Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –July 27, 2015
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Parent, Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos. Mr. Durant was not present.
Public Session: July 13, 2015
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted 2-0-2 to approve the minutes. Mr. Quinn and Mr. Duplisea abstained.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to consider approval of a Class II (Used Vehicles) Dealership License to Nickolaos Dogiakis d/b/a Hi Gear Automotive Group, at 14 Brent Drive.
Mr. Dogiakis was present and indicated that he will have 5 vehicles on display at Brent Drive and he will also be doing on-line sales, no repairs to be done on this site.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted 4-0 to approve the Class II (Used Vehicles) Dealership License to Nickolaos Dogiakis d/b/a Hi Gear Automotive Group, at 14 Brent Drive for a total of 5 vehicles.
Selectmen to consider amending Board of Health Administrator’s job description.
Note: There is a slight change of duties reflecting the evolution of the department.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted 4-0 to approve the amendment of the Board of Health Administrator’s job description.
Selectmen to consider approval of a new job description for Substance Abuse Prevention Program Coordinator.
Note: This is a new grant-funded position.
Doctor Wong stated that this position is fully funded by the Department of Mass Health grant.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 4-0 to approve the job description for Substance Abuse Prevention Program Coordinator.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Nancy Opp from the Hudson Cultural Council, effective immediately.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Nancy Opp from the Hudson Cultural Council and to send a letter of appreciation.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Christopher Sandini as acting Executive Assistant during the absence of the Executive Assistant.
Note: Tom Moses will be on vacation from August 3 through August 14.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Christopher Sandini as acting Executive Assistant during the absence of the Executive Assistant.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with F G Sullivan Drilling Co. in the amount of $10,450 to supply and install a pump and column at Chestnut Well #2.
Note: The recommendation is to approve the low-bidder for this repair.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 4-0 to award and authorize the signing of the contract with F G Sullivan Drilling Co. in the amount of $10,450 to supply and install a pump and column at Chestnut Well #2.
Selectmen to consider approval of Chapter 90 project reimbursement request and final report for the reconstruction of a portion of Main Street (Forest Ave. to Chestnut Street).
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 4-0 to approve the of Chapter 90 project reimbursement request and final report for the reconstruction of a portion of Main Street (Forest Ave. to Chestnut Street) in the amount of $323,310.92.
Selectmen to consider approval of Chapter 90 Winter Recovery reimbursement request for asphalt pavement and guard rail installation.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted 4-0 to approve the Chapter 90 Winter Recovery reimbursement request for asphalt pavement and guard rail installation in the amount of $89,244.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorizing signing a letter of non-opposition for the Medical Marijuana Dispensary.
Note: This is a MA DPH application requirement.
Attorney Cipriano suggested that the “Executive Assistant for the Town of Hudson” be added after Thomas Moses in the first sentence and add the title of Executive Assistant below Mr. Moses name.
The Board agreed with Attorney Cipriano’s changes and voted 4-0 to authorize signing the letter of non-opposition for the Medical Marijuana Dispensary.
Selectmen to meet with Scott Darlington to discuss broadcasting issues.
The Chairman asked Mr. Darlington for an update on the timeline for completion of protocols and training. Mr. Darlington indicated they have a 28 step protocol and the staff will be meeting to review all the protocols, he went on to say that there was a glitch with the last meeting, it was human error and the link was not put on the website.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence.
Selectmen to meet in Executive Session to discuss update employment contract negotiations, and or seek advice of counsel, where an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares.
The Board voted 4-0 by roll call to enter into Executive Session, not to return to public session, to discuss update employment contract negotiations, where an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares.
Document List – July 27, 2015
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: July 13, 2015 |
BOS Office |
Class II Dealer License application from Hi Gear Automotive Group |
BOS Office |
Board of Health Administrator amended job description |
BOS Office |
Substance Abuse Prevention Program Coordinator job description |
BOS Office |
Resignation letter from Nancy Opp, Cultural Council |
BOS Office |
Procurement and related documents for FG Sullivan Drilling contract |
BOS Office |
Chapter 90 Project Reimbursement Request for reconstruction of a portion of Main Street |
BOS Office |
Chapter 90 Project Reimbursement Request for Winter Recovery Reimbursement Request for Asphalt pavement and guard rail installation |
BOS Office |
Draft letter of non-opposition for Medical marijuana Dispensary |
BOS Office |
Correspondence from AJC Global Jewish Advocacy regarding the rise of European anti-Semitism |
BOS Office |
Xfinity’s notice of upcoming service changes |
BOS Office |
Hudson Housing Authority Financial Statements for September 30, 2014 & 2013 |
BOS Office |
Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis for the intersection of Main & Lewis Streets |
BOS Office |
OARS Water Quality Monitoring Program Final Report |
BOS Office |
Invitation to participate in the City of Marlborough 2015 Labor Day Parade |
BOS Office |
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