Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –September 22, 2014
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Vereault, Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Durant, and Mr. Moses. Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos were also present.
Public Session: September 8, 2014
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Vereault opposed.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of a Pledge of License, and Pledge of Inventory of an All Alcohol Pouring License for Karmichael Holdings, LLC d/b/a Rail Trail Flatbread Company, located at 31-33 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the Pledge of License, and Pledge of Inventory of an All Alcohol Pouring License for Karmichael Holdings, LLC d/b/a Rail Trail Flatbread Company, located at 31-33 Main Street. Mr. Vereault abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of amending the hours of operation for an All Alcohol Package Store License, from Sunday 12:00PM- 11:00PM to Sunday 10:00AM – 11:00PM, for Hudson Wine & Spirits, Inc., d/b/a Chubby’s Liquors, located at 103-107 Main Street, effective October 23, 2014.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve amending the hours of operation for an All Alcohol Package Store License, from Sunday 12:00PM- 11:00PM to Sunday 10:00AM – 11:00PM, for Hudson Wine & Spirits, Inc., d/b/a Chubby’s Liquors, located at 103-107 Main Street, effective October 23, 2014.
Selectmen to consider approval of One Day Beer & Wine Pouring License to Arthur P. Redding / Hudson Park Commission from 3:30PM to 8:30PM for the 17th Annual Pumpkin Fest to be held on October 25, 2014 at the Riverside Park grounds.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the One Day Beer & Wine Pouring License to Arthur P. Redding / Hudson Park Commission from 3:30PM to 8:30PM for the 17th Annual Pumpkin Fest to be held on October 25, 2014 at the Riverside Park grounds.
Selectmen to consider approval of a One Day Outdoor Entertainment and Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Park Commission from 3:30PM to 8:30PM for the 17th Annual Pumpkin Fest to be held on October 25, 2014 at the Riverside Park grounds.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the One Day Outdoor Entertainment and Transient Vendor license to the Hudson Park Commission from 3:30PM to 8:30PM for the 17th Annual Pumpkin Fest to be held on October 25, 2014 at the Riverside Park grounds.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Second Hand Merchandise Dealer License to Susanne Gabel-Leach d/b/a Furniture & More at 312 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Second Hand Merchandise Dealer License to Susanne Gabel-Leach d/b/a Furniture & More at 312 Main Street contingent on the Building Commissioners requirement being met.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with Wright-Pierce in the amount not to exceed $7,750 for Wastewater Pumping Station Evaluation.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the contract with Wright-Pierce in the amount not to exceed $7,750 for Wastewater Pumping Station Evaluation.
Selectmen to consider reappointing Dianne Cush as Treasurer/Collector for a three year term, expiring on October 6, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Dianne Cush as Treasurer/Collector for a three year term, expiring on October 6, 2017.
Selectmen to consider approval of a new Seasonal Salary Scale, effective immediately.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the new Seasonal Salary Scale, effective immediately. Mr. Durant abstained.
Selectmen to consider signing the November 17, 2014 Town Meeting Warrant.
The Board briefly discussed article #11 which is the Forest Avenue Bridge Analysis. Mr. Lucy noted that in August the Board received a bridge report for this bridge. The report stated that there were cosmetic issues regarding this bridge however there were no safety issues. Mr. Lucy explained that no matter what the study outcome would be it would not deal with the safety of the bridge nor hasten the structural replacement of said bridge. There is a section of railing that needs to be added/replaced and Mr. Lucy stated that an analysis for $15,000 in determining whether this will be done is unnecessary. Mr. Lucy suggests that this article be removed in its entirety from the warrant.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted 4-1 to remove Article #11 “Forest Avenue Bridge Analysis” from the Warrant. Mr. Vereault opposed.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted 4-1 to sponsor Articles #1 through #10, and approval of signing the warrant. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Selectmen to consider approval of a note sale and the execution of documents.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve note sale in the amount of $474,527 at .40% for one year and to execute the documents. Mr. Vereault abstained.
Mr. Vereault asked for clarification regarding a memo from Mr. Moses about the use of town vehicles. He asked if there is a policy in place the addresses smoking in town vehicles. Mr. Moses said that the Town has a smoke free work environment policy which he feels also includes vehicles. Mr. Vereault asked if there is a problem with employees smoking in town vehicles. Mr. Moses said there is not but if there were any he would indeed address the issue. Issues have been discussed as they have come up and Mr. Moses does not feel that their needs to be a policy put in place as State law already addresses this.
Mr. Quinn requested that the DPW look at the lights on Main Street and Forest Avenue. He noted that during rush hour traffic there is a queue of approximately 20 cars. The cars attempting to take a left onto Main Street back up the traffic at this location.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to note correspondence.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board 5-0 to adjourn.
Document List- September 22, 2014
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: September 8, 2014 |
BOS Office |
Pledge of License & Inventory application for Rail Trail Flatbread Company |
BOS Office |
Amend hour of operation License application for Chubby Liquors |
BOS Office |
One Day Beer & Wine Pouring, Entertainment and Vendor licenses for the Park Commission Annual Pumpkin Fest |
BOS Office |
2nd Hand Merchandise Dealer License for Furniture & More |
BOS Office |
Memo, Procurement and related documents for Write-Pierce contract for Wastewater Pumping Station Evaluation |
BOS Office |
November 17, 2014 Town Meeting Warrant |
BOS Office |
Bond Anticipation Notes and related documents |
BOS Office |
Reappointment memo for Treasurer/Collector Dianne Cush |
BOS Office |
Memo, Salary Scale for Seasonal Employees |
BOS Office |
Proposed five year road repair schedule |
BOS Office |
Municipal Official Update from Senator Eldridge |
BOS Office |
Update from the Director of Public works regarding the Park Street safety issues |
BOS Office |
DEP notice of Recycling Dividends Funds awarded to the Town |
BOS Office |
Copy of letter from Jennifer Burney to the Planning Board regarding proposed Rite Aid site |
BOS Office |
Assabet Valley School District notice of meeting to elect a representative to the District Committee |
BOS Office |
Copy of approved Resolution opposing pipeline, from the Town of Berlin |
BOS Office |
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Advisory related to Sunday Opening Time for Package Stores |
BOS Office |
Election procedures for the Municipal Elections to the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization |
BOS Office |
Invitation from Boys & Girls Clubs of Metrowest to the 2014 Bids for Kids Auction & Gala |
BOS Office |
Invitation from the Amigos of Santo Espirito to their 10th Annual Banquet, to be held on October 11, 2014 at the Riverview Banquet Facilities at the Hudson Portuguese Club |
BOS Office |
Notice from Richard Gelpke of Hudson Main Street Memories meeting, to be held on September 30, 2014 at 7:30PM |
BOS Office |
MassDot correspondence regarding Active Streets Certification Program |
BOS Office |
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