Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –September 8, 2014
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Vereault, Mr. Durant and Mr. Moses. Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos were also present.
Public Session: August 26, 2013
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted 2-1-2 to approve the minutes. Mr. Vereault opposed, Mr. Lucy and Mr. Duplisea abstained.
Public Session; August 4, 2014
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted 2-1-2 to approve the minutes. Mr. Vereault opposed. Mr. Durant and Mr. Duplisea abstained.
Public Session: August 25, 2014
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the minutes. Mr. Quinn and Mr. Vereault abstained.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Darlene Bradley for a 30th Birthday Party to be held on September 28, 2014 between the hours of 5:30PM and 8:30PM at the Hudson Roller Kingdom.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-01 to approve the license to Darlene Bradley for a 30th Birthday Party to be held on September 28, 2014 between the hours of 5:30PM and 8:30PM at the Hudson Roller Kingdom. Mr. Vereault abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Tyler Smith as Full Time Communications Dispatcher at Grade 10, Sep 2, effective September 10, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Tyler Smith as Full Time Communications Dispatcher at Grade 10, Sep 2, effective September 10, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Michael Hurley as a Full Time Communications Dispatcher at Grade 10, Step 1, effective September 22, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Michael Hurley as a Full Time Communications Dispatcher at Grade 10, Step 1, effective September 22, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Jason Cunha as a Part Time Page at an hourly rate of $8.95 an hour, effective September 9, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Jason Cunha as a Part Time Page at an hourly rate of $8.95 an hour, effective September 9, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Sophia Francolini as a Part Time Page at an hourly rate of $8.95, effective September 9, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Sophia Francolini as a Part Time Page at an hourly rate of $8.95, effective September 9, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Peggy Ann Johnson as a Part Time page at an hourly rate of $8.95, effective September 9, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Peggy Ann Johnson as a Part Time page at an hourly rate of $8.95, effective September 9, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Ariana Jordan-MacArthur as a Part Time Page at an hourly rate of $8.95, effective September 9, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Ariana Jordan-MacArthur as a Part Time Page at an hourly rate of $8.95, effective September 9, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Thomas Kenyon as a Part Time Page at an hourly rate of $8.95, effective September 9, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Thomas Kenyon as a Part Time Page at an hourly rate of $8.95, effective September 9, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Steven L. Santos as the Interim Director, effective on September 10, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Steven L. Santos as the Interim Director, effective on September 10, 2014.
Selectmen to consider designating Christopher Sandini as Acting Executive Assistant during the absence of the Executive Assistant.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to designate Christopher Sandini as Acting Executive Assistant during the absence of the Executive Assistant.
Selectmen to consider advance of 30 days of sick leave to Jeff Wood.
Motioned by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea discussion commenced.
Mr. Vereault asked Mr. Moses to clarify the statue regarding this. Mr. Moses explained that the employee is tasked with paying back the sick time by returning one sick day per month until the entire amount has been refunded. If the employee separates before returning all the time it can be deducted from his / her regular pay. Mr. Moses did say that Mr. Wood is expected to be back at work tomorrow and may only need to use a few days for follow up appointments. Mr. Vereault asked how long this is available to the employee once it has been granted. Mr. Moses said that it would most likely be rescinded within 30 days as the employee would once again begin to accumulate time.
The Board voted 5-0 to approve the advance of 30 days of sick leave to Jeff Wood.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Sean Reese from the Department of Public Works, effective September 1, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Sean Reese from the Department of Public Works, effective September 1, 2014.
Selectmen to consider amending Hudson’s Personnel Regulations by adding the following provision to section 4.4-13, Uniform Clothing Allowance: The Communications Supervisor/Records Clerk shall receive an annual clothing allowance of $300.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted 5-0 to approve the amendment of the Personnel Regulations by adding the following provision to section 4.4-13, Uniform Clothing Allowance: The Communications Supervisor/Records Clerk shall receive an annual clothing allowance of $300.
Selectmen to consider amending the Traffic Rules & Regulations and install Stop Signs at:
Everett Street at Park Street
Rutland Street at Park Street
Motioned by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea discussion commenced.
Mr. Quinn stated that he would vote for the installation of signs as it would give the police better enforcement of that intersection. Mr. Durant agreed but also noted that the curve just before Rutland Street makes this intersection especially dangerous as cars come around it too quickly. Mr. Durant would like to see more police enforcement of the speed in this area. Mr. Duplisea agreed and suggested that perhaps some signs could be put up to warn of the dangerous curve.
Greg Vachowski, 6 Wood Street also cited speed as the major issue at this location and proposed that the speed be lowered along this section of the road.
Charles Randall, 76 Park Street stated that he is not particularly in favor of the signs. He also explained that he is more concerned with the speeding on the street.
Mr. Lucy asked that the Internal Traffic Committee take up the issues that have been discussed at this meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 5-0 to amend the Traffic Rules & Regulations and install Stop Signs at:
Everett Street at Park Street
Rutland Street at Park Street
Mr. Vereault requested a copy of the Town Vehicle usage rules and regulations, he also request that the Board be provided with a copy of the five year pavement schedule.
Mr. Durant requested consideration of the removal of the regulation that prohibits a right-turn on red from Brigham Street onto Washington Street. Mr. Durant indicated that its causing the traffic to backup on Brigham, he suggested that either ITC or the State review it.
- Correspondence to Be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted 5-0 to note correspondence and to add the invitation for the Lady of Fatima Feast to the list.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Duplisea the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn.
Document List – 9/8/2014
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes of 8/4/14 |
BOS Office |
Public Session Minutes of 8/25/14 |
BOS Office |
Public Session Minutes of 8/26/13 |
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One-Day Wine & Beer Pouring License application from Darlene Bradley |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Tyler Smith and Michael Hurley as Full-Time Communication Dispatchers for the Police Dept. |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo and employment applications for Jason Cunha, Sophia Francolini, Peggy Johnson, Ariana Jordan-MacArthur and Thomas Kenyon |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Steven Santos as Interim Director of Recreation Dept. |
BOS Office |
Resignation Memo for Sean Reese from DPW |
BOS Office |
Memo designating Christopher Sandini as Acting Executive Assistant during the absence of the Executive Assistant |
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Memo from EA regarding amendment to the personnel Regulations |
BOS Office |
Memo and Map regarding erecting new Stop signs at Everett at Park and Rutland at Park Streets |
BOS Office |
Memo from the Executive Assistant and Attorney Cipriano’s legal opinion regarding snow plowing of Church Parking Lots |
BOS Office |
Verizon FiOS TV programming changes |
BOS Office |
Draft of the November 17, 2014 Town Meeting Warrant |
BOS Office |
Water testing results through August 31, 2014 |
BOS Office |
Memo from Executive Assistant to the Board dated 9/4/14 |
BOS Office |
Invitation to participate in the Lady of Fatima Parade on Saturday, September 13, 2014 (distributed at the meeting) |
BOS Office |
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