MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
December 2, 2019
26 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The attendance list does not include Scott Duplisea, who is counted absent.
Present: Joseph Durant, James Quinn, Fred Lucy, John Parent
Absent: Scott Duplisea
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of November 4, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of November 4, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of November 4, 2019..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve the public session minutes of November 18, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of November 18, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the public session minutes of November 18, 2019..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve the executive session minutes of November 4, 2019 (6:30 PM)
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the executive session minutes of November 4, 2019 (6:30 PM). Mr. Lucy abstained.
Yes: Durant, Parent, QuinnAbstained: Lucy
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0-1 to approve the executive session minutes of November 4, 2019 (6:30 PM). Mr. Lucy abstained..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Approve the executive session minutes of November 4, 2019 (7:00 PM)
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the executive session minutes of November 4, 2019 (7:00 PM).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the executive session minutes of November 4, 2019 (7:00 PM)..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Approve a minimum residential factor of 0.8776 which will result in a residential tax rate of $16.61 residential and $33.13 commercial / industrial and approve an excess levy capacity of $786,820
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a minimum residential factor of 0.8776 which will result in a residential tax rate of $16.61 residential and $33.13 commercial / industrial and approve an excess levy capacity of $786,820.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a minimum residential factor of 0.8776 which will result in a residential tax rate of $16.61 residential and $33.13 commercial / industrial and approve an excess levy capacity of $786,820..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Licenses
Approval a change of hours for Ground Effect Brewing Company located at 312 Main Street from 10:30 PM to 12:00 AM Wednesday - Saturday and from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Sunday
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approval a change of hours for Ground Effect Brewing Company located at 312 Main Street from 10:30 PM to 12:00 AM Wednesday - Saturday and from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Sunday.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approval a change of hours for Ground Effect Brewing Company located at 312 Main Street from 10:30 PM to 12:00 AM Wednesday - Saturday and from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Sunday..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Approve a transfer of ownership and change of d/b/a from Wright's Jewelry Inc., owner Lee Dinner to Wright's Jewelry & Design Co., owner Justin Beit and a change of hours to Tuesday - Thursday...
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a transfer of ownership and change of d/b/a from Wright's Jewelry Inc., owner Lee Dinner to Wright's Jewelry & Design Co., owner Justin Beit and a change of hours to Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a transfer of ownership and change of d/b/a from Wright's Jewelry Inc., owner Lee Dinner to Wright's Jewelry & Design Co., owner Justin Beit and a change of hours to Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM..” (Motion: Parent, second: Lucy)
Approve a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Michael Melifonwu for a Birthday Party to be held on February 15, 2020 between the hours of 8:00 PM and 1:00 AM at Roller Kingdom located at 5...
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Michael Melifonwu for a Birthday Party to be held on February 15, 2020 between the hours of 8:00 PM and 1:00 AM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue, subject to the submittal of an insurance certificate.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to approve a One-Day Wine & Malt Pouring License to Michael Melifonwu for a Birthday Party to be held on February 15, 2020 between the hours of 8:00 PM and 1:00 AM at Roller Kingdom located at 5 Highland Park Avenue, subject to the submittal of an insurance certificate..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve the 2020 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the 2020 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the 2020 License renewals for all licensee's that have met their requirements..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Personnel
Approve the promotion of Anthony Andrews from W-6 Crew Leader to a W-7 Water Treatment Facility Chief Mechanic at a rate of $28.89, effective December 3, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the promotion of Anthony Andrews from W-6 Crew Leader to a W-7 Water Treatment Facility Chief Mechanic at a rate of $28.89, effective December 3, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the promotion of Anthony Andrews from W-6 Crew Leader to a W-7 Water Treatment Facility Chief Mechanic at a rate of $28.89, effective December 3, 2019..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
T o approve the appointment of Kyle Sullivan as W-2 Laborer for the DPW at a rate of $21.24, effective December 3, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0t o approve the appointment of Kyle Sullivan as W-2 Laborer for the DPW at a rate of $21.24, effective December 3, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0t o approve the appointment of Kyle Sullivan as W-2 Laborer for the DPW at a rate of $21.24, effective December 3, 2019..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Note the resignation of Gabriel Lopez as Fulltime Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department, effective November 29, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Gabriel Lopez as Fulltime Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department, effective November 29, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to note the resignation of Gabriel Lopez as Fulltime Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department, effective November 29, 2019..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Approve the Fall/Winter 2019-2020 Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the Fall/Winter 2019-2020 Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the Fall/Winter 2019-2020 Seasonal Employees for the Recreation Department..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Approve an updated job description for the position of Reference Technology Librarian
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve an updated job description for the position of Reference Technology Librarian.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve an updated job description for the position of Reference Technology Librarian..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Note a Letter of Commendation for Hudson Police Dispatcher Ethan Holman
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to note a Letter of Commendation for Hudson Police Dispatcher Ethan Holman.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to note a Letter of Commendation for Hudson Police Dispatcher Ethan Holman..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Approve all reappointments of presently serving Board & Committee members except Mr. Durant, Mr. Quinn and Mr. Parent
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to approve all reappointments of presently serving Board & Committee members except Mr. Durant, Mr. Quinn and Mr. Parent.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0 to approve all reappointments of presently serving Board & Committee members except Mr. Durant, Mr. Quinn and Mr. Parent..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Reappoint Mr. Quinn to the Affordable Housing Trust and the Historic District Committee
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0-1 to reappoint Mr. Quinn to the Affordable Housing Trust and the Historic District Committee. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Durant, Lucy, ParentAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 3-0-1 to reappoint Mr. Quinn to the Affordable Housing Trust and the Historic District Committee. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Reappoint Mr. Parent to the Community Preservation Committee and the Affordable Housing Trust
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 3-0-1 to reappoint Mr. Parent to the Community Preservation Committee and the Affordable Housing Trust. Mr. Parent abstained.
Yes: Durant, Lucy, QuinnAbstained: Parent
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 3-0-1 to reappoint Mr. Parent to the Community Preservation Committee and the Affordable Housing Trust. Mr. Parent abstained..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Reappoint Mr. Durant to the Community Preservation Committee
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0-1 to reappoint Mr. Durant to the Community Preservation Committee. Mr. Durant abstained.
Yes: Lucy, Parent, QuinnAbstained: Durant
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0-1 to reappoint Mr. Durant to the Community Preservation Committee. Mr. Durant abstained..” (Motion: Parent, second: Quinn)
Approve the lateral transfer of Firefighter Kyle Schaeffer from the Clinton Fire Department to Hudson, effective December 9, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the lateral transfer of Firefighter Kyle Schaeffer from the Clinton Fire Department to Hudson, effective December 9, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the lateral transfer of Firefighter Kyle Schaeffer from the Clinton Fire Department to Hudson, effective December 9, 2019..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Lucy)
Approve the promotion of Jose Chaves from W-2 Maintenance Laborer to W-6 Crew Leader at a rate of $25.32, effective December 3, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4- to approve the promotion of Jose Chaves from W-2 Maintenance Laborer to W-6 Crew Leader at a rate of $25.32, effective December 3, 2019.
The count in the minutes is incomplete (“voted 4-”). Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4- to approve the promotion of Jose Chaves from W-2 Maintenance Laborer to W-6 Crew Leader at a rate of $25.32, effective December 3, 2019..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Tavares Brother's Landscape for snow plowing the 2019 - 2020 season
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Tavares Brother's Landscape for snow plowing the 2019 - 2020 season.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Tavares Brother's Landscape for snow plowing the 2019 - 2020 season..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
General
Approve and authorize the signing of a Community Host Agreement with Hudson Growers Alliance, LLC for an adult use marijuana establishment for cannabis cultivation facility located at 9 Kane...
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a Community Host Agreement with Hudson Growers Alliance, LLC for an adult use marijuana establishment for cannabis cultivation facility located at 9 Kane Industrial Drive.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 4-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a Community Host Agreement with Hudson Growers Alliance, LLC for an adult use marijuana establishment for cannabis cultivation facility located at 9 Kane Industrial Drive..” (Motion: Parent, second: Durant)
Have Mr. Hunter or Moses send letters to all who have "self-assigned" parking spaces that they must be taken down by December 31, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to have Mr. Hunter or Moses send letters to all who have "self-assigned" parking spaces that they must be taken down by December 31, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to have Mr. Hunter or Moses send letters to all who have "self-assigned" parking spaces that they must be taken down by December 31, 2019..” (Motion: Durant, second: Lucy)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of December 2, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of December 2, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 4-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of December 2, 2019..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Lucy)
Adjourn
Enter into executive session, not to return to public session
The Board voted 5-0, by roll call, to enter into executive session, not to return to public session.
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but 4 members were at the meeting (Joseph Durant, James Quinn, Fred Lucy and John Parent). Showing the count only. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted 5-0, by roll call, to enter into executive session, not to return to public session..”
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