Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –April 28, 2014
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Yates, Mr. Vereault, Mr. Quinn, and Mr. Moses. Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos were also present.
Public Session: April 7, 2014
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 3-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Vereault opposed.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider granting one-day Entertainment and Transient Vendor licenses to the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce for its 28th Annual Community Festival on June 7, 2014 from 9:00AM-3:30PM.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the licenses. Mr. Vereault abstained.
Selectmen to consider granting of Live Entertainment Licenses to the Park Commission/Recreation Department for:
- Wood Park Concert Series June 4, 2014– August 6, 2014 6:00PM-9:00PM.
- Cellucci Park Pavilion Lunchtime Concert Series 6/26, 7/17 & 8/7 from 12:00 – 1:00PM
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the licenses. Mr. Vereault would like to see that adequate bathroom facilities are in place for these events as well as for future events and that temporary “no parking sign” be utilized as in the past.
Selectmen to consider issuing a One-Day Beer & Wine Pouring License and an Live Entertainment License to the Hudson Rotary Club for their Spirit of Hudson Fest to be held on August 16, 2013 from 3:00pm – 7:00pm at the Avidia Bank Parking Lot on South Street.
There was a discussion regarding compensation for the police officers that work these events. It was noted earlier that the Chamber of Commerce does not pay for the police presence at Community Fest. The Rotary Clubs application includes a recommendation by the Police Chief that a traffic officer be on site at the applicant’s expense. Mr. Moses said he would draw up a policy regarding this issue.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the licenses. Mr. Yates abstained.
Selectmen to consider renewals of Mid-Year licenses for those licensees who have met all requirements for renewal.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the licenses renewals.
Selectmen to consider approval of the promotion of Brian Gauthier to the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator, W-6 Step 3, effective April 29, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the promotion of Brian Gauthier.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Seasonal Employees to the Recreation Department & Park Commission for the summer of 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the appointments. Mr. Vereault abstained.
Selectmen to note the resignation of David Provencher from the Finance Committee effective immediately.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation and to send a letter of appreciation.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Jordan Nunez as Auxiliary Fire Fighter effective April 29, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign contract with H.R. Prescott & Sons Inc. in the amount of $17,940 for 1200 LF of 6” Ductile Iron CL52 Tyton Joints.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the contract.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a Change Order #2 in the amount of $530.50 with G.V.W. Inc. for the renovation project of Fire Station 1.
On a motion by Mr. Mr. Yates, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the change order.
Selectmen to consider accepting donations in the amount $400.00 from various residents for the Sunshine Program in memory of Mary O’Malley.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted 4-0 to accept the donations.
Selectmen to consider accepting donations in the amount of $700.00 from various organizations for the George Chiasson Memorial Trout Fishing Derby.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to accept the donations.
Selectmen to vote to sign a letter of support for the Complete Streets Certification Program.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to sign the letter of support.
Selectmen to vote to sign a letter to Senator Elizabeth Warren requesting her support and action regarding changes in federal chronic disease funding.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Yates, the Board voted 4-0 to sign the letter.
Mr. Vereault stated that the Board needs to be more proactive regarding vacant Board or Committee seats by raising awareness of these vacancies. He also noted that it would be good practice for the Board to ask outgoing Board and Committee members if there was something that could have been done to prevent the resignation.
Mr. Yates noted a letter they received as part of their correspondence regarding the deteriorating conditions at Peter’s Grove which has been underscored by the recent drug issues there. Mr. Yates asked if the Town has taken any action or steps toward alleviating the problems. Mr. Moses stated that the Town will use every regulatory approach to ensure that the conditions are as safe as possible.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
Mr. Quinn notes correspondence. He asked that Mr. Moses give the Board a brief update regarding the research into obtaining additional liquor licenses. Mr. Moses explained that any change to the regulations would have to affect all licenses in the same way, regardless of when they were approved unless those special regulations are imbedded in the legislation itself. Ms. Santos found while researching other towns regulations that Hudson’s are more stringent than many other communities. It was ultimately decided that Atty. Cipriano would draw up a list of regulations for the Selectmen’s review.
Mr. Vereault noted a letter from D. Moschos regarding the Towns ability to pay 100% of health insurance premiums for IOD (injured on duty) or disabled retirees. Mr. Vereault read from the letter that “the Town could legally pay 100% of the health insurance premium for its accidentally disabled retirees through an act under special legislation.”
Atty. Cipriano brought up an issue regarding the one-day alcohol license for the Rotary Club. He stated that in looking at the insurance certificate of liability it indicates that a certificate holder, in this case the Town, is included as an additional insured if it is indicated in the permit. Atty. Cipriano feels that as this will be a use of public land with the consumption of alcohol and he suggests that the status of additionally insured be added to the permit by voting to do so and a new certificate be submitted. He also suggested that going forward anytime there is a request for a use of Town property that this type of certificate be submitted.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted 3-0-1 to amend the approval for a one-day beer and wine pouring license for the Hudson Rotary Club by including the Town as additionally insured during the time of the event and a revised certificate be submitted to the Town’s licensing administrator, Mr. Yates abstained.
The Board noted that it is also required for the Chamber of Commerce to include a certificate of insurance per the use of Town property form.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn.
Document List – April 28, 2014
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: April 7, 2014 |
BOS Office |
One-Day Entertainment & Transient Vendor License applications |
BOS Office |
Live Entertainment License applications for Wood Park & Cellucci Park Concerts |
BOS Office |
One-Day Beer & Wine & Live Entertainment for Rotary Club |
BOS Office |
Mid-Year renewal License documents |
BOS Office |
Promotion Memo for Brian Gauthier |
BOS Office |
Seasonal Employee list for Park Commission/Recreation Dept. |
BOS Office |
Resignation Memo from David Provencher from Finance Committee |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo for Jordan Nunez as Auxiliary Fire Fighter |
BOS Office |
Contract documents for H.R. Prescott & Sons for 1200 LF of 6” Dectile Iron |
BOS Office |
Change Order #2 from G.V.W. Inc. for the renovation project of Fire Station 1 |
BOS Office |
Donation Memo $400 Sunshine Fund and $700 for the Fishing Derby |
BOS Office |
Letter of Support for the Complete Streets Certification Program |
BOS Office |
Request for Letter of Support from Senator Warren for chronic disease funding |
BOS Office |
MassDOT notice of revised Chapter 90 apportionment for fiscal 2015 |
BOS Office |
Feedback from the Residents of Port Street on the renaming of Port Street |
BOS Office |
Information regarding Liquor License Rules & Regulations |
BOS Office |
Review of Town of Hudson’s ability to pay 100% of Health Insurance Premiums for IOD or Disability Retirees |
BOS Office |
Assabet Valley School District, construction Change Orders 3-5 |
BOS Office |
Town Meeting Warrant |
BOS Office |
Correspondence from Mr. Jim Collins regarding issues at Peter’s Grove |
BOS Office |
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