MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
January 27, 2020
42 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Joseph Durant, Scott Duplisea, James Quinn, Fred Lucy, John Parent
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of January 6, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of January 6, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the public session minutes of January 6, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Approve the executive session minutes of January 6, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session minutes of January 6, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the executive session minutes of January 6, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve the public session minutes of January 13, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of January 13, 2020. Mr. Duplisea abstained.
Yes: Durant, Lucy, Parent, QuinnAbstained: Duplisea
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of January 13, 2020. Mr. Duplisea abstained..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve the executive session minutes of January 13, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the executive session minutes of January 13, 2020. Mr. Duplisea abstained.
Yes: Durant, Lucy, Parent, QuinnAbstained: Duplisea
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the executive session minutes of January 13, 2020. Mr. Duplisea abstained..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Approve the petition filed by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Electric to grant permission to construct and locate the necessary lines, wires, cables and fixtures as shown on the plan(s)...
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the petition filed by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Electric to grant permission to construct and locate the necessary lines, wires, cables and fixtures as shown on the plan(s) dated March 8,2019. Mr. Quinn opposed.
The count and the names in the minutes do not agree: they give the count as 4-0-1 (“voted 4-0-1”) and also say “Mr. Quinn opposed”, with 5 members present (Joseph Durant, Scott Duplisea, James Quinn, Fred Lucy and John Parent). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the petition filed by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Electric to grant permission to construct and locate the necessary lines, wires, cables and fixtures as shown on the plan(s) dated March 8,2019. Mr. Quinn opposed..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Licenses
Issue an automatic amusement license for 4-5 pinball machines to Crave Candies & Gifts located at 16 Main Street
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0-1 to issue an automatic amusement license for 4-5 pinball machines to Crave Candies & Gifts located at 16 Main Street. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Duplisea, Durant, Lucy, ParentAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 4-0-1 to issue an automatic amusement license for 4-5 pinball machines to Crave Candies & Gifts located at 16 Main Street. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Issue a seven-day entertainment license between the hours of 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM for Stevie's Eatery located at 577 Main Street
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a seven-day entertainment license between the hours of 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM for Stevie's Eatery located at 577 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a seven-day entertainment license between the hours of 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM for Stevie's Eatery located at 577 Main Street..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Personnel
Note the resignation of Jenilee Webb as Communication Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department, effective December 20, 2019
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Jenilee Webb as Communication Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department, effective December 20, 2019.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Jenilee Webb as Communication Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department, effective December 20, 2019..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Note the resignation of Justin Veo from the Department of Public Works, effective January 8, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Justin Veo from the Department of Public Works, effective January 8, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Justin Veo from the Department of Public Works, effective January 8, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Note the resignation of Steven Powell from the Department of Public Works, effective January 27, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Steven Powell from the Department of Public Works, effective January 27, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Steven Powell from the Department of Public Works, effective January 27, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Note the resignation of Colin Gallant as the Regional Substance Abuse Program Coordinator for the Public Health Department, effective January 17, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Colin Gallant as the Regional Substance Abuse Program Coordinator for the Public Health Department, effective January 17, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Colin Gallant as the Regional Substance Abuse Program Coordinator for the Public Health Department, effective January 17, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Approve the appointment of Heather Shaughnessy to the position of full time Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective January 28, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Heather Shaughnessy to the position of full time Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective January 28, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Heather Shaughnessy to the position of full time Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective January 28, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Approve the appointment of Mark Shaw to the position of full time Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective January 28, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Mark Shaw to the position of full time Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective January 28, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Mark Shaw to the position of full time Communications Dispatcher for the Hudson Police Department at a Grade 10A, Step 1, effective January 28, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Approve the promotion of Detective John Murphy to Sergeant for the Hudson Police Department, effective January 31, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Detective John Murphy to Sergeant for the Hudson Police Department, effective January 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the promotion of Detective John Murphy to Sergeant for the Hudson Police Department, effective January 31, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve the temporary appointment of Officer Jesse Hayden to temporary Sergeant for the Hudson Police Department, effective January 31, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the temporary appointment of Officer Jesse Hayden to temporary Sergeant for the Hudson Police Department, effective January 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the temporary appointment of Officer Jesse Hayden to temporary Sergeant for the Hudson Police Department, effective January 31, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of Paul Schultz to the Historical Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Paul Schultz to the Historical Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Paul Schultz to the Historical Commission for a term to expire on December 31, 2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve the appointment of Michael Fossile as a W-2 Laborer for the DPW at a rate of $21.72 per hour, effective January 28, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Michael Fossile as a W-2 Laborer for the DPW at a rate of $21.72 per hour, effective January 28, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Michael Fossile as a W-2 Laborer for the DPW at a rate of $21.72 per hour, effective January 28, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Approve the appointment of Jason Fischer as Firefighter/EMT for the Hudson Fire Department at a Step 2, effective January 28, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Jason Fischer as Firefighter/EMT for the Hudson Fire Department at a Step 2, effective January 28, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Jason Fischer as Firefighter/EMT for the Hudson Fire Department at a Step 2, effective January 28, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran for the MassDEP Water Management Act in the amount of $17,000
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran for the MassDEP Water Management Act in the amount of $17,000.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran for the MassDEP Water Management Act in the amount of $17,000..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Ratify and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with NEPBA Local 14 for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to ratify and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with NEPBA Local 14 for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to ratify and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with NEPBA Local 14 for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Ratify and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with NEPBA Local 14 for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to ratify and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with NEPBA Local 14 for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to ratify and sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with NEPBA Local 14 for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran for SCADA upgrades to the drinking water system in the amount of $62,500
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran for SCADA upgrades to the drinking water system in the amount of $62,500.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran for SCADA upgrades to the drinking water system in the amount of $62,500..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran for the hazardous materials assessment and demolition bid documents for 15 Broad Street in the amount of $36,700
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran for the hazardous materials assessment and demolition bid documents for 15 Broad Street in the amount of $36,700.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with Woodard & Curran for the hazardous materials assessment and demolition bid documents for 15 Broad Street in the amount of $36,700..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
General
Approve and authorize the signing of a grant from MassDOT for the Complete Streets Tier 3 Grant in the amount of $366,355.00
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a grant from MassDOT for the Complete Streets Tier 3 Grant in the amount of $366,355.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a grant from MassDOT for the Complete Streets Tier 3 Grant in the amount of $366,355.00..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Approve a revised job description and title change for the IT Manager/Systems & INET Administrator to IT Director/Systems & INET Administrator
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a revised job description and title change for the IT Manager/Systems & INET Administrator to IT Director/Systems & INET Administrator.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a revised job description and title change for the IT Manager/Systems & INET Administrator to IT Director/Systems & INET Administrator..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Accept a gift from Eversource Energy in the amount of $70,200 to be applied toward the paving of John Robinson Road
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a gift from Eversource Energy in the amount of $70,200 to be applied toward the paving of John Robinson Road.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Durant, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a gift from Eversource Energy in the amount of $70,200 to be applied toward the paving of John Robinson Road..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Accept a donation from the Hillis Family Foundation for the Hudson Police Department in the amount of $1,000
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation from the Hillis Family Foundation for the Hudson Police Department in the amount of $1,000.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation from the Hillis Family Foundation for the Hudson Police Department in the amount of $1,000..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Parent)
Sign the Presidential Primary Warrant to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to sign the Presidential Primary Warrant to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted 5-0 to sign the Presidential Primary Warrant to be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Adopt a policy regarding citizen's issues
On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt a policy regarding citizen's issues.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Parent, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to adopt a policy regarding citizen's issues..” (Motion: Parent, second: Duplisea)
Budget
Approve the budget for DPW Total ($6,937,378)
DPW Total $6,937,378 Durant Parent 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“DPW Total $6,937,378 Durant Parent 5-0.” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Approve the budget for Capital Plan - DPW ($775,000)
Capital Plan - DPW --- 4 $775,000 Durant Quinn 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Capital Plan - DPW --- 4 $775,000 Durant Quinn 5-0.” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Approve the budget for Fire Department ($3,699,689)
Fire Department 2200 17 $3,699,689 Durant Quinn 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Fire Department 2200 17 $3,699,689 Durant Quinn 5-0.” (Motion: Durant, second: Quinn)
Approve the budget for Capital Plan - Fire ($145,333)
Capital Plan - Fire --- 4 $145,333 Durant Duplisea 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Capital Plan - Fire --- 4 $145,333 Durant Duplisea 5-0.” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve the budget for Police Department ($3,849,309)
Police Department 2100 16 $3,849,309 Durant Duplisea 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Police Department 2100 16 $3,849,309 Durant Duplisea 5-0.” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve the budget for Capital Plan - Police ($114,430)
Capital Plan - Police --- 4 $114,430 Durant Duplisea 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Capital Plan - Police --- 4 $114,430 Durant Duplisea 5-0.” (Motion: Durant, second: Duplisea)
Approve the budget for Recreation & Park ($419,236)
Recreation & Park 6300 24 $419,236 Lucy Parent 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Recreation & Park 6300 24 $419,236 Lucy Parent 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Parent)
Approve the budget for Capital Plan - Rec ($20,000)
Capital Plan - Rec --- 4 $20,000 Lucy Durant 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Capital Plan - Rec --- 4 $20,000 Lucy Durant 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Durant)
Approve the budget for Building Inspections ($1,463)
Building Inspections 2410 18 -$1,463 Durant Parent 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Building Inspections 2410 18 -$1,463 Durant Parent 5-0.” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
Approve the budget for Cable Fund Budget ($506,133)
Cable Fund Budget 31 $506,133 Lucy Duplisea 5-0
One row of the budget-hearing table in the minutes (department, amount, mover, seconder and vote).
From the minutes
“Cable Fund Budget 31 $506,133 Lucy Duplisea 5-0.” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Citizens' Issues
Favorably act on the appeal and abate $76,507.67 towards the Appellant's Meadowbrook Home Owners Association's existing unpaid and immediately pending water and sewer invoices that the Appellant...
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0-2 to favorably act on the appeal and abate $76,507.67 towards the Appellant's Meadowbrook Home Owners Association's existing unpaid and immediately pending water and sewer invoices that the Appellant shall not pay any more water and sewer invoices until this $76,507.67 has been totally credited to their account.
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. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 3-0-2 to favorably act on the appeal and abate $76,507.67 towards the Appellant's Meadowbrook Home Owners Association's existing unpaid and immediately pending water and sewer invoices that the Appellant shall not pay any more water and sewer invoices until this $76,507.67 has been totally credited to their account..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Correspondence to be Noted by Clerk
Note the correspondence of its meeting of January 27, 2020
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to note the correspondence of its meeting of January 27, 2020.
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 January 27, 2020..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Lucy)
Executive Session
Enter into executive session and not to return to public session
On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session and not to return to public session.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Durant, seconded by Mr. Parent, the Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session and not to return to public session..” (Motion: Durant, second: Parent)
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