Change Summary

On Nov 20, 2018 1:03 PM EST Brendhan Zubricki changed a meeting of Board of Selectmen as follows:

• Meeting agenda changed from

  Selectmen’s Meeting								November 26, 2018
  Town Hall, 2nd Floor Stage Conference Area
  
  AGENDA
  
  6:00 p.m.	Public Comment.
  
  6:30 p.m.	School District officials to discuss students’ ability to safely walk to and from Turtleback Road neighborhood to bus stop, via Apple Street.
  
  7:00 p.m.	Board of Assessors – Residential Factor Public Hearing.
  
  Brendhan Zubricki:  Presentation of his Town Administrator’s Report for the period November 10th through November 23rd, 2018, regarding the following:  
  •	Status of Public Safety Building Project Site Selection and Design
  •	Community Compact Application
  •	School Budget Group Meeting / Project Financing Call Summary
  •	Joint Meeting w/ Manchester Selectmen, Regionalization/Shared Services
  •	Regional Grant Application for Age & Dementia-Friendly Communities
  •	Contract for Regional Dispatch Services, State 911 Department
  
  OTHER BUSINESS:
  	Approve the weekly warrant in the amount of $.
  	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 11/08/2018 warrant pursuant to subsection (d) of said Section.
  NAME	VENDOR	DATE	AMOUNT	DEPT’S BILL
  Ernie Nieberle	Nieberle’s	10/24/2018	$  162.55	Fire
  Ernie Nieberle	Nieberle’s	10/24/2018	$    52.00	Police
  
  	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 11/15/2018 warrant pursuant to subsection (d) of said Section.
  NAME	VENDOR	DATE	AMOUNT	DEPT’S BILL
  Jim McNeilly	McNeilly EMS	11/05/2018	$      20.00	Fire
  Ernie Nieberle	Nieberle’s	10/24/2018	$    590.00	Snow Removal
  Ernie Nieberle	Nieberle’s	10/24/2018	$      25.45	Water
  
  	Approve the minutes for the Selectmen’s November 5, 2018 Open Meeting.
  	Vote to approve a Line Item Transfer in the amount of $3,550.00 from Blanket Insurance to Town Hall Elevator Inspections/Maintenance.
  	Vote to approve a Line Item Transfer in the amount of $1,500.00 from Shellfish Boat Repairs to Shellfish Fuel Expense.
  	Ratify a letter from Chairman O’Donnell to the FCC concerning the Town’s opposition to recently-proposed changes to cable franchise and cable access channel rules.
  	Consider reducing the Economic Development Committee to seven members.
  	Consider the appointment, via promotion, of Paul Francis as Chief of Police, to succeed retiring Chief of Police Peter Silva, as of August 1, 2019, subject to the negotiation of an employment contract with Mr. Francis.
  	Consider the use of the mooringinfo.com web-based platform for mooring renewal and management by the Harbormaster Department.
  	Consider the sponsorship, in name only, of Special Police Officer Brittney Lazarides at the Reserve Police Academy (all costs and liability to be borne by Ms. Lazarides). 
  	Consider the sponsorship, in name only, of Special Police Officer Michael Harrell at the Reserve Police Academy (all costs and liability to be borne by Mr. Harrell).
  	Personnel Board:  Review and consider approving an updated job description for the Chief Operator/Assistant Superintendent. 
  	Conomo Point:
  •	Consider a request to extend the lease for Map 108, Lot 50, (currently a one-year lease) to match the existing lease for the property at 23 Middle Road, Map 108, Lot 53. 
  	Items that could not be reasonably anticipated by the Open Meeting Law posting deadline.
  
  LICENSING:
  •	Consider holding a future hearing relative to the renewal of a Class II License for Dynamic Auto Brokers, Charles F. Coles, Jr. and Mark Gallagher, 147 Eastern Avenue.
  •	Consider a request from Jim Stavros, Cape Ann Golf Course, to close the Fairway Pub from December 1, 2018 to March 15, 2019 for cleaning and general repairs.
  •	Consider a request from the Riversbend to close to the public until April 2019 for cleaning and repairs.
  •	Consider a request from JT Farnhams to reduce hours for the month of December 2018 to Wednesdays through Sundays, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  •	All Alcohol Restaurant License Renewals:
  	Cape Ann Golf Course Corp. d/b/a Fairway Pub; James N. Stavros; 99 John Wise Avenue
  •	Antiques License Renewal:
  	Susan Blake; Muzio Designs; 55 John Wise Avenue
  	Channing Howard; Howard’s; 165 Eastern Avenue
  	Edwin & Laura Howard; Howard’s Flying Dragon Antiques; 136 Main Street
  	Michael March; Blackwood March Antiques; 3 Southern Avenue
  •	Auctioneer’s License:
  	Michael March, Blackwood March Antiques, for use on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, between the hours of 4 and 10 p.m., within the confines of 125 Main Street.
  
  
  
  •	Automatic Amusement License Renewals (2):
  	Cape Ann Golf Course Corp. d/b/a Fairway Pub; James N. Stavros; 99 John Wise Avenue
  •	Class II License Renewals:
  	Steven Pascucci; Cape Ann Auto Body; 19 Grove Street
  	Scott Woodward; Pike Marine, Inc.; 80 Main Street
  	Scott Savory; Scott’s Auto Clinic, Inc.; 6 Scot’s Way
  •	Common Victualler’s License Renewals:
  	Cape Ann Golf Course Corp. d/b/a Fairway Pub; James N. Stavros; 99 John Wise Avenue
  	MAIA LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts; Roy Serpa; 125 Main Street
  •	Weekday Entertainment License Renewals:
  	Cape Ann Golf Course Corp. d/b/a Fairway Pub; James N. Stavros; 99 John Wise Avenue
  
  REMINDERS:
  •	The next regular Board of Selectmen’s meeting will take place on Monday, December 10, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Stage Conference Room at the Essex Town Hall.
  
  EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.

  to

  Selectmen’s Meeting								November 26, 2018
  Town Hall, 2nd Floor Stage Conference Area
  
  AGENDA
  
  6:00 p.m.	Public Comment.
  
  6:30 p.m.	School District officials to discuss students’ ability to safely walk to and from Turtleback Road neighborhood to bus stop, via Apple Street.
  
  7:00 p.m.	Board of Assessors – Residential Factor Public Hearing.
  
  Brendhan Zubricki:  Presentation of his Town Administrator’s Report for the period November 10th through November 23rd, 2018, regarding the following:  
  •	Status of Public Safety Building Project Site Selection and Design
  •	Community Compact Application
  •	School Budget Group Meeting / Project Financing Call Summary
  •	Joint Meeting w/ Manchester Selectmen, Regionalization/Shared Services
  •	Regional Grant Application for Age & Dementia-Friendly Communities
  •	Contract for Regional Dispatch Services, State 911 Department
  
  OTHER BUSINESS:
  	Approve the weekly warrant in the amount of $.
  	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 11/08/2018 warrant pursuant to subsection (d) of said Section.
  NAME	VENDOR	DATE	AMOUNT	DEPT’S BILL
  Ernie Nieberle	Nieberle’s	10/24/2018	$  162.55	Fire
  Ernie Nieberle	Nieberle’s	10/24/2018	$    52.00	Police
  
  	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 11/15/2018 warrant pursuant to subsection (d) of said Section.
  NAME	VENDOR	DATE	AMOUNT	DEPT’S BILL
  Jim McNeilly	McNeilly EMS	11/05/2018	$      20.00	Fire
  Ernie Nieberle	Nieberle’s	10/24/2018	$    590.00	Snow Removal
  Ernie Nieberle	Nieberle’s	10/24/2018	$      25.45	Water
  
  	Approve the minutes for the Selectmen’s November 5, 2018 Open Meeting.
  	Vote to approve a Line Item Transfer in the amount of $3,550.00 from Blanket Insurance to Town Hall Elevator Inspections/Maintenance.
  	Vote to approve a Line Item Transfer in the amount of $1,500.00 from Shellfish Boat Repairs to Shellfish Fuel Expense.
  	Ratify a letter from Chairman O’Donnell to the FCC concerning the Town’s opposition to recently-proposed changes to cable franchise and cable access channel rules.
  	Consider reducing the Economic Development Committee to seven members.
  	Consider the appointment, via promotion, of Paul Francis as Chief of Police, to succeed retiring Chief of Police Peter Silva, as of August 1, 2019, subject to the negotiation of an employment contract with Mr. Francis.
  	Consider the use of the mooringinfo.com web-based platform for mooring renewal and management by the Harbormaster Department.
  	Consider granting permission to the Essex Lions’ Club to beautify the area around the ship’s wheel monument that is on Town property by adding a fine crushed stone border and surface-mounted posts to support a decorative ship’s wire railing – all in preparation for the upcoming Bicentennial.
  	Consider the sponsorship, in name only, of Special Police Officer Brittney Lazarides at the Reserve Police Academy (all costs and liability to be borne by Ms. Lazarides). 
  	Consider the sponsorship, in name only, of Special Police Officer Michael Harrell at the Reserve Police Academy (all costs and liability to be borne by Mr. Harrell).
  	Consider Registering Essex parks and locations for the National Recreation and Park Association’s “Commit to Health” Program – per the request of the Essex Youth Commission.
  	Personnel Board:  Review and consider approving an updated job description for the Chief Operator/Assistant Superintendent. 
  	Conomo Point:
  •	Consider a request to extend the lease for Map 108, Lot 50, (currently a one-year lease) to match the existing lease for the property at 23 Middle Road, Map 108, Lot 53.
  •	Consider the assignment of the lease for 130 Conomo Point Road (Map 108, Lot 65) from the David R. Wendell 1993 Revocable Trust (Sarah Wendell, David Wendell, Thayer W. MacKenzie, Trustees), to the Thayer W. Adams Revocable Trust (Thayer W. MacKenzie, Trustee).  
  	Items that could not be reasonably anticipated by the Open Meeting Law posting deadline.
  
  LICENSING:
  •	Consider holding a future hearing relative to the renewal of a Class II License for Dynamic Auto Brokers, Charles F. Coles, Jr. and Mark Gallagher, 147 Eastern Avenue.
  •	Consider a request from Jim Stavros, Cape Ann Golf Course, to close the Fairway Pub from December 1, 2018 to March 15, 2019 for cleaning and general repairs.
  •	Consider a request from the Riversbend to close to the public until April 2019 for cleaning and repairs.
  •	Consider a request from JT Farnhams to reduce hours for the month of December 2018 to Wednesdays through Sundays, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  •	All Alcohol Restaurant License Renewals:
  	Cape Ann Golf Course Corp. d/b/a Fairway Pub; James N. Stavros; 99 John Wise Avenue
  
  •	Antiques License Renewal:
  	Susan Blake; Muzio Designs; 55 John Wise Avenue
  	Channing Howard; Howard’s; 165 Eastern Avenue
  	Edwin & Laura Howard; Howard’s Flying Dragon Antiques; 136 Main Street
  	Michael March; Blackwood March Antiques; 3 Southern Avenue
  •	Auctioneer’s License:
  	Michael March, Blackwood March Antiques, for use on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, between the hours of 4 and 10 p.m., within the confines of 125 Main Street.
  •	Automatic Amusement License Renewals (2):
  	Cape Ann Golf Course Corp. d/b/a Fairway Pub; James N. Stavros; 99 John Wise Avenue
  •	Class II License Renewals:
  	Steven Pascucci; Cape Ann Auto Body; 19 Grove Street
  	Scott Woodward; Pike Marine, Inc.; 80 Main Street
  	Scott Savory; Scott’s Auto Clinic, Inc.; 6 Scot’s Way
  •	Common Victualler’s License Renewals:
  	Cape Ann Golf Course Corp. d/b/a Fairway Pub; James N. Stavros; 99 John Wise Avenue
  	MAIA LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts; Roy Serpa; 125 Main Street
  •	Weekday Entertainment License Renewals:
  	Cape Ann Golf Course Corp. d/b/a Fairway Pub; James N. Stavros; 99 John Wise Avenue
  
  REMINDERS:
  •	The next regular Board of Selectmen’s meeting will take place on Monday, December 10, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Stage Conference Room at the Essex Town Hall.
  
  EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  	Discuss litigation strategy with respect to legal suit: Drinkwater, as Trustee of the Drinkwater Essex Realty Trust v. Town of Essex, Land Court Civil Action No.  18-MISC-000391.

So that the meeting notice now reads:

Information for Meeting of Board of Selectmen
Monday Nov 26, 2018 6:00 PM EST

Selectmen’s Meeting								November 26, 2018
Town Hall, 2nd Floor Stage Conference Area

AGENDA

6:00 p.m.	Public Comment.

6:30 p.m.	School District officials to discuss students’ ability to safely walk to and from Turtleback Road neighborhood to bus stop, via Apple Street.

7:00 p.m.	Board of Assessors – Residential Factor Public Hearing.

Brendhan Zubricki:  Presentation of his Town Administrator’s Report for the period November 10th through November 23rd, 2018, regarding the following:  
•	Status of Public Safety Building Project Site Selection and Design
•	Community Compact Application
•	School Budget Group Meeting / Project Financing Call Summary
•	Joint Meeting w/ Manchester Selectmen, Regionalization/Shared Services
•	Regional Grant Application for Age & Dementia-Friendly Communities
•	Contract for Regional Dispatch Services, State 911 Department

OTHER BUSINESS:
	Approve the weekly warrant in the amount of $.
	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 11/08/2018 warrant pursuant to subsection (d) of said Section.
NAME	VENDOR	DATE	AMOUNT	DEPT’S BILL
Ernie Nieberle	Nieberle’s	10/24/2018	$  162.55	Fire
Ernie Nieberle	Nieberle’s	10/24/2018	$    52.00	Police

	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 11/15/2018 warrant pursuant to subsection (d) of said Section.
NAME	VENDOR	DATE	AMOUNT	DEPT’S BILL
Jim McNeilly	McNeilly EMS	11/05/2018	$      20.00	Fire
Ernie Nieberle	Nieberle’s	10/24/2018	$    590.00	Snow Removal
Ernie Nieberle	Nieberle’s	10/24/2018	$      25.45	Water

	Approve the minutes for the Selectmen’s November 5, 2018 Open Meeting.
	Vote to approve a Line Item Transfer in the amount of $3,550.00 from Blanket Insurance to Town Hall Elevator Inspections/Maintenance.
	Vote to approve a Line Item Transfer in the amount of $1,500.00 from Shellfish Boat Repairs to Shellfish Fuel Expense.
	Ratify a letter from Chairman O’Donnell to the FCC concerning the Town’s opposition to recently-proposed changes to cable franchise and cable access channel rules.
	Consider reducing the Economic Development Committee to seven members.
	Consider the appointment, via promotion, of Paul Francis as Chief of Police, to succeed retiring Chief of Police Peter Silva, as of August 1, 2019, subject to the negotiation of an employment contract with Mr. Francis.
	Consider the use of the mooringinfo.com web-based platform for mooring renewal and management by the Harbormaster Department.
	Consider granting permission to the Essex Lions’ Club to beautify the area around the ship’s wheel monument that is on Town property by adding a fine crushed stone border and surface-mounted posts to support a decorative ship’s wire railing – all in preparation for the upcoming Bicentennial.
	Consider the sponsorship, in name only, of Special Police Officer Brittney Lazarides at the Reserve Police Academy (all costs and liability to be borne by Ms. Lazarides). 
	Consider the sponsorship, in name only, of Special Police Officer Michael Harrell at the Reserve Police Academy (all costs and liability to be borne by Mr. Harrell).
	Consider Registering Essex parks and locations for the National Recreation and Park Association’s “Commit to Health” Program – per the request of the Essex Youth Commission.
	Personnel Board:  Review and consider approving an updated job description for the Chief Operator/Assistant Superintendent. 
	Conomo Point:
•	Consider a request to extend the lease for Map 108, Lot 50, (currently a one-year lease) to match the existing lease for the property at 23 Middle Road, Map 108, Lot 53.
•	Consider the assignment of the lease for 130 Conomo Point Road (Map 108, Lot 65) from the David R. Wendell 1993 Revocable Trust (Sarah Wendell, David Wendell, Thayer W. MacKenzie, Trustees), to the Thayer W. Adams Revocable Trust (Thayer W. MacKenzie, Trustee).  
	Items that could not be reasonably anticipated by the Open Meeting Law posting deadline.

LICENSING:
•	Consider holding a future hearing relative to the renewal of a Class II License for Dynamic Auto Brokers, Charles F. Coles, Jr. and Mark Gallagher, 147 Eastern Avenue.
•	Consider a request from Jim Stavros, Cape Ann Golf Course, to close the Fairway Pub from December 1, 2018 to March 15, 2019 for cleaning and general repairs.
•	Consider a request from the Riversbend to close to the public until April 2019 for cleaning and repairs.
•	Consider a request from JT Farnhams to reduce hours for the month of December 2018 to Wednesdays through Sundays, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
•	All Alcohol Restaurant License Renewals:
	Cape Ann Golf Course Corp. d/b/a Fairway Pub; James N. Stavros; 99 John Wise Avenue

•	Antiques License Renewal:
	Susan Blake; Muzio Designs; 55 John Wise Avenue
	Channing Howard; Howard’s; 165 Eastern Avenue
	Edwin & Laura Howard; Howard’s Flying Dragon Antiques; 136 Main Street
	Michael March; Blackwood March Antiques; 3 Southern Avenue
•	Auctioneer’s License:
	Michael March, Blackwood March Antiques, for use on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, between the hours of 4 and 10 p.m., within the confines of 125 Main Street.
•	Automatic Amusement License Renewals (2):
	Cape Ann Golf Course Corp. d/b/a Fairway Pub; James N. Stavros; 99 John Wise Avenue
•	Class II License Renewals:
	Steven Pascucci; Cape Ann Auto Body; 19 Grove Street
	Scott Woodward; Pike Marine, Inc.; 80 Main Street
	Scott Savory; Scott’s Auto Clinic, Inc.; 6 Scot’s Way
•	Common Victualler’s License Renewals:
	Cape Ann Golf Course Corp. d/b/a Fairway Pub; James N. Stavros; 99 John Wise Avenue
	MAIA LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts; Roy Serpa; 125 Main Street
•	Weekday Entertainment License Renewals:
	Cape Ann Golf Course Corp. d/b/a Fairway Pub; James N. Stavros; 99 John Wise Avenue

REMINDERS:
•	The next regular Board of Selectmen’s meeting will take place on Monday, December 10, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Stage Conference Room at the Essex Town Hall.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:
	Discuss litigation strategy with respect to legal suit: Drinkwater, as Trustee of the Drinkwater Essex Realty Trust v. Town of Essex, Land Court Civil Action No.  18-MISC-000391.