Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –January 11, 2016
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Durant, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Parent, and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos.
Public Session: December 21, 2015
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of December 21, 2015.
Public Session: December 28, 2015
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of December 28, 2015.
Charles Randall, 76 Park Street addressed the Board regarding the trees at the rotary. He noted his complete displeasure that they had been removed without any discussion. He asked that going forward any significant decision, such as this one, be put on the Selectmen’s agenda to allow citizens to have input on the issue. Mr. Lucy stated that $17,000 was raised in 1998 for plantings at the rotary and he understands why this could cause some folks to be upset. He apologized for the lack of communication. He also noted that the Board also did not know the trees were being taken down. This issue has been on the Internal Traffic Committee’s agenda in December however it was not taken up at that time.
New plantings will be put in place that will not have the potential of growing so tall as to obstruct the view for drivers.
Mr. Durant also apologized on behalf of the Board citing the incident as unfortunate.
Lee Murphy, 416 Main Street stated that June 1, 2015 he requested that the Board add him to a future agenda regarding the operation of a non-permitted auto repair facility operating out of 410 Main Street. He noted that he has not yet been granted this opportunity and is before the Board to request this once again.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider issuance of an One-Day Beer & Wine Pouring License to Matt Fickie for a 40th birthday event to be held on January 23, 2016 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and issue an One-Day Beer & Wine Pouring License to Matt Fickie for a 40th birthday event to be held on January 23, 2016 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
Selectmen to consider approval of promoting John M. Carolan as a permanent Full Time Lieutenant’s for the Hudson Fire Department, effective January 12, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of John M. Carolan as a permanent Full Time Lieutenant’s for the Hudson Fire Department, effective January 12, 2016.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Casimiro Costa as a Full Time Firefighter effective January 12, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Casimiro Costa as a Full Time Firefighter effective January 12, 2016.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Patricia Fay as Finance Director /Town Account at M10, Step 6 effective January 25, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Patricia Fay as Finance Director /Town Account at M10, Step 6 effective January 25, 2016.
Selectmen to consider appointment of Patricia Fay as Town Accountant for a term to expire on January 25, 2019.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to enter into an employee contract with Patricia Fay.
Selectmen to note the retirement of Lieutenant David A. Duplisea effective January 8, 2016.
Mr. Duplisea thanked Lt. Duplisea for his 40 plus years of service to the Town and noted his integrity and commitment to his job. Mr. Durant wished him a well in his retirement. Mr. Quinn aslo wished him well.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Lieutenant David A. Duplisea effective January 8, 2016.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointments of Charles Devlin, Michael Schreiner, David Stephens, Joseph Stephens and Dermot McCarthy as Special Police Officers for the Hudson Police Department.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Charles Devlin, Michael Schreiner, David Stephens, Joseph Stephens and Dermot McCarthy as Special Police Officers for the Hudson Police Department.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with DSI for light pole banners for the 150th Celebration.
The Chairman indicated that the contract documents are not ready at this time. The Board took no action.
Selectmen to consider petitioning Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to change the current shared Right Turn Lane, Westbound on Technology Drive to a “Right Turn Only” lane.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to petition Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) to change the current shared Right Turn Lane, Westbound on Technology Drive to a “Right Turn Only” lane.
Selectmen to consider amending the Traffic Rules & Regulations under Article IV-Standing, Stopping and Parking:
Section 5 Delete: the first space on the East side of Felton Street in front of number 1.
Section 4 Add: Taxicab Parking the first space on the East side of Felton Street in front of number 1.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the Traffic Rules & Regulations under Article IV- Standing, Stopping and Parking:
Section 5 Delete: the first space on the East side of Felton Street in front of number 1.
Section 4 Add: Taxicab Parking the first space on the East side of Felton Street in front of number 1.
Loading Zone Delete: The Loading Zone at 51 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 5-0 to approve the deletion of the Loading Zone: The Loading Zone at 51 Main Street.
Mr. Quinn suggested the Hudson Business Association, the Chamber of Commerce and the Police Chief begin a dialogue regarding loading zones on Main Street. He noted that two loading zones on Main Street have recently been eliminated. There is one side of Main Street that does not have easy access to the back of the building for deliveries.
Mr. Lucy requested that this be brought up at an Internal Traffic Committee meeting.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to note correspondence.
Selectmen to conduct FY2017 Budget & Capital Plan Hearings:
Department |
Dept. # |
Tab # |
Amount Requested |
Motion |
Seconded |
Vote |
Planning & Community Development |
1232 |
9 |
$248,419.00 |
Lucy |
Parent |
5-0 |
Economic Development Com |
1968 |
9 |
|
|
|
|
Zoning Board of Appeals |
1963 |
9 |
|
|
|
|
Planning Board/Conservation |
1965 |
9 |
|
|
|
|
Historic District Commission |
1977 |
15 |
$800.00 |
Durant |
Parent |
5-0 |
Moderator |
1960 |
10 |
$110.00 |
Durant |
Parent |
5-0 |
Finance Committee |
1961 |
11 |
$861.00 |
Duplisea |
Parent |
5-0 |
Board of Assessors |
1962 |
12 |
$124,906.00 |
Lucy |
Quinn |
5-0 |
Municipal Light Board |
1967 |
13 |
$3,900.00 |
Durant |
Parent |
5-0 |
Fort Meadow Commission |
1971 |
14 |
$6,000.00 |
Durant |
Parent |
5-0 |
Mr. Wharff explained the increase in the budget for the Lake Boone Commission. He stated that the weeds in the lake are treated annually however every 7 – 10 years a more extensive treatment must be applied. The numbers that he has presented to the Board for consideration are still estimates as he has not been given a definitive amount yet.
Lake Boon Commission |
1974 |
14 |
$17,410.00 |
Durant |
Duplisea |
5-0 |
Fire Department – Budget |
2200 |
18 |
$3,238,431.00 |
Durant |
Parent |
5-0 |
Capital Plan / Fire Dept. |
2200 |
4 |
$35,805.00 |
Durant |
Parent |
5-0 |
Police Department – Budget |
2100 |
17 |
$3,299,991.00 |
Duplisea |
Parent |
5-0 |
Capital Plan – Police Dept. |
2100 |
4 |
$100,155.00 |
Durant |
Parent |
5-0 |
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn.
Document List – January 11, 2016
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes 12/21/15 |
BOS Office |
Public Session Minutes 12/28/15 |
BOS Office |
One-Day Beer & Wine Application from Matt Fickie |
BOS Office |
Memo for the promotion of John Carolan to FT Lieutenant |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Casimiro Costa to FT Firefighter |
BOS Office |
Resume for Patricia Fay |
BOS Office |
Retirement Memo for David Duplisea |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo for Special Police Officers |
BOS Office |
Memo, maps of ITC’s recommendations |
BOS Office |
MMA notice for the Annual Business meeting to be held on January 23, 2016 |
BOS Office |
U.S. Department of Justice notice of recent rescission’s impact on Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program |
BOS Office |
Local 1713 IAFF annual election of officers |
BOS Office |
Recognition letter to Officer LaFlamme, Officer Edie, Officer Kerrigan, and Sergeant Boudreau for their participation in the Toys for Tots Drive |
BOS Office |
Notice from Town Clerk of vacancy of a full board member for the Conservation Commission |
BOS Office |
Proposed Finance Committee FY2017 Budget Hearing Schedule |
BOS Office |
Copy of newspaper article regarding Municipal employees steal close to $1M |
BOS Office |
Memo from Jack Hunter regarding Complete Streets Policy |
BOS Office |
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