Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes – January 22, 2018
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 Minutes – January 8, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of January 8, 2018.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approval of Fortune Teller/Tarot Card Reading License to Hollie Kiley between the hours of 10:00AM – 7:00PM.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a Fortune Teller/Tarot Card Reading License to Hollie Kiley between the hours of 10:00AM – 7:00PM.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Dustin Scott for a birthday party to be held on January 27, 2018 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Dustin Scott for a birthday party to be held on January 27, 2018 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointment of Daniel R. Iacovelli as a full-time W-2 Laborer for the DPW at a rate of $20.87/hour, effective January 23, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Daniel R. Iacovelli as a full-time W-2 Laborer for the DPW at a rate of $20.87/hour, effective January 23, 2018.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Brian Gellerstein as a member of the Hudson Cultural Council effective immediately.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Brian Gellerstein as a member of the Hudson Cultural Council effective immediately.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Manuel Chaves from the Finance Committee effective immediately.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Manuel Chaves from the Finance Committee effective immediately.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointment of Katie Cohen as a temporary Chair Yoga Instructor for the Senior Center at a rate of $65.00.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Katie Cohen as a temporary Chair Yoga Instructor for the Senior Center at a rate of $65.00.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign complete ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan with the Massachusetts Office of Disability.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted to approve and authorize the signing of the complete ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan with the Massachusetts Office of Disability.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with JM Goldson for the survey and inventory of historic properties and resources in Town in the amount of $20,000.
On a motion by Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with JM Goldson for the survey and inventory of historic properties and resources in Town in the amount of $20,000.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with F.G. Sullivan Drilling Co. Inc. for the installation of a 24” X 36” gravel packed well located at the Chestnut Well #1 site in the amount of $254,437.00.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with F.G. Sullivan Drilling Co. Inc. for the installation of a 24” X 36” gravel packed well located at the Chestnut Well #1 site in the amount of $254,437.00.
Selectmen to consider approval of a Recreational Marijuana by-law.
Mr. Hunter explained that at its last meeting the Board asked him, along with Town Counsel, to redraft the by-law to only include the LCI District. Mr. Lucy stated that the by-law is not enough and will not result in a retail marijuana store.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded Mr. Durant, the Board voted 3-1-1 to recommend the submission of the Recreational Marijuana by-law for the May Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Lucy opposed, Mr. Quinn abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of Winter Parking Regulations along Highland Park Avenue.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to insert the following language, to not allow parking, into Article IV, section 2 of the Town of Hudson’s Traffic Rules & Regulations:
Highland Park Avenue
On the easterly side from Coolidge Street to Teresa Drive from November 15th through April 1st.
Selectmen to approval and authorization to sign a grant from the MetroWest Health Foundation for the Hudson Health Department and the Senior Center in the amount of $30,000.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a grant from the MetroWest Health Foundation for the Hudson Health Department and the Senior Center in the amount of $30,000.
Selectmen to accept a donation for the Youth Substance Abuse Program in the amount of $40 in memory of Matthew Holmes from Brett and Elizabeth Jackson.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation for the Youth Substance Abuse Program in the amount of $40 in memory of Matthew Holmes from Brett and Elizabeth Jackson.
Selectmen to consider the Town’s Traffic Rules and Regulations by removing the taxicab parking space on Felton Street and re-designating the space for general on street parking.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to remove the taxicab parking space on Felton Street and re-designating the space for general on street parking.
Selectmen to conduct FY 2019 Budget Hearings:
Department |
Dept. # |
Tab # |
Amount Requested |
Motion |
Seconded |
Vote |
Budget & Capital Plan |
|
|
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|
|
Capital Plan |
|
4 |
$1,228,736 |
Parent |
Durant |
5-0 |
Fire Department |
2200 |
18 |
$3,243,273 |
Parent |
Durant |
5-0 |
Police Department |
2100 |
17 |
$3,593,295 |
Parent |
Durant |
5-0 |
Recreation & Park Commission |
6300 |
25 |
$382,759 |
Parent |
Quinn |
5-0 |
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Town Issues:
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of January 22, 2018.
Selectmen to meet in Executive Session to discuss pending litigation, value of real property, 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 meet in Executive Session to discuss and conduct contract negotiations with the Executive Assistant.
The Board voted 5-0, by roll call, to enter into executive session, not to return to public session.
Document List – January 22, 2018
Document |
Location |
Public session minutes - 01/22/18 |
BOS Office |
License application – Hollie Kiley |
BOS Office |
License application – Dustin Scott |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo – Daniel Iacovelli, Katie Cohen |
BOS Office |
Resignation memo – Brian Gellerstin, Manuel Chaves |
BOS Office |
Transition Plan – MOD |
BOS Office |
Contract – JM Goldson |
BOS Office |
Contract - F G Sullivan Drilling |
BOS Office |
Recreation Marijuana By-Law |
BOS Office |
Parking memo – Highland Park Ave , Felton Street |
BOS Office |
Metrowest Health Foundation Grant |
BOS Office |
Donation letter – Brett & Elizabeth Jackson |
BOS Office |
2018 Mosquito Control Project Commission meeting dates |
BOS Office |
Letter from Verizon regarding cable television license |
BOS Office |
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