Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –February 27, 2017
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Parent, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Lucy, Mr. Durant and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos.
Public Session Minutes: February 27, 2017
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of February 27, 2017.
Brian O’Neill, 31 Parmenter Road asked the Board when they anticipate that the Eversource project will go on the MEPA website for public comment. Mr. Parent stated that the project will not go before the siting board until April. He then asked why the project has been stalled so long. Mr. Moses said that he did not know. Mr. Lucy noted that he is still very much in favor of taking the overhead option completely off the table. If it remains in consideration he asked if Eversource would move the line 1,800 feet to the east. As of December 19th Eversource had not said no to either request.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct a public hearing to consider granting a Class II License for the sale of Alternative Fuel Vehicles, to Consolidated Utilities Corporation located at 503 River Street, Monday-Friday 10:00AM – 5:00PM.
Mr. Parent read a letter from Maryanne Conner and Karen Sawyer on behalf of Mary Saristo. In the letter they asked whether alternative fuel would be stored on the premises and if so where would the proposed storage location be. Mr. Alizadeh stated that there is no storage and there will not be any repairs done on site. Another question was where the vehicles would be stored. There are two designated spaces in the front of the lot that are for their vehicles.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to grant a a Class II License for the sale of Alternative Fuel Vehicles, to Consolidated Utilities Corporation located at 503 River Street, Monday-Friday 10:00AM – 5:00PM.
Selectmen to meet with Conservation Commission members and VHB Representatives to discuss Tripps Pond.
Pam Helinek, Conservation Agent, Paul Byrne, Conservation Commission Chair and Gene Crouch, Environmental Consultant, VHB presented suggestions for the restoration or Tripp’s Pond. They noted that the developer of Highland Commons is required to finance $150,000 worth of mitigation at Tripp’s Pond. They discussed the following options: doing nothing, dredging the pond, dredging the pond forebay only or removing the dam. Mr. Moses will follow up with Benderson Development regarding the mitigation fund.
Selectmen to consider approval of Christine Black as the new Manager for an All Alcohol Pouring License issued to Hudson House, located at 40 Washington Street from MON-SAT 8:00AM-2:00AM, SUN 10:00AM-2:00AM.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to approve Christine Black as the new Manager for an All Alcohol Pouring License issued to Hudson House, located at 40 Washington Street from MON-SAT 8:00AM-2:00AM, SUN 10:00AM-2:00AM.
Selectmen to consider approval of promotion of Michael Cardinale to a Full Time Firefighter F-1, effective February 28, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the promotion of Michael Cardinale to a Full Time Firefighter F-1, effective February 28, 2017.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Justin Provencher from the Finance Committee, effective immediately.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent the Board voted 3-1-0 to note the resignation of Justin Provencher from the Finance Committee, effective immediately. Mr. Lucy abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with BLW Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $33,000 for HVAC design services for Town Hall.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with BLW Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $33,000 for HVAC design services for Town Hall.
Selectmen to consider acceptance of $13,000 for the MetroWest Dementia-Friendly Community Grant Program and authorize signing of related documents.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to accept $13,000 for the MetroWest Dementia-Friendly Community Grant Program and authorize signing of related documents.
Selectmen to consider voting to accept the terms of a community host agreement with Good Chemistry.
Atty. Jim Smith representing Good Chemistry explained that he sent a proposal for the Board’s consideration to Mr. Moses last week. The Board had no questions.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to accept the terms of a community host agreement with Good Chemistry. The agreement states that at licensing or opening $10,000, first year - greater of $50,000 or 2.5% of sales, second year - greater of 2.5% of sales or $75,000, third year - greater of 2.5% of sales or $100,000, fourth - year greater of 2.5% of sales or $125,000 and $10,000 per year in charitable donations to be made in the Town
Selectmen to consider signing the May 1, 2017 Town Meeting Warrant.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to sign and sponsor articles 1-15, 17-19 and 21-24 on the May 1, 2017 Town Meeting Warrant.
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Durant the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of February 27, 2017.
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.
The Board voted 4-0, by roll call, to enter into executive session, not to return to public 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 –February 27, 2017
- Copy of letter to Vafa Ansarifar regarding the Liquor License for Crossroads Tap & Table.
Document List – February 27, 2017
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes February 13, 2017 |
BOS Office |
Class II License Application – Consolidated Utilities Corporation |
BOS Office |
Presentation notes regarding Tripps Pond |
BOS Office |
Change of Manager License Application – Hudson House |
BOS Office |
Promotion memo – Michael Cardinale |
BOS Office |
Resignation memo – Justin Provencher |
BOS Office |
Contract with BLW Engineers |
BOS Office |
Metro West Dementia Friendly Community Grant Program documents |
BOS Office |
May 2017 Town Meeting Warrant |
BOS Office |
Letter to Vafa Anasarifar – Crossroads Tap & Table |
BOS Office |
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