Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –March 21, 2016
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Durant, Mr. Lucy, Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Parent, Mr. Quinn, and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos.
Good Evening and welcome to the Town of Hudson's March 21st, 2016 Board of Selectman's meeting.
We ask that we all remain standing immediately after the Pledge of Allegiance when Selectman Joseph Durant will have the floor.
Mr. Durant noted the passing of Trooper Thomas Clardy. Trooper Clardy was thanked for his service not only as a State Trooper but also as a United States Marine. A moment of silence was observed in his honor.
Now everyone please join us and rise to pledge allegiance to our flag.
Public Session March 7, 2016
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of March 7, 2016.
Brian O’Neill, 31 Parmenter Road spoke in regard to the proposed Eversource project in Hudson. He noted his concern for the project calling it Hudson’s Big Dig. He stated that this is being sold to the residents of Hudson as a reliability project, which he feels is not necessary as “our power never goes out”. Mr. Duplisea stated that the Board unfortunately did not have a say in this proposal and he understand the frustration of the residents.
Dan Stenquist, 159 White Pond Road also spoke out against the project. He stated that the installation of these transmission lines will decrease his property value by 15 – 20%.
Mr. Lucy noted his disappointment regarding the Eversource meeting that was held on March 15th he felt there was a lot of misinformation given at the meeting.
Mr. Durant stated that the Board will only support this project if the transmission lines are placed underground. Mr. Quinn and Mr. Parent both echoed his stance.
Bo Sherman, 8 Parmenter Road asked the Board what would be the best approach in working with them to resolve this problem. Mr. Lucy along with Mr. Parent both believe that they can stay involved by watching meetings, reviewing agendas and attending meetings. Mr. Lucy further suggested contacting Mr. Moses to request being added to an email distribution list which will send out any updates regarding the process / project.
Mr. Lucy suggested including an Eversource agenda item going forward. Any updates or discussions would be taken up after Town Issues which is further along in the meeting. The Board agreed.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Class II (Sale of Used Vehicles) to Hatem Al-Araj and Ahmad Shahin d/b/a H&L Auto at 23 Washington Street.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Class II (Sale of Used Vehicles) to Hatem Al-Araj and Ahmad Shahin d/b/a H&L Auto at 23 Washington Street, 4 vehicles in total in accordance with plan submitted and approved by Building Commissioner.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Hackney Driver License to Richard Strangie driving for Sunshine Taxi.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Hackney Driver License to Richard Strangie driving for Sunshine Taxi.
Mr. Quinn asked what the procedure is if there is a medical emergency in the taxi. Kevin Figueiredo, 40 Temi Drive stated that the procedure is that the driver calls their dispatcher who then alerts the proper authorities.
Mr. Lucy would like Ms. Elsheimer to attend a future meeting to discuss these procedures.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointment of Joshua J. Macedo as a Full Time Firefighter effective March 22, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Joshua J. Macedo as a Full Time Firefighter effective March 22, 2016.
Selectmen to consider re-appointment of Gladys Beaudette to the Board of Registrars, to a term to expire on March 31, 2019.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the re-appointment of Gladys Beaudette to the Board of Registrars, to a term to expire on March 31, 2019.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointments of Julie B. Feeney, Elaine G. Recklet, and Jennifer R. Ferrari to the Hudson Cultural Council, term to expire 12/31/2018.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Julie B. Feeney, Elaine G. Recklet, and Jennifer R. Ferrari to the Hudson Cultural Council, term to expire 12/31/2018.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a façade program agreement discharge and the Release of Restrictive covenants maintenance agreement for the property at 169 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize signing the façade program agreement discharge and the Release of Restrictive covenants maintenance agreement for the property at 169 Main Street.
Selectmen to consider signing their Annual Report.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to sign the Annual Report, as amended.
Mr. Moses informed the Board the Water Department is following up to determine if there is a water issue at the Mulready School.
Mr. Moses stated that Lincoln Street along with its sidewalks and curbs will be completely resurfaced.
- 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 meet in Executive Session to discuss potential litigation to the Eversource Sudbury/Hudson Transmission Line, 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 5-0, by roll call, to enter into executive session, not to return to public session, to discuss potential litigation to the Eversource Sudbury/Hudson Transmission Line, and or seek advice of counsel, if an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares.
Document List – March 21, 2016
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: March 7, 2016 |
BOS Office |
Class II License application for H&L Auto at 23 Washington St. |
BOS Office |
Hackner Driver License Application for Richard Strangie/Sunshine Taxi |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Joshua J. Macedo for Full Time Firefighter |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Gladys Beaudette to the Board of Registrars |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo for Julie Feeney, Elaine Recklet and Jennifer Ferrari for the Hudson Cultural Council |
BOS Office |
Faced Program Agreement & Restrictive Covenants discharge for 169 Main Street |
BOS Office |
Annual Report for Board of Selectmen |
BOS Office |
Various emails from Citizens regarding the Eversource project |
BOS Office |
Notice of Bicycles Battling Cancer 2016 100 Mile Race Route |
BOS Office |
DEP notice regarding MassDEP’s In-Kind Technical Assistance application |
BOS Office |
495/Metrowest Partnership’s Annual Report |
BOS Office |
Confidential email from Attorney Cipriano regarding Estate Tax Foreclosures |
BOS Office |
Xfinity notice of programing change |
BOS Office |
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