| Agenda: | Selectmen’s Meeting January 25, 2016
Senior Center
AGENDA
7:00 p.m. Public Comment.
7:05 p.m. Brendhan Zubricki - Presentation of his Town Administrator’s Report for the period January 9th through January 22nd, 2016, regarding the following:
• Treasurer/Collector’s Office Job Descriptions and Pay Scales
• Meeting with Army Corps of Engineers Regarding Thin Layer Deposition
• Draft Request for Proposals for Management of Centennial Grove
• Enrollment in the Agricultural/Technical School District vs. Ability to Pay
• Review of Present Winter Parking Ban Language
7:30 p.m. DOR Management Review: Discussion with Various Departments
8:00 p.m. Department Heads / Committee Chairs Meeting
Other Business:
Approve the weekly warrant in the amount of $.
Approve the minutes for the Selectmen’s January 11, 2016, Open Meeting and Executive Session.
Vote to approve and sign 4 copies of the Warrant for Presidential Primary to be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at the Memorial Fire Station on Martin Street.
Approve a request from the American Legion Post 194, Hamilton, to pass over Essex roads during their Motorcycle Run on Sunday, May 22, 2016, to benefit veterans.
Consider use of Special Events Fund to pay for Police Detail at the Essex River Race Day.
Approve the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $200.00 to the Police Department Gift Account.
Approve the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $20.00 to the Police Department Gift Account.
Review of Chief of Police’s calendar year 2015 accomplishments and 2016 goals.
Consider adjustment to the 2016 BOS meeting schedule.
Conomo Point Matters:
• Consider a written request from Mr. & Mrs. Denton to perform soil testing for a septic system on the leased property at 34 R Robbins Island Road, Map 108, Lot 6.
• Town of Essex v. Leah Maher, Essex Superior Court, C.A. No. ESCV2014-00522 – discuss litigation strategy and potential settlement with Estate of Paul Touher; open and executive session pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) expected; votes may be taken.
• Consider a building permit for Mr. Romano’s leased property on Robbins Island, if application presented by meeting time.
Items that could not be reasonably anticipated by the Open Meeting Law posting deadline.
Appointments:
Board of Appeals, Margaret Nelson to a 3-year term, commencing 2/1/16.
Board of Appeals, Keith Carter to a partial 3-year term, commencing 2/1/16 and ending 1/31/17.
Board of Appeals-Alternate, Michael Davis to 2-year term, commencing 2/1/16.
Board of Appeals Alternate, Richard Carter to a 2-year term, commencing 2/1/16.
Licensing Board:
Innholders’ and Common Victuallers’ License Change of Name:
• The Essex Meeting & Retreat Center, LLC, d/b/a The Essex Conference Center & Retreat, Adrian Wilkins, Manager, 1 Conomo Point Road
Non-Resident Recreational Clamming Permit:
• Stephen Danca, Beverly, sponsored by Robert Brophy, Western Ave
• Michael Rogers, Georgetown, sponsored by Louise Holland, Southern Ave
Executive Session Expected:
Discussion of pending litigation concerning the case of the Town of Essex v. Leah Maher, et al., Essex Superior Court C.A. No. ESCV2014-00522D.
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.
Discussion regarding the lease, sale, and value of real property at Conomo Point.
Collective bargaining with respect to successor collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME and/or EPBA.
REMINDER: The Selectmen and the Finance Committee will attend a Public Hearing regarding the FY17 MERSD Operating Budget on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at the Essex Elementary School, starting at 7:00 p.m.
REMINDER: The Selectmen will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Teachers’ Lounge at the Essex Elementary School on Monday, February 1, 2016.
REMINDER: There will be a Special Town Meeting on Monday, February 1, 2016, at the Essex Elementary School, starting at 7:30 p.m.
REMINDER: The next regular Board of Selectmen’s meeting will take place on Monday, February 8th, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Senior Center on Pickering Street.
REMINDER: There will be a Public Forum and presentation of the Strategic Plan at the Essex Elementary School on Story Street on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, starting at 7:00 p.m.
REMINDER: The Planning Board may schedule a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, regarding the proposed subdivision of Robbins Island at 8:00 p.m. in the Fire Station meeting room. This information is only tentative and is subject to change. |