Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –August 1, 2016
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
- Call to Order:
- Minutes to be Approved:
Public Session: July 11, 2016
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve public session minutes of July 11, 2016.
Brian O’Neill, 31 Parmenter Road noted that Mr. Moses had received a letter at the end of June from the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW). He stated that the DFW had many of the same concerns already voiced by proponents of this project in Town. They state that this land has been promised as protected land. Mr. O’Neill asked if the Conservation Commission will be made aware of this letter. Mr. Lucy stated that ConComm has not yet received a copy of the correspondence as they would not be receiving this until the matter is before the Commission.
Mr. O’Neill then asked if the Board had any information from its counsel as to when the project will be filed with the Commission. Mr. Moses stated that currently it is estimated to be late September.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approving Carl E. Enberg Jr. as new manager for Apple New England, LLC, d/b/a Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve Carl E. Enberg, Jr. as new manager for Apple New England, LLC, d/b/a Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar.
Selectmen to consider approval of a change of d/b/a from Villa Pizza to Fresh Wing, located at 246 Main Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the change of d/b/a from Villa Pizza to Fresh Wing located at 246 Main Street.
Selectmen to consider granting One-Day Entertainment and Transient Vendor licenses to the Hudson 150 Steering Committee for the Parade to be held on September 18, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to grant One-Day Entertainment and Transient Vendor Licenses to the Hudson 150 Steering Committee for the Parade to be held on September 18, 2016.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Jose H. Chaves as W-2 Laborer, Step 1, effective August 2, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Jose H. Chaves as W-2 Laborer, Step 1, effective August 2, 2016.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of David A. Whalen as W-2 Laborer, Sep 1, effective August 2, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of David A Whalen as W-2 Laborer, effective August 2, 2016.
Selectmen to consider appointing Wardens and Clerks to a term to expire August 31, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments of Wardens and Clerks to a term to expire August 31, 2017. Mr. Durant requested that letters of thanks be sent to those resigning/retiring.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Brian Gellerstein to the Hudson Cultural Council to a term to expire December 31, 2019.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Brian Gellerstein to the Hudson Cultural Council to a term to expire December 31, 2019.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorize signing a contract with Affordable Care Services LLC, pursuant to the requirements for the Affordable Care Act.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Affordable Care Services LLC, pursuant to the requirements for the Affordable Care Act.
Selectmen to consider approval of BAN (Bond Anticipation Note) renewal and execution of documents.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the renewal of Bond Anticipation Note and execution of said documents.
Selectmen to consider approval of Level V Water Restrictions: No Outdoor Watering.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Level V Water Restrictions ban.
Mr. Moses explained that this is ban restricts ALL outdoor watering. However there are two exceptions. One of the exceptions is watering for commercial agricultural businesses as well as any residents with a vegetable garden. The other exception is for commercial/industrial businesses in which the water use in integral to their business. The amount of future rainfall is what will determine when the ban is lifted.
Selectmen to consider recommendations from the Hudson Park Commission to accept Art Donations.
Note: See Executive Assistant’s Communication Memo.
Mr. Moses explained that this art is a donation to be displayed on land controlled by the Park Commission. The Commission met and wanted to remand the decision over to the Selectmen. Mr. Moses suggests that the Board not vote on this at this time in order to give him time to put together a town wide policy on public art. This policy would serve to outline where art can be displayed, how long it will be displayed or if the art will be permanent as well as many other factors.
The art is being donated by Scott LaFleur of Hudson. He stated that he understands that there need to be some policies and procedures in place and appreciates that this donation served as a catalyst for this. He assured that Board that this will be installed by local craftsmen and it will be inspected by a license inspector. He will maintain it.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to have the Executive Assistant, in conjunction with the Recreation Director, to craft an Art Policy for the Town of Hudson.
Mr. Lucy noted that the Sesquicentennial Parade is scheduled for Sunday September 18, 2016. The parade will start in front of the police station and will continue down Packard Street, turning right down onto Lincoln Street and onto Main Street and will end at the intersection of Tower Street and Vila do Porto Boulevard. He listed the streets which will be closed during the parade.
Mr. Quinn stated that he would like the ITC to look into putting the crosswalk back on at the corner of Main and Church streets. He also suggested that perhaps color could be used on the crosswalks to help make them more noticeable.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the correspondence .
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of August 1, 2016 at 8:00 PM.
Document List – August 1, 2016
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes 7/11/16 |
BOS Office |
Change of Manager Application Applebee’s |
BOS Office |
Change of d/b/a Villa Pizza to Fresh Wing |
BOS Office |
One-Day Entertainment & Transient Vendor application for 150 Steering Committee |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Jose H. Chaves – W-2 Laborer |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for David A Whalen – W-2 Laborer |
BOS Office |
Wardens & Clerks Memo |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo for Brian Gellerstein to the Hudson Cultural Council |
BOS Office |
Affordable Care Act Agreement |
BOS Office |
BAN renewal documents |
BOS Office |
Level V Water Restrictions |
BOS Office |
Memo from Park Commission regarding donation of Art & additional memo distributed at the meeting |
BOS Office |
MPO Municipal Elections information |
BOS Office |
MOA between Hudson Light & Power and the Town |
BOS Office |
Letter from Marilyn Michela regarding her opposition to the expansion of Lake Boon Ice House at 710 Main Street |
BOS Office |
Information regarding the ALS Bike Ride Fundraiser event to be held on September 25, 2016 |
BOS Office |
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