Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –June 17, 2013
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Messieurs Durant, Vereault, Lucy, Yates, Quinn, Blazar, and Cipriano. Ms. Santos was also present.
Public Session: June 3, 2013
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Executive Session: June 3, 2013
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted by a margin of 3-1-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Yates was not present at the meeting, therefore he abstained from the vote. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Laurel Perry, 26 Hummock Way asked for an update as to the progress on the cleaning of the Cranberry Well, the results of the water testing and when it will be put back into service. Mr. Marques explained that construction has begun and will continue for the next few months. The well was taken out of service on May 23, 2013 and will remain offline until testing comes back with iron levels that are acceptable by DEP standards.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to meet with Senator Eldridge and Representative Hogan.
Senator Eldridge distributed a handout to the Board with a list of budget priorities the House and Senate worked on during the budget process. The Senator noted that his priorities have included protecting local aid, including Chapter 70 funds, regional school transportation and special education. He stated that he is aware of the recent water issues in Town and is working to better support towns and cities with water infrastructure needs.
Rep. Hogan began by thanking Mr. Blazar for all his service to the Town. She briefly highlighted some of the issues she has worked on over the past year. One was increasing funding for the victims of domestic violence. She also noted that she was able to pass a Senior Safe Program through the budget. The transportation budget in the House passed and secured $345,000 for the design phase of the Cox Street Bridge.
Selectmen to hold a joint meeting with the Hudson Library Board of Trustees.
Library Board of Trustees, Mr. DeWolfe and Ms. O’Kane were present. Mr. DeWolfe recommended that Mr. Chris Capobianco be appointed to the Board.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 7-0 to approve the appointment Mr. Chris Capobianco.
Selectmen to consider issuance of an Outside Entertainment License for a Circus at the Hudson Elks to be held on July 11, 2013 for two shows, one at 4:30pm and one at 7:30pm.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of Extending hours of an Outside Entertainment License to the Hudson Elks on July 13, 2013 from 10:00PM to 11:00PM.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license, noting the Police Chief’s comments.
Selectmen to consider approval of an Outside Entertainment License to the First United Methodist Church at 34 Felton Street on June 22, 2013 from 7:00PM to 10:00PM.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Ana Terra-Salomão as Social Service Advocate at the Senior Center effective July 1, 2013.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Calvin Ahearn as a Reserve Police Office effective June 18, 2013.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointment of Calvin Ahearn as a Reserve Police Officer.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointments of Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department effective June 18, 2013.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointments.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointments of Seasonal Employees for the Department of Public Works effective July 1, 2013.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the appointments.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Christopher Sandini to the Quinn Building Committee effective July 5, 2013.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to appoint Christopher Sandini to the Quinn Building Committee.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Terrence Joyce as an Associate Advisory Member of the Conservation Commission with a term expiring 12/31/15.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to appoint Terrence Joyce as Associate Advisory Member to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Vereault abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Davis S. Mercer to the Conservation Committee with a term expiring 12/31/14.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to appoint Davis S. Mercer to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Vereault abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Albert Tashian, Jr. to the Conservation Commission with a term expiring 12/31/15.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 4-0-1 to appoint Mr. Albert Tashian to the Conservation Commission. Mr. Vereault abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of and authorization to sign contract with The Addiction Referral Center in the amount of $5,000 (exempt) for addiction referral services for Hudson Residents.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the contract.
Selectmen to consider approval of and authorization to sign contract with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metrowest in the amount of $25,500 (exempt) for Photovoice Management Project.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the Contract.
Selectmen to consider awarding Consulting Contract for the Executive Assistant Search contingent upon the transfer of adequate funding.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 3-2 to award the contract to MMA Consulting Group in the amount of $13,700, for consulting services for the Executive Assistant search. Mr. Vereault and Mr. Yates opposed.
Selectmen to consider approval of and authorization to sign contract with A-P Associates, Inc. in the amount of $144,500 for Permitting and Design of Water System Improvements associated with treatment of the Kane & Cranberry Wells.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the contract. Mr. Yates opposed.
Selectmen to consider approval of Water and Sewer rates for bills to be issued during Fiscal Year 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 3-2 to approve the Water and Sewer Rates for Fiscal Year 2014. Mr. Vereault and Mr. Yates opposed.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a warrant, pursuant to Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to issue the warrant. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Selectmen to consider approval of transfers in the amount of $14,809 from unemployment insurance to Selectmen Expense and $7,456 from unemployment insurance to Building Maintenance Expense.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 4-1 to approve the transfer in the amount of $14,809 from unemployment insurance to Selectmen Expense. Mr. Vereault opposed.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to approve the transfer in the amount of $7,456 from unemployment insurance to building Maintenance Expense.
Mr. Yates left the room prior to the discussion on item 8 d.
Selectmen to consider restating and repeating the Board’s May 21, 2001 vote regarding the service of the Executive Assistant as a Director of the then Hudson Savings Bank, now Avidia Bank, in order to conform with changes to MGL Chapter 268A Section 19(b) (1) since that time.
Mr. Lucy noted that the vote in 2001 regarding this item was unanimous and he moved that the Board restate and repeat the previous agenda item. He stated in regards to Mr. Blazar’s participation on the Board of Director’s of Avidia Bank; (formerly Hudson Savings Bank) that the Town of Hudson’s appointing authority does hereby determines that the financial interest of the Town is not substantial so as to affect the integrity of the services expected by the Town from its employee.
Mr. Vereault asked if it is possible for the current Board to change the vote of a previous Board. Atty. Cipriano stated that Board can reconsider a motion at any time.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted by a margin of 3-1 to restate the Board’s Decision. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Mr. Yates returned to the meeting.
Mr. Yates explained that the Board was emailed photographs of brown water coming from the faucets at Forest Avenue School and he asked if there was any particular reason for the discoloration of the water. Mr. Marques said he was not aware of any issues but would certainly investigate this.
Mr. Vereault said that he has noticed some of the handicapped access ramps to the sidewalks around Town have a grade and/or conditions that it would be difficult to travel on along or transition on to. He asked that someone look into this. Mr. Marques agreed to take a look at this.
Ms. Perry of Hummock Way suggested that the Town look into installing rain sensors on sprinkler systems town wide as a measure of conservation.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a Citation to Ronald Yenulevich for his extraordinary community service.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 to issue the proclamation.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted by a margin of 5-0 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 – June 17, 2013
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: June 3, 2013 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes: June 3, 2013 |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo from Hudson Library Board of Trustees |
BOS Office |
Outside Entertainment License Application for Circus at the Hudson Elks |
BOS Office |
Extend Hours for Outside Entertainment License Application from Hudson Elks |
BOS Office |
Outside Entertainment License Application for First United Methodist Church |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Ana Terra-Salomao as Social Service Advocate |
BOS Office |
List of Seasonal Employees for Recreation Department |
BOS Office |
List of Seasonal Employees for Dept of Public Works |
BOS Office |
Memo from Conservation regarding appointments of: Terrance Joyce as Associate Advisory Member and David Mercer and Albert Tashian Jr. as Members |
BOS Office |
Procurement & Contract for addiction referral services |
BOS Office |
Contract for Photovoice Management Project |
BOS Office |
Procurement & Contract for Consulting for the EA Search |
BOS Office |
Contract with A-P Associates for Design of Water System related to Kane & Cranberry Wells |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding Water & Sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2014 |
BOS Office |
Warrant for the Capture, confine unlicensed dogs |
BOS Office |
Memo for Transfer of Funds |
BOS Office |
Disclosure form for the Executive Assistant |
BOS Office |
Citation for Ronald Yenulevich |
BOS Office |
Cox Street Bridge Report and Response from Director of Public Works |
BOS Office |
Letter to Santino Parente re: Building Commissioner investigation/complaint |
BOS Office |
FEMA Notice of Revised Flood Maps |
BOS Office |
MassDot notice regarding Chapter 90 |
BOS Office |
Xfinity notice regarding Cable Packages |
BOS Office |
Eligibility Notice from the Hudson Federal Credit Union |
BOS Office |
Letter from Senator Eldridge and FY2014 local Aid Estimates (distributed at meeting by Senator Eldridge |
BOS Office |
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