Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –April 4, 2016
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Parent, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Durant, and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos.
Public Session Minutes: March 21, 2016
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Public Session Minutes of March 21, 2016.
Executive Session Minutes: March 21, 2016
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Executive Session Minutes of March 21, 2016.
Andy Massa 15 Michigan Drive. Mr. Massa voiced his concerns that the staff/clients of the Chaps Academy located at the intersection of Forest Avenue and John Robinson are parking on both sides of the street and on the sidewalks. Mr. Mass indicated that besides blocking the sidewalks for walking students, it also hinders the view of oncoming traffic making it unsafe. The Chairman asked that ITC review the issue that Mr. Massa presented.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to meet with Fran Hurley, President of Boys & Girls Club for an update on the Hudson Club House.
Fran Hurley and Steve Zepf (Director of Hudson Club) addressed the Board. Mr. Hurley explained that the Club serves over 175 children every day. The Club has been operating for 50 years. Their goal is to provide quality after school care to kids in the community. The after school program runs every day until 6:00 PM and programs that run daily until 9:00 PM. Mr. Hurley handed out information sheets and invited the Selectmen to come and take a tour of the facility.
Selectmen to consider issuance of an One-Day Beer & Wine Pouring License to Morgan Eggimann for a 28th birthday event to be held on April 16, 2016 between the hours of 7:30 PM and 11:30 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 5-0 to approve the an One-Day Beer & Wine Pouring License to Morgan Eggimann for a 28th birthday event to be held on April 16, 2016 between the hours of 7:30 PM and 11:30 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
Selectmen to consider approval of promotion of Michael Vroom to Police Lieutenant effective April 8, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted to approve the promotion of Michael Vroom to Police Lieutenant effective April 8, 2016.
Selectmen to consider approval of the promotion of Roger Downing to Police Sergeant effective April 8, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Roger Downing to Police Sergeant effective April 8, 2016.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Marcus Blanchard as a Communications Dispatcher at Grade 10, Step 1 of the Clerical Union, effective April 8, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Marcus Blanchard as a Communications Dispatcher of Grade 10, Step 1 of the Clerical union, effective April 8, 2016.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Leif Longtine from the Conservation Commission, effective immediately.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Leif Longtine from the Conservation Commission, effective immediately.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Cathy Finucane as Part-Time Social Service for the Senior Center at a rate of $15.00 an hour, effective April 5, 2016.
Note: Funded by the State Formula Grant.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Cathy Finucane as Part-Time Social Service for the Senior Center at a rate of $15.00 an hour, effective April 5, 2016.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with Game Time in the amount of $7,384.54 for playground equipment components.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 5-0 to award and authorize signing a contract with Game Time in the amount of $7,384.54 for playground equipment components.
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 43 Broad Street.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn 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 43 Broad Street.
Selectmen to consider a declaration of Support or No Support of the Mosquito Control Funding for FY2016.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 5-0 to approve the declaration of Support of the Mosquito Control Funding for FY2016.
Selectmen to ratify Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME Council 93, Local 3625 for 2015-2016.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 5-0 to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME Council 93, Local 3625 for 2015-2016.
Selectmen to ratify Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME Council 93, Local 3625 for 2016-2019.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 5-0 to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement with AFSCME Council 93, Local 3625 for 2016-2019.
Selectmen to consider increase in sewer rates.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 5-0 to increase the sewer rates by 4%.
Selectmen to consider amending the Parking Rules & Regulations Article IV, Section 11: Library/Fire Station Parking.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea the Board voted 5-0 to amend the Parking Rules & Regulations Article IV, Section 11: Library/Fire Station Parking by changing the three (3) marked spaces facing east along the Assabet River edge to be designated as two-hour limit for public parking.
Attorney Cipriano requested the board vote to approve the Treasurer to sign documents related to the property 301 Cox Street (Underwood) Tax Foreclosure.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board of Selectmen authorizes the Treasurer/Collector of the Town of Hudson, as Tax Possession Custodian, to sell, transfer and convey the Town’s interest in the Real Property located at 301 Cox Street pursuant to Land Court Judgment in tax lien case # 12 TL 144222 entered on July 1, 2015 to 301 Cox Street Realty Trust and to further authorize the Treasurer/Collector to execute any deed or other instruments so as to effectuate said sale. Voted 5-0.
Mr. Parent wanted to inform the public that Mosquito Control is willing to do additional spraying if citizens call 508-393-3055 or go their web site www.cmmcp.org and complete the request for service form. Mr. Quinn mentioned the Trout Derby will be held this weekend and requested volunteers.
Mr. Duplisea requested that ITC investigate the timing of the traffic lights at Walmart and the Washington/Brigham Street intersection. Mr. Durant requested that the traffic lights at the intersection of Park Street and Washington Street be reviewed, he stated that at rush hour the traffic coming down Washington Street is blocking the Park Street and School Street traffic. Mr. Moses will contact DPW Director to investigate and forward these issues to Internal Traffic Committee if necessary.
Eversource Sudbury/Hudson Transmission Reliability Project Discussion.
Brian O’Neill, 31 Parmenter Road spoke in regards to the Eversource project. He noted that those who “oppose” the project do not oppose a transmission line they opposed the proposed route for the lines. He noted concern for stewardship, citing a report from the DEP which shows the Town’s watershed protection areas. Because of the fact that all the water from the Town wells is combined before being distributed he feels there is an issue of public safety. If the transmission lines go underground the area around them will be sprayed with herbicides which may affect the Town’s water supply. Mr. Lucy stated that as there has not been a formal filing to the siting board that this is very speculative. Mr. O’Neill stated that while this
may true he comes to this conclusion from extensive research into past procedures. He noted his concern that the Town is not being educated on this project on a wider scale.
Mr. Quinn spoke in regards to the use of herbicides, he stated that he would fight against the use of these herbicides if it is proposed they be used as he feels they are unnecessary.
Mr. Lucy stated that the only Town Board that Eversource has to appear before in Hudson as well as Sudbury is the Conservation Commission.
Mr. O’Neill asked what the status of the Selectmen being intervenors on the citizen’s behalf is. Mr. Durant stated that it is not his understanding that the Board will be intervenors on the behalf of the citizens but that they will intervene on behalf of the Town of Hudson which is represented by the Selectmen. Mr. Durant cautioned that the interests of certain affected parties may not be the same. Mr. O’Neill then asked what the Board’s position is in regards to this project. Mr. Lucy said there is nothing to comment on as there is still not a formal filing from Eversource.
- 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 meet in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to potential challenge to the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (MAEFSB) decision on the Eversource Petition, and or seek advice of counsel, where an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the legal position of the public body and the chair so declares.
The Board voted by Roll Call 4-1 to meet in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to potential challenge to the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (MAEFSB) decision on the Eversource Petition, and or seek advice of counsel, where an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the legal position of the public body and the chair so declares, not to return to public session. Mr. Durant opposed.
Document List – April 4, 2016
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: March 21, 2016 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes: March 21, 2016 |
Un-released BOS Office |
Update from Boys & Girls Club |
BOS Office |
One-Day Beer & Wine License Application for Morgan Eggimann / Roller Kingdom |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Marcus Blanchard as Communications Dispatcher |
BOS Office |
Resignation letter from Leif Longtine, Conservation Commission |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Cathy Finucane as PT Social Service for the COA |
BOS Office |
Procurement for playground equipment for Game Time |
BOS Office |
Release of Restrictive Covenants & Discharge Agreement for 43 Broad St. |
BOS Office |
Declaration of Support or not Support of the Mosquito Control Funding FY2016 |
BOS Office |
MOA – AFSCME Council 93 for 2015-2016 |
BOS Office |
MOA – AFSCME Council 93 for 2016-2019 |
BOS Office |
Promotion Memo for Michael Vroom to Lieutenant |
BOS Office |
Promotion Memo for Roger Downing to Sergeant |
BOS Office |
Sewer Rate Increase Memo from Executive Assistant |
BOS Office |
ITC Memo requesting amendment to Parking Rules & Regulation to Article IV, Section 11: Library/Fire Station Parking |
BOS Office |
Notice from DHCD regarding the award of $10,000 to Hudson for the Downtown initiative Technical Assistance Program |
BOS Office |
Letters of appreciation from Chief Burks to: Marlborough Police, Sudbury Police, Bolton Police, Stow Police, Berlin Police, NRT Bus, First Bristol Corp, Walmart, Tuck’s Trucks, Hudson DPW, Hudson Fire, and Intel Corporation for their support and assistance in the Trooper Thomas Clardy’s memorial services |
BOS Office |
Invitation to attend the Twentieth Third District Day in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, April 13th and Thursday, April 14, 2016 |
BOS Office |
Notice from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding Equitable Sharing payments |
BOS Office |
Notice of NSTAR Electric Company and Western Massachusetts Electric Company, regarding D.P.U. 15-122 notice of Filing, Public Hearing and Procedural Conference |
BOS Office |
Notice of Public Forums for the proposed C-1 Rezoning to be held on April 13, 2016 |
BOS Office |
Copy of Sudbury Valley Trustees letter to Eversource regarding the Transmission Reliability Project |
BOS Office |
Notice of MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board meeting, to be held on April 4, 2016 |
BOS Office |
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