Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –August 25, 2014
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Durant, Mr. Duplisea, and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos. Mr. Vereault and Mr. Quinn were not present.
Public Session: August 4, 2014
Chairman motioned to table the approval of the minutes until next meeting.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Paul Betti for Intel’s Company Outing to be held on September 12, 2014 (9/19/14 Rain date) between the hours of 4:00PM and 8:30PM at 77 Reed Road.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Paul Betti for Intel’s Company Outing to be held on September 12, 2014 (9/19/14 Rain date) between the hours of 4:00PM and 8:30PM at 77 Reed Road.
Selectmen to consider approving Lisa Marie Julian as new Manager for Apple New England, LLC d/b/a Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar located at 222 Washington Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to approve Lisa Marie Julian as new Manager for Apple New England, LLC d/b/a Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar located at 222 Washington Street.
Selectmen to consider approval of the promotion of Stephen Geldart to Deputy Fire Chief/EMT at M8, Step 5, effective September 1, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the promotion of Stephen Geldart to Deputy Fire Chief/EMT at M8, Step 5, effective September 1, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of the promotion of Bryan Johannes to Permanent Lieutenant, effective September 1, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the promotion of Bryan Johannes to Permanent Lieutenant, effective September 1, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of the promotion of Brian Harrington to Temporary Full-Time Lieutenant, effective September 1, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the promotion of Brian Harrington to Temporary Full-Time Lieutenant, effective September 1, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of the promotion of Christopher M. Devoe to Full-Time Firefighter, effective September 1, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the promotion of Christopher M. Devoe to Full-Time Firefighter, effective September 1, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of the promotion of Theresa Bryce as Communications Supervisor / Records Clerk at M5, Step 1, effective August 26, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the promotion of Theresa Bryce as Communications Supervisor / Records Clerk at M5, Step 1, effective August 26, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Virginia Figueiredo as Temporary Administrative Secretary at the Senior Center, effective August 25, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Virginia Figueiredo as Temporary Administrative Secretary at the Senior Center, effective August 25, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Andrea Crete as Sanitarian to the Board of Health Department at an M5, Step 3, effective September 2, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Andrea Crete as Sanitarian to the Board of Health Department at an M5, Step 3, effective September 2, 2014.
Selectmen to note the retirement of Daniel Connor from the Fire Department, effective August 29, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to note the retirement of Daniel Connor and that a letter of appreciation be sent.
Selectmen to note the retirement of Linda Ghiloni from the Recreation Department, effective September 9, 2014.
Motioned by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Durant noted that her retirement will be a great loss to the community and she will be sorely missed.
The Board voted 3-0 to note the retirement of Linda Ghiloni and that a letter of appreciation be sent.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with Sprayer Specialties Inc. in the amount of $7,339.59 for a 6000 gallon vertical storage tank.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the contract with Sprayer Specialties Inc. in the amount of $7,339.59 for a 6000 gallon vertical storage tank.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with BainCor, Inc. in the amount of $5,400 to rebuild and repair the Trafcon message sign.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the contract with BainCor, Inc. in the amount of $5,400 to rebuild and repair the Police Department’s mobile Trafcon message sign.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a three year contract with Userful Corporation in the amount of $11,501.98 for Userful Desktop 8 Software Solution for Libraries.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the three year contract with Userful Corporation in the amount of $11,501.98 for Userful Desktop 8 Software Solution for Libraries.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with University of Massachusetts to accept an amount of $8,000 for compensation related to the MetroWest Prevention & Wellness Partnership for Healthy Homes Initiative.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the contract with University of Massachusetts to accept an amount of $8,000 for compensation related to the MetroWest Prevention & Wellness Partnership for Healthy Homes Initiative.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with Boucher Construction in the amount of $72,270 for the reconstruction of a portion of Houghton Street from Main Street Southerly approx. 700’.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the contract with Boucher Construction in the amount of $72,270 for the reconstruction of a portion of Houghton Street from Main Street Southerly approx. 700’.
Selectmen to consider signing the Massachusetts School Building Authority Initial Compliance Certification for the Mulready School Roof project.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted unanimously to approve and sign the Massachusetts School Building Authority Initial Compliance Certification for the Mulready School Roof project.
Selectmen to consider reclassifying the position of Director of Recreation to an M8.
Motioned by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, discussion commenced.
Mr. Moses noted that the reclassifying of this position as well as that of the Assistant Director of Recreation (next agenda item) were suggested by the Park Commission. Upon analyzing the positions Mr. Moses came to the same conclusion as the Park Commission and feels that these positions should be reclassified.
The Board voted 3-0 to approve the reclassifying the position Director of Recreation to an M8, effective upon the hiring of the new Director.
Selectmen to consider reclassifying the position of Assistant Director of Recreation to an M6.
On motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 3-0 to approve the reclassifying the position of Assistant Director of Recreation to an M6, effective upon passage.
Selectmen to consider approval of a COLA adjustment of 1.5% for FY2015, retroactive to July 1, 2014 for non-union employees.
Motioned by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 3-0 to approve a COLA adjustment of 1.5% for FY2015, retroactive to July 1, 2014 for non-union employees.
Mr. Marques was in attendance to discuss the bridge report from Mass DOT regarding the Forest Avenue and the Cox Street bridges that the Board received in July. Mr. Marques explained that the bridges in Town are inspected once every two years by Mass DOT. The reports they submit will highlight any issues that may need attention; immediate or otherwise. The Forest Avenue Bridge report stated that there is no immediate danger present just some cosmetic issues. There is a section that has direct spalling and some exposed rebar and a piece of outward displacement. Mr. Marques stated that he will be submitting an article for Town Meeting requesting funds for an additional inspection and recommendation report from a certified engineer.
In 1996 the Town had requested that the Cox Street Bridge be added to the State list of bridges to be investigated and replaced under the State’s Bridge Replacement Program. Some minor field survey work has been done and the biannual inspections continue to be performed, however Mr. Marques believes this will not be considered until approximately 2016. The report outlines some issues with the fencing along the westerly side of the bridge. As school will be starting soon Mr. Marques hopes to complete these repairs fairly quickly.
Mr. Lucy asked for an update regarding the Washington Street and Houghton Street Bridges. Mr. Marques explained that the construction of the Washington Street Bridge has been internally held up due to conflicting ideas. The Town has been asked to attend a meeting on September 3, 2014 to further discuss the plans for the construction and hopefully establish a clearer timeframe.
The construction of the Houghton Street Bridge is scheduled for completion by the end of October.
Mr. Lucy asked Mr. Marques to comment on an issue that came up at the last meeting regarding stop signs at Brigham and Rutland Streets. Mr. Marques explained that the Internal Traffic Committee had met the previous Friday and therefore did not have enough time to submit a report for this meeting. During that meeting the Committee discussed the issue at length and voted to take no further action. The original recommendation to the Board to erect stop signs will stand due to public safety issues.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted unanimously to note the correspondence.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Document List – August 25, 2014
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes August 4, 2014 |
BOS Office |
One-Day Liquor License application from Intel |
BOS Office |
Change of Manager application from Applebee’s Neighborhood |
BOS Office |
Promotion Memo for Stephen Geldart to Deputy Fire Chief |
BOS Office |
Promotion Memo for Bryan Johannes to Permanent Lieutenant |
BOS Office |
Promotion Memo for Brian Harrington to Temporary Full-Time Lieutenant |
BOS Office |
Promotion Memo for Christopher Devoe to Full-Time Firefighter |
BOS Office |
Promotion Memo for Theresa Bryce as Communication Supervisor / Records Clerk |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Virginia Figueiredo as Temporary Administrative Secretary for the Senior Center |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Andrea Crete as Sanitarian for the BOH Dept. |
BOS Office |
Memo of Daniel Connor retirement |
BOS Office |
Memo of Linda Ghiloni retirement |
BOS Office |
Contract related documents for Sprayer Specialties Inc. for 6000 Gallon Vertical storage tank |
BOS Office |
Contract related documents for BainCor Inc. for rebuild and repair Trafcon message sign |
BOS Office |
Contract & related documents for Userful Corp. for Userful Desktop 8 Software |
BOS Office |
Contract with University of Mass for compensation related to the MetroWest Prevention & Wellness Partnership |
BOS Office |
Contract related documents for Boucher Construction for reconstruction of a portion of Houghton Street |
BOS Office |
MSBA’s Initial Compliance Certification for the Mulready Roof project |
BOS Office |
Reclassification Memo for Director of Recreation position |
BOS Office |
Reclassification Memo for the Assistant Director of Recreation |
BOS Office |
COLA Adjustment memo for FY2015 non-union employees |
BOS Office |
Water Testing results through July 31, 2014 |
BOS Office |
Municipal Elections to the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization procedures |
BOS Office |
Notice of rate increase from Verizon FiOS |
BOS Office |
Copy of correspondence from Chief Stephens to Ms. Jackie Kane and Ms. Megan Lajeunesse regarding their assistance in administering care to a motor vehicle accident victim |
BOS Office |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awards Hudson with the 2013 Water Fluoridation Quality Award |
BOS Office |
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