Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes –March 13, 2017
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Parent, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Lucy and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Vickery.
Public Session Minutes: February 27, 2017
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of February 27, 2017. Mr. Duplisea abstained.
Executive Session Minutes: February 27, 2017
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to Passover the executive session minutes of February 27, 2017.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Senator Eldridge and Representative Hogan will present an update on the State Budget.
Mr. Duplisea passed over this item as it will be taken up the April 10, 2017 meeting.
Mr. Lucy stated that at the Boards meeting of January 9, 2017 they were updated on the Wood Square rotary project and Mr. Moses was charged with looking into the status of the $500,000 funding under the State’s road and bridge bond bill. Mr. Moses explained that bond bills must be released by the Governor in order to be borrowed. The status of these funds is under sure at this time as it is under the Governors discretion whether the state can repay the debt once it is borrowed.
Selectmen to meet with Kelli Calo, Health Department and Pam Helinek, Community Development to present and discuss the Downtown Farmers’ Market.
Ms. Calo explained that through funds from the Metrowest Moves grant. Avidia Bank is generously allowing the market to be held in their parking lot behind Town Hall. Ms. Helinek stated it will be the drive-thru section that will be utilized for this. It will be held on Tuesdays from 3 – 6PM and be made up of 20 -25 vendors.
Selectmen to consider issuing a notice of hearing to Vafa Ansarifar, owner of Crossroads Tap & Table, to consider discontinuation of his all-alcohol pouring license.
Mr. Quinn recused himself and left the room.
Mr. Parent stated that he is in favor of setting a hearing date to discontinue this license as he believes that the plan Mr. Ansarifar submitted to Mr. Moses does not convince him that the plan will come to fruition any time in the near future. Mr. Moses said that he believes that Mr. Ansarifar is committed to his concept and sincere in his willingness to have this work out. He would like to see the Board give him a chance to meet the timeline that he submitted.
Mr. Lucy noted the loss of meals tax revenue that he estimated at $30k - $40K per year. He suggests a cash bond of $2,500 per month each month that Mr. Ansarifar does not meet the projected goal outlined in his report to the Board. Mr. Parent disagreed and said he is still in favor of setting a hearing date.
Mr. Duplisea is not in favor of setting a hearing date and would like to see if he hits any of the milestones he outlined and go from there.
The Board took no action.
Mr. Durant joined the meeting and Mr. Quinn rejoined the meeting.
Selectmen to consider reappointing Peter Feil to the Board of Registrars to a term to expire on March 31, 2020.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to reappoint Peter Feil to the Board of Registrars to a term to expire on March 31, 2020.
Selectmen to consider designating Joan Wordell as the Primary Records Access Officer.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to designate Joan Wordell as the Primary Records Access Officer.
Selectmen to consider designating Dawn Jacobs as the Secondary Records Access Officer.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to designate Dawn Jacobs as the Secondary Records Access Officer.
Selectmen to consider appointing Joan Wordell as Hudson’s local liaison to the Local Review Program for the 2020 Decennial Census.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Joan Wordell as Hudson’s local liaison to the Local Review Program for the 2020 Decennial Census.
Selectmen to consider signing the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hudson Police Superior Officers’ Association /MCOP, Local 433 for July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Hudson Police Superior Officers’ Association /MCOP, Local 433 for July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019.
Selectmen to consider signing their 2016 Annual Report.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to sign their 2016 Annual Report.
Selectmen to consider dedicating the new Police/DPW facility.
The Board took no action on this item as they would like to allow citizens to have input regarding the naming of the facility. This item will be taken up at the Boards next meeting on March 27, 2017.
Selectmen to consider rescinding original non-opposition letter in favor of Manna Wellness and replacing it with a new letter for Temescal Wellness for 252 Coolidge Street.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to rescind the original non-opposition letter in favor of Manna Wellness and replace it with a new letter for Temescal Wellness for 252 Coolidge Street.
Selectmen to consider accepting a donation from Intel Corp. for $3,000 to sponsor the Town’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, second by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation from Intel Corp. in the amount of $3,000 to sponsor the Town’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event.
Selectmen to consider accepting a donation from Intel Corp. for the Jail Diversion Program in Hudson in the amount of $5,000.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board vote 5-0 to accept a donation from Intel Corp. for the Jail Diversion Program in Hudson in the amount of $5,000.
Selectmen to consider approving regulations regarding the use and operation of food trucks in the Town.
After a lengthy discussion and input from all Selectmen as well as local business owners the Board ultimately agreed to table this discussion. The food truck ban is still in effect.
Selectmen to consider approving the amended wording in article 26 on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to amend the wording in Article 26 on the May Town Meeting Warrant.
On a motion my Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to change the following wording in Article 26: DPW be changed to Department of Public Works, Fire be changed to Fire Department and Police Conservation Agent to Police; Conservation Agent. Mr. Durant against.
Mr. Lucy made a motion that the Selectmen authorize the chairman to sign a discharge of mortgage for a mortgage dated May 4, 1999 in the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds, book 28965 page 930. Atty. Cipriano stated that this has to do an old rehab loan that was given out by Community Development in 1999.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to authorize the chairman to sign a discharge of mortgage dated May 4, 1999, Middlesex South Registry of Deeds, book 28965 page930. Mr. Durant opposed.
Due to the impending snow Mr. Quinn reminded residents to shovel out the fire hydrants in the vicinity of their homes.
Mr. Parent asked Mr. Moses what his plan is in regard to how he will work to inform the staff about the Municipal Modernization Act. He explained that he has had meetings and work sessions with department heads and will continue to do so.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
- Executive Session:
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 –March 13, 2017
Bridge report from MassDOT regarding the Houghton Street Bridge over the Assabet River.
Letter from Joan Wordell informing Selectmen of the vacancy on the Trustees of the Benevolent Fund due to the death of Hugo Guidotti.
Press release from HMEFCU regarding merger.
Memo from Tom Moses regarding the Municipal Modernization Act.
Letter to Selectmen from Atty. Christina Duddy. (Confidential Correspondence)
Letter from Xfinity containing Comcast’s Annual Notice.
Document List
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes 02/27/17 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes 02/27/17 |
BOS Office |
Presentation and Map regarding Farmers Market |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo for Peter Feil |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo for Joan Wordell and Dawn Jacobs |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo for Joan Wordell |
BOS Office |
Collective Bargaining Agreement with Hudson Superior Officers’ Association |
BOS Office |
2016 Annual Report |
BOS Office |
Board of Health memo regarding Intel Donation |
BOS Office |
Draft of Food Truck Regulations |
BOS Office |
MassDOT Bridge Report |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding vacancy on Benevolent Funds Committee |
BOS Office |
Press release from HMEFCU |
BOS Office |
Memo from Tom Moses regarding the Municipal Modernization Act |
BOS Office |
Confidential Correspondence from Atty. Christina Duddy to Selectmen |
BOS Office |
Letter from Xfinity containing Comcast’s Annual Notice |
BOS Office |
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