Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –June 15, 2015
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Parent, Mr. Durant, Mr. Duplisea, and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos.
Public Session: June 1, 2015
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of June 1, 2015. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Executive Session: June 1, 2015
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the executive session minutes of June 1, 2015. Mr. Quinn abstained and Mr. Duplisea has recused himself from the meeting.
Mr. Anthony Parrinello of 52 Whispering Way, Stow MA, was present to make the Board aware of his intention to open a Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Hudson. He indicated that he has a location in the zoned area that is allowed by the by-law. He requested feedback from the Board Members, indicating that the State requests a letter of support or non opposition as part of the application process.
The Board had a few questions, but were all were in agreement that they would need to see detailed plans prior to giving Mr. Parrinello an endorsement or a negative response.
Mr. Moses stated that the process for approval begins with an application for a Special Permit through the Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with the Town By-Law.
Mr. Lee Murphy, 416 Main Street Hudson distributed and read onto the record a letter addressed to the Board, indicating his disappointment in not being on the agenda to discuss the issues related to the property at 410 Main Street, specifically, the operation of automotive repair facility without proper application and the identity of the owner of the property, as he had requested at the May 18, 2015 meeting. The Chairman stated that the letter will be added as item number 6 to the correspondence list for the record.
Mr. Lucy indicated that once he reviewed Mr. Murphy documents he made the decision not to place it on the agenda due to the documentation becoming a public record. Mr. Lucy feels the issue was discussed in length at the last meeting and stated he is not in favor of encouraging private investigations being placed on the agenda for the record.
The Chairman mentioned that he had meet with Mr. Murphy and explained his reasons for not to placing Mr. Murphy’s issue on the agenda.
Mr. Anthony Marques, Director of Public Works briefed the Board on the Wood Square Rotary traffic improvement options. Mr. Marques proposed installing temporary barriers and barrels around the existing rotary to simulate the concept of a larger roundabout. The barriers would be placed at a location approximately twice the diameter of the existing curbing and remain in place for three weeks, to allow time to evaluate the traffic flow and obtain local business recommendations. The Board was in agreement for the temporary barriers and barrels.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of a Two-Day Outdoor Entertainment License for the Hudson Portuguese Club / Holy Ghost Feast for the following dates; Saturday, June 27, 2015 7:00PM – 11:00PM and Sunday, June 28, 2015 3:00PM – 9:00PM.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Two-Day Outdoor Entertainment License for the Hudson Portuguese Club / Holy Ghost Feast for the following dates; Saturday, June 27, 2015 7:00PM – 11:00PM and Sunday, June 28, 2015 3:00PM – 9:00PM.
Selectmen to consider approval of an Outdoor Entertainment License to Hudson Youth Baseball for Movie Night on 6/13, 6/27, 7/11, & 7/25 at the Riverside Park from 4:00PM – 9:45PM.
Note: Requested four dates with one to be a rain date if necessary. A $2.00 cover charge per person or $10.00 per family.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0- to approve the Outdoor Entertainment License to Hudson Youth Baseball for Movie Night on 6/13, 6/27, 7/11, & 7/25 at the Riverside Park from 4:00PM – 9:45PM.
Selectmen to consider approval of promoting Telma Reis to Administrative Secretary for the Collector’s Office, at Grade 11, Step 4, effective June 16, 2015.
Note: This vacancy was created when the previous office holder transferred to Light & Power.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Telma Reis to Administrative Secretary for the Collector’s Office, at Grade 11, Step 4, effective June 16, 2015.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointments of an additional list of Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department.
Note: Additional Seasonal Employees appointments to staff summer programs.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments of the additional list of Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointing Steven Rivela and Corey Sousa as Seasonal employees for the Dept. of Public Works.
Note: Additional Seasonal Employees for the Department of Public Works.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments of Steven Rivela and Corey Sousa as Seasonal employees for the Dept. of Public Works.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointing Sandra Resendes, Sarah Worrest and Jennifer Finn to the Hudson Cultural Council.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments of Sandra Resendes, Sarah Worrest and Jennifer Finn to the Hudson Cultural Council.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with Lazaro Paving Corp. in the amount of $669,306.50 for the Main Street Joint Restoration & Pavement Overlay.
Note: This contract was put out to bid and Lazaro Paving was the low bid and was funded by Article 4 at the May 2014 Town Meeting. That funding is not sufficient, and is being supplemented by Chapter 90 funding.
Mr. Marques, DPW Director was present and summarized the project, he indicated that this is a complex project and a pre-construction meeting will be held with the contractor to review the details. After pre-construction meeting he proposes to hold an informational meeting at Town Hall for the business community. The project is scheduled to begin on August 1, 2015 with an expected date of completion of October 30, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to award and authorize the signing the contract with Lazaro Paving Corp. in the amount of $669,306.50 for the Main Street Joint Restoration & Pavement Overlay.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with Carbon Filtration Systems, Inc. in the amount of $355,000 for Removal & Replacement of Filter Media & Vessel Repairs to the Chestnut Street Water Filtration Plant.
Note: This was a component of the water system upgrade that was removed from the original bid specifications due to funding limitations. It is now added back to the project because other components of the project came in less than estimated.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to award and authorize signing the contract with Carbon Filtration Systems, Inc. in the amount of $355,000 for Removal & Replacement of Filter Media & Vessel Repairs to the Chestnut Street Water Filtration Plant.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with Walker Wellington in the amount of $10,546 for replacement of a pump motor for the Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Note: This is a sole source procurement because the only motor compatible with the pump is available through the provider of the original pump.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to award and to authorize the signing of the contract with Walker Wellington in the amount of $10,546 for replacement of a pump motor for the Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Selectmen to consider amending the Personnel Regulations by adding Municipal Vehicle & Equipment Policy.
Note: This policy was distributed at the last meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the Personnel Regulations by adding Municipal Vehicle & Equipment Policy.
Selectmen to consider amending the Personnel Regulations to correspond with the recent Police Superior Collective Bargaining agreement changes.
Note: These changes remove references to former non-union employees who are now covered by a collective bargaining agreement. It also makes minor housekeeping language changes.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the Personnel Regulations to correspond with the recent Police Superior Collective Bargaining agreement changes.
Selectmen to consider approval of a transfer of funds in the amount of $22,000 from the Unemployment Compensation expense account to the Building Maintenance Expense Account.
Note: This year end-transfer will also need to be approved by the Finance Committee. It is necessary to pay for extraordinary maintenance items incurred this winter and is possible because of favorable unemployment experience.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $22,000 from the Unemployment Compensation expense account to the Building Maintenance Expense Account.
- Town Issues:
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to note correspondence, and add Mr. Lee Murphy letter as correspondence item number 6.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Document List – June 15, 2015
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes June 1, 2015 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes June 1, 2015 |
BOS Office- Unreleased |
Outdoor Entertainment License application for the Portuguese Club / Holy Ghost Feast June 2015 |
BOS Office |
Outdoor Entertainment License application for Movie Night from Hudson Youth Baseball |
BOS Office |
Promotion Memo for Telma Reis |
BOS Office |
List of Seasonal Employees for Recreation Department |
BOS Office |
List of Seasonal Employees for DPW |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo for Sandra Resendes, Sarah Worrest, Jennifer Finn |
BOS Office |
Procurement, Bid documents for Lazaro Paving, Main Street Joint Restoration & Pavement Overlay |
BOS Office |
Procurement, Bid documents for Carbon Filtration Systems, Removal & Replacement of Filter Media & Vessel Repairs to the Chestnut Street Water Plant |
BOS Office |
Procurement, Bid documents for Walker Wellington for replacement of pump motor for Wastewater treatment facility |
BOS Office |
Municipal Vehicle & Equipment Policy |
BOS Office |
Personnel Regulation updates related to Police Superior agreement |
BOS Office |
List of vendors related to building maintenance for fy2015 |
BOS Office |
Invitation to the Grand Opening of the new MWRTA Operations & Maintenance Facility, to be held on July 17, 2015 at 11:00AM |
BOS Office |
Correspondence from Mr. Rick Green, Chairman of Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance |
BOS Office |
Letter from Karen and Francis Michaud thanking everyone for the Ceremony for Captain Seth R. Michaud |
BOS Office |
Memo from Director of Public Works regarding Wood Square Rotary traffic improvements options |
BOS Office |
Invitation to attend a Open Meeting Law Seminar to be held on 6/18/2015 in Stow |
BOS Office |
Letter from Lee Murphy dated June 15, 2015 |
BOS Office |
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