Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –October 17, 2016
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Lucy, Mr. Parent, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Durant, Mr. Duplisea, and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos.
Public Session Minutes: September 26, 2016
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of September 26, 2016.
Executive Session Minutes: September 26, 2016
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session minutes of September 26, 2016.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct utility pole hearing to consider the installation of two new utility poles on Washington and South Street.
Pat Laverty of Hudson Light & Power explained that the two poles are part of MassDOT’s Washington Street Bridge project. These poles are necessary for the proposed new underground routing of HLP’s distribution system. One of the poles will be installed on the south side of the bridge and the other will be on the north side of the bridge on South Street. Charles Randall, 76 Park Street asked if this was a permanent installation. Mr. Laverty said yes. Mr. Randall stated that the location of the pole on South Street will be a visual impediment to anyone exiting the parking lot. Mr. Laverty said additional reflectors can be installed on the pole to increase the poles visibility.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0-1 to approve the installation of two new utility poles on Washington and South Street, Mr. Quinn abstained.
Selectmen to consider approving Michael Geary as new manager and change of directors for Hudson Amvets Building Association, 5 South Street.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve Michael Geary as the new manager for the Hudson Amvets Building Association.
Selectmen to consider approval of a One Day Beer & Wine Pouring License to Steven Santos, Hudson Park Commission/ Division of Recreation from 3:30PM to 8:30PM for the 19th Annual Pumpkin Fest to be held on October 22, 2016 at the Riverside Park grounds.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a One Day Beet & Wine Pouring License to Steven Santos for the 19th Annual Hudson Pumpkin Fest.
Selectmen to consider approval of an Entertainment License and Vendor License to Steven Santos, Hudson Park Commission/ Division of Recreation from 8:00 AM to 10:00PM for the 19th Annual Pumpkin Fest to be held on October 22, 2016 at the Riverside Park grounds.
On a motion by M. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an Entertainment and Vendor License to Steven Santos for the 19th Annual Hudson Pumpkin Fest.
Selectmen to note the retirement of Jose Monteiro as Crew Leader from the Department of Public Works, effective July 29, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Jose Monteiro from the Department of Public Works.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Emily Tricco as Reference Librarian at Grade 10, Step 2, effective November 2, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Emily Tricco as Reference Librarian effective November 2, 2016.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Helene C. Mutti to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2019.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Helene C. Mutti to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2019.
Selectmen to accept and authorize signing a Subsidy Agreement with MassDOT in the amount of $50,000 for the Town to provide a pilot bus service from Marlborough to Hudson.
Representative Kate Hogan explained that this project was passed in the most recent 2017 House Budget. This will bring transportation to Hudson for the first time through the Metro West Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA). This does not cost Hudson anything. This will help to determine what kind of need there is in Town. Ed Carr of the MWRTA stated that the route will run from the Hudson Senior Center to the Marlboro Senior Center. The residents utilizing the transportation will aid in developing the route as it will be determined by need. People will be able to get on the bus at any time by flagging it down. Getting Hudson residents into Marlboro will help them to connect to a much larger system.
Kristina Johnson, Assistant Community Development Director explained that her office will be promoting this through its Facebook page as well as the Towns website.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to accept and authorize the signing of the Subsidy Agreement with MassDOT.
Selectmen to consider approval of an Inter Municipal Agreement for the Town of Hudson to provide public health services in the Office of Municipal Services – Public Health Division to the Town of Maynard.
Mr. Moses explained that this is a temporary agreement to help Maynard get through a rough time. This will not cost the Town any money and the number of Board of Health staff hours will not diminish.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Inter Municipal Agreement for public health services with the Town of Maynard.
Selectmen to consider signing the November 8, 2016 State Election Warrant.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted to sign the November 8, 2016 State Election Warrant.
Selectmen to consider signing the application for the Commonwealth Sewer Rate Relief Fund.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0-1 to sign the application for the Commonwealth Sewer Rate Relief Fund, Mr. Durant abstained.
Mr. Lucy asked whether Eversource has taken the MBTA route of option 3 off the table or if they have modified option 1. He stated that he looks forward to getting this answered when the Board meets with Eversource. The latest date for the meeting is set for November 14, 2016.
Mr. Lucy commented on a correspondence item regarding the development of a working group to discuss a potential warrant article relative to the use of Main Street by food trucks. He recommends removing the Licensing Administrator from the list. He feels Ms. Santos can be of help without being named to the Committee. Mr. Moses stated that she would be a valuable addition to the Committee. Mr. Quinn agrees with Mr. Lucy’s recommendation as there could be the appearance of a conflict. Mr. Parent had no issues with removing Ms. Santos however he stated that he would like her to attend the meetings to get the benefit of her advice. Mr. Durant and Mr. Duplisea disagree.
Ms. Santos stated that she would serve in any way to help develop a warrant article.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-2 to remove Ms. Santos’ name from the working group, Mr. Duplisea and Mr. Durant against.
Mr. Quinn noted that he has been working toward resolving the issue regarding the crosswalk across from Town Hall. It will be addressed at the ITC meeting at the end of the month.
Mr. Quinn suggested that the Board consider whether Town Hall should stay open later one evening during the week and close early one day.
Mr. Duplisea noted that he has been approached by residents complaining about the lights at the intersection of Brigham and Washington Streets.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn it’s meeting of October 17, 2016 at 8:00 PM.
Document List- October 17, 2016
Document |
Location |
Minutes September 26, 2016 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes September 26, 2016 |
BOS Office |
License Application Hudson Amvets – Change of Manager |
BOS Office |
License Application – Pumpkin Fest – One Day Beer/Wine |
BOS Office |
License Application – Pumpkin Fest – Entertainment & Vendor |
BOS Office |
Memo noted retirement of Jose Monteiro – DPW |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo – Emily Tricco – Library |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo- Helene Mutti – Cultural Council |
BOS Office |
Subsidy Agreement - MassDOT |
BOS Office |
Inter Municipal Agreement – Board of Health |
BOS Office |
State Election Warrant – November 8, 2016 |
BOS Office |
Letter from Office of Leasing and State Office Planning re: Search for Lease Space. |
BOS Office |
MAPC’s notice of Municipal Elections to the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization and Absentee Ballot |
BOS Office |
Emails regarding the temporary food truck ban |
BOS Office |
Letter to Mass DEP regarding the 15 Broad Street |
BOS Office |
Memo from Director of Community Development regarding the Food Truck working group. |
BOS Office |
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