Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes – November 4, 2013
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 6:00 PM
Present were Messieurs Durant, Lucy, Quinn, Vereault, Yates, Sandini and Cipriano. Ms. Santos was also present
Selectmen to meet in Executive Session to conduct contract negotiations with the new Executive Assistant.
The Board voted 5-0 by roll call to enter into executive session, to return to public session, to discuss and conduct non-union contract negotiations with the new Executive Assistant, Mr. Thomas Moses.
The Board reconvened in public session.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted 5-0 to create subcommittee of two members, Mr. Lucy and Mr. Yates to continue the negotiations with Mr. Moses and report back to the full Board.
Public Session: October 21, 2013
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: October 21, 2013
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Yates opposed.
Public Session: October 28, 2013
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: October 28, 2013
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the minutes.
Ms. Mary Hellen asked the board to consider increasing the reimbursement for the Elder Tax Program from $500 to $1,000. The Chairman asked Town Counsel to research whether the Board is able to vote on changing the amounts or if it requires town meeting approval. Ms. Hellen, also expressed her dissatisfaction with the quality of the sound on the broadcasting of the Selectmen’s meetings.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to meet Yakov Levin, General Manager of Hudson Light & Power to discuss the impact of Intel’s announcement to downsize.
Mr. Chris Yates asked Mr. Levin what effect Intel’s announcement to downsize will have on Hudson Light & Power. Mr. Levin explained that normally it would result in rate increases, however, the Municipal Light Board & Hudson Light & Power have created a stabilization fund which will be utilized to address the issue and that rates will not increase due to Intel’s announcement. Mr. Yates, also asked what the average monthly bill for Intel is. Mr. Levin will get the answer for Mr. Yates.
Selectmen to meet with applicants that submitted proposals for an available All Alcohol Pouring License.
Mr. Jed Hayes from Benderson Development presented the proposal for Bonefish Grill and Mr. Michael Kasseris and Mr. Karim El-Gamal presented their proposal for Brothers in Cream LLC.
Mr. Kasseris informed the Board that they will be opening an ice cream/ dessert bar on Main Street. They feel this would add to the businesses in Town and not directly compete with other restaurants as this is a new concept for the Town. He noted that having a pouring license would be vital to this idea.
Mr. Hayes and Joseph Darby, Atty. at Law briefly explained their application. Bonefish Grill is a restaurant chain that operates approximately 182 locations in 30 states across the U.S. The proposed building would be 5,600 square feet and will be located in front of the Lowe’s store. The restaurant would need a liquor license to for Bonefish to commit and finalize the deal for the site.
Atty. Darby noted that this would create approximately 75 jobs and would generate tax revenue for the Town.
He explained that they are considering petitioning the State for more site specific pouring licenses for this site.
Mr. Lucy, Mr. Vereault favored Bonefish Grill and Mr. Quinn, Mr. Yates and Mr. Durant were in favor of Brothers in Cream LLC.
Selectmen to hold a joint meeting with Constable Scichilone and Constable Pinto to consider filling the constable position, for a term to expire on May 12, 2014.
Mr. Schichilone and Mr. Pinto were present. Mr. Banks, Mr. McGee and Ms. Schafer were also present and spoke briefly regarding their qualifications and their availability to serve as Constable.
Mr. Lucy, Mr. Schicilone and Mr. Pinto voted for Mr. Willie Banks.
Mr. Yates and Mr. Vereault voted for Mr. George McGee.
Mr. Durant and Mr. Quinn voted for Ms. Jill Schafer.
Mr. Willie Banks was appointed to term to expire on May 12, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of change of Directors/Officers for a Club Liquor License held by R.E. & J.W. Manning Post 1027.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the application. Mr. Vereault abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Christmas Tree Sales license to William Carr at 31 Washington Street.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider issuing a Taxi Driver’s License to Michael Thomas driving for Sunshine Taxi.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider issuing a Taxi Driver’s License to Dmitry Nikolayev driving for Sunshine Taxi.
The Board took no action. Mr. Durant said to have the applicant attend the next Board’s meeting.
Selectmen to consider issuing a Taxi Driver’s License to Sandra J. Randall driving for Sunshine Taxi.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the license.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Rosemary Best and Judith Driscoll as Part-Time Library Pages.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments of Rosemary Best and Judith Driscoll as Part-Time Library Pages.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Daryl Filippi to the Affordable Housing Trust.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Daryl Filippi to the Affordable Housing Trust, term to expire on December 31, 2014.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign change order number 1 in the amount of $12,916.76 with Five Oaks Construction Co., Inc. for the Water Transmission Main Installation for the Kane Well Project.
Mr. Marques, Director of Public Works was present and answered questions of the Board related to the Kane Well Project.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the change order #1 with Five Oaks Construction Co., Inc. Mr. Vereault and Mr. Yates abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of the Internal Traffic Committee’s recommendation to amend the Traffic Rules & Regulations by erecting Stop Signs at:
Ridge Road at Cottage Street
Shawmut Avenue at Cottage Street
Plant Avenue at Ridge Road
Cottage Street at Ridge Road
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted 4-1 to approve the Internal Traffic Committee’s recommendation and amend the Traffic Rules & Regulations by erecting Stop Signs at: Ridge Road at Cottage Street, Shawmut Avenue at Cottage Street, Plant Avenue at Ridge Road and Cottage Street at Ridge Road. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Mr. Lucy referred to Town Counsel’s legal opinion in regards to filling vacancies on Boards/Committees, and suggested the Board schedule a meeting to fill the School Committee vacancies.
On a motion from Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted 3-0-2 to meet with School Committee members to fill the vacancies. Mr. Vereault and Mr. Yates abstained.
On a motion Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board vote to have the Interim Executive Assistant move forward with the process to request additional liquor licenses from the State.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
Correspondence was noted by the Board. Mr. Quinn also noted that Thursday, November 7, 2013 the library at the Farley Elementary School will have a ceremony dedicating it to the former Principal James Boyd.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn.
Document List – November 4, 2013
Document |
Location |
Minutes Public Session: October 21, 2013 |
BOS Office |
Minutes Executive Session: October 21, 2013 |
BOS Office |
Minuets Public Session: October 28, 2013 |
BOS Office |
Minutes Executive Session: October 28, 2013 |
BOS Office |
Liquor License Proposals: Bonefish Grill & Michael Kasseris |
BOS Office |
Board Interest forms: Bank, McGee, Parker & Schafer |
BOS Office |
Change of Board/Directors Application from R.E.&J.W. Manning Post |
BOS Office |
Christmas Tree Sales License Application from William Carr |
BOS Office |
Taxi Driver License Application: Michael Thomas |
BOS Office |
Taxi Driver License Application: Dmitry Nikolayev |
BOS Office |
Taxi Driver License Application: Sandra Randall |
BOS Office |
Memo, Job application from Rosemary Best and Judith Driscoll |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding the appointment of Daryl Filippi to the Affordable Housing Trust |
BOS Office |
Change Order #1 from Five Oaks Construction Co, Inc for Water Transmission Main Installation for the Kane Well Project |
BOS Office |
ITC memo, Map for new Stop Signs at: Ridge at Cottage, Shawmut at Cottage, Plant at Ridge and Cottage at Ridge |
BOS Office |
Correspondence from the Law Offices of James F. Connors requesting letter of support or non-opposition for permit application to open a dispensary at 19 Brent Drive |
BOS Office |
Memo from the Planning Director addressing questions of the Board related to Crosswalks |
BOS Office |
Email from Sue Dunnell, Chairman of Hudson School Committee regarding the appointments of School Committee Members |
BOS Office |
Flyer from Hudson Light & Power related to the Impact of Intel’s downsizing |
BOS Office |
Notice from Comcast announcing new Comcast Government Relations contact |
BOS Office |
Email from Ms. Esther Leveille regarding the closure of Main Street for Downtown Trick Treating |
BOS Office |
Confidential correspondence: Update on the Superior Officers Negotiations |
BOS Office |
Flyer regarding Washington Street traffic patterns |
BOS Office |
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