Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –August 22, 2016
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Parent, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Lucy, Mr. Durant, and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos
Public Session: August 1, 2016
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve public session minutes of August 1, 2016.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of a change of operating hours for Fresh Wing, located at 246 Main Street from 11AM – 10PM to 11AM – 11PM.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the change of operating hours for Fresh Wing form 11AM – 10PM to 11AM – 11PM.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointments for Kevin Johnson, Joseph Stephens, Samuel Leandres and Timothy Provencal as full time Police Officers for the Hudson Police Department effective September 12, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments of Kevin Johnson, Joseph Stephens, Samuel Leandres and Timothy Provencal as full time Police Officers effective September 12, 2016.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Julie Fenney from the Cultural Council, effective immediately.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board accepted the resignation of Julie Fenney from the Cultural Council effective immediately.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Laura Svenningsen and David Wilkinson to the Hudson Historic Commission for terms to expire on December 31, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments of Laura Svenningsen and David Wilkinson to the Hudson Historic Commission for terms to expire on December 31, 2018.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with Woodward & Curran for Engineering Services for a Water System Evaluation in the amount of $66,000.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the contract with Woodward & Curran for Engineering Services for a Water System Evaluation in the amount of $66,000.
Selectmen to consider authorization to sign a contract extension for the Town of Hudson’s Complete Streets Tier II contract with MassDOT.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the signing of a contract extension for the Town of Hudson’s Completer Street Tier II contract with MassDOT.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with RKG Associates for the Town’s Comprehensive Rezoning project in the amount of $92,400.
Atty. Cipriano noted that the contract does not have any verbiage regarding the necessary interaction with Town Counsel in the later stages of the crafting the by-law as he is the one that reviews it for proper form before going on the warrant. He asks for acknowledgement that RKG Associates will work with Town Counsel to craft the by-law. Mr. Moses agreed and stated they any by-law is subject to legal review before going on the warrant.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to award the contract for the Town’s Comprehensive Rezoning project to RKG Associates in the amount of $92,400.
Mr. Quinn stated that he has been approached by residents who have stated that driving westbound on Route 62 and taking a left into the trailer park at Highland Park Ave. is dangerous. He asked that Internal Traffic review this and suggested the inclusion of a left turning lane.
Mr. Quinn also noted that Highland Commons continues to water the vegetation on the site and even though they pay a daily fine he feels that no amount of money can replace the loss of the water. Mr. Moses stated that he has recently had discussions regarding changing the fine structure.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
Mr. Lucy noted a request for a license from a food truck owner to operate on Main Street. He stated that he was against having them come in and not have to pay the same rate of commercial taxes that other restaurants in Town pay. Mr. Quinn agrees with Mr. Lucy. He went on to say that they are taking up parking spaces on Main Street. Mr. Quinn said he would be much more inclined to accept this if there was an established area in Town for food trucks to park. Mr. Duplisea feels local regulations need to be strengthened.
Mr. Duplisea noted a resignation letter from Scott Darlington as part of correspondence. He thanked him for his years of service.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the 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.
Please address the Board through the Chairman, while seated at the table in front of the Board, and state your name and address for the record.
Board of Selectmen
Correspondence List – August 22, 2016
Memo from Director Ryder and Bridge reports from MassDOT for Forest Avenue Bridge and Cox Street Bridge.
Thank you note from Kate Hogan regarding 495/MetroWest Suburban Edge Community Commission.
Notice of hearing letter from ABCC for Hudson Amvets regarding gambling violation.
Correspondence from Terracon - 186 Main Street regarding Downgradient property status.
Correspondence from Town Counsel regarding Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles #24 & 25.
Letter from Brian Stearns, Sesquicentennial Parade Chairman, urging Selectmen to participate in the parade as well as parade logistics and information.
Email from Scott Darlington announcing his resignation from Hudson Public Schools after 18 years.
Email from Ben Trusiak of Shuck Food Truck requesting license to operate in Hudson (See attached memo from Tom Moses).
Letter from Florence Street resident regarding tree trimming.
Hudson Healthy Aging through Healthy Community Design – Final Report July 30, 2016.
Letter from DEP – Drought Advisory Status.
Document List – August 22, 2016
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes 08/01/16 |
BOS Office |
Change of operation hours Fresh Wing |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo for Kevin Johnson, Joseph Stephens, Samuel Leandres and Timothy Provencal – Full Time Police Officers |
BOS Office |
Memo noting the resignation of Julie Fenney – Hudson Cultural Council |
BOS Office |
Contract with Woodward & Curran for Engineering Services |
BOS Office |
Contract extension with MassDOT for Complete Streets Tier II |
BOS Office |
Memo from Eric Ryder and Bridge reports from MassDOT for Forest Avenue and Cox Street Bridge |
BOS Office |
Thank you letter from Kate Hogan |
BOS Office |
Notice of hearing letter from ABCC for Hudson Amvets |
BOS Office |
Correspondence from Terracon - 186 Main Street |
BOS Office |
Correspondence from Town Counsel regarding Annual Town Meeting |
BOS Office |
Letter from Brian Stearns regarding Sesquicentennial Parade |
BOS Office |
Email from Scott Darlington informing BOS of his resignation |
BOS Office |
Schuck Food Truck email requesting license |
BOS Office |
Letter from resident regarding tree trimming |
BOS Office |
Hudson Healthy Aging through Healthy Community Design – Final Report |
BOS Office |
Letter from DEP – Drought Advisory Status |
BOS Office |
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