Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –May 16, 2016
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Board to elect officers.
Mr. Parent nominated Mr. Duplisea as Chairman and the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Duplisea as Chairman.
Mr. Quinn nominated Mr. Parent as Vice Chairman and the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Parent as Vice Chairman.
Mr. Parent nominated Mr. Quinn as Clerk and the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Quinn as Clerk of the Board.
Public Session: April 25, 2016
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of April 25, 2016.
Brian O’Neill, 31 Parmenter Road spoke in regards to a letter that Eversource had sent to the Board dated May 2, 2016. The letter asks for input / action from Town Boards and any stakeholders. He asked that the Board promote an in road design route for the transmission lines before Eversource files their plans.
Mr. Moses answered questions Mr. O’Neill had at a previous meeting. He updated Mr. O’Neill as to the intervenor status of the Town. He stated that Town continues to look for legal representation. The Town is moving forward with their position that they do not want to see overhead powerlines.
With regards to the question regarding the Conservation Commission Mr. Moses stated that they are well aware of the situation and their reluctance to speak about the project seemed to be misconstrued as not having any knowledge.
Mr. O’Neill also asked when the Town knew about this project. In November 2015 there was a joint meeting with Eversource and members of the administration of the Towns of Sudbury and Hudson. The reason was to discuss how best to get the information to and at what level to engage the public.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to consider an application to Alter Premises to include the Soccer Field Club House, for an All Alcohol Pouring License held by the Hudson Portuguese Club.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-1-1 to approve an application to Alter Premises to include the Soccer Field Club House, for an All Alcohol Pouring License held by the Hudson Portuguese Club. Mr. Durant opposed and Mr. Quinn abstained.
Selectmen to reconsider license approved by the Board on 4/25/16 and issued to the Hudson Portuguese Club for Outdoor Entertainment Concert on August 7, 2016.
Mr. Durant asked that this item be placed on the agenda again as he would like the opportunity to reconsider his vote for approval. He asked for more information. Ms. Lurdes Melo, President of the Portuguese Club presented her plan regarding the concert to the Board. Ms. Melo stated that they are expecting approximately 3,500 tickets to be sold for the event. The parking lot of the Club will only be available for members of the Club, workers, vendors and emergency vehicles. The event will take place behind the Riverview and on the soccer field on the west side of the property. This area will be completely fenced off.
Transportation will be provided as all parking will be off site. Parking will be at the High School, possibly riverside, Grace Baptist Church, the Elks and S&F Concrete (only if additional parking is needed). Buses will run throughout the day.
One police officer will be on hand for every 300 attendees. The event will end at 8:00 PM.
Mr. Duplisea asked if bathroom facilities will be available at the parking locations. Ms. Melo stated that she had not thought of this but will look into it.
Mr. Durant noted that he is inclined not to vote in favor of this license. He cited concern for the amount of people who will be attending.
Mr. Parent urged Ms. Melo to sit and work through some of the issues with the Chief of Police. Mr. Lucy noted that Chief Burks had already let him know that he would meet with her only once the license has been approved. Ms. Melo stated she is willing to work with the Town and its officials.
Mr. Quinn would like the applicant to meet with Sam Wong, Chief Burks and Chief Blood. Ms. Melo agreed.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 1-4 to reconsider the 4/25/16 vote of the Outdoor Entertainment Concert License Concert to be held on 8/7/16.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 4-1 to modify the vote from April 25, 2016 to incorporate the Hudson Portuguese Club Large Event Planning August 7, 2016 handout together with the expectation that the event needs approval the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Board of Health Director.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointing Erik Karlson as a seasonal employee for the Maintenance Department at an hourly rate of $10.00.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Erik Karlson as a seasonal employee for the Maintenance Department at an hourly rate of $10.00.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Dennis Hatstat from the Hudson Police Department, effective May 9, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Dennis Hatstat from the Hudson Police Department, effective May 9, 2016.
Selectmen to consider designating Paul Blazar as the Retiree Representative to the Insurance Advisory Committee, effective May 17, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to designate Paul Blazar as the Retiree Representative to the Insurance Advisory Committee, effective May 17, 2016.
Selectmen to consider an approval of promoting Christopher Winslow to Engineering Aide/Construction Inspector at G10, Step III, effective May 17, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Christopher Winslow to Engineering Aide/Construction Inspector at G10, Step III, effective May 17, 2016.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign contract with BSC Group, in the amount of $119,600 for Hudson Rotary Landscape and Urban Design, and transportation Design Consulting Services.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize signing the contract with BSC Group, in the amount of $119,600 for Hudson Rotary Landscape and Urban Design, and transportation Design Consulting Services.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign various contracts for FY2017 Materials for the Department of Public Works.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to award and authorize signing various contracts for FY2017 Materials for the Department of Public Works.
Selectmen to consider authorizing the signing of mortgage discharge for a Housing Rehabilitation loan granted to Michelle Staryos for property at 26 Lincoln Street.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the signing of mortgage discharge for a Housing Rehabilitation loan granted to Michelle Staryos for property at 26 Lincoln Street.
Selectmen to consider establishing a ten year useful life for the Fire Rescue Vehicle, funded by 2016 Annual Town Meeting.
Note: For the purpose of borrowing for over ten years.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to establish that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the $551,250 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 4, 2015 (Article 3) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(9) to be as follows:
Purpose |
Borrowing Amount |
Maximum Useful Life |
Fire rescue vehicle |
$551,250 |
10 Years |
I further certify that the vote was taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that notice stating the place, date and time of the meeting was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in the office of the Town Clerk or on the principal official bulletin board of the town at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the vote were taken in executive session, and that the official record of the meeting was made available to the public promptly and remains available to the public, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25 as amended.
Mr. Lucy had two issues, the first addresses correspondence item number 5, the McGregor letter dated May 11, 2016. The seconded brings forward for the minutes the Cox Street correspondence item we spoke about at our last meeting.
The McGregor letter dated May 11th was written to Mr. Cipriano in respect to being considered as counsel to intervene on behalf of the Town of Hudson before the Energy Facilities Siting Board in the Sudbury to Hudson Transmission Reliability Project. I would like us to discuss this potential attorney now with the hopes to hire him tonight. To that end;
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 5-0 to hire Attorney Gregor McGregor and his law firm McGregor & Legere to represent Hudson’s Board of Selectmen as interveners in the Sudbury to Hudson Transmission Reliability Project before the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board.
Attorney Cipriano stated that after evaluating law firms for Special Counsel to work with Town Counsel and represent the Town in the Eversource Energy – Sudbury to Hudson Transmission Reliability Project, he highly recommends McGregor & Legere, Attorney Gregor McGregor.
Mr. Lucy spoke in regards to the notice received by the Board from MassDOT and Director of DPW about the Cox Street Bridge. Mr. Lucy stated that we need to take one of three options to prevent vehicles from driving out to the Cox Street Bridge sidewalk. The State gave us three options, 1) Close Bridge, 2) Install Jersey Barriers as described, which would reduce the bridge to one lane governed by lights, 3) Install a steel Thrie Beam Rail which would allow continued use of both lanes. Mr. Lucy asked if an estimate cost of this option is available at this time and if the state has given a deadline.
Mr. Moses indicated that the low cost estimate option and most aesthetically pleasing would be a guardrail at a cost of about $20,000. Mr. Moses also stated that he has spoken with Senator Eldridge and they are trying to include an earmark for the $20,000 in the FY17 budget, Representative Hogan is also supportive. The State has not given a deadline to Town.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn.
Document List – May 16, 2016
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: April 25, 2016 |
BOS Office |
Application for Alteration of Premises of an All Alcohol License submitted by the Hudson Portuguese Club |
BOS Office |
Resume, employment application and memo for Erik Karlson for seasonal employee with the Maintenance Department |
BOS Office |
Resignation letter from Dennis Hatstat |
BOS Office |
Board Interest Form, email from Paul Blazar for the Insurance Advisory Committee |
BOS Office |
Promotion Memo and Resume for Christopher Winslow |
BOS Office |
Contract, and RFP documents for BSC Group for the Hudson Rotary Landscape and Urban Design, and Transportation Design Consulting services. |
BOS Office |
Mortgage Discharge for Housing Rehabilitation Loan for Michelle Staryos, property 26 Lincoln Street |
BOS Office |
Language of Vote for the useful life for the Fire rescue |
BOS Office |
Invitation to join the Annual Memorial Day Parade and the Hudson’s 150th anniversary parade |
BOS Office |
Press release and Verizon labor Update & Notice of Force Majeure Events |
BOS Office |
Financial Statements from Comcast |
BOS Office |
Correspondence from Kathleen Freeman, Director of Greater Boston Transmission Projects regarding Eversource’s proposed Sudbury to Hudson Transmission Reliability Project, dated May 2, 2016 |
BOS Office |
Letter from McGregor & Legere Attorneys at Law regarding the Eversource Energy – Sudbury to Hudson Transmission Reliability Project |
BOS Office |
Copy of response letter to Carol DeOliveira of 209 Chapin Road |
BOS Office |
Large Event Planning 8/7/16 for the Hudson Portuguese Club (distributed at 5/16/16 meeting) |
BOS Office |
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