December 10, 2003
The Board met in Regular Session at 7:30 p.m. in its meeting room at Abbot Hall.
Present (constituting a quorum):
Jeffrey N. Shribman, Chairman
William M. Purdin
Judith R. Jacobi
Harry C. Christensen
Anthony M. Sasso, Town Administrator

Mrs. Jacobi started the meeting as Chair until Mr. Shribman arrived at approximately 7:40 p.m.
MINUTES. Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes of December 3, 2003. -----All in favor.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE. Defibrillator Project. Jacob Bevilacqua, Student Representative, of 5 Brookhouse Drive, appeared before the Board in connection with his recent appointment as student representative. On this date, Jacob Bevilacqua was officially appointed by the Selectmen as “Student Representative of the EMS Committee”. Committee Chairman Dr. Steven Kurzrok appeared before the Board to express his appreciation to the community for their participation in the defibrillator project. Together with committee members, Jacob Bevilacqua, Paula Dubrow, Dr. Justin Byrne, Fire Chief Barry Dixey, Police Chief James Carney and Fire Lieutenant Jason Gilliland, Dr. Kurzrok presented a check to the Selectmen. This check, payable to the Town of Marblehead and in the sum of $35,000, represented monies collected for the project.
FIRE DEPARTMENT. Award of Grant. Chief Barry Dixey appeared before the Board together with Fire Department Captain Richard Bartlett and Lieutenant Kyle Hood to announce the notice of an award received pursuant to the U.S. Homeland Security Act. The grant is in the sum of $98,667. The grant monies will be used in connection with operation of the fire department and to purchase fire-fighter safety equipment such as turn-out gear, personal protection equipment and breathing apparatus. Chief Dixey commented that the success in obtaining the grant is attributable to the conscientious attention that both Captain Bartlett and Lieutenant Hood paid to the research and application for the grant monies. Motion made and seconded to send a letter of commendation to both Captain Bartlett and Lieutenant Hood for their dedication and success in obtaining the grant. All in favor.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT. Bart Snow appeared to discuss the proposed Town Budget for fiscal year 2005. Mr. Snow’s discussion included a presentation (inclusive of a summarization of estimated and actual receipts and expenditures) and reflected a proposed projected deficit of $2.8.
PERMISSION. Extension of Hours. Letter from Phil Sweeney, of Sweeney’s Retreat, requesting permission to extend holiday hours on New Year’s Eve. Motion made and seconded to allow all licensed restaurants in Marblehead for a one-hour extension of the regular midnight closing time to 1 a.m., Thursday, January 1, 2004. All in favor.
PERMISSION. Sandwich Boards. Letter from George Gearhart, requesting permission to place sandwich boards announcing Symphony by the Sea concerts in January and March 2004. Motion made and seconded to grant permission to place signs at the following locations and time periods: Atlantic at Seaview, Maple and Lafayette and Tent’s Corner during the weeks of January 19 and March 1, weather permitting. All in favor.
PERMISSION. PARKING. Request from Erica O’Connor, Office Manager of Hagen & Co., requesting permission to use parking on the street in front of the entrance to 100 Pleasant Street on Wednesday, December 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to accommodate a moving van that requires four parking spots in length. Motion made and seconded to grant permission, subject to Police and Fire Department approval. All in favor.
PERMISSION. USE OF ABBOT HALL FOR SIGN. Request from Gene Arnould, Marblehead Jazz Associates, requesting permission to place a sign in the lobby of Abbot Hall on Saturday, December 13. The sign will announce that the Rebecca Parris Holiday Jazz Concert, which was recently cancelled due to inclement weather, is rescheduled for Saturday evening, December 20. Motion made and seconded to grant permission without precedent or prejudice, and subject to the approval of The Rotary Club of Marblehead Harbor (organizers of the Holiday Pops concert) which is scheduled to occur at Abbot Hall on December 13. All in favor.
PARKING BAN. Motion made and seconded to change the overnight parking ban hours on December 25, 2003, making the ban in force only from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. All in favor.
PARKING BAN. Motion made and seconded to change the overnight parking ban hours on January 1, 2004, making the ban in force only from 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
All in favor.
LICENSES. Common Victualer Licenses. Motion made and seconded to renew the following licenses, subject to all taxes and fees to the Town being paid.
Hava Java, d/b/a Java Sun Coffee Roasters, 35 Atlantic Avenue
TCBY (SMG International), d/b/a TCBY of Marblehead, 27 Atlantic Avenue
Rinaldo’s Restaurant, 165 Pleasant Street.
Antonio Brogna, d/b/a Tony’s Pizza, 1 School Street.
All in favor with the exception of license for Tony’s Pizza which was placed on hold.
LICENSES. Class II Auto License. Motion made and seconded to renew the license, subject to all taxes and fees to the Town being paid:
Autoventure
36 Bessom Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
Manager: Vladimir Yampolsky
The Stingray Shop
8B Woodfin Terrace
Marblehead, MA 01945
Manager: Robert DePippo
All in favor.
LICENSES. All Alcoholic Club and Entertainment. Motion made and seconded to renew the following license, subject to all taxes and fees to the Town being paid:
Boston Yacht Club
One Front Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
Manager: Suzanne Travers
All in favor.
LICENSES. All Alcoholic Common Victualer. Motion made and seconded to renew the following licenses, subject to all taxes and fees to the Town being paid:
Rinaldo’s Restaurant
165 Pleasant Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
Manager: Roger Williamson
All in favor.
LICENSES. Wine and Malt Common Victualer. Motion made and seconded to renew the following license, subject to all taxes and fees to the Town being paid:
126 Washington, Inc.
d/b/a The Cod House
126 Washington Street
Manager: Michael C. Foley

All in favor.
LICENSES. Automatic Amusement Devices. Motion made and seconded to renew the following licenses, subject to all taxes and fees to the Town being paid:
VFW Post 2005 Inc.
321 West Shore Drive
Marblehead, MA 01945
Manager: Daniel D. Fallon
Devices: Omega Video Games (Serial Numbers 1082, 6257 and 8135); Player’s Choice Video (Serial Number 9470) and Golf Tee Game (Serial Number M3376).
Sail Loft Inc.
15 State Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
Manager: Chip Percy
Devices: Golden Tee Golf Game (Serial Number M3725) and N.S.M. Wall Performer CD Player (Serial Number 2046509).
Gerry #5 VFA Inc.
210 Beacon Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
Manager: Joan Champlin
Devices: Pac Man Cocktail Video Game (Serial Number 7262); Draw 90 Video Games (Serial Numbers 1211 and 2227) and Draw 80 Video Game (Serial Number 117843).
Rip Tide Lounge
116 Pleasant Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
Manager: George A. Ciampa
Devices: Tavern Type Pool Table (Serial Number 53678); Mega Touch (Serial Number 548142) and 3d Golf (Serial Number 17216).
Three in favor. Mr. Christensen voted present as to VPW Post 2005 Inc.
ANNOUNCEMENT. Tree Removal. Recreation and Park Department Head has
advised that removal of discarded Christmas trees from curbside will
commence on Friday, December 26 and continue through Monday, January 5. The
removed trees will be burned at sundown on January 5 at Riverhead Beach.
EMERGENCY. SNOW REMOVAL AND PARKING.-----. Motion made and seconded to declare an emergency for snow removal and parking regulation purposes effective December 6, 2003. All in favor.
TRIBUTE. Condolence. A motion was made and seconded to send a letter to the family of Phyllis Lane, who recently passed away. All in favor.
Motion made and seconded to go into executive session to discuss contract negotiations, votes may be taken, and if they are, votes will be released at a time deemed appropriate by Counsel, not to resume in open session. On a polled vote, the Board voted as follows: Mr. Christensen in favor; Mrs. Jacobi in favor; Mr. Purdin in favor; and Mr. Shribman, in favor.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 8:59 p.m. All in favor.

Ursula M. Kretschman
Administrative Aide