Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes – October 15, 2018
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Parent, Mr. Durant, Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Lucy, Mr. Quinn and Mr. Moses. Also present were Atty. Cipriano and Ms. Vickery.
Public session minutes: September 24, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of September 24, 2018.
Executive session minutes: September 24, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session minutes of September 24, 2018.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM:
- Licenses:
Selectmen to consider approving Stephanie Tomlin as new manager and change of officers/directors for Hudson-Concord Lodge of Elks #959 located at 91 Park Street.
Mr. Lucy noted an email the Board received from Joe Marinelli, an abutter to the Elks. In his letter he states that the last time the Elks was before the Board for an approval it was agreed that the Elks management team would work with neighbors and keep communication open with them. However this is not happening. Mr. Lucy cautioned Ms. Tomlin that it is important that she do so.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve Stephanie Tomlin as new manager and change of officers/directors for Hudson-Concord Lodge of Elks #959 located at 91 Park Street.
Selectmen to consider approval of a One Day Beer & Wine Pouring License to Steven Santos, Hudson Park Commission/ Division of Recreation from 3:30PM to 8:30PM for the 21st Annual Pumpkin Fest to be held on October 20, 2018 at the Riverside Park grounds.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One Day Beer & Wine Pouring License to Steven Santos, Hudson Park Commission/ Division of Recreation from 3:30PM to 8:30PM for the 21st Annual Pumpkin Fest to be held on October 20, 2018 at the Riverside Park grounds.
Selectmen to consider approval of an Entertainment License to Steven Santos, Hudson Park Commission/ Division of Recreation from 8:00 AM to 10:00PM for the 21st Annual Pumpkin Fest to be held on October 20, 2018 at the Riverside Park grounds.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an Entertainment License to Steven Santos, Hudson Park Commission/ Division of Recreation from 8:00 AM to 10:00PM for the 21st Annual Pumpkin Fest to be held on October 20, 2018 at the Riverside Park grounds.
Selectmen to consider issuing a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to Humphrey’s Family Christmas Trees at 31 Washington Street from November 23, 2018 to December 24, 2018 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to Humphrey’s Family Christmas Trees at 31 Washington Street from November 23, 2018 to December 24, 2018 between 9:00AM - 9:00PM.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Adam Bernstein for a 40th birthday party to be held on December 1, 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. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Adam Bernstein for a 40th birthday party to be held on December 1, 2018 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Amy Margagnoni for a birthday party to be held on November 17, 2018 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Amy Margagnoni for a birthday party to be held on November 17, 2018 between the hours of 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue.
Selectmen to consider issuance of a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Charlie Bacon for a Halloween party to be held on October 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. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a One–Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Charlie Bacon for a Halloween party to be held on October 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 signing Police Chief’s employment contract.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 3-1-1 to sign the Police Chief’s employment contract. Mr. Lucy against, Mr. Quinn abstained.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Mary Gallagher as Principal Clerk for the Collector’s Office at a Grade 9, Step 5, effective October 16, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Mary Gallagher as Principal Clerk for the Collector’s Office at a Grade 9, Step 5, effective October 16, 2018.
Selectmen to consider approval of the temporary appointment of Kathleen Brennan as Senior Clerk in the Town Clerk’s Office at a rate of $19.12 per hour, effective November 1, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the temporary appointment of Kathleen Brennan as Senior Clerk in the Town Clerk’s Office at a rate of $19.12 per hour, effective November 1, 2018.
Selectmen to note the retirement of Alfred Barese Jr. as Police Officer for the past 33 years.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Alfred Barese Jr. as Police Officer for the past 33 years.
Selectmen to approve the appointment of Jane Gordon to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Jane Gordon to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020.
Selectmen to approve the appointment of Stephanie Plourde-Simard to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Stephanie Plourde-Simard to the Hudson Cultural Council for a term to expire on December 31, 2020.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Weston & Sampson for the design services for the Centennial Beach Renovation Project in the amount of $100,000.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Weston & Sampson for the design services for the Centennial Beach Renovation Project in the amount of $100,000.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Woodard & Curran for the pilot testing and engineering for the Chestnut Well Water Treatment Plant upgrades in the amount of $65,000.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran for the pilot testing and engineering for the Chestnut Well Water Treatment Plant upgrades in the amount of $65,000.
Selectmen to consider signing a notice of waiver of rights and non-exercise of option to purchase property shown on Assessors Map 72 Parcel #14 pursuant to MGL Chapter 61A at the asking price of $315,000.
Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, moved that a vote on this be deferred until the Board’s meeting of November 5th. Mr. Parent stated that the Community Preservation Committee along with the Town needs to evaluate this request. He would like Linda Ghiloni to work with Pam Helinek and the Planning Board to seek advice on the Town exercising its right of first refusal on purchasing the property. He then asked that Town Counsel do the following; review the purchase and sales agreement, confirm that agreement is in compliance with MGL 61A section 14 and there are no contingencies within the agreement, what is the timeframe for action, must the right be exercised within 120 and would this require an appraisal. Mr. Lucy noted that the applicant
is proposing to carve out a 6,000 square foot parcel out of a 9.8 acre parcel, he asked if this is permissible under MGL 61A.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to defer this item until November 5, 2018.
Selectmen to consider opening the Town Meeting Warrant to see if the Town will vote to appropriate $150,000 from the General Stabilization Fund for the purpose of replacing the boilers, water tanks and associated equipment and to provide Fire Headquarters with temporary heat or an alternate location during construction.
Mr. Moses explained that one of the boilers at the fire station has been inoperable for approximately four years and the second boiler has recently stopped working as well. The building is currently without heat. Mr. Moses is requesting that the warrant be opened in order to secure the funds to remedy the situation. Chief Geldart also spoke regarding the need for the boilers and provided the Board with a detailed explanation.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to open the Town Meeting Warrant to see if the Town will vote to appropriate $150,000 from the General Stabilization Fund for the purpose of replacing the boilers, water tanks and associated equipment and to provide Fire Headquarters with temporary heat or an alternate location during construction.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Town Issues:
Mr. Lucy requested an update regarding the house at the corner of Forest Ave. and John Robinson Road.
Mr. Lucy asked that a change to the by-law 5.2 which allows for the operation of a business within a residential home. One of the uses is for a beautician and he is asking that spray tanning be added to the definition of uses in this section of the by-law.
- Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to note its correspondence of October 15, 2018.
Adjourn:
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of October 15, 2018 at 8:00 PM.
Document List – October 15, 2018
Document |
Location |
Minutes – September 24, 2018 |
BOS Office |
Change of Manager Application – Hudson Elks |
BOS Office |
One day beer/wine application – Steven Santos, Adam Bernstein, Amy Margagnoni, Charlie Bacon |
BOS Office |
Entertainment license application – Steven Santos |
BOS Office |
Christmas tree sales license application |
BOS Office
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Michael Burks employment contract |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo – Mary Gallagher, Kathleen Brennan, Jane Gordon, Stephanie Simard |
BOS Office |
Retirement memo – Alfred Barese |
BOS Office |
Contract – Weston & Sampson, Woodard & Curran |
BOS Office |
Right of first refusal for Map 72 Parcel 14 |
BOS Office |
DEP notice regarding a statewide recycling education initiative |
BOS Office |
FY20 Budget hearing schedule |
BOS Office |
Comcast Government Relations contact information |
BOS Office |
2018 MPO absentee ballot |
BOS Office |
Letter from Ernest Houle regarding electing municipal representatives |
BOS Office |
Boston MPO 2020-2024 Transportation Improvement Plan |
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