Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –November 3, 2014
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Vereault, Mr. Durant, Mr. Duplisea and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos. Mr. Quinn was not present.
Public Session: October 20, 2014
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 3-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Executive Session: October 20, 2014
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted 3-1 to approve the minutes and add Mr. Moses as an attendee. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to meet with Historical Society members to discuss the Town’s 150th year celebration.
Rena Elliot, 22 Edith Road, Hudson Historical Society President and Richard Harrity, 103 Washington Street asked if the Town was planning any celebration for the Town’s 150th Anniversary and if so the Historical Society would be willing to help. Mr. Lucy stated that Town has not planned anything for the occasion. Mr. Durant stated that a celebration would be wonderful and that many volunteers would be needed. He also noted that this may require an appropriation from Town Meeting.
Mr. Harrity stated that he would like the celebration to be as inclusive as possible. He suggested establishing a steering committee which would form the nucleus of the overall committee.
Mr. Lucy suggested announcing this at Town Meeting in order to get the word out there and also mention that this will require many volunteers.
Selectmen to consider approval of amending the hours of operation for a Wine & Malt Package Store License, from Sunday 12:00PM - 11:00PM to Sunday 10:00AM – 11:00PM, for Daigneault’s Liquors, located at 66 Broad Street.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted 4-0 to approve amending the hours of operation for a Wine & Malt Package Store License, from Sunday 12:00PM - 11:00PM to Sunday 10:00AM – 11:00PM, for Daigneault’s Liquors, located at 66 Broad Street.
Selectmen to consider approval of amending the hours of operation for a Wine & Malt Package Store License, from Sunday 12:00PM - 2:00PM to Sunday 10:00AM – 2:00PM, for Central Street Market, located at 15 Central Street.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted 4-0 to approve amending the hours of operation for a Wine & Malt Package Store License, from Sunday 12:00PM - 2:00PM to Sunday 10:00AM – 2:00PM, for Central Street Market, located at 15 Central Street.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a Christmas Tree Sales License to William Carr at 21 Washington Street.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted 4-0 to approve the Christmas Tree Sales License to William Carr at 21 Washington Street.
Selectmen to consider approval of a change of business name from Juliana’s to North End Pizzeria located at 118 Forest Avenue.
On a motion by Mr. Vereault, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the change of business name from Juliana’s to North End Pizzeria located at 118 Forest Avenue. Mr. Durant abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Common Victualler license to Jade Restaurant Inc. located 12 Broad Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 4-0 to approve the Common Victualler license to Jade Restaurant Inc. located 12 Broad Street.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Erik Karlson as an Auxiliary Fire Fighter at $8.00 an hour.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Erick Karlson as an Auxiliary Fire Fighter at $8.00 an hour.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with various vendors for 2014-2015 Snow Plowing and Snow Hauling.
Mr. Duplisea stated that he has a conflict with voting on the Steven Cardoso contract.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing all contract with the exception of Steven Cardoso Contract.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve and authorize signing the contract with Steven Cardoso. Mr. Duplisea recused himself.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract extension with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., to reflect a new contract completion date of February 28, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve and to authorize signing of the contract extension with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., to reflect a new contract completion date of February 28, 2015. Mr. Vereault abstained.
Selectmen to consider signing the Purchase & Sale Agreement between Irene B. Gerwick and the Town of Hudson for the purchase of 481 Main Street.
Mr. Durant asked Atty. Cipriano if he had reviewed the agreement. Atty. Cipriano stated that he had and is satisfied with it. He explained that once the Selectmen sign the agreement it will be forwarded to Ms. Gerwick’s Attorney. The agreement also includes an access easement from Old North Road. Atty. Cipriano also noted that the closing is scheduled for November 14th.
Mr. Vereault asked that Atty. Cipriano explain what passive recreation means in regards to the conservation restriction that his attached to the purchase and sale agreement. Passive recreation refers to walking trails, bird watching and other activities of this type. The agreement explicitly restricts anything that is considered active recreation by the guidelines set forth by the Department of Environmental Affairs.
There will be a parking area off the access easement to support cars visiting the area.
Mr. Lucy read a passage from the agreement. The property will be left in undeveloped condition, allowing public access trails for passive recreation, education and nature study.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 3-1 to sign the Purchase & Sale Agreement between Irene B. Gerwick and the Town of Hudson for the purchase of 481 Main Street. Mr. Vereault opposed.
Selectmen to consider adopting General Financial Management Policies for the Town of Hudson.
Mr. Moses explained that the Town will be issuing bonds in the upcoming weeks and rating agencies are placing increasing importance on having financial policies in place. He went on to say that it is important to have these policies in place. This policy covers a wide range of topics including an updated investment policy as well as guidelines for subjects such as budgeting, managing fund balances and issuing debt. Having these policies in place helps the Town acquire a better interest rate.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Vereault the Board voted 4-0 to adopt the General Financial Management Policies for the Town of Hudson.
Mr. Durant urged everyone to vote tomorrow. Mr. Durant also mentioned the opening of the Houghton Street Bridge and asked when the Washington Street will be turned over to the Town. Mr. Moses indicated that it has not been turned over at this time.
Mr. Lucy shared that 10 additional liquor licenses have been approved and the Town can now accept liquor license applications.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted 4-0 to note correspondence.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
The Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Document List- November 3, 2014
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: October 20, 2014 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes: October 20, 2014 |
BOS Office |
Hudson’s 150th Celebration list of ideas from Mr. Gelpke |
BOS Office |
Application to amend the hours of operation for a Wine & Malt Package Store License, from Sunday 12:00PM - 11:00PM to Sunday 10:00AM – 11:00PM, for Daigneault’s Liquors, located at 66 Broad Street |
BOS Office |
Application to amend the hours of operation for a Wine & Malt Package Store License, from Sunday 12:00PM - 2:00PM to Sunday 10:00AM – 2:00PM, for Central Street Market, located at 15 Central Street |
BOS Office |
Christmas Tree Sales License for William Carr at 21 Washington Street (Robinson’s Lot) |
BOS Office |
Change of business name application for Juliana’s to North End Pizzeria located at 118 Forest Avenue |
BOS Office |
Common Victualler license application for Jade Restaurant Inc. located 12 Broad Street |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo for Erik Karlson as an Auxiliary Fire Fighter |
BOS Office |
Contracts, bid tabulation sheet and Procurements for various vendors for 2014-2015 Snow Plowing and Snow Hauling |
BOS Office |
Contract extension with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., to reflect a new contract completion date of February 28, 2015 |
BOS Office |
Purchase & Sale Agreement between Irene B. Gerwick and the Town of Hudson for the purchase of 481 Main Street |
BOS Office |
General Financial Management Policies for the Town of Hudson |
BOS Office |
Invitation to attend and march in the Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2014 |
BOS Office |
Correspondence from Assabet Valley Regional Vocation School District |
BOS Office |
Solar Energy Letter from Environment Massachusetts |
BOS Office |
Five-year Forecast and Enterprise Analysis from the Executive Assistant |
BOS Office |
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