Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –July 13, 2015
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Parent, Mr. Durant, and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Vickery
Public Session: June 29, 2015
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the minutes.
Mr. Lucy asked that the Board allow him to take a Town Issue out of order. Mr. Lucy explained that one of the original appointed members of the Sesquicentennial Committee never took the oath and therefore there is a vacancy the Committee would like to fill. He introduced Reverend Alice Anacheka-Nasemann. She is the Reverend of the Unitarian Church on Main Street. Mr. Lucy feels that she would be a great addition to the Committee. He asked that the Board consider her to fill the vacant position.
One a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0 to appoint Reverend Alice Anacheka-Nasemann to the Sesquicentennial Committee. (copy of interest card attached)
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of a Hawker/Peddler license to James Thibeault d/b/a T’s Top Dog at 7 South Street and throughout Town.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the Hawker/Peddler license for James Thibeault d/b/a T’s Top Dog at 7 South Street and throughout Town.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Common Victualler License to Demetrios Louloudes d/b/a Hudson Creamery located at 418 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0 to approve a Common Victualler License for Demetrios Louloudes d/b/a Hudson Creamery located at 418 Main Street.
Selectmen to consider approval of promotion of Captain Michael Burks to the position of Police Chief effective September 12, 2015.
Mr. Moses briefly explained selection process to the Board. He screened 20 applicants with the help of two current area Police Chiefs. He noted that Captain Burks was the most qualified and he stated that he was honored to recommend such a fine candidate to the Board. Mr. Parent, Mr. Durant and Mr. Lucy all expressed their support and best wishes to the Captain.
Mr. Lucy stated for the record that Scott Duplisea shares his full, unconditional support of Michael Burks for Hudson Police Chief as recommended by our Executive Assistant.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0 to promote Captain Michael Burks to the position of Police Chief effective September 12, 2015.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Calvin Ahearn as full time Police Officer, effective August 3, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of Calvin Ahearn as full time Police Officer, effective August 3, 2015.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of 2015 Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the appointment of 2015 Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department.
Selectmen to consider approval of the promotion of Alexandra DePalo to Director of Community Health.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the promotion of Alexandra DePalo to Director of Community Health.
Mr. Lucy asked that Dr. Wong and Chairman of the Board of Heath Jay Murphy speak in regards to a correspondence item as this time as it relates to the Board of Health. The Board is in receipt of a letter from Michael O’Connell regarding heavy truck traffic on Zina Road which he attributes to the trucks coming from and going to the transfer station on Cox Street. Mr. Lucy asked both Dr. Wong and Chairman Murphy if there is a solution. They responded that they are exploring solutions including curbside pick up that could drastically decrease the heavy truck traffic that Mr. O’Connell wrote about.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign Change Order #2 with Bay State Regional Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $14,703.00 for Water System Improvements to Chestnut Street Water Filtration Plant.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0 to approve Change Order #2 with Bay State Regional Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $14,703.00 for Water System Improvements to the Chestnut Street Water Filtration Plant.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with Joseph P. Cardillo & Son, Inc. in the amount of $174,735.50 for the replacement of 285 linear feet of 8”sewer main in Apsley Street and Pope Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the contract with Joseph P. Cardillo & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $174,735.50 for the replacement of 285 linear feet of 8” sewer main In Apsley and Pope Streets.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for the update of the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the contract with the MAPC for the update of the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Selectmen to consider approval of a transfer of funds in the amount of $73,501 from the Debt Service Account to the Group Health Insurance Account.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the transfer of funds from the Debt Service Account to the Group Health Insurance Account in the amount of $73,501.
Selectmen to consider approval of a transfer of funds in the amount of $6,000 from the IT Department’s Personnel account to the Town’s Postage account.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the transfer of funds from the IT Department’s Personnel account to the Town’s Postage account in the amount of $6,000.00.
Selectmen to consider accepting donations from Ginette and Michael Giblin in the amount of $50.00 and Mary Ann Greaves-Toker in the amount of $30.00 for the Hudson Fire Department.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0 to accept the donations from Ginette and Michael Giblin and Mary Ann Greaves-Toker.
Selectmen to consider approval of updated fee schedule for the building permit fees.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0 to approve the updated fee schedule for building permit fees.
Mr. Moses explained that increasing these fees would allow more of the cost of building department would be absorbed by the users of these services instead of the taxpayers.
Selectmen to consider voting to not permit any outside vendors along the race route and designated parking areas during the Second Annual Governor Cellucci Tribute 5K Road Race on Saturday, July 25, 2015 between the hours of 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0 to not permit any outside vendors along the race route and designated parking areas during the Cellucci Road Race on Saturday, July 25, 2015.
Selectmen to considering voting to have Chairman Lucy sign MassDOT’s Nondiscrimination Assurance Requirement Form.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 3-0 to have Mr. Lucy sign MassDOT’s Nondiscrimination Assurance Requirement Form.
Selectmen to vote to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign agreement to extend Landfill Solar MOU to February 1, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0 to have Mr. Moses sign the agreement to extend the Landfill Solar MOU to February 1, 2016.
Mr. Parent asked that the Internal Traffic Committee (ITC) consider erecting a right lane right turn only sign at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Main Street.
Mr. Durant noted that the arrows on ground at the roundabout on Broad Street are fading. He asked if the DPW could repaint them. He also asked that the ITC consider painting a “Do Not Block” box on the street at the intersection of Washington, Park and Main Streets Northbound.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted unanimously to note correspondence
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:30PM.
Document List – July, 13, 2015
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes June 29, 2015 |
BOS Office |
Hawker/Peddler License Application for James Thibeault |
BOS Office |
Common Victuallers License Application for Demetrios Louloudes |
BOS Office |
Appointment of Calvin Ahearn |
BOS Office |
2015 Recreation Department Seasonal Employees List and Request |
BOS Office |
Promotion of Alexandra DePalo |
BOS Office |
Change Order #2 with Bay State Regional Contractors, Inc. |
BOS Office |
Contract with Joseph P. Cardillo & Sons, Inc. |
BOS Office |
Contract with MAPC for update of hazard mitigation plan |
BOS Office |
Funds Transfer Request - $73,501 |
BOS Office |
Funds Transfer Request - $6,000 |
BOS Office |
Donation from Ginette & Michael Giblin |
BOS Office |
Donation from Mary Ann Greaves-Toker |
BOS Office |
Updated fee schedule for Building Permit Fees |
BOS Office |
Letter from Jan Cellucci regarding Cellucci Road Race |
BOS Office |
MassDOT’s Nondiscrimination Assurance Requirement Form |
BOS Office |
Agreement to extend MOU for Landfill Solar |
BOS Office |
Letter from Michael O’Connell |
BOS Office |
MassDEP notice of final activation of Chestnut Street WTF |
BOS Office |
Email from Patricia Simmons |
BOS Office |
Letter from Chris McMorrow regarding auction |
BOS Office |
Email regarding dedication of Houghton Street Bridge |
BOS Office |
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