Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –June 29, 2015
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Parent, Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Durant, and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos
Public Session: June 15, 2015
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the minutes.
Mr. Massa, 15 Michigan Drive explained to the Board that every year around this time Yellow Page books are thrown on his lawn. He stated that this is a nuisance and likens it to having trash thrown onto his property. He asked whether the people responsible for this require a permit to do so and who issues it and if not is there anything he can do to stop this. Mr. Quinn agreed that this is irritating. The Board said they would look into this for him.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct a joint meeting with the Municipal Light Board to appoint a new member.
Municipal Light Board Members, Mr. Marinelli and Mr. Murphy Jr. were present.
Chairman Marinelli declared Municipal Light Board Meeting open.
On a motion by Mr. Marinelli, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board of Selectmen and the Municipal Light Board voted 7-0 to appoint Mr. John Monteiro, to a term to expire 5/9/16. Mr. Marinelli declared the meeting closed.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointing Tyler Gustafson as a seasonal employee for the Department of Public Works at an hourly rate of $10.00.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Tyler Gustafson as a seasonal employee for the Department of Public Works at an hourly rate of $10.00.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointing Erik Karlson as a seasonal employee for the Maintenance Department at an hourly rate of $10.00.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Erik Karlson as a seasonal employee for the Maintenance Department at an hourly rate of $10.00.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of David Ashman as a Part-Time Bus Driver for the Senior Center.
Note: Although item c) adds an additional employee, it neither adds to the hours scheduled, nor adds funds to the budget. It only provides flexibility if one part-time driver cannot accommodate scheduled events
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of David Ashman as a Part-Time Bus Driver for the Senior Center.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with BBE Corporation in the amount of $6,850 for repairs to the Library elevator.
Note: The elevator is not currently operable and is paid from the EA budget
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to award and authorize signing a contract with BBE Corporation in the amount of $6,850 for repairs to the Library elevator.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with The Addiction Referral Center (ARC) in the amount of $5,000 for addiction referral services for FY2016.
Note: Funds approved at the May 4, 2015 Town Meeting petitioned article
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to award and authorize signing a contract with The Addiction Referral Center (ARC) in the amount of $5,000 for addiction referral services for FY2016.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a façade program agreement discharge and the Release of Restrictive covenants maintenance agreement for the property for 24 Washington Street.
Note: This was part of the 2005 CDBG Commercial Rehabilitation Grant program
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize signing the façade program agreement discharge and the Release of Restrictive covenants maintenance agreement for the property for 24 Washington Street.
The Board to consider declining to exercise the Town’s right to terminate the Purchase & Sale Agreement for the sale of 173 Washington Street until October 28, 2015.
Note: This was requested to allow enough time to get a cost estimate to implement the AUL. We are receiving an additional non-refundable deposit in consideration
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0-1 to decline to exercise the Town’s right to terminate the Purchase & Sale Agreement for the sale of 173 Washington Street until October 28, 2015. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Selectmen to consider amending the Parking Rules & Regulations relative to High Street.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve amending the parking rules & regulation as recommended by the Internal Traffic Committee.
Selectmen to consider authorizing the Executive Assistant to accept donations for the Sesquicentennial Steering Committee.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to accept donations for the Sesquicentennial Steering Committee.
Mr. Lucy requested that the DPW trim foliage to increase visibility at the intersections of Brigham to Park Street to the right as well as Cottage to Parkard Street to the left.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence.
Mr. Lucy noted that the management letter from Melanson & Heath had fewer items than in previous years. He suggested that the Board forego meeting with the Accountants as he feels it is not necessary. Mr. Durant agrees.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Document List – June 29, 2015
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes June 15, 2015 |
BOS Office |
Memo, Interest Form for Municipal Light Board appointment |
BOS Office |
Memo, application for Tyler Gustafson for DPW seasonal employment |
BOS Office |
Memo, application for Erik Karlson for Maintenance Seasonal employment |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for David Ashman as a Part-Time bus driver for the Senior Center |
BOS Office |
Procurement for Library Elevator repairs |
BOS Office |
Procurement for Addiction Referral Services |
BOS Office |
Memo, Façade Discharge Agreement & Restrictive Covenants Maintenance Agreement for 24 Washington Street |
BOS Office |
Letter from Mirick O’Connell regarding P&S for 173 Washington Street |
BOS Office |
Mass Fiscal Alliance correspondence related to the Pacheco Law |
BOS Office |
Melanson & Heath FY2014 Annual Financial Statement, Management Letter & Independent Auditors’ Report |
BOS Office |
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