Town of Hudson - Board of Selectmen
Minutes – November 5, 2018
78 Main Street 2nd Floor 7:00 PM
Present were Mr. Parent, Mr. Duplisea, Mr. Durant, Mr. Lucy, Mr. Quinn and Mr. Moses. Also present were Atty. Cipriano and Ms. Vickery.
Public session minutes: October 15, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of October 15, 2018.
- Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Presentation of The Young Hero Award to be presented to Lorena De Freitas Viera of Hudson.
Present for the ceremony were Firefighter Brian Harrington, Jennifer Mieth, State Fire Marshal’s Office, Ms. Sullivan, Ms. Provost, Supt. Rodrigues and members of the School Committee.
Selectmen to conduct hearing on a joint application to:
- relocate one (1) jointly owned pole to a point on the westerly side of Houghton Street approximately fifty seven (57) feet southerly from the center line of Main Street; and
- relocate one (1) jointly owned pole to a point on the easterly side of Houghton Street approximately two hundred forty-six (246) feet southerly from the center line of Main Street; and
- erect one (1) jointly owned pole on the easterly side of Houghton Street at a point approximately one hundred forty-two (142) feet southerly from the center line of Main Street.
Said Petition has been filed by Verizon and Hudson Light & Power.
Present on behalf of Verizon was Bill Wallace.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the joint pole hearing applications.
Selectmen to hold a joint meeting with the School Committee to discuss and vote on the proposed school administration building site.
Present were all current members of the School Committee along with Superintendent Rodrigues. They met to discuss a new location for the school administration building.
Discussions began last year to decide what would be done with the old police station at 62 Packard Street. During the discussions a desire to retain the property as well as to create additional affordable housing seemed to be top choices for the Board. Another issue that arose was the condition of the school administration building. The 120 year old building on Apsley Street is in need of substantial repair and updates. The cost of the repairs came to $1.2 million. Because the cost of repairs exceeded 25% of the valuation of the building the building had to become ADA compliant, this would bring the cost of repairs to $5 million. The required renovations were so that the entire building staff would need to be relocated during the construction
and this cost is not part of the $5 million.
The Town was lucky enough to acquire a grant from MassHousing to look at the administration building and the former police station as to their suitability for affordable housing. The report stated that both properties are potentially suitable for affordable housing. The report went on to say that the best option would be to relocate the administration building to Packard Street and also add an affordable component to the site and use the Apsley Street property strictly for affordable housing as it is more in keeping with the neighborhood.
Mr. Lucy would like a building committee formed to discuss all options. Mr. Quinn stated that he would like to continue the community outreach along with the school committee.
Mr. Duplisea feels that if there is going to be affordable housing at both or either sites the housing authority needs to be part of the process. Mr. Maston expressed his desire to move forward and work cooperatively with the Board.
Mr. Parent stated that the estimate for the new building is $10 million which he thinks needs to be reduced. Mr. Durant underscored the need for the residents to be involved.
Ultimately both Boards decided to slow the process down in order to more thoroughly study the available options.
Selectmen to hold a joint meeting with the School Committee to discuss and vote on the policy update for filling School Committee vacancies.
The Board took no action.
Selectmen to consider issuing a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to Hudson Concord Elks at 91 Park Street from November 23, 2018 to December 24, 2018 between 10:00AM - 9:00PM.
On a motion by M r. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a Christmas Trees & Wreath Sales license to Hudson Concord Elks at 91 Park Street from November 23, 2018 to December 24, 2018 between 10:00AM - 9:00PM.
Selectmen to consider approval of 2019 License renewals for all licensee’s that have met their requirements.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve 2019 License renewals for all licensee’s that have met their requirements.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Alfred Barese as Special Police Officer for the Hudson Police Department.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Alfred Barese as Special Police Officer for the Hudson Police Department.
Selectmen to note the resignation of Glenna Karvoski as a member of the Council on Aging effective immediately.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Glenna Karvoski as a member of the Council on Aging effective immediately.
Selectmen to note the retirement of Deborah Backman from the Hudson Public Library as Library Director, effective February 15, 2019.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of Deborah Backman from the Hudson Public Library as Library Director, effective February 15, 2019.
Selectmen to consider accepting the position of Administrative Secretary for the Hudson Fire Department as non-union Grade M4.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the position of Administrative Secretary for the Hudson Fire Department as non-union Grade M4.
Selectmen to consider approval of the appointment of Lia Anastasopoulos as a part-time clerk in the Inspections Office at a rate of $11.00, effective November 6, 2018.
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve accepting the position of Administrative Secretary for the Hudson Fire Department as non-union Grade M4.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with LLB Architects for designer services for the Senior Center addition/enclosure project in the amount of $25,000.00.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an authorize the signing of a contract with LLB Architects for designer services for the Senior Center addition/enclosure project in the amount of $25,000.00.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Carbon Filtration Systems, Inc. for the replacement filter media for the Gates Pond Treatment Facility in the amount of $14,252.00.
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 Carbon Filtration Systems, Inc. for the replacement filter media for the Gates Pond Treatment Facility in the amount of $14,252.00.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Suez Water Treatment, Inc. for parts for advent filters in the amount of $7,488.14.
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Carbon Filtration Systems, Inc. for the replacement filter media for the Gates Pond Treatment Facility in the amount of $14,252.00.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Univar for liquid sodium bisulfite in the amount of $0.2120 per gallon.
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the signing of a contract with Univar for liquid sodium bisulfite in the amount of $0.2120 per gallon.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Putnam Pipe Corporation for the purchase of six (6) Kennedy K81D fire hydrants in the amount of $11,496.33.
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 Putnam Pipe Corporation for the purchase of six (6) Kennedy K81D fire hydrants in the amount of $11,496.33.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign contracts with various vendors for the snowplowing and snow hauling for the 2018 - 2019 season.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of contracts with various vendors for the snowplowing and snow hauling for the 2018 - 2019 season.
Selectmen to consider approval and authorization to sign a contract with Performance Plumbing for the replacement of two boilers at the Fire Department Headquarters in the amount of $94,288.00.
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 Performance Plumbing for the replacement of two boilers at the Fire Department Headquarters in the amount of $94,288.00.
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.
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0-1 to not exercise the Right of First Refusal on the property shown on Assessors Map 73 Parcel #14 however the Town will reserve any future rights to additional lots on this land and will so notify the seller.
Selectmen to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Program Grant application.
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Executive Assistant to sign the Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Program Grant application.
- Citizens’ Issues:
- Town Issues:
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk:
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the correspondence of November 5, 2018.
Selectmen to discuss I.A.F.F. Local 1713 Fire Union Negotiations to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body.
The Board voted 5-0, by roll call, to enter into executive session, not to return to public session.
Document List – November 5, 2018
Document |
Location |
Public session minutes |
BOS Office |
Executive session minutes |
BOS Office |
Pole petition for Houghton Street |
BOS Office |
License application – Christmas tree sales |
BOS Office |
Yearly license renewal memo |
BOS Office |
Appointment memo – Alfred Barese, Lia Anastasopoulos |
BOS Office |
Retirement memo –Deborah Backman |
BOS Office |
Resignation memo – Glenna Karvoski |
BOS Office |
Administrative Secretary union position memo |
BOS Office |
Contract with LLB Architects |
BOS Office |
Contract with Carbon Filtration Systems, Inc. |
BOS Office |
Contract with Suez Water Treatment, Inc. |
BOS Office |
Contract with Univar |
BOS Office |
Contract with Putnam Pipe Corp. |
BOS Office |
Contract with Performance Plumbing |
BOS Office |
Snow plowing and hauling contracts |
BOS Office |
Downtown Initiative Program grant application |
BOS Office |
Email from Finance Director |
BOS Office |
Letter from MassDOT - Hudson’s Chapter 90 apportionment for FY19 |
BOS Office |
Invitation for BOS to Veteran’s Day ceremonies |
BOS Office |
Letter from Town Counsel regarding Cornell Property |
BOS Office |
Permanent Solution Statement & Report – 29 & 39 Lake Street |
BOS Office |
Confidential correspondence from Town Counsel |
BOS Office |
HUD-TV update from Cameron Ciesluk |
BOS Office |
Letter from Assabet Superintendent - appointment of new school board rep. |
BOS Office |
Letter from CHAPA regarding Esplanade unit for sale |
BOS Office |
Bridge report for Cox Street / Danforth Brook |
BOS Office |
Confidential correspondence from Town Counsel |
BOS Office |
Retiree medical actuarial valuation report |
BOS Office |
Planning Board recommendations for Town Meeting articles |
BOS Office |
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