Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –August 10, 2015
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Parent, Mr. Durant, Mr. Duplisea, and Mr. Sandini. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos.
Public Session: July 27, 2015
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Durant abstained.
Executive Session: July 27, 2015 Session 1
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Durant abstained.
Executive Session: July 27, 2015 Session 2
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted 2-0-2 to approve the minutes. Mr. Durant abstained and Mr. Duplisea not voting.
Executive Session: July 27, 2015 Session 3
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Durant abstained.
Executive Session: July 27, 2015 Session 4
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the minutes. Mr. Durant abstained.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to meet with the Military Order of the Purple Heart Organization.
State Representative Kate Hogan presented a proclamation from the State recognizing and congratulating the Town of Hudson on becoming a Purple Heart Community.
Commander Leo Agnew introduced Department Adjutant Tony Peyton, Sergeant at Arms Wayne Henry, Associate Betty Benoit and Mr. Brian Stearns, Veterans Agent, Town of Hudson.
Commander Agnew gave the Board a brief history of the Purple Heart. He then presented a certificate of acknowledgement to Mr. Lucy on behalf of the Town and designated August 7th as Purple Heart Day.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a Class II Dealer (Used) License to Nathaniel Smith, d/b/a Nate’s Auto Sales at 561 Main Street.
Mr. Lucy stated that the applicant has withdrawn his application.
Selectmen to consider approval of a change of location for a Common Victualler License for Jeff Zadeh d/b/a Dominos Pizza at 136 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 4-0 to approve the change of location for Domino’s Pizza.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Jack Hunter as Director of Planning & Community Development at M10, S4, effective August 24, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Jack Hunter as Director of Planning & Community Development.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with Bay State Water Works Supply, Inc. in the amount of $10,926 for the purchase of 6 hydrants.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 4-0 to award and authorize signing a contract with Bay State Water Works Supply, Inc. in the amount of $10,926 for the purchase of 6 hydrants.
Selectmen to consider approval of Change Order No. 1 with Marcel A. Payeur Inc. in the amount of $12,600 for additional work related to the Cleaning and Painting of Murphy Hill Water Tank.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 4-0 to approve Change Order No. 1 with Marcel A. Payeur Inc. in the amount of $12,600 for additional work related to the Cleaning and Painting of Murphy Hill Water Tank.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorizing signing a contract extension with Tetra Tech, Inc. to reflect a new contract completion date of June 30, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize signing a contract extension with Tetra Tech, Inc. to reflect a new contract completion date of June 30, 2016.
Selectmen to consider adopting the Hudson Housing Production Plan.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted 4-0 to adopt the Hudson Housing Production Plan.
Mr. Lucy noted that the Board would like to appoint Mr. Hunter to a number of Boards. He asked Ms. Santos to gather the list in order for the Board to be able to act on it at their next meeting.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a Citation to Gregory Regis for his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 4-0 to issue a Citation to Gregory Regis for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence.
Mr. Lucy asked for the record that Melanson Heath’s Audit of Students Activity Funds be delivered to the Hudson School Department.
Mr. Lucy also noted a letter from Mr. Bruce Crawford commending the DPW for roadwork performed on Hosmer Street.
Selectmen to meet in Executive Session to discuss employment contract negotiations, 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 – August 10, 2015
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes June 27, 2015 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes June 27, 2015 Session 1, 2 ,3 & 4 |
BOS Office- Unreleased |
Class II Dealer License Application for Nathaniel Smith at 561 Main St. |
BOS Office |
Application for Change of Location for Common Victuallers License for Domino’s Pizza |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Jack Hunter for Director of Planning & Community Development |
BOS Office |
Bid Documents & Procurement for contract with Bay State Water Works Supply, Inc. |
BOS Office |
Change Order No. 1 with Marcel A. Payeur, Inc. for the Cleaning and Painting of Murphy Hill Water Tank |
BOS Office |
Contract extension with Tetra Tech, Inc. pertaining to the property located at 173 Washington Street |
BOS Office |
Hudson Housing Production Plan |
BOS Office |
Citation for Gregory Regis |
BOS Office |
Municipal Elections to the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization |
BOS Office |
Invitation from the Middlesex Sheriff Office to the Youth Public Safety Academy graduation ceremony |
BOS Office |
Correspondence from Mass Fiscal Alliance |
BOS Office |
Melanson Heath’s Audit of Students Activity Funds |
BOS Office |
Invitation from the Cardinal’s Office to attend a special Mass on 10/4/15 |
BOS Office |
Letter of appreciation from Bruce Crawford to DPW staff |
BOS Office |
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