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At a Regular Meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Middletown, RI held by telephone conference at the Middletown Town Hall, 350 East Main Road, Middletown, RI on Monday, April 20, 2020 at 7:00 P.M.
Council President Robert J. Sylvia, Presiding
Vice President Paul M. Rodrigues
Councillor Terri Flynn
Councillor Henry F. Lombardi, Jr.
Councillor M. Theresa Santos
Councillor Dennis B. Turano
Councillor Barbara A. VonVillas, Joined session at 7:03 p.m.
Members Present by Teleconference.
TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND
The following items of business, having been filed with the Town Clerk under the Rules of the Council, will come before the Council at a regular meeting to be held on Regular Meeting - Said meeting will be conducted by telephone conference call on Monday, April 20, 2020 at 7:00 P.M., in accordance with Executive Order 20-05, issued by Governor Raimondo on March 16, 2020, which modifies certain provisions of the Open Meetings Act (“OMA”) and the Access to Public Records Act (“APRA”) through April 15, 2020 as part of the State’s emergency response to COVID-19. Members of the public may access and listen to the meeting in real-time by calling 877-853-5257 (Toll Free) or 888-475-4499 (Toll Free) and entering Meeting ID: 974 1504 3580; or On the web at https://zoom.us/j/97415043580
The Middletown Town Council follows the codification of present-day general parliamentary law as articulated in Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised 10th edition (2000), together with whatever rules of order the Council has adopted for its own governance. The motion to reconsider is one of the motions that can bring a question again before an assembly, and is designed to bring back for further consideration a motion which has already been voted on:
If, in the same session that a motion has been voted on, but no later than the same day or the next day on which a business meeting is held, new information or a changed situation makes it appear that a different result might reflect the true will of the assembly, a member who voted with the prevailing side can, by moving to Reconsider [RONR (10th ed.), p. 304-321] the vote, propose that the question shall come before the assembly again as if it had not previously been considered. (From Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, Robert, Evans et al., De Capo Press, 2004)
There were no reconsiderations.
1. Continued from March 16, 2020, Regular Meeting.
Approval of Minutes, re: Special Meeting, February 29, 2020.
On motion of Council President Sylvia, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to approve said minutes. (Council President Robert J. Sylvia, Vice President Paul M. Rodrigues, Councillor Terri Flynn, Councillor Henry F. Lombardi, Jr., Councillor M. Theresa Santos, and Councillor Dennis B. Turano voted YES to the MOTION)
2. Continued from March 16, 2020, Regular Meeting.
Approval of Minutes, re: Regular Meeting, March 2, 2020.
On motion of Council President Sylvia, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to approve said minutes. (Council President Robert J. Sylvia, Vice President Paul M. Rodrigues, Councillor Terri Flynn, Councillor Henry F. Lombardi, Jr., Councillor M. Theresa Santos, and Councillor Dennis B. Turano voted YES to the MOTION)
3. Approval of Minutes, re: Regular Meeting, March 16, 2020.
On motion of Council President Sylvia, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to approve said minutes. (Council President Robert J. Sylvia, Vice President Paul M. Rodrigues, Councillor Terri Flynn, Councillor Henry F. Lombardi, Jr., Councillor M. Theresa Santos, and Councillor Dennis B. Turano voted YES to the MOTION)
4. Approval of Minutes, re: Special Meeting, March 23, 2020.
On motion of Council President Sylvia, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to approve said minutes. (Council President Robert J. Sylvia, Vice President Paul M. Rodrigues, Councillor Terri Flynn, Councillor Henry F. Lombardi, Jr., Councillor M. Theresa Santos, and Councillor Dennis B. Turano voted YES to the MOTION)
5. Applications of the following named persons, firms and corporations for RENEWAL of Amusement Licenses for the 2020-2021 licensing year. (Allows Establishments to have Live Entertainment - All doors and windows to be closed with the exception of Kempenaar Catering, LLC)
First Beach, LLC d/b/a Newport Beach Hotel & Suites- 1 Wave Avenue
Island Cinemas 10, LLC d/b/a Island Cinemas - 866 West Main Road
Kempenaar Catering, LLC d/b/a Kempenaar’s Clambake Club- 323 Valley Rd
Newport Beach House, Inc. d/b/a Newport Beach House-3 Aquidneck Avenue
Newport Vineyards and Winery, LLC d/b/a Newport Vineyards- 909 East Main Road
Seaview Inn, LLC/ The Atlantic Resort- 240 Aquidneck Avenue
The Pub at Two Mile Corner, Inc. d/b/a The Pub at Two Mile Corner-10 Maple Avenue
On motion of Council President Sylvia, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to grant said license renewals. (Council President Robert J. Sylvia, Vice President Paul M. Rodrigues, Councillor Terri Flynn, Councillor Henry F. Lombardi, Jr., Councillor M. Theresa Santos, and Councillor Dennis B. Turano voted YES to the MOTION)
6. Applications of the following named persons, firms and corporations for RENEWAL of Holiday Sales Licenses for the 2020-2021 licensing year. (Establishments to sell on Holidays)
Advance Stores Company, Inc./Advance Auto Parts #7361- 957 West Main Road
Aldi, Inc./ Aldi- 890 West Main Road
Aspire Dermatology, LLC/Aspire Dermatology- 102 Valley Road
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc./Barnes & Noble Booksellers- 1311 West Main Road
Bed, Bath & Beyond/Bed, Bath & Beyond #550- 288 East Main Road
Beebe & Family, Inc.- 7-Eleven Food Stores- 726 Aquidneck Avenue
BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc./BJ’s Wholesale Club- 173 East Main Road
Cardi’s Department Stores, Inc./Cardi’s Furniture Mattresses- 1235 West Main Road
Chaves Gardens, Inc./Chaves Gardens-935 East Main Road
Christmas Tree Shops, Inc./Christmas Tree Shop-19 East Main Road
Colbea Enterprises, LLC/ East Main Shell- 207 East Main Road
Colbea Enterprises, LLC/ West Main Shell- 1149 West Main Road
Cumberland Farms, Inc./Cumberland Farms- 47 Aquidneck Avenue
CVS Pharmacy Inc./CVS Pharmacy #493- 35 East Main Road
East Main Nutrition LLC/Nature’s Goodness- 510 East Main Road
FEDEX Office/FedEx Office #3795- 7 East Main Road
GameStop, Inc. #5581/Game Stop #5581- 288 East Main Road
General Nutrition Corporation #3551/General Nutrition Corporation-1364A West Main Road
Home Depot U.S.A.- 862 West Main Road
Island Carpet & Floors – 695 West Main Road
Marshall’s Store #798/ Marshall’s Store #798- 288 East Main Road
Michaels Stores, Inc./ Michaels #3711- 1305 West Main Road
Newport Cryotherapy, LLC/Newport Wellness and Recovery- 102 West Main Rd
Newport Hobby House, Ltd./Newport Hobby House- 2 Coddington Highway
Newport National Golf Club, Inc./Newport National Golf Club- 324 Mitchell’s Lane
Newport Vineyards & Winery, LLC – 909 East Main Road
Nguyen, James/ La Chic Nails- 57 East Main Road
Ocean State Jobbers, Inc./ Ocean State Job Lot- 282 East Main Road
Office Superstore East, Inc/Staples – 898 West Main Road
OSC Sports/Olympia Sports – 39 East Main Road
Paper Store, LLC/The Paper Store- 1313 West Main Road
PD Humphrey, Co., Inc./Beach Paint- 750 Aquidneck Avenue
PD Humphrey, Co., Inc./Humphrey’s Window and Door Design Gallery-8 Coddington Highway
Pedal Power Bicycle Shop – 879 West Main Road
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc./ Petco #1830- 1309 West Main Road
PetValu, Inc./ Pet Valu- 99 East Main Road
SB Newport, LLC/Studio Barre Newport- 692 Aquidneck Avenue
Shaw’s Supermarket, Inc. #7442/192/Shaw’s Supermarket-71 East Main Road
Speedway, LLC/Speedway #02822- 864 West Main Road
Sprint Spectrum, LLP/Sprint #8492- 1364 West Main Road
Stop & Shop Supermarket Company – 1360 West Main Road
Walgreen Company #3000/Walgreens- 12 East Main Road
Wamm, Inc./Anthony’s Seafood & Restaurant- 963 Aquidneck Avenue
West Marine Products, Inc./West Marine- 379 West Main Road
On motion of Council President Sylvia, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to grant said license renewals. (Council President Robert J. Sylvia, Vice President Paul M. Rodrigues, Councillor Terri Flynn, Councillor Henry F. Lombardi, Jr., Councillor M. Theresa Santos, and Councillor Dennis B. Turano voted YES to the MOTION)
7. Applications of the following named persons, firms and corporations for RENEWAL of Sunday Selling Licenses for the 2020-2021 licensing year.
(This license is only for Package Stores to sell on Sundays)
Andrew’s at Eastgate, LTD/ Gold’s Wine and Spirits- 1374 West Main Road
Aquidneck Package Store, Inc./Aquidneck Liquors – 15 East Main Road
Beach Liquors, LLC/ Beach Wine & Liquors- 43 Aquidneck Avenue
Brewtus, Inc./Sandy’s Liquors-717 Aquidneck Avenue
On motion of Council President Sylvia, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to grant said license renewals. (Council President Robert J. Sylvia, Vice President Paul M. Rodrigues, Councillor Terri Flynn, Councillor Henry F. Lombardi, Jr., Councillor M. Theresa Santos, and Councillor Dennis B. Turano voted YES to the MOTION)
8. Continued from March 16, 2020, Regular Meeting.
On motion of Council President Sylvia, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said communication. (Council President Robert J. Sylvia, Vice President Paul M. Rodrigues, Councillor Terri Flynn, Councillor Henry F. Lombardi, Jr., Councillor M. Theresa Santos, and Councillor Dennis B. Turano voted YES to the MOTION)
9. Continued from March 16, 2020, Regular Meeting.
Resolution of the Council, re: Cancellation of taxes for certain Middletown residents.
On motion of Council President Sylvia, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to pass said resolution. (Council President Robert J. Sylvia, Vice President Paul M. Rodrigues, Councillor Terri Flynn, Councillor Henry F. Lombardi, Jr., Councillor M. Theresa Santos, and Councillor Dennis B. Turano voted YES to the MOTION)
10. Continued from March 16, 2020, Regular Meeting.
Public Hearing (Advertised; Abutters Notified)
Public Hearing Remains Open.
An Ordinance of the Town of Middletown (Second Reading)
An Ordinance in Revision to the Comprehensive Community Plan.
Proposed Amendments to the Town’s Comprehensive Community Plan, future land use plan, map L-4, of the Land Use element of the Middletown Comprehensive Community Plan is amended to bring consistency between the Future Land Use Plan and the Town’s Zoning Map for selected parcels fronting on Aquidneck Ave., Brookdale Rd., Barton Ln., Coddington Hwy., East Main Rd., Green End Ave., Greene Ln., Honeyman Ave., Johnnycake Hill Rd., Maple Ave., Meadow Ln., Old Airport Rd., Rockwood Rd., Sherman Ln., Smythe St., Tuckerman Ave., Underwood Ln., Valley Rd., Vierra Ter., West Main Rd., and Wyatt Rd. Subject parcels are identified on the attached map. (This item will be continued to June 15, 2020, Regular Meeting and Public Hearing will remain open.)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to continue said public hearing to the June 15, 2020, Regular Meeting, the Public Hearing remains open. (Council President Robert J. Sylvia, Vice President Paul M. Rodrigues, Councillor Terri Flynn, Councillor Henry F. Lombardi, Jr., Councillor M. Theresa Santos, Councillor Dennis B. Turano and Councillor Barbara A. VonVillas voted YES to the MOTION)
11. Executive Order 2020-06 (Extension of State of Emergency in Middletown and Budget Deadlines by the Town Administrator) through and including May 22, 2020.
On motion of Council President Sylvia, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to approve the Executive Order 2020-06 (Extension of State of Emergency in Middletown by the Town Administrator) through and including May 22, 2020. (Council President Robert J. Sylvia, Vice President Paul M. Rodrigues, Councillor Terri Flynn, Councillor Henry F. Lombardi, Jr., Councillor M. Theresa Santos, Councillor Dennis B. Turano and Councillor Barbara A. VonVillas voted YES to the MOTION)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to adjourn said meeting at 7:05 P.M. (Council President Robert J. Sylvia, Vice President Paul M. Rodrigues, Councillor Terri Flynn, Councillor Henry F. Lombardi, Jr., Councillor M. Theresa Santos, Councillor Dennis B. Turano and Councillor Barbara A. VonVillas voted YES to the MOTION)
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Wendy J.W. Marshall, CMC
Council Clerk
Supporting documentation is available at http://clerkshq.com/default.ashx?clientsite=Middletown-ri