MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
February 26, 2018
19 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: John Parent, Scott Duplisea, James Quinn, Joseph Durant, Fred Lucy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of February 5, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of February 5, 2018. Mr. Duplisea abstained.
Yes: Durant, Lucy, Parent, QuinnAbstained: Duplisea
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of February 5, 2018. Mr. Duplisea abstained..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of February 5, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the Executive Session minutes of February 5, 2018.
The minutes give the count as 3-0-2 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the Executive Session minutes of February 5, 2018..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Continue the public hearing to a date at which both parties have come to an agreement
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing to a date at which both parties have come to an agreement.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing to a date at which both parties have come to an agreement..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Issue an All Alcohol Pouring License from Crusty Ventures, Inc. d/b/a/ Conico, Alejandro Lopez Owner, at 10-12 Main Street
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0-1 to issue an All Alcohol Pouring License from Crusty Ventures, Inc. d/b/a/ Conico, Alejandro Lopez Owner, at 10-12 Main Street. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Lucy, ParentAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0-1 to issue an All Alcohol Pouring License from Crusty Ventures, Inc. d/b/a/ Conico, Alejandro Lopez Owner, at 10-12 Main Street. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Licenses
Issue a One Day Entertainment License to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Hudson Arts Fest to be held downtown on May 5, 2018, rain date May 6, 2018, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM....
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to issue a One Day Entertainment License to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Hudson Arts Fest to be held downtown on May 5, 2018, rain date May 6, 2018, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Lucy, ParentAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to issue a One Day Entertainment License to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Hudson Arts Fest to be held downtown on May 5, 2018, rain date May 6, 2018, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Contracts
Approve and authorizing the signing of a contract with Attorney William H. Solomon for professional legal services to be performed in relation to the cable television license renewal processes...
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorizing the signing of a contract with Attorney William H. Solomon for professional legal services to be performed in relation to the cable television license renewal processes with Verizon New England, Inc. and Comcast of Massachusetts at a rate of $180.00 per hour.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorizing the signing of a contract with Attorney William H. Solomon for professional legal services to be performed in relation to the cable television license renewal processes with Verizon New England, Inc. and Comcast of Massachusetts at a rate of $180.00 per hour..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Approve and authorizing the signing of a contract with Attorney William August for assisting with ascertainment of professional legal services to be performed in relation to the cable television...
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorizing the signing of a contract with Attorney William August for assisting with ascertainment of professional legal services to be performed in relation to the cable television license renewal processes with Verizon New England, Inc. and Comcast of Massachusetts at a rate of $180.00 per hour.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorizing the signing of a contract with Attorney William August for assisting with ascertainment of professional legal services to be performed in relation to the cable television license renewal processes with Verizon New England, Inc. and Comcast of Massachusetts at a rate of $180.00 per hour..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the South Street Rotary Connect Project in the amount of $1,200,000
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the South Street Rotary Connect Project in the amount of $1,200,000.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the South Street Rotary Connect Project in the amount of $1,200,000..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Walker Wellington for a Vaughn sewer pump for the WWTF in the amount of $19,100.00
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 Walker Wellington for a Vaughn sewer pump for the WWTF in the amount of $19,100.00.
From the minutes
“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 Walker Wellington for a Vaughn sewer pump for the WWTF in the amount of $19,100.00..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
General
Authorize the Chairman to sign the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with CPI Radant Technologies Division, Inc. Selectmen to consider signing the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Chairman to sign the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with CPI Radant Technologies Division, Inc. Selectmen to consider signing the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Chairman to sign the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with CPI Radant Technologies Division, Inc. Selectmen to consider signing the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Sponsor article # 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 29 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to sponsor article # 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 29 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant,
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to sponsor article # 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 29 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant,.” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Sponsor article 7 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-1 to sponsor article 7 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Lucy opposed.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Parent, QuinnNo: Lucy
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-1 to sponsor article 7 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Lucy opposed..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Sponsor article 18 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0-1 to sponsor article 18 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Durant abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Lucy, Parent, QuinnAbstained: Durant
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0-1 to sponsor article 18 on the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant. Mr. Durant abstained..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Sign the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to sign the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to sign the May 2018 Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Accept the check in the amount of $142,231.80 from Benderson Development for the Conservation Commission to be spent at its discretion
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the check in the amount of $142,231.80 from Benderson Development for the Conservation Commission to be spent at its discretion.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to accept the check in the amount of $142,231.80 from Benderson Development for the Conservation Commission to be spent at its discretion..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Amend amending the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations by removing the taxicab parking space on the northeasterly-most space in the South Street Parking Lot
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to amend amending the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations by removing the taxicab parking space on the northeasterly-most space in the South Street Parking Lot.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to amend amending the Town's Traffic Rules and Regulations by removing the taxicab parking space on the northeasterly-most space in the South Street Parking Lot..” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Authorize the Chairman to sign a membership letter to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities and the World Health Organization of Age- Friendly Cities and Communities
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0-1 to authorize the Chairman to sign a membership letter to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities and the World Health Organization of Age- Friendly Cities and Communities. Mr. Lucy abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Parent, QuinnAbstained: Lucy
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0-1 to authorize the Chairman to sign a membership letter to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities and the World Health Organization of Age- Friendly Cities and Communities. Mr. Lucy abstained..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of February 26, 2018
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of February 26, 2018.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of February 26, 2018..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Lucy)
Adjourn
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of February 26, 2018 at 9:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn its meeting of February 26, 2018 at 9:00 PM..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Durant)
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