Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –October 31, 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 Minutes: October 17, 2016
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of October 17, 2016.
Brian O’Neill, 31 Parmenter Road wanted to confirm the location of the Eversource meeting on November 14, 2016. Mr. Duplisea stated that it has been moved to the Intel Mini Theatre at the Hudson High School. This information will be posted on line.
Mr. O’Neill then asked once Eversource declares there set proposed route will the Selectmen then take a public position on this issue. Atty. Cipriano stated that once an administrative process is begun all the information is public and all positions are made known.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to meet with Jason Blackburn regarding a request for a letter of non-opposition for the placement of a permitted medical marijuana dispensary at 252 Coolidge Street.
Mr. Blackburn spoke on behalf of James and Nancy Garrity to request a letter of non-opposition for a medical marijuana facility at 252 Coolidge Street located in the LCI District. He noted that they are aware that there is currently another proposal for a facility across the street. He is proposing a second option for the Town.
Good Chemistry, a company currently operating out of Colorado, will be running the facility. Jim Smith of Good Chemistry briefly explained the process and then gave a history of Good Chemistry.
Several questions arose during the discussion and Mr. Duplisea suggested that this be continued to its next meeting of November 14, 2016. The issues were in regard to whether the Board wants more than one dispensary in Town as well as questions regarding the fee structure.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 4-1 to pass over but to have this matter resolved not later than December 5, 2016, Mr. Lucy against.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Karen Eisenthal for a family gathering to be held on April 1, 2017 between the hours of 5:30 PM and 11:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Karen Eisenthal for a family gathering to be held on April 1, 2017 between the hours of 5:30 PM and 11:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Kelsey Gallagher as Auxiliary Fire Fighter for the Fire Department at a rate of $10.00 per hour.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Kelsey Gallagher as Auxiliary Fire Fighter for the Fire Department at a rate of $10.00 per hour.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign contracts with various vendors for snowplowing and snow hauling for the 2016 - 2017 season.
Mr. Duplisea stated that he needed to recuse himself of the vote for one of the contractors as Cardoso Landscaping Company is owned by his brother in law; therefore the votes were taken separately.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of contracts with various vendors for snowplowing and snow hauling for the 2016-2017 season with the exception of Cardoso Landscaping Company.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Cardoso Landscaping Company for snowplowing and snow hauling for the 2016-2017 season, Mr. Duplisea abstained.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign a contract with Wright-Pierce in the amount of $44,800 for the design of the Manning Street Sewer Replacement Project.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to award and authorize the signing of a contract with Wright-Pierce in the amount of $44,800 for the design of the Manning Street Sewer Replacement Project.
Selectmen to consider acceptance of a tree donation at a location to be determined.
Mr. Lucy noted that the Sesquicentennial Committee will be donating a tree to the Town to be planted on the grounds of the new DPW/Police Headquarters. He stated this for the record before the siting of the donated tree.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the donation of a tree at a location to be determined.
Selectmen to discuss the Town Hall hours of operation.
Mr. Quinn explained that citizens in Town have enquired as to whether Town Hall has any off hours of business. An informal poll was distributed throughout the Town Hall for the employees to complete. Mr. Moses will be putting out a survey for the citizens in Town to complete using various techniques. Mr. Durant stated that if the data comes back and it is decided that Town Hall stay open late one night then it can be monitored to see if it is indeed being utilized and if not then the hours can revert back.
Mr. Duplisea stated that the next Selectmen’s meeting will be held in the Intel Mini Theatre at the Hudson High School on November 14, 2016 at 7:00 PM. The Board will meet with Eversource.
Mr. Lucy asked whether patrol can be ramped up on a home / apartment once a noise complaint has been received. For example if a complaint has been made could officers continue to patrol the area every 15 minutes or so to help alleviate the need for additional complaints. Atty. Cipriano stated that this is a matter of police procedure.
Mr. Lucy’s next matter relates to the upcoming meeting with Eversource. Mr. Lucy’s statement as stated:
FOR THE RECORD: I ask that Eversource include in their team or attendees either an Eversource senior Finance Department person or a member from the Eversource Certified Public Accounting firm who has experience in and understanding of Utility Economics; Utility Accounting for both tax purpose and returns and allowed public statement presentations; Utility Balance Sheets and long term, public market Utility financing; and Generally Acceptable Accounting Practices in general.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
Mr. Quinn read a commendation letter to Police Dispatcher Jody Blanchard from Chief Michael Burks.
Mr. Parent noted that letter regarding the winter parking ban and suggested that the electronic signs be utilized to inform the public of the impending ban.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the correspondence of October 31, 2016.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting of October 31, 2016.
Document List- October 31, 2016
Document |
Location |
Minutes October 17, 2016 |
BOS Office |
License Application – One Day Pouring – Roller Kingdom |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo for Kelsey Gallagher – Aux Fire |
BOS Office |
Memo and procurement forms for snowplowing and snow hauling with various vendors for the 2016-2017 season |
BOS Office |
Contract with Wright-Pierce for design of the Manning Street Sewer Replacement Project |
BOS Office |
Memo from Steven Santos regarding tree donation |
BOS Office |
Memo from Thomas Moses regarding Town Hall hours of operation |
BOS Office |
Legal Opinion regarding zoning of Brigham Estate Parcel |
BOS Office |
Invitation to March in Veteran’s Day Parade |
BOS Office |
Notice of hearing letter from ABCC for Hudson Amvets regarding gambling violation |
BOS Office |
Email from Julie Torres thanking Hudson Fire Department |
BOS Office |
Letter from Xfinity regarding pricing |
BOS Office |
Memo from DPW Director Eric Ryder regarding winter parking ban |
BOS Office |
Commendation letter to Jody Blanchard |
BOS Office |
Confidential legal opinion |
BOS Office |
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