vote. Town property may be disposed of only in conformance with M.G.L. c. 30B.

Supporting Exhibits: Memo dated 12-8-2023

7:15 PM            METROWEST VETERANS SERVICES DISTRICT AGREEMENT

  • The Select Board will consider approving an update to the MetroWest Veterans Services District Agreement and designating Elaine Lazarus as the Town’s representative on the MetroWest Veterans Services District Board.

Supporting Exhibits: MetroWest Veterans Service District Agreement

The Select Board approved the update to the MetroWest Veterans Service District Agreement. (5-0)

The Select Board designated Elaine Lazarus as the Town’s representative on the MetroWest Veterans Service District Board. (5-0)

7:20 PM            FACILITY PLANNING STUDY

  1. The Select Board will consider an update from the Permanent Building Committee regarding the Town Facilities study, which includes Center School, Elmwood School, Town Hall and the 66 Fruit Street/Pratt Way Property.

Supporting Exhibits: Center School Update December 19 2023_By PBC

7:40 PM           2024 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

  1. The Select Board will consider discussing its potential May 6, 2024 Annual Town Meeting articles, including any General Bylaw changes. The Select Board will vote to open the

Annual Town Meeting Warrant on January 5, 2024. The Warrant will close on February 6, 2024.

Supporting Exhibits: 2024 Annual Town Meeting Timeline & FY25 Budget Calendar

The Select Board voted to open the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant on January 5, 2024. (5-0) 7:50 PM   

TOWN MANAGER REPORT

  1. Town Manager will report on the following:
    1. Main Street Corridor Project
    1. Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) treatment project
    1. Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Southborough Interconnection project
    1. 10 Pinecrest Village – Draft Right of First Refusal Letter – Resale of Affordable Housing Unit; authorization for Town Manager to sign.
    1. Elmwood III: Deliberation and vote concerning the donation of a parcel of land to the Town, comprising part of the Elmwood III subdivision development. .

Supporting Exhibits: Town Manager Report

The Select Board authorized the Town Manager to sign the Right of First Refusal Letter for 10 Pinecrest Village. (5-0)

8:00 PM            LIAISON REPORTS/BOARD INVITES

  1. Supporting Exhibit: FY24 Select Board Liaison List

8:10 PM            FUTURE BOARD AGENDA ITEMS:

  1. 1. Town Clean Water/PFAS Remediation Advisory Council Framework – Mannan (requested Sep 2023)
  2. Town Economic Development Advisory Council – Mannan
  3. LNG Plant Oversight and Advisory Committee – Mannan
  4. Discussion about dogs, including rules, regulations and guidance- Ritterbusch

8:15 PM            ADJOURN

Correspondence to Select Board

  1. Transportation Improvement Program – Public Comment Period – Metropolitan Planning Organization
  2. Adam Bortolussi Email – Church Parking

Upcoming Select Board Meetings

  1. January 4, 2024 ( (Joint Meeting with School Committee & Appropriation Committee)
  2. January 9, 2024
  3. January 11, 2024 (Joint Meeting with School Committee & Appropriation Committee)
  4. January 23, 2024

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