Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes – May 21, 2018
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Parent, Mr. Durant, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Lucy and Chief Burks. Also present were Ms. Santos and Atty. Cipriano.
Board to elect officers.
Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn nominated Mr. Parent as Chairman and the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Parent as Chairman.
Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn nominated Mr. Durant as Vice Chairman and the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Durant as Vice Chairman.
Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy nominated Mr. Quinn as Clerk and the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Quinn as Clerk of the Board.
Public Session Minutes – April 23, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of April 23, 2018.
Public Session Minutes – May 7, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of May 7, 2018. Mr. Lucy abstained.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider granting One-Day Entertainment license to St. Michael’s Church for a Brazilian Feast to be held on June 30, 2018 from 5:00PM – 10:00 PM in the church parking lot.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, 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 June 30, 2018 from 5:00PM – 10:00 PM in the church parking lot.
Selectmen to consider granting One-Day Entertainment and Transient Vendor licenses to the Hudson Farmers Market for its Farmer’s Market to be held Tuesdays from June 26 – October 2, 2018 from 3-8 PM in the front of Town Hall.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant a One-Day Entertainment and Transient Vendor licenses to the Hudson Farmers Market for its Farmer’s Market to be held Tuesdays from June 26 – October 2, 2018 from 3-8 PM in the front of Town Hall.
Selectmen to consider granting Out Door Live Entertainment Licenses to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the following dates/events:
Date |
Time |
Event |
May 25, 2018 – Friday |
7:00PM-11:00PM |
Holy Ghost Feast |
May 26, 2018 – Saturday |
7:00PM-11:00PM |
Holy Ghost Feast |
May 27, 2018 – Sunday |
2:00PM-9:00PM |
Holy Ghost Feast |
June 22, 2018 – Friday |
7:00PM-11:00PM |
Holy Ghost Feast |
June 23, 2018 – Saturday |
7:00PM-11:00PM |
Holy Ghost Feast |
June 24, 2018– Sunday |
2:00PM-9:00PM |
Holy Ghost Feast |
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to grant Out Door Live Entertainment license to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the events listed above.
June 10, 2018 – Sunday |
11:00 AM-7:00 PM |
Private Event |
July 21, 2018 – Saturday |
2:00PM-11:00PM |
Private Event |
August 4, 2018 – Saturday |
2:00PM-11:00PM |
Private Event |
August 11, 2018 - Saturday |
2:00PM-11:00PM |
Private Event |
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant Out Door Live Entertainment license to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the events listed above.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointment of Acting Fire Chief Steven Geldart to the position of Fire Chief effective May 22, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Acting Fire Chief Steven Geldart to the position of Fire Chief effective May 22, 2018.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointment of Michael Parker as Acting Deputy Fire Chief effective May 22, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Michael Parker as Acting Deputy Fire Chief effective May 22, 2018.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointment of Matthew LaBossiere as Temporary Full Time Lieutenant for the Fire Department effective May 22, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Matthew LaBossiere as Temporary Full Time Lieutenant for the Fire Department effective May 22, 2018.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointment of Sarah Worrest to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Sarah Worrest to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointment of Jennifer Finn to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Jennifer Finn to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointment of Ellen King to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Ellen King to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020.
Selectmen to consider approving the appointment of John Howland as a W-2 Laborer for the Department of Public Works, effective May 22, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of John Howland as a W-2 Laborer for the Department of Public Works, effective May 22, 2018.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointments of Zack Burgess, Zachary Chartrand, John Craig III, William Coffey, Sarge Francolini and Cody Delvecchio as Summer Laborers for the Department of Public Works at a rate of $11.00 per hour, effective May 22, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments of Zack Burgess, Zachary Chartrand, John Craig III, William Coffey, Sarge Francolini and Cody Delvecchio as Summer Laborers for the Department of Public Works at a rate of $11.00 per hour, effective May 22, 2018.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with CAP Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $11,555.00 for purchase of Turbidity Meters for the Water Treatment Plant.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with CAP Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $11,555.00 for purchase of Turbidity Meters for the Water Treatment Plant.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with New England Water Distribution Services, LLC in the amount $5,580.00 for a Town-wide water leak detection survey.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with New England Water Distribution Services, LLC in the amount $5,580.00 for a Town-wide water leak detection survey.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Elm Electrical in the amount of $94,545.00 for the pump station alarm upgrades.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Elm Electrical in the amount of $94,545.00 for the pump station alarm upgrades.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Equipment East, LLC in the amount of $5,600.00 for the purchase of a reversible plate compactor.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Equipment East, LLC in the amount of $5,600.00 for the purchase of a reversible plate compactor.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign an agreement with MassDOT for a subsidy payment for the Metro West Regional Transit Authority Bus.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of an agreement with MassDOT for a subsidy payment for the Metro West Regional Transit Authority Bus.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Colonial Ford of Marlborough in the amount of $7,125 for repairs to repairs to a Public Works Truck.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Colonial Ford of Marlborough in the amount of $7,125 for repairs to repairs to a Public Works Truck.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Woodard and Curran for the design, bidding and construction oversight for water main work on Marlborough Street in the amount of $97,000.
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 Woodard and Curran for the design, bidding and construction oversight for water main work on Marlborough Street in the amount of $97,000.
Selectmen to consider award and authorization to sign various contracts for FY2019 Materials for the Department of Public Works.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of various contracts for FY2019 Materials for the Department of Public Works.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Putnam Pipe Corporation in the amount of $10,715.29 for the purchase of fire hydrants in various parts of Town.
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 Putnam Pipe Corporation in the amount of $10,715.29 for the purchase of fire hydrants in various parts of Town.
Selectmen to consider accepting $5,600 in donations toward the Recreation Department’s Annual Golf Tournament and Fishing Derby from various local businesses.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to accept $5,600 in donations toward the Recreation Department’s Annual Golf Tournament and Fishing Derby from various local businesses.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Town Issues:
Mr. Lucy stated that the sidewalk and the curb at the corner of Forest Ave and John Robinson Road is damaged and there are currently cones there. He asked if this is scheduled to be fixed. Mr. Ryder said is should be done within a week and a half.
Mr. Lucy noted that the vehicles have been removed from 38 Laurel Drive. He asked when the rest of the junk will be removed. He asked that someone have an answer for the next meeting.
Mr. Lucy congratulated the Business Improvement District for their first event.
Mr. Quinn informed the Board that he has been approached by a Stow resident who is interested in donating 12 acres of land along the Assabet River to the Town. The current owner would like to see it used for a dog park.
Mr. Duplisea congratulated all those that have recently been elected or reelected. He also thanked all those who have served.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted to note the correspondence of its meeting of May 21, 2018.
Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of May 21, 2018 at 7:40 PM.
Document List – May 21, 2018
Document |
Location |
Public session minutes – 04/23/18 & 05/07/18 |
BOS Office |
License application for Brazilian Feast |
BOS Office |
License application for Farmer’s Market |
BOS Office |
License application for Hudson Portuguese Club |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo for Chief Geldart, Michael Parker, Matthew LaBossiere, Sarah Worrest, Jennifer Finn, Ellen King, John Howland, Zack Burgess, Zachary Chartrand, John Craig, William Coffey, Sarge Francolini and Cody Delvecchio |
BOS Office |
Contract with CAP Environmental |
BOS Office |
Contract with New England Water Distribution Services |
BOS Office |
Contract with Elm Electrical |
BOS Office |
Contract with Equipment East |
BOS Office |
Agreement with MWRTA |
BOS Office |
Contract with Woodard and Curran |
BOS Office |
Contracts for FY 19 Materials for DPW |
BOS Office |
Donation Memo |
BOS Office |
Xfinity TV changes |
BOS Office |
Comments of draft NPDES permit regarding discharges into the Assabet River |
BOS Office |
MMA letter regarding budget amendments |
BOS Office |
Comcast financial balance sheet |
BOS Office |
Invitation to girl scouts award ceremony |
BOS Office |
Letter from National Grid regarding its yearly operational plan |
BOS Office |
Invitation to walk in annual Memorial Day Parade |
BOS Office |
Memo from Executive Assistant regarding a revocable license fee |
BOS Office |
Confidential correspondence from Executive Assistant |
BOS Office |
MassHousing letter regarding Planning for Housing Production grant |
BOS Office |
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