Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –June 16, 2014
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Durant, Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Vereault, Mr. Quinn, and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos.
Public Session: June 2, 2014
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Vereault opposed.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to hold a joint meeting with the Hudson Housing Authority to appoint a new member.
Present for the Hudson Housing Authority, were Mr. Leandres, Mr. Mikula and Mr. Davis.
The Chairman convened the joint meeting and motioned for Mr. Michael Mercuri to be appointed to the Hudson Housing Authority. The Board voted 7-0-1. Mr. Vereault abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of an application for a Pledge of License, a Pledge of Inventory, and a change of Beneficial Interest of an All Alcohol Pouring License from Apple New England LLC d/b/a Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar at 222 Washington Street.
Mr. Lucy disclosed that he is employed by the lender handling the pledge of license, Bank of America, noting that he works in a different department, which has no authority in this process. Members of Board had no objection.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the Pledge of License, a Pledge of Inventory and a change of Beneficial Interest for Apple New England LLC d/b/a Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar. Mr. Vereault abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of promoting Bryan Johannes to the position of Temporary Lieutenant effective July 1, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Bryan Johannes to Temporary Lieutenant effective July 1, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointments of additional Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department, effective June 17, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department, effective June 17, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointments of additional Seasonal Employees for the Department of Public Works, effective June 17, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Seasonal Employees for the Department of Public Works, effective June 17, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Michael Schreiner as a Special Police Officer for the Hudson Police Department.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Michael Schreiner as a Special Police Officer for the Hudson Police Department.
Selectmen to consider appointing Wayne Miller to the Quinn Middle School Building Committee.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Wayne Miller to the Quinn Middle School Building Committee.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Pam Kavaleski to the position of Part-Time GIS Coordinator at M4, Step 1 effective June 20, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0-1 to appoint Pam Kavaleski to the position of Part-Time GIS Coordinator effective June 20, 2014. Mr. Vereault abstained.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Seth Shufro as a Dispatcher from the Police Department, effective June 13, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to note Seth Shufro resignation from the Police Department.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Melchiore Saladino from the Board of Registrars, effective July 1, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note Melchiore Saladino resignation from the Board of Registrars and a letter of appreciation sent to Mr. Saladino.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with LHS Associates in the amount of $56,000 for 8 Optical Scan Vote Tabulating Systems.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-1 to award the contract to LHS Associates in the amount of $56,000 for 8 Optical Scan Vote Tabulating Systems. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a renewal contract with Patriot Ambulance for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 3-1-1 to approve the renewal contract with Patriot Ambulance for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. Mr. Duplisea abstained and Mr. Vereault opposed.
Selectmen to consider acceptance and Termination of Easement on Broad Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the Termination of Easement on Broad Street.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-1 to issue the warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Selectmen to consider approval of transfer of funds in the amount of $6,900 from the General Insurance account to the Building Maintenance Expense account.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of $6,900 from the General Insurance account to the Building Maintenance Expense account.
Selectmen to consider approval and execution of documents for Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $3,980,000.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-1 to approve the documents for the Bond Anticipation Notes inn the amount of $3,980,000. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign MassDOT Project Request form for WRRRP State Funding related to the reconstruction of Rolling Lane, Rathbun Road and Four Bridges Road.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorization to sign the MassDot Project Request form for WRRRP State Funding related to the reconstruction of Rolling Lane, Rathbun Road and Four Bridges Road.
Mr. Duplisea made the following motion, “Any request from an individual Selectmen of the Executive Assistant or Department heads through the Executive Assistant that involves information that is not normally available to the public or that is otherwise protected and/or privileged should be supported by an affirmative vote of a majority of the full Board of Selectman”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lucy and the Board voted 4-1 to approve the motion. Mr. Vereault opposed.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-1 to note correspondence. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Selectmen to meet in executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, regarding the Public Works Administration / Police Headquarters, if the Chair declares that an open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-1, by roll call, to enter into executive session, not to return to public session, to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, regarding the Public Works Administration / Police Headquarters, if the Chair declares that an open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Document List – June 16, 2014
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes June 2, 2014 |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo from Hudson Housing Authority |
BOS Office |
Pledge of License, Pledge of Inventory & change of beneficial Interest license application from Applebee’s |
BOS Office |
Promotion memo for Bryan Johannes for Temporary Lieutenant position |
BOS Office |
Appointment list for Season Employees for Recreation Dept. |
BOS Office |
Appointment list for Season Employees for the DPW |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo for Michael Schreiner as Special Police Officer |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Wayne Miller to the Quinn Middle School Committee |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Pam Kavaleski to the position of P/T GIS Coordinator |
BOS Office |
Resignation Memo from Seth Shufro from the Police Department |
BOS Office |
Resignation Memo for Melchiore Saladino from the Board of Registrars |
BOS Office |
Contract & bid documents for LHS Associates for purchase of electronic voting machines |
BOS Office |
Renewal contract for Patriot Ambulance |
BOS Office |
Termination of Easement on Broad Street documentation |
BOS Office |
Warrant for the capture, confine of unlicensed dogs |
BOS Office |
Transfer of Funds form from General Insurance to Building Maintenance |
BOS Office |
Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $3,980,000 |
BOS Office |
MassDOT Project Request forms for WRRRP State Funding – Rolling Lane, Rathbun Road and Four Bridges Road |
BOS Office |
Notice of Herbicide Treatment from the Fort Meadow Commission |
BOS Office |
Memo from Executive Assistant regarding Water Testing |
BOS Office |
Mosquito Control Notice |
BOS Office |
Correspondence from ISO regarding Public Protection Classification (PPC) survey |
BOS Office |
Revised BOS / Town Meeting Schedule 2014 |
BOS Office |
Downtown Parking Study Public Kick-Off Meeting Notice |
BOS Office |
MWRA Emergency Water Supply Agreement for the period of July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 |
BOS Office |
Copy of correspondence from MSBA inviting the Town to work with MSBA to conduct a Feasibility Study for the Mulready Elementary School roof replacement |
BOS Office |
Copy of Notice of hearing for a revocation of a Class II license to Dynotune Power Sports |
BOS Office |
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