Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –June 20, 2016
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Parent, Mr. Lucy, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Durant, and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos.
Public Session: June 6, 2016
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve public session minutes of June 6, 2016.
Executive Session June 6, 2016
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve executive session minutes of June 6, 2016.
Brian O’Neill, 31 Parmenter Road was looking to see if any information would be shared with the public regarding the Attorney the Town hired to assist with the Eversource issue. He then asked more specifically what direction will they be going in concerning the position the Town will take. Mr. Duplisea stated that he cannot disclose what is discussed in executive session. Atty. Cipriano stated that the Town is working diligently with Special Counsel to develop the Town’s position.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to consider approval of an application to transfer an All Alcohol Club License from Hudson Lodge #959 B.P.O.E. to Hudson-Concord Lodge of Elks No. 959, Inc., Alter Premises and approval of new Manager at 91 Park Street.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to transfer an All Alcohol Club License from Hudson Lodge #959 B.P.O.E. to Hudson-Concord Lodge of Elks No. 959, Inc., Alter Premises and approval of new Manager at 91 Park Street. Mr. Durant abstained.
Selectmen to consider issuance of an One-Day Beer & Wine Pouring License to Josiah Allen for a 40th birthday event to be held on July 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. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Beer & Wine Pouring License to Josiah Allen for a 40th birthday event to be held on July 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 an Entertainment License to the Hudson Business Association for the Annual Downtown Stroll to be held on December 3, 2016 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an Entertainment License to Hudson Business Association for the Annual Downtown Stroll to be held on December 3, 2016 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Selectmen to consider approval of promotion of Joel Krysa to the position of W-6 Waste Water Treatment Facility Operator Step 2, effective 6/21/16.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Joel Krysa to the position of W-6 Waste Water Treatment Facility Operator Step 2, effective 06/21/16.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board vote 5-0 to approve the appointments of Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department.
Selectmen to consider appointing Jack Hunter as MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Representative (MWRTA).
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Jack Hunter as MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Representative.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointments of FY2017 Seasonal Employees for the Department of Public Works.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments of FY2017 Seasonal Employees for the Department of Public Works.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with John Skouras & Co. Inc. in the amount of $48,880 for the Exterior Painting and necessary repairs of the Hudson Senior Center.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to award and authorized the signing of a contract with John Skouras & Co., Inc. in the amount of $48,880 for the Exterior Painting and necessary repairs to the Hudson Senior Center.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign contract with Cook Forest Products, Inc. in the amount of $7,200 to grind & remove brush, log, and Stump pile.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to award and authorize the signing of a contract with Cook Forest Products, Inc. in the amount of $7,200 to grind and remove brush , log and stump pile.
Selectmen to consider acceptance of $5,600 in donations to the Recreation Department from various businesses from the Annual Golf Tournament and the George Chiasson Memorial Fishing Derby.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation of $5,600 to the Recreation Department from various businesses from the Annual Golf Tournament and George Chiasson Memorial Fishing Derby.
Selectmen to consider acceptance of a donation of Magnolia Tree from Tom Desmond to the Hudson Recreation Department.
Mr. Lucy modified the motion to include the words “in memory of his “sister”.
On a motion my Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the donation of a Magnolia Tree from Tom Desmond in memory of his sister to the Hudson Recreation Department.
Selectmen to consider approval of Initiating a Speed Study on River Street as recommended by the Internal Traffic Committee.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the initiating a speed study on River Street as recommended by the Internal Traffic Committee.
Selectmen to consider approval of inter departmental transfers in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 33B.
From Department/ Acct. # |
To Department / Acct. # |
Amount Requested |
Finance Salary - 0006 |
Finance Postage - 0163 |
$4,000 |
Finance Salary - 0006 |
Finance Licenses - 2270 |
$1,911 |
Exec. Assistant – 1897 |
Planning – 3134 |
$15,295 |
Snow & Ice – Personnel |
Snow & Ice – Expense |
$27,130 |
General Insurance - 0600 |
Assessors – Appraisal – 1160 |
$10,000 |
|
Total: |
$58,336 |
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted unanimously to approve the inter departmental transfers in the amount of $58,336, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44 Section 33B.
Mr. Lucy recognized Kristina Johnson, Assistant Director of Community Development for attending Hudson Fest along with the Town’s consultant for the redesign of the rotary. Ms. Johnson was there for public input and opinions.
Mr. Parent stated that he has been approached by several residents on Causeway Street regarding speeding and traffic issues on that street. He noted that he will attend the Internal Traffic Committees next meeting to discuss the issue.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted unanimously to note correspondence.
Mr. Quinn noted and read a letter included in their correspondence from a young Hudson resident named Jordan Mitchell and his classmates from Forest Ave. School Room 24A. In his letter he asks and encourages people to help clean up the Assabet River. Mr. Parent asked that Mr. Moses send him a letter of thanks.
Selectmen to meet in Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation and challenges 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 position of the public body and the chairman so declares.
Mr. Duplisea noted that he has received confidential correspondence from Special Counsel and asked if the Board wanted to make it public or go into Executive Session to discuss the letter.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to not go into Executive Session and accept the correspondence as is.
Mr. Duplisea stated that there is no longer a need to go into Executive Session as this was the only item to be discussed. Mr. Parent suggested the correspondence be read into the record. Mr. Duplisea read the correspondence entitled “Hudson Board of Selectmen Retains Environmental Law Firm as Special Counsel Regarding the Eversource Sudbury to Hudson Transmission Reliability Project”. A copy of said letter is available at www.townofhudson.org.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 PM.
Document List – June 20, 2016
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes: June 6, 2016 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes: June 6, 2016 |
Unreleased -BOS Office |
License Application for transfer of all alcohol pouring license for the Hudson- Concord Elks |
BOS Office |
License Application for One Day Beer & Wine Pouring for Josiah Allen at Roller Kingdom |
BOS Office |
Entertainment License for the Downtown Stroll |
BOS Office |
Memo for the promotion of Joel Krysa as W-6 WWTF Operator |
BOS Office |
Memo for Seasonal Employees for Recreation Dept. |
BOS Office |
MWRTA correspondence requesting appointment |
BOS Office |
Memo for Seasonal Employees for DPW |
BOS Office |
Procurement and Bid documents for Exterior Painting Contract for the Senior Center |
BOS Office |
Procurement, Memo for contract with Cook Forest for grind, remove brush, log and stump pile |
BOS Office |
Donation Memo from Recreation Dept. |
BOS Office |
Donation memo from Tom Desmond |
BOS Office |
ITC Memo regarding Speed Study |
BOS Office |
Departmental Transfer Memos |
BOS Office |
Press Release regarding Eversource |
BOS Office |
Letter from Jordan Mitchell student from Forest Avenue School |
BOS Office |
MassDot Cox Street Bridge Report |
BOS Office |
Hudson Housing Authority Financials Statements (complete report on file) |
BOS Office |
Invitation from Marlborough Savings grand opening reception on June 29, 2016 |
BOS Office |
Release Abatement Measure regarding 136 Main Street |
BOS Office |
Comcast Connections Q1 2016 |
BOS Office |
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