| Agenda: | Selectmen’s Meeting June 26, 2017
Town Hall Stage Conference Area
AGENDA
7:00 p.m. Public Comment.
7:05 p.m. Billie Knovak to discuss possible late fee for Commercial Shellfish Licenses submitted after the annual deadline.
7:10 p.m. Chief Silva to discuss possible deployment of new moorings near winter clam flats; recommendations for possible dinghy tie-up at new Conomo Point Park; and, recommendations for possible signage changes in the vicinity of 105 Eastern Avenue.
7:45 p.m. Curt Bergeron to discuss the application process for an annual Entertainment License.
Brendhan Zubricki: Presentation of his Town Administrator’s Report for the period June 3rd through June 23rd, 2017, regarding the following:
• Strategic Planning Committee/Economic Development Committee Update
• Possible Reconstitution of Essex Youth Commission
• Planning for Summer Town/School District Budget Meetings
• Award of Roadway Resurfacing Contract
• Further Discussion, Final Town Hall/Library Renovation Change Orders
• Planting of New Evergreen Tree/Landscaping on Town Hall Property
• Update Concerning Municipal Fiber Optic Network
• Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program Grant
• Award of Green Community Grant for Projects at Essex Elementary
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 June 8, 2017 warrant pursuant to subsection (d) of said Section.
NAME VENDOR DATE AMOUNT DEPT’S BILL
Ernie Nieberle Nieberles 05/24/17 $ 905.51 Police
Ernie Nieberle Nieberles 05/24/17 $ 106.20 Fire
Ernie Nieberle Nieberles 05/24/17 $ 196.60 Council on Aging
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 June 15, 2017 warrant pursuant to subsection (d) of said Section.
NAME VENDOR DATE AMOUNT DEPT’S BILL
David Pereen Pereen Plumbing 05/24/17 $ 180.00 Board of Selectmen
Ernie Nieberle Nieberles 05/24/17 $ 1,530.11 Highway
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 June 22, 2017 warrant pursuant to subsection (d) of said Section.
NAME VENDOR DATE AMOUNT DEPT’S BILL
James McNeilly McNeilly EMS 06/12/17 $ 145.00 Fire Dept
Approve a MGL Chapter 44 Sec 33B transfer in the amount of $520.00 to Assistant Town Accountant from Town Accountant Seminars, Contracted Services, and Travel.
Approve a MGL Chapter 44 Sec 33B transfer in the amount of $297.94 to Registrar’s Supplies from Registrar’s Salaries.
Approve a MGL Chapter 44 Sec 33B transfer in the amount of $4740.00 to COA Expense from Van Driver Wages.
Approve the minutes for the Selectmen’s June 5, 2017, Open Meeting.
Vote to approve the purchase of the forestry fire vehicle body and pump assemblage.
Consider a request from Matt and Kristina Jacobs to rent Centennial Grove on Sunday, July 16, 2017, between the hours of 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m.
Consider a request from the 1st Presbyterian Church of Ipswich to rent Centennial Grove on Sunday, July 31, 2017, between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Consider appointing either Joe Ginn or reappointing Paul Rullo to the Board of Public Works.
Consider making an appointment to the Finance Committee to fill a vacancy that will exist as of July 1st.
Review letters of interest for a single ad hoc seat on the Strategic Planning Committee.
Vote to sign a letter of thanks to the Department of Public Works for assistance with several Town projects.
Acknowledge a Certificate of Merit and Appreciation that was awarded to Treasurer/Collector Virginia Antell by the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association.
Review a letter from Town Hall neighbors concerning Town Hall outside lighting.
Discuss standing policy for opening of mail in Selectmen’s Office.
Review and discuss Shellfish Constable’s existing position description and work plan.
Review and discuss possible plans to build chimney swift boxes on Town property.
Review and discuss scope of services for Centennial Grove master plan RFP.
Conomo Point Items:
• Discuss possibility and style of future memorial benches at Conomo Point, including a recent request from Nina Fletcher.
Items that could not be reasonably anticipated by the Open Meeting Law posting deadline.
Executive Session Expected:
Discussion of pending litigation concerning the case of the City of Beverly vs. the Essex County Sheriff, et al., Essex Superior Court C.A. No. ESCV2015-00350A. Regular Session discussion and vote may follow the Executive Session.
Licensing Board:
Common Victualler’s License:
• Weezie’s Dylan, LLC, Gayle McKinley, Manager, d/b/a Shea’s Riverside Inn & Motel at 132 Main Street
Non-Resident Recreational Shellfishing Permit and Waiver of Application Deadline:
• David Carnevale, Beverly, MA, sponsored by Robert Bradley
• Stephan Landers, Hamilton, MA, sponsored by William Knovak
Senior Shellfishing Permit:
• Ernest L. Doucette
• William J. Mitchell, Jr.
Student Shellfishing Permit and Waiver of Application Deadline:
• Nicholas DiPietro
• Ian Schylling
Ratify One-Day Wine & Malt License and Waiver of Fee:
• Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, Ken Riehl, for use on Saturday, June 24, 2017, between the hours of 4:00 and 9:30 p.m. within the confines of Memorial Park.
Ratify One-Day Wine & Malt License:
• Woodman’s Inc., Joanie Houghton, for use on Sunday, June 18, 2017, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. within the confines of the tented area at 125 Main Street.
One-Day Wine & Malt License:
• Woodman’s Inc., Joanie Houghton, for use on Saturday, July 22, 2017, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. within the confines of Woodman’s Function Hall, 125 Main Street.
• Woodman’s Inc., Joanie Houghton, for use on Sunday, July 2, 2017, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. within the confines of Woodman’s Tented Area, 125 Main Street.
• Woodman’s Inc., Joanie Houghton, for use on Monday, July 3, 2017, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. within the confines of Woodman’s Function Hall, 125 Main Street.
Appointments:
Cable TV Regional Representative for 3 years: Barry O'Brien
Community Preservation Committee for 3 years:
• Kim Drake
• Michael Burke
• Michael Galli
• Richard Ross
• Richard Stevens
Council on Aging for 3 years:
• Susan Coviello
Emergency Management Director for 1 year: Dan Doucette
Fire Engineers Board, Deputy Chief for 1 year: Keith Carter
Fire Engineers Board, Deputy Chief for 1 year: Ramie Reader
Fire Engineers Board, Fire Chief for 1 year: Daniel Doucette
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
• James McNeilly
• Edward S. Neal
• Jonathan O'Bryan
• Nicholas Ouellette
• Kent Parsons
• Joan Perrigo
• Anthony Pizzo
• Amy Price
• Andrew Ray
• Ryan Reed
• Sean Reed
• Michael Soucy
• George Stavros
• Eian Woodman
Firefighter, Captain for 1 year: Ernest Nieberle, Jr.
Firefighter, Lieutenant for 1 year:
• Travis Good
• Cory Jackson
• Joseph Lafata
• David Pereen
• David Thompson
Firefighter/Arson Investigator for 1 year: Michael French
Firefighter, Probationary for 1 year:
• John Boyle
• Craig G. Carter
• Colt P. Donahue
• Timothy S. Grimes
• Ryan P. Santos
Forest Fire Warden for 1 year: Dan Doucette
Open Space Committee for 1 year:
• Leslie Burns
• Tamson Gardner
• Lysa Leland
• Julie Scofield
REPC Emergency Response Coordinator for 1 year: Daniel Doucette
Strategic Planning Committee for 1 year:
• Michael Burke
• Annie Cameron
• Robert Coviello
• Skip Crocker
• David Gabor
• Peter Madsen
• Charles McNeil
• Lisa O'Donnell
• Julie Scofield
• (Council On Aging Representative to be determined)
REMINDER: The next regular Board of Selectmen’s meeting will take place on Monday, July 17, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Stage Conference Area on Martin Street. |