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Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –December 16, 2013
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Messieurs Lucy, Durant, Yates, Quinn, Vereault, Moses and Attorney Cipriano. Ms. Santos was also present.
Public Session: December 2, 2013
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the minutes with notation.
Executive Session: December 2, 2013
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 3-2 to approve the minutes. Mr. Vereault and Mr. Yates opposed.
Executive Session: November 25, 2013
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 3-2 to approve the minutes. Mr. Vereault and Mr. Yates opposed.
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- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct a hearing on an application for an All Alcohol Pouring License from Brothers in Cream, Michael Kasseris Owner at 28 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the All Alcohol Pouring License to Brothers in Cream.
Selectmen to conduct hearing regarding an Alter Premises of an All Alcohol Pouring License from Karmichael Holdings LLC d/b/a Rail Trail Flatbread at 31-33 Main Street.
The applicants were present and requested the hearing be continued to January 6, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to continue the hearing until January 6, 2014 at 7:00pm.
Selectmen to consider issuing a Taxi Driver’s License to Jean L. Darius driving for Sunshine Taxi.
Applicant was not present.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-1 to passover the license. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Selectmen to consider approval of a one-day Wine & Malt pouring license to Lucy Karis for a Saugus/Lynnfield Youth Hockey Team event to be held on December 29, 2013 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 9:00PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the One-Day Wine & Malt pouring license to Lucy Karis.
Selectmen to consider approval of annual license renewals for all licensees who have met the requirements for renewal.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the licenses that have met the requirements for renewal.
Mr. Vereault questioned why so many inspections haven’t been done at this time.
Selectmen to consider approval of license renewals for those licensees who will meet all renewal requirements by December 31, 2013.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the license renewals if all requirements are met by December 31, 2013.
Selectmen to consider appointing John Downing, Peter Whitney, Charles Devlin, Paul Spinetto, Robert Parisi, Thomas Rogers, Dermot McCarthy, Paul Veo and Frederick Fearing as Special Police Officers to the Hudson Police Department.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint John Downing, Peter Whitney, Charles Devlin, Paul Spinetto, Robert Parisi, Thomas Rogers, Dermot McCarthy, Paul Veo and Frederick Fearing as Special Police Officers to the Hudson Police Department.
Selectmen to consider appointing Mr. Peter Feil to the Hudson Democratic Town Committee to a term to expire March 31, 2014.
The Chairman noted that the agenda should have read to appoint Mr. Peter Feil to the Board of Registrars and not the Hudson Democratic Town Committee.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Peter Feil to the Board of Registrars.
Selectmen to consider reappointing Mr. Joseph Durant to the Community Preservation Committee as a member at large to a term to expire December 31, 2016.
Mr. Vereault asked if Mr. Durant supports continuing the CPC. Mr. Durant answered yes. Mr. Vereault then asked what the percentage of matching funds does the Town get from the State. Mr. Durant stated that he is unsure but did note that the percentage did increase last year. Mr. Vereault then questioned how serving on the CPC lines up with Feltonville Land Trust as they are very similar. Mr. Durant disagreed. Mr. Yates asked if he could explain what the Feltonville Land Trust is. Mr. Durant said that Linda Ghiloni may be able to answer the question as he said he could but chose not to as this is topic is not on the agenda for discussion this evening.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 2-1-2 to appoint Mr. Joseph Duran to the Community Preservation Committee as a member at large. Mr. Yates and Mr. Durant abstained, Mr. Vereault opposed.
Selectmen to consider appointing Mr. Thomas Moses to the Master Plan Steering Committee as an Ex Officio representative.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Thomas Moses to the Master Plan Steering Committee as an Ex Officio representative.
Selectmen to consider approval of extending the Inter-Municipal Agreement through December of 2014 with the City of Marlborough in order to receive MWRA Water through Marlborough’s transmission system.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to sign the Inter-Municipal Agreement through December of 2014 with the City of Marlborough in order to received MWRA Water through Marlborough’s transmission system.
Selectmen to discuss dedicating the Route 85 roundabout.
The Board discussed several possibilities for a dedication to Paul Celluci, however agreed that Mr. Yates and Mr. Quinn collaborate as private citizens on different options. Mr. Saart was present and indicated that he would not be in Town for the winter, however he would like to forward information that he has received. The Chairman suggested he forward the information to the Executive Assistant’s Office.
Mr. Vereault inquired as to the process of issuing Request for Proposals, specifically for the all alcohol pouring for Brothers in Cream. Attorney Cipriano stated that the request for proposal for the all alcohol license does not fall under the 30B guidelines and indicated that in the past the Board has followed the same procedure when a license became available.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
Mr. Vereault suggested that Representative Hogan receive a copy of the letter that Attorney Cipriano sent to Senator Eldridge’s office regarding obtaining additional liquor licenses.
Selectmen to conduct FY2015 Budget hearings:
Department |
Dept. # |
Tab # |
$ Request |
BOS $ |
Motion |
Vote |
Board of Selectmen |
1220 |
5 |
$13,585.00 |
$13,585.00 |
Lucy, Durant |
5-0 |
Executive Assistant |
1230 |
6 |
$354,609.00 |
$354,609.00 |
Lucy, Durant |
4-1 Vereault opposed |
Elections & Town Meeting |
1231 |
6 |
$53,265.00 |
$53,265.00 |
Lucy, Durant |
5-0 |
Legal Services |
1235 |
6 |
$164,000.00 |
$164,000.00 |
Durant, Lucy |
4-1 Vereault opposed |
Town Buildings |
1236 |
6 |
$220,911.00 |
$220,911.00 |
Lucy, Durant |
5-0 |
Personnel Expense |
1237 |
6 |
$9,753.00 |
$9,753.00 |
Durant, Lucy |
5-0 |
Debt Service |
7100 |
26 |
$5,938,202.06 |
$5,938,202.06 |
Lucy, Durant |
5-0 |
Retirement /Pensions |
9110 |
27 |
$4,161,202.00 |
$4,161,202.00 |
Lucy, Durant |
5-0 |
Group Health Ins. |
9140 |
28 |
$3,954,427.00 |
$3,954,427.00 |
Durant, Lucy |
5-0 |
General Insurance |
9141 |
29 |
$699,268.00 |
$699,268.00 |
Lucy, Quinn |
3-1-1 Durant abstained, Vereault opposed |
Finance Dept /Info. Tech |
1330 |
7 |
$702,167.00 |
$702,167.00 |
Lucy, Durant |
5-0 |
Community Development |
1232 |
9 |
$122,519.00 |
$122,519.00 |
Lucy, Durant |
5-0 |
Veterans |
5441 |
23 |
$128,535.00 |
$128,535.00 |
Lucy, Durant |
5-0 |
Buildings Inspections |
2410 |
19 |
$162,610.00 |
$162,610.00 |
Lucy, Durant |
4-1 Vereault opposed |
Council on Aging |
5410 |
22 |
$266,120.92 |
$266,120.92 |
Lucy, Durant |
5-0 |
Board of Health |
5100 |
21 |
$171,080.00 |
$171,080.00 |
Durant, Lucy |
4-0-1 Durant abstained |
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Mr. Vereault and Mr. Yates both indicated they were in favor of activating the Capital Plan Committee.
Mr. Vereault indicated that the Community Development Department might be in need of additional staffing. Mr. Moses will initiate a discussion with the current staff.
Mr. Yates asked Dr. Wong for a status on the transfer station. Dr. Wong indicated that he is working with DEP and negotiating with the Gun Club on possibility of obtaining an easement to relocate the transfer station.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn.
Document List – December 16, 2013
Document |
Location |
Public Session: December 2, 2013 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session: December 2, 2013 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session: November 25, 2013 |
BOS Office |
Application for an All Alcohol Pouring License from Brothers in Cream, Michael Kasseris Owner at 28 Main Street |
BOS Office |
Advertisement for an Alter Premises of an All Alcohol Pouring License from Karmichael Holdings LLC d/b/a Rail Trail Flatbread at 31-33 Main Street |
BOS Office |
Application for a Taxi Driver’s License to Jean L. Darius driving for Sunshine Taxi. |
BOS Office |
Application for an one-day Wine & Malt pouring license to Lucy Karis for a Saugus/Lynnfield Youth Hockey Team event to be held on December 29, 2013 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 9:00PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue |
BOS Office |
List of annual license renewals for all licensees who have met the requirements for renewal |
BOS Office |
List of license renewals for those licensees who will meet all renewal requirements by December 31, 2013 |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding appointing John Downing, Peter Whitney, Charles Devlin, Paul Spinetto, Robert Parisi, Thomas Rogers, Dermot McCarthy, Paul Veo and Frederick Fearing as Special Police Officers to the Hudson Police Department |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding appointing Mr. Peter Feil to the Hudson Democratic Town Committee to a term to expire March 31, 2014, corrected to state “Appoint Mr. Peter Feil to the Board of Registrar. |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding reappointing Mr. Joseph Durant to the Community Preservation Committee as a member at large to a term to expire December 31, 2016 |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding appointing Mr. Thomas Moses to the Master Plan Steering Committee as an Ex Officio representative |
BOS Office |
Letter from Attorney Cipriano & Inter-Municipal Agreement through December of 2014 with the City of Marlborough in order to receive MWRA Water through Marlborough’s transmission system |
BOS Office |
FY2015 Budget Book |
BOS Office |
Copy of letter from Attorney Cipriano to Senator Jamie Eldridge, regarding obtaining additional liquor licenses for the Town |
BOS Office |
List of non-renewals of licenses for 2014 |
BOS Office |
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BOS Office |
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