Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes – August 20, 2018
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Parent, Mr. Durant, Mr. Quinn, Mr. Lucy, Mr. Duplisea and Mr. Moses. Also present were Atty. Cipriano and Ms. Vickery.
Public Session Minutes – July 30, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of July 30, 2018.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider issuance of a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Greg Emerson for a birthday party to be held on August 25, 2018 between the hours of 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Greg Emerson for a birthday party to be held on August 25, 2018 between the hours of 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
Selectmen to consider issuing a One-Day Entertainment License to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the Feast of the Lady of Fatima to be held on September 14th from 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM, September 15th from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM and September 16th from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One-Day Entertainment License to the Hudson Portuguese Club for the Feast of the Lady of Fatima to be held on September 14th from 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM, September 15th from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM and September 16th from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Selectman to consider Transfer of Ownership of a Class II License for Hatch Motors, LLC, 406 Main Street from Robert Hatch to Brian McNamara.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Transfer of Ownership of a Class II License for Hatch Motors, LLC, 406 Main Street from Robert Hatch to Brian McNamara.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Bryan Amandolare for a celebration to be held on October 6, 2018 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Bryan Amandolare for a celebration to be held on October 6, 2018 between the hours of 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue pending the submittal of a liquor liability insurance certificate.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Zachary Chartrand as temporary Draftsman/Transitman for the DPW at a salary of $36,252, effective August 21, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Zachary Chartrand as temporary Draftsman/Transitman for the DPW at a salary of $36,252, effective August 21, 2018.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Tammy Coughlin as Principal Clerk for the Office of the Treasurer/Collector effective August 17, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Tammy Coughlin as Principal Clerk for the Office of the Treasurer/Collector effective August 17, 2018.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Tammy Coughlin as a temporary part-time employee in the office of the Treasurer/Collector at a rate of $22.64 per hour, effective August 21, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Tammy Coughlin as a temporary part-time employee in the office of the Treasurer/Collector at a rate of $22.64 per hour, effective August 21, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to create a Special Municipal position in the office of the Treasurer/Collector.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Kathleen Brennan as a temporary part-time employee in the office of the Treasurer/Collector at a rate of $19.36 per hour, effective August 21, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Kathleen Brennan as a temporary part-time employee in the office of the Treasurer/Collector at a rate of $19.36 per hour, effective August 21, 2018.
Selectmen to note the resignation of William Mulvey as the Town’s Sealer of Weights and Measures, effective immediately.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of William Mulvey as the Town’s Sealer of Weights and Measures, effective immediately.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Kyle Cullen as Communications Dispatcher for the Police Department, effective August 22, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Kyle Cullen as Communications Dispatcher for the Police Department, effective August 22, 2018.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Adelaide Saragian as Traffic Supervisor for the Police Department at a Grade NU-B, Step 1, effective August 24, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Adelaide Saragian as Traffic Supervisor for the Police Department at a Grade NU-B, Step 1, effective August 24, 2018.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with New England Seal Coating for the resurfacing of the tennis courts at Riverside Park in the amount of $43.198.00.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of
Selectmen to consider approving Rules and Regulations for Sidewalk Dining.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Rules and Regulations for Sidewalk Dining.
Selectmen to consider applying for a HeatSmart Grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.
Tom Green and Jeanette Millard made a presentation to the Board regarding a HeatSmart Grant. HeatSmart is a state program sponsored by MassCEC (Mass Clean Energy Center) that seeks to increase the use of small-scale clean heating and cooling technologies in participating communities and help to lower installation price for participants.
Mr. Green is requesting the Selectmen’s support for the Town to participate in the program and that the Board appoint Mr. Moses as the Town’s municipal representative.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Moses as the Town’s Municipal representative for the program and also send a letter of support on behalf of the Board.
Selectmen to consider accepting a donation to the Hudson Public Library from the Mark Poplin Family Trust in the amount of $29,601.00.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the donation to the Hudson Public Library from the Mark Poplin Family Trust in the amount of $29,601.00.
Selectmen to discuss the proposed amendment to the C-1 Downtown Zoning District.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the amendment to the C-1 Downtown Zoning District.
Selectmen to discuss the proposed Marijuana Industrial Overlay District.
Ms. Johnson updated the Board on the proposed district and stated that she has created a draft warrant article. Mr. Parent would like the language to be clear that this district is just for the manufacture and cultivation. Mr. Lucy suggested that all the use guidelines comply with state law and the law should be cited in the by-law. The Board agreed.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0-1 to move forward with a warrant article for a Marijuana Industrial Overlay District given the guidelines discussed. Mr. Durant abstained.
Greg Opp, 109 Ft Meadow Drive explained that he had recently attended a meeting of the Hudson Municipal Light Board. At that meeting he read a statement in support of the under the street route for the Eversource project. He stated that he feels that Hudson Light and Power has been too neutral with regard to the issue. He wanted to let the Board know that he is actively encouraging citizens to write to HLP in favor of underground route.
Mr. Quinn stated that he has noticed more and more people parking on sidewalks. He wanted to remind people that sidewalks are not for parking.
Mr. Parent stated that the U12 Hudson Baseball Team did very well at the Kal Ripken World Series.
Mr. Parent asked for an update regarding the HUD-TV transmission. Mr. Moses stated that Valley Communications will come in to evaluate procedures and equipment in order to improve the quality of the transmission. Ellen Schuck explained all of the technical issues to the Board and assured the Board that they are working toward improving the broadcast.
- 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 August 20, 2018.
Selectmen to discuss strategy regarding pending litigation, 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 discuss strategy with respect to litigation, which demonstrably likely, and that an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the potential litigation position of the Town, by its Board of Selectmen, and the Chair so declares and to seek the continuing advice of legal counsel.
The Board voted 5-0, by roll call, to enter into executive session, not to return to public session
Document List – August 20, 2018
Document |
Location |
License application – One Day Pouring (2) |
BOS Office |
License application – One Day Entertainment |
BOS Office |
License application – Transfer of Ownership |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo – Zachary Chartrand, Tammy Coughlin, Kathleen Brennan Adelaid Saragian |
BOS Office |
Resignation memo – Tammy Coughlan, William Mulvey, Kyle Cullen |
BOS Office |
Contract with New England Seal Coating |
BOS Office |
Sidewalk Dining Rules and Regulations |
BOS Office |
HeatSmart grant presentation |
BOS Office |
Donation memo – Poplin Family |
BOS Office |
Notice from Xfinity regarding beIN Sports Programming |
BOS Office |
MAPC letter regarding municipal elections |
BOS Office |
Comment letter on draft guidance on Host Community Agreements |
BOS Office |
Alcohol quota report |
BOS Office |
HUD-TV transmission update |
BOS Office |
Route 15: Hudson flyer |
BOS Office |
Housing Authority financial statements |
BOS Office |
Forest Ave. bridge report |
BOS Office |
Letters from residents of Green & Florence Streets |
BOS Office |
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