Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –May 18, 2015
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Durant, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Parent, and Mr. Moses. Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos were also present.
Board to elect officers.
Mr. Quinn nominated Mr. Lucy for Chairman, Mr. Durant seconded and the Board voted 4-0-1 to appoint Mr. Mr. Lucy as Chairman. Mr. Lucy abstained.
Mr. Quinn nominated Mr. Duplisea for Vice Chairman, Mr. Durant seconded and the Board voted 4-0-1 to appoint Mr. Duplisea as Vice Chairman. Mr. Duplisea abstained.
Mr. Durant nominated Mr. Quinn as Clerk, the Board voted 4-0-1 to appoint Mr. Quinn as Clerk. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Public Session: April 27, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the minutes. Mr. Parent and Mr. Durant abstained.
Mr. Lee Murphy of 416 Main Street distributed a package of documents and requested that the Board review and place it the next agenda for discussion.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider granting One-Day Entertainment and Transient Vendor licenses to the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce for its 29th Annual Community Festival to be held on June 6, 2015 from 9:00AM-3:30PM.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the granting One-Day Entertainment and Transient Vendor licenses to the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce for its 29th Annual Community Festival to be held on June 6, 2015 from 9:00AM-3:30PM.
Selectmen to consider approval of Two-Day Outdoor Entertainment Licenses for the Hudson Portuguese Club / Holy Ghost Feast for the following dates: Saturday, May 30, 2015 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Sunday, May 31, 2015 3:00pm – 8:00pm.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Two-Day Outdoor Entertainment Licenses for the Hudson Portuguese Club / Holy Ghost Feast for the following dates: Saturday, May 30, 2015 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Sunday, May 31, 2015 3:00pm – 8:00pm.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Brian Gauthier as Assistant Chief Operator at M6, Step 3, effective May 19, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Brian Gauthier as Assistant Chief Operator at M6, Step 3, effective May 19, 2015.
Selectmen to note Richard Rogers acceptance of a position at Hudson Light & Power Department, effective May 15, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note Richard Rogers acceptance of a position at Hudson Light & Power Department.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Jennifer Burke from the Planning Department, effective May 22, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Jennifer Burke from the Planning Department, and to send a letter of recognition.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Michelle Ciccolo from the Community Development Department, effective May 29, 2015.
Mr. Durant briefly thanked both Ms. Burke and Ms. Ciccolo for their foresight, hard work and dedication to the Town. Mr. Quinn, Mr. Duplisea and Mr. Parent all echoed Mr. Durant’s sentiments.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Michelle Ciccolo from the Community Development Department, and to send a letter of recognition.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Paul Huehmer from the Municipal Light Board, effective May 22, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Paul Huehmer from the Municipal Light Board, and to send a letter of recognition.
Selectmen to note the resignation of John Parent from the Finance Committee, effective May 12, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to note the resignation of John Parent from the Finance Committee. Mr. Parent abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of new job description.
Mr. Moses indicated that due to both the Planning Director and the Community Development resignations he is proposing combing both job responsibilities into one position with the intent of having one Director oversee Planning, Zoning, Community Development, and Conservation. His plan is to have a total of three employees, which would keep the same number of employees as present. The title of Planning & Community Development Director would be graded an M10.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted 5-0 to approve the new job description of Planning & Community Development Director as proposed by the Executive Assistant.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorize signing Change Order #1 with Jasco Electrical Co. Inc. in the amount of $6,330 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Motors Upgrade.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize signing Change Order #1 with Jasco Electrical Co. Inc. in the amount of $6,330 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Motors Upgrade.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorize signing Change Order #1 with Bay State Regional Contractors Inc. in the amount of $103,458.54 for Water System Improvements to Chestnut Street Water Filtration Plant.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize signing Change Order #1 with Bay State Regional Contractors Inc. in the amount of $103,458.54 for Water System Improvements to Chestnut Street Water Filtration Plant.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Corr Tech Inc. for inspection service for Murphy Hill Tank rehabilitation & painting in the amount not to exceed $18,720.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize signing a contract with Corr Tech Inc. for inspection service for Murphy Hill Tank rehabilitation & painting in the amount not to exceed $18,720.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign contracts with various vendors for FY2016 Materials for Public Works.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize signing contracts with various vendors for FY2016 Materials for Public Works.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign contract with Real Estate Research Consultants Inc. in the amount of $15,500 for Revaluation of Personal Property services.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize signing contract with Real Estate Research Consultants Inc. in the amount of $15,500 for Revaluation of Personal Property services.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign contract with Vision Government Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $64,800 to implement a Valuation Update Program.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize signing contract with Vision Government Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $64,800 to implement a Valuation Update Program
Selectmen to meet with Scott Darlington to discuss audio broadcasting issues.
Mr. Lucy stated that there had been conversion in 2012 regarding transmission issues and he is not sure if they have been resolved.
Mr. Darlington stated that replacing the wireless microphones with hard wired microphones fixed part of the issue, they also changed to a digital internet transmission in order to provide on-line viewing. He felt that this solved all the issues at that time.
Mr. Darlington spoke further regarding the issues with the audio, he stated that the aging computer system is causing some of the issues and it could happen again if the server is not replaced. Ms. Ellen Schuck, Director of Technology for the District explained that the District and the TV Studio have done everything to keep the system running.
Selectmen to consider approval of supplemental FY2015 TV Studio Budget request.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve supplemental FY2015 TV Studio Budget in the amount of $34,650 for the replacement of the TV Studio Computer Server.
Selectmen to consider approval of the FY2016 TV Studio Budget.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the FY2016 TV Studio Budget in the amount of $209,748.
Selectmen to consider amending the Parking Rules & Regulations relative to High Street.
Motioned by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent discussion commenced.
Mr. Lucy would like the Board to take no action at this time and have the High Street parking be further reviewed by Internal Traffic Committee.
Motion and seconded withdrawn.
Selectmen to consider authorizing the Executive Assistant to sign all related Massachusetts School Building Authority documents related to the Mulready School Roof Project.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign all related Massachusetts School Building Authority documents related to the Mulready School Roof Project.
Mr. Lucy stated that he would like to review the Town’s tax foreclosure procedure. He noted that there are a number of properties that have been tied up in foreclosure for several years. Mr. Moses had previously given the Board a series of spreadsheets that showed past due taxes one of the sheets outlined 9 properties that are labeled as having “high debt value”. This means that the amount of money that is due to the Town in taxes exceeds the value of the property.
Mr. Lucy asked if there is a way to reinvigorate following the proper procedures in order to return these properties to a taxable state. Atty. Cipriano stated this is all pending litigation therefore there is not much he can say related to these properties. He did however explain that there are two groups of cases the group in which Mr. Lucy is citing are inherited cases which should have been resolved many years ago. The other group of cases is actively and aggressively being worked on especially if they are occupied properties. This is being done through aggressive tax collection in superior, district and/or land court.
Atty. Cipriano explained that in the case of the very old properties heirs need to be located. Land court will not allow the judgment of tax foreclosure unless all attempts to locate the next of kin have been exhausted. These types of cases will not exist going forward as the process of getting procedures in place is better.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to note correspondence, Mr. Quinn requested that correspondence item #6 be held and revisited at the next meeting.
Mr. Lucy noted that the Bridge dedication will commence one hour earlier than originally scheduled.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Document List – May 18, 2015
Document |
Location |
Minutes: Public Session April 27, 2015 |
BOS Office |
One-Day Entertainment, Transient Vendor license application for the 29th Annual Community Festival |
BOS Office |
Outdoor Entertainment License application for the Holy Ghost Feast / Portuguese Club |
BOS Office |
Brian Gauthier appointment memo as Assistant Chief Operator |
BOS Office |
Richard Rogers notice of acceptance of position with Light & Power |
BOS Office |
Jennifer Burke resignation letter as Planning Director |
BOS Office |
Michelle Ciccolo resignation letter as Community Development Director |
BOS Office |
Resignation memo from Paul Huehmer from the Municipal Light Board |
BOS Office |
Memo from Town Clerk regarding resignation of John Parent from the Finance Committee |
BOS Office |
New Job Description for Planning & Community Development Director |
BOS Office |
Change Order #1 from Jasco Electrical |
BOS Office |
Change Order #1 from Bay State Regional Contractors |
BOS Office |
Contract documents for Corr Tech Inc. for Murphy Hill Tank rehabilitation & Painting |
BOS Office |
Procurement, bid sheets for various vendors for FY2016 materials |
BOS Office |
Contract for Vision Government Solutions for valuation update program |
BOS Office |
FY2015 TV Studio budget amendment |
BOS Office |
FY2016 TV Studio Budget |
BOS Office |
Memo, Maps related to High Street parking changes |
BOS Office |
MSBA Documents for Mulready School Roof Project |
BOS Office |
Invitation to attend and march in the Annual Memorial Day Parade and the dedication of the Captain Seth R. Michaud Memorial Bridge on Houghton Street |
BOS Office |
Invitation from the Town of Stow to participate in the perambulation its boundaries |
BOS Office |
Correspondence regarding the Senate Bill 1172, “An Act Ensuring the Safety of People with Pet in Disasters”. |
BOS Office |
Financial Documents for Comcast for fiscal year ending 12/31/2014 |
BOS Office |
Correspondence from Mr. Gregory Warner of 16 Riverview Street related to tree cutting |
BOS Office |
Commendation letter from Chief Stephens to Sergeant Chaulk, Officer Hayden, Officer Vezeau, Officer Hatstat and Officer Edie |
BOS Office |
Notice from Hudson Elks indicating temporary change of location of their Bingo License to the Hudson Portuguese Club starting July 1, 2015 through September 2015 |
BOS Office |
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