MassVoter.com← Hudson Select BoardHudson Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 23, 2021
31 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Scott Duplisea, Michael Burks, Fred Lucy, James Quinn, Shawn Sadowski
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes to be Approved
Approve the public session minutes of August 9, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of August 9, 2021. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Lucy, SadowskiAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the public session minutes of August 9, 2021. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the executive session minutes of August 9, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the executive session minutes of August 9, 2021. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Lucy, SadowskiAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the executive session minutes of August 9, 2021. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the executive session (2) minutes of August 9, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the executive session (2) minutes of August 9, 2021. Mr. Quinn abstained.
Yes: Burks, Duplisea, Lucy, SadowskiAbstained: Quinn
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the executive session (2) minutes of August 9, 2021. Mr. Quinn abstained..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the public session minutes of August 13, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the public session minutes of August 13, 2021. Mr. Duplisea and Mr. Lucy abstained.
Yes: Burks, Quinn, SadowskiAbstained: Duplisea, Lucy
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 3-0-2 to approve the public session minutes of August 13, 2021. Mr. Duplisea and Mr. Lucy abstained..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Meetings and Public Hearings - 7:00 PM
Issue a sidewalk dining permit to Welington DePinho of Welly's Restaurant located at 23 Main Street between the hours of 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday through Sunday
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a sidewalk dining permit to Welington DePinho of Welly's Restaurant located at 23 Main Street between the hours of 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday through Sunday.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to issue a sidewalk dining permit to Welington DePinho of Welly's Restaurant located at 23 Main Street between the hours of 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday through Sunday..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Grant Welly's Restaurant permission to occupy the sidewalk in front of 23 Main Street
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant Welly's Restaurant permission to occupy the sidewalk in front of 23 Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to grant Welly's Restaurant permission to occupy the sidewalk in front of 23 Main Street..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Approve the Alteration of Premises for the All Alcohol Pouring License for Welly's Restaurant, Welington DePinho, Owner located at 23 Main Street, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector...
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Alteration of Premises for the All Alcohol Pouring License for Welly's Restaurant, Welington DePinho, Owner located at 23 Main Street, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector and the Fire Chief.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Alteration of Premises for the All Alcohol Pouring License for Welly's Restaurant, Welington DePinho, Owner located at 23 Main Street, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector and the Fire Chief..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Sadowski)
Continue the public hearing for Ground Effect Brewing Co. to Monday, September 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing for Ground Effect Brewing Co. to Monday, September 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing for Ground Effect Brewing Co. to Monday, September 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve an All Alcohol Pouring License for EBR, Inc., d/b/a/ Tequilas Mexican Cantina, Eric Brambila, President located at 167 Broad Street, subject to all department head sign offs
On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an All Alcohol Pouring License for EBR, Inc., d/b/a/ Tequilas Mexican Cantina, Eric Brambila, President located at 167 Broad Street, subject to all department head sign offs.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Duplisea, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve an All Alcohol Pouring License for EBR, Inc., d/b/a/ Tequilas Mexican Cantina, Eric Brambila, President located at 167 Broad Street, subject to all department head sign offs..” (Motion: Duplisea, second: Lucy)
Licenses
Extend the previously granted Live Entertainment Licenses to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Saturday Street Music through October 30, 2021 from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to extend the previously granted Live Entertainment Licenses to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Saturday Street Music through October 30, 2021 from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to extend the previously granted Live Entertainment Licenses to the Hudson Downtown Business Improvement District for Saturday Street Music through October 30, 2021 from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Personnel
Approve the job description for Regional Public Health Nurse for the Board of Health
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the job description for Regional Public Health Nurse for the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the job description for Regional Public Health Nurse for the Board of Health..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Burks)
Approve the job description for Shared Services Coordinator for the Board of Health
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the job description for Shared Services Coordinator for the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the job description for Shared Services Coordinator for the Board of Health..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve the job description for Epidemiologist for the Board of Health
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the job description for Epidemiologist for the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the job description for Epidemiologist for the Board of Health..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve the job description for Regional Public Health Inspector for the Board of Health
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the job description for Regional Public Health Inspector for the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the job description for Regional Public Health Inspector for the Board of Health..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Burks)
Approve the job description for Regional Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program Assistant for the Board of Health
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the job description for Regional Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program Assistant for the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the job description for Regional Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program Assistant for the Board of Health..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the appointment of Shaye Klotz as Administrative Manager for the DPW at a Grade M4, Step 4, effective August 24, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Shaye Klotz as Administrative Manager for the DPW at a Grade M4, Step 4, effective August 24, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Shaye Klotz as Administrative Manager for the DPW at a Grade M4, Step 4, effective August 24, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Note the resignation of Maureen Pollard as PT Reference Librarian, effective August 5, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Maureen Pollard as PT Reference Librarian, effective August 5, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to note the resignation of Maureen Pollard as PT Reference Librarian, effective August 5, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Note the retirement of John Lampinen as Plumbing and Gas Inspector
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of John Lampinen as Plumbing and Gas Inspector.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to note the retirement of John Lampinen as Plumbing and Gas Inspector..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Quinn)
Approve a pay increase for Kate Killion, Public Health Intern for the Board of Health from $18/per hour to $25/per hour
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a pay increase for Kate Killion, Public Health Intern for the Board of Health from $18/per hour to $25/per hour.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a pay increase for Kate Killion, Public Health Intern for the Board of Health from $18/per hour to $25/per hour..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the appointment of Richard DeMelo as Part-time Plumbing and Gas Inspector, effective August 24, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Richard DeMelo as Part-time Plumbing and Gas Inspector, effective August 24, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Richard DeMelo as Part-time Plumbing and Gas Inspector, effective August 24, 2021..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Lucy)
Approve the appointment of Amanda Dumas as Assistant Planner at a Grade M4, Step 5, effective September 7, 2021
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Amanda Dumas as Assistant Planner at a Grade M4, Step 5, effective September 7, 2021.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment of Amanda Dumas as Assistant Planner at a Grade M4, Step 5, effective September 7, 2021..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Approve the temporary part time appointment of Sharon Grimm as Filing Clerk for the Building Inspector's Office
On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the temporary part time appointment of Sharon Grimm as Filing Clerk for the Building Inspector's Office.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Quinn, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the temporary part time appointment of Sharon Grimm as Filing Clerk for the Building Inspector's Office..” (Motion: Quinn, second: Sadowski)
Contracts
Approve and authorize the signing of a contract with TIGG, LLC for Granular Activated Carbon Vessels for the PFAS Treatment System in the amount of $1,250,213.00
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with TIGG, LLC for Granular Activated Carbon Vessels for the PFAS Treatment System in the amount of $1,250,213.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Lucy, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and authorize the signing of a contract with TIGG, LLC for Granular Activated Carbon Vessels for the PFAS Treatment System in the amount of $1,250,213.00..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Lucy)
General
Approve a grant for Local health support for COVID-19 case investigation and contact program for the Health Department in the amount of $300,000 annually for two years
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a grant for Local health support for COVID-19 case investigation and contact program for the Health Department in the amount of $300,000 annually for two years.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a grant for Local health support for COVID-19 case investigation and contact program for the Health Department in the amount of $300,000 annually for two years..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the change of location of the November 15, 2021 Special Town Meeting to the Hudson High School gymnasium with additional seating in the cafeteria
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the change of location of the November 15, 2021 Special Town Meeting to the Hudson High School gymnasium with additional seating in the cafeteria.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Duplisea, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the change of location of the November 15, 2021 Special Town Meeting to the Hudson High School gymnasium with additional seating in the cafeteria..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Duplisea)
Accept a donation from John & Donna Sordillo for the Fire Department in the amount of $200.00
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation from John & Donna Sordillo for the Fire Department in the amount of $200.00.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Burks, the Board voted 5-0 to accept a donation from John & Donna Sordillo for the Fire Department in the amount of $200.00..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Burks)
Approve the appointments and re-appointments of wardens in clerks in the seven (7) voting precincts for the Town for terms to expire on August 31, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments and re-appointments of wardens in clerks in the seven (7) voting precincts for the Town for terms to expire on August 31, 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sadowski, seconded by Mr. Quinn, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the appointments and re-appointments of wardens in clerks in the seven (7) voting precincts for the Town for terms to expire on August 31, 2022..” (Motion: Sadowski, second: Quinn)
Approve and award of bonds and execution of documents
On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and award of bonds and execution of documents.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Lucy, seconded by Mr. Sadowski, the Board voted 5-0 to approve and award of bonds and execution of documents..” (Motion: Lucy, second: Sadowski)
Adjourn
Enter into executive session to conduct strategy with respect to litigation (PFAS); M.G.L., Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3), not to return to public session
The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session to conduct strategy with respect to litigation (PFAS); M.G.L., Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3), not to return to public session.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session to conduct strategy with respect to litigation (PFAS); M.G.L., Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3), not to return to public session..”
Enter into executive session to conduct strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighter Union); M.G.L, Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3), not to return to public session
The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session to conduct strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighter Union); M.G.L, Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3), not to return to public session.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session to conduct strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Firefighter Union); M.G.L, Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3), not to return to public session..”
Enter into executive session to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel; (Fire Chief) M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21(a)(2), not to return to public session
The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel; (Fire Chief) M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21(a)(2), not to return to public session.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“The Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session to discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel; (Fire Chief) M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Section 21(a)(2), not to return to public session..”
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