Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –April 23, 2012
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Messieurs Durant, Vereault, McGourty, Yates, and Blazar. Ms. Santos was also present.
Public Session: April 9, 2012
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Yates the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: April 9, 2012
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 3-0-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Yates abstained.
- Citizen’s Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct a public hearing on an application by Verizon NE and the Hudson Light & Power Department for the installation of 26 new utility poles along the easterly and westerly sides of Washington St.
Scott Burns, representing Verizon, addressed the Board. Mr. Burns explained that Verizon is requesting 26 new and relocated utilities poles. Any pole being relocated seven feet or more requires to the applicant to petition the Town. The area of the relocation is just beyond McDonalds all the way down to Walgreen’s. The poles are being relocated in order to be on the back sides of the sidewalks as far from the street as possible.
Richard Harrity, 103 Washington Street noted his concern for the location of the pole at the corner of Washington and Brigham Streets. He said that the pole at this location has the potential of causing a public safety issue as it is too close to the stone wall. He feels the pole will narrow the sidewalk and may not leave enough room for the snow plows. For this reason Mr. Harrity objects to the relocation of this pole. Mr. Burns stated that the new DOT regulations for the width of the sidewalks will not cause this to be a problem.
Katherine Worthington, 2 Brigham Street stated that as a traffic light is going to be placed in front of her house she prefers there not be a utility pole there as well. Mr. Burns explained that this pole is necessary as it will act as a sustaining pole, serving to keep the others up by creating tension between the poles and it must be 90 degrees from the pole on the other side of the street.
The Board continued to discuss the relocation of the pole at the corner of Washington and Brigham Streets. Mr. Vereault stated as there are some unanswered questions that he is not inclined to vote on this particular pole until they get answers.
Basha Baldyga, 190 Washington Street noted her objection for the relocation of the pole in front of her property. She stated there is a very large, old tree which will most likely need to be significantly cut back due to the pole’s wires. Mr. Burns stated that Ms. Baldyga’s property is one of the most heavily impacted by MassDOT’s takings. He went on to say that Hudson Light and Power will need to address the issue regarding how much of the tree will need to be cut back as it is a definite safety issue to not do so.
Mr. Vereault urged the Board to not take any action on this until Mr. Kennedy from HLP is present to answer questions. Mr. Blazar noted that the next meeting will be May 21st and he asked the Board to consider approving the other 25 poles in order to not hold up the process.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 3-1 to approve the relocation of all poles with the exception of pole # 20S and to continue the public hearing to May 21, 2012 at 7PM.
Mr. Yates opposed, stating he did not want to approve such a large number of pole relocations without having them marked beforehand to see where they will be going.
Selectmen to consider approval of mid-year license renewals for those licensees who have fulfilled all filing requirements.
On a motion by Mr. McGourty, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve all mid-year licenses.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Leonard Belli as the alternate school department representative to the Master Plan Steering Committee.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to appoint Mr. Leonard Belli.
Selectmen to note the retirement of Jose Cabral as the Assistant Chief Water Operator in the Public Works Department.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by margin of 4-0 to note the retirement.
Selectmen to consider appointment of Joseph Peznola as a Trustee of the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to nominate and appoint Charles McGourty to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust as the Board of Selectmen’s designee.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Yates the Board voted by a margin of 3-1 to appoint Joseph Peznola. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Vanesse Hangin Brustlin, Inc. to provide consultant services in the amount of $72,000 (LP) in conjunction with the preparation of the Town’s master plan.
Mr. Blazar asked that the Board consider designating Vanesse Hangin Brustlin as the successful proposer for consultant services for the preparation of the Town’s master plan without a dollar amount included in the vote. The Base contract amount was well within the budget, but now the Master Plan Committee is considering additional services. Mr. Blazar suggests that the Committee recommend the amount of the base bid with the additional services at the same time. The Board agreed.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to designate Vanesse Hangin Brustlin as the successful proposer.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with C.S.T for the replacement of the roof at the Rimkus Fieldhouse and associated repairs in the amount of $7,800 (LB).
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to award contract to C.S.T.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign Change Order #4 with Green Acres Landscape and Construction Co. Inc. to provide plantings at the Sauta Cornfield Athletic Facility in the amount of $15,446.
On a motion by a Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Yates the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to approve the Change Order #4.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with James C. Keane Co. to provide appraisal services to the Town for the period of three years through FY14 in the amounts of $65,000, $67,000, and $69,000, respectively (SP).
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to award the contract to James C. Keane Co.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign contract with Camerota Truck Parts to replace the transmission in a 1999 International Dump Truck in the amount of $5,230 (LQ).
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. McGourty the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to award contract to Camerota Truck Parts.
Selectmen to consider release of Executive Session Minutes for which the need to restrict disclosure has passed.
The Board took no action.
Mr. McGourty asked for quotes on how much an extra water meter for sprinkling purposes would cost to purpose. Mr. Blazar noted that they are not permitted in the Town, however, he would supply that to Mr. McGourty. Mr. Vereault asked for additional information regarding the reasons why they are not permitted. Mr. Yates agreed that a more in depth explanation is necessary. Mr. Durant stated that he is vehemently against changing this regulation as it is in place simply to help conserve water.
Mr. Yates noted that with the imminent construction of the Washington Street Bridge he would like the ITC to review the no left onto Broad Street from Main Street restriction. Mr. Durant noted that allowing a left onto Broad Street would cause traffic delays. He asked that signage be erected to detour cars onto Vila de Porto Boulevard to ease the congestion and help those who want to avoid the construction.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. McGourty, the Board voted by a margin of 4-0 to note correspondence.
The Board voted unanimously by roll call to enter into executive session, not to return to public session, to discuss collective bargaining, as the discussion of these matters in open session may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the town.
Document List
Document |
Location |
April 9, 2012 Public Session Minutes |
BOS Office |
April 9, 2012 Executive Session Minutes |
BOS Office - Unreleased |
Joint Petition Route 85 Pole Relocation |
BOS Office |
Mid Year License Renewal List 2012-2013 |
BOS Office |
Memo re: Len Belli appointment to the Master Plan Steering Committee |
BOS Office |
Memo noting retirement of Jose Cabral from the Public Works Department |
BOS Office |
Memo re: appointment of Joseph Peznola as Trustee of the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust |
BOS Office |
Consulting Service Contract for Vanesse Hangin Brustlin Inc. |
BOS Office |
Contract with CST for replacement roof at Rimkus Fieldhouse |
BOS Office |
Change Order #4 with Green Acres landscape for Sauta Cornfield Facility |
BOS Office |
Contract with James C. Keane Co. for appraisal services to the Town for 3 years through fy14 |
BOS Office |
Contract with camerota Truck Parts to replace transmission of a 1999 dump truck |
BOS Office |
List of Unreleased Executive Session Minutes |
BOS Office |
Verizon Form 500 |
BOS Office |
Comcast Form 500 |
BOS Office |
Notice of Public Information Session regarding local State Transportation Projects |
BOS Office |
Letter from House Budget Chairman forwarded by Representative Hogan regarding the State FY13 Budget |
BOS Office |
Notice of $10,000 loss-control grant award from MIIA to the Hudson Public Works Department for the GIS mapping of the public utility infrastructure |
BOS Office |
Notice of $4, 874.10 loss-control grant award from MIIA to the Hudson Public Works Department for the purchase of a Man-Hole Lifter and utility line locator |
BOS Office |
Notice of retirement of Police Chief, Richard Braga |
BOS Office |
Invitation to attend the MASSbuys EXPO on 5/2/12 from OSD |
BOS Office |
Invitation to attend R&R from MetroWest Visitors Bureau |
BOS Office |
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