Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes – June 19, 2017
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Parent, Mr. Durant, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Lucy, Mr. Duplisea and Mr. Moses. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos.
Public Session Minutes: June 5, 2017
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of June 5, 2017 as amended.
Executive Session Minutes: May 30, 2017
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session minutes of May 30, 2017.
Executive Session Minutes: June 1, 2017
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session minutes of June 1, 2017.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct a hearing on an application for the Alteration of Premises for the All Alcohol Pouring License held by the Hudson – Concord Elks located at 91 Park Street.
Present on behalf of the Elks were Barbara Durand (Trustee), Kim Gutheil (Manager) and Bill Hopkins (Secretary).
Mr. Durant and Mr. Duplisea recused themselves and left the room.
Ms. Durant stated that as part of the recent Elks renovation project a deck was built along the side of the building. She noted there will not be a bar or music on the deck. There will not be a point of entry from the outside and the only entrance is through the members lounge. The deck will not stay open passed 10:00 PM on any day of the week.
Ginny Allaby, 100 Park Street spoke against approving the deck. She explained that she has been a good neighbor and understands that the Elks is a good organization however he stated that allowing alcohol on the deck is unacceptable. Ms. Allaby noted that this is a residential area and the Elks is there as part of a special permit and allowing this would have an adverse effect on present and future dwellings in the vicinity and would create a nuisance.
Joe Marinelli, 25 Brigham Street stated that he has put up with a lot over the years in regards to Elks. He gave several examples and noted that in his estimation the Elks takes liberties. He requested that the Board not grant their request.
Mr. Parent stated that there are seven regulations that pertain to patios and outside areas and they have complied with all of them. He stated that the Board does have the option of approval with a condition that it be brought back before the Board if there are complaints or problems. Mr. Parent brought this up as a motion however there was second to his motion.
Mr. Lucy made a motion to deny the request, this was not seconded either.
The Board took no action.
Mr. Durant and Mr. Duplisea returned.
Selectmen to consider granting One-Day Entertainment license to St. Michael’s Church for a Brazilian Feast to be held on July 15, 2017 from 5:00PM – 10:00 PM in the church parking lot.
Ms. Luzia Oliveira spoke on behalf of the Brazilian community and St. Michael’s church. She stated that there would not be any alcohol allowed or served at the feast. They will have a DJ during the feast. Mr. Lucy stated that he believes the neighbors are not aware that there will be a DJ at the event.
Mr. Duplisea suggested that one uniformed detail officer be hired. Mr. Parent stated that he would like this as a condition of approval.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a One-Day Entertainment license to St. Michael’s Church for a Brazilian Feast to be held on July 15, 2017 from 5:00PM – 10:00 PM in the church parking lot with the following condition: A uniformed detail police officer be hired for the event.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointment of Erik Karlson as part-time Maintenance Coordinator Assistant at a rate of $11.00 per hour, effective June 20, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Erik Karlson as part-time Maintenance Coordinator Assistant at a rate of $11.00 per hour, effective June 20, 2017.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointments of Samantha Johnson and Carlina Coleman as a part-time page for the Hudson Public Library at a rate of $11.00 per hour, effective June 20, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments of Samantha Johnson and Carlina Coleman as a part-time page for the Hudson Public Library at a rate of $11.00 per hour, effective June 20, 2017.
Selectmen to consider approving the following job descriptions for activity instructors for the Senior Center - Stretch Break Instructor, Yoga Instructor, Aerobics Instructor, Zumba Instructor, Chair Pilates Instructor and Program Manager for DayBreak.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the following job descriptions for activity instructors for the Senior Center - Stretch Break Instructor, Yoga Instructor, Aerobics Instructor, Zumba Instructor, Chair Pilates Instructor and Program Manager for DayBreak.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointment of Linda Corbin as the fitness program Zumba Instructor at the Senior Center at a rate of $40 per hour (session), effective June 20, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Linda Corbin as the fitness program Zumba Instructor at the Senior Center at a rate of $40 per hour (session), effective June 20, 2017.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointment of Jennifer Davidson as the fitness program Chair Pilates Instructor for the Senior Center at a rate of $65 per hour (session), effective June 20, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Jennifer Davidson as the fitness program Chair Pilates Instructor for the Senior Center at a rate of $65 per hour (session), effective June 20, 2017.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointment of Lisa Gardner as the Program Manager for DayBreak at a rate of $15.00 per hour, effective June 20, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Lisa Gardner as the Program Manager for DayBreak at a rate of $15.00 per hour, effective June 20, 2017.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointment of Sharon McDevitt as fitness program Yoga Instructor, Aerobics Instructor, Stretch Break Instructor all at a rate of $50 per hour (session), effective June 20, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Sharon McDevitt as fitness program Yoga Instructor, Aerobics Instructor, Stretch Break Instructor all at a rate of $50 per hour (session), effective June 20, 2017.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointments of Bryan Carter, Timothy Merrill, Ryan Wardwell, Jacob Wardwell, Stephen Fahey, Bennett Morse, Zack Burgess and Zachary Chartrand as Summer Laborers for the Department of Public Works at a rate of $11.00 per hour, effective June 20, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board vote 5-0 to approve the appointments of Bryan Carter, Timothy Merrill, Ryan Wardwell, Jacob Wardwell, Stephen Fahey, Bennett Morse, Zack Burgess and Zachary Chartrand as Summer Laborers for the Department of Public Works at a rate of $11.00 per hour, effective June 20, 2017.
Selectmen to consider approving the job description for “Confidential Administrative Assistant” for the Hudson Police Department at M4.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the job description for “Confidential Administrative Assistant” for the Hudson Police Department at M4.
Selectmen to consider approve the new job description for “Payroll/Billing Clerk – Part Time” for the Hudson Police Department at an NU-D scale.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the new job description for “Payroll/Billing Clerk – Part Time” for the Hudson Police Department at an NU-D scale.
Selectmen to consider approval of Joseph Fournier as a Special Police Officer for the Hudson Police Department, effective June 20, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve Joseph Fournier as a Special Police Officer for the Hudson Police Department, effective June 20, 2017.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with BCS Group in the amount of $100,000 for the engineering design for the South Street Improvement Project.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with BCS Group in the amount of $100,000 for the engineering design for the South Street Improvement Project. Mr. Durant abstained.
Selectmen to discuss Food Trucks regulations.
Mr. Parent began the discussion by noting that the Board has three options per a memo from Mr. Moses. One would be to make the temporary regulations permanent. Another would be to repeal the temporary regulations and go back to not having any or adopt the regulations drawn up by the committee with the ability to amend some of them. Mr. Lucy stated that he would like to keep the temporary ban but would be open to allowing trucks for a certain amount of times annually in an assigned location.
Mr. Quinn noted that the Historic District Commission does not have any authority over this type of issue however they did weigh in on the issue and stated that they are not in favor of the trucks. Mr. Quinn wants to expand the temporary ban to include all public parking spaces in the Town.
Mr. Duplisea stated that he will not vote in favor of completely banning food trucks in Town. He feels that the regulations can be further refined. Mr. Durant agreed and said he is not comfortable with an outright ban on food trucks and further stated it would be a mistake to be the Town that does ban them.
Mr. Lucy would like to expand the ban to include South Street and Town parking lots off both Main and South Street. He noted that the draft regulations do not address enforcement. Mr. Parent agreed with this and said he would be fine with the regulations if South Street was included in the ban and a fine was added.
Charles Randall, 76 Park Street cited his concern for safety with regard to the food trucks.
After much discussion the Board decided to have the regulations go back to the Committee for revisions based on tonight’s discussion.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a warrant, pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a warrant pursuant to MGL Chapter 140 § 151A of the MGL to capture, confine and, if necessary, euthanize unlicensed dogs in the Town.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorize the Chairman to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the LED Street Light Accelerator Program between Hudson Light and Power and Energy New England.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the LED Street Light Accelerator Program between Hudson Light and Power and Energy New England.
Selectmen to consider accepting a donation from Woodward & Curran in the amount of $200.00 on behalf of the Executive Assistant for a Town Employee function.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation from Woodward & Curran in the amount of $200.00 on behalf of the Executive Assistant for a Town Employee function.
Selectmen to consider accepting a donation from Wright-Pierce in the amount of $200.00 on behalf of the Executive Assistant for a Town Employee function.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation from Wright-Pierce in the amount of $200.00 on behalf of the Executive Assistant for a Town Employee function.
Selectmen to acknowledge receipt of the Letter of Intent from Radant Technologies and to vote to endorse the Tax Increment Financing Agreement in principal and send it to Town Meeting for its approval.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to acknowledge receipt of the Letter of Intent from Radant Technologies and to vote to endorse the Tax Increment Financing Agreement in principal and send it to Town Meeting for its approval.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Town Issues:
Mr. Parent stated that the Washington Street Bridge is scheduled to close on July 5, 2017 for repairs and the closure will last approximately 105 days. Kristina Johnson, Asst. Community Development Director addressed the Board regarding the closure and its impact on the surrounding area. She noted that School Street will become a very heavily traveled road not only for vehicles but also pedestrians. Ms. Johnson is requesting that the entire length of School Street be no parking on both sides. Chief Blood explained that fire apparatus would not be able to pass if this is temporary moratorium is not enacted. The residents will be notified prior to this happening. Both Chief Burks and Chief Blood stated that they will monitor the traffic and its patterns
to facilitate the traffic flow.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to enact the temporary parking ban along both sides of School Street during the closure of the Washington Street Bridge as recommended by the Internal Traffic Committee.
Mr. Quinn explained that on a recent walk along the Tannery Brook he found the stone walls along the water to be in disrepair. Mr. Moses said he would look into this.
Mr. Duplisea requested that the Board begin discussion regarding recreational use of marijuana.
Mr. Durant thanked all of those involved in the recent tribute road race in honor of fallen state trooper Thomas Clardy.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy to note the correspondence of June 19, 2017.
Selectmen 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 5-0, 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.
Selectmen to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation, 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 5-0, by roll call, to enter into executive session, not to return to public session, to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation, 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.
Document List – June 19, 2017
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes – June 5, 2017 |
BOS Office |
Executive Session Minutes – May 30 & June 1, 2017 |
BOS Office |
Alteration of Premises Application – Hudson/Concord Elks |
BOS Office |
One Day Entertainment License Application – Roller Kingdom |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo – Erik Karlson |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo – Samantha Johnson & Carlina Coleman |
BOS Office |
Senior Center Job Descriptions |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo – Linda Corbin |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo – Jennifer Davidson |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo – Lisa Gardener |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo – Sharon McDevitt |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memo – DPW Seasonal |
BOS Office |
Job Description – Confidential Administrative Assistant – HPD |
BOS Office |
Job Description – Payroll/Billing Clerk – HPD |
BOS Office |
Contract with BCS Group |
BOS Office |
Unlicensed Dog Warrant |
BOS Office |
Memorandum of Understanding for LED Lights |
BOS Office |
Letter of Intent – Radant Technologies |
BOS Office |
Letter of congratulations from Gov. Baker to Mr. Duplisea on his recent reelection |
BOS Office |
Letter from Hudson resident citing concern for Eversource Project route |
BOS Office |
Email form MCOA regarding Innovator of the Year Award |
BOS Office |
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