Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes – July 30, 2018
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Parent, Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Lucy, Mr. Quinn and Mr. Moses. Also present were Atty. Cipriano and Ms. Vickery.
Public Session Minutes – July 9, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of July 9, 2018.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
Selectmen to conduct a hearing on an application for an All Alcohol Pouring License, Pledge of License, Pledge of Stock and Pledge of Inventory from Welly’s Restaurant, Inc., Welington De-Pinho, Owner d/b/a Welly’s Restaurant located at 23 Main Street and consider issuance of a Common Victualler’s License.
Mr. Quinn recused himself and left the room.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0 to approve an All Alcohol Pouring License, Pledge of License, Pledge of Stock and Pledge of Inventory from Welly’s Restaurant, Inc., Welington De-Pinho, Owner d/b/a Welly’s Restaurant located at 23 Main Street and consider issuance of a Common Victualler’s License.
Mr. Quinn returned.
Selectmen to consider issuing a One-Day Entertainment License to Mary Santi for Hope Fest on August 11, 2018 (rain date September 1, 2018) from 10AM – 4PM to be held at 59 Apsley Street.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a One-Day Entertainment License to Mary Santi for Hope Fest on August 11, 2018 (rain date September 1, 2018) from 10AM – 4PM to be held at 59 Apsley Street.
Selectman to consider Transfer of Ownership of a Common Victualler’s License and change of name from Hudson Creamery to Reasons to be Cheerful, 418 Main from Demetrios Louloudes to Philip Rosenfield.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to Transfer of Ownership of a Common Victualler’s License and change of name from Hudson Creamery to Reasons to be Cheerful, 418 Main from Demetrios Louloudes to Philip Rosenfield.
Selectmen to consider a Transfer of Ownership of a Second Hand Dealer License and change of name from Furniture and More to A Piece of Heaven, LTD, 312 Main Street from Susanne Gabel-Leach to Libbie Siskind. Hours to be changed from 10 AM – 10 PM to 9 AM to 7PM.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to Transfer of Ownership of a Second Hand Dealer License and change of name from Furniture and More to A Piece of Heaven, LTD, 312 Main Street from Susanne Gabel-Leach to Libbie Siskind. Hours to be changed from 10 AM – 10 PM to 9 AM to 7PM.
Selectmen to consider approval of appointments of Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department for 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointments of Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department for 2018.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Mark Terra-Salamao to the Historical Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2021.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointment of Mark Terra-Salamao to the Historical Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2021.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Steven Sharek form the Historical Commission effectively immediately.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Steven Sharek form the Historical Commission effectively immediately.
Selectmen to consider appointment of Wardens and Clerks to a term to expire August 31, 2019.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the appointments of Wardens and Clerks to a term to expire August 31, 2019.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a Community Host Agreement and non-opposition letter for Native Sun Wellness, Inc.
Mr. Lucy stated that this is the same agreement that was offered to Temescal Wellness.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve and authorize the signing of a Community Host Agreement and non-opposition letter for Native Sun Wellness, Inc. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Selectmen to consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District, Inc.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District, Inc.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with BSC Group in the amount of $58,700 for Construction Phase Services related to the South Street Project.
Mr. Johnson updated the Board on the progress of the project.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with BSC Group in the amount of $58,700 for Construction Phase Services related to the South Street Project.
Selectmen to consider signing the Warrant for the State Primary to be held on September 4, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to sign the Warrant for the State Primary to be held on September 4, 2018.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a MassWorks Infrastructure Grant application on behalf of the Town.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a MassWorks Infrastructure Grant application on behalf of the Town.
Selectmen to consider approving sidewalk dining regulations.
After a lengthy discussion the Board agreed to have these regulations reviewed by Town Counsel. The Board took no action at this time.
Selectmen to discuss the proposed Marijuana Manufacturing Overlay District.
Ms. Johnson explained where the proposed locations are for the marijuana manufacturing overlay district. She noted that four locations have been identified. Those locations are the Kane Industrial Park, the area along Bonnozzoli Ave., Brent Drive and the Fox Road area.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to accept the four locations and include them in a warrant article for a Marijuana Manufacturing Overlay District for the November Town Meeting.
Selectmen to consider issuing a Citation to Cole J. Dubois for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a Citation to Cole J. Dubois for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America.
Selectmen to consider issuing a Citation to William F. Lyon, III for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to issue a Citation to William F. Lyon, III for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America.
Robert Jones, 18 Lakeshore Drive informed the Board of an incident that happened on Ft. Meadow Reservoir. The incident involved the current lake commissioner. On July 8th the environmental police were notified of an unregistered boat being operated on the lake. The Commissioner was called to the scene due to his relationship with the boat owner. The Commissioner had been using this unregistered and uninsured boat last year and this year in the performance of his duties. Mr. Jones feels due to this incident he does not feel that the Commissioner can effectively perform his duties and should be removed from his post.
Mr. Lucy stated that the Board should take Mr. Jones’ concerns under advisement and delegate to the EA as it would be his job to pursue an investigation if he feels necessary and take appropriate action at a future time.
The Board all agreed to have Mr. Moses look into this issue.
Mr. Parent noted that the 12U Hudson Baseball team will be attending and participating in the Cal Ripken World Series in Branston Missouri.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0 to accept the correspondence for its meeting of July 30, 2018.
Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn its meeting of July 30, 2018 at 8:45 PM.
Document List – July 30, 2018
Document |
Location |
License application – Welly’s Restaurant, Mary Santi, Reasons to be Cheerful, A Piece of Heaven, LTD. |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo – Rec Dept. seasonal employees, Mark Terra- Salamao, Election Wardens and Clerks |
BOS Office |
Resignation memo for Steven Sharek |
BOS Office |
Community Host Agreement and Non-opposition letter for Native Sun |
BOS Office |
MOU Hudson BID |
BOS Office |
Contract with BSC |
BOS Office |
State Primary Warrant |
BOS Office |
MassWorks Grant |
BOS Office |
Sidewalk dining regulations |
BOS Office |
Proposed marijuana manufacturing overlay district |
BOS Office |
Citation – Cole Dubois, William Lyon |
BOS Office |
Letter to Major General Paul Calvert regarding dedication of Thibault Bridge |
BOS Office |
Email and Board / Committee Interest Card from Dale Dennis |
BOS Office |
Memo regarding recent incident at Ft. Meadow Lake |
BOS Office |
Thank you letter from Gary Murphy |
BOS Office |
EPA’s final after action report for the property located at 15 Broad Street |
BOS Office |
Resolution from MA State Auxiliary for John Parent |
BOS Office |
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