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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, October 5, 2020 at 6:00 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, joined at 6:06 p.m.
Councillor Dennis B. Turano
Councillor Barbara A. VonVillas, Members Present
Members and Participants Present by Teleconference and Webinar/Meeting.
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5, 2020
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 Monday, October 5, 2020; Executive Session at 6:00 P.M.; Regular Meeting at 7:00 P.M. - Said meeting will be conducted by telephone conference call/ webinar, in accordance with Executive Order 20-46 issued by Governor Raimondo on April 15, 2020, extended to October 10, 2020, which modifies certain provisions of the Open Meetings Act (“OMA”) and the Access to Public Records Act (“APRA”) 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 1-877-853-5257 (Toll Free) or 1-888-475-4499 (Toll Free) and entering Meeting ID: 819 6070 1730 ; or on the web at
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The items listed on the Consent portion of the agenda are to be considered routine by the Town Council and will ordinarily be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Council, requests and the Town Council President permits, in which event the item will be removed from Consent Agenda consideration and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. All items on this agenda, may be considered, discussed and voted upon in executive session and/or open session.
Pursuant to RIGL §42-46-6(b). Notice – “Nothing contained herein shall prevent a public body, other than a school committee, from adding additional items to the agenda by majority vote of the members. Such additional items shall be for informational purposes only and may not be voted on except where necessary to address an unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action to protect the public or to refer the matter to an appropriate committee or to another body or official.”
Any person not a member of the Council, desiring to address the Council concerning a matter on the docket of the Council, not the subject of a Public Hearing, shall submit a written request to the Town Clerk stating the matter upon which he desires to speak. Persons are permitted to address the Council for a period not to exceed three (3) minutes. Citizens that wish to speak must submit a written request either dropped off at Town Hall or emailed to wmarshall@middletownri.com or kclancey@middletownri.com . Request must include your information, item number you wish to address and how you will be identified/named on zoom. The request must be filed at least 30 minutes prior to the meeting (6:30 p.m.). If a request is not filed, you will not be able to address the matter.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
RECONSIDERATION
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.
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1. Executive Session - Pursuant to provisions of RIGL, Sections 42-46-2, 42-46-4 and 42-46-5 (a), (1) Collective Bargaining (Police- FOP), (1) Collective Bargaining (TEAMSTERS), (2) Potential Litigation and (1) Personnel – (Non-Classified Municipal Positions),- review, discussion and/or potential action and/or vote in executive session and/or open session.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to recess open session and reconvene in executive session at 6:02 p.m. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to recess executive session and reconvene in open session at 6:45 p.m.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to ratify the Police-FOP Union contract. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the sick bank agreement with the TEAMSTERS for a union member. (All Councillors were polled)
Vice President Rodrigues recused himself from acting on the Personnel – Non-Classified Municipal Positions discussion and vote, due to a possible conflict of interest.
On motion of Council President Sylvia, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to pass said resolution. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to seal the executive session minutes pursuant to Section 42-46-7. RIGL. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Council President Sylvia, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to recess this meeting at 6:47 p.m.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to reconvene this meeting at 7:00 p.m.
On motion of Council President Sylvia, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to act on item #43 at this time. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to act as a Board of License Commission. (All Councillors were polled)
2. Continued from August 17, 2020 and September 21, 2020 Regular Meetings
(Advertised and Abutters Notified)
Application of Rock Lobster 69, LLC dba Rock Lobster, 59 Aquidneck Avenue, for a Class BV Liquor License to be used at the same premises. (NEW) (Application to be withdrawn at the request of the Attorney)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to withdraw said application at the request of the Attorney. (All Councillors were polled)
3. (Advertised and Abutters Notified)
Application of Breakwaters Cigar & Whiskey Lounge, LLC, 769 Aquidneck Avenue, for a Class C Liquor License to be used at the same premises. Application includes request to expand hours to close at 1:00 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Night before Legal Holiday per RIGL 3-7-8(E). (NEW)
Public Hearing was declared open.
There being no other person present desiring to be heard public hearing was declared closed.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted to grant said license with expanded hours to close at 1:00 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays and the Nights before a Legal Holiday per RIGL 3-7-8(E); Councillor Flynn voted NO to said motion. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to reconvene as a Town Council. (All Councillors were polled)
4. Continued from August 17, 2020 and September 21, 2020 Regular Meetings
Application of Rock Lobster 69, LLC dba Rock Lobster, 59 Aquidneck Avenue, for a Victualling House License for the 2019-2020 licensing year. (NEW) (Application to be withdrawn at the request of the Attorney)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to withdraw said application at the request of the Attorney. (All Councillors were polled)
5. Continued from August 17, 2020 and September 21, 2020 Regular Meetings
Application of Rock Lobster 69, LLC dba Rock Lobster, 59 Aquidneck Avenue, for an Amusement License for the 2020-2021 licensing year. (Acoustic, Some Amplified and Comedy) (NEW) (Application to be withdrawn at the request of the Attorney)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to withdraw said application at the request of the Attorney. (All Councillors were polled)
6. Continued from August 17, 2020 and September 21, 2020 Regular Meetings
Application of Rock Lobster 69, LLC dba Rock Lobster, 59 Aquidneck Avenue, for a Mechanical Amusement License for the 2020-2021 licensing year. (NEW) (Application to be withdrawn at the request of the Attorney)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to withdraw said application at the request of the Attorney. (All Councillors were polled)
7. Application for Special Event Permit from Newport Film for Newport Film Drive-In at Norman Bird Sanctuary (Car Drive-In Documentary Film Screening) to be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to grant said Special Event Permit. (All Councillors were polled)
8. Application for Special Event Permit from Lori Pagliaroni, Outdoor Yoga at Paradise Valley Park October 2, 3, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24, 28, 30 & 31, 2020 – Fridays and Saturdays 9 am and Wednesday 5:00 or 5:30 pm.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to grant said Special Event Permit. (All Councillors were polled)
9. Application for Special Event Permit from Gray Matter Marketing for the Aquidneck 10K, Running road race 10K (6.2 miles) distance, start and finish at Second Beach to be held on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (This application was approved prior, the original date was March 22, 2020, which was cancelled due to Covid-19; this Application was reapproved on May 18, 2020)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted to grant said Special Event Permit; Council President Sylvia, Vice President Rodrigues, Councillor Flynn, Councillor Lombardi, Councillor Santos, Councillor Turano and Councillor VonVillas voted NO to said motion; MOTION FAILED TO PASS.
10. Resolution of the Town of Charlestown, re: Relating to State Assistance During the Covid 19 Emergency.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said resolution. (All Councillors were polled)
11. Resolution of the Town of Little Compton, re: Relating to State Assistance During the Covid 19 Emergency.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said resolution. (All Councillors were polled)
12. License of Burial, re: Tina J. Fowler – Section 51E, Grave 141.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to grant said license of burial. (All Councillors were polled)
13. Resolution of the Council, re: Proclaiming Arbor Day 2020.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to pass said resolution. (All Councillors were polled)
14. Email Communication of Karen Day, Chair, Citizens Memorial Committee, Approval of Memorial Proposal Applications of Melodie Rowland and Alan Kirby.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to approve said Memorial Applications of Melodie Rowland and Alan Kirby. (All Councillors were polled)
15. Petition of National Grid, re: Proposal to relocate P99 Green End Ave, 14’ West of existing pole. To eliminate an aerial easement at 39 Continental Drive. (Approved by Roads and Utilities Advisory Committee)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to approve said Petition of National Grid. (All Councillors were polled)
16. Memorandum of Finance Director, thru Town Administrator, re: Senior Affordable Housing – Change order for real estate market study. (Item to be removed from the agenda at the request of the Town Administrator)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to remove said agenda item at the request of the Town Administrator. (All Councillors were polled)
17. Resolution of the Council, re: Senior Affordable Housing – Change order for real estate market study. (Item to be removed from the agenda at the request of the Town Administrator)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to remove said agenda item at the request of the Town Administrator. (All Councillors were polled)
18. Memorandum of Councillor Flynn, re: Special Event Permit Violation Discussion. (Item to be removed from the agenda at the request of Councillor Flynn)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to remove said agenda item at the request of the Councillor Flynn. (All Councillors were polled)
19. Memorandum of Councillor Flynn, re: Covid-19 Update Request. (Item to be continued to the October 19, 2020, Regular Meeting at the request of Councillor Flynn)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to continue said item at the request of the Councillor Flynn. (All Councillors were polled)
20. Communication of Karla Simmons and Brian Simmons, Simmons Farm, re: Requesting the Council amend the Food Truck Ordinance (113.01).
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said communication. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to request the Town Solicitor to amend the Mobile Food Establishment Ordinance and the Farm Accessory Ordinance. (All Councillors were polled)
21. An Ordinance of the Town of Middletown (Second Reading)
An Ordinance in Amendment to the Town Code Title III, Administration, Chapter 36 Fee Schedule, Section (F) Police Department, Sub-Section (7) Firearm Purchase Application Fee. (See Attached Ordinance)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to adopt said ordinance on its second reading. (All Councillors were polled)
22. Memorandum of Town Administrator, re: FY21 Civic Appropriations.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said memorandum. (All Councillors were polled)
Council President Sylvia noted that the Council will begin where they left off from the September 21, 2020 meeting regarding – Civic Appropriations – General Fund. Mr. Sylvia noted that during the budget process Councillor Flynn requested the CIP be reviewed one at a time. Council President Sylvia requested suggestions on proceed with this item.
On motion of Councillor Lombardi, duly seconded, to blanket prove FY2021 General Fund & Parks & Recreation Fund Civic Appropriations.
Discussion centered around anyone requesting level funding may receive a blanket approval and all others may be dealt with individually.
The motion above was voted on at this time.
On motion of Councillor Lombardi, duly seconded, to blanket prove FY2021 General Fund & Parks & Recreation Fund Civic Appropriations; Councillor Lombardi and Councillor Santos voted YES; Council President Sylvia, Vice President Rodrigues, Councillor Flynn, Councillor Turano and Councillor VonVillas voted NO to said motion; MOTION FAILED TO PASS.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District in the amount of $1,000. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to the James L. Maher Center. in the amount of $5,000. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to Lucy’s Hearth in the amount of $10,000. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island, Inc. in the amount of $1,500. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to the Middletown Education Collaborative in the amount of $2,500. (All Councillors were polled)
Councillor Santos recused herself from acting on the Middletown Historical Society FY21 Civic Appropriation request, due to a possible conflict of interest.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to the Middletown Historical Society in the amount of $6,500. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to the Middletown Tree Association in the amount of $7,500. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to Newport County Mental Health in the amount of $29,255. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to the Norman Bird Sanctuary in the amount of $7,500; Vice President Rodrigues amended his motion to authorize $7,000. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to The Healing Co-op in the amount of $7,000. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to The Samaritans in the amount of $500. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice in the amount of $19,201. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to the Women’s Resource Center in the amount of $5,000. (All Councillors were polled)
Second discussion – Civic Appropriations – Parks & Recreation Fund
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County in the amount of $20,000; which was amended to $17,500. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to Butler Basketball Club in the amount of $10,000; Vice President Rodrigues amended his motion to authorize $7,500. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to Clean Ocean Access in the amount of $7,500. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to the East Bay Community Action Program in the amount of $10,000; Vice President Rodrigues amended his motion to authorize $8,500. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to Looking Upwards in the amount of $4,000 Vice President Rodrigues amended his motion to authorize $2,000. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to Middletown Babe Ruth in the amount of $4,000. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to the Middletown Hockey Boosters in the amount of $10,000; Vice President Rodrigues amended his motion to table said item to the next Regular Meeting of the Council. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to the Middletown Little League in the amount of $13,000 Vice President Rodrigues amended his motion to table said item to the next Regular Meeting of the Council. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to the Middletown Youth Football & Cheerleading in the amount of $13,000; Vice President Rodrigues amended his motion to table said item to the next Regular Meeting of the Council. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to the Middletown Youth Soccer Club in the amount of $3,000 Vice President Rodrigues amended his motion to table said item to the next Regular Meeting of the Council. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to the Middletown Youth Wrestling Club in the amount of $8,000 Vice President Rodrigues amended his motion to tabling said item until requested by the applicant.(All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to the Narragansett Council Boy Scouts in the amount of $1,000. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to the Rhode Island District 2 Challenger Division in the amount of $2,000; Vice President Rodrigues amended his motion to tabling said item until requested by the applicant.(All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to Sail Newport in the amount of $5,000; Vice President Rodrigues amended his motion to tabling said item until requested by the applicant. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to the Star Kids Scholarship Program in the amount of $2,000. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to authorize an FY21 Civic Appropriation to the Wildlife Rehabilitators in the amount of $2,700; Vice President Rodrigues amended his motion to tabling said item until requested by the applicant. (All Councillors were polled)
23. Communication of Accounting Manager, re: Quarterly Tax Collector’s Report as of 06/30/2020 – Town of Middletown.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said communication and report. (All Councillors were polled)
24. Memorandum of Finance Director, thru Town Administrator, re: Municipal Financial Report- Year ended June 30, 2020.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said memorandum and report. (All Councillors were polled)
25. Memorandum of Town Administrator, re: Town Business Updates September 2020.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said memorandum. (All Councillors were polled)
26. Resolution of the Council, re: Requesting the Governor to execute a plan for distributing Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) funds to cities and towns.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to pass said resolution. (All Councillors were polled)
27. Memorandum of Finance Director, thru Town Administrator, re: Update on Asset & Valuation Audit RFP.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said memorandum. (All Councillors were polled)
28. Memorandum of Finance Director, thru Town Administrator, re: Surplus Vehicle in the Police Department.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said memorandum. (All Councillors were polled)
29. Resolution of the Council, re: Surplus Vehicle in the Police Department.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to pass said resolution. (All Councillors were polled)
30. Communication of Tax Assessor, re: Cancellation of Taxes for certain Middletown Residents.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said communication. (All Councillors were polled)
31. Resolution of the Council, re: Cancellation of taxes for certain Middletown Residents.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to pass said resolution. (All Councillors were polled)
32. Communication of Tax Assessor and Finance Director, re: Cancellation of Taxes for certain Middletown Residents.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said communication. (All Councillors were polled)
33. Resolution of the Council, re: Cancellation of taxes for certain Middletown Residents.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to pass said resolution. (All Councillors were polled)
34. Memorandum of Finance Director, re: Budget Adjustments for June 30, 2020.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said memorandum. (All Councillors were polled)
35. Resolution of the Council, re: General Fund accounts FY2020 Approved Budget.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to pass said resolution. (All Councillors were polled)
36. Resolution of the Council, re: Parks and Recreation Fund accounts in the FY2020 Approved Budget.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to pass said resolution. (All Councillors were polled)
37. Memorandum of Finance Director, thru Town Administrator, re: Financial Report – Two Months ended August 31, 2020.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said memorandum and report. (All Councillors were polled)
38. Email resignation of Jon Brett from the Middletown Prevention Coalition (Health Care Sector).
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said resignation with regret. (All Councillors were polled)
39. Appointment of one (1) member to the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission, term expiring July 2023.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to reappoint Arthur S. Weber, Jr. to the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission for a term expiring July 2023. (All Councillors were polled)
40. Appointment of one (1) member to the Library Board of Trustees, to complete a term expiring September 2022.
On motion of Councillor Flynn, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to appoint John W. Nelson, III to the Library Board of Trustees, to complete a term expiring September 2022. (All Councillors were polled)
41. Appointment of one (1) member to the Personnel Board of Review, Bi-Partisan Board, Republican Representative, term expiring June 2023.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to reappoint Robert Crump to the Personnel Board of Review, Republican Representative for a term expiring June 2023. (All Councillors were polled)
42. Communication of Madeline Turano, re: Resignation from the Middletown Prevention Coalition.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to receive said resignation with regret. (All Councillors were polled)
43. Appointment of one (1) member to the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission, term expiring July 2023.
On motion of Council President Sylvia, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to appoint continue this item to the next Regular Meeting of the Council. (All Councillors were polled)
44. Appointment of four (4) members to the Beach Commission, terms expiring November 2022.
On motion of Councillor Santos, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to reappoint John Crimmins, reappoint Charlene Rose-Cirillo, reappointment M. William Seiple, and appoint
Maureen McCabe to the Beach Commission term expiring November 2022. (All Councillors were polled)
45. Appointment of one (1) member to the Library Board of Trustees, term expiring September 2023.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to reappoint Joan DeFinis to the Library Board of Trustees, term expiring September 2023. (All Councillors were polled)
46. Appointment of one (1) member to the Personnel Board, term expiring December 2023.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to reappoint Ronald N. Doire to the Personnel Board, term expiring December 2023. (All Councillors were polled)
47. Appointment of one (1) member to the Open Space and Fields Committee, term expiring November 2023.
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to reappoint Nicolas P. Coogan to the Open Space and Fields Committee, term expiring November 2023. (All Councillors were polled)
On motion of Vice President Rodrigues, duly seconded, it was voted unanimously to adjourn said meeting at 9:57 P.M(All Councillors were polled)
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Wendy J.W. Marshall, CMC
Council Clerk
Supporting documentation is available at http://clerkshq.com/default.ashx?clientsite=Middletown-ri