Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –January 23, 2017
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: January 9, 2017
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of January 9, 2017.
Executive Session: January 9, 2017
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Executive Session minutes of January 9, 2017.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to meet with Jack Hunter, Director of Community Development for an update on the progress of the rotary design.
Mr. Hunter introduced Jef Fasser of BSC Group who is the consultant hired to work on the rotary redesign. They both presented the findings of the redesign committee. A copy of the presentation is available in the Office of Community Development.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Minot Wood from the Conservation Commission effectively immediately.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Minot Wood from the Conservation Commission effectively immediately and an appropriate letter of appreciation be sent.
Selectmen to note the retirement of Traffic Supervisor Patricia Corcoran from the Hudson Police Department effective January 2, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Traffic Supervisor Patricia Corcoran from the Hudson Police Department effective January 2, 2017 and an appropriate letter of appreciation be sent.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Sandra Resendes from the Hudson Cultural Council effective immediately.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Sandra Resendes from the Hudson Cultural Council effective immediately.
Selectmen to establish a temporary clerical position within the DPW to assist with the everyday running of the office.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy the Board voted 5-0 to establish a temporary clerical position within the DPW to assist with the everyday running of the office.
Selectmen to approve the appointment of Carol Wood as Part-Time Temporary Clerical Employee for the DPW at a rate of $16.87 effective January 24, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Carol Wood as Part-Time Temporary Clerical Employee for the DPW at a rate of $16.87 effective January 24, 2017.
Selectmen to approve the appointments of Michael Schreiner, David Stephens, Michael Hurley and Dermot McCarthy as Special Police Officers for the Hudson Police Department effective January 23, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments of Michael Schreiner, David Stephens, Michael Hurley and Dermot McCarthy as Special Police Officers for the Hudson Police Department effective January 23, 2017.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign contract documents for Round 3 – Water Infrastructure Assessment and Planning Grant with the Department of Environmental Protection.
Mr. Ryder briefly explained the grant and noted that a $10,000 match in funds will come from the Town’s Inflow & Infiltration (I&I) account.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of contract documents for Round 3 – Water Infrastructure Assessment and Planning Grant with the Department of Environmental Protection.
Selectmen to sign a letter of non-opposition for Good Chemistry for the placement of a permitted medical marijuana dispensary at 252 Coolidge Street.
On a motion my Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to sign a letter of non-opposition for Good Chemistry for the placement of a permitted medical marijuana dispensary at 252 Coolidge Street however letter will only be signed once there is a signed host agreement.
- Town Issues:
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
- Budget:
Selectmen to conduct FY 2018 Budget Hearings:
Department |
Dept. # |
Tab # |
Amount Requested |
Motion |
Seconded |
Vote |
Assabet Valley Regional Voc. |
--- |
31 |
$2,309,773.79 Approved add’l $437,147 |
Durant |
Parent |
4-1 Lucy Opposed |
School Department |
3050 |
30 |
$37,161,977.64 |
Durant |
Parent |
5-0 |
-Assabet Valley Vocational School District Budget:
Superintendent Ernest Houle, Director of Business Operations Chris Luoto presented the budget for FY18. Supt. Houle stated that the budget being presented is level funded and the only increases were due to contractual obligations. There are a total of 198 (4 post grad) Hudson students attending Assabet, this is 23 more than the last school year.
Mr. Luoto stated that the budget is a level service budget with an increase of 2.78%. There are two additional staff members being added to this budget which will make up a total increase of 3.94%. The per pupil expenditure is 18, 673. The state vocational average is $19,744. Hudson’s per pupil expenditure for those being sent to Assabet is $11,800.
Mr. Moses explained that the requested amount reflected on the agenda is slightly lower than the actual requested amount. There is an additional $437,147 being requested.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 4-1 to approve a total amount of $2,746,920.79 for the Assabet Valley Regional Vocational School District for FY18. Mr. Lucy opposed.
Hudson School Department Budget:
Superintendent Jodi Fortuna, Michele Tousignant-Dufour, School Committee Chairman and Patricia Lange, Director of Finance presented the FY 18 budget. Dr. Fortuna noted that Hudson continues to fund the per pupil expenditure and net school spending at a higher level than is required. Student achievement and performance continues to perform close to the state average.
There have been some new positions included in the budget. The first is an Assistant Director of Student Services. This proposed salary for the position is $95,000. The impact to the budget is slightly under $50,000 as the off district coordinator position will no longer be necessary. A current part-time para-professional position will need to become full time next year and another will be created. Two English Learning Teacher positions will be needed to fill the increasing need. A dance team coach and choreographer as well as a few other part time positions have been added to the budget. All these positions equate to four full time positions at a cost of $228,824.80. Dr. Fortuna stated that in order to provide a level service budget
there is a $1.6 million budget gap.
Mr. Lucy questioned some of the increases in the budget as well as some areas in which spending was reduced or budgeted monies were not all expended.
Mr. Parent asked Ms. Lange why they do not take the overage from school choice money to fill the $1.6 million gap. She said they would if it does not all get used this year.
Mr. Durant thanked them for their positive presentation and expressed his appreciation for their work.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the amount of $37,161,977.64 for the FY18 School Department budget.
- Executive Session:
- Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn its meeting of January 23, 2017 at 10:00 PM.
Document List – January 23, 2017
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes – 01/09/17 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes – 01/09/17 |
BOS Office |
Memo and presentation on rotary design |
BOS Office |
Resignation Memo - Minot Wood |
BOS Office |
Retirement Memo – Patricia Corcoran |
BOS Office |
Resignation Memo – Sandra Resendes |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding Part-Time Temporary DPW Clerical Position |
BOS Office |
Special Police Officer Memo |
BOS Office |
Water Infrastructure Assessment and Planning Grant Documents |
BOS Office |
School Department – Budget Narrative |
BOS Office |
Assabet Fiscal Year 2018 Budget |
BOS Office |
Assabet Student Performances Profile |
BOS Office |
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