Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –July 21, 2014
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Durant and Mr. Moses. Also present was Ms. Santos. Mr. Vereault arrived after item 4c.
Public Session: July 7, 2014
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Durand indicated he was not present at the July 7, 2014 meeting, therefore abstained.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of an application for a Change of Beneficial Interest of an All Alcohol Pouring License received from 99 West, LLC d/b/a 99 Restaurant & Pub at 255 Washington Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the application.
Selectmen to consider approval of an Outside Entertainment License to Hudson Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (YSAP) for their summer concert on 8/2/14 from 11:00am to 7:00pm.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the entertainment license.
Selectmen to consider approval of a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Jessica Douglas for private party event to be held on September 6, 2014 between the hours of 5:00PM and 9:00PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
Motioned by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn discussion commenced.
Mr. Moses indicated that the applicant was not able to attend tonight’s meeting.
The Chairman suggested that future applicants be informed that they do not need to attend the meeting, unless the Executive Assistant’s office receives a request from a Board member requesting their attendance, Board members need to notify the Executive Assistant by end of Friday prior to the meeting.
The Board voted 4-0 to grant the one-day pouring license to Jessica Douglas.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Joseph Stephens as a Full Time Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department at Grade 10, Step 1, effective August 4, 2014.
Motioned by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea discussion commenced.
Mr. Moses stated that Chief David Stephens recused himself from any deliberation in the process, which is why he is making this appointment.
Mr. Vereault arrived.
Mr. Moses restated that Chief Stephens had recused himself from the entire process. Mr. Vereault asked what is the relationship to Chief Stephens and if there any direct supervision. Mr. Moses stated that they are father and son and there is no direct supervision.
The Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Joseph Stephens as a Full Time Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department at a Grade 10 Step 1, effective August 4, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointments to the DPW-Police Facility Building Committee:
Name |
Name |
Leonard Belli |
Robert Clark |
David Stephens |
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On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Belli, Mr. Clark and Mr. Stephens to the DPW-Police Facility Building Committee.
Selectmen to designate a member to serve on the DPW-Police Facility Building Committee.
The Chairman indicated that he would ask each member, starting with the most senior Board member if they would like to serve on the Building Committee. Mr. Durant indicated that he would serve.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted 3-0-2 to appoint Mr. Durant to the DPW-Police Facility Building Committee. Mr. Vereault and Mr. Durant abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointing Wardens & Clerks to a term to expire on August 31, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments of Wardens & Clerks to a term to expire on August 31, 2015.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with The Addiction Referral Center (ARC) in the amount of $5,000 for addiction referral services for FY2015.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to award the contract with The Addiction Referral Center (ARC) in the amount of $5,000 for addiction referral services for FY2015.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with F.G. Sullivan Drilling Co. in the amount of $16,932 for the Cleaning and Redevelopment of Chestnut Street Well #1.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to award the contract to F.G. Sullivan Drilling Co. in the amount of $16,932 for the Cleaning and Redevelopment of Chestnut Street Well #1.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with E J Prescott in the amount of $10,457.99 for the purchase of 6 hydrants.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to award the contract to E J Prescott in the amount of $10,457.99 for the purchase of 6 hydrants.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with Ewing Electrical Co. Inc. in the amount of $190,500 for WWTF Pump Stations Alarms Upgrades.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to award the contract to Ewing Electrical Co., Inc. in the amount of $190,500 for WWTF Pump Stations Alarms Upgrades.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with Tri-County Contractors Supply, Inc. in the amount of $157,850 to purchase a Track Type Sidewalk Tractor.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to award the contract to Tri-County Contractors Supply, Inc. in the amount of $157,850 for the purchase of a track Type Sidewalk Tractor.
Selectmen to consider approval of HUD-TV Studio FY2015 Budget.
Motioned by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea discussion commenced. Mr. Darlington explained that the long standing issue with the quality of the programming has been and continues to be the feed that Comcast broadcasts is always worse than that of Verizon. He works closely with Comcast technicians to try to resolve the issue. Mr. Darlington believes that the issue is that the equipment is simply old and needs to be replaced. The signal has improved through use of the internet versus broadcasting through cable. This has increased the audio quality of the programming.
Mr. Vereault noted concern that perhaps the amount of money earmarked for equipment may not be enough to resolve the current broadcasting issues. Mr. Darlington said yes but did caution that it does not eliminate human error.
Ellen Schuck, Director of Technology for Hudson Public Schools noted that she and Mr. Darlington have established a series of protocols for the staff to help further ensure that human error issues to do not occur.
Mr. Durant stated that it may be in Comcast best interest to supply the Town with updated equipment. Mr. Vereault agreed and requested that the Board consider sending a letter to the Comcast and ask that a representative attend a meeting to speak directly to the Board.
The Board voted 5-0 to approve the HUD-TV Studio FY2015 Budget in the amount of $236,162.
Selectmen to consider signing the Warrant for the State Primary to be held on September 9, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to sign the Warrant for the State Primary to be held on September 9, 2014.
Selectmen to consider acceptance of $20,000 in private donations from the Hudson Business Association for the purposes of providing matching funds for the Downtown Parking Study.
Motioned by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn discussion commenced.
Mr. Moses explained that the funding comes from three sources (the donation by the Hudson Business Association, the Community Development Programming Fund as well as the article appropriating the funds which was passed at Town Meeting). The amount of the contribution from the Town will be matched by any donations made from the HBA, as per the article, which will then decrease the amount contributed by Community Development.
The Board voted 5-0 to accept the $20,000 in private donations from the Hudson Business Association for the purposes of providing matching funds for the Downtown Parking Study.
Mr. Vereault asked that the Board make a motion regarding his request to send a letter to Comcast to assess the situation and make any necessary upgrades to the equipment.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to send a letter to Comcast requesting an assessment of the current equipment and necessary upgrades.
Mr. Quinn requested that the Board appoint Selectman Durant to work with him on the Cellucci Memorial. Atty. Yates was previously working along side Mr. Quinn, however as he is no longer serving on the Board Mr. Quinn would request a new appointee.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Durant to work along side Mr. Quinn for the purpose of erecting a memorial to Paul Cellucci.
Mr. Durant asked Chief Stephens if you could consider installing a no left turn sign at the corner of Park Street and Washington Street. Chief Stephens stated that until the road is turned over to the Town from the State that nothing could be done but will bring it to the Internal Traffic Committee once this happens.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to note correspondence.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn.
Document List – July 21, 2014
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: July 7, 2014 |
BOS Office |
Application for Change of Beneficial Interest for 99 Restaurant & Pub |
BOS Office |
Outside Entertainment License application from YSAP for summer concert |
BOS Office |
One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License application from Jessica Douglas to be held at Roller Kingdom |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding appointment of Joseph Stephens as a full time dispatcher |
BOS Office |
Interest cards from Len Belli, Robert Clark and David Stephens to serve on DPW-Police Facility Building Committee |
BOS Office |
Memo for appointments of Wardens & Clerks |
BOS Office |
Procurement and contract Docs for ARC contract for addiction referral services |
BOS Office |
Procurement and Bid Docs for F.G. Sullivan Drilling Co for Cleaning Chestnut Well #1 |
BOS Office |
Procurement and Bid Docs for E.J. Prescott for 6 hydrants |
BOS Office |
Procurement and Bid Docs for Ewing Electrical Co. for WWTF Pump Stations Alarms Upgrades |
BOS Office |
Procurement and Bid Docs for Tri-Country Contractors for Track Type Sidewalk Tractor |
BOS Office |
HUD-TV FY2015 Studio Budget |
BOS Office |
State Primary Warrant |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding the private donations for the matching funds for the Downtown Parking Study |
BOS Office |
MIIA Notice of Rewards for the Town of Hudson |
BOS Office |
FEMA Notice dated July 8, 2014 regarding letters of Map Change (LOMCs) |
BOS Office |
Correspondence from Mr. Dan LeBlanc of Berlin MA, regarding Assabet River Waterfall in Hudson |
BOS Office |
Announcement from SafeWise naming Hudson as “SafeWise 50 Safest Cities in Massachusetts’ |
BOS Office |
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