Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –September 14, 2015
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Parent, Mr. Durant, Mr. Duplisea, and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos. Mr. Quinn was not present.
Public Session: August 24, 2015
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the minutes.
Executive Session: August 24, 2015
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 3-0-0 to approve the minutes. Mr. Duplisea not voting.
Executive Session: August 10, 2015
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the minutes.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct hearing to consider approval of change of license type for RHL09 Inc. d/b/a Feng Restaurant from Wine & Malt Pouring License to an All Alcohol Pouring License at 191 Washington Street.
Note: This is one of four All Alcohol Pouring Licenses granted by State in 2014.
Chairman closed the hearing, on a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the change of license type for RHL09 Inc. d/b/a Feng Restaurant from Wine & Malt Pouring License to an All Alcohol Pouring License at 191 Washington Street.
Selectmen to consider approval of a One-Day Outdoor Entertainment License to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the S&F Concrete 50th anniversary celebration on October 3, 2015 from 1:00PM to 11:00pm.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the One-Day Outdoor Entertainment License to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the S&F Concrete 50th anniversary celebration on October 3, 2015 from 1:00PM to 11:00pm.
Selectmen to consider signing Police Chief’s employment contract.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and sign the Police Chief’s employment contract.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Kathleen Blood as a crossing guard for the Hudson Police Department, effective September 15, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Kathleen Blood as a crossing guard for the Hudson Police Department, effective September 15, 2015.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointments of Greg Carter, Jared Pearson, Richard Pelletier, and Dan Burnell as W-2 Laborers Step 1 for the Hudson Public Works Department, effective September 15, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointments of Greg Carter, Jared Pearson, Richard Pelletier, and Dan Burnell as W-2 Laborers Step 1 for the Hudson Public Works Department, effective September 15, 2015.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Lynn Johnson from the Sesquicentennial Steering Committee.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Lynn Johnson from the Sesquicentennial Steering Committee and to send a letter of appreciation.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Melissa Esteves from the Council on Aging, effective immediately.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Melissa Esteves from the Council on Aging, effective immediately and to send a letter of appreciation.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Kathleen Brennan to the position of Principal Clerk in the Collector’s Office at Grade 9, Step 2, effective September 28, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Kathleen Brennan to the position of Principal Clerk in the Collector’s Office at Grade 9, Step 2, effective September 28, 2015.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign an amendment to a contract with A-P Associates, Inc. in the amount of $19,200 for Water System Improvements at Kane Well, Cranberry Well & Chestnut Filtration.
Mr. Lucy requested that Mr. Marques update the Board on the status of the Main Street repaving project. Mr. Marques explained that the project is a week ahead of schedule. The final surface layer will be laid next week. He anticipates that the project will be completed within the original timeframe. The striping of the center line, parking spaces and crosswalks will happen once all the asphalt has been laid. Mr. Parent asked if the number of parking spaces will remain the same. Mr. Marques said there would be a net loss of about two spaces.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize signing the amendment to the contract with A-P Associates, Inc. in the amount of $19,200 for Water System Improvements at Kane Well, Cranberry Well & Chestnut Filtration.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with Odyssey Advisors, Inc. in the amount of $7,250 for Actuarial Services for Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 45.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to award and authorize signing the contract with Odyssey Advisors, Inc. in the amount of $7,250 for Actuarial Services for Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 45.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with McMahon Transportation Engineering in the amount of $5,600 for Traffic Engineering Services for the intersections of Main Street and Wilkins Street, Forest Avenue and Main Street, and Main Street, Cox Street and Glendale Road.
Mr. Marques explained that the additional turning lane was added at Forest Avenue has not fully helped the traffic issues at this location. There seems to be some confusion for those taking a left hand turn onto Main Street. He also noted that they are looking into perhaps changing the sequence of the light to help improve the traffic.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to award and authorize signing the contract with McMahon Transportation Engineering in the amount of $5,600 for Traffic Engineering Services for the intersections of Main Street and Wilkins Street, Forest Avenue and Main Street, and Main Street, Cox Street and Glendale Road.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with F.G. Sullivan Drilling Co. in the amount of $27,770 for Cleaning & Redevelopment of Chestnut Well #2 & 3.
Note: The recommendation is to approve the low-bidder for the purchase
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize signing a contract with F.G. Sullivan Drilling Co. in the amount of $27,770 for Cleaning & Redevelopment of Chestnut Well #2 & 3.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a façade program agreement discharge and Release of Restrictive covenants maintenance agreement for the property at 15 Broad Street.
Note: This was part of the FY03 CDBG Commercial Rehabilitation Grant program
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize signing the façade program agreement discharge and Release of Restrictive covenants maintenance agreement for the property at 15 Broad Street.
Selectmen to consider amending the Traffic Rules & Regulations by adding a Stop Sign at Hickory Lane at Atherton Road.
Note: This was recommended by the Internal Traffic Committee at their meeting of 8/28/15.
Mr. Durant stated that he does not agree with the addition of a stop sign at this intersection. He noted that there is another stop sign approximately 30 yards away and therefore does not see a need for another. Mr. Marques explained that the ITC review this request and acted on the counsel of the former Police Chief Stephens. He cited site distance at this intersection and potential speed factor as reasons for the sign.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the amendment to the Traffic Rules & Regulations by adding a Stop Sign at Hickory Lane at Atherton Road. Mr. Durant abstained.
Selectmen to consider authorizing signing a letter of support for signage on 495.
Mr. Jed Hayes and Mr. Peter Tamm spoke briefly on the merits of receiving approval from MassDot for this signage and requested the support of the Board. The signage will help to guide the public to “a regional destination”. Mr. Tamm explained that there is no visibility from the highway and this is major issue, he cited future viability as the reason for the request for signage. The Town of Berlin’s Planning Board supports erecting the signs.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to authorize signing the letter of support for signage on 495.
Mr. Lucy stated that Mr. Moses has requested, on behalf of Rep. Kate Hogan, that the Board discuss the State Legislature’s consideration of a local option $.03 per gallon gas tax. If this law passes at the State level the Town will have the option to impose this tax it is not an automatic tax. Mr. Parent said he would support this tax based on the revenue being brought in by the meals/hotel tax. Mr. Duplisea stated that he is in favor of anything that can be done to help fix the roads in Town. Mr. Lucy does not support this. He feels that many of the people paying the meals tax in Town are from out of Town. He went on to say that paying a tax for gasoline is very different than paying a tax for a meal as restaurants are unique and gasoline is not and can be
purchased outside of Town. This may end up penalizing local gas station owners as customers will simply go out of Town to purchase gas.
Mr. Durant stated that he is opposed to this local option tax. He went on to say that putting gas is one’s car is a necessity and eating out or staying in a hotel is a luxury. Mr. Durant believes that by allowing this tax it is increasing the burden to local citizens while decreasing the States burden in giving the Town local aid.
Mr. Moses will convey the Board’s opinion to Rep. Hogan on this issue.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to note correspondence.
Selectmen to meet in Executive Session to discuss mediation strategy, 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 mediation strategy, 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.
Document List – September 14, 2015
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: August 24, 2015 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes: August 24, 2015 |
BOS Office – Unreleased |
Executive Session Minutes: August 10, 2015 |
BOS Office - Unreleased |
Change of License from Wine & Malt to All Alcohol – Feng Restaurant |
BOS Office |
One-Day Outdoor Entertainment License for Portuguese Club – S&F 50th |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo Kathleen Blood for Crossing Guard |
BOS Office |
Police Chief Contract |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo for Kathleen Blood as a Crossing Guard |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo for Greg Carter, Jared Pearson, Richard Pelletier and Dan Burnell as W-2 Laborers for DPW |
BOS Office |
Resignation memo from Lynn Johnson from the Sesquicentennial Committee |
BOS Office |
Resignation memo from Melissa Estes from Council on Aging |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Kathleen Brennan as Principal Clerk for the Collector’s Office |
BOS Office |
Contract related documents for Odyssey Advisors for GASB 45 Services |
BOS Office |
Contract Amendment documents A-P Associates for water system improvements for Kane, Cranberry Wells and Chestnut Filtration |
BOS Office |
Contract related documents for McMahon Transportation for Traffic Engineering Services |
BOS Office |
Contract related documents for F.G. Sullivan for Cleaning & Redevelopment of Chestnut Well 2 & 3 |
BOS Office |
Discharge and Release of Restrictive Covenants for façade program for 15 Broad Street |
BOS Office |
ITC memo recommendation for additional stop sign at Hickory & Atherton |
BOS Office |
Letter of support for signage on 495 (Benderson Development & Cabela’s) |
BOS Office |
Invitation for Baypath Elder Services 38th anniversary celebration |
BOS Office |
Draft of November 16, 2015 Town Meeting Warrant |
BOS Office |
Invitation to attend the Amigos of Santo Espirito 10th anniversary celebration on October 10, 2015 |
BOS Office |
Boston Globe article regarding Medusa Brewing Company |
BOS Office |
Copy of email from Mr. Parrinello to Executive Assistant |
BOS Office |
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