MINUTES
EXETER TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 6, 2020
Per Governor Gina Raimondo’s recent Executive Orders, which relaxed the provision in Open Meetings Law, RIGL 42-46-5(b), prohibiting public bodies from meeting by telephone, this meeting was held via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Town Clerk Lynn Hawkins instructed the Council and Public regarding this Zoom teleconference meeting.
Town Council Member Daniel W. Patterson led Council and the Public in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Ellis asked the Council and Public to join him in a moment of silence to show respect to those who have succumbed to and are affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic, including first responders and medical personnel. The moment of silence was observed.
The Regular Meeting of the Exeter Town Council was called to order at 7:04 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020, via Zoom teleconference as indicated on the agenda for this evening’s meeting.
| Roll Call: | | | | | Present | |
| | | Francis P. DiGregorio | | | | Present |
| | | Robert M. Conn | | | | Present |
| | | Manuel Andrews | | | | Present |
| | | Daniel W. Patterson | | | | Present |
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| Also Present: | | James P. Marusak, Esq., Town Solicitor; | | | | |
| | | Kenneth G. Findlay, Council Assistant; | | | | |
| | | and Lynn M. Hawkins, CMC, Town Clerk | | | | |
Asa Davis: Regarding the 2019 RIPDES report, Mr. Davis noted that violations of state wetland regulations will have a financial impact on the Town. The Town is experiencing that now with the Notice of Intent to Enforce received from the Department of Environmental Management. The report indicates that Director of Public Works Stephen Mattscheck has received training on elicit discharge detection and elimination from the RIPWA and NEAPWA, yet neither organization lists such training, past, present, or future. He queried: When will Council address overpayments of approximately $5,000.00 for chip sealing on several roads? When will he receive a response to his multiple submissions with respect to completion of Estate Drive?
A. FIREHOUSE 2020 HALL OF FAME HONOREES ANNOUNCED: J. CURTIS VARONE, DEPUTY CHIEF, EXETER FIRE DEPARTMENT NO. 1, RECIPIENT (JULY COMMUNICATION NO. 8): Council extended its sincerest congratulations to Mr. Varone on this esteemed distinction. Mr. Varone will be inducted in October.
B. THE TOWN OF EXETER’S OLDEST RESIDENT, ALYCE SCHARTNER, BORN MAY 12, 1915, PASSED AWAY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 20, AT THE AGE OF 105:
Council was saddened by the passing of the Town’s oldest resident. As the oldest resident, she was once presented with the Boston Cane, which will now pass to the next oldest resident.
C. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2020-06 CONCERNING TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF HOURS OF OPERATION FOR OUTDOOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE PERMITTEES DURING STATE OF EMERGENCY IN THE TOWN OF EXETER: As it authorizes him to do so, Mr. Ellis has executed the order extending outdoor dining hours to midnight.
MOTION made by Mr. Ellis to approve the Agenda Order as presented; seconded by Mr. DiGregorio; and voted unanimously in the affirmative.
A. REYNOLDS CHARITABLE TRUST: There were no vouchers.
B. REPORTS:
1. TOWN CLERK
2. TREASURER
3. TAX ASSESSOR
4. TAX COLLECTOR
5. TOWN PLANNER
6. ANIMAL CONTROL
7. TRANSFER STATION
8. EXETER PUBLIC LIBRARY
9. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
10. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
11. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
12. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT/PUBLICSAFETY
13. RURAL LAND PRESERVATION TRUST COMMITTEE
14. EXETER JOB CORPS ACADEMY
15. EXETER-WEST GREENWICH SCHOOL DISTRICT
16. EXETER-WEST GREENWICH REGIONAL SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE
17. NORTH KINGSTOWN PRESERVE AT ROLLING GREENS PROJECT
Mr. Ellis removed Nos. 10 and 11.
C. COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Ellis removed No. 10.
D. SCHEDULE OF JULY MEETINGS AND EVENTS: As regular meetings are not being held due to Covid-19 restrictions, there was not a schedule.
E. BILLS, APPROPRIATIONS, AND ABATEMENTS:
1. BILL SHEET
2. TAX ASSESSOR’S ABATEMENTS
3. TAX COLLECTOR’S REMITTANCES AND ABATEMENTS
Council has the Bill Sheet. There are no Tax Assessor’s Abatements.
Tax Collector’s Remittances are $7,075.47. Tax Collector’s Abatements are $179.60.
F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 4 2020
2. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 26, 2020
3. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 1, 2020
Council has drafts of all three sets of minutes.
MOTION made by Mr. DiGregorio to approve the Consent Agenda as amended; seconded by Mr. Conn; and voted unanimously in the affirmative.
A. VACANCIES:
B. RESIGNATIONS: There were no resignations.
C. APPOINTMENTS:
1. Animal Shelter Attendant: There were four applicants (Communication Nos. 3, 7, 22, 23). Animal Shelter Director Stephen Mattscheck reviewed the applications and talked with the applicants. Only one is available the hours.
She has excellent qualifications. Council has his recommendation.
MOTION made by Mr. Ellis to appoint Caetlyn Nichols as Animal Shelter Attendant; seconded by Mr. Conn; and voted unanimously in the affirmative.
2. Planning Board Members (two) (terms expiring July 6, 2020): Council has letters from William Haas and Donna DiDonato (Communication Nos. 2 and 11) seeking reappointment.
MOTION made by Mr. Ellis to reappoint William Haas and Donna DiDonato as Planning Board Members for the ensuing term; seconded by Mr. Conn; and voted unanimously in the affirmative.
D. EXPIRING TERMS:
1. Susan Franco-Towell, Zoning Board of Review Alternate Member (term expiring August 3, 2020)
2. Paul Ward, Reynolds Charitable Trust Committee Member (term expiring August 7, 2020)
MOTION made by Mr. Ellis to direct the Clerk to contact Ms. Franco-Towell and Mr. Ward to inquire whether they wish to be considered for reappointment and to post the expiring terms should either of them not wish to be reappointed; seconded by Mr. DiGregorio; and voted unanimously in the Affirmative.
A. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EXETER CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 38, STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES: TO ADD STATE MANDATED UTILITY CUTS/REVISED PAVING STANDARDS AND TO CORRECT DISTANCE, OLD YAWGOO SCHOOL ROAD: When the amendments were being incorporated into the ordinance for review tonight, it was realized that two sections of the ordinance should be combined as they are redundant. Thus, the ordinance is not ready for Public Hearing tonight.
MOTION made by Mr. Ellis to conduct this Public Hearing next month with a revised notice and revised amended ordinance; seconded by Mr. DiGregorio.
Discussion: Mr. Findlay noted that amendments made to this ordinance in 1999 were similar to ones made in 1984. Rather than doing a public hearing tonight for the standards and correction and then doing another public hearing to combine the two redundant sections, it makes sense to hold only one public hearing.
Back to the Motion: Voted unanimously in the affirmative.
B. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EXETER CODE OF ORDINANCES: CHAPTER 14, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS; ARTICLE IV, IMPACT FEES: The amendments to this Article regarding impact fees will help in the development of Exeter, new public facilities, and upgrades and/or improvements to existing public facilities.
MOTION made by Mr. Ellis to open the Public Hearing; seconded by Mr. DiGregorio; and voted unanimously in the affirmative.
The Public Hearing was duly advertised and noticed. Mr. Ellis read the ordinance in part. Council engaged in lengthy discussion.
A Request for Proposal for an Impact Study went out on January 2, 2018, and was awarded by Council in June, 2018. In August, department heads met with the vendor to discuss what the Town’s needs were. The vendor prepared the study. Following review by the department heads and Council, several meetings and several revisions, the study was approved by Council in July, 2019. The proposed ordinance amend-ments are made based on and supported by the study.
Though it was a long process, the resulting ordinance is both good, solid, and rationale.
There was a concerted effort to keep the fees reasonable and in line with standard, national fees. The fees are a bit lower than the current fees. The fees will be applied to both residential and non-residential projects. The question was put to the vendor whether non-residential projects could be exempted from the fees. The vendor advised against it because the accepted study was based on the inclusion of those fees.
Mr. Patterson’s opinion was that imposing impact fees on commercial developments on top of building fees will discourage businesses from coming to Exeter, which Council is trying to encourage through its Economic Development Task Force.
In order to redirect the fees from school projects to Town projects, Mr. Findlay suggested that the proposed ordinance be adopted and then the study be reviewed for possible exclusion of non-residential fees. The ordinance can then again be amended. Mr. Ellis agreed, adopt the proposed ordinance and immediately send the study for review based on Mr. Patterson’s concerns.
Under the current ordinance, impact fees are accumulating and are intended towards school improvements. Approximately $20,000.00 to $25,000.00 is collected yearly.
If this proposed ordinance is approved, impact fees will go to Public Works for specifically identified projects within Town.
From the Public:
Lynn Conway: Are there going to be impact fees for the schools and Public Works? The ordinance addresses both separately in Sections 4 and 5. Council will have the authority to impose either or both. The intent of the ordinance is not to cut impact fees to the schools completely. The intent is to use some for Public Works and some for the schools when and where appropriate.
Is there an order of preference where the impact fees will be used? The impact fees sent to the school can only be used for school expansions when enrollment necessitates it. It cannot be used for operational expenses. Currently, student enrollment is not increasing to warrant additions. The new ordinance allows the fees to be used for improvements needed in Town, rather than let them accumulate.
If they are not used within ten years, they are refunded back to the builder.
How much has accumulated in impact fees and when is it scheduled to be refunded?
There is over $200,000.00. In eight years.
If a land owner portions off its property, do impact fees have to be paid? Impact fees are not applied to subdivisions. Planning Board fees are. Impact fees would be applied if building is commenced on the divided lots.
The ordinance indicates that expenditures will be at the pleasure of the Town Council. Will there be hearings on how that money will be spent? Specific projects have been identified in the study and have to be fulfilled within a certain period of time.
Asa Davis: Will the fees for public works be spent on new capital or on existing ones and/or operations? The projects are additional to existing ones and have to be justified by additional development. It cannot be used for existing capital projects, operations, or maintenance.
MOTION made by Mr. Ellis to close the Public Hearing; seconded by Mr. DiGregorio; and voted unanimously in the affirmative.
MOTION made by Mr. Ellis to adopt proposed amendments to Exeter Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Buildings and Building Regulations, Article IV, Impact Fees; seconded by Mr. DiGregorio.
Discussion: There is one change to Page 5. Top of box should read “fees per 1000 square feet.” Mr. Ellis suggested that if the ordinance is adopted, that next month Council refer it to Planning Board with Council’s concerns regarding commercial development for language mitigation or options.
Back to the Motion: Voted as follows:
Calvin A. Ellis Yes
Francis P. DiGregorio Yes
Robert M. Conn Yes
Manuel Andrews Yes
Daniel W. Patterson No
Motion passes.
C. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 2019 RIPDES SMALL MS4 ANNUAL REPORT:
MOTION made by Mr. Ellis to open the Public Hearing; seconded by Mr. DiGregorio; and voted unanimously in the affirmative.
The report, which has been submitted to the Department of Environmental Management, is required annually for the State Stormwater Permit. Much of the program does not apply to Exeter. Every year, Exeter requests funds for stormwater work, and every year, is denied. Public Works, however, does the work (what it can within its operations budget) to ensure the stormwater system is maintained, upgraded, cleaned, and inspected annually, such as cleaning and inspecting catch basins, inspecting discharges, and sweeping asphalt or oiled roads. There has not been an illicit discharge in the catch basins or manholes since the existence of this program. Because funds from the State are denied, there are certain things Public Works cannot do within its budget, such as GIS mapping.
A motion by Council is not necessary. The requirement is that the report is scheduled for Public Hearing for public information and comments.
From the Public:
Asa Davis: Regarding the lack of funding, if the Town did not have to spend $5,000.00 on bid specifications and $25,000.00 on engineering services for the Department of Environmental Management’s notice of enforcement compliance and overspending $5,000.00 on chip sealing, that would be more than enough to cover all the outreach programs that the RIPDES program asks for and the GIS mapping.
MOTION made by Mr. Ellis to close the Public Hearing; seconded by Mr. DiGregorio; and voted unanimously in the affirmative.
A. EXTENSION AND RENEWAL OF DECLARATION OF MUNICIPAL STATE OF EMERGENCY (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 20-05): The Declaration remains in place for FEMA reimbursement funding and due to the Governor’s directives and regulations for Covid-19. The language remains the same, except for the expiration date. As the Declaration empowers the Council President to do so, Mr. Ellis will re-execute the Declaration extending it through August 31, 2020, to take effect immediately. The extension has been reviewed and approved by Emergency Management Director E. Stefan Coutoulakis and Town Solicitor James Marusak and will continue to be reviewed month to month.
B. INTRODUCTION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION: RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE INVOCATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF R.I.G.L. 45-2-3.2(b)(2) IN ORDER FOR THE TOWN COUNCIL TO SET A HEARING DATE FOR ADOPTION OF AN ANNUAL APPROPRIATION AND TAX LEVY AND TO AUTHORIZE NOTICE AND ADVERTISEMENT THEREOF: Mr. Ellis read the resolution in part. In conjunction with legislation enacted recently by the General Assembly due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, this Resolution will allow Council to set a hearing date for adoption of an annual appropriation and tax levy.
MOTION made by Mr. Ellis to adopt Resolution Concerning the Invocation of the Provisions of R.I.G.L. 45-2-3.2(b)(2) in Order for the Town Council to set a Hearing date for Adoption of An Annual Appropriation and Tax Levy and to Authorize Notice and Advertisement Thereof; seconded by Mr. DiGregorio.
Discussion: The Public Hearing regarding a permanent budget will be scheduled virtually for July 28, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. As the School’s budget did not pass recently, the budget temporarily adopted on May 26, 2020, has been reduced for Council’s consideration at public hearing. The school budget was reduced from $539,000.00 to $315,355.00. The legislation passed by the General Assembly gives Council the option of adopting a permanent budget and bypassing a Financial Town Meeting for this year.
Mr. Patterson’s opinion was that it is wrong for Council not to hold a Financial Town Meeting. It is residents’ money and they should have the opportunity to vote on the budget. Jamestown was able to adhere to Covid19 restrictions by holding a “drive in” Financial Town Meeting.
Mr. Ellis queried when and where could a Financial Town Meeting be held and who would orchestrate it? Council has a financial obligation to manage the Town. It has done its due diligence with a responsible budget. What else would the residents wish to cut at Financial Town Meeting?
Mr. DiGregorio was in full support of the resolution. In his opinion, it is a reasonable solution to the dilemmas Covid-19 has presented and a fair, efficient, and equitable Financial Town Meeting is not logistically possible. Given the circumstances of Covid-19, Mr. Conn felt that holding a Financial Town Meeting would put residents at risk and potential spread. Hopefully, next year, everything will resume back to normal. Mr. Ellis noted that many options were considered to hold a Financial Town Meeting, but it seeming challenging, he believes it best for Council to adopt a budget and forego a Financial Town Meeting for this year.
Back to the Motion: Voted as follows:
Calvin A. Ellis Yes
Francis P. DiGregorio Yes
Robert M. Conn Yes
Manuel Andrews Yes
Daniel W. Patterson No
Motion passes.
C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: DIRECTIVE TO DEPARTMENT HEADS REGARDING PURCHASES DURING TEMPORARY BUDGET UNTIL A PERMANENT ANNUAL APPROPRIATION IS ADOPTED: All departments would withhold any unnecessary spending. Public Works is contracted to summer paving and chip sealing.
Following discussion, Council directed the Clerk to inform all department heads that Council directs them to withhold any unnecessary expenditures, other than Public Works, until a permanent budget is put in place.
D. INTRODUCTION, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EXETER CODE OF ORDINANCES: CHAPTER 10, ANIMALS; ARTICLE 1, IN GENERAL; SECTION 10-1: Because of Covid restrictions, the parties who were to review the ordinance for revisions (corrections, additions, and/or deletions) have not had the opportunity to meet. Once Covid restrictions lift and they have the opportunity to meet, a proposed amended ordinance will be presented to Council.
This agenda item will be removed from the agenda until a draft is presented for Council’s consideration.
E. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: REQUEST TO PROCEED TO BID: VESTIBULE, EXETER CLERK’S OFFICE BUILDING: Funds for this project were put aside by vote at Financial Town Meeting. The vestibule would be at the building’s side door and would be enclosed, comply with current handicapped accessible regulations, add security, and save on heating costs in the winter. The ramp and railing will be modified for better ADA accessibility and to correct frost heave issues and a sagging roof hazard. The vestibule will be constructed to be aesthetically appropriate and to all building codes.
MOTION made by Mr. DiGregorio to proceed to bid for vestibule improvements to the Clerk’s Office Building; seconded by Mr. Ellis.
Discussion: As he is an architect, DiGregorio will assist with the specifications and attend meetings with potential builders.
Back to the Motion: Voted unanimously in the affirmative.
A. HISTORIC PRESERVATION: POTENTIAL PROJECTS: Council has approved a list of cosmetic jobs needed at the Town’s Old Town Hall and two school houses. Mr. Findlay will have one job completed at a time and will report the progress periodically under his report (Agenda Item No. 11A). This item will be removed from the Agenda.
B. WORKPLACE HARASSMENT TRAINING INITIATIVE: Because of Covid-19 Pandemic restrictions, the remaining employees to be trained cannot be brought together at this time. This item will be removed from the Agenda and brought back in the future.
C. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVISION UPDATE: Mr. Ellis felt this agenda item should remain as Council should not lose track of the progress as it has to be completed.
D. TRANSFER STATION PURCHASE: Council is waiting on the seller. This agenda item will be removed until there is something for Council to address.
E. INTRODUCTION, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EXETER CODE OF ORDINANCES: ZONING, ARTICLES I AND IV, RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, BUILDINGS, AND USE: This item will remain on the agenda until it is resolved.
F. EXETER POLICE DEPARTMENT TASK FORCE: UPDATE: Mr. Andrews believed this item should be removed from the Agenda “until the world is in a better place.” There has been the Pandemic, violence, unrest, and unprecedented actions against police officers and police departments. It is not prudent to go forward with this study at this time.
MOTION made by Mr. Andrews to suspend the actions of the Exeter Police Department Task Force until such time as the world returns to its new normal; seconded by Mr. Ellis; and voted unanimously in the affirmative.
This item will be removed from the Agenda.
G. TOWN SERGEANT’S OFFICE: AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECKS (BCI CHECKS): There has been no movement on the legislation Council forwarded to the General Assembly. This agenda item will be removed.
H. ADMINISTRATIVE AND DEPARTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURE UPDATES: There were suggestions from Town Sergeant William Donovan for his department. Because of Covid restrictions, the parties who would develop the policy have not had the opportunity to meet. Until Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, this agenda item will be removed from the agenda until the parties can meet and develop a policy for Council’s consideration.
I. E-PERMITTING: PROCESSING FEE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE II, SECTION 14-51: Building Inspector Ronald DeFrancesco suggested that a $5.00 processing fee be charged to all permits and be applied towards State fees for the mandated, unfunded online permitting program. Council approved the suggestion last month. The fee is being applied. The ordinance needs to be updated. Mr. Findlay will draft the ordinance with the amendment. Attorney Marusak will review. Council will address next month for possible action.
J. TREASURER’S OFFICE: AWARDING OF BID: AUDIT REPORT: The invitation for bids was duly advertised. One bid was received and duly opened. The bid was from Wadovick & Company, who has been doing the Town’s audit for several years now. Town Treasurer Maria Lawler highly recommends awarding Wadovick & Company the bid. Wadovick & Company proposes extending its current fee for the next three years. So, no increase for the Town’s annual audit for the next year three years. Wadovick & Company is very familiar with the Town’s records, so the audit does not take long and is not arduous. Ms. Lawler believes there were no other bids received because auditing firms are not taking new clients because of Covid regulations and limitations.
MOTION made by Mr. Ellis to award Wadovick & Company the three-year contract for the Town’s audit report at $15,560 per year; seconded by Mr. Conn; and voted unanimously in the affirmative.
K. NEW TOWN WEBSITE: AWARDING OF BID: The invitation to bid was duly advertised. Three bids were received and duly opened. IT Director James Angi reviewed the bids received and recommends Municode.
MOTION made by Mr. Andrews to accept Municode’s bid for a New Town Website at the recommendation of IT Director James Angi; seconded by Mr. DiGregorio.
Discussion: The Website Committee made a list of website requirements and assigned Mr. Angi the task of writing the specifications, which included the Committee’s list, reviewing the bids received, and making his recommendation to Council on behalf of the Committee. Municode met the requirements. Funds have been approved for the cost.
Back to the Motion: Voted unanimously in the affirmative.
L. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:
Town Treasurer Maria Lawler has determined, through diligent research, that it is not feasible for the Town to manage this program at this time. It is a very cumbersome task for very few Town businesses that would qualify to take advantage of the grants. Should several Towns at some point entertain the idea of managing the program together, Exeter can consider that proposition.
MOTION made by Mr. Ellis to not pursue management of the Community Development Block Grant Program; seconded by Mr. DiGregorio; and voted unanimously in the affirmative.
A. TOWN COUNCIL ASSISTANT’S REPORT: Town Council Assistant, Kenneth G. Findlay: As the Library Board Chair, Mr. Findlay reported that the Library success-fully reopened on June 30. The amount of work accomplished and issues addressed by the Library staff in the last two months is astonishing. The Library looks great and is moving forward.
B. SOLICITOR’S REPORT: James P. Marusak, Esq.: Attorney Marusak has been busy this month with the review of ordinances and drafting of resolutions. Regarding litigation matters: A number of motions will be heard by the Court at the end of the month regarding Estate Drive. In the Arcadia matter, it appears the State has withdrawn its plans to build. A stipulation is expected to enter this month, which will terminate all court actions. That will wrap up this case. Should the State wish at a future date to build, it will have to go through all proper local channels.
C. REPORTS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Public Works continues to work on equipment (saving the Town money on mechanics’ costs), will do pre-work ahead of scheduled chip sealing, has completed road sweeping, and has almost completed catch basin cleaning and mowing of road shoulders.. Tighe & Bond, who was awarded the bid for engineering services with respect to the Notice of Intent to Enforce received from the Department of Environmental Management (“DEM”), has visited and reviewed the Public Works site. Tighe & Bond has made an appointment to review DEM’s records.
The Town can expect Tighe & Bond’s report in the next few weeks. Other than Tighe & Bond’s fee, there has been no other expenses with respect to this matter.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: Director of Social Services Christine Heart-Skaggs reports: She has been partnering with the New England Dairy Council to distribute milk. She and Emergency Management Director E. Stefan Coutoulakis distributed meals provided by the University of Rhode Island the month of June.
On July 16, Our Kids Farm distributed vegetables and on July 29 Emma Acres distributed ice cream. She has obtained funding from several sources for her department. Her initiative is unsurpassed. Unfortunately, she has chosen to not run for reelection, thus will not continue to serve as Director of Social Services, a major loss to the Town. Council thanked her for her exceptional services and wished her well.
There were no Other Administrative Issues.
No. 10 06/10/2020 Letter from Asa Davis regarding permit request for Estate Drive completion: Mr. Patterson queried: The legal bills are climbing. Is Council willing to negotiate with Mr. Davis as he suggests? Because it refers to a matter in litigation, Mr. Ellis suggested referring Mr. Davis’ communication to Attorney Marusak for appropriate response. Mr. Patterson supported that suggestion. Attorney Marusak will review and take the appropriate action.
Council did not enter into Executive Session.
The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
The next Regular Meeting of the Exeter Town Council is scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn M. Hawkins, CMC
Exeter Town Clerk
Approved: September 8, 2020