Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes – February 26, 2018
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Parent, Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Durant, Mr. Lucy and Mr. Moses. Also present were Atty. Cipriano and Ms. Santos.
Public Session Minutes – February 5, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of February 5, 2018. Mr. Duplisea abstained.
Executive Session Minutes – February 5, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the Executive Session minutes of February 5, 2018.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct hearing on a joint application to relocate one (1) jointly owned utility pole to a point on the westerly side of Woodrow Street, approximately one hundred forty-five (145) feet southerly from the center line of Main Street. Said Petition has been filed by Verizon and Hudson Light & Power.
Thomas Blicharz was in attendance on behalf of Verizon and explained the proposed work. Alan Davis, 441 Main Street stated that in September they had done pole work in front of his home and had damaged his property and also he noted he had not been notified of the work. He feels the impending work will do further damage to his property. Mr. Lucy suggested continuing the hearing to allow Mr. Davis and Verizon to work together to come to an agreement. The meeting will be at the Davis’ convenience.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing to a date at which both parties have come to an agreement. There is no timeline on this.
Selectmen to conduct a hearing on an application for an All Alcohol Pouring License from Crusty Ventures, Inc. d/b/a/ Conico, Alejandro Lopez Owner, at 10-12 Main Street.
Mr. Quinn recused himself. Atty. Cipriano found that the financial interest disclosed was insubstantial. Mr. Quinn stayed at the table to answer any questions necessary.
Mr. Lucy asked Mr. Lopez how many seats will the restaurant have. Mr. Lopez stated between 100 and 140. The restaurant is located at 10-12 Main Street. Mr. Lopez stated they are hoping to remove a good portion of the wall between # 10 and #12.
Mr. Lucy noted that a proposed restaurant on Main Street has been leasing space for a long time and has not opened. He asked if the lease will have a clause which would direct the tenant to open for business within a certain timeframe. Charles Randall, 76 Park Street is the property owner and he stated that this lease does include language that adds some time constraints for the build out .
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0-1 to issue an All Alcohol Pouring License from Crusty Ventures, Inc. d/b/a/ Conico, Alejandro Lopez Owner, at 10-12 Main Street. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Selectmen to consider issuing a One Day Entertainment License to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Hudson Arts Fest to be held downtown on May 5, 2018, rain date May 6, 2018, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to issue a One Day Entertainment License to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Hudson Arts Fest to be held downtown on May 5, 2018, rain date May 6, 2018, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Attorney William H. Solomon for professional legal services to be performed in relation to the cable television license renewal processes with Verizon New England, Inc. and Comcast of Massachusetts at a rate of $180.00 per hour.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorizing the signing of a contract with Attorney William H. Solomon for professional legal services to be performed in relation to the cable television license renewal processes with Verizon New England, Inc. and Comcast of Massachusetts at a rate of $180.00 per hour.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Attorney William August for assisting with ascertainment of professional legal services to be performed in relation to the cable television license renewal processes with Verizon New England, Inc. and Comcast of Massachusetts at a rate of $180.00 per hour.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorizing the signing of a contract with Attorney William August for assisting with ascertainment of professional legal services to be performed in relation to the cable television license renewal processes with Verizon New England, Inc. and Comcast of Massachusetts at a rate of $180.00 per hour.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorize the signing a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the South Street Rotary Connect Project in the amount of $1,200,000.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the South Street Rotary Connect Project in the amount of $1,200,000.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Walker Wellington for a Vaughn sewer pump for the WWTF in the amount of $19,100.00.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Walker Wellington for a Vaughn sewer pump for the WWTF in the amount of $19,100.00.
Selectmen to consider authorizing the Chairman to sign the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with CPI Radant Technologies Division, Inc.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Chairman to sign the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with CPI Radant Technologies Division, Inc.
Selectmen to consider signing the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to sponsor article # 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 29 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant,
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-1 to sponsor article 7 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Lucy opposed.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0-1 to sponsor article 18 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Durant abstained.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to sign the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant.
Selectmen to accept a check in the amount of $142,231.80 from Benderson Development for the Conservation Commission to be spent at its discretion.
The Selectmen expressed their hope that the Commission come back before the Board to let them know what the funds will be spent on. Mr. Durant and Mr. Quinn stated that they would not want to see these funds used on the east side of Town as the mitigation is for problems that arose from the construction of Highland Commons at Hog Brook and Tripps Pond.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the check in the amount of $142,231.80 from Benderson Development for the Conservation Commission to be spent at its discretion.
Selectmen to consider amending the Town’s Traffic Rules and Regulations by removing the taxicab parking space on the northeasterly-most space in the South Street Parking Lot.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to amend amending the Town’s Traffic Rules and Regulations by removing the taxicab parking space on the northeasterly-most space in the South Street Parking Lot.
Selectmen to consider authorizing the Chairman to sign a membership letter to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities and the World Health Organization of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0-1 to authorize the Chairman to sign a membership letter to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities and the World Health Organization of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities. Mr. Lucy abstained.
Selectmen to discuss the 2017 Pavement Management Study prepared by VHB.
The Pavement Management Study is available on-line at www.townofhudson.org on the Public Works page.
Brian O’Neill, 31 Parmenter Road stated that VHB has recently submitted a NOI to begin a boring and drilling process going from Hudson Light & Power to the Rod and Gun Club on Wilkins Street then taking a right onto the MBTA and continuing into Sudbury. They will be drilling approximately 100 borings ranging from 8 feet to 100 feet deep. The vegetation will be cut along each of the borings. Mr. O’Neill believes it is a conflict of interest to allow VHB, who does a lot of work for the Town, to perform this amount of destruction in our Town.
Mr. O’Neill asked if the Town will attempt to stop this boring project. Mr. Moses stated that he has been working with Eversource to develop a plan to keep the impact to private property minimal and use Town owned property. Mr. Durant asked for a timeline. Ms. Helinek stated that they are proposing to commence work in the spring. She went on to say that the information gained from the test pits will help the EFSB make their final determination.
Mr. O’Neill asked that the Board stop this from happening.
Andy Massa, Michigan Drive asked why new roads in Hudson seem to age quickly. Will the DPW be doing the paving with regard to the pavement management study or will they be subcontracting. Mr. Moses stated that they will be subcontracting.
Atty. Cipriano informed the Board that there will be a public auction on March 20th at 1PM in the Town Hall. Three properties will be up for auction; 325 Central Street, 331 Central Street and 6-8 Summer Street.
Mr. Moses noted that there will be a Selectmen’s meeting next Monday, March 5th at 7:00 PM at the Farley Elementary School to discuss the re-use of the old Police Station. Mr. Lucy asked if a re-use committee has been formed. Mr. Moses said no.
Mr. Parent thanked the Chamber of Commerce for fixing the sign in front of Town Hall. He then congratulated Dianne Cush on her recent certification.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
Mr. Quinn noted a memo regarding the Farmer’s Market. The market will now run from June 26th through October 22nd and they are hoping to discuss options for other locations.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of February 26, 2018.
Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of February 26, 2018 at 9:00 PM.
Document List – February 26, 2017
Document |
Location |
Pole Hearing Application |
BOS Office |
All Alcohol Pouring License Application |
BOS Office |
One Day Entertainment License Application |
BOS Office |
Contract with Atty. William Solomon |
BOS Office |
Contract with Atty. William August |
BOS Office |
Contract with Commonwealth of MA |
BOS Office |
Contract with Walker Wellington |
BOS Office |
TIF Agreement with CPI Radant Technologies |
BOS Office |
Town Meeting Warrant |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding Benderson donation |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding traffic rules and regulations |
BOS Office |
Letter to join AARP |
BOS Office |
Pavement Management Plan |
BOS Office |
Press release – Hudson Public Schools received four STEM Grants |
BOS Office |
Mosquito Control Project budget notification |
BOS Office |
MassDOT Bridge Report |
BOS Office |
Comcast form 500 for 2017 |
BOS Office |
Confidential correspondence from Atty. Cipriano |
BOS Office |
Comcast cable license expiration notice |
BOS Office |
Mid-Year Financial analysis from Executive Assistant |
BOS Office |
Letter regarding changes to the Farmer’s Market |
BOS Office |
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