Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes – August 14, 2017
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Parent, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Lucy, Mr. Durant and Chief Burks. Also present were Attorney Cipriano and Ms. Santos.
Public Session Minutes July 31, 2017
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Public Session Minutes of July 31, 2017.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct hearing on an application to erect a new utility pole on Brigham Street.
Mr. Parent explained that the DPW is requesting these poles be installed by Hudson Light & Power to extend the alarm system back to the DPW in case of pump failure.
Ian Mead, 245 Brigham Street stated that the pole is being placed on an easement on his property. He noted that he understands the purpose of the project and is supportive of it. His concern is for the existing vegetation and has spoken with the Director and Assistant Director and they have been very understanding.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn the Board voted 5-0 to approve the application to erect a new utility pole on Brigham Street.
After the Public Hearing for Harriman Street the Selectmen voted to rescind the previous approval, opting to continue the hearing.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to rescind the approval of an application to erect a new utility pole on Brigham Street.
Selectmen to conduct hearing on an application to erect a new utility pole on Harriman Road.
Brian Hache, 42 Harriman Road and Luis Janeiro, 40 Harriman spoke against installing the pole. They noted that this particular neighborhood has no poles at all. The proposed location for the pole is directly between 40 and 42 Harriman Road. After a discussion the Board ultimately decided to continue the public hearing for this petition until its next meeting.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to continue the public hearings for installation of utility poles at Brigham Street and Harriman Street to its meeting of August 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM.
Selectmen to consider appointing Jack Hunter as Metropolitan Area Planning Committee Representative (MAPC) to a term to expire on August 26, 2020.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Jack Hunter as Metropolitan Area Planning Committee Representative (MAPC) to a term to expire on August 26, 2020.
Selectmen to consider appointing Kristina Johnson as Alternate Metropolitan Area Planning Committee member to a term to expire on August 26, 2020.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Kristina Johnson as Alternate Metropolitan Area Planning Committee member to a term to expire on August 26, 2020.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Heather L. Thomason as Communications Dispatcher for the Police Department at Grade 10B, Step 1, effective August 18, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Heather L. Thomason as Communications Dispatcher for the Police Department at Grade 10B, Step 1, effective August 18, 2017.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Cory Bishop as Confidential Administrative Assistant for the Police Department at Grade M4, Step 1, effective August 15, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Cory Bishop as Confidential Administrative Assistant for the Police Department at Grade M4, Step 1, effective August 15, 2017.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Ross Hayden as Full Time Firefighter at F-1, effective August 15, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Ross Hayden as Full Time Firefighter at F-1, effective August 15, 2017.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointment of Brain Blais as Full Time Firefighter at F-1, effective August 15, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Brain Blais as Full Time Firefighter at F-1, effective August 15, 2017.
Selectmen to consider appointment of Wardens and Clerks to a term to expire August 31, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Wardens and Clerks to a term to expire August 31, 2018.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Carolyn Murphy as PT Tech Service Librarian, effective July 3, 2017.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Carolyn Murphy as PT Tech Service Librarian, effective July 3, 2017.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Lazaro Paving in the amount of $474,627.00 for the Reconstruction and Reclamation of a Portion of Manning Street (from Cox Street to Main Street).
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an authorize the signing of a contract with Lazaro Paving in the amount of $474,627.00 for the Reconstruction and Reclamation of a Portion of Manning Street (from Cox Street to Main Street).
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Lazaro Paving in the amount of $424,177.58 for the Reconstruction and Reclamation of Birchwood Road, Cherry Street, and Lamson Avenue.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a) a contract with Lazaro Paving in the amount of $424,177.58 for the Reconstruction and Reclamation of Birchwood Road, Cherry Street, and Lamson Avenue.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Hi-Way Safety Systems in the amount of $50,659.90 for Traffic Line Painting and Markings.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Hi-Way Safety Systems in the amount of $50,659.90 for Traffic Line Painting and Markings.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Insituform LLC in the amount of $52,320.00 for Relining of 1,570 LF of Sewer Main at Apsley, and Pope Streets.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Insituform LLC in the amount of $52,320.00 for Relining of 1,570 LF of Sewer Main at Apsley, and Pope Streets.
Town Issues:
Mr. Quinn stated that he has observed vehicles passing the buses that are loading students onto the buses in front of the Darnell School on South Street. He said often notices cars not stopping when the stop sign is out on the bus. We asked if this could be taken up at ITC. Chief Burks believes that if the bus driver left a space between him and the vans the stop sign would be much more visible.
Mr. Parent stated that at some point he would like to begin discussions regarding the zoning for retail marijuana sales. They could also look into a moratorium or even exclusion. He did note that this will not come in to effect until July of 2018. Mr. Lucy noted that based on recent legislation Towns cannot impose a moratorium.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of August 14, 2017.
Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of August 14, 2017 at 8:30 PM.
Document List – August 14, 2017
Document |
Location |
Public Session Minutes July 31, 2017 |
BOS Office |
Pole Hearing Application – Harrington Road & Brigham Street |
BOS Office |
Appointment Memos – Jack Hunter, Kristina Johnson, Heather Thompson, Cory Bishop, Ross Hayden, Brian Blais, Clerks & Wardens |
BOS Office |
Resignation Memo – Carolyn Murphy |
BOS Office |
Contract with Lazaro Paving |
BOS Office |
Contract with Lazaro Paving |
BOS Office |
Contract with Hi-Way Safety Systems |
BOS Office |
Contract with Insituform LLC |
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Comcast Agreement for Residential Services information update. |
BOS Office |
FEMA correspondence |
BOS Office |
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