Information for Meeting of Board of Selectmen
Tuesday June 21, 2016 7:00 PM EDT

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Town:Essex, MA 
Board:Board of Selectmen
Time:Tuesday June 21, 2016 7:00 PM EDT
Location:Essex Elementary School - Staff Conference Room
12 Story Street, Essex, MA 01929
Agenda:
Selectmen’s Meeting								June 21, 2016
Essex Elementary School

AGENDA
7:00 p.m.	Public Comment.

7:05 p.m.	Attorney Nancy McCann and Curt Bergeron to discuss a request for change of name and alteration of premises for the restaurant at Essex Marina.

7:15 p.m.	Town Counsel Gregg Corbo and the Board of Public Works.

8:15 p.m.	Barry O’Brien, Essex Representative to Cape Ann Regional Cable Advisory Committee to discuss ongoing contract renewal process.

Brendhan Zubricki:  Presentation of his Town Administrator’s Report for the period June 4th through June 17th, 2016, regarding the following:  
•	Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Recap
•	Open Space and Recreation Plan - Letter of Review, Updated ADA Policy
•	Contract for the Promotion of Town Resources
•	Contract for Real Estate Agent Services, Southern Conomo Point Sales
•	Town Hall/Library Renovation Project Update
•	Change Order Regarding Town Hall/Library Fire Protection System
•	Review of Lighting Options for Essex Library
•	Contract for Northern Conomo Point Design and Permitting Services
•	Contract for Cloud-Based Voice Over IP (VOIP) Phone Service
•	Potential Conversion of Southern Avenue Parcels to Passive Recreational Use
•	DEP Consent Decree Quarterly Report
•	Massachusetts Downtown Initiative Parking Study Grant Update
•	Army Corps of Engineers Beneficial Use Dredging Study Funding
Other Business:
	Approve the weekly warrant in the amount of $.
	Vote to ratify the exemption from Section 20 of Chapter 268A of the General Laws, the contracts and amounts for the individuals listed below contained within the warrant dated 6/9/16 pursuant to subsection (d) of said Section:
NAME	VENDOR	DATE	AMOUNT	DEPT’S BILL
Ernie Nieberle	Nieberle’s	6/09/16	$     73.00	Shellfish
Ernie Nieberle	Nieberle’s	5/24/16	$   821.00	Police
Ernie Nieberle	Nieberle’s	5/24/16	$1,164.75	Cemetery
Ernie Nieberle	Nieberle’s	5/24/16	$     40.85	Council on Aging
Ernie Nieberle	Nieberle’s	5/24/16	$     51.00	Wastewater
	Approve the minutes for the Selectmen’s June 6, 2016, Open Meeting.
	Review status of no parking signs at Town Landing.
	Vote to approve updated job descriptions for the following positions:  Chief of Police, Sergeant, Detectives, Patrol Officer, Accreditation Manager, Harbormaster, Prosecutor, and Police Secretary.
	Approve a request from Chief Silva to promote Thomas Shute from Special Police Officer to Part-Time Police Officer.
	Sign a letter to the MAPC informing them of Peter Phippen’s reappointment to their board for a 3-year term commencing 7/1/16.
	Vote to appoint either Brian Feener or Scott Woodward to a 3-year term on the Board of Public Works, beginning July 1, 2016. Sign the appointment card.
	Vote to approve a Marina Operator’s Legal Liability insurance policy with Travelers and the renewal of two Pollution Liability policies, one for vessels and one for non-vessels, with Water Quality Insurance Syndicate.
	Vote to approve the rental of Centennial Grove by David Gallagher for a birthday party, for use on Friday, July 8, 2016, between the hours of 6:00 and 11:00 p.m.; sign the parking pass.
	Conomo Point Matters:
•	Consider a request to add Lucia Cecchetti to the lease for 34 Robbins Island Road, Map 19, Lot 66, (New Map 108, New Lot 005).
	Items that could not be reasonably anticipated by the Open Meeting Law posting deadline.
Licensing Board:
	One-Day Entertainment License:
•	David Gallagher, for use on Friday, July 8, 2016, between the hours of 6:00 and 11:00 p.m., within the confines of Centennial Grove.
	One-Day Wine & Malt License:
•	Woodman’s Inc., Joan Houghton, for use on Sunday, July 3, 2016, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., within the confines of 125 R Main Street.
•	David Gallagher, for use on Friday, July 8, 2016, between the hours of 6:00 and 11:00 p.m., within the confines of Centennial Grove.
	Non-Resident Recreational Clamming Permit and Waiver of Application Deadline:
•	Gerald X. Gerrior, Middleton, MA, sponsored by Dexter Tindley, Jr.
•	Michael Symonds, Gloucester, MA, sponsored by Valerie Symonds
•	Kenneth Symonds, Princeton, MA, sponsored by Valerie Symonds
Appointments and Renewal Appointments (term commencing 7/1/16):
ADA Coordinator:  William Sanborn, 1 year
Animal/Dog Control Officer:  Amelia Reilly, 1 year
Building Inspector:  William Sanborn, 1 year
Building Inspector's Assistant:  L. William Holton, 1 year
Burial Agent:  Blake Story, 1 year
CATV Representative:  Barry O'Brien, 1 year
Community Preservation Committee:  Peter Madsen, 3 years
Conservation Commission:
•	Angus Bruce, 3 years
•	Jack Schylling, 3 years
Council on Aging
•	Priscilla Doucette, 3 years
•	Amelia Hamlen, 3 years
•	Patricia McGrath, 3 years
•	Mary Wilhelm, 3 years
Eight Towns & the Great Marsh Coalition:  Matt Coogan, 1 year
Electrical Inspector:  Ramie Reader, 1 year
Electrical Inspector's Assistant:  John Shields, 1 year
Essex Cultural Council:  Jenny Harkness, 6 years
Harbormaster's Assistant:
•	Brian Buck, 3 years
•	Thomas Shute, 3 years
Historical Commission:  Keith Symmes, 3 years
Local Emergency Planning Committee:
•	Dan Doucette, 1 year
•	Erin Kirchner, 1 year
•	Peter Silva, 1 year
•	Paul Goodwin, 1 year
MAPC Representative:  Peter Phippen, 3 years
Open Space Committee:
•	Julie Scofield, 1 year
•	Leslie Burns, 1 year
•	Tamson Gardner, 1 year
•	Lysa Leland, 1 year
Plumbing & Gas Inspector:  Richard	Corriere, 1 year
Plumbing-Gas Inspector's Assistant:  David Pereen, 1 year
Police Officer, Full-Time:
•	Daniel Bruce, 3 years
•	Ryan Davis, 3 years
•	Alexander F. Edwards, 3 years
•	Sergeant Paul Francis, 3 years
•	Michael French, 3 years
•	Robert Gilardi, 3 years
•	James Romeos, 3 years
•	Thomas P. Shamshak, 3 years
Police Officer, Part-Time:
•	Katrina C. Ewing, 1 year
•	David Kent, 1 year
•	David Landry, 1 year
•	Chad Lipinski, 1 year
•	Paul C. Peoples, 1 year
•	Tom Shute, 1 year
•	David J. Vangelist, 1 year
•	Robert Wheway, 1 year
Police Officer, Special:
•	Ryan Devaney, 1 year
Shellfish Advisory Commission:
•	Michael Pascucci, 3 years
Shellfish Warden:  William Knovak, 3 years
Shellfish Warden's Deputy:  Stephen Hartley, 3 years
Strategic Planning Committee:
•	John Bediz, 1 year
•	Michael Burke, 1 year
•	Annie Cameron, 1 year
•	Skip Crocker, 1 year
•	David Gabor, 1 year
•	Peter Madsen, 1 year
•	Charles McNeil, 1 year
•	Julie Scofield, 1 year
•	Keith Symmes, 1 year
Town Counsel:  Kopelman and Paige, P.C., 1 year
Additional Appointments/Reappointments (term commencing 7/1/16):
Local Emergency Planning Committee:
•	Lisa O'Donnell, 1 year
Strategic Planning Committee:
•	Lisa O’Donnell, 1 year
Shellfish Advisory Commission:
•	Robert Doane, 3 years
Strategic Planning Committee:
•	Robert Coviello, 1 year
Executive Session Expected:
		Discussion of pending litigation concerning the case of the Town of Essex v. William Allen, Essex Superior Court C.A. Nos. ESCV2002-00352, ESCV2006-00313, and ESCV2007-02096.
		Discussion regarding the lease, sale, and value of real property at Conomo Point.
	Discussion regarding anticipated litigation.

REMINDER:  The 2nd Quarter meeting of the Essex Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will take place on Wednesday, June 22nd at 8:00 a.m. at The Village Restaurant.

REMINDER:  The next regular Board of Selectmen’s meeting will take place on Monday, July 11th, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the second floor meeting room at the Senior Center on Pickering Street.
Scheduled By:Pam Witham
Posted At:Jun 16, 2016 11:12 AM EDT
Last Modified:Jun 16, 2016 11:41 AM EDT
Minutes:Minutes are not on record with the Town Clerk's office
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