Change Summary

On Jun 04, 2018 11:19 AM EDT Pam Witham changed a meeting of Board of Selectmen as follows:

So that the meeting notice now reads:

Information for Meeting of Board of Selectmen
Monday Jun 04, 2018 6:00 PM EDT

Town:Essex, MA 
Board:Board of Selectmen
Time:Monday June 04, 2018 6:00 PM EDT
Location:Town Hall - Stage Conference Room (2nd Floor)
Agenda:
Selectmen’s Meeting								June 4, 2018
Town Hall, 2nd Floor Stage Conference Area


AGENDA

6:00 p.m.	Public Comment.

6:45 p.m.	Suzanne Slater to review Youth Commission proposed programming and proposed use of Centennial Grove.

7:15 p.m.	The Farm:  Hearing concerning alleged service of alcohol to a minor.

7:30 p.m.	Senator Tarr to discuss status of causeway bridge.

Brendhan Zubricki:  Presentation of his Town Administrator’s Report for the period May 19th through June 1st, 2018, regarding the following:  
•	Economic Development Committee Meeting Summary
•	Criteria and Process for Land Acquisition RFP
•	Possible Longer-Term Arrangement, Pingree School at Centennial Grove
•	Status of Traffic Management Plan for Failing Route 133 Bridge
•	Development of Language for Fall Town Meeting Articles, School Vote
•	Preliminary Design and Cost Estimation Work, New Public Safety Bldg.
•	Dam and Seawall Repair Grant Program Application

OTHER BUSINESS:
	Approve the weekly warrant in the amount of $171,285.37.
	Vote to exempt from Section 20 of Chapter 268A of the General Laws, the contracts and amounts for the individuals listed below contained within the 5/31/18 warrant pursuant to subsection (d) of said Section.
NAME	VENDOR	DATE	AMOUNT	DEPT’S BILL
David Pereen	Pereen Plumbing	05/20/2018	$      95.00	Board of Selectmen
David Pereen	Pereen Plumbing	05/13/2018	$    210.00	Board of Selectmen
Jim McNeilly	McNeilly EMS	05/22/2018	$      62.50	Police

	Approve a request from the DPW to transfer from various accounts the sum of $23,111.00 to their FY2019 budget.
	Approve the minutes for the Selectmen’s May 21, 2018, Open Meeting and Executive Session.
	Discussion regarding use of the shellfish truck.
	Review a summary of the SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Training Grant and sign a letter of support (if available by meeting time).
	Vote to approve the business recommended by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce to receive the award of Small Business Person of the Year in Essex, sign the certificate, and discuss who will make the presentation.
	Consider the signature of all necessary documents to purchase all streetlights in public areas from National Grid.
	Consider a request to pay $400 for a band for Essex River Day from the Town Events Fund, along with the usual River Day expenses.
	Centennial Grove:
•	Consider a request from Jim Zaremba to use Centennial Grove for the Grade 5 Ceremony Picnic on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, between the hours of 5:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and to waive the rental fee. (Pending receipt of application forms.)
•	Consider a request from Carolina Merrow to rent Centennial Grove for her wedding party on Saturday, June 30, 2018, between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m.
•	Consider a request from Crias Corrigan to rent Centennial Grove for his college reunion on Saturday, July 21, 2018, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
•	Consider a request from Caroline and Nate Boyd to rent Centennial Grove for a Birthday Party on Sunday, July 22, 2018, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
•	Consider a request from the First Presbyterian Church of Ipswich to rent Centennial Grove for their annual picnic on Sunday, July 29, 2018, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
	Consider a request from the Essex Elementary PTO, Betsy McKeen, to pass over Town roads during their 11th Annual Happy as a Clam Road Race and Fun Dashes event on Friday, September 14, 2018.
	Conomo Point Matters:
•	Request from Joan Herrmann for remodel of property at 172 Conomo Point Road, Map 108, Lots 48 A&B, (if available by meeting time).
	Discussion concerning whether the Police Department’s annual classic car show should be held this year in light of the recent traffic issues with the Route 133 bridge.
	Review Harbormaster’s proposed change to Essex Harbor Regulations regarding spousal transfer of moorings.
	Consider reducing Dodge Street speed limit to 15 m.p.h.
	See correspondence from Alden Blodget regarding options for a new public safety building.
	Consider the appointment of Colleen Enos, Paul Francis, Ramie Reader, and Mark McKenna to the Town Building Committee. Sign the appointment cards.
	Consider the re-appointment of Trescott DeWitt to the Board of Public Works.
	Consider appointment of Michael Flynn as the new Town representative to the Eastern Essex Veterans’ District.
	Items that could not be reasonably anticipated by the Open Meeting Law posting deadline.

APPOINTMENTS - Vote the following appointments and sign the appointment cards:
ADA Coordinator for 1 year:  William Sanborn
Animal Control Officer for 1 year:  Amelia Reilly
Animal Control Officer, Assistant for 1 year:  Diane Corliss
Board of Registrars for 3 years:  Theresa Mansfield
Building Inspector for 1 year:  William Sanborn
Building Inspector's Assistant for 1 year:  L. William Holton
Burial Agent for 1 year:  Blake Story
Conservation Commission for 3 years:  Ted Marshall
Council on Aging for 3 years:  
•	Ralph Hawley
•	Kay Joseph
Eastern National Veterans’ District Representative:  Michael Flynn
Electrical Inspector for 1 year:  Ramie Reader
Electrical Inspector's Asst. for 1 year:  John Shields
Finance Committee for 3 years:  Benjamin Buttrick
Harbormaster’s Deputy for 3 years:  Daniel C. Fialho
Harbormaster's Assistant for 3 years:  Ryan Devaney
Harbormaster's Assistant for 3 years:  Ainsley McKenna
Local Emergency Planning Committee for 1 year:
•	Dan Doucette
•	Lisa J. O'Donnell
•	Erin Kirchner
•	Peter Silva
•	Paul Goodwin
Open Space Committee for 1 year:
•	Leslie Burns
•	Tamson Gardner
•	Lysa Leland
•	Julie Scofield
Plumbing & Gas Inspector for 1 year:  Richard Corriere
Plumbing-Gas Inspector's Assistant for 1 year:  David Pereen
Police Officer, Part-Time for 1 year: 
•	Ryan Devaney
•	Chad Lipinski
•	Tom Shute
•	David J. Vangelist
•	Robert Wheway
Police Officer, Special for 1 year:
•	Brittney Lazarides
•	Matthew Lipinski
•	Christian Mont
•	Lauren Pereen
Shellfish Commission for 3 years:  William Knovak
Town Counsel for 1 year:  KP Law
Youth Commission for 3 years:  Jessie Yurwitz
	
LICENSING:
	One-Day Entertainment License:
•	Joan Houghton, Woodman’s, for use on Sunday, June 17, 2018, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., within the confines of Woodman’s Function Hall, 125 R Main Street.
•	Carolina Merrow, for use on Saturday, June 30, 2018, between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m. within the confines of Centennial Grove.
	One-Day Wine and Malt License:
•	Carolina Merrow, for use on Saturday, June 30, 2018, between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m. within the confines of Centennial Grove.
	Ratification of a One-Day Wine and Malt License:
	Sea Meadow Gifts, Georgeanne Richards, for use on Saturday, May 26, between the hours of 4:00 and 9:00 p.m. within the confines of 7 R Main Street.

REMINDERS:
•	Presentation of Essex Small Business of the Year Award by a Selectman, Shea’s Riverside, Thursday, June 7, between 5 and 7 p.m.
•	Small Business Week Annual Luncheon, Castle Manor Inn, Friday, June 8, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.
•	The next regular Board of Selectmen’s meeting will take place on Monday, June 18, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Stage Conference Area on the 2nd floor of the Town Hall.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  
	Discussion and possible votes on effects of past tax taking and conversion to Town conservation land on parcels that may have been encumbered with specific, third party property rights prior to Town involvement, pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(6).
Scheduled By:Pam Witham
Posted At:May 31, 2018 11:48 AM EDT
Last Modified:Jun 19, 2018 7:26 AM EDT