Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Agenda –December 21, 2015
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Parent, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Durant, Mr. Duplisea, and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos
Public Session: December 7, 2015
Presentation from Christine Alessandro, Executive Director BayPath Elder Service Inc.
Ms. Alessandro and Ms. Janice Long spoke regarding creating an informed, safe and respectful community for people with dementia, including raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and having support for persons touched by the disease and their caregivers. Ms. Alessandro asked the Board for their support.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of amending hours of operation for a Farmer Brewer Pouring Permit held by Medusa Brewing Company, new hours Tuesday-Friday 3:00PM-11:00PM, Saturday-Sunday 12:00PM-10:30PM.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 5-0 to approve amending hours of operation for a Farmer Brewer Pouring Permit held by Medusa Brewing Company, new hours Tuesday-Friday 3:00PM-11:00PM, Saturday-Sunday 12:00PM-10:30PM.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Common Victualler License to Stephen Dembro, d/b/a Stevie’s Eatery at 577 Main Street, Monday-Friday 7:00AM-4:00PM and approval for 2016 renewal.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Common Victualler License to Stephen Dembro, d/b/a Stevie’s Eatery at 577 Main Street, Monday-Friday 7:00AM-4:00PM and approval for 2016 renewal.
Selectmen to consider approval of all remaining license renewals for 2016, who have met all their requirements.
Chief John Blood spoke regarding the renewal of a license for the Old Schoolhouse Pub. Chief Blood indicated that upon inspection the Fire Department found many violations. Mr. Santos (owner of the pub) has not returned any calls to the Chief regarding these outstanding issues. The Board will schedule a meeting with Mr. Santos to review the issues.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea and seconded by Mr. Quinn and amended to exclude Old School House Pub from list of renewals, the Board voted 5-0 to approve all remaining licenses renewals for 2016 who have met all their requirements.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a Hackney License to Anthony R. Hamel driving for Sunshine Taxi and approval for 2016 renewal.
The chairman indicated that for the record that members of the Board of Selectmen are not required to indicate why they voted in the manner they did before or after a vote and neither is it a requirement to enter into any sort of deliberation before or after a vote.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 5-0 to issue a license to Anthony R. Hamel driving for Sunshine Taxi and approval for 2016 renewal.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a Hackney License to Ernest J. Pruitt driving for Sunshine Taxi.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 5-0 to issue a license to Keith Telle driving for Sunshine Taxi.
Selectmen to consider issuance of Hackney License to Keith Telle driving for Sunshine Taxi.
The Board took no action.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Brian Harrington to permanent Lieutenant for the Fire Department, effective December 22, 2015.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Brian Harrington to permanent Lieutenant for the Fire Department, effective December 22, 2015.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of James A. Klotz as Part Time Bus Driver for the Senior Center.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 5-0 to appoint James A. Klotz as Part-Time Bus Driver for the Senior Center.
Selectmen to consider appointment of Max Kamel as Acting Director of Public Works, effective January 3, 2016 at M10, Step 4.
Note: Max Kamel to remain Acting Director until a permanent Director is appointed.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted to appoint Max Kamel as Acting Director of the Public Works Department, effective January 3, 2016 at M10, Step 4.
Selectmen to consider re-appointment of Board/Committee members who wish to continue serving.
Name |
Board / Committee/Commission |
Term to Expire |
Lawrence Norris |
Board of Appeals |
12/31/2018 |
Darja Nevits |
Board of Appeals |
12/31/2018 |
Pamela Cooper |
Board of Appeals |
12/31/2018 |
Kevin Santos |
Board of Trustee/Affordable Housing Trust |
12/31/2017 |
Robin Frank |
Board of Trustee/Affordable Housing Trust |
12/31/2017 |
Robert D’Amelio |
Community Preservation Committee |
12/31/2018 |
Peter Breton |
Community Preservation Committee |
12/31/2018 |
Leif Longtine |
Community Preservation Committee |
12/31/2018 |
David Esteves |
Conservation Committee |
12/31/2018 |
Marianne Iarossi |
Conservation Committee |
12/31/2018 |
Glenna Karvoski |
Council on Aging |
12/31/2018 |
Edward Silveira |
Council on Aging |
12/31/2018 |
John Giombetti |
Council on Aging |
12/31/2018 |
Michael DiBona |
Economic Development Committee |
12/31/2020 |
Donald Weaver |
Historic District Commission |
12/31/2018 |
David Daigneault |
Historic District Commission |
12/31/2018 |
Peter Breton |
Historical Commission |
12/31/2018 |
Jose Chaves |
Historical Commission |
12/31/2018 |
James Cabral |
Veterans Graves Officer |
12/31/2016 |
After holding out Mr. Parent twice and Mr. Quinn and Mr. Esteves, Selectmen to consider re-appointment of the remaining list of Board and Committee members who wish to continue serving, On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 5-0 to re-appoint all Board & Committee members who wish to continue serving.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted 4-0-1 to re-appoint Mr. Parent to the Affordable Housing Trust Board and to the Community Preservation Committee. Mr. Parent abstained.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted 4-0-1 to re-appoint Mr. Quinn to the Community Preservation Committee. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Mr. Lucy moved to not re-appoint Mr. Esteves to the Conservation Committee, seconded by Mr. Parent. The Board voted 3-1-1. Mr. Quinn abstained and Mr. Durant opposed.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with E.J. Prescott Inc. in the amount of $5,775 for 300 Feet of 8” Ductile Iron CL52 Tyton Joints.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize signing a contract with E.J. Prescott Inc. in the amount of $5,775 for 300 Feet of 8” Ductile Iron CL52 Tyton Joints.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a Right of Entry and Land Damage Agreement with MassDOT related to the Washington Street Bridge Project.
Note: This will allow the contractor to use specified square footage to carry out the work for the reconstruction of the Washington Street Bridge Project.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 3-2 to approve and authorized signing a Right of Entry and Land Damage Agreement with MassDOT related to the Washington Street Bridge Project. Mr. Quinn and Mr. Durant opposed.
Mr. Durant indicated that there has been some vandalism at Forestvale Cemetery, suggested extra patrols.
Mr. Lucy asked Attorney Cipriano for an update on Tax delinquent accounts.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted 5-0 to note correspondence.
Selectmen to conduct FY2017 Budget Hearings:
Mr. Moses gave a brief presentation of the FY2017 budget.
Department |
Dept. # |
Amount Request |
Motion |
Seconded |
Vote |
Board of Selectmen |
1220 |
$13,585 |
Durant |
Parent |
5-0 |
Executive Assistant |
1230 |
$290,558 |
Parent |
Duplisea |
5-0 |
Elections & Town Meeting |
1231 |
$49,787 |
Duplisea |
Durant |
5-0 |
Legal Services |
1235 |
$164,000 |
Parent |
Quinn |
5-0 |
Town Buildings |
1236 |
$228,378 |
Parent |
Quinn |
5-0 |
Personnel Expense |
1237 |
$9,753 |
Durant |
Parent |
5-0 |
Debt Service |
7100 |
$7,533,709 |
Quinn |
Durant |
5-0 |
Retirement / Pensions |
9110 |
$4,694,114 |
Durant |
Parent |
5-0 |
Group Health Insurance |
9140 |
$4,673,000 |
Parent |
Quinn |
5-0 |
General Insurance |
9141 |
$738,916 |
Duplisea |
Parent |
4-0-1 Durant Abstained |
Mr. Moses requested an amendment to the Finance Department’s amount requested, amended amount $750,029.
Finance Dept. / IT |
1330 |
$750,029 |
Quinn |
Parent |
5-0 as amended |
Veterans |
5441 |
$139,706 |
Duplisea |
Quinn |
5-0 |
Library |
6100 |
$749,359 |
Quinn |
Parent |
5-0 |
Town Clerk, Board of Registrars |
1610 |
$167,240 |
Duplisea |
Parent |
5-0 |
Building Inspections |
2410 |
$171,446 |
Duplisea |
Durant |
5-0 |
Council on Aging |
5410 |
$268,418 |
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|
5-0 |
Board of Health |
5100 |
$187,497 |
Parent |
Duplisea |
5-0 |
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Document List – December 21, 2015
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes 12/7/15 |
BOS Office |
ACT on Alzheimer’s Presentation documents from Christine Allessandro from BayPath Edler Service |
BOS Office |
Change of Hours license application for Medusa Brewing |
BOS Office |
Common Victualler License application from Stevie’s Eatery at 577 Main St. |
BOS Office |
Memo, list of all 2016 License renewals |
BOS Office |
Hackney License application for Anthony Hamel |
BOS Office |
Hackney License application for Ernest Pruitt |
BOS Office |
Hackney License application for Keith Telle |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo for Brian Harrington to permanent Lieutenant/ Fire Dept. |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo for James Klotz as PT Bus Drive for the Senior Center |
BOS Office |
Re-appointment list for Boards & Committee’s |
BOS Office |
Procurement and related documents for a contract with EJ Prescott for 300 feet of 8” Ductile Iron CL52 Tyton Joints |
BOS Office |
Right of Entry & Land Damage Agreement from MassDOT for Washington Street Bridget reconstruction |
BOS Office |
FY2017 Budget Book |
BOS Office |
Letter from Marc Zimmerman of 58 Lincoln Street regarding Early voting Law & Memo from Town Clerk with additional information on Early Voting |
BOS Office |
Email from MassDOT regarding new signal notification in Stow: Route 62 (Gleasondale Road) Bridge over the Assabet River |
BOS Office |
Department of Telecommunications and Cable notice of updates under the new FCC rule |
BOS Office |
Letter from Police Chief regarding Dispatcher Thomas Neufell remaining as part time Dispatcher |
BOS Office |
List of Board & Committee’s Vacancies |
BOS Office |
Advertisement for DPW Director |
BOS Office |
Central Mass Mosquito Control preliminary proposed budget for FY2017 |
BOS Office |
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