| Agenda: | Selectmen’s Meeting June 18, 2018
Town Hall, 2nd Floor Stage Conference Area
AGENDA
6:00 p.m. Public Comment.
6:30 p.m. Public Hearing regarding a request by Flying Eagle LLC, Allison Collins, Manager, for a transfer of license, a change of manager, and an alteration of premises at 99 Main Street.
7:00 p.m. Open Meeting Law Complaint: Discuss Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Edward Neal on June 4, 2018 relative to 55 Main Street purchase and sale agreement; vote to authorize response.
Brendhan Zubricki: Presentation of his Town Administrator’s Report for the period June 2nd through June 15th, 2018, regarding the following:
• Town Building Committee Meeting Summary
• Contract for Transition of Town Website to Drupal Platform
• OSHA Implementation Webinar Summary
• Contract for Promotion of Town Resources and Attractions
• Request for Proposals Concerning Property for Public Safety Building
• Signature of Street Light Purchase Documents
• Discussion Related to Route 133 Sewer Main, Causeway Area
• Future Use of Centennial Grove Cottage Area
• Update Concerning Restoration of Two-Way Traffic on Causeway
• Downtown On-Street Parking & Wayfinding Recommendations Review
• Informal School Budget Group Meeting Summary
• Northeast Coastal Coalition (NECC) Meeting Summary
• Awarding of Two MVP Action Grants, Signature of Contracts
OTHER BUSINESS:
Approve the weekly warrant in the amount of $81,261.94.
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 6/14/18 warrant pursuant to subsection (d) of said Section.
NAME VENDOR DATE AMOUNT DEPT’S BILL
Ernie Nieberle Nieberle’s 5/24/2018 $ 165.00 Police
Ernie Nieberle Nieberle’s 5/24/2018 $ 237.27 Fire
Ernie Nieberle Nieberle’s 5/24/2018 $ 1,267.22 Highway
Ernie Nieberle Nieberle’s 5/24/2018 $ 2,950.00 Snow Removal
Ernie Nieberle Nieberle’s 5/24/2018 $ 235.40 Council on Aging
David Pereen Pereen Plumbing 5/20/2018 $ 953.25 Water
M.G.L. Chapter 44 § 33B Transfers:
• Council on Aging in the amount of $6,200 from Outreach Coordinator to System Maintenance.
• Council on Aging in the amount of $4,900 from Van Driver Wages to Vehicle Maintenance.
• Sewer Department in the amount of $2,000 from Liability Insurance to Sewer Overtime.
• Wastewater in the amount of $1,000 from Gloucester to Wastewater Overtime.
• Essex Youth Commission in the amount of $10,331.03 from Employee Salary to Program Supplies.
• Essex Youth Commission in the amount of $4,506.11 from Employee Salary to Office Supplies.
• Essex Youth Commission in the amount of $15,752.86 from Employee Salary to Program Supplies.
• Shellfish Department in the amount of $600.00 from Boat Repairs to Shellfish Deputy Payroll.
• Board of Selectmen in the amount of $1,730.00 from Blanket Insurance to Assistant Building Inspector Payroll.
• Police Department and Board of Selectmen in an amount to be available at meeting time from Police Officer Salaries to Regional Dispatch Connectivity.
Approve a line item transfer in the amount of $1,500.00 from Town Hall Heating Fuel to Town Hall Electricity.
Discuss the salary of the Town Clerk for fiscal year 2019.
Vote to accept a donation of $1000 to the Essex Police Gift Account.
Vote to accept a donation of $1692.79 to the Essex Police Gift Account.
Approve the minutes for the Selectmen’s June 4, 2018, Open Meeting.
Discuss official observance of seating which exceeds the total allowable maximum under the Riversbend All Alcohol Restaurant License.
Review correspondence from the Department of Public Works regarding the use of Town property for a new public safety building.
Review request from Conservation Commission to place a video screen in the 2nd Floor Stage Conference Area for display of plans and other images during public meetings.
Consider a request from the President of North Shore Pride to raise the rainbow flag at the Town Hall.
Review building related requests from the Youth Commission.
Review correspondence from the Library regarding a Little Free Library.
Items that could not be reasonably anticipated by the Open Meeting Law posting deadline.
APPOINTMENTS - Vote the following appointments and sign the appointment cards:
Emergency Management Director for 1 year: Daniel Doucette
Forest Fire Warden for 1 year: Daniel Doucette
REPC Emergency Response Coordinator for 1 year: Daniel Doucette
Fire Department for 1 year:
• Daniel Doucette, Fire Engineers Board, Fire Chief
• Keith Carter, Fire Engineers Board, Deputy Chief
• Ramie Reader, Fire Engineers Board, Deputy Chief
• Ernest Nieberle, Jr., Firefighter, Captain
• Travis Good, Firefighter, Lieutenant
• Cory Jackson, Firefighter, Lieutenant
• Joseph Lafata, Firefighter, Lieutenant
• David Pereen, Firefighter, Lieutenant
• David Thompson, Firefighter, Lieutenant
• Michael French, Firefighter/Arson Investigator
Firefighter for 1 year:
• James Albani
• Daniel Ball
• David Barrett
• John Bateman
• Westley Burnham
• Robert Cavender
• Samuel Sturgis Crocker V
• Dexter Doane
• Richard Dort, Jr.
• Daniel Fialho
• Warren Grant, III
• Jason Heath
• Peter Hoare
• Barry Leeds
• Amy McNeilly
• James McNeilly
• Edward S. Neal
• Jonathan O'Bryan
• Nicholas Ouellette
• Kent Parsons
• Joan Perrigo
• Anthony Pizzo
• Andrew Ray
• Ryan Reed
• Sean Reed
• Michael Soucy
• George Stavros
• Eian Woodman
Probationary Firefighter for 1 year:
• John Boyle
• John Bruce
• Craig Carter
• Philip C. Cicala
• Colt Donahue
• Timothy Grimes
• Ryan Santos
Historical Commission for 3 years:
• Richard Stevens
• Kurt Wilhelm (Alternate)
Open Space Committee for 1 year:
• Nancy Dudley
Strategic Planning Committee for 1 year:
• John Bediz
• Michael Burke
• Westley Burnham
• Annie Cameron
• Robert Coviello
• Michelle French
• David Gabor
• Paul Goodwin
• Charles McNeil
• Julie Scofield
• Andrew Spinney
LICENSING BOARD:
Commercial Shellfish Permit and Waiver of the Application Deadline:
• Scott Wilgo
Student Shellfish Permit and Waiver of the Application Deadline:
• Eric Fossa
Non-resident Recreational Shellfish Permit and Waiver of Application Deadline:
• Stephen Landers, S. Hamilton, MA, sponsored by Billie Knovak
Ratify Approval of a One-Day Wine & Malt License:
• Joan Houghton, Woodman’s, for use on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., within the confines of the tented area at 125 Main Street.
Auction Permit:
• Blackwood March Antiques, Michael March, for use on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, between the hours of 4:00 and 10:00 p.m., within the confines of Woodman’s Function Hall, 125 Main Street.
One-Day Wine & Malt License:
• Joan Houghton, Woodman’s, for use on Friday, July 13, 2018, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., within the confines of Woodman’s Function Hall at 125 Main Street.
• Joan Houghton, Woodman’s, for use on Saturday, July 28, 2018, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., within the confines of Woodman’s Function Hall at 125 Main Street.
• Joan Houghton, Woodman’s, for use on Saturday, August 25, 2018, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., within the confines of Woodman’s Function Hall at 125 Main Street.
• Joan Houghton, Woodman’s, for use on Saturday, September 8, 2018, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., within the confines of Woodman’s Function Hall at 125 Main Street.
• Joan Houghton, Woodman’s, for use on Saturday, September 15, 2018, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., within the confines of Woodman’s Function Hall at 125 Main Street.
• Joan Houghton, Woodman’s, for use on Sunday, September 16, 2018, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., within the confines of Woodman’s Function Hall at 125 Main Street.
• Joan Houghton, Woodman’s, for use on Saturday, September 22, 2018, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., within the confines of Woodman’s Function Hall at 125 Main Street.
• Joan Houghton, Woodman’s, for use on Saturday, September 29, 2018, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., within the confines of Woodman’s Function Hall at 125 Main Street.
One-Day Entertainment License:
• Curt Bergeron, Riversbend at Essex Marina, LLC, for use on Thursday, June 28, 2018, between the hours of 4 and 9 p.m. within the confines of 35 Dodge Street.
REMINDERS:
• 2nd Quarter Cape Ann Innovators Collaborative (CAIC). The topic is Coastal Resilience. Wednesday, June 20, 2018, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Cruiseport, Lower Level.
• The next regular Board of Selectmen’s meeting will take place on Monday, July 2, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Stage Conference Area on the 2nd floor of the Town Hall.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None. |